Towing Your Vehicle
Towing Your Vehicle Precautions ..........316
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -Gasoline, AWD ..........................................316
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle - Gasoline, FWD ..........................................316
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) ..........316
Emergency Towing - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (PHEV) .........................................317
Emergency Towing - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F24 ..............................317
Emergency Towing - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35 .............................318
Towing Your Vehicle – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
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Fuses
Fuse Precautions .........................................319
Under Hood Fuse Box ................................319
Body Control Module Fuse Box .............325
Identifying Fuse Types ..............................327
Fuses – Troubleshooting ..........................327
Maintenance
Maintenance Precautions .......................328
Opening and Closing the Hood .............328
Under Hood Overview - 1.5L EcoBoost™........................................................................\
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Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™ ........................................................................\
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Under Hood Overview - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) ...........................................332
Engine Oil .......................................................333
Checking the Coolant ...............................334
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 1.5L EcoBoost™/2.0L EcoBoost™ ..........338
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) .........339 Changing the Fuel Filter - Gasoline,
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) ...........340
Drive Belt Routing Overview - 1.5L EcoBoost™ ..............................................340
Drive Belt Routing Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™ ................................................341
12V Battery .....................................................341
Changing the 12V Battery ........................343
Adjusting the Headlamps .......................344
Exterior Bulbs ...............................................345
Interior Bulbs ................................................348
Vehicle Care
Cleaning Products ......................................349
Cleaning the Exterior .................................349
Cleaning the Interior ...................................351
Repairing Minor Paint Damage ..............353
Waxing Your Vehicle ..................................353
Body Styling Kits
Body Styling Kit Precautions ..................354
Storing Your Vehicle
Preparing Your Vehicle for Storage ......355
Removing Your Vehicle From Storage ........................................................................\
356
Wheel and Tire Information
Locating the Tire label ..............................357
Department of Transportation UniformTire Quality Grades ................................357
Information on the Tire Sidewall ..........358
Glossary of Tire Terminology .................363
Tire Replacement Requirements .........364
Using Snow Chains ....................................366
Tire Care
Checking the Tire Pressures ...................368
Inflating the Tires .......................................368
Inspecting the Tire for Wear ...................369
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3. Insert a screwdriver, and carefullyremove the battery.
4. Install a new battery with the + facing upward.
5. Reinstall the battery housing cover onto the transmitter and install the key
blade.
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Dispose of old batteries in an
environmentally friendly way.
Seek advice from your local
authority about recycling old batteries.
Note: Do not wipe off any grease on the
battery terminals or on the back surface of
the circuit board.
Note: Replacing the battery does not erase
the programmed key from your vehicle. The
remote control should operate normally.
CHANGING THE REMOTE
CONTROL BATTERY -
VEHICLES WITH: FLIP KEY
WARNING: Keep batteries away
from children to prevent ingestion.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury or death. If
ingested, immediately seek medical
attention.
WARNING: If the battery
compartment does not securely close,
stop using the remote control and
replace it as soon as possible. In the
meantime, keep the remote control away
from children. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death.
Battery Replacement Procedure
The remote control uses one coin-type
3-volt lithium battery CR2032 or
equivalent.
Press the button to release the key blade
before beginning the procedure.
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1. Insert a screwdriver, in the position shown and gently push the clip.
2. Press the clip down to release the battery cover.
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3. Carefully remove the cover.
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4. Insert a screwdriver as shown torelease the battery.
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Note: Do not touch the battery contacts or
the printed circuit board with the
screwdriver. 5. Remove the battery.
6. Install a new battery with the
+ facing
up.
7. Replace the battery cover.
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Dispose of old batteries in an
environmentally friendly way.
Seek advice from your local
authority about recycling old batteries.
Note: Do not wipe off any grease on the
battery terminals or on the back surface of
the circuit board.
Note: Replacing the battery does not erase
the programmed key from your vehicle. The
remote control should operate normally.
REPLACING A LOST KEY OR
REMOTE CONTROL
You can purchase replacement keys or
remote controls from an authorized dealer.
Authorized dealers can program remote
controls for your vehicle.
