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Refueling.........................................................170
Fuel Tank Capacity......................................172
Fuel and Refueling – Troubleshooting..........................................................................172
Catalytic Converter
What Is the Catalytic Converter.............173
Catalytic Converter Precautions............173
Catalytic Converter – Troubleshooting.........................................................................173
Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission Precautions.........................................................................174
Automatic Transmission Positions.......174
Shifting Your Vehicle Into Gear...............175
Automatic Transmission PositionIndicators....................................................175
Manually Shifting Gears............................175
Temporary Neutral Mode.........................176
Automatic Return to Park (P)..................177
Manual Park Release..................................177
Automatic Transmission AudibleWarnings.....................................................179
All-Wheel Drive
How Does All-Wheel Drive Work..........180
All-Wheel Drive Precautions..................180
All-Wheel Drive Limitations....................180
All-Wheel Drive – Troubleshooting......180
Brakes
Brake Precautions........................................181
Anti-Lock Braking System.........................181
Brake Over Accelerator...............................181
Locating the Brake Fluid Reservoir........181
Checking the Brake Fluid...........................181
Brake Fluid Specification..........................182
Brakes – Troubleshooting........................182
Electric Parking Brake
What Is the Electric Parking Brake........184
Applying the Electric Parking Brake......184
Applying the Electric Parking Brake in anEmergency.................................................184
Manually Releasing the Electric ParkingBrake............................................................184
Automatically Releasing the ElectricParking Brake............................................185
Electric Parking Brake Audible Warning.........................................................................185
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake ifthe Vehicle Battery Has Run Out ofCharge.........................................................185
Electric Parking Brake – Troubleshooting.........................................................................185
Hill Start Assist
What Is Hill Start Assist.............................187
How Does Hill Start Assist Work............187
Hill Start Assist Precautions....................187
Hill Start Assist – Troubleshooting.......187
Auto Hold
How Does Auto Hold Work......................188
Switching Auto Hold On and Off..........188
Using Auto Hold...........................................188
Auto Hold Indicators..................................188
Traction Control
How Does Traction Control Work.........190
Switching Traction Control On and Off........................................................................190
Traction Control Indicator........................190
Traction Control – Troubleshooting......190
Stability Control
How Does Stability Control Work..........191
Switching Stability Control On and Off.........................................................................192
Stability Control Indicator........................192
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What Is the Maximum Loaded TrailerWeight........................................................244
What Is the Gross Combined WeightRating..........................................................245
Calculating Payload...................................245
Calculating the Load Limit......................246
Roof Rack.......................................................247
Luggage Compartment
Installing and Removing the LuggageCompartment Cargo Net....................249
Installing and Removing the LuggageCompartment Cover.............................249
Connecting a Trailer
Connecting a Trailer Precautions...........251
Connecting a Trailer....................................251
Towing a Trailer
Towing a Trailer Precautions..................253
Trailer Brake Precautions.........................253
Towing a Trailer Limitations...................254
Loading Your Trailer...................................254
Trailer Towing Hints...................................254
Launching or Retrieving a Boat orPersonal Watercraft..............................255
Towing Weights and Dimensions.........256
Trailer Sway Control
How Does Trailer Sway Control Work........................................................................258
Trailer Sway Control Precautions.........258
Switching Trailer Sway Control On andOff................................................................258
Driving Hints
Cold Weather Precautions......................259
Breaking-In....................................................259
Driving Economically.................................259
Driving in Special Conditions.................259
Driving Through Shallow Water.............261
Floor Mats.......................................................261
Crash and BreakdownInformation
Roadside Assistance.................................263
Switching the Hazard Flashers On andOff................................................................264
Jump Starting the Vehicle.......................264
Post-Crash Alert System.........................266
Automatic Crash Shutoff........................266
Transporting the Vehicle..........................267
Towing Your Vehicle
Towing Your Vehicle Precautions.........269
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -2.0L EcoBoost™, AWD........................269
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -2.0L EcoBoost™, FWD........................269
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -2.7L EcoBoost™.....................................269
Emergency Towing.....................................270
Fuses
Fuse Precautions..........................................271
Under Hood Fuse Box.................................271
Body Control Module Fuse Box.............278
Identifying Fuse Types...............................281
Fuses – Troubleshooting..........................281
Maintenance
Maintenance Precautions.......................282
Opening and Closing the Hood.............282
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™........................................................................283
