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Footnote
*Ford Licensed Accessory. The accessory manufacturer designs, develops andtherefore warrants Ford Licensed
Accessories, and does not design or test these accessories to Ford Motor
Company engineering requirements.
Contact an authorized Ford dealer for the manufacturer's limited warranty details, and request a copy of the Ford Licensed Accessories product limited warranty from the accessory manufacturer.
For maximum vehicle performance, keep
the following information in mind when
adding accessories or equipment to your
vehicle:
• When adding accessories, equipment,
passengers and luggage to your
vehicle, do not exceed the total weight
capacity of the vehicle or of the front
or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as
indicated on the Safety Compliance
Certification label). Ask an authorized
dealer for specific weight information.
• The Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) and Canadian
Radio Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC) regulate the use
of mobile communications systems
that are equipped with radio
transmitters, for example two-way
radios, telephones and theft alarms.
Any such equipment installed in your
vehicle should comply with Federal
Communications Commission (FCC)
and Canadian Radio
Telecommunications Commission
(CRTC) regulations and should be
installed only by an authorized dealer. •
Mobile communications systems may
harm the operation of your vehicle,
particularly if their manufacturer did
not design them specifically for
automotive use.
• If you or an authorized Ford dealer add
any non-Ford electrical or electronic
accessories or components to your
vehicle, you may adversely affect
battery performance and durability. In
addition, you may also adversely affect
the performance of other electrical
systems in the vehicle.
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PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THE RISING
COST OF VEHICLE REPAIRS WITH A FORD
PROTECT EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN.
Ford Protect Extended Service
Plans (U.S. Only)
Ford Protect extended service plan means
peace of mind. It’
s the extended service
plan backed by Ford Motor Company, and
provides more protection beyond the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage. When
you visit your Ford Dealer, Insist on Ford
Protect extended service plans!
Ford Protect Can Quickly Pay for Itself
One trip to the Service Center could easily
exceed the price of your Ford Protect
extended service plan. With Ford Protect
extended service plan you minimize your
risk for unexpected repair bills and rising
repair costs.
Up to 1,000+ Covered Vehicle
Components
There are four mechanical Ford Protect
extended service plans with different levels
of coverage. Ask your authorized dealer for
details.
1. PremiumCARE - Our most comprehensive coverage. With over
1,000 covered components, this plan
is so complete it’ s probably easier to
list what’ s not covered.
2. ExtraCARE - Covers 113 components, and includes many high-tech items.
3. BaseCARE - Covers 84 components.
4. PowertrainCARE - Covers 29 critical components.
Ford Protect extended service plans are
honored by all authorized Ford dealers in
the U.S., Canada and Mexico. That means you get:
•
Reliable, quality service at any Ford or
Lincoln dealership.
• Repairs performed by factory trained
technicians, using genuine parts.
Rental Car Reimbursement
1st day Rental Benefit
If you bring your car into your dealer for
service, we ’ll give you a loaner to use for
the day.
Extended Rental Benefits
If your vehicle is kept overnight for covered
repairs, you are eligible for rental car
coverage, including warranty repairs, and
Field Service Actions.
Roadside Assistance
Exclusive 24/7 roadside assistance,
including:
• Towing, flat-tire change and battery
jump starts.
• Out of fuel and lock-out assistance.
• Travel expense reimbursement for
lodging, meals and rental car.
• Assistance for taxi, shuttle, rental car
coverage or other transportation.
Transferable Coverage
If you sell your vehicle before your Ford
Protect extended service plan coverage
expires, you can transfer any remaining
coverage to the new owner. Which should
give you and your potential buyer a little
more peace of mind.
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When ENGINE OIL CHANGE DUE or OIL
CHANGE REQUIRED appears in the
information display, it is time for an oil
change. Make sure you perform the oil
change within two weeks or
500 mi
(800 km) of the ENGINE OIL CHANGE
DUE or OIL CHANGE REQUIRED
message appearing. Make sure you reset
the oil monitoring system after each oil
change.
