Stopping the Engine..................................160
Automatic Engine Stop..............................161
Starting and Stopping the Engine –Troubleshooting.......................................162
Hybrid Electric VehicleInformation - Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV)
What is a Hybrid Electric Vehicle..........166
How Does a Hybrid Electric Vehicle Work........................................................................166
Hybrid Electric Vehicle DrivingCharacteristics.........................................166
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Indicators.........166
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information –Troubleshooting.......................................167
Auto-Start-Stop - Gasoline
What Is Auto-Start-Stop.........................168
Auto-Start-Stop Precautions.................168
Switching Auto-Start-Stop On and Off........................................................................168
Stopping the Engine..................................168
Restarting the Engine................................168
Auto-Start-Stop Indicators.....................168
Auto-Start-Stop – Troubleshooting........................................................................169
Fuel and Refueling
Fuel and Refueling Precautions..............171
Fuel Quality....................................................172
Locating the Fuel Filler Funnel................172
Running Out of Fuel....................................173
Refueling.........................................................174
Fuel Tank Capacity......................................178
Fuel and Refueling – Troubleshooting.........................................................................178
Catalytic Converter
What Is the Catalytic Converter............180
Catalytic Converter Precautions...........180
Catalytic Converter – Troubleshooting........................................................................180
High Voltage Battery - HybridElectric Vehicle (HEV)
What Is the High Voltage Battery...........181
High Voltage Battery Precautions..........181
Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission Precautions.........................................................................182
Automatic Transmission Positions.......182
Shifting Your Vehicle Into Gear..............183
Automatic Transmission PositionIndicators....................................................183
Temporary Neutral Mode.........................183
Automatic Return to Park (P)................184
Grade Assist - Hybrid Electric Vehicle(HEV)...........................................................185
Manual Park Release - Gasoline............185
Shifting Your Immobile Vehicle Out ofPark (P) - Gasoline.................................187
Automatic Transmission AudibleWarnings.....................................................187
Automatic Transmission –Troubleshooting......................................188
All-Wheel Drive
How Does All-Wheel Drive Work -Excluding: FX4 Off Road/Tremor......189
How Does All-Wheel Drive Work - FX4Off Road/Tremor....................................189
All-Wheel Drive Precautions..................190
All-Wheel Drive Limitations....................190
All-Wheel Drive – Troubleshooting......190
Brakes
Brake Precautions........................................191
Anti-Lock Braking System.........................191
Brake Over Accelerator...............................191
Locating the Brake Fluid Reservoir........191
Checking the Brake Fluid..........................192
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Integrated Trailer Brake Controller –Troubleshooting......................................275
Trailer Sway Control
How Does Trailer Sway Control Work.........................................................................277
Trailer Sway Control Precautions..........277
Switching Trailer Sway Control On andOff.................................................................277
Driving Hints
Cold Weather Precautions......................278
Driving on Snow and Ice...........................278
Breaking-In....................................................278
Driving Economically.................................278
Driving in Special Conditions..................279
Driving Through Shallow Water............280
Floor Mats.....................................................280
Crash and BreakdownInformation
Roadside Assistance.................................282
High Voltage Battery Vehicle Precautions- Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV).........283
Switching the Hazard Flashers On andOff................................................................284
Jump Starting the Vehicle.......................284
Post-Crash Alert System.........................287
Post Impact Braking..................................288
Automatic Crash Shutoff........................288
Recovery Towing.........................................289
Transporting the Vehicle.........................290
Towing Your Vehicle
Towing Your Vehicle Precautions.........292
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -Gasoline, FWD.........................................292
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -Gasoline, AWD.........................................292
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)............292
Emergency Towing - Gasoline...............293
Emergency Towing - Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV)..........................................293
Towing Your Vehicle – Troubleshooting- Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV).........294
Fuses
Fuse Precautions........................................295
Under Hood Fuse Box...............................295
Body Control Module Fuse Box.............301
Identifying Fuse Types..............................303
Fuses – Troubleshooting.........................303
Maintenance
Maintenance Precautions.......................304
Opening and Closing the Hood............304
Under Hood Overview - 2.5L.................306
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™........................................................................307
Engine Oil......................................................308
Checking the Coolant...............................309
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.0LEcoBoost™................................................313
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.5L,Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV).............314
Changing the Fuel Filter............................315
Drive Belt Routing Overview - 2.0LEcoBoost™................................................315
Changing the 12V Battery.........................315
Changing the 12V Battery - HybridElectric Vehicle (HEV)...........................318
Adjusting the Headlamps.......................320
