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Wireless Accessory Charger Precautions.........................................................................162
Locating the Wireless Accessory Charger.........................................................................162
Charging a Wireless Device.....................162
Storage
Cup Holders...................................................163
Glove Compartment..................................163
Under Seat Storage....................................163
Glasses Holder.............................................164
Map Pocket....................................................164
Starting and Stopping theEngine
General Information...................................165
Ignition Switch..............................................165
Keyless Starting...........................................165
Starting a Gasoline Engine......................166
Engine Block Heater...................................168
Auto-Start-Stop
What Is Auto-Start-Stop..........................170
Auto-Start-Stop Precautions.................170
Switching Auto-Start-Stop On and Off.........................................................................170
Stopping the Engine...................................170
Restarting the Engine.................................170
Auto-Start-Stop Indicators......................172
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions......................................173
Fuel Quality....................................................173
Fuel Filler Funnel Location.......................174
Running Out of Fuel....................................174
Refueling.........................................................176
Fuel Consumption.......................................178
Engine Emission Control
Catalytic Converter.....................................179
Transmission
Automatic Transmission...........................182
Four-Wheel Drive
Principle of Operation...............................189
Using Four-Wheel Drive............................189
Brakes
General Information...................................193
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes.........................................................................193
Electric Parking Brake................................194
Hill Start Assist.............................................195
Auto Hold.......................................................196
Traction Control
Principle of Operation...............................198
Using Traction Control..............................198
Stability Control
Principle of Operation...............................199
Using Stability Control.............................200
Trail Control
What Is Trail Control...................................201
Switching Trail Control On and Off......201
Setting the Trail Control Speed.............201
Canceling the Set Speed.........................202
Trail Control Indicators.............................202
Trail Control – Troubleshooting............202
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation...............................203
Rear Parking Aid.........................................204
Rear View Camera.....................................205
180 Degree Camera..................................208
Cruise Control
What Is Cruise Control...............................210
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Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance.................................269
Hazard Flashers...........................................270
Jump Starting the Vehicle.......................270
Post-Crash Alert System..........................272
Transporting the Vehicle..........................272
Towing Points - 1.5L EcoBoost™...........272
Towing Points - 2.0L EcoBoost™.........273
Crash and BreakdownInformation
Post Impact Braking...................................275
Automatic Crash Shutoff.........................275
Fuses
Fuse Precautions........................................276
Under Hood Fuse Box...............................276
Body Control Module Fuse Box..............281
Identifying Fuse Types..............................284
Fuses – Troubleshooting.........................284
Maintenance
General Information..................................285
Opening and Closing the Hood.............285
Under Hood Overview - 1.5L EcoBoost™........................................................................286
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™........................................................................287
Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.5L EcoBoost™........................................................................288
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBoost™........................................................................288
Engine Oil Check.........................................288
Oil Change Indicator Reset.....................289
Changing the Engine Air Filter...............289
Engine Coolant Check..............................290
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check........................................................................294
Brake Fluid Check.......................................295
Power Steering Fluid Check....................295
Changing the 12V Battery........................296
Adjusting the Headlamps.......................298
Washer Fluid Check...................................299
Fuel Filter.......................................................299
Checking the Wiper Blades....................300
Changing the Front Wiper Blades.......300
Changing the Rear Wiper Blades.........300
Changing a Bulb..........................................301
Vehicle Care
General Information..................................303
Cleaning Products......................................303
Cleaning the Exterior................................304
Waxing............................................................305
Cleaning the Engine..................................305
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades.......................................................................306
Cleaning the Interior..................................306
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens......................307
Repairing Minor Paint Damage.............307
Cleaning the Wheels.................................308
Vehicle Storage...........................................308
Wheels and Tires
General Information....................................311
Tire Care..........................................................313
Using Snow Chains....................................326
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........327
Changing a Road Wheel...........................332
Technical Specifications..........................338
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - 1.5L EcoBoost™........................................................................339
Engine Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™........................................................................339
Motorcraft Parts - 1.5L EcoBoost™.....340
Motorcraft Parts - 2.0L EcoBoost™......341
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DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS -
VEHICLES WITH:
CONFIGURABLE DAYTIME
RUNNING LAMPS
WARNING: The daytime runninglamps system does not activate the rearlamps and may not provide adequatelighting during low visibility drivingconditions. Make sure you switch theheadlamps on, as appropriate, during alllow visibility conditions. Failure to do somay result in a crash.
Switch the daytime running lamps on oroff using the touchscreen:
1.Select Settings. See Settings (page393).
2.Select Vehicle.
3.Select Lighting.
The daytime running lamps turn on when:
1.The lamps are on in the informationdisplay.