Under Hood Overview - 2.7L EcoBoost™........................................................................284
Engine Oil......................................................285
Checking the Coolant................................287
Engine Air Filter...........................................290
Drive Belt Routing Overview - 2.0LEcoBoost™...............................................292
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Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 2.0L EcoBoost™......348
Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 2.7L EcoBoost™.......349
Fuel Tank Capacity....................................349
Air Conditioning System Capacity andSpecification - 2.0L EcoBoost™......350
Air Conditioning System Capacity andSpecification - 2.7L EcoBoost™........351
Washer Fluid Specification......................351
Brake Fluid Specification.........................352
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification Number...............353
Connected Vehicle
What Is a Connected Vehicle.................354
Connected Vehicle Requirements.......354
Connected Vehicle Limitations.............354
Connecting the Vehicle to a MobileNetwork.....................................................354
Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-FiNetwork.....................................................354
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting........................................................................355
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot
Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot..........357
Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi HotspotName or Password.................................357
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot – Troubleshooting........................................................................358
Audio System
Audio System Precautions.....................359
Identifying the Audio Unit.......................359
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off........................................................................359
Selecting the Audio Source....................359
Playing or Pausing the Audio Source........................................................................359
Adjusting the Volume...............................359
Switching Shuffle Mode On and Off.......................................................................360
Switching Repeat Mode On and Off.......................................................................360
Setting a Memory Preset........................360
Muting the Audio........................................360
Adjusting the Sound Settings...............360
Setting the Clock and Date....................360
AM/FM Radio................................................361
Switching the Display On and Off........362
Digital Radio.................................................362
Satellite Radio.............................................363
Center Display Overview
Center Display Precautions....................365
Center Display Limitations......................365
Status Bar.....................................................365
Accessing Feature Drawers....................366
Rebooting the Center Display...............366
Voice Interaction
Ford Assistant..............................................367
Alexa Built-In
What is Alexa Built-In...............................369
Alexa Built-In Requirements..................369
Signing Into Your Account.......................369
Using Alexa Built-In...................................369
Alexa Built-In Settings..............................369
Phone
Phone Precautions......................................371
Connecting Your Phone.............................371
Phone Menu...................................................371
Making and Receiving a Phone Call......372
Sending and Receiving a Text Message........................................................................373
Switching Text Message Notification Onand Off........................................................374
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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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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.
Where equipped, SiriusXM with 360L coulduse the modem. To disable, turn off theSiriusXM with 360L or Vehicle Connectivitysetting. See Enabling and Disabling theModem (page 354).
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SERVICE DATA
Service data recorders in your vehicle arecapable of collecting and storingdiagnostic information about your vehicle.This potentially includes information aboutthe performance or status of varioussystems and modules in the vehicle, suchas engine, throttle, steering or brakesystems. In order to properly diagnose andservice your vehicle, Ford Motor Company(Ford of Canada in Canada), and serviceand repair facilities may access or shareamong them vehicle diagnosticinformation received through a directconnection to your vehicle whendiagnosing or servicing your vehicle.Additionally, Ford Motor Company (Fordof Canada, in Canada) may, wherepermitted by law, use vehicle diagnosticinformation for vehicle improvement orwith other information we may have aboutyou, for example, your contact information,to offer you products or services that mayinterest you. Data may be provided to ourservice providers such as part suppliersthat may help diagnose malfunctions, andwho are similarly obligated to protect data.We retain this data only as long asnecessary to perform these functions or tocomply with law. We may provideinformation where required in response toofficial requests to law enforcement orother government authorities or thirdparties acting with lawful authority or courtorder, and such information may be usedin legal proceedings. For U.S. only (ifequipped), if you choose to use connectedapps and services, you consent that certaindiagnostic information may also beaccessed electronically by Ford MotorCompany and Ford authorized servicefacilities, and that the diagnosticinformation may be used to provideservices to you, personalizing yourexperience, troubleshoot, and to improveproducts and services and offer youproducts and services that may interest
you, where permitted by law. For Canadaonly, for more information, please reviewthe Ford of Canada privacy policy atwww.ford.ca, including our U.S. datastorage and use of service providers inother jurisdictions who may be subject tolegal requirements in Canada, the UnitedStates and other countries applicable tothem, for example, lawful requirements todisclose personal information togovernmental authorities in thosecountries.
