maintain high-speed operation, and maycompletely shut down without warning,potentially losing engine power, powersteering assist, and power brake assist,which may increase the possibility of acrash resulting in serious injury.
WARNING: Do not remove thecoolant reservoir cap when the engine ison or the cooling system is hot. Wait 10minutes for the cooling system to cooldown. Cover the coolant reservoir cap witha thick cloth to prevent the possibility ofscalding and slowly remove the cap.Failure to follow this instruction could resultin personal injury.
Continued operation increases the enginetemperature, causing the engine tocompletely shut down. Your steering andbraking effort increases in this situation.
When the engine temperature cools, you canre-start the engine. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible to minimizeengine damage.
Your vehicle has limited engine power whenin the fail-safe mode, drive your vehicle withcaution. Your vehicle does not maintainhigh-speed operation and the engine mayoperate poorly.
Remember that the engine is capable ofautomatically shutting down to preventengine damage. In this situation:
1.Pull off the road as soon as safelypossible and switch the engine off.
2.If you are a member of a roadsideassistance program, we recommend thatyou contact your roadside assistanceservice provider.
3.If this is not possible, wait for a shortperiod of time for the engine to cool.
4.Check the coolant level. If the coolantlevel is at or below the minimum mark,add prediluted coolant immediately.
5.When the engine temperature cools, youcan re-start the engine. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible to minimizeengine damage.
Note:Driving your vehicle without repairincreases the chance of engine damage.
FAIL-SAFE COOLING INDICATORS
If the engine begins to overheat,the coolant temperature gaugemoves toward the red zone.
A warning lamp illuminates and amessage may appear in theinstrument cluster display.
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RECREATIONALLY TOWING YOUR
VEHICLE - GASOLINE, AWD
You cannot recreational tow your vehiclewith all wheels on the ground becausevehicle or transmission damage could occur.You must recreational tow your vehicle withall four wheels off the ground, such as whenusing a car-hauling trailer. Otherwise, youcannot recreational tow your vehicle.
RECREATIONALLY TOWING YOUR
VEHICLE - GASOLINE, FWD
You cannot recreational tow your vehiclewith all wheels on the ground becausevehicle or transmission damage could occur.Place the front wheels on a two-wheel towdolly. If you are using a tow dolly, follow theinstructions specified by the equipmentprovider.
Note:Release the parking brake beforetowing your vehicle. See ManuallyReleasing the Electric Parking Brake (page272).
EMERGENCY TOWING - PLUG-IN
HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE
(PHEV)
If your vehicle becomes inoperable withoutaccess to wheel dollies or a vehicle transporttrailer, it can be flat-towed with all wheels onthe ground, regardless of the powertrain andtransmission configuration, under thefollowing conditions:
•Your vehicle is facing forward for towingin a forward direction.
•You switch Neutral Tow on.
•You release the parking brake.
•Maximum speed is 35 mph (55 km/h).
•Maximum distance is 50 mi (80 km).
Switching Neutral Tow On
1.Switch your vehicle on in accessorymode.
2.Press the menu button on the steeringwheel to enter the instrument clusterdisplay main menu.
3.Select Settings.
4.Select Neutral Tow.
5.Follow the instructions on the informationdisplay.
6.Fully press the brake pedal.
7.Shift into neutral (N).
8.Switch the ignition off.
Note:Failure to follow these instructionscould result in damage to the transmission.
Note:Switching neutral tow on requiresbattery power.
Note: Put your climate control system inrecirculated air mode to prevent exhaustfumes from entering your vehicle. SeeClimate Control (page 168).
Switching Neutral Tow Off
1.Switch your vehicle on in accessorymode.
2.Fully press the brake pedal.
3.Shift into park (P).
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Protected ComponentRatingItem
SYNC.15 A17RF transceiver module.
Driver power seat switch.7.5 A18Passenger power seat switch.Wireless accessory charging module.Selectable drive mode switch.Driver state monitor.
Headlamp switch pack.7.5 A19Telematics control unit module.Bluetooth low energy module.
Not used (spare).10 A20
Climate control.7.5 A21E-shifter module.
Instrument cluster.7.5 A22Steering column control module.
Audio unit.20 A23
Not used (spare).20 A24
Not used (spare).30 A25
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Do not use supplemental engine oil additivesbecause they are unnecessary and couldlead to engine damage that the vehiclewarranty may not cover.
1.Clean the area surrounding the engineoil filler cap before you remove it.
2.Remove the engine oil filler cap.
3.Add engine oil that meets ourspecifications. See Capacities andSpecifications (page 495).
4.Reinstall the engine oil filler cap. Turn itclockwise until you feel a strongresistance.
Note: Do not add oil further than themaximum mark. Oil levels above themaximum mark may cause engine damage.
Note:Immediately soak up any oil spillagewith an absorbent cloth.
INTELLIGENT OIL LIFE MONITOR
Under certain conditions the vehicle’sintelligent oil life monitor may determine youroil requires replacement prior to your generalservice. Should this occur it is recommendedyou replace your oil within two weeks or500 mi (800 km) of being alerted.
Your authorized dealer will be able to adviseyou whether only an engine oil and filterchange is recommended or whether youshould complete your general serviceinclusive of oil and oil Filter.
