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12V Battery......................................................36112V Battery Precautions...................................361Battery Management SystemLimitations......................................................362Changing the 12V Battery...............................362Charging the 12V Battery................................364How Does the Battery ManagementSystem Work..................................................362Recycling and Disposing of the 12VBattery..............................................................364Resetting the Battery Sensor........................363What Is the Battery ManagementSystem..............................................................36212V Battery – Troubleshooting...............36412V Battery – Information Messages.........36412V Battery – Warning Lamps......................364
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360 Degree Camera....................................247360 Degree Camera Settings.......................249360 Degree Camera Guide Lines..........248360 Degree Camera Precautions..........247360 Degree Camera Settings.................249Switching the 360 Degree Camera On andOff......................................................................249Switching the 360 Degree CameraView...................................................................249
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4WDSee: Four-Wheel Drive.....................................195
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911 Assist............................................................77
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A/CSee: Climate Control - Vehicles With:Automatic Temperature Control...............131See: Climate Control - Vehicles With: ManualTemperature Control....................................136About This Publication.................................18
About Us.............................................................15ABSSee: Brakes..........................................................209Accessing Apps..............................................511Accessing Navigation..................................514Accessing the Passive Key BackupPosition.........................................................169Accessories....................................................520Adaptive Cruise Control............................252Adaptive Cruise Control –Troubleshooting............................................258Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators........257Adaptive Cruise ControlLimitations...................................................253Adaptive Cruise ControlPrecautions.................................................252Adaptive Cruise Control –Troubleshooting........................................258Adaptive Cruise Control – InformationMessages.........................................................258Adjusting the Exterior Mirrors....................116Adjusting the Headlamps........................365Adjusting the Instrument Panel LightingBrightness......................................................112Adjusting the Map........................................514Changing the Format of the Map.................514Zooming the Map In and Out.........................514Adjusting the Seatbelts DuringPregnancy......................................................63Adjusting the Sound Settings................489Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................99Adjusting the Volume................................489Aid Mode.........................................................274How Does Aid Mode Work..............................274What Is Aid Mode...............................................274Airbag Precautions........................................70Airbags...............................................................68Front Passenger Sensing System...................72Air ConditioningSee: Climate Control - Vehicles With:Automatic Temperature Control...............131See: Climate Control - Vehicles With: ManualTemperature Control....................................136Air Conditioning System Capacity andSpecification - 2.3L EcoBoost™/2.7LEcoBoost™.................................................476Air Conditioning System Capacity andSpecification - 3.0L EcoBoost™.........475
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Automatic Transmission AudibleWarnings.......................................................194Automatic Transmission...........................190Automatic Transmission Positions.............190Brake Shift Interlock..........................................193Manually Shifting Gears....................................191Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacityand Specification......................................478Automatic Transmission PositionIndicators.......................................................191Automatic Transmission Positions.......190Drive (D)................................................................190Manual (M)............................................................191Neutral (N)...........................................................190Park (P)..................................................................190Reverse (R)...........................................................190Sport (S).................................................................191Automatic TransmissionPrecautions.................................................190Auto Mode.......................................................133Auto Mode Indicators........................................133Switching Auto Mode On and Off................133Switching Dual Mode On and Off................134Auto-Start-Stop............................................174Auto-Start-Stop – Troubleshooting............176Auto-Start-Stop Indicators.......................176Auto-Start-Stop Precautions -Automatic Transmission.........................174Auto-Start-Stop Precautions - ManualTransmission................................................174Auto-Start-Stop –Troubleshooting.........................................176Auto-Start-Stop – Frequently AskedQuestions..........................................................178Auto-Start-Stop – InformationMessages..........................................................176Autounlock.......................................................88Autounlock Requirements...............................88Switching Autounlock On and Off................88What Is Autounlock............................................88Auxiliary Switches.......................................522
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Blind Spot Information System..............279Blind Spot Information System –Troubleshooting............................................282
