Check Every Month
The air filter restriction gauge.1
The engine oil level.
Function of all interior and the exterior lights.
The tires including the spare for wear and proper pressure.
The windshield washer fluid level.
The fuel and water separator. Drain if necessary or if indicated by the instrument cluster display.1
The holes and slots in the tail pipe to make sure they are functional and clear of debris.1
1 Diesel vehicles only.
Check Every Six Months
The battery connections. Clean if necessary.
The body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary.
The cooling system fluid level and the coolant system strength.
The door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
The hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary.
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Adjusting the Luggage CompartmentDivider..........................................................343Adjusting the Luggage Compartment LoadFloor..............................................................342Adjusting the Map.........................................517Changing the Format of the Map....................517Zooming the Map In and Out...........................517
Adjusting the Pedals......................................113Adjusting the Seatbelt Height.....................56Adjusting the Seatbelts DuringPregnancy......................................................55Adjusting the Sound Settings....................487Adjusting the Steering Wheel.....................112Adjusting the Volume..................................487Aid Mode........................................................302How Does Aid Mode Work..............................302What Is Aid Mode...............................................302
Airbag Precautions.........................................63Airbags...............................................................61Front Passenger Sensing System....................65
Air ConditioningSee: Climate Control..........................................159
Air Conditioning System Capacity andSpecification................................................474Alert and Aid Mode......................................303How Does Alert and Aid Mode Work............303What Is Alert and Aid Mode.............................303
Alert Mode.....................................................302Adjusting the Steering Wheel VibrationIntensity............................................................302How Does Alert Mode Work...........................302What Is Alert Mode............................................302
Alexa Built-In.................................................503Alexa Built-In Requirements......................503Alexa Built-In Settings.................................503AM/FM Radio.................................................488AM/FM Radio Limitations..................................488Selecting a Radio Station.................................489
Ambient Lighting...........................................133Adjusting Ambient Lighting..............................133Switching Ambient Lighting On and Off........133
Anti-Lock Braking System..........................232Anti-Lock Braking System Limitations..........232
Anti-Theft Alarm System.............................106Arming the Anti-Theft Alarm System..............107Disarming the Anti-Theft Alarm System........107How Does the Anti-Theft Alarm SystemWork...................................................................106What Are the Inclination Sensors....................107What Are the Interior Sensors.........................106What Is the Anti-Theft Alarm System.............106What Is the Perimeter Alarm............................106
Anti-Theft Alarm System Settings.............107Setting the Alarm Security Level.....................107Switching Ask on Exit On and Off...................107
What are the Alarm Security Levels...............107What Is Ask on Exit.............................................107
Appendices...................................................625Applying the Electric Parking Brake........235Applying the Electric Parking Brake in anEmergency..................................................235App Precautions............................................512App Requirements........................................512Apps.................................................................512Audio System................................................486AM/FM Radio.......................................................488Audio System – Troubleshooting...................493Digital Radio.........................................................489Satellite Radio......................................................491
Audio System Precautions.........................486Audio System – Troubleshooting.............493Audio System – Information Messages........493
Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror....................139What Is the Auto-Dimming ExteriorMirror..................................................................139
Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror.....................136Auto-Dimming Interior MirrorLimitations.........................................................136What Is the Auto-Dimming InteriorMirror..................................................................136
Auto Hold.......................................................243Auto Hold Indicators....................................244
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Autolamps........................................................121Autolamp Settings................................................121What Are Autolamps...........................................121
Autolock............................................................88Autolock Requirements.......................................88What Is Autolock...................................................88
Automatically Releasing the ElectricParking Brake.............................................236Automatic Crash Shutoff............................393Automatic Crash Shutoff Precautions...........393Re-Enabling Your Vehicle.................................393What Is Automatic Crash Shutoff...................393
Automatic Emergency Braking.................327Switching Automatic Emergency Braking Onand Off..............................................................327What Is Automatic Emergency Braking........327
Automatic Engine Stop...............................204How Does Automatic Engine StopWork..................................................................205Overriding Automatic Engine Stop................205Switching Automatic Engine Stop On andOff......................................................................205What Is Automatic Engine Stop......................204
Automatic High Beam Control...................124Automatic High Beam ControlIndicators..........................................................126Automatic High Beam ControlLimitations........................................................126
Automatic High Beam ControlPrecautions......................................................125Automatic High Beam ControlRequirements...................................................125How Does Automatic High Beam ControlWork...................................................................124Overriding Automatic High BeamControl...............................................................126Switching Automatic High Beam Control Onand Off...............................................................126
Automatic High Beam Control –Troubleshooting..........................................127Automatic High Beam Control – InformationMessages..........................................................127
Automatic Locking Mode..............................54Disengaging Automatic Locking Mode..........55Engaging Automatic Locking Mode................55What Is Automatic Locking Mode.....................54When to Use Automatic Locking Mode..........54
