MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS
Service your vehicle regularly to helpmaintain its roadworthiness and resale value.There is a large network of authorizeddealers that are there to help you with theirprofessional servicing expertise. We believethat their specially trained technicians arebest qualified to service your vehicle properlyand expertly. They are supported by a widerange of highly specialized tools developedspecifically for servicing your vehicle.
If your vehicle requires professional service,an authorized dealer can provide thenecessary parts and service. Check yourwarranty information to find out which partsand services are covered.
Use only recommended fuels, lubricants,fluids and service parts conforming tospecifications. See Capacities andSpecifications (page 467).
•Do not work on a hot engine.
•Make sure that nothing gets caught inmoving parts.
•Do not work on a vehicle with the enginerunning in an enclosed space, unless youare sure you have enough ventilation.
•Keep all open flames and other burningmaterial, such as cigarettes, away fromthe battery and all fuel related parts.
•Set the parking brake, shift thetransmission to park (P) and block thewheels.
OPENING AND CLOSING THE
HOOD
WARNING: Make sure that you fullylatch the hood before driving. Failure tofollow this instruction could result inpersonal injury or death.
1.Pull the hood release handle under theleft-hand side of the instrument panel.
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2.Pull the secondary release lever underthe front of the hood near the center ofyour vehicle.
3.Raise the hood until the lift cylinders holdit open.4.To close, lower the hood and make surethat it fully latches.
UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW
Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See Adding Washer Fluid (page 118).A
Engine compartment fuse box. See Accessing the Under Hood Fuse Box (page 401).B
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ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS
Vertical Aim Adjustment
The headlamps on your vehicle are properlyaimed at the assembly plant. If your vehiclehas been in an accident, contact anauthorized dealer to check and realign yourheadlamps.
Headlamp Aiming Target
8 feet (2.4 m).A
Center height of lamp to ground.B
25 feet (7.6 m).C
Horizontal reference line.D
1.Park your vehicle directly in front of a wallor screen on a level surface,approximately 25 ft (7.6 m) away.
2.Measure the height from the center ofyour headlamp, indicated by a 3millimeter circle on the lens, to theground and mark an 8 ft (2.4 m)horizontal reference line on the verticalwall or screen at this height, a piece ofmasking tape works well.
3.Switch on the low beam headlamps toilluminate the wall or screen and openthe hood. Cover one of the headlampsso no light hits the wall.
4.On the wall or screen, observe a lightpattern with a distinct horizontal edgetoward the right. If this edge is not at thehorizontal reference line, adjust the beamso the edge is at the same height as thehorizontal reference line.
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Tampering With a Noise ControlSystem
Federal laws prohibit the following acts:
•Removal or rendering inoperative by anyperson other than for purposes ofmaintenance.
•Repair or replacement of any device orelement of the design incorporated intoa new vehicle for the purpose of noisecontrol prior to its sale or delivery to theultimate purchaser or while it is in use.
•The use of the vehicle after any personremoves or renders inoperative anydevice or element of the design.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agencymay presume to constitute tampering asfollows:
•Removal of hood blanket, fender apronabsorbers, fender apron barriers,underbody noise shields or acousticallyabsorptive material.
•Tampering or rendering inoperative theengine speed governor, to allow enginespeed to exceed manufacturerspecifications.
If the engine does not start, runs rough,experiences a decrease in engineperformance, experiences excess fuelconsumption or produces excessive exhaustsmoke, check for the following:
•A plugged or disconnected air inletsystem hose.
•A plugged engine air filter element.
•Water in the fuel filter and waterseparator.
•A clogged fuel filter.
•Contaminated fuel.
•Air in the fuel system, due to looseconnections.
•An open or pinched sensor hose.
•Incorrect engine oil level.
•Incorrect fuel for climatic conditions.
•Incorrect engine oil viscosity for climacticconditions.
Note:Some vehicles have a lifetime fuel filterthat is integrated with the fuel tank. Regularmaintenance or replacement is not needed.
Note:If these checks do not help you correctthe concern, have your vehicle checked assoon as possible.
Noise Emissions Warranty, ProhibitedTampering Acts and Maintenance
On January 1, 1978, Federal regulationbecame effective governing the noiseemission on trucks over 10,000 lb (4,536 kg)Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Thepreceding statements concerning prohibitedtampering acts and maintenance, and thenoise warranty found in the Warranty Guide,are applicable to complete chassis cabs over10,000 lb (4,536 kg) GVWR.