Blind Spot Information SystemIndicators......................................................281Blind Spot Information SystemLimitations...................................................279Blind Spot Information SystemPrecautions.................................................279Blind Spot Information SystemRequirements - AutomaticTransmission..............................................280Blind Spot Information SystemRequirements - ManualTransmission..............................................279Blind Spot Information System –Troubleshooting........................................282Blind Spot Information System –Information Messages................................282Bluetooth®.....................................................510Body Control Module Fuse Box..............345Accessing the Body Control Module FuseBox.....................................................................345Identifying the Fuses in the Body ControlModule Fuse Box..........................................346Locating the Body Control Module FuseBox.....................................................................345Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood..........349See: Opening and Closing the Hood -Raptor...............................................................350Booster Seats...................................................57Brake Fluid Specification...........................210Brake Over Accelerator.............................209Brake Precautions.......................................209Brakes..............................................................209Anti-Lock Braking System.............................209Brakes – Troubleshooting...............................210Brake Shift Interlock....................................193Brake Shift Interlock Precautions.................193Using Brake Shift Interlock.............................194What Is Brake Shift Interlock..........................193Brakes – Troubleshooting.........................210Brakes – Frequently Asked Questions........212Brakes – Information Messages.....................211Brakes – Warning Lamps................................210Breaking-In.....................................................326
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Calculating Payload....................................297
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Calculating the Load Limit.......................298Canceling the Set Speed..........................223Capacities and Specifications.................461Catalytic Converter......................................185Catalytic Converter –Troubleshooting.............................................185Catalytic Converter Precautions.............185Catalytic Converter –Troubleshooting.........................................185Catalytic Converter – WarningLamps................................................................185Center Console - AutomaticTransmission.................................................35Center Console..............................................162Locking the Center Console............................162Opening the Center Console..........................162Center Console - ManualTransmission.................................................34Center Display Limitations......................498Center Display Overview..........................498Center Display Precautions.....................498Changing a Flat Tire - Excluding:Raptor...........................................................449Changing a Flat Tire - Raptor..................453Changing a Road Wheel...........................449Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.3LEcoBoost™/2.7L EcoBoost™..............359Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.0LEcoBoost™................................................360Changing the Fuel Filter.............................361Changing the Remote ControlBattery............................................................80Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi HotspotName or Password..................................486Charging a Device.........................................156Charging a Wireless Device.......................161Checking MyKey System Status..............86Checking the Brake Fluid..........................209Checking the Clutch Fluid Level.............188Checking the Coolant................................355Checking the Manual Transmission FluidLevel...............................................................188Checking the Seatbelts...............................65Checking the Tire Pressures.....................441Checking the Wiper Blades.......................101Children and Airbags......................................71
Child Restraint Anchor Points...................50Locating the Child Restraint Lower AnchorPoints...................................................................50Locating the Child Restraint Top TetherAnchor Points....................................................51What Are the Child Restraint AnchorPoints...................................................................50Child Restraints................................................51Child Restraint Position Information..............51Child Restraints Recommendation...............53Child Safety......................................................49Child Restraint Anchor Points.........................50Child Restraints......................................................51Installing Child Restraints.................................53Child Safety Locks.........................................59Child Safety Precautions.............................49Cleaning Products........................................421Cleaning the Exterior..................................422Cleaning Camera Lenses andSensors.............................................................424Cleaning Chrome, Aluminium or StainlessSteel...................................................................422Cleaning Headlamps and RearLamps...............................................................422Cleaning Stripes or Graphics.........................424Cleaning the Convertible Top........................423Cleaning the Engine Compartment............423Cleaning the Exterior Precautions...............422Cleaning the Hard Top.....................................424Cleaning the Underbody.................................424Cleaning Wheels................................................422Cleaning Windows and WiperBlades...............................................................422Cleaning the Interior...................................424Cleaning Carpets and Floor Mats................426Cleaning Displays and Screens....................425Cleaning Fabric...................................................425Cleaning Leather................................................425Cleaning Plastic..................................................425Cleaning Seatbelts............................................426Cleaning the Instrument Panel....................424Cleaning Vinyl.....................................................426Clearing All MyKeys.......................................86Climate Control..............................................131Auto Mode.............................................................133Climate Control Hints.................................134
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Mislock.....................................................................89Operating the Doors From Inside YourVehicle.................................................................88Operating the Doors From Outside YourVehicle.................................................................88Doors and Locks –Troubleshooting..........................................89Doors and Locks – Frequently AskedQuestions..........................................................90Doors and Locks – InformationMessages...........................................................89Doors and Locks – Warning Lamps..............89Drive Belt Routing - 2.3LEcoBoost™.................................................369Drive Belt Routing - 2.7L EcoBoost™/3.0L EcoBoost™.......................................370Driver Alert......................................................293Driver Alert – Troubleshooting.....................294Driver Alert Indicators................................294Driver Alert Limitations..............................293Driver Alert Precautions............................293Driver Alert – Troubleshooting...............294Driver Alert – Information Messages.........294Driving Economically..................................326Driving Hints...................................................318Off-Road Driving.................................................318
