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911 Assist™ ...................... 408, 488
A
ABS (see Brakes) ..................... 205
Accessing and using your
USB port .................................... 467
Accessing call history/phone
book during active call ............. 398
Accessing your calendar .......... 488
Accessing your media menu
features ...................................... 420
Accessing your phone menu
features ...................................... 399
Accessory delay .......................... 96
Active call menu options ......... 398
Active Park Assist ..................... 212
Adaptive Cruise Control ........... 221
Adding (pairing) a phone ........ 475
Advanced menu options ... 407, 427
Advanced menu options
(prompts, languages, defaults,
master reset, installing
applications) .............................. 407
Airbag supplemental restraint
system .......................................... 45
and child safety seats .............. 46
description ................................ 45
disposal ...................................... 54
driver airbag .............................. 45
passenger airbag ....................... 45
side airbag ........................... 45, 50
Air cleaner filter ....... 300–301, 360
Air conditioning ........................ 142
manual heating and air
conditioning system ............... 142All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road ......................... 197
Ambient mood/lighting ............. 493
AM/FM ....................................... 450
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) .............................. 205
Anti-theft system .................. 77, 80
arming the system .............. 77, 80
disarming a triggered system .. 80
Audio system
Single CD ................ 130, 134, 136
Audio system
(see Radio) ................ 130, 134, 136
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive ................................. 192
fluid, adding ............................ 292
fluid, checking ........................ 292
fluid, refill capacities .............. 356
fluid, specification .................. 356
Selectshift (SST) .................... 193
Auxiliary Input Jack ................. 461
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) .. 137
Auxiliary powerpoint ................ 173
A/V inputs .......................... 139, 472
B
Battery ....................................... 298
acid, treating emergencies ..... 298
jumping a disabled battery .... 259
maintenance-free .................... 298
replacement, specifications ... 360
servicing .................................. 298
Blind Spot Information
System ....................................... 229
Booster seats ............................... 23
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Brakes ........................................ 204
anti-lock ................................... 205
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ........................... 205
brake warning light ................ 205
fluid, checking and adding .... 297
fluid, refill capacities .............. 356
fluid, specifications ................. 356
lubricant specifications .......... 356
parking .................................... 205
shift interlock .......................... 195
trailer ....................................... 249
C
Capacities for refilling fluids .... 356
Cargo net ................................... 240
CD .............................. 130, 134, 136
CD player .......................... 128, 463
CD voice commands ................. 464
Cell phone use ............................ 16
Changing a tire ......................... 339
Child safety restraints .......... 28, 30
Child safety seats
attaching with tether straps .... 30
automatic locking mode
(retractor) ................................. 36
LATCH ....................................... 28
Child safety seats - booster
seats ............................................. 23
Cleaning the touchscreen ........ 438
Cleaning your vehicle ............... 309
engine compartment .............. 311
instrument panel .................... 313
interior ..................................... 312
plastic parts ............................ 310
washing .................................... 309
waxing ..................................... 311wheels ...................................... 314
wiper blades ............................ 312
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) .......... 142
Climate voice commands ......... 503
Clock .................................. 130, 492
Collision Warning System ......... 234
Compass Display ....................... 112
Console ...................................... 174
overhead .................................. 175
Coolant
checking and adding .............. 287
refill capacities ........................ 356
specifications .......................... 356
Cross Traffic Alert .................... 229
Cruise control ........................... 220
Cupholder(s) ............................. 166
Customer Assistance ................ 257
Ford Extended Service
Plan .................................. 366, 369
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada .............. 267
Getting roadside assistance ... 257
Getting the service you
need ......................................... 263
Ordering additional owner’s
literature ................................. 269
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ................................... 267
Customizing your home
screen ........................................ 437
D
Defrost ............... 142, 144, 146, 148
rear window ............................ 151
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Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid .......................................... 292
engine oil ................................. 286
Display settings ......................... 492
Driving under special
conditions .................. 196, 199, 201
sand ......................................... 200
snow and ice ........................... 202
through water ................. 200, 254
Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) ......... 144, 146, 148
E
Electronic message center ....... 109
Electronic stability control ...... 209