If your information display resets
prematurely, becomes inoperative or the
vehicle battery becomes discharged or
disconnected, the oil monitoring system
resets to 100% oil life. You should change
your engine oil one year or
10,000 mi
(16,000 km) from the previous oil change.
Never exceed one year or
10,000 mi
(16,000 km) between oil change intervals.
All Vehicles
Your vehicle is very sophisticated and built
with multiple, complex, performance
systems. Every manufacturer develops
these systems using different
specifications and performance features.
That is why it is important to rely upon your
dealership to properly diagnose and repair
your vehicle.
Ford Motor Company has recommended
maintenance intervals for various parts
and component systems based upon
engineering testing. Ford Motor Company
relies upon this testing to determine the
most appropriate mileage for replacement
of oils and fluids to protect your vehicle at
the lowest overall cost to you and
recommends against maintenance
schedules that deviate from the scheduled
maintenance information. We strongly recommend the use of only
genuine Ford, Motorcraft or
Ford-authorized re-manufactured
replacement parts engineered for your
vehicle.
Additives and Chemicals
This owner's manual and the Ford
Workshop Manual list the recommended
additives and chemicals for your vehicle.
We do not recommend using chemicals or
additives not approved by us as part of
your vehicle
’s normal maintenance. Please
consult your warranty information.
Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is a
normal operating characteristic and, by
itself, does not necessarily indicate a
concern or that the fluid needs to be
changed. However, a qualified expert, such
as the factory-trained technicians at your
dealership, should inspect discolored fluids
that also show signs of overheating or
foreign material contamination
immediately.
Make sure to change your vehicle ’s oils and
fluids at the specified intervals or in
conjunction with a repair. Flushing is a
viable way to change fluid for many vehicle
sub-systems during scheduled
maintenance. It is critical that systems are
flushed only with new fluid that is the same
as that required to fill and operate the
system or using a Ford-approved flushing
chemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basic
maintenance checks and inspections every
month or at six-month intervals.
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Check Every Month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure. Windshield washer fluid level. Check Every Six Months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary. Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary. Parking brake for proper operation.
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
Multi-point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,
it is important to have the systems on your
vehicle checked regularly. This can help
identify potential issues and prevent major
problems. We recommend having the
following multi-point inspection performed
at every scheduled maintenance interval
to help make sure your vehicle keeps
running great.
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Multi-point Inspection
Hazard warning system operation
Accessory drive belt(s)
Horn operation
Battery performance
Radiator, cooler, heater and A/C hoses
Engine air filter
Suspension components for leaks ordamage
Exhaust system
Steering and linkage
Exterior lamps operation
Tires for wear and proper pressure2
Fluid levels 1
; fill if necessary
Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
For oil and fluid leaks
Washer spray and wiper operation
Half-shaft dust boots
1 Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission and window washer
2 If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expiration
Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
Be sure to ask your dealership service
advisor or technician about the multi-point
vehicle inspection. It is a comprehensive
way to perform a thorough inspection of
your vehicle. Your checklist gives you
immediate feedback on the overall
condition of your vehicle.
NORMAL SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™ (If
Equipped)
Your vehicle is equipped with an Intelligent
Oil-Life Monitor that determines when you
should change the engine oil based on how
your vehicle is used. By using several
important factors in its calculations, the
monitor helps reduce the cost of owning
your vehicle and reduces environmental
waste at the same time. This means you do not have to remember
to change the oil on a mileage-based
schedule. Your vehicle lets you know when
an oil change is due by displaying a
message in the information display.
The following table provides examples of
vehicle use and its impact on oil change
intervals. It is a guideline only. Actual oil
change intervals depend on several factors
and generally decrease with severity of
use.