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Electric Parking Brake AudibleWarning.........................................................214Electric Parking Brake..................................213Electric Parking Brake –Troubleshooting.............................................214Electric Parking Brake –Troubleshooting.........................................214Electric Parking Brake – InformationMessages..........................................................215Electric Parking Brake – WarningLamps................................................................214Electric Power Steering..............................237Electric Power Steering Precautions...........237How Does Electric Power SteeringWork...................................................................237Electromagnetic Compatibility...............612Electronic Locking Differential...............203Electronic Locking Differential –Troubleshooting............................................207
Electronic Locking DifferentialIndicators.....................................................206Electronic Locking Differential –Troubleshooting........................................207Electronic Locking Differential –Information Messages................................207Emergency Call Limitations.......................78Emergency Call Requirements..................77Emergency Call System Data....................26Emergency Towing.....................................340Emission Law...............................................609Enabling Apps on an AndroidDevice..............................................................511Enabling Apps on an iOS Device.............511Enabling Remote Start...............................129End User License Agreement.................584Engine Block Heater....................................166Engine Block Heater Precautions.................166How Does the Engine Block HeaterWork...................................................................166Using the Engine Block Heater......................167Engine Coolant TemperatureGauge..............................................................119Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -2.3L EcoBoost™........................................467Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -2.7L EcoBoost™.......................................468Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -3.0L EcoBoost™.......................................470Engine Oil.......................................................354Adding Engine Oil..............................................354Checking the Engine Oil Level......................354Engine Oil Capacity andSpecification...................................................355Engine Oil Dipstick Overview........................354Resetting the Intelligent Oil LifeMonitor.............................................................355Engine Specifications - 2.3LEcoBoost™..................................................461Engine Specifications - 2.7LEcoBoost™.................................................462Engine Specifications - 3.0LEcoBoost™.................................................463Environment.....................................................27Evasive Steering Assist.............................290Evasive Steering Assist Limitations.............291Switching Evasive Steering Assist On andOff........................................................................291
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What Is Evasive Steering Assist...................290Event Data........................................................24Export Unique Options..............................610Exterior Bulbs................................................367Changing a Rear Lamp Bulb.........................369Exterior Bulb Specification Chart................367Removing a Rear Lamp Assembly..............368Exterior Lamps..............................................105Exterior Lamps On Audible Warning...........107Switching Off Road Driving Lamps On andOff........................................................................107Switching the Daytime Running Lamps Onand Off..............................................................106Switching the Spot Lamps On andOff........................................................................107Using the Front Fog Lamps............................106Using the Turn Signal Lamps.........................105Exterior Lighting Control............................104Exterior Lighting............................................104Autolamps............................................................105Automatic High Beam Control......................108Automatic High Beam Control –Troubleshooting..............................................110Exterior Lamps....................................................105Exterior Zone Lighting.......................................107Headlamps...........................................................104Headlamps – Troubleshooting.....................104Exterior Mirrors...............................................116Exterior Zone Lighting.................................107Exterior Zone Lighting Settings....................108Using the Exterior Zone Lighting...................107What Is Exterior Zone Lighting.......................107
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Fastening and Unfastening theSeatbelts........................................................62Feature Bar....................................................499Federal Highway AdministrationRegulation...................................................583Fender Anchor Points................................303Fender Anchor Point LoadCapacities.......................................................303Locating the Fender Anchor Points............303Flat TireSee: Changing a Flat Tire - Excluding:Raptor...............................................................449See: Changing a Flat Tire - Raptor..............453
Floor Mats.......................................................327Folding the Exterior Mirrors........................116Ford Assistant...............................................501Ford Assistant – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................501Ford Assistant Settings....................................501Using Ford Assistant.........................................501Ford Performance...........................................15Ford Power-UpSee: Software Update Settings.....................517See: Vehicle Software Updates.....................517Ford Protect...................................................526Four-Wheel Drive.........................................195Four-Wheel Drive Modes................................199Four-Wheel Drive –Troubleshooting...........................................200Four-Wheel Drive Indicators...................200Four-Wheel Drive Limitations.................196Four-Wheel Drive Modes..........................199Four-Wheel Drive Auto....................................199Four-Wheel Drive High.....................................199Four-Wheel Drive Low....................................200Two-Wheel Drive High.....................................199Four-Wheel Drive Precautions................195Four-Wheel Drive –Troubleshooting.......................................200Four-Wheel Drive – InformationMessages..........................................................201Four-Wheel Drive – Warning Lamps.........200Front Axle Fluid Capacity andSpecification - Excluding:Raptor..........................................................480Front Axle Fluid Capacity andSpecification - Raptor............................480Front Exterior - 2-Door.................................42Front Exterior - 4-Door, Vehicles With:Hard Top, Excluding: Raptor...................39Front Exterior - 4-Door, Vehicles With:Soft Top..........................................................40Front Exterior - Raptor..................................41Front Parking Aid..........................................241Front Parking Aid Audible Warnings...........242Front Parking Aid Limitations........................242Locating the Front Parking AidSensors.............................................................242What is the Front Parking Aid........................241