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting .......................... 259
running out of fuel ................. 184
Emergency brake
(see Parking brake) .................. 205
Emission control system .......... 188
End user license agreement .... 516
Engine ................................ 354–355
cleaning ................................... 311
fail-safe cooling ....................... 290
idle speed control ................... 298
lubrication specifications ....... 356
refill capacities ........................ 356
service points .................. 283, 285
Engine block heater ................. 180
Engine oil
checking and adding .............. 286
dipstick .................................... 286
filter, specifications ................ 360refill capacities ........................ 356
specifications .......................... 356
Event data recording .................. 13
Exhaust fumes .......................... 180
F
Fail safe cooling ........................ 290
Fleet MyKey programming ........ 63
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) .... 182
Floor mats ................................. 255
Fluid capacities ......................... 356
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road ....................... 198
Fuel
cap ........................................... 186
capacity ................................... 356
choosing the right fuel ........... 183
filler funnel ............................. 184
filling your vehicle
with fuel .................................. 186
filter, specifications ........ 297, 360
fuel pump shut-off .................. 259
octane rating ................... 184, 354
running out of fuel ................. 184
safety information relating to
automotive fuels ..................... 182
Fuel and distance computer .... 112
outside temperature
indicator .................................. 112
to empty indicator .................. 112
trip distance ............................ 112
trip/reset button ..................... 112
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) ................................. 182–183
Fuses .................................. 271–272
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G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............ 186
Gauges ............................... 102–103
odometer ................................. 112
trip odometer .......................... 112
H
Hazard flashers ......................... 258
HD Radio™ ............................... 451
Headlamps
aiming ...................................... 302
bulb specifications .................. 308
flash to pass .............................. 89
high beam ........................... 89, 91
replacing bulbs ....................... 304
Head restraints ......................... 155
Heated steering wheel .............. 501
Heating .............. 142, 144, 146, 148
Help ............................................ 500
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................ 168
Home screen ............................. 437
Hood .......................................... 281
How to use voice commands ... 443
I
Ignition ............................... 177, 354
Illuminated visor mirror ..... 99–100
Information displays ................. 109
Infotainment display ................. 441
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................ 191
Instrument panel
cleaning ................................... 313cluster ...................................... 103
Intelligent Access Key ................ 56
J
Jack ............................................ 339
positioning ............................... 339
storage ..................................... 339
Joining two calls
(multiparty/conference call) .... 398
Jump-starting your vehicle ...... 259
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ..................................... 71
keypad ....................................... 74
locking and unlocking doors .... 75
programming entry code ......... 74
Keys ....................................... 56, 77
positions of the ignition ......... 177
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................ 308
headlamps, flash to pass .......... 89
interior lamps ........................... 94
replacing bulbs ....................... 304
LATCH anchors ........................... 28
Lights, warning and indicator .. 103
Listening to music .................... 449
Loading pictures ....................... 492
Load limits ................................. 240
Locks
autolock ..................................... 71
childproof .................................. 32
doors .......................................... 69
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Lubricant specifications ........... 356
Lug nuts .................................... 353
M
Making and receiving calls ....... 475
MAP DVD - Loading and
Unloading .................................. 475
Map icons .................................. 511
Map mode .................................. 510
Map preferences ....................... 509
Map updates .............................. 514
Massage seats ............................ 160
Media Bluetooth menu options
(adding, connecting, deleting,
turning on/off) .......................... 426
Message center ......................... 109
warning messages ........... 113, 120
Mirrors ................................... 96, 99
fold away ................................... 97
programmable memory ............ 58
side view mirrors (power) ....... 96
Moon roof .................................. 101
Motorcraftparts .............. 309, 360
Multi-contour seats ................... 160
MyFord Touch™ system .......... 435
MyKey .......................................... 63
N
Navigation features ................... 504
Navigation voice commands .... 514
Notifications .............................. 487
O
Octane rating ............................ 184Overdrive ................................... 196
P
Pairing other phones ........ 395, 475
Pairing your phone ................... 474
Pairing your phone for
the first time ..................... 394, 474
Parental MyKey
programming ............................... 63
Park Assist ................................ 212
Parking brake ............................ 205
Parts
(see Motorcraftparts) ........... 360