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Note: Your vehicle keys came with a
security label that provides important key
cut information. Keep the label in a safe
place for future reference.
PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE
CONTROL
Contact an authorized dealer to program
remote controls for your vehicle.
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Keys and Remote Controls
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Vehicles Sold in the United States:
Getting Roadside Assistance
To fully assist you should you have a
vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company
offers a complimentary roadside
assistance program. This program is
separate from the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
The service is available:
• 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• For the coverage period supplied withyour vehicle.
Roadside Assistance covers:
• A flat tire change with a good spare (except vehicles supplied with a tire
inflation kit).
• Battery jump start.
• Lock-out assistance (key replacement cost is the customer's responsibility).
• Fuel delivery — independent service contractors, if not prohibited by state,
local or municipal law, shall deliver up
to 2 gal (8 L) of gasoline or 5 gal (20 L)
of diesel fuel to a disabled vehicle.
Roadside assistance limits fuel delivery
service to two no-charge occurrences
within a 12-month period.
• Winch out — available within 100 ft (30 m) of a paved or county
maintained road, no recoveries. • Towing — independent service
contractors, if not prohibited by state,
local or municipal law, shall tow Ford
eligible vehicles to an authorized dealer
within 35 mi (56 km) of the
disablement location or to the nearest
authorized dealer. If a member
requests a tow to an authorized dealer
that is more than 35 mi (56 km) from
the disablement location, the member
shall be responsible for any mileage
costs in excess of 35 mi (56 km).
• Roadside Assistance includes up to $200 for a towed trailer if the disabled
eligible vehicle requires service at the
nearest authorized dealer. If the towing
vehicle is operational but the trailer is
not, then the trailer does not qualify for
any roadside services.
Vehicles Sold in the United States:
Using Roadside Assistance
Complete the roadside assistance
identification card and place it in your
wallet for quick reference. This card is in
the Owner's Manual kit.
United States vehicle customers who
require Roadside Assistance, call
1-800-241-3673.
If you need to arrange roadside assistance
for yourself, Ford Motor Company
reimburses a reasonable amount for
towing to the nearest dealership within
35 mi (56 km). To obtain reimbursement
information, United States vehicle
customers call 1-800-241-3673.
Customers need to submit their original
receipts.
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Crash and Breakdown Information
WHAT IS THE BATTERY
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
The battery management system monitors
battery conditions and takes actions to
extend battery life.
HOW DOES THE BATTERY
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM WORK
If excessive battery drain is detected, the
system temporarily disables some
electrical systems to protect the battery.
Systems included are:
• Heated rear window.
• Heated seats.
• Climate control.
• Heated steering wheel.
• Audio unit.
• Navigation system.
A message could appear in the information
display to alert you that battery protection
actions are active. This message is only for
notification that an action is taking place,
and not intended to indicate an electrical
problem or that the battery requires
replacement.
BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
LIMITATIONS
After battery replacement, or in some
cases after charging the battery with an
external charger, the battery management
system requires eight hours of vehicle sleep
time to relearn the battery state of charge.
During this time, your vehicle must remain
fully locked with the ignition switched off.
Note:Prior to relearning the battery state
of charge, the battery management system
could temporarily disable some electrical
systems.
Electrical Accessory Installation
To make sure the battery management
system works correctly, do not connect an
electrical device ground connection
directly to the battery negative post. This
can cause inaccurate measurements of
the battery condition and potential
incorrect system operation.
Note: If you add electrical accessories or
components to the vehicle, it could
adversely affect battery performance and
durability. This could also affect the
performance of other electrical systems in
the vehicle.
RESETTING THE BATTERY
SENSOR
When you install a new battery, reset the
battery sensor by doing the following:
1. Switch the ignition on, and leave the engine off.
Note: Complete Steps 2 and 3 within 10
seconds.
2. Flash the high beam headlamps five times, ending with the high beams off.
3. Press and release the brake pedal three times.
The battery warning lamp flashes three
times to confirm that the reset is
successful.
RECYCLING AND DISPOSING OF
THE 12V BATTERY
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Make sure that you dispose of
old batteries in an
environmentally friendly way.
Seek advice from your local authority
about recycling old batteries.