2.You switch the ignition on.
3.The transmission is not in park (P) forvehicles with automatic transmissionsor you release the parking brake forvehicles with manual transmissions.
4.The lighting control is in the autolampsposition.
5.The headlamps are off.
The other lighting control switch positionsdo not turn on the daytime running lamps.
If the daytime running lamps are off in theinformation display, the lamps stay off inall switch positions.
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS -
VEHICLES WITH: DAYTIME
RUNNING LAMPS (DRL)
WARNING: The daytime runninglamps system does not activate the rearlamps and may not provide adequatelighting during low visibility drivingconditions. Make sure you switch theheadlamps on, as appropriate, during alllow visibility conditions. Failure to do somay result in a crash.
The system turns the lamps on in daylightconditions.
To switch the system on, switch thelighting control to any position exceptheadlamps.
FRONT FOG LAMPS
Using the Front Fog Lamps
To switch the lamps on or off:
1.Set the lighting control to the parkinglamps, headlamps or autolampsposition.
Note:When the lighting control is in theautolamps position, you cannot switch thefog lamps on unless the low beamheadlamps are on.
2.
Press the button on thelighting control to switch the front foglamps on or off.
Note:Only switch the front fog lamps onduring reduced visibility.
Note:The brightness of the daytime runninglamps may decrease when the front foglamps are on.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
WARNING: Do not apply the brakepedal and accelerator pedalsimultaneously. Applying both pedalssimultaneously for more than a fewseconds limits vehicle performance,which may result in difficulty maintainingspeed in traffic and could lead to seriousinjury.
WARNING: When your vehicle isstationary, keep the brake pedal fullypressed when shifting gears. Failure tofollow this instruction could result inpersonal injury, death or propertydamage.
WARNING: Apply the parkingbrake, shift into park (P), switch theignition off and remove the key beforeyou leave your vehicle. Failure to followthis instruction could result in personalinjury or death.
Understanding the Shift Positionsof Your Automatic Transmission
Putting your vehicle in or out of gear:
Your vehicle has an electronic transmissionshifter. The transmission selector is on thecenter console, below the climate controlsystem.
To place the vehicle in gear from park (P):
1.Press and hold the brake pedal whenshifting out of park (P).
2.Rotate the outer ring of thetransmission selector clockwise frompark (P), until the desired gearilluminates on the transmissionselector.
Note:Your vehicle cannot shift from drive(D) to park (P) with a clockwise rotation.Your vehicle cannot shift from park (P) todrive (D) with a counterclockwise rotation.
3.Release the brake pedal and thetransmission remains in the selectedgear.
The instrument cluster also displays thecurrent gear.
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Park (P)
WARNING: Shift into park (P) onlywhen your vehicle is stationary.
In park (P) power is not transmitted to thedriven wheels.
Note:A tone sounds if you attempt to exityour vehicle without the vehicle in park (P).
Note:Your vehicle may not shift out of park(P) if the 12 V battery has run out of charge.
Note:Your vehicle may not shift out of park(P) if a fuse is blown.
Note:Your vehicle may not shift out of park(P) unless the key or remote control is insideyour vehicle.
Note:The electronic parking brake couldapply when you power your vehicle on withthe selector in park (P).
Note:The electronic parking brake couldapply if you shift to park (P) without fullypressing the brake pedal.
Note:The electronic parking brake couldapply if you shift to park (P) on a slope.
Note:Do not manually release the parkingbrake when the selector is in park (P).
Note:Your vehicle could shift into park (P)if you attempt to exit your vehicle withoutthe vehicle in park (P). See How DoesAutomatic Return to Park (P) Work.
Note:A tone could sound when you selectpark (P).
Automatic Return to Park
What is Automatic Return to Park (P)
Your vehicle shifts into park (P) if youattempt to exit your vehicle without thetransmission in park (P).
How Does Automatic Return to Park (P)Work
Your vehicle shifts into park (P) when yourvehicle is stationary and any of thefollowing occur:
•You switch the vehicle off.
•You open the driver door with the driverseatbelt unfastened.
•You unfasten the driver seatbelt whenthe driver door is open.
Note:Do not use automatic return to park(P) when your vehicle is moving, except inan emergency. See Starting and Stoppingthe Engine (page 165).
Automatic Return to Park (P) Limitations
Automatic return to park (P) may not workif the door ajar sensor or seatbelt sensorare malfunctioning.
See an authorized dealer if any of thefollowing occur:
•Seatbelt indicator illuminates or tonesounds with the seatbelt fastened.
•Door ajar indicator does not illuminatewith the driver door open.
•Door ajar indicator illuminates with thedriver door closed.