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ................... 46
Phone Bluetooth menu options
(adding, connecting, deleting,
turning on/off) .......................... 405
Phone redial .............................. 399
Phone settings .................. 479, 496
Phone voice commands ............ 480
Playing music (by artist,
album, genre, playlist, tracks,
similar) ...................................... 423
POI categories ........................... 506
Point of Interest (POI) ............. 506
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ............................... 272
Power door locks ........................ 69
Power mirrors ............................. 96
Powerpoint ................................ 173
Power steering .......................... 238
fluid, refill capacity ................ 356
fluid, specifications ................. 356
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Power Windows ........................... 95
Privacy information .......... 391, 440
Push button start system ......... 177
Putting a call on/off hold ......... 398
Q
Quick touch buttons ................. 513
R
Radio .......................... 130, 134, 136
AM/FM ..................................... 450
Single CD ................ 130, 134, 136
Radio reception ......................... 128
Radio voice commands ............. 456
Rear heated seats ..................... 166
Rear view camera
display ................................ 216, 493
Rear window
defroster ............ 142, 144, 146, 148
Receiving a text
message ............................. 401, 478
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints
for children .................................. 25
Relays ................................ 271–272
Remote entry system
illuminated entry ...................... 72
locking/unlocking doors ........... 69
opening the trunk ..................... 70
replacing the batteries ............. 57
Reverse sensing system ........... 211
Roadside assistance .................. 257
Route preferences .................... 509S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............ 41
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) ......... 35, 38
Safety defects, reporting .......... 270
Safety information ............ 390, 438
Safety restraints .............. 35–36, 38
Belt-Minder............................. 38
extension assembly .................. 37
for adults ............................. 35–36
for children ......................... 20, 25
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................ 46
safety belt maintenance ........... 41
seat belt maintenance .............. 41
warning light and chime .......... 38
Safety restraints -
LATCH anchors ........................... 28
Safety seats for children ...... 20, 25
Safety Compliance
Certification Label .................... 361
Satellite Radio ................... 130, 458
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log ............. 375
SD card ...................... 139, 465, 504
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ............... 35
Seats
child safety seats ................ 20, 25
climate control ........................ 164
easy access/easyout
feature ..................................... 162
front seats ............... 157–158, 163
heated .............................. 162, 166
memory seat ..................... 58, 161
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SecuriCode keyless entry
system .......................................... 73
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system .......................................... 77
Selecting your media source
(USB, Line in, BT audio) ......... 420
Sending new text messages ..... 477
Setting a destination ................ 504
Setting a destination
by voice ..................................... 505
Setting the clock ............... 130, 492
Setting your wallpaper ............. 492
Side air curtain ........................... 51
Side-curtain airbags system ....... 51
SIRIUSsatellite radio ..... 130, 458
SIRIUS satellite radio voice
commands ................................. 460
SIRIUS Travel Link ................... 485
SIRIUS Travel Link voice
commands ................................. 486
SOS Post Crash Alert ................. 44
Spark plugs,
specifications ..................... 354, 360
Specification chart,
lubricants ................................... 356
Stability system ......................... 209
Starting your vehicle ................ 179
jump starting .......................... 259
push button start system ....... 177
Steering wheel ............................ 81
controls ...................................... 83
tilting ......................................... 81
Sunshade ................................... 100
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) (see airbags) .................... 45Supported media file types ...... 471
Supported player, media
formats and metadata
information ................................ 471
SYNCcustomer support ......... 390
SYNCServices ................. 413, 481
System settings ......................... 494
T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) ...... 142, 144,
146, 148, 501
Temporary mobility kit ............. 345
Text messaging ................. 401, 477
Text messaging (sending,
downloading, deleting) ..... 401, 403
Tilt steering wheel ...................... 81
Tires ........................... 318–319, 339
alignment ................................ 332
care .......................................... 318
changing .......................... 339, 341
checking the pressure ............ 328
inflating ................................... 326
label ......................................... 325
replacing .................................. 330
rotating .................................... 333
safety practices ....................... 332
sidewall information ............... 321
snow tires and chains ............ 334
spare tire ................................. 339
Temporary mobility kit .......... 345
terminology ............................. 319
tire grades ............................... 319
treadwear ........................ 318, 328
Touchscreen features
(climate) .................................... 501
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