Exterior Bulbs................................................321
Interior Bulbs................................................326
Vehicle Care
Cleaning Products.......................................327
Cleaning the Exterior.................................328
Cleaning the Interior..................................329
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............332
Waxing Your Vehicle..................................332
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Storing Your Vehicle
Preparing Your Vehicle for Storage......333
Removing Your Vehicle From Storage........................................................................334
Wheel and Tire Information
Locating the Tire label..............................335
Department of Transportation UniformTire Quality Grades................................335
Information on the Tire Sidewall..........336
Glossary of Tire Terminology..................341
Tire Replacement Requirements..........342
Using Snow Chains....................................344
Tire Care
Checking the Tire Pressures...................346
Inflating the Tires.......................................346
Inspecting the Tire for Wear...................347
Inspecting the Tire for Damage.............347
Inspecting the Wheel Valve Stems......348
Tire Rotation.................................................348
Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem
What Is the Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem.......................................................350
Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemOverview....................................................350
Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemPrecautions................................................351
Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemLimitations.................................................351
Viewing the Tire Pressures......................352
Tire Pressure Monitoring System –Troubleshooting......................................352
Changing a Road Wheel
Changing a Flat Tire...................................354
Wheel Nuts....................................................361
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™........................................................................363
Engine Specifications - 2.5L, HybridElectric Vehicle (HEV)..........................364
Motorcraft Parts - 2.0L EcoBoost™.....365
Motorcraft Parts - 2.5L, Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV)..........................................365
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -2.0L EcoBoost™.....................................367
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -2.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV).......................................................................368
Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 2.0L EcoBoost™......369
Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 2.5L, Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV)..........................................370
Fuel Tank Capacity - Excluding: HybridElectric Vehicle (HEV)............................371
Fuel Tank Capacity - Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV)...........................................372
Air Conditioning System Capacity andSpecification - 2.0L EcoBoost™.......373
Air Conditioning System Capacity andSpecification - 2.5L, Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV)...........................................374
Washer Fluid Specification.....................374
Brake Fluid Specification.........................375
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification Number...............376
Connected Vehicle
What Is a Connected Vehicle..................377
Connected Vehicle Requirements........377
Connected Vehicle Limitations..............377
Connecting the Vehicle to a MobileNetwork......................................................377
Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-FiNetwork......................................................377
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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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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
WARNING LAMPS
Anti-Lock Braking System
If it illuminates when you aredriving, this indicates yourvehicle requires service. Yourvehicle continues to have normal brakingwithout the anti-lock brake systemfunction. Have your vehicle checked assoon as possible.
Battery
It illuminates when you switchthe ignition on.
If it illuminates when the engineis running, this indicates your vehiclerequires service. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible.
Brake System
It illuminates when you apply theparking brake and the ignition ison. If it illuminates when yourvehicle is moving, make sure theparking brake is released. If theparking brake is released, thisindicates low brake fluid level or the brakesystem requires service. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible.
Note:Indicators may vary depending onregion.
Door Ajar
It illuminates when you switchthe ignition on and remains on ifany door is open.
Electric Park Brake
It illuminates or flashes when theelectric parking brake requiresservice. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible.
Engine or Motor CoolantTemperature
If it illuminates, safely stop yourvehicle and switch your vehicleoff. Have your vehicle checkedas soon as possible.
Fasten Seatbelt
It illuminates and a tone soundsuntil you fasten the seatbelts.
Fasten Rear Seatbelt
It illuminates and a tone soundsuntil you fasten the rearseatbelts.
High Voltage Electric SystemFailure
It illuminates if your vehicle hasan electrical component fault orfailure that causes your vehicleto shutdown or enter a limited operatingmode. A message may appear in theinstrument cluster display.
Hood Ajar
It illuminates when the ignitionis on and the hood is notcompletely closed.
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Low Beam Warning
It illuminates when the lowbeam headlamp requires service.Have the system checked assoon as possible.
Low Fuel Level
It illuminates when the fuel levelis low.
Low Tire Pressure Warning
It illuminates when your tirepressure is low. If illuminated,check your tire pressure as soonas possible. If it begins to flash at anytime,have the system checked as soon aspossible.
Low Washer Fluid
It illuminates when the washerfluid is low.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
It illuminates when the ignitionis on and the engine is off, this isnormal operation. If it illuminateswhen the engine is on this indicates thatthe emission control system requiresservice. If it flashes, have your vehiclechecked immediately. See Starting andStopping the Engine – Warning Lamps(page 162).
