LOAD CARRYING PRECAUTIONS
Keep your loaded vehicle weight within
its design rating capability, with or
without a trailer. Properly loading your
vehicle provides maximum return of
vehicle design performance. Before you
load your vehicle, become familiar with
the following terms for determining your
vehicle
’s weight rating, with or without
a trailer, from the vehicle ’s Tire and
Loading Information label or Safety
Compliance Certification label. WARNING: The appropriate
loading capacity of your vehicle can
be limited either by volume capacity
(how much space is available) or by
payload capacity (how much weight
the vehicle should carry). Once you
have reached the maximum payload
of your vehicle, do not add more
cargo, even if there is space available.
Overloading or improperly loading
your vehicle can contribute to loss of
vehicle control and vehicle rollover. WARNING: Exceeding the Safety
Compliance Certification label vehicle
weight limits can adversely affect the
performance and handling of your
vehicle, cause vehicle damage and
can result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, serious personal injury or
death. WARNING:
Do not use
replacement tires with lower load
carrying capacities than the original
tires because they may lower your
vehicle's GVWR and GAWR limitations.
Replacement tires with a higher limit
than the original tires do not increase
the GVWR and GAWR limitations. WARNING:
Do not exceed the
GVWR or the GAWR specified on the
certification label. WARNING:
Exceeding any
vehicle weight rating can adversely
affect the performance and handling
of your vehicle, cause vehicle damage
and can result in the loss of control of
your vehicle, serious personal injury
or death. WARNING:
When loading the
roof racks, we recommend you evenly
distribute the load, as well as maintain
a low center of gravity. Loaded
vehicles, with higher centers of gravity,
may handle differently than unloaded
vehicles. Take extra precautions, such
as slower speeds and increased
stopping distance, when driving a
heavily loaded vehicle.
The gross combined weight must never
exceed the Gross Combined Weight
Rating.
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CALCULATING PAYLOAD
Tire and Loading Label Information
Example: Payload is the combined weight of cargo
and passengers that your vehicle is
carrying. The maximum payload for your
vehicle appears on the Tire and Loading
label. The label is either on the B-pillar
or the edge of the driver door. Vehicles
exported outside the US and Canada
may not have a tire and loading label.
Look for “The combined weight of
occupants and cargo should never
exceed XXX kg or XXX lb
” for maximum
payload. The payload listed on the Tire
and Loading Information label is the
maximum payload for your vehicle as
built by the assembly plant. If you install
any additional equipment on your
vehicle, you must determine the new
payload. Subtract the weight of the
equipment from the payload listed on
the Tire and Loading label. When towing,
trailer tongue weight or king pin weight
is also part of payload.
CALCULATING THE LOAD LIMIT
Steps for determining the correct load
limit: 1.
Locate the statement "The combined
weight of occupants and cargo
should never exceed XXX kg or XXX
lb." on your vehicle ’s placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of
the driver and passengers that will
be riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the
driver and passengers from XXX kg
or XXX lb.
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For example,
if the “XXX” amount equals 1,400 lb.
and there will be five 150 lb.
passengers in your vehicle, the
amount of available cargo and
luggage load capacity is 650 lb.
(1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650 lb.)
5. Determine the combined weight of
luggage and cargo being loaded on
the vehicle. That weight may not
safely exceed the available cargo
and luggage load capacity calculated
in Step 4.
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6.
If your vehicle will be towing a trailer,
load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult
this manual to determine how this
reduces the available cargo and
luggage load capacity of your
vehicle.
Helpful examples for calculating the
available amount of cargo and luggage
load capacity
Suppose your vehicle has a 1400-pound
(635-kilogram) cargo and luggage
capacity. You decide to go golfing. Is
there enough load capacity to carry you,
four of your friends and all the golf bags?
You and four friends average 220
pounds (99 kilograms) each and the golf
bags weigh approximately 30 pounds
(13.5 kilograms) each. The calculation
would be: 1400 - (5 x 220) - (5 x 30) =
1400 - 1100 - 150 = 150 pounds. Yes, you have enough load capacity in your
vehicle to transport four friends and your
golf bags. In metric units, the calculation
would be: 635 kilograms - (5 x 99
kilograms) - (5 x 13.5 kilograms) = 635 -
495 - 67.5 = 72.5 kilograms.
