Wireless Accessory Charger Precautions.........................................................................162
Locating the Wireless Accessory Charger.........................................................................162
Charging a Wireless Device.....................162
Storage
Cup Holders...................................................163
Glove Compartment..................................163
Under Seat Storage....................................163
Glasses Holder.............................................164
Map Pocket....................................................164
Starting and Stopping theEngine
General Information...................................165
Ignition Switch..............................................165
Keyless Starting...........................................165
Starting a Gasoline Engine......................166
Engine Block Heater...................................168
Auto-Start-Stop
What Is Auto-Start-Stop..........................170
Auto-Start-Stop Precautions.................170
Switching Auto-Start-Stop On and Off.........................................................................170
Stopping the Engine...................................170
Restarting the Engine.................................170
Auto-Start-Stop Indicators......................172
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions......................................173
Fuel Quality....................................................173
Fuel Filler Funnel Location.......................174
Running Out of Fuel....................................174
Refueling.........................................................176
Fuel Consumption.......................................178
Engine Emission Control
Catalytic Converter.....................................179
Transmission
Automatic Transmission...........................182
Four-Wheel Drive
Principle of Operation...............................189
Using Four-Wheel Drive............................189
Brakes
General Information...................................193
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes.........................................................................193
Electric Parking Brake................................194
Hill Start Assist.............................................195
Auto Hold.......................................................196
Traction Control
Principle of Operation...............................198
Using Traction Control..............................198
Stability Control
Principle of Operation...............................199
Using Stability Control.............................200
Trail Control
What Is Trail Control...................................201
Switching Trail Control On and Off......201
Setting the Trail Control Speed.............201
Canceling the Set Speed.........................202
Trail Control Indicators.............................202
Trail Control – Troubleshooting............202
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation...............................203
Rear Parking Aid.........................................204
Rear View Camera.....................................205
180 Degree Camera..................................208
Cruise Control
What Is Cruise Control...............................210
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Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance.................................269
Hazard Flashers...........................................270
Jump Starting the Vehicle.......................270
Post-Crash Alert System..........................272
Transporting the Vehicle..........................272
Towing Points - 1.5L EcoBoost™...........272
Towing Points - 2.0L EcoBoost™.........273
Crash and BreakdownInformation
Post Impact Braking...................................275
Automatic Crash Shutoff.........................275
Fuses
Fuse Precautions........................................276
Under Hood Fuse Box...............................276
Body Control Module Fuse Box..............281
Identifying Fuse Types..............................284
Fuses – Troubleshooting.........................284
Maintenance
General Information..................................285
Opening and Closing the Hood.............285
Under Hood Overview - 1.5L EcoBoost™........................................................................286
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™........................................................................287
Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.5L EcoBoost™........................................................................288
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBoost™........................................................................288
Engine Oil Check.........................................288
Oil Change Indicator Reset.....................289
Changing the Engine Air Filter...............289
Engine Coolant Check..............................290
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check........................................................................294
Brake Fluid Check.......................................295
Power Steering Fluid Check....................295
Changing the 12V Battery........................296
Adjusting the Headlamps.......................298
Washer Fluid Check...................................299
Fuel Filter.......................................................299
Checking the Wiper Blades....................300
Changing the Front Wiper Blades.......300
Changing the Rear Wiper Blades.........300
Changing a Bulb..........................................301
Vehicle Care
General Information..................................303
Cleaning Products......................................303
Cleaning the Exterior................................304
Waxing............................................................305
Cleaning the Engine..................................305
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades.......................................................................306
Cleaning the Interior..................................306
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens......................307
Repairing Minor Paint Damage.............307
Cleaning the Wheels.................................308
Vehicle Storage...........................................308
Wheels and Tires
General Information....................................311
Tire Care..........................................................313
Using Snow Chains....................................326
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........327
Changing a Road Wheel...........................332
Technical Specifications..........................338
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - 1.5L EcoBoost™........................................................................339
Engine Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™........................................................................339
Motorcraft Parts - 1.5L EcoBoost™.....340
Motorcraft Parts - 2.0L EcoBoost™......341
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Bulb Specification Chart...........................341
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -1.5L EcoBoost™......................................343
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -2.0L EcoBoost™.....................................344
Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 1.5L EcoBoost™.......346
Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 2.0L EcoBoost™.......347
Fuel Tank Capacity....................................348
Air Conditioning System Capacity andSpecification - 1.5L EcoBoost™.......348
Air Conditioning System Capacity andSpecification - 2.0L EcoBoost™......349
Washer Fluid Specification.....................349
Brake Fluid Specification.........................350
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification Number................351
Connected Vehicle
What Is a Connected Vehicle.................352
Connected Vehicle Requirements........352
Connected Vehicle Limitations.............352
Connecting the Vehicle to a MobileNetwork - Vehicles With: Modem.....352
Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-FiNetwork - Vehicles With: SYNC 3......352
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting........................................................................353
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot
Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot.........355
Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi HotspotName or Password................................355
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot – Troubleshooting........................................................................356
Audio System
General Information...................................357
Audio Unit......................................................357
Digital Radio.................................................359
Satellite Radio..............................................361
SYNC™ 3
General Information..................................365
Using Voice Recognition..........................367
Entertainment..............................................374
Phone..............................................................384
Navigation.....................................................386
Apps.................................................................391
Settings..........................................................393
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting.....................395
Accessories
Accessories..................................................408
Ford Protect
What Is Ford Protect................................409
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information.........411
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........414
Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance..............................................417
Customer Information
Rollover Warning........................................420
Our Sustainability Report.......................420
The Better Business Bureau Auto LineProgram.....................................................420
The Mediation and Arbitration Program.........................................................................421
Ordering a Canadian French Owner'sManual.........................................................421
Reporting Safety Defects in the UnitedStates..........................................................422
Reporting Safety Defects in Canada........................................................................422
Third Party Software CopyrightAcknowledgment...................................424
Radio Frequency Certification Labels........................................................................424
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SYMBOLS USED ON YOUR
VEHICLE
These are some of the symbols you maysee on your vehicle.