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A
A/C
See: Climate Control......................................... 106
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 153
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 154
Accessories......................................................411 Exterior style.......................................................... 411
Interior style........................................................... 411
Lifestyle................................................................... 411
Peace of mind....................................................... 411
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 12
Active Park Assist..........................................161 Automatic Steering into Parking
Space................................................................. 163
Deactivating the Park Assist Feature..........163
Troubleshooting the System.......................... 164
Using Active Park Assist................................... 162
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................225 Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 226
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................. 225
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................68
Airbag Disposal
..............................................46
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control......................................... 106
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter.............232
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm......................................... 67
Ambient Lighting
............................................78
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................67
Arming the Alarm................................................. 67
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 67
Appendices....................................................433
Apps.................................................................380 ........................................................................\
.......... 380
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 382
At a Glance........................................................16
Audible Warnings and Indicators............90 Automatic Transmission Warning
Chime................................................................... 91
Engine On Warning Chime............................... 90Headlamps On Warning Chime.......................
91
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................ 90
Keyless Warning Alert ....................................... 90
Parking Brake On Warning Chime................... 91
Audio Control..................................................68 Seek, Next or Previous....................................... 69
Audio System.................................................277 General Information.......................................... 277
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ Satellite Radio...........................................282
Menu Structure.................................................. 284
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC/Touchscreen Display
.................280
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC.............................................................278
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony Audio System..........................................................287
Autolamps.........................................................75 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps......................................................... 75
Automatic Climate Control
......................106
Smart Zone........................................................... 107
Automatic Engine Shutdown...................129
Automatic Transmission...........................150 Brake-Shift Interlock Override........................ 151
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow................................................................... 152
Understanding the Shift Positions of your Automatic Transmission............................ 150
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check
............................................................220
Autowipers.........................................................71 Autowipers Settings............................................ 72
Auxiliary Power Points
................................122
110 Volt AC Power Point.................................... 122
12 Volt DC Power Point...................................... 122
Locations................................................................ 122
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery...................... 222
Blind Spot Information System...............170 Switching the System Off and On.................171
System Errors......................................................... 171
Using the Blind Spot Information System............................................................... 170
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BLIS
See: Blind Spot Information System...........170
Body Styling Kits..........................................243
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............212
Booster Seats..................................................25 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 26
Brake Fluid Check
.........................................221
Brakes...............................................................153
General Information.......................................... 153
Breaking-In......................................................183
Bulb Specification Chart............................231
C
Cabin Air Filter...............................................109
California Proposition 65..............................11
Capacities and Specifications
................274
Specifications...................................................... 274
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 235
Catalytic Converter......................................144 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).................... 145
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 145
Center Console
..............................................124
Changing a Bulb...........................................226
Replacing Fog, Park and Direction Indicator
Bulbs.................................................................. 228
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs........................... 226
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulb..........230
Replacing Reverse Lamp and Tail Lamp Bulbs.................................................................. 229
Replacing Tail, Brake and Direction Indicator Bulbs............................................... 228
Replacing the Center High Mounted Brake Lamp Bulbs..................................................... 230
Changing a Fuse...........................................210 Fuses....................................................................... 210
Changing the 12V Battery..........................222
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................232 Air Cleaner Assembly Components............232
Installing the Engine Air Filter
Element............................................................ 233
Removing the Engine Air Filter Element............................................................ 233Changing the Wiper Blades.....................223
Changing the Rear Window Wiper
Blade
.................................................................. 224
Changing the Windshield Wiper Blades................................................................ 224
Service Position.................................................. 223
Checking MyKey System Status...............55 MyKey Distance.................................................... 55
Number of Admin Keys...................................... 55
Number of MyKeys.............................................. 55
Checking the Wiper Blades......................223
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................35
Child Restraint Positioning
..........................27
Child Safety.......................................................18
General Information............................................. 18
Child Safety Locks.........................................28 Left-Hand Side...................................................... 29
Right-Hand Side................................................... 29
Cleaning Leather Seats
.............................240