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Maintenance
We strongly recommend only using our
genuine or our authorized re-manufactured
replacement parts engineered for your
vehicle.
Additives and Chemicals
We do not recommend using chemicals or
additives not approved by us as part of
your vehicle’s normal maintenance. Please
consult your warranty information.
Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is a
normal operating characteristic and, by
itself, does not necessarily indicate a
concern or that the fluid needs to be
changed. Have discolored fluids that also
show signs of overheating or foreign
material contamination checked
immediately.Make sure to change the vehicle’s oils and
fluids at the specified intervals or in
conjunction with a repair. Flushing is a
viable way to change fluid for many vehicle
sub-systems during scheduled
maintenance. It is critical that systems are
flushed only with new fluid that is the same
as that required to fill and operate the
system or using our approved flushing
chemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basic
maintenance checks and inspections.
Check Every Month
The air filter restriction gauge.1
The engine oil level.
Function of all interior and the exterior lights.
The tires including the spare for wear and proper pressure. The windshield washer fluid level.
The fuel and water separator. Drain if necessary or if indicated by the information display.
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The holes and slots in the tail pipe to make sure they are functional and clear of debris.1
1 Diesel vehicles only.
Check Every Six Months
The battery connections. Clean if necessary.
The body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary. The cooling system fluid level and the coolant system strength.
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Scheduled Maintenance
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -Gasoline, AWD............................................316
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle - Gasoline, FWD............................................316
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)............316
Refueling ...........................................................191
Manually Opening the Fuel Filler
Door....................................................................194
Refueling System Overview............................191
Refueling Your Vehicle.......................................191
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake if the Vehicle Battery Has Run Out of
Charge............................................................221
Remote Control Limitations......................58
Remotely Starting and Stopping the Vehicle...........................................................134
Remote Start Limitations..........................134
Remote Start Precautions........................134
Remote Start Remote Control Indicators......................................................135
Remote Start..................................................134
Remote Start Settings......................................135Remote Start Settings................................135Setting the Remote Start Duration..............136
Switching Climate Control Auto Mode On
and Off...............................................................13\
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Switching Climate Control Last Settings On and Off........................................................135
Switching the Heated Seat Settings On and Off........................................................................\
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Switching the Heated Steering Wheel Settings On and Off......................................135
Removing the Key Blade.............................59
Removing Your Vehicle FromStorage.........................................................356
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............353
Replacement Parts Recommendation....................................530
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control.............................................................62
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter...................147
Replacing the Front Wiper Blades..........94
Replacing the Rear Wiper Blades............94
Reporting Safety Defects in Canada.........................................................492 Reporting Safety Defects in the United
States............................................................492
Reprogramming the Garage Door Opener...........................................................165
Resetting the Individual Trip Values - Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch Instrument
Cluster Display Screen.............................129
Resetting the Trip Computer....................129
Restarting the Engine.................................184
Resuming the Set Speed..........................243
Reverse Wipe...................................................93
Reverse Wipe Settings.......................................93
What Is Reverse Wipe........................................93
Roadside Assistance.................................308
Rollover Warning.........................................490
Roof Rack.......................................................292
Adjusting a Roof Rack Crossbar...................292
Removing and Installing Roof Rack
Crossbars.........................................................292
Roof Rack Load Capacities............................292
Roof Rack Precautions....................................292
Running-InSee: Breaking-In................................................304Running Out of Fuel....................................189Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel Cont ainer..........................................................190
Filling a Portable Fuel Container..................189
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Satellite Radio...............................................414Locating the Satellite Radio Identification Number.............................................................414
Satellite Radio Limitations.............................414
What Is Satellite Radio.....................................414
Saving a Preset Position............................160
Scheduled Maintenance..........................482
Seatbelt Extensions......................................45
Seatbelt Precautions....................................39
Seatbelt Reminder.........................................42
How Does the Seatbelt Reminder Work.....................................................................42
Seatbelt Reminder Audible Warnings..........43
Seatbelt Reminder Indicators..........................43
Switching the Seatbelt Reminder On and Off........................................................................\
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Seatbel ts...........................................................39Automatic Locking Mode...................................41
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