Suppose your vehicle has a 1400-pound
(635-kilogram) cargo and luggage
capacity. You and one of your friends
decide to pick up cement from the local
home improvement store to finish that
patio you have been planning for the
past two years. Measuring the inside of
the vehicle with the rear seat folded
down, you have room for twelve
100-pound (45-kilogram) bags of
cement. Do you have enough load
capacity to transport the cement to your
home? If you and your friend each weigh
220 pounds (99 kilograms), the
calculation would be: 1400 - (2 x 220) -
(12 x 100) = 1400 - 440 - 1200 = - 240
pounds. No, you do not have enough
cargo capacity to carry that much
weight. In metric units, the calculation
would be: 635 kilograms - (2 x 99
kilograms) - (12 x 45 kilograms) = 635 -198 - 540 = -103 kilograms. You will need
to reduce the load weight by at least
240 pounds (104 kilograms). If you
remove three 100-pound (45-kilogram)
cement bags, then the load calculation
would be: 1400 - (2 x 220) - (9 x 100) =
1400 - 440 - 900 = 60 pounds. Now you
have the load capacity to transport the
cement and your friend home. In metric
units, the calculation would be: 635
kilograms - (2 x 99 kilograms) - (9 x 45
kilograms) = 635 - 198 - 405 = 32
kilograms.
The above calculations also assume that
the loads are positioned in your vehicle
in a manner that does not overload the
front or the rear gross axle weight rating
specified for your vehicle on the Safety
Compliance Certification label.
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TOWING A TRAILER PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Do not exceed the
GVWR or the GAWR specified on the
certification label. WARNING:
Towing trailers
beyond the maximum recommended
gross trailer weight exceeds the limit
of your vehicle and could result in
engine damage, transmission damage,
structural damage, loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover and personal
injury. WARNING:
Do not exceed the
lowest rating capacity for your vehicle
or trailer hitch. Overloading your
vehicle or trailer hitch can impair your
vehicle stability and handling. Failure
to follow this instruction could result
in the loss of control of your vehicle,
personal injury or death. WARNING:
Make sure that the
vertical load on the tow ball is between
the minimum and maximum
recommended weight at all times.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, personal injury or death. WARNING: Do not cut, drill, weld
or modify the trailer hitch. Modifying
the trailer hitch could reduce the hitch
rating. WARNING:
The anti-lock brake
system does not control the trailer
brakes. TRAILER BRAKE PRECAUTIONS WARNING:
Do not connect a trailer's
hydraulic brake system directly to your
vehicle's brake system. Your vehicle may
not have enough braking power and your
chances of having a collision greatly
increase. WARNING:
Do not tow a trailer fitted
with electric trailer brakes unless your
vehicle is fitted with a compatible
aftermarket electronic trailer brake
controller. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, personal injury or death. For
additional information and assistance, we
recommend that you contact an authorized
dealer.
Electric brakes and manual, automatic or
surge-type trailer brakes are safe if you install
them properly and adjust them to the
manufacturer's specifications. The trailer
brakes must meet local and federal
regulations.
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The rating for the tow vehicle's braking
system operation is at the gross vehicle
weight rating, not the gross combined weight
rating.
Certain states require functioning trailer
brakes for trailers over a specified weight.
Be sure to check state regulations for this
specified weight.
Ford Motor Company recommends separate
functioning brake systems for trailers
weighing more than 1,500 lb (680 kg) when
loaded.
TOWING A TRAILER LIMITATIONS
The vehicle's load capacity designation
is by weight, not by volume, so you
cannot necessarily use all available
space when loading a vehicle or trailer. Note:
Your vehicle could have reduced
performance when operating at high
altitudes and when heavily loaded or
towing a trailer. When driving at
elevation, to match driving performance
as perceived at sea level, reduce gross
vehicle weight and gross combination
weight by 2% per
1,000 ft (300 m)
elevation.