Automatic Return to Park (P).....................223Automatic Return to Park (P)Limitations........................................................223How Does Automatic Return to Park (P)Work..................................................................223What Is Automatic Return to Park (P)............223
Automatic Transmission AudibleWarnings......................................................223
Automatic Transmission.............................220Automatic Return to Park (P)...........................223Automatic Transmission Positions.................220Manually Shifting Gears.....................................221Temporary Neutral Mode.................................222
Automatic Transmission PositionIndicators......................................................221Automatic Transmission Positions...........220Drive (D).................................................................221Neutral (N)............................................................220Park (P)..................................................................220Reverse (R)...........................................................220
Automatic TransmissionPrecautions.................................................220Auto Mode.......................................................161Auto Mode Indicators..........................................161Switching Auto Mode On and Off....................161Switching Dual Mode On and Off...................162
Auto-Start-Stop.............................................208Auto-Start-Stop – Troubleshooting...............209
Auto-Start-Stop Indicators.........................208Auto-Start-Stop Precautions......................208Auto-Start-Stop – Troubleshooting.........209Auto-Start-Stop – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................210Auto-Start-Stop – InformationMessages........................................................209
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Autounlock.......................................................88Autounlock Requirements..................................88Switching Autounlock On and Off....................88What Is Autounlock..............................................88
Autowipers.......................................................114Adjusting the Sensitivity of the RainSensor.................................................................115Autowipers Settings.............................................114What Are Autowipers..........................................114
B
BatterySee: Changing the 12V Battery.......................424
Blind Spot Assist...........................................304Blind Spot Assist Indicators.............................305Blind Spot Assist Limitations...........................304How Does Blind Spot Assist Work.................304What Is Blind Spot Assist..................................304
Blind Spot Assist with TrailerCoverage.....................................................306Blind Spot Assist with Trailer CoverageIndicators..........................................................307Blind Spot Assist with Trailer CoverageLimitations.......................................................306How Does Blind Spot Assist with TrailerCoverage Work..............................................306
What Is Blind Spot Assist with TrailerCoverage.........................................................306
Blind Spot Information System...................311Blind Spot Information System –Troubleshooting..............................................316Blind Spot Information System With TrailerCoverage..........................................................313
Blind Spot Information SystemIndicators......................................................315Blind Spot Information SystemLimitations.....................................................311Blind Spot Information SystemPrecautions...................................................311Blind Spot Information SystemRequirements..............................................312Blind Spot Information System –Troubleshooting..........................................316Blind Spot Information System – InformationMessages..........................................................316
Blind Spot Information System With TrailerCoverage......................................................313Blind Spot Information System With TrailerCoverage Limitations.....................................313Selecting a Trailer................................................315Setting a Trailer Length......................................314What Is Blind Spot Information System withTrailer Coverage..............................................313
Bluetooth®........................................................511
Body Control Module Fuse Box...............408Accessing the Body Control Module FuseBox.....................................................................408Identifying the Fuses in the Body ControlModule Fuse Box...........................................409Locating the Body Control Module FuseBox.....................................................................408
Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood.............414
Booster Seats..................................................48Brake Fluid Specification...........................233Brake Over Accelerator..............................232Brake Precautions........................................232Brakes.............................................................232Anti-Lock Braking System................................232Brakes – Troubleshooting................................233
Brakes – Troubleshooting..........................233Brakes – Frequently Asked Questions.........234Brakes – Warning Lamps.................................233
Breaking-In.....................................................384
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Calculating Payload.....................................338Calculating the Load Limit..........................338Canceling the Set Speed...........................276Capacities and Specifications...................467
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Catalytic Converter.......................................218Catalytic Converter – Troubleshooting.........219
Catalytic Converter Precautions...............218Catalytic Converter –Troubleshooting..........................................219Catalytic Converter – Warning Lamps...........219
Center Console............................................200Opening the Center Console.........................200
Center Display Limitations.........................498Center Display Overview...........................498Center Display Precautions.......................498Changing a Flat Tire....................................459Changing a Road Wheel............................459Changing the 12V Battery..........................424Changing the Fuel Filter.............................424Changing the Language...............................151Changing the Measurement Unit...............151Changing the Radio Station.......................497Changing the Remote Control Battery......73Changing the Temperature Unit.................151Changing the Tire Pressure Unit................151Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot Nameor Password................................................484Charging a Device........................................194Charging a Wireless Device.......................198Checking MyKey System Status.................84Checking the Brake Fluid..........................232Checking the Coolant..................................418
Checking the Seatbelts.................................58Checking the Tire Pressures.....................449Checking the Wiper Blades.........................116Childminder Mirror........................................136Childminder Mirror Precautions.......................136Locating the Childminder Mirror......................136