EVENT DATA
This vehicle is equipped with an event datarecorder. The main purpose of an eventdata recorder is to record, in certain crashor near crash-like situations, such as anairbag deployment or hitting a roadobstacle; this data will assist inunderstanding how a vehicle’s systemsperformed. The event data recorder isdesigned to record data related to vehicledynamics and safety systems for a shortperiod of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The event data recorder in this vehicle isdesigned to record such data as:
•How various systems in your vehiclewere operating.
•Whether or not the driver andpassenger seatbelts werebuckled/fastened.
•How far (if at all) the driver wasdepressing the accelerator and/or thebrake pedal.
•How fast the vehicle was traveling.
•Where the driver was positioning thesteering wheel.
This data can help provide a betterunderstanding of the circumstances inwhich crashes and injuries occur.
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Using a Sliding Clip (If Equipped)
Slide the clip away from the tongue sothere is no loose webbing when anoccupant or child seat is buckled up. Youcan also use the sliding clip to raise thetongue and prevent it from rattling or toease access to the tongue.
SENSITIVE LOCKING MODE
WHAT IS SENSITIVE LOCKINGMODE
Sensitive locking mode is a seatbeltretractor feature that allows shoulder beltlength adjustment according to yourmovements and locking in response tovehicle movement.
HOW DOES SENSITIVE LOCKINGMODE WORK
If the driver suddenly brakes, turns a cornersharply, or the vehicle receives an impactof about 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, theseatbelts lock to help reduce forwardmovement of the driver and passengers.
In addition, the seatbelt retractor locks ifyou pull the seatbelt webbing out tooquickly. If the retractor locks, slowly lowerthe height adjuster to allow the seatbeltto retract.
If the retractor does not unlock, pull theseatbelt out slowly then feed a smalllength of webbing back toward the stowedposition.
For rear seatbelts, recline the rear seatbackrest or push the seat backrest cushionaway from the seatbelt. Feed a smalllength of webbing back toward the stowedposition.
AUTOMATIC LOCKING MODE
WHAT IS AUTOMATIC LOCKINGMODE
This is a safety feature built into theseatbelt retractors that keeps theseatbelts pre-locked.
ENGAGING AUTOMATIC LOCKINGMODE
1.Fasten the combination lap andshoulder belt.
2.Grasp the shoulder portion and pulldownward until you pull the entire beltout.
3.Allow the belt to retract. As the beltretracts, you will hear a clicking sound.This indicates the seatbelt is now in theautomatic locking mode.
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Seatbelt fastened.A
Seatbelt not fastened.B
Seatbelt recently unfastened.C
Fault.D
SEATBELT REMINDER AUDIBLEWARNINGS
A warning tone sounds and the warninglamp illuminates if you are not wearingyour seatbelt when your vehicle exceedsa relatively low speed.
The warning tone sounds for a short periodof time or until you fasten your seatbelt.
SWITCHING THE SEATBELTREMINDER ON AND OFF
WARNING: While the systemallows you to deactivate it, this systemis designed to improve your chances ofbeing safely belted and surviving anaccident. We recommend you leave thesystem activated for yourself and otherswho may use the vehicle.
Note:The driver and front passengerwarnings switch off independently. Whenyou perform this procedure for one seatingposition, do not buckle the other position asthis cancels the process.
Note:If you are using MyKey, you cannotdisable the seatbelt reminder. Also, if theseatbelt reminder has been previouslydisabled, it is re-enabled during the use ofMyKey. See MyKey™ (page 64).
Read Steps 1 - 4 before proceeding withthe programming procedure.
Make sure that:
•The parking brake is set.
•The transmission is in park (P).
•The ignition is off.
•The driver and front passengerseatbelts are unfastened.
1.Switch the ignition on. Do not start theengine.
2.After Step 1, wait an additional fiveseconds before proceeding with Step3. Once you start Step 3, you mustcomplete the procedure within 30seconds.
3.For the seating position you areswitching off, buckle then unbuckle theseatbelt four times at a moderatespeed, ending in the unbuckled state.After Step 3, the seatbelt warning lightswitches on.
4.When the seatbelt warning light is on,buckle then unbuckle the seatbelt.After Step 4, the seatbelt warning lightflashes for confirmation.
This switches the feature off for thatseating position if it is currently on.
This switches the feature on for thatseating position if it is currently off.
CHECKING THE SEATBELTS
Check the seatbelts and child restraintsperiodically to make sure they workproperly and are not damaged. Make surethere are no nicks, tears or cuts. Replace ifnecessary.
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