LOADING YOUR TRAILER
To help minimize how trailer movement
affects your vehicle when driving:
• Load the heaviest items closest to
the trailer floor.
• Load the heaviest items centered
between the left and right side trailer
tires. •
Load the heaviest items above the
trailer axles or just slightly forward
toward the trailer tongue. Do not
allow the final trailer tongue weight
to go above or below 10-15% of the
loaded trailer weight. The trailer
tongue weight should never exceed
10% of the maximum towing capacity.
• Select a ball mount with the correct
rise or drop. When both the loaded
vehicle and trailer are connected, the
trailer frame should be level, or
slightly angled down toward your
vehicle, when viewed from the side.
TRAILER TOWING HINTS
Towing a trailer places an extra load on your
vehicle's engine, transmission, axle, brakes,
tires and suspension. Periodically inspect
these components during and after any
towing operation.
When driving with a trailer or payload, a slight
takeoff vibration or shudder may be present
due to the increased payload weight.
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REDUCED ENGINE PERFORMANCE
WARNING: If you continue to drive
your vehicle when the engine is
overheating, the engine could stop without
warning. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle.
If the engine coolant temperature gauge
needle moves to the upper limit position, the
engine is overheating.
See Instrument
Cluster Overview (page 141).
You must only drive your vehicle for a short
distance if the engine overheats. The
distance you can travel depends on ambient
temperature, vehicle load and terrain. The
engine continues to operate with limited
power for a short period of time.
If the engine temperature continues to rise,
the fuel supply to the engine reduces. The
air conditioning switches off and the engine
cooling fan operates continually. 1. Gradually reduce your speed and stop
your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do
so.
2. Immediately switch the engine off to prevent severe engine damage.
3. Wait for the engine to cool down.
4. Check the coolant level.
See Cooling
System Capacity and Specification
(page
473).
5. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
COLD WEATHER PRECAUTIONS
The functional operation of some
components and systems can be affected at
temperatures below approximately
-13°F
(-25°C). DRIVING ON SNOW AND ICE WARNING:
If you are driving in
slippery conditions that require tire chains
or cables, then it is critical that you drive
cautiously. Keep speeds down, allow for
longer stopping distances and avoid
aggressive steering to reduce the chances
of a loss of vehicle control which can lead
to serious injury or death. If the rear end
of your vehicle slides while cornering, steer
in the direction of the slide until you regain
control of your vehicle.
On ice and snow, you should drive more
slowly than usual. Your vehicle has a four
wheel anti-lock brake system, do not pump
the brake pedal.
See Anti-Lock Braking
System Limitations (page 233).
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Adjusting the Luggage Compartment
Divider..........................................................343
Adjusting the Luggage Compartment Load Floor..............................................................342
Adjusting the Map.........................................518
Changing the Format of the Map....................518
Zooming the Map In and Out...........................518
Adjusting the Pedals......................................113
Adjusting the Seatbelt Height
.....................56
Adjusting the Seatbelts During Pregnancy......................................................55
Adjusting the Sound Settings
...................489
Adjusting the Steering Wheel.....................112
Adjusting the Volume..................................489
Aid Mode.........................................................301 How Does Aid Mode Work...............................301
What Is Aid Mode................................................301
Airbag Precautions
.........................................63
Airbags...............................................................61
Front Passenger Sensing System....................65
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control..........................................158
Air Conditioning System Capacity and Specification................................................475
Alert and Aid Mode.....................................302 How Does Alert and Aid Mode Work............302
What Is Alert and Aid Mode............................302 Alert Mode
......................................................301
Adjusting the Steering Wheel Vibration
Intensity.............................................................301
How Does Alert Mode Work............................301
What Is Alert Mode.............................................301
AM/FM Radio.................................................490 AM/FM Radio Limitations.................................490
Selecting a Radio Station..................................
