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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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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW
Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See Washer Fluid Check (page 177).A
Automatic transmission fluid dipstick. See Automatic Transmission FluidCheck (page 170).B
Engine oil dipstick. See Engine Oil Dipstick (page 163).C
Air cleaner assembly. See Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 165).D
Engine oil filler cap. See Engine Oil Check (page 163).E
Brake fluid reservoir. See Brake Fluid Check (page 172).F
Engine coolant reservoir. See Engine Coolant Check (page 165).G
Engine compartment fuse box. See Fuses (page 150).H
Power steering fluid reservoir. See Power Steering Fluid Check (page 173).I
Battery. See Changing the 12V Battery (page 173).J
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ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
Minimum.A
Nominal.B
Maximum.C
ENGINE OIL CHECK
1.Make sure that your vehicle is on levelground.
2.Check the oil level before starting theengine, or switch the engine off afterwarm up and wait 15 minutes for theoil to drain into the oil pan.
Note:Checking the oil level too soon couldresult in an inaccurate reading.
3.Remove the dipstick and wipe it witha clean, lint-free cloth.
4.Reinstall the dipstick and make sure itis fully seated.
5.Remove the dipstick again to check theoil level.
Note: If the oil level is between themaximum and minimum marks, the oil levelis acceptable. Do not add oil.
6.If the oil level is at the minimum mark,immediately add oil.
7.Reinstall the dipstick. Make sure it isfully seated.
Note:The oil consumption of new enginesreaches its normal level after approximately3,000 mi (5,000 km).
Note:Increases in oil level can occur fromfrequent short trips that do not allow theengine to get to operating temperature, aswell as frequent idling or low speed drivingfor long periods of time.
Note:If oil levels are continuously notedabove the maximum mark, schedule a visitto your authorized dealer.
Adding Engine Oil
WARNING: Do not add engine oilwhen the engine is hot. Failure to followthis instruction could result in personalinjury.
WARNING: Do not remove the fillercap when the engine is running.
Do not use supplemental engine oiladditives because they are unnecessaryand could lead to engine damage that thevehicle warranty 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 226).
4.Reinstall the engine oil filler cap. Turnit clockwise 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.
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Connecting the Vehicle to a MobileNetwork............................................................238Connected Vehicle Data...............................16Connected Vehicle Limitations..............238Connected Vehicle Requirements........238Connected Vehicle –Troubleshooting........................................238Connected Vehicle – Frequently AskedQuestions........................................................238Connecting a Bluetooth® Device..........242Connecting the Vehicle to a MobileNetwork........................................................238Connecting FordPass to the Modem.........238Disabling the Connectivity Device...............238Enabling and Disabling the Modem...........238What Is the Modem..........................................238Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check............................165Cooling System Capacity andSpecification..............................................230Crash and Breakdown Information........142Automatic Crash Shutoff.................................143Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......40Cruise Control................................................106Cruise Control Indicators...........................107Cruise Control - Vehicles With: AdaptiveCruise Control...............................................48Cruise Control - Vehicles With: CruiseControl............................................................48Customer Assistance..................................144Customer Information...............................258Radio Frequency CertificationLabels................................................................258
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Data Privacy......................................................14Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:Configurable Daytime RunningLamps..............................................................52Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)............53Direction Indicators.......................................53Doors and Locks.............................................45Driver Alert........................................................114Driver and Passenger Airbags...................36Driving Aids......................................................114Driving Hints...................................................136
Driving Through Water................................137DRLSee: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:Configurable Daytime Running Lamps....52See: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................53
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Economical Driving......................................136Electromagnetic Compatibility..............270Emergency Call System Data.....................16Emission Law....................................................91End User License Agreement..................273Engine Block Heater......................................83Engine Coolant Check................................165Engine Emission Control..............................91Engine ImmobilizerSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.....................47Engine Oil Capacity andSpecification...............................................229Engine Oil Check...........................................163Engine Oil Dipstick.......................................163Engine Specifications................................226Environment......................................................17Essential Towing Checks...........................129Event Data.........................................................15Exterior Mirrors................................................56
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Fastening the Seatbelts................................31Flat TireSee: Changing a Road Wheel........................218Floor Mats........................................................137Ford Credit...........................................................7Ford Protect...................................................247Fuel and Refueling.........................................85Fuel Consumption.........................................89Fuel Filter.........................................................178Fuel Quality - E85..........................................85Fuel Quality - Gasoline.................................87Fuel Tank Capacity.......................................231Fuses.................................................................150Fuse Specification Chart...........................150
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