Cleaning Products.......................................235
Materials................................................................ 235
Cleaning the Engine
....................................237
Cleaning the Exterior..................................235
Body Paintwork Preservation........................ 236
Cleaning Stripes or Graphics......................... 236
Cleaning the Chrome Trim............................. 236
Cleaning the Headlamps................................ 236
Cleaning the Rear Window............................ 236
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.........................239
Cleaning the Interior...................................238 Fabric, Carpets, Cloth Seats, Headliners
and Floor Mats............................................... 238
Instrument Cluster Screens, LCD Screens and Radio Screens....................................... 239
Leather Interior................................................... 238
Rear Windows..................................................... 239
Seatbelts............................................................... 238
Storage Compartments, Cup Holders and Ashtrays............................................................ 239
Suede Micro Fiber Fabric................................ 238
Cleaning the Wheels
..................................240
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades............................................................237
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................53
Climate Control
............................................106
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High Voltage Battery Cut-Off
Switch............................................................149
........................................................................\
........... 149
High Voltage Battery....................................147 General Information........................................... 147
Hill Start Assist..............................................154 Switching the System On and Off...............155
Using Hill Start Assist........................................ 155
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate ..........................................................108
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold
Weather............................................................ 108
General Hints....................................................... 108
Quickly Cooling the Interior............................ 108
Quickly Heating the Interior........................... 108
Recommended Settings for Cooling..........108
Recommended Settings for Heating..........108
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................154
Home Screen
................................................344
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............212
Hybrid Vehicle Frequently Asked Questions......................................................133
Hybrid Vehicle Operation
............................131
Battery:.................................................................... 132
Braking:................................................................... 132
Driving:..................................................................... 131
Driving to Optimize Fuel Economy...............132
Engine:..................................................................... 132
Starting:................................................................... 131
Stopping:................................................................. 131
Transmission Operation:................................... 131
I
Ignition Switch
...............................................125
In California (U.S. Only).............................195
Information Display Control.......................70
Information Displays.....................................92 General Information............................................ 92
Information Messages
.................................99
AdvanceTrac®...................................................... 99
Alarm........................................................................\
99
Battery and Charging System (High Voltage)............................................................ 100
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System................................................... 100Doors......................................................................
100
Fuel........................................................................\
.. 100
Hill Start Assist..................................................... 101
Keys and Intelligent Access............................. 101
Maintenance........................................................ 102
MyKey......................................................................103
Park Aid.................................................................. 103
Park Brake............................................................. 104
Power Steering.................................................... 104
Remote Start....................................................... 104
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................104
Traction Control.................................................. 105
Transmission........................................................ 105
Installing Child Restraints............................19 Child Seats............................................................... 19
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts......................... 20
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................ 22
Using Tether Straps............................................. 24
Instrument Cluster
........................................85
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................75
Vehicles With Front Fog Lamps...................... 76
Vehicles Without Front Fog Lamps...............76
Instrument Panel Overview........................16
Interior Lamps
..................................................77
Front Interior Lamp.............................................. 77
Front Interior Lamp - With Panorama Roof...................................................................... 78
Rear Interior Lamp............................................... 78
Interior Mirror
...................................................82
Automatic Dimming Mirror............................... 82
Manual Dimming Mirror..................................... 82
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................188 Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 188
Jump Starting...................................................... 190
Preparing Your Vehicle..................................... 188
Removing the Jumper Cables....................... 190
K
Keyless Starting.............................................125 Ignition Modes..................................................... 126
Keys and Remote Controls.........................47
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Liftgate...............................................................62
Lighting Control...............................................74
Headlamp Flasher................................................ 75
Headlamp High Beam........................................ 74
Lighting...............................................................74 General Information............................................ 74
Load Carrying
..................................................175
Load Limit........................................................176 Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................. 180
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer.................................................................. 176
Load Retaining Fixtures
..............................176
Luggage Anchor Points..................................... 176
Locking and Unlocking
.................................57
Activating Intelligent Access........................... 58
Autolock.................................................................. 60
Battery Saver.......................................................... 61
Illuminated Entry................................................. 60
Illuminated Exit..................................................... 60
Mechanical Key..................................................... 58
Opening a Rear Door from Inside.................. 58
Power Door Locks................................................. 57
Remote Control..................................................... 57
Smart Unlocks For Integrated Keyhead Transmitter........................................................ 59
