Note:
If your vehicle has an engine cover
remove the cover before application of
Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser.
Immediately rinse away any over spray.
• Never wash or rinse the engine while it
is hot or running; water in the running
engine may cause internal damage.
• Never wash or rinse any ignition coil,
spark plug wire or spark plug well, or
the area in and around these locations.
• Cover the battery, power distribution
box, and air filter assembly to prevent
water damage when cleaning the
engine.
CLEANING THE WINDOWS AND
WIPER BLADES
Car wash chemicals and environmental
fallout can result in windshield and wiper
blade contamination. Dirty windshield and
wipers will result in poor windshield wiper
operation. Keep the windshield and wiper
blades clean to maintain windshield wiper
performance.
To clean the windshield and wiper blades:
• Clean the windshield with a
non-abrasive glass cleaner. When
cleaning the interior of the windshield,
avoid getting any glass cleaner on the
instrument panel or door panels. Wipe
any glass cleaner off these surfaces
immediately.
• For windshields contaminated with
tree sap, chemicals, wax or bugs, clean
the entire windshield using steel wool
(no greater than 0000 grade) in a
circular motion and rinse with water.
• Clean the wiper blades with isopropyl
rubbing alcohol or windshield washer
concentrate. Note:
Do not use razor blades or other
sharp objects to clean or remove decals
from the inside of the heated rear window.
The vehicle warranty does not cover
damage caused to the heated rear window
grid lines.
CLEANING THE INTERIOR
Note: Do not allow air fresheners and hand
sanitizers to spill on interior surfaces. If a
spill occurs, wipe off immediately. Damage
may not be covered by the vehicle Warranty.
Note: Do not use household cleaning
products or glass cleaners, which can stain
and discolor the fabric and affect the flame
retardant abilities of the seat materials.
Note: We recommend distilled water when
cleaning.
Fabric, Carpets, Cloth Seats,
Headliners and Floor Mats
Note: Avoid soaking any surface. Do not
use excessive amounts of water to clean
the vehicle interior.
Note: To avoid spots or discoloration, clean
the entire surface.
To clean:
• Remove dust and loose dirt with a
vacuum cleaner or brush.
• Wipe the surface with a soft, damp
cloth and a mild soap and water
solution. Dry the area with a clean, soft
cloth.
• If a ring forms on the fabric after spot
cleaning, clean the entire area
immediately, but do not soak or the
ring will set.
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Body
•
Wash your vehicle thoroughly to
remove dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from
exterior surfaces, rear-wheel housing
and the underside of front fenders.
• Periodically wash your vehicle if it is
stored in exposed locations.
• Touch-up exposed or primed metal to
prevent rust.
• Cover chrome and stainless steel parts
with a thick coat of auto wax to prevent
discoloration. Re-wax as necessary
when you wash your vehicle.
• Lubricate all hood, door and luggage
compartment hinges and latches with
a light grade oil.
• Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
• Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents.
Engine
• Change the engine oil and filter prior to
storage because used engine oil
contains contaminates which may
cause engine damage.
• Start the engine every 15 days for a
minimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idle
with the climate controls set to defrost
until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
• With your foot on the brake, shift
through all the gears while the engine
is running.
• We recommend that you change the
engine oil before you use your vehicle
again.
Fuel system
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the
fuel pump nozzle. Cooling system
•
Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm that there are no cooling
system leaks and that fluid is at the
recommended level.
Battery
• Check and recharge as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
• If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery,
we recommend that you disconnect
the battery cables to maintain battery
charge for quick starting.
Note: It is necessary to reset memory
features if battery cables are disconnected.
Brakes
• Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
• Make sure all linkages, cables, levers
and pins under your vehicle are covered
with grease to prevent rust.
• Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)
every 15 days to lubricate working parts
and prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out of
storage, do the following:
• Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt
or grease film build-up on window
surfaces.
• Check windshield wipers for any
deterioration.
