Stability Control
Principle of Operation................................103
Using Stability Control..............................104
Parking Aids
Rear View Camera......................................105
Cruise Control
What Is Cruise Control..............................106
Switching Cruise Control On and Off........................................................................106
Setting the Cruise Control Speed.........106
Canceling the Set Speed..........................107
Resuming the Set Speed..........................107
Cruise Control Indicators..........................107
Using Adaptive Cruise Control................107
Driving Aids
Driver Alert.......................................................114
Lane Keeping System.................................115
Steering............................................................118
Pre-Collision Assist......................................118
Load Carrying
Load Limit.......................................................122
Towing
Towing a Trailer.............................................127
Recommended Towing Weights...........128
Essential Towing Checks..........................129
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......135
Driving Hints
Reduced Engine Performance................136
Economical Driving.....................................136
Breaking-In.....................................................137
Driving Through Water...............................137
Floor Mats.......................................................137
Roadside Emergencies
Hazard Flashers...........................................139
Jump Starting the Vehicle........................139
Transporting the Vehicle..........................140
Crash and BreakdownInformation
Roadside Assistance..................................142
Post-Collision Braking...............................143
Automatic Crash Shutoff.........................143
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need..............144
In California (U.S. Only)............................145
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only).....................146
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada........................................................147
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.........................................................................148
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).........................................................................148
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only).........................................................................149
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart..........................150
Changing a Fuse..........................................159
Maintenance
General Information....................................161
Opening and Closing the Hood...............161
Under Hood Overview...............................162
Engine Oil Dipstick......................................163
Engine Oil Check..........................................163
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................164
Changing the Engine Air Filter................165
Engine Coolant Check...............................165
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.........................................................................170
Brake Fluid Check.........................................172
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DRIVER ALERT (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING: You are responsible forcontrolling your vehicle at all times. Thesystem is designed to be an aid and doesnot relieve you of your responsibility todrive with due care and attention. Failureto follow this instruction could result inthe loss of control of your vehicle,personal injury or death.
WARNING: The system may notfunction if the sensor is blocked.
WARNING: Take regular restbreaks if you feel tired. Do not wait forthe system to warn you.
WARNING: Certain driving stylesmay result in the system warning youeven if you are not feeling tired.
WARNING: In cold and severeweather conditions the system may notfunction. Rain, snow and spray can alllimit sensor performance.
WARNING: The system will notoperate if the sensor cannot track theroad lane markings.
WARNING: If damage occurs in theimmediate area surrounding the sensor,have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
WARNING: The system may notcorrectly operate if your vehicle is fittedwith a suspension kit not approved byus.
Note:Keep the windshield free fromobstructions. For example, bird droppings,insects and snow or ice.
Note:If the camera is blocked or if thewindshield is damaged, the system may notfunction.
Note:The system remembers the lastsetting when you start your vehicle, unlessit detects a MyKey™.
Note:If enabled in the menu, the systemactivates at speeds above 40 mph(64 km/h).
The system monitors your driving behaviorusing various inputs including the frontcamera sensor.
If the system detects reduced drivingalertness below a certain threshold, thesystem alerts you using a tone and amessage in the information display.
Using Driver Alert
Switching the system on and off
You may switch the system on or offthrough the information display byselecting Settings, Driver Assist and thenDriver Alert in the menu. When activated,the system monitors your alertness levelbased upon your driving behavior in relationto the lane markings, and other factors.
System Warnings
Note: The system does not issue warningsbelow approximately 40 mph (64 km/h).
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Gauges...............................................................58GearboxSee: Transmission................................................95General Information on RadioFrequencies...................................................42General Maintenance Information.......249Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada...........................................................147Getting the Services You Need...............144
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HandbrakeSee: Parking Brake.............................................100Hazard Flashers............................................139Headlamp AdjustingSee: Adjusting the Headlamps......................176Headlamp RemovalSee: Removing a Headlamp...........................179HeadrestSee: Head Restraints...........................................76Head Restraints..............................................76HeatingSee: Climate Control...........................................73Hill Start Assist...............................................101Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate............................................................74Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes............................................................100Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood............161Horn....................................................................49Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid Capacityand Specification......................................236
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Ignition Switch.................................................81In California (U.S. Only).............................145Information Display Control......................49Information Displays....................................64General Information...........................................64Information Messages.................................68Installing Child Restraints...........................22Instrument Cluster........................................58Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................52
Instrument Panel............................................18Interior Mirror....................................................57Introduction.........................................................7
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Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................139
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Keys and Remote Controls.........................42
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Lane Keeping System..................................115Lighting Control...............................................51Lighting...............................................................51General Information.............................................51Load Carrying.................................................122Load Limit........................................................122Locking and Unlocking.................................45Lug NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel........................218
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Maintenance...................................................161General Information...........................................161Manual Climate Control...............................73Manual Seats....................................................77Message CenterSee: Information Displays.................................64MirrorsSee: Windows and Mirrors................................56Mobile CommunicationsEquipment......................................................10Motorcraft Parts - 7.3L................................227
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Normal Scheduled Maintenance...........252
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Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................164Oil CheckSee: Engine Oil Check.......................................163Opening and Closing the Hood................161
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