491
Ambient Lighting
...........................................132
Adjusting Ambient Lighting..............................132
Switching Ambient Lighting On and Off........132
Anti-Lock Braking System..........................233 Anti-Lock Braking System Limitations...........233
Anti-Theft Alarm System.............................106 Arming the Anti-Theft Alarm System..............107
Disarming the Anti-Theft Alarm System........107
How Does the Anti-Theft Alarm System
Work...................................................................106
What Are the Inclination Sensors....................107
What Are the Interior Sensors.........................106
What Is the Anti-Theft Alarm System.............106
What Is the Perimeter Alarm............................106
Anti-Theft Alarm System Settings.............107 Setting the Alarm Security Level.....................107
Switching Ask on Exit On and Off...................107
What are the Alarm Security Levels...............107
What Is Ask on Exit.............................................107
Appendices......................................................611 Applying the Electric Parking Brake........236
Applying the Electric Parking Brake in an
Emergency..................................................236
App Precautions
............................................513
App Requirements........................................513
Apps..................................................................513
Audio System................................................488
AM/FM Radio.......................................................490
Audio System – Troubleshooting..................496
Digital Radio..........................................................491
Satellite Radio.....................................................493
Audio System Precautions
.........................488
Audio System – Troubleshooting............496 Audio System – Information Messages.......
496
Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror....................138 What Is the Auto-Dimming Exterior
Mirror..................................................................138
Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror.....................136 Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror
Limitations .........................................................136
What Is the Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror..................................................................136
Auto Hold
.......................................................244
Auto Hold Indicators...................................245
Autolamps........................................................121 Autolamp Settings................................................121
What Are Autolamps...........................................121
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Towing Weights and Dimensions.............352
Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer
Weight for Your Vehicle................................353
Recommended Towing Weights.....................352
What Is the Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight...............................................................353
Towing Your Vehicle Precautions.............397
Towing Your Vehicle
....................................397
Towing Your Vehicle –
Troubleshooting.............................................400
Towing Your Vehicle – Troubleshooting.........................................400
Towing Your Vehicle – Information Messages........................................................400
Traction Control Indicator..........................246
Traction Control
............................................246
Traction Control – Troubleshooting...............247
Traction Control – Troubleshooting.........247 Traction Control – Information
Messages.........................................................247
Trailer Backup Assistance Precautions.................................................362
Trailer Backup Assistance
..........................362
Setting Up the Trailer Backup Assistance for
a Conventional Trailer...................................363
Trailer Backup Assistance – Troubleshooting.............................................369 Trailer Backup Assistance –
Troubleshooting.........................................369
Trailer Backup Assistance – Frequently Asked Questions.........................................................372
Trailer Backup Assistance – Information Messages.........................................................369
Trailer Brake Precautions
...........................349
Trailer Reverse Guidance Precautions..................................................375
Trailer Reverse Guidance
...........................375
Setting Up Trailer Reverse Guidance for a
Conventional Trailer......................................
375
Trailer Reverse Guidance – Troubleshooting.............................................380
Trailer Reverse Guidance – Troubleshooting.........................................380
Trailer Reverse Guidance – Frequently Asked Questions.........................................................382
Trailer Reverse Guidance – Information Messages.........................................................380
Trailer Sway Control Precautions..............361
Trailer Sway Control.....................................361
Trailer Towing Hints
.....................................350
Transfer Case Fluid Capacity and Specification ................................................
478
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge............................................................143
Transporting the Vehicle............................395 Trip Computer
................................................148
Accessing the Trip Computer...........................148
Resetting the Individual Trip Values...............
149
U
Under Hood Fuse Box.................................401 Accessing the Under Hood Fuse Box...........401
Identifying the Fuses in the Under Hood Fuse
Box.....................................................................402
Locating the Under Hood Fuse Box...............401
Under Hood Overview
.................................415
Updating the Vehicle Systems Wirelessly.....................................................521
USB Ports........................................................192
Using Auto Hold...........................................244
Using Keyless Entry
........................................91
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems
..........................................................84
Using Snow Chains......................................446
Using the Backup Start Passcode..............79
Using the Instrument Cluster Display Controls.........................................................147
Using the Integrated Trailer Brake Controller
.....................................................356
Using the Keyless Entry Keypad.................95
Using the Remote Control............................72
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