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•
Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
• Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents.
Engine
• Change the engine oil and filter prior to
storage because used engine oil
contains contaminates which may
cause engine damage.
• Start the engine every 15 days for a
minimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast
idle with the climate controls set to
defrost until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
• With your foot on the brake, shift
through all the gears while the engine
is running.
• We recommend that you change the
engine oil before you use your vehicle
again.
Fuel system
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the
fuel pump nozzle.
Cooling system
• Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm that there are no cooling
system leaks and that fluid is at the
recommended level.
Disconnecting Your 12 Volt Battery
• Check and recharge as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
• If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery,
we recommend that you disconnect
the battery cables to maintain battery
charge for quick starting. Note:
It is necessary to reset memory
features if you disconnect the battery
cables.
Brakes
• Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
• Make sure all linkages, cables, levers
and pins under your vehicle are covered
with grease to prevent rust.
• Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)
every 15 days to lubricate working parts
and prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out of
storage, do the following:
• Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt
or grease film build-up on window
surfaces.
• Check windshield wipers for any
deterioration.
• Check under the hood for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage such as mice or squirrel
nests.
• Check the exhaust for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage.
• Check tire pressures and set tire
inflation per the Tire Label.
• Check brake pedal operation. Drive
your vehicle
15 ft (4.5 m) back and
forth to remove rust build-up.
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Data Recording..................................................7
Comfort, Convenience and Entertainment
Data........................................................................\
9
Event Data................................................................. 9
Service Data............................................................. 8
Services That Third Parties Provide...............10
Services That We Provide.................................. 10
Vehicles With a Connectivity Device.............10
Vehicles With an Emergency Call System................................................................... 11
Vehicles With SYNC.............................................. 11
Daytime Running Lamps..............................51
Digital Radio
..................................................238
HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................ 239
Direction Indicators
........................................52
Doors and Locks.............................................42
Driver Alert.........................................................111 Using Driver Alert.................................................. 111
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................33 Children and Airbags........................................... 37
Passenger Airbag On and Off Switch ..........33
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 37
Driving Aids.......................................................111
Driving Hints....................................................137
Driving Through Water................................138
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps.......................... 51
E
Economical Driving
.......................................137
Electromagnetic Compatibility...............267
Emission Law..................................................88
Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance...........89
Tampering With a Noise Control System................................................................ 88
End User License Agreement.................269 SYNC End User License Agreement
(EULA).............................................................. 269
Engine Block Heater
.....................................80
Using the Engine Block Heater....................... 80
Engine Coolant Check................................165 Adding Coolant................................................... 165Coolant Change...................................................
167
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 168
Fail-Safe Cooling................................................. 167
Recycled Coolant................................................ 167
Severe Climates................................................... 167
Engine Emission Control
.............................88
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 45
Engine Oil Check
...........................................163
Adding Engine Oil............................................... 163
Engine Oil Dipstick.......................................163
Engine Specifications.................................219 Drivebelt Routing................................................ 219
Environment
......................................................15
Essential Towing Checks...........................130 Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 134
Hitches..................................................................... 131
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)......................................... 135
Safety Chains........................................................ 131
Trailer Brakes......................................................... 131
Trailer Lamps........................................................ 134
Trailer Towing Connector................................ 130
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 135
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording............................................... 7
Exterior Mirrors
................................................55
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 55
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 55
Telescoping Mirrors ............................................ 56
F
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................28 Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 29
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................28
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel......................... 213
Floor Mats
.......................................................138
Ford Credit.........................................................12
US Only...................................................................... 12
Ford Protect
...................................................248
Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY).......................................... 249
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only).................................................................. 248
Fuel and Refueling
.........................................82
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Fuel Consumption.........................................86
Advertised Capacity........................................... 86
Fuel Economy....................................................... 86
Fuel Filter..........................................................173
Fuel Quality - E85..........................................82 Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles............................................................... 82
Switching Between E85 and Gasoline.........83
Fuel Quality - Gasoline................................84 Choosing the Right Fuel.................................... 84
Fuel Shutoff
.....................................................141
Fuses..................................................................151
Fuse Specification Chart............................151 Engine Compartment Fuse Box..................... 151
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box............156
G
Gauges................................................................57 2.3 Inch Display...................................................... 57
8 Inch Display........................................................ 58
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............59