Smart Unlocks For Intelligent Access Keys ........................................................................\
........ 59
Luggage Covers..............................................175 Removing the Shade......................................... 175
M
Maintenance...................................................212 General Information........................................... 212
Manual Liftgate
...............................................62
Closing the Liftgate............................................. 62
Opening the Liftgate........................................... 62
Manual Seats
..................................................113
Moving the Seat Backward and
Forward.............................................................. 113
Recline Adjustment............................................ 114
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 92Mirrors
See: Heated Windows and Mirrors..............108
See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 79
Mobile Communications Equipment.......13
Motorcraft Parts............................................271
MyKey Troubleshooting...............................55
MyKey ™
.............................................................52
Principle of Operation......................................... 52
N
Navigation
......................................................368
cityseeker.............................................................. 375
Destination Mode.............................................. 370
Map Mode............................................................ 369
Navigation Map Updates................................ 376
Navigation Menu................................................ 373
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 376
SYNC AppLink..................................................... 375
Waypoints............................................................. 374
Normal Scheduled Maintenance...........418 Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™......................... 418
Normal Maintenance Intervals..................... 419
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................216 Resetting the Oil Life Monitoring
System............................................................... 216
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check....................................... 215
Opening and Closing the Hood...............212 Closing the Hood ................................................. 213
Opening the Hood.............................................. 212
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................198
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual..........199
Overhead Console........................................124
P
Parking Aids....................................................159 Principle of Operation....................................... 159
Parking Brake
.................................................154
Passive Anti-Theft System........................66 SecuriLock®........................................................... 66
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System.................... 66
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Perchlorate.........................................................11
Personal Safety System
™..........................37
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?................................................................... 37
Phone...............................................................363 During a Phone Call.......................................... 366
Making Calls........................................................ 365
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time................................................................... 363
Phone Menu........................................................ 364
Receiving Calls................................................... 366
Smartphone Connectivity.............................. 367
Text Messaging................................................... 367
Post-Crash Alert System...........................192
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking.............................. 57
Power Liftgate
.................................................63
Obstacle Detection............................................. 65
Opening and Closing the Liftgate.................. 63
Setting the Liftgate Open Height.................. 64
Stopping the Liftgate Movement.................. 64
Power Seats
.....................................................114
Power Lumbar...................................................... 116
Power Steering Fluid Check......................221
Power Windows
..............................................79
Accessory Delay................................................... 80
Bounce-Back......................................................... 79
One-Touch Down................................................. 79
One-Touch Up....................................................... 79
Window Lock......................................................... 79
Protecting the Environment........................15
R
Rear Parking Aid
............................................159
Obstacle Distance Indicator.......................... 160
Rear Seat Armrest
.........................................117
Rear Seats........................................................116 Folding the Seat Backrest ............................... 116
Unfolding the Seat Backrest........................... 116
Rear Under Floor Storage..........................175
Rear View Camera.......................................165 Using the Rear View Camera System.........165
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.................................... 165
Rear Window Wiper and Washers...........72 Rear Window Washer......................................... 73Refueling..........................................................138
Capless System................................................... 139
Remote Control...............................................47 Car Finder................................................................ 49
Integrated Keyhead Transmitters .................. 47
Intelligent Access Key........................................ 48
Remote Start......................................................... 50
Replacing the Battery......................................... 48
Sounding a Panic Alarm.................................... 50
Remote Start.................................................109 Automatic Settings........................................... 109
Heated and Cooled Devices............................ 110
Last Settings......................................................... 110
Removing a Headlamp..............................226
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............240
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................12
Collision Repairs.................................................... 12
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs.................................................................. 12
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 12
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control..............................................................51
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)
..............................................................199
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
..............................................................199
Roadside Assistance..................................186 Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance........................................................ 187
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside Assistance Program Coverage.................. 187
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance........................................................ 187
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.................................... 186
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.................................... 186
Roadside Emergencies
..............................186
Running-In See: Breaking-In.................................................. 183
Running Out of Fuel.....................................137 Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container.......................................................... 138
Filling a Portable Fuel Container................... 137
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