Oil Pressure
It illuminates when the engineoil pressure is low.
Powertrain Fault
Illuminates when the powertrainrequires service. Have thesystem checked as soon aspossible.
WHAT ARE THE INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER INDICATORS
Indicators notify you of various featuresthat are active on your vehicle.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
INDICATORS
Adaptive Cruise Control
See Adaptive Cruise Control(page 219).
Airbag
See Airbags (page 50).
Automatic High Beam Control
See Automatic High BeamControl Indicators (page 96).
Auto Hold
See Auto Hold (page 198).
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Switching the Ignition On
Turn the key to position II. All electricalcircuits and accessories are operationaland the warning lamps and indicatorsilluminate.
PUSH BUTTON IGNITION
SWITCH (IF EQUIPPED)
Switching the Ignition Off
When the ignition is on or in accessorymode, press the push button ignitionswitch once without your foot on the brakepedal.
Switching the Ignition toAccessory Mode
When the ignition is off, press the pushbutton ignition switch once without yourfoot on the brake pedal.
All electrical circuits and accessories areoperational and the warning lamps andindicators illuminate.
Note:Your vehicle has a battery saverfeature that shuts your vehicle off when itdetects a certain amount of battery drain,or after approximately 30 minutes ofinactivity in accessory mode.
Note:The system may not function if theremote control is close to metal objects orelectronic devices, for example keys or a cellphone.
Note:You need a valid key inside yourvehicle to switch the ignition on and startthe engine.
STARTING THE ENGINE
STARTING A GASOLINE ENGINE -VEHICLES WITHOUT: PUSHBUTTON START
Before starting your vehicle, check thefollowing:
•Make sure that the headlamps andelectrical accessories are off.
•Make sure that the parking brake is on.
•Make sure that the transmission is inpark (P).
1.Fully press the brake pedal.
Note:Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
2.Turn the key to position III.
Note:The engine may continue crankingfor up to 15 seconds or until it starts.
Note:The engine takes longer to start atlower temperatures. It may crank for severalseconds when very cold.
STARTING A GASOLINE ENGINE -VEHICLES WITH: PUSH BUTTONSTART
Before starting your vehicle, check thefollowing:
•Make sure that the headlamps andelectrical accessories are off.
•Make sure that the parking brake is on.
•Make sure that the transmission is inpark (P).
1.Fully press the brake pedal.
Note:Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
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2.Press the push button ignition switch.
Note:The engine may continue crankingfor up to 15 seconds or until it starts.
Note:The engine takes longer to start atlower temperatures. It may crank for severalseconds when very cold.
STARTING A HYBRID ELECTRICVEHICLE SYSTEM - VEHICLESWITHOUT: PUSH BUTTON START
Before starting your vehicle, check thefollowing:
•Make sure that the headlamps andelectrical accessories are off.
•Make sure that the parking brake is on.
•Make sure that the transmission is inpark (P).
1.Fully press the brake pedal.
Note:Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
2.Turn the key to position III.
Note:The green ready indicator illuminatesletting you know that your vehicle is readyfor driving. Since your vehicle is equippedwith a silent key start, the engine may notstart when your vehicle starts.
When the engine starts for the first timeon your drive, the idle speed increases, thishelps to warm up the engine. If the engineidle speed does not slow down, have yourvehicle checked by an authorized dealer.
STARTING A HYBRID ELECTRICVEHICLE SYSTEM - VEHICLESWITH: PUSH BUTTON START
Before starting your vehicle, check thefollowing:
•Make sure the headlamps andelectrical accessories are off.
•Make sure the parking brake is on.
•Make sure the transmission is in park(P).
Note:Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
1.Fully press the brake pedal.
2.Press the push button ignition switch.
When you start your vehicle, agreen indicator light appears inthe instrument cluster letting youknow that your vehicle is ready for driving.Since your vehicle is equipped with a silentkey start, the engine may not start whenyour vehicle starts.
When the engine starts for the first timeon your drive, the idle speed increases, thishelps to warm up the engine. If the engineidle speed does not slow down, have yourvehicle checked by an authorized dealer.
The system does not function if:
•The passive key frequencies arejammed.
•The key battery has no charge.
RESTARTING THE ENGINE AFTERSTOPPING IT
The system allows you to start the enginewithin 10 seconds of switching it off, evenif it does not detect a valid passive key.
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