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Front Passenger Sensing System.............72Front Passenger Sensing SystemIndicators............................................................74Front Passenger Sensing SystemPrecautions........................................................74How Does the Front Passenger SensingSystem Work.....................................................72What Is the Front Passenger SensingSystem.................................................................72Front Seat Precautions..............................140Front Seats.....................................................140Heated Seats.......................................................146Manual Seats........................................................141Power Seats..........................................................143Fuel and Refueling.......................................179Fuel and Refueling –Troubleshooting.............................................184Fuel Quality..........................................................180Refueling................................................................182Running Out of Fuel............................................181Fuel and Refueling Precautions..............179Fuel and Refueling –Troubleshooting.........................................184Fuel and Refueling – InformationMessages..........................................................184Fuel and Refueling – Warning Lamps........184Fuel Gauge.......................................................118Fuel Gauge Limitations.....................................119Locating the Fuel Filler Door...........................119What Is Distance to Empty..............................119What Is the Fuel Gauge.....................................118What Is the Low Fuel Reminder.....................119Fuel Quality....................................................180Selecting the Correct Fuel..............................180Fuel Tank Capacity......................................183Fuse Precautions..........................................341Fuses.................................................................341Body Control Module Fuse Box....................345Fuses – Troubleshooting................................348Under Hood Fuse Box.......................................341Fuses – Troubleshooting..........................348Fuses – Frequently Asked Questions........348
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G.O.A.T. Mode Control...............................260G.O.A.T. Mode Control –Troubleshooting............................................269
G.O.A.T. Modes....................................................263G.O.A.T. Mode Control –Troubleshooting........................................269G.O.A.T. Mode Control – Frequently AskedQuestions..........................................................271G.O.A.T. Mode Control – InformationMessages.........................................................269G.O.A.T. Mode Control – WarningLamps...............................................................269G.O.A.T. Modes..............................................263Baja.........................................................................263Eco..........................................................................264Mud/Ruts.............................................................264Normal...................................................................264Off-Road...............................................................265Rock Crawl...........................................................265Sand.......................................................................266Slippery.................................................................266Sport......................................................................268Tow/Haul..............................................................268Garage Door Opener AdditionalAssistance....................................................155Garage Door Opener....................................152Garage Door Opener Introduction..........152Garage Door Opener Precautions andFrequencies..................................................152General Maintenance Information.......528Glasses Holder...............................................163Locating the Glasses Holder..........................163Global Opening..............................................113Switching Global Opening On and Off........114Using Global Opening........................................113What Is Global Opening....................................113Glossary of Tire Terminology..................436Glove Compartment...................................162Locking the Glove Compartment.................162Opening the Glove Compartment...............162
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Headlamp AdjustingSee: Adjusting the Headlamps.....................365Headlamps.....................................................104Headlamp Indicators........................................104Using the High Beam Headlamps...............104Headlamps – Troubleshooting...............104Headlamps – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................104
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Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu -Raptor.............................................................127Instrument Cluster Indicators -Excluding: Raptor........................................121Instrument Cluster Indicators -Raptor............................................................123Instrument Cluster.........................................117Fuel Gauge.............................................................118Instrument Cluster Overview - Excluding:Raptor..............................................................117Instrument Cluster Overview -Raptor.............................................................118Instrument Cluster WarningLamps............................................................120Instrument Panel............................................33Interior Air Quality........................................139Interior Bulbs.................................................369Interior Bulb Specification Chart.................369Interior Lamp Function.................................111Switching the Interior Lamp Function Onand Off.................................................................111What Is the Interior Lamp Function...............111Interior Lighting................................................111Ambient Lighting..................................................112Interior Lamp Function.......................................111Interior Lighting – Troubleshooting...............112Interior Lighting – Troubleshooting.........112Interior Lighting – Frequently AskedQuestions...........................................................112Interior Mirror...................................................115Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror..........................115Interior Mirror Precautions..........................115Introduction.......................................................18
