FORD E SERIES 2013 4.G Owners Manual
Manufacturer: FORD, Model Year: 2013, Model line: E SERIES, Model: FORD E SERIES 2013 4.GPages: 416, PDF Size: 4.29 MB
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Introduction 8
Child Safety 17
Child seats...........................................19
Child seat positioning...................................19
Booster seats.........................................21
Installing child safety seats...............................24
Safety Belts 35
Fastening the safety belts................................37
Safety belt height adjustment.............................40
Safetybeltwarninglightandindicatorchime