Children and Airbags.....................................65Child Restraint Anchor Points......................40Locating the Child Restraint Lower AnchorPoints...................................................................40Locating the Child Restraint Top TetherAnchor Points.....................................................41What Are the Child Restraint AnchorPoints...................................................................40
Child Restraints................................................41Child Restraint Position Information..................41Child Restraints Recommendation...................43
Child Safety......................................................39Child Restraint Anchor Points............................40Child Restraints.......................................................41Installing Child Restraints....................................44
Child Safety Locks...........................................51Child Safety Precautions...............................39Cleaning Products.......................................429Cleaning the Exterior..................................430Cleaning Camera Lenses and Sensors........432Cleaning Chrome, Aluminium or StainlessSteel..................................................................430
Cleaning Headlamps and Rear Lamps.........430Cleaning Stripes or Graphics............................431Cleaning the Engine Compartment................431Cleaning the Exterior Precautions.................430Cleaning the Underbody..................................432Cleaning Wheels..................................................431Cleaning Windows and Wiper Blades..........430
Cleaning the Interior....................................432Cleaning Carpets and Floor Mats..................433Cleaning Displays and Screens......................432Cleaning Fabric Seats and Headliners.........433Cleaning Leather and Vinyl..............................433Cleaning Moonroof Tracks...............................434Cleaning Plastic..................................................432Cleaning Seatbelts.............................................434Cleaning the Instrument Panel.......................432
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................84Climate Control..............................................159Auto Mode.............................................................161
Climate Control Hints...................................162Closing the Liftgate......................................100Closing the Hands-Free Liftgate.....................102Closing the Liftgate From Inside YourVehicle...............................................................100Closing the Liftgate From Outside YourVehicle................................................................101Closing the Liftgate Using the RemoteControl................................................................101
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Doors and Locks Audible Warnings..........89Doors and Locks.............................................87Autolock..................................................................88Autounlock.............................................................88Doors and Locks – Troubleshooting...............89Mislock.....................................................................88Operating the Doors From Inside YourVehicle.................................................................87Operating the Doors From Outside YourVehicle.................................................................87
Doors and Locks – Troubleshooting.........89Doors and Locks – Frequently AskedQuestions...........................................................90Doors and Locks – InformationMessages...........................................................89Doors and Locks – Warning Lamps.................89
Drive Belt Routing........................................428Drive Mode Control.....................................294Drive Mode Control – Troubleshooting.......298Drive Modes........................................................295
Drive Mode Control –Troubleshooting.........................................298Drive Mode Control – Frequently AskedQuestions........................................................299Drive Mode Control – InformationMessages.........................................................298Drive Mode Control – Warning Lamps.........298
Drive Modes..................................................295Conserve..............................................................295Deep Conditions................................................295Excite.....................................................................296Normal...................................................................296Normal 4A............................................................297Slippery.................................................................297Slow Climb...........................................................297
Driver Alert.....................................................330Driver Alert – Troubleshooting........................331
Driver Alert Limitations................................331Driver Alert Precautions.............................330Driver Alert – Troubleshooting..................331Driver Alert – Information Messages.............331
Driving Economically...................................384Driving Hints..................................................384Driving in Special Conditions..........................385
Driving in Special Conditions....................385Driving In Sand....................................................386Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain.................385Driving Through Mud and Water....................385
Driving on Snow and Ice............................384Driving Through Shallow Water...............386
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Easy Entry and Exit.........................................97
Electric Parking Brake AudibleWarning........................................................236Electric Parking Brake.................................235Electric Parking Brake –Troubleshooting.............................................236
Electric Parking Brake –Troubleshooting.........................................236Electric Parking Brake – InformationMessages.........................................................237Electric Parking Brake – WarningLamps...............................................................236
Electric Power Steering..............................252Electric Power Steering Precautions.............252How Does Electric Power SteeringWork..................................................................252
Electromagnetic Compatibility.................625Electronic Limited-Slip Differential..........230Electronic Limited-Slip Differential –Troubleshooting..............................................231
Electronic Limited-Slip Differential –Troubleshooting..........................................231Electronic Limited-Slip Differential –Information Messages...................................231
Emergency Call Limitations...........................71Emergency Call Requirements....................70Emergency Call System Data......................28Emergency Towing......................................399
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Emission Law - United States ofAmerica.........................................................621Enabling Apps on an AndroidDevice...........................................................512Enabling Apps on an iOS Device..............512Enabling or Disabling PersonalProfiles..........................................................515Enabling Remote Start.................................156End User License Agreement....................591Engine Air Filter............................................423Changing the Engine Air Filter........................423