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Jump Starting the Vehicle........................329Jump Starting Precautions............................329Jump Starting the Vehicle..............................330Preparing the Vehicle.......................................330
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Keyless Entry.....................................................91Keyless Entry – Troubleshooting....................92Keyless Entry Limitations.............................91Keyless Entry Settings...................................91
Keyless Entry – Troubleshooting..............92Keyless Entry – Frequently AskedQuestions...........................................................92Keys and Remote Controls.........................79Keys and Remote Controls –Troubleshooting..............................................83Keys and Remote Controls –Troubleshooting..........................................83Keys and Remote Controls – InformationMessages...........................................................83
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Lane Keeping System Indicators............275Lane Keeping System.................................272Aid Mode...............................................................274Alert and Aid Mode............................................274Alert Mode............................................................273Lane Keeping System –Troubleshooting............................................276Lane Keeping System Limitations.........272Lane Keeping System Precautions........272Lane Keeping System –Troubleshooting........................................276Lane Keeping System – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................277Lane Keeping System – InformationMessages.........................................................276Launching or Retrieving a Boat orPersonal Watercraft.................................310Live Traffic.......................................................514Switching Live Traffic On and Off................514What Is Live Traffic.............................................514Load Carrying................................................295Fender Anchor Points......................................303Roof Rack.............................................................299Load Carrying Precautions.......................295Loading Your Trailer...................................308Locating the 360 Degree Cameras.......247Locating the Auxiliary Switches.............522Locating the Auxiliary SwitchWiring............................................................522Locating the Blind Spot InformationSystem Sensors - Excluding:Raptor...........................................................280Locating the Blind Spot InformationSystem Sensors - Raptor........................281
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Adjusting the Lumbar Support......................145Adjusting the Seat Backrest...........................145Adjusting the Seat Cushion............................145Adjusting the Seat Height...............................145Head Restraint Components.........................143Installing the Head Restraint.........................144Moving the Seat Backward andForward.............................................................144Removing the Head Restraint.......................144Pre-Collision Assist Limitations.............287Pre-Collision Assist Precautions...........286Pre-Collision Assist....................................286Automatic Emergency Braking....................290Distance Indication...........................................289Evasive Steering Assist...................................290Pre-Collision Assist –Troubleshooting.............................................291Pre-Collision Assist –Troubleshooting.........................................291Pre-Collision Assist – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................292Pre-Collision Assist – InformationMessages..........................................................291Pre-Collision Assist – WarningLamps................................................................291Preparing Your Vehicle forStorage.........................................................428Programming a MyKey................................86Programming the Garage DoorOpener...........................................................153Programming the Remote Control..........82Properly Adjusting the Driver and FrontPassenger Seats...........................................71Protecting the Environment.......................27PunctureSee: Changing a Flat Tire - Excluding:Raptor...............................................................449See: Changing a Flat Tire - Raptor..............453Push Button Ignition Switch....................164
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Radio Frequency CertificationLabels............................................................542Blind Spot Information SystemSensors.............................................................542Body Control Module.......................................548Cruise Control Module......................................551
Garage Door Opener........................................554Keys and Remote Controls............................555Radio Transceiver Module.............................560SYNC......................................................................563Telematics Control Unit..................................568Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemSensors.............................................................570Wireless Accessory Charging Module........575Rear Axle Fluid Capacity andSpecification...............................................481Rear Cargo Area Anchor Points.............304Locating the Rear Cargo Area AnchorPoints................................................................304Rear Cargo Area Anchor Point LoadCapacities.......................................................304Rear Cargo Area Anchor PointPrecautions....................................................304Rear Cargo Area...........................................304Rear Cargo Area Anchor Points...................304Rear Exterior - 2-Door..................................46Rear Exterior - 4-Door, Vehicles With:Hard Top, Excluding: Raptor....................43Rear Exterior - 4-Door, Vehicles With:Soft Top..........................................................44Rear Exterior - Raptor...................................45Rear Occupant Alert System AudibleWarnings........................................................151Rear Occupant Alert SystemIndicators.......................................................151Rear Occupant Alert SystemLimitations...................................................150Rear Occupant Alert SystemPrecautions.................................................150Rear Occupant Alert System...................150Rear Parking Aid............................................241Locating the Rear Parking AidSensors..............................................................241Rear Parking Aid Audible Warnings.............241Rear Parking Aid Limitations..........................241What is the Rear Parking Aid..........................241Rear Seats........................................................147Manual Seats........................................................147Rear View Camera Guide Lines..............244Rear View Camera Object DistanceIndicators.....................................................245Rear View Camera Precautions.............244Rear View Camera......................................244Rear View Camera Settings...........................245
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