Airbag
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning system lubricanttype
Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Blower motor
Brake fluid - non petroleumbased
Brake system
Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Electric Parking brake
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten seatbelt
Flammable
Front fog lamps
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Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard flashers
Headlamp high beams
Headlamps on
Heated rear window
Hill descent control
Horn control
Interior luggage compartmentrelease
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low fuel level
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Malfunction Indicator Lamp(MIL)
Note operating instructions
Panic alarm
Parking aid
Parking lamps
Passenger airbag activated
Passenger airbag deactivated
Power steering fluid
Power windows front/rear
Power window lockout
Requires registered technician
Safety alert
See Owner's Manual
See Service Manual
Side airbag
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WARNING: Do not connectwireless plug-in devices to the data linkconnector. Unauthorized third partiescould gain access to vehicle data andimpair the performance of safety relatedsystems. Only allow repair facilities thatfollow our service and repair instructionsto connect their equipment to the datalink connector.
We respect your privacy and arecommitted to protecting it. Theinformation contained in this publicationwas correct at the time of release, but astechnology rapidly changes, werecommend that you visit the local Fordwebsite for the latest information.
Your vehicle has electronic control unitsthat have data recording functionality andthe ability to permanently or temporarilystore data. This data could includeinformation on the condition and status ofyour vehicle, vehicle maintenancerequirements, events and malfunctions.The types of data that can be recorded aredescribed in this section. Some of the datarecorded is stored in event logs or errorlogs.
Note:Error logs are reset following a serviceor repair.
Note:We may provide information inresponse to requests from law enforcement,other government authorities and thirdparties acting with lawful authority orthrough a legal process. Such informationcould be used by them in legal proceedings.
Data recorded includes, for example:
•Operating states of systemcomponents, for example fuel level,tire pressure and battery charge level.
•Vehicle and component status, forexample wheel speed, deceleration,lateral acceleration and seatbeltstatus.
•Events or errors in essential systems,for example headlamps and brakes.
•System responses to driving situations,for example airbag deployment andstability control.
•Environmental conditions, for exampletemperature.
Some of this data, when used incombination with other information, forexample an accident report, damage to avehicle or eyewitness statements, couldbe associated with a specific person.
Services That We Provide
If you use our services, we collect and usedata, for example account information,vehicle location and driving characteristics,that could identify you. We transmit thisdata through a dedicated, protectedconnection. We only collect and use datato enable your use of our services to whichyou have subscribed, with your consent orwhere permitted by law. For additionalinformation, see the terms and conditionsof the services to which you havesubscribed.
For additional information about ourprivacy policy, refer to the local Fordwebsite.
Services That Third PartiesProvide
We recommend that you review the termsand conditions and data privacyinformation for any services equipped withyour vehicle or to which you subscribe. Wetake no responsibility for services that thirdparties provide.
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MOBILE DEVICE DATA
If you connect a mobile device to yourvehicle, you can display data from yourdevice on the touchscreen for example,music and album art. You can share yourvehicle data with mobile apps on yourdevice through the system. See Apps(page 391).
The mobile apps function operates by yourconnected device sending data to us in theUnited States. The data is encrypted andincludes, for example, the vehicleidentification number of your vehicle, theSYNC module serial number, odometer,enabled apps, usage statistics anddebugging information. We retain it onlyas long as necessary to provide the service,to troubleshoot, for continuousimprovement and to offer you productsand services that may be of interest to youaccording to your preferences and whereallowed by law.
If you connect a cell phone to the system,the system creates a profile that links tothat cell phone. The cell phone profileenables more mobile features and efficientoperation. The profile contains, forexample data from your phonebook, readand unread text messages and call history,including history of calls when your cellphone was not connected to the system.
If you connect a media device, the systemcreates and retains a media device indexof supported media content. The systemalso records a short diagnostic log ofapproximately 10 minutes of all recentsystem activity.
The cell phone profile, media device indexand diagnostic log remain in your vehicleunless you delete them and are generallyaccessible only in your vehicle when youconnect your cell phone or media device.If you no longer plan to use the system oryour vehicle, we recommend you use themaster reset function to erase the storedinformation. See Settings (page 393).
System data cannot be accessed withoutspecial equipment and access to yourvehicle's module.
For additional information about ourprivacy policy, refer to the local Fordwebsite.
Note:To find out if your vehicle hasconnectivity technology, visitwww.FordConnected.com.
EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM
DATA
When the emergency call system is active,it may disclose to emergency services thatyour vehicle has been in a crash involvingthe deployment of an airbag or activationof the fuel pump shut-off. Certain versionsor updates to the emergency call systemmay also be capable of electronically orverbally disclosing to emergency servicesoperators your vehicle location or otherdetails about your vehicle or crash to assistemergency services operators to providethe most appropriate emergency services.If you do not want to disclose thisinformation, do not activate the emergencycall system.
Note:You cannot deactivate emergencycall systems that are required by law.
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FRONT EXTERIOR
See Opening and Closing the Hood (page 285).A
See Exterior Mirrors (page 94).B
See Refueling (page 176).C
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