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge............................... 59
Fuel Gauge.............................................................. 59
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge.................................................................. 59
Gearbox See: Transmission................................................ 92
General Information on Radio Frequencies
...................................................39
General Maintenance Information.......250 Multi-point Inspection...................................... 252
Owner Checks and Services........................... 251
Protecting Your Investment........................... 250
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 250
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 250
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................148
Getting the Services You Need................145 Away From Home............................................... 145
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................... 98
Hazard Flashers
..............................................141 Headlamp Adjusting
See: Adjusting the Headlamps...................... 175
Headlamp Removal See: Removing a Headlamp........................... 176
Headrest See: Head Restraints........................................... 73
Head Restraints...............................................73
Heating See: Climate Control........................................... 70
Hill Start Assist...............................................98 Switching the System On and Off.................99
Using Hill Start Assist......................................... 99
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate.............................................................71
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather............................................................... 72
General Hints........................................................... 71
Quickly Cooling the Interior............................... 72
Quickly Heating the Interior............................... 71
Recommended Settings for Cooling.............72
Recommended Settings for Heating.............71
Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods During Extreme High Ambient
Temperatures.................................................... 72
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes..............................................................97
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............161
Horn....................................................................48
I
Ignition Switch.................................................78
In California (U.S. Only).............................146
Information Display Control......................48
Information Displays
.....................................63
General Information............................................ 63
Information Messages
.................................66
AdvanceTrac and Traction Control...............66
Battery and Charging System.......................... 67
Doors and Locks................................................... 67
Engine....................................................................... 67
Fuel........................................................................\
.... 68
Maintenance.......................................................... 68
Power Steering..................................................... 69
Transmission......................................................... 69
Installing Child Restraints............................19 Child Seats............................................................... 19
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Following a Vehicle............................................
105
Hilly Condition and Trailer Tow Usage.................................................................. 107
Overriding the Set Speed................................ 107
Resuming the Set Speed................................. 107
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed.............105
Setting the Gap Distance................................ 106
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off....................................................................... 108
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On........................................................................\
105
Switching to Normal Cruise Control............110
System Not Available....................................... 109
Using Snow Chains.....................................207
Using Traction Control...............................100 Switching the System Off .............................. 100
System Indicator Lights and Messages......................................................... 100
Using Voice Recognition...........................244 Phone Voice Service......................................... 244
V
Vehicle Care...................................................180 General Information.......................................... 180
Vehicle Identification Number
.................221
Vehicle Storage.............................................185
Body........................................................................\
185
Brakes..................................................................... 186
Cooling system.................................................... 186
Disconnecting Your 12 Volt Battery..............186
Engine..................................................................... 186
Fuel system.......................................................... 186
General................................................................... 185
Miscellaneous...................................................... 186
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 186
Tires........................................................................\
. 186
Ventilation See: Climate Control........................................... 70
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number.............221
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators................60 Airbag Warning Lamp........................................ 60
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp
................................................................... 60Battery.....................................................................
60
Brake System Warning Lamp......................... 60
Cruise Control Indicator.................................... 60
Direction Indicator............................................... 60
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Lamp..................................................................... 61
Engine Oil................................................................. 61
Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp....................... 61
Headlamp High Beam Indicator...................... 61
Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp......................... 61
Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp................... 61
Powertrain Malfunction/Electronic Throttle Control.................................................................. 61
Service Engine Soon............................................ 61
Tow Haul Indicator............................................... 62
Traction Control Indicator................................. 62
Traction Control System Off............................ 62
Washer Fluid Check
......................................173
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 180
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 49
Waxing..............................................................182
What Is Automatic High Beam Control.............................................................53
What Is Cruise Control
...............................103
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel......................... 213
Wheels and Tires..........................................188 General Information.......................................... 188
Technical Specifications................................... 217
Windows and Mirrors....................................55
Windshield Washers.....................................49
Windshield Wipers
........................................49
Speed Dependent Wipers................................ 49
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades................... 174
Wipers and Washers.....................................49
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