Engine Block Heater...................................203Engine Block Heater Precautions..................203How Does the Engine Block HeaterWork..................................................................203Using the Engine Block Heater......................204
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.......144Engine Oil Capacity andSpecification...............................................469Engine Oil........................................................417Adding Engine Oil...............................................417Checking the Engine Oil Level.........................417Engine Oil Capacity and Specification...........418Engine Oil Dipstick Overview...........................417Resetting the Intelligent Oil Life Monitor.......418
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge........................144Engine Specifications..................................467Entering a Parallel Parking Space...........266
Entering a Perpendicular ParkingSpace............................................................266Evasive Steering Assist...............................327Evasive Steering Assist Limitations...............328Switching Evasive Steering Assist On andOff......................................................................328What Is Evasive Steering Assist......................327
Event Data........................................................26Exiting a Parking Space..............................267Export Unique Options...............................622Extending the Remote Start Duration......157Exterior Bulbs................................................428Exterior Bulb Specification Chart...................428
Exterior Lamps...............................................122Exterior Lamp Indicators....................................123Exterior Lamps On Audible Warning..............123Switching the Daytime Running Lamps Onand Off...............................................................122Switching Welcome Lighting On andOff.......................................................................123Using the Front Fog Lamps..............................123Using the Turn Signal Lamps...........................122
Exterior Lighting Control.............................120Exterior Lighting............................................120Adaptive Front Lighting.....................................130Autolamps..............................................................121Automatic High Beam Control.........................124
Automatic High Beam Control –Troubleshooting..............................................127Exterior Lamps.....................................................122Glare Free Lighting.............................................127Glare Free Lighting – Troubleshooting.........130Headlamps............................................................120Headlamps – Troubleshooting.........................121
Exterior Mirrors..............................................138Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror..........................139
F
Fastening and Unfastening theSeatbelts........................................................53Feature Bar....................................................499Federal Highway AdministrationRegulation....................................................591Flat TireSee: Changing a Flat Tire.................................459
Floor Mats.......................................................387Folding the Exterior Mirrors........................138Foot PedalsSee: Adjusting the Pedals..................................113
Ford Power-UpSee: Software Update Settings......................520See: Vehicle Software Updates.....................520
Four-Wheel Drive.........................................224Four-Wheel Drive Modes.................................226
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Switching Glare Free Lighting On andOff.......................................................................129
Glare Free Lighting –Troubleshooting..........................................130Glare Free Lighting – InformationMessages..........................................................130
Global Opening..............................................134Switching Global Opening On and Off..........135Using Global Opening........................................135What Is Global Opening.....................................134
Glossary of Tire Terminology....................443Glove Compartment....................................200Opening the Glove Compartment.................200
H
Headlamp AdjustingSee: Adjusting the Headlamps.......................427
Headlamps......................................................120Adjusting the Level of the Headlamps..........120Headlamp Indicators..........................................120Switching Headlamp Exit Delay On andOff.......................................................................120Using the High Beam Headlamps..................120
Headlamps – Troubleshooting...................121Headlamps – Frequently AskedQuestions...........................................................121
Head Up Display...........................................152Head Up Display – Troubleshooting..............155
Head Up Display Indicators........................154Head Up Display Settings...........................152Head Up Display – Troubleshooting........155Head Up Display – InformationMessages..........................................................155
Heated Seats..................................................173Heated Seat Precautions...................................173Switching the Heated Seats On and Off.......173
HeatingSee: Climate Control..........................................159
Hill Descent Control....................................250Hill Descent Control – Troubleshooting........251
Hill Descent Control Indicator....................251Hill Descent Control Precautions.............250Hill Descent Control –Troubleshooting..........................................251Hill Descent Control – InformationMessages..........................................................251
Hill Start Assist..............................................242Hill Start Assist – Troubleshooting.................242
Hill Start Assist Precautions.......................242Hill Start Assist – Troubleshooting..........242Hill Start Assist – InformationMessages.........................................................242
Hitches............................................................345Hooking Up a Trailer Using aWeight-Distributing Hitch.............................346Installing a Hitch.................................................345
Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood.............414
Horn...................................................................112How Does 911 Assist Work...........................70How Does ActiveGlide™ Work..................286How Does Active Park Assist Work.........265How Does Adaptive Cruise Control WithStop and Go Work.....................................270How Does Auto Hold Work.......................243How Does Blind Spot Information SystemWork................................................................311How Does Cross Traffic Alert Work..........317How Does Drive Mode ControlWork..............................................................294How Does Driver Alert Work.....................330How Does Easy Entry and Exit Work.........97How Does Four-Wheel Drive Work.........224How Does Hill Descent ControlWork..............................................................250How Does Hill Start Assist Work..............242How Does Pre-Collision Assist Work.......321How Does Reverse Braking AssistWork..............................................................238
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