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Seek Down and Previous Track
Button............................................................... 378
Seek Up and Next Track Button.................... 377
Selecting a Menu Option................................. 377
Selecting Media................................................... 377
Selecting the Radio............................................ 377
Sound Settings................................................... 378
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off.........376
Switching the Screen On and Off................378
System Settings................................................. 378
Using a Cell Phone............................................ 378
Auto Hold.........................................................172
Auto Hold Indicator............................................ 172
Auto Hold Information Messages.................173
Switching Auto Hold On and Off................... 172
Using Auto Hold................................................... 172
Autolamps.......................................................101 Adjusting the Period of Time That the
Headlamps Remain On............................... 102
Automatically Releasing the Electric Parking Brake...............................................177
Automatic High Beam Control
................103
Automatic High Beam Control Information
Messages.......................................................... 104
Automatic High Beam Indicator................... 104
Overriding Automatic High Beam Control............................................................... 104
Switching Automatic High Beam Control On or Off........................................................... 104
Automatic Transmission
.............................161
Automatic Transmission Information
Messages.......................................................... 163
Brake Shift Interlock.......................................... 162
Progressive Range Selection........................... 161
Selector Lever Positions................................... 161
SelectShift™......................................................... 161
Transmission Not in Park (P) Audible Warning............................................................. 163
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check............................................................289
Auto-Start-Stop...........................................148 Auto-Start-Stop – Troubleshooting...........149
Auto-Start-Stop Indicators
......................149
Auto-Start-Stop Precautions..................148
Auto-Start-Stop – Troubleshooting.........................................149
Auto-Start-Stop – Frequently Asked Questions......................................................... 150Auto-Start-Stop – Information
Messages.......................................................... 149
Autowipers
........................................................97
Settings................................................................... 98
Auxiliary Power Points................................138 110 Volt - 150 Watt Capacity AC Power
Outlet................................................................. 138
110 Volt - 400 Watt Capacity AC Power Outlet................................................................. 139
Auxiliary Switches.......................................443
AWD See: All-Wheel Drive......................................... 165
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 290
Blind Spot Information System...............212 Blind Spot Information System
Indicator............................................................. 213
Blind Spot Information System Information Messages.......................................................... 215
Blind Spot Information System Sensors.............................................................. 212
Blind Spot Information System Warning Lamp................................................................... 215
Blind Spot Information System with Trailer Tow...................................................................... 213
Switching the Blind Spot Information System On and Off........................................ 213
Using the Blind Spot Information System............................................................... 212
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System...........212
Body Styling Kits
...........................................310
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........278
Booster Seats
...................................................37
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 38
Bottle Holders
................................................142
Bottle Holder Precautions............................... 142
Locating the Bottle Holders............................ 142
Brake Fluid Check.......................................290
Brakes
................................................................170
General Information.......................................... 170
Breaking-In.....................................................247
Bulb Specification Chart
..........................369
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Using Traction Control...............................180
Switching the System Off or On................... 180
System Indicator Lights and Messages......................................................... 180
Using Voice Recognition...........................382 Apps........................................................................\
407
Automatic Blower Motor Speed Reduction ........................................................ 408
Climate................................................................. 404
Entertainment.................................................... 403
General.................................................................. 402
Initiating a Voice Session................................ 384
Navigation........................................................... 406
Phone.................................................................... 405
Phone Voice Service......................................... 382
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 407
System Interaction and Feedback..............385
Voice Settings.................................................... 408
Using Winter Tires.......................................332
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
........................259
V
Vehicle Care...................................................302
Vehicle Identification Number
................356
Vehicle Storage............................................308 Battery................................................................... 309
Body....................................................................... 309
Brakes.................................................................... 309
Cooling system.................................................. 309
Engine.................................................................... 309
Fuel system......................................................... 309
General.................................................................. 308
Miscellaneous.................................................... 309
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................309
Tires........................................................................\
309
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot................................375
Ventilation See: Climate Control.......................................... 122
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............356
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators.................111
Washer Fluid Check....................................294 Washers
See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 303
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 97
Waxing............................................................304
What Is 911 Assist............................................61
What Is a Connected Vehicle...................371
What Is Auto-Start-Stop...........................148
What Is Remote Start.................................120
What Is the Cabin Air Filter.......................125
What Is the Electric Parking Brake..........177
What is the Rear Occupant Alert System...........................................................136
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 339
Wheels and Tires...........................................311 General Information........................................... 311
Windows and Mirrors..................................107
Windshield Washers.....................................99 Settings................................................................... 99
Windshield Wipers.........................................97 Intermittent Wipe................................................. 97
Winter Tires See: Using Winter Tires.................................... 332
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................. 294
Wipers and Washers.....................................97
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