•Transmission not in park messageappears, with the driver door closed,after you shift out of park (P).
Reverse (R)
WARNING: Shift into reverse (R)only when your vehicle is stationary.
In reverse (R) power is transmitted to thedriven wheels.
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Neutral (N)
WARNING: In neutral (N) yourvehicle is free to roll.
In neutral (N) power is not transmitted tothe driven wheels.
Temporary Neutral Mode
What is Temporary Neutral Mode
This mode keeps your vehicle in neutral(N), for a limited time, when you exit yourvehicle or switch your vehicle off.
Note:Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.
How does Temporary Neutral Mode Work
Use this mode to keep your vehicle inneutral (N) when you exit your vehicle orswitch your vehicle off. For example, if youexit your vehicle before an automatic carwash.
Note:You do not need to use this mode atan automatic car wash if you stay in yourvehicle with power on.
Note:Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.
Note:Automatic return to park (P) isdelayed when your vehicle is in this mode.See What Is Automatic Return to Park.
Temporary Neutral Mode Limitations
Your vehicle could shift to park (P) after30 minutes, or when the vehicle batterycharge level is low. Prolonged use of thismode can cause the vehicle battery to runout of charge.
Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.Failure to follow these instructions couldresult in vehicle damage not covered bythe vehicle warranty.
Entering Temporary Neutral Mode
1.Bring your vehicle to a complete stop.
2.Press and hold the brake pedal.
3.Power your vehicle on.
4.Shift into neutral (N).
Note:An instructional message appears.
5.Press the manual (M), or low (L)button.
Note:A confirmation message appearswhen your vehicle enters the mode.
6.Release the brake pedal.
Note:Your vehicle is free to roll.
7.Switch your vehicle off.
Note:Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.
Note:The neutral (N) indicator on thetransmission selector may flash in thismode.
Exiting Temporary Neutral Mode
1.Press the brake pedal.
2.Shift into park (P), or power yourvehicle on and shift into drive (D), orreverse (R).
Drive (D)
In drive (D) power is transmitted to thedriven wheels.
Manual (M) (If Equipped)
In manual (M) you can select a specificgear. See Manually Shifting Gears.
Note:We recommend using this mode fordriving on hilly or mountainous roads orwhen towing a trailer. See Towing a Trailer(page 254).
With your vehicle in drive (D), press themanual (M) button to activate manualmode.
In manual (M), you can upshift ordownshift using the paddle shifters.
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ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
WARNING: Apply the parking brakeand shift into park (P) before leavingyour vehicle.
WARNING: If you drive extendeddistances with the parking brake applied,you could cause damage to the brakesystem.
WARNING: The electric parkingbrake does not operate if the vehiclebattery has run out of charge.
Your vehicle has an electric parking brake.You operate it with a switch instead of alever. The switch is on the center consoleor to the left-hand side of the steeringwheel, on the lower part of the instrumentpanel.
Note:The electric parking brake makesnoises during operation. This is normal.
Applying the Electric ParkingBrake
Pull the switch up.
The red warning lamp flashesduring operation and illuminateswhen the parking brake isapplied.
Note:It remains illuminated for a shortperiod of time after you switch the ignitionoff.
If it continues to flash or does notilluminate, the system has malfunctioned.Have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
Note:You can apply the electric parkingbrake when the ignition is off.
Note:If you shift your vehicle into park (P)on a slope and the transmission cannotsecurely hold the vehicle, the electric parkingbrake automatically applies. SeeTransmission (page 182).
Applying the Electric Parking Brake inan Emergency
Note:Do not apply the electric parkingbrake when your vehicle is moving, exceptin an emergency. If you repeatedly use theelectric parking brake to slow or stop yourvehicle, you could cause damage to thebrake system.
You can use the electric parking brake toslow or stop your vehicle in an emergency.
Pull the switch up and hold it.
The red warning lampilluminates, a tone sounds andthe stoplamps turn on.
The electric parking brake continues toslow your vehicle down unless you releasethe switch.
Manually Releasing the ElectricParking Brake
Switch the ignition on.
Press and hold the brake pedal.
Push the switch down.
The red warning lamp turns off.
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Camera System Settings
The rear view camera system settings canbe accessed through the display screen.See General Information (page 104).
Obstacle Distance Indicator
The system uses red, yellow and greenhighlights that appear on top of the videoimage when any of the sensing systemsdetect an object.
Rear Camera Delay
Selectable settings for this feature are onand off.
The default setting for the rear cameradelay is off.
When shifting the transmission out ofreverse (R) and into any gear other thanpark (P) while the delay mode is on, thecamera image remains in the display until:
•Your vehicle speed sufficientlyincreases.
•You shift your vehicle into park (P) onvehicles with automatic transmission.