EXPORT UNIQUE OPTIONS
For your particular global region, your vehiclemay be equipped with features and optionsthat are different from the features andoptions that are described in this Owner’sManual. A market unique supplement maybe supplied that complements this book. Byreferring to the market unique supplement,if provided, you can properly identify thosefeatures, recommendations and
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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
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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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Four-Wheel Drive – Troubleshooting............227
Four-Wheel Drive Indicators......................227Four-Wheel Drive Limitations....................225Four-Wheel Drive Modes...........................226Four-Wheel Drive Auto.....................................227Four-Wheel Drive High.....................................227Four-Wheel Drive Low.......................................227Two-Wheel Drive High......................................226
Four-Wheel Drive Precautions..................224Four-Wheel Drive –Troubleshooting.........................................227Four-Wheel Drive – InformationMessages.........................................................228Four-Wheel Drive – Warning Lamps.............227
Front Axle Fluid Capacity andSpecification................................................478Front Exterior...................................................35Front Parking Aid..........................................257Front Parking Aid Audible Warnings.............258Front Parking Aid Limitations..........................257Locating the Front Parking Aid Sensors.......257What is the Front Parking Aid..........................257
Front Passenger Sensing System..............65Front Passenger Sensing SystemIndicators............................................................68Front Passenger Sensing SystemPrecautions........................................................67
How Does the Front Passenger SensingSystem Work.....................................................65What Is the Front Passenger SensingSystem................................................................65
Front Seat Precautions................................167Front Seats......................................................167Heated Seats........................................................173Massage Seats.....................................................172Power Seats..........................................................168Ventilated Seats...................................................174
Fuel and Refueling.........................................211Fuel and Refueling – Troubleshooting...........217Fuel Quality...........................................................212Refueling................................................................214Running Out of Fuel............................................213
Fuel and Refueling Precautions.................211Fuel and Refueling –Troubleshooting..........................................217Fuel and Refueling – InformationMessages..........................................................217Fuel and Refueling – Warning Lamps............217
Fuel Gauge......................................................143Fuel Gauge Limitations......................................143Locating the Fuel Filler Door............................143What Is Distance to Empty................................144What Is the Fuel Gauge.....................................143What Is the Low Fuel Reminder.......................143
Fuel Quality.....................................................212Selecting the Correct Fuel................................212
Fuel Tank Capacity.......................................216Fuse Precautions...........................................401Fuses................................................................401Body Control Module Fuse Box.....................408Fuses – Troubleshooting...................................413Under Hood Fuse Box.......................................401
Fuses – Troubleshooting.............................413Fuses – Frequently Asked Questions............413
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Garage Door Opener AdditionalAssistance....................................................192Garage Door Opener...................................188Garage Door Opener Introduction...........188Garage Door Opener Precautions andFrequencies.................................................188General Maintenance Information...........529Glare Free Lighting.......................................127Glare Free Lighting Indicators.........................129Glare Free Lighting Limitations.......................129Glare Free Lighting Precautions.....................128Glare Free Lighting Requirements..................128How Does Glare Free Lighting Work.............127Overriding Glare Free Lighting........................129
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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
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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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Switching the Massage Seats On andOff.......................................................................182
Memory Function..........................................186Memory Function Precautions...................186Mislock..............................................................88Mislock Limitations...............................................88Switching Mislock On and Off...........................88What Is Mislock.....................................................88
Mobile Communications Equipment........591Mobile Device Data........................................27Moonroof Bounce-Back................................141Overriding Moonroof Bounce-Back................141What Is Moonroof Bounce-Back.......................141
Moonroof.........................................................140Moonroof Bounce-Back......................................141
Motorcraft Parts............................................468Muting the Audio..........................................487MyKey Settings................................................82Configurable MyKey Settings............................82Non-Configurable MyKey Settings...................82
MyKey – Troubleshooting............................85MyKey – Frequently Asked Questions...........86MyKey – Information Messages........................85
MyKey™..............................................................82MyKey Settings......................................................82MyKey – Troubleshooting...................................85
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Navigation Map Updates.............................517Navigation.......................................................517Adjusting the Map...............................................517Live Traffic.............................................................517Route Guidance...................................................519Setting a Destination..........................................518Waypoints..............................................................518
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..............533
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Opening and Closing the Hood................414Opening and Closing the LiftgateWindow.........................................................103Opening and Closing the Moonroof........140Opening and Closing the Sunshade........140Opening and Closing the Windows..........134Opening the Liftgate......................................98Opening the Hands-Free Liftgate....................99Opening the Liftgate From Inside YourVehicle................................................................98Opening the Liftgate From Outside YourVehicle................................................................98Opening the Liftgate Using the RemoteControl................................................................99
Operating the Doors From Inside YourVehicle............................................................87Opening the Doors From Inside YourVehicle.................................................................87Unlocking and Locking the Doors Using theCentral Locking.................................................87
Operating the Doors From Outside YourVehicle............................................................87Unlocking and Locking the Doors Using theKey Blade............................................................87Unlocking and Locking the Doors Using theRemote Control.................................................87
Ordering a Canadian French Owner'sManual..........................................................543OTASee: Software Update Settings......................520See: Vehicle Software Updates.....................520
Overhead Storage.......................................200Opening the Overhead StorageCompartment..................................................200
Overriding Reverse Braking Assist..........239Overriding the Set Speed..........................278Over the airSee: Software Update Settings......................520
Over-the-airSee: Software Update Settings......................520See: Vehicle Software Updates.....................520See: Vehicle Software Updates.....................520
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