RESETTING THE INTELLIGENT OIL LIFEMONITOR
Use the information display controls on thesteering wheel to reset the oil changeindicator.
From the main menu scroll to:
Action and descriptionMessage
Press the right arrow button,then from this menu scroll tothe following message.
Settings
Press the right arrow button,then from this menu scroll tothe following message.
Vehicle
Press the right arrow button,then from this menu scroll tothe following message.
Oil Life
Press and hold the OK buttonuntil the instrument clusterdisplays the followingmessage.
Hold OK toReset
Reset Successful
When the oil change indicatorresets the instrument clusterdisplays 100%.
Remaining Life
{00}%
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Action and descriptionMessage
If the instrument clusterdisplays one of the followingmessages, repeat theprocess.
Not Reset
Reset Cancelled
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY ANDSPECIFICATION
For filling information, please refer to theCapacities and Specifications section of yourowner's manual. See Engine Oil Capacityand Specification (page 434).
ENGINE AIR FILTER
CHANGING THE ENGINE AIR FILTER -2.0L ECOBOOST™
WARNING: To reduce the risk ofvehicle damage and personal burn injuries,do not start your engine with the aircleaner removed and do not remove itwhile the engine is running.
Change the air filter element at the properintervals.
When changing the air filter element, useonly the air filter element listed. SeeMotorcraft Parts (page 497).
Note:Failure to use the correct air filterelement could result in severe enginedamage that the vehicle warranty may notcover.
Note: When servicing the air filter, do notallow foreign material to enter the airinduction system. The engine is susceptibleto damage from even small particles.
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•Use a spray with a 40° wide spray anglepattern.
•Keep the nozzle at a 12 in (305 mm)distance and 90° angle to your vehicle'ssurface.
•Do not use water pressure higher than2,000 psi (14,000 kPa).
•Do not use water hotter than 179°F (82°C).
Note:Holding the pressure washer nozzleat an angle to the vehicle's surface maydamage graphics and cause the edges topeel away from the vehicle's surface.
CLEANING CAMERA LENSES ANDSENSORS
We recommend that you only use lukewarmor cold water and a soft cloth to clean thecamera lens and sensors.
Note:Do not pressure wash camera lensand sensors.
CLEANING THE UNDERBODY
Flush the complete underside of your vehiclefrequently. Keep body and door drain holesfree from packed dirt.
Rear suspension components may requireregular cleaning with a power washer or athorough rinse with a strong stream of waterif the vehicle is operated in dusty or muddyenvironments. Rear leaf springs or othersuspension components may emit squeakingor popping noises while operating thevehicle if particles, such as dirt, rocks, orother debris, are present in the components.
CLEANING THE INTERIOR
CLEANING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
WARNING: Do not use chemicalsolvents or strong detergents whencleaning the steering wheel or instrumentpanel to avoid contamination of the airbagsystem.
We recommend that you only clean theinstrument panel and cluster lens with adamp soft cloth. Dry the area with a clean,soft cloth.
For additional information and assistance,we recommend that you contact anauthorized dealer.
Note:Avoid cleaners or polishes thatincrease the gloss of the upper portion ofthe instrument panel. The dull finish in thisarea helps protect you from undesirablewindshield reflection.
CLEANING PLASTIC
We recommend that you only use a mildsoap and water solution on a soft cloth. Drythe area with a clean, soft cloth.
CLEANING DISPLAYS AND SCREENS
We recommend that you only use amicrofiber cloth in a circular motion to cleanoff the fingerprint or dust.
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NORMAL SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™
Your vehicle has an Intelligent Oil-LifeMonitor that determines when you shouldchange the engine oil based on how you useyour vehicle. By using several important
factors in its calculations, the monitor helpsreduce the cost of owning your vehicle andreduces environmental waste at the sametime.
This means you do not have to remember tochange the oil on a mileage-based schedule.Your vehicle lets you know when an oilchange is due by displaying a message inthe instrument cluster display.
The following table provides examples ofvehicle use and its impact on oil changeintervals. It is a guideline only. Actual oilchange intervals depend on several factorsand generally decrease with severity of use.
When to Expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED Message
Vehicle Use and ExampleInterval1
Normal
7,500–10,000 mi (12,000–16,000 km)Normal commuting with highway drivingNo, or moderate, load or towingFlat to moderately hilly roadsNo extended idling
Severe
5,000–7,500 mi (8,000–12,000 km)Moderate to heavy load or towingMountainous or off-road conditionsExtended idlingExtended hot or cold operation
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When to Expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED Message
Vehicle Use and ExampleInterval1
Extreme
3,000–5,000 mi (5,000–8,000 km)Maximum load or towingExtreme hot or cold operationExtended engine idling
1 Hybrid vehicles may achieve longer distances between oil changes, but do not exceed the one year max oil change interval. Remaining oillife can be accessed through the instrument cluster display.
Maintenance Intervals
At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Instrument Cluster Display 1
Change the engine oil and filter. 2
Rotate the tires.
Perform a multi-point inspection, recommended.
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level. Consult your dealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, rotors, hoses and the parking brake.
Inspect the engine coolant level and strength and the hoses.
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