•You enable the hand brake on vehicleswith manual transmission.
180 DEGREE CAMERA
WARNING: The front camerasystem still requires the driver to use itin conjunction with looking out of yourvehicle.
WARNING: Objects that are closeto either corner of the bumper or underthe bumper, might not be seen on thescreen due to the limited coverage of thecamera system.
WARNING: Use caution whenturning camera features on or off whenthe transmission is not in park (P). Makesure your vehicle is not moving.
The front view camera is in the grille. Thecamera provides a video image of the areain front of your vehicle.
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Note:The system does not prevent contactwith other vehicles. It is not designed todetect parked vehicles, pedestrians, animalsor other infrastructures.
Using the Blind Spot InformationSystem
Vehicles with Automatic Transmission
The system turns on when all of thefollowing occur:
•You start your vehicle.
•You shift into drive (D).
•The vehicle speed is greater than6 mph (10 km/h).
Note:The system does not operate in park(P) or reverse (R).
Blind Spot Information SystemSensors
The sensors are behind the rear bumperon both sides of your vehicle.
Note:Keep the sensors free from snow, iceand large accumulations of dirt.
Note:Do not cover the sensors with bumperstickers, repair compound or other objects.
Note:Bike and cargo racks could causefalse alerts due to obstruction of the sensor.We recommend switching the feature offwhen using a bike or cargo rack.
Note:Blocked sensors could affect systemperformance.
If the sensors are blocked, a messagecould appear in the information display.The alert indicators remain illuminated butthe system does not alert you.
Switching the Blind SpotInformation System On and Off
Using the touchscreen:
1.Select Settings.
2.Select Driver Assistance.
3.Switch Blind Spot on or off.
If you switch the system off, a warninglamp illuminates and a message displays.When you switch the system on or off, thealert indicators flash twice.
Note:The system remembers the lastsetting when you start your vehicle.
Note:The system does not correctlyoperate when towing a trailer. For vehicleswith a trailer tow module and tow barapproved by us, the system turns off whenyou attach a trailer. For vehicles with anaftermarket trailer tow module or tow bar,we recommend that you switch the systemoff when you attach a trailer.
To permanently switch the system off,contact an authorized dealer.
Blind Spot Information SystemIndicator
When the system detects avehicle, an alert indicatorilluminates in the exterior mirroron the side the approaching vehicle iscoming from. If you turn the directionindicator on for that side of your vehicle,the alert indicator flashes.
If the system detects a fault, an indicatorilluminates in the instrument cluster anda message appears in the informationdisplay. Have your vehicle checked as soonas possible.
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Trailer Brakes
WARNING: Do not connect atrailer's hydraulic brake system directlyto your vehicle's brake system. Yourvehicle may not have enough brakingpower and your chances of having acollision greatly increase.
WARNING: Do not tow a trailerfitted with electric trailer brakes unlessyour vehicle is fitted with a compatibleaftermarket electronic trailer brakecontroller. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in the loss ofcontrol of your vehicle, personal injury ordeath. For additional information andassistance, we recommend that youcontact an authorized dealer.
Electric brakes and manual, automatic orsurge-type trailer brakes are safe if youinstall them properly and adjust them tothe manufacturer's specifications. Thetrailer brakes must meet local and federalregulations.
The rating for the tow vehicle's brakingsystem operation is at the gross vehicleweight rating, not the gross combinedweight rating.
Separate functioning brake systemsare required for safe control of towedvehicles and trailers weighing morethan 1500 lb (680 kg) when loaded.
Trailer Lamps
WARNING: Never connect anytrailer lamp wiring to the vehicle's taillamp wiring; this may damage theelectrical system resulting in fire. Contactyour authorized dealer as soon aspossible for assistance in proper trailertow wiring installation. Additionalelectrical equipment may be required.
Trailer lamps are required on most towedvehicles. Make sure all running lights, brakelights, turn signals and hazard lights areworking.
Before Towing a Trailer
Practice turning, stopping and backing upto get the feel of your vehicle-trailercombination before starting on a trip.When turning, make wider turns so thetrailer wheels clear curbs and otherobstacles.
When Towing a Trailer
•Do not drive faster than 70 mph(113 km/h) during the first 500 mi(800 km).
•Do not make full-throttle starts.
•Check your hitch, electrical connectionsand trailer wheel lug nuts thoroughlyafter you have traveled 50 mi (80 km).
•When stopped in congested or heavytraffic during hot weather, place thetransmission in park (P) to aid engineand transmission cooling and to helpA/C performance.
•Turn off the speed control with heavyloads or in hilly terrain. The speedcontrol may turn off automaticallywhen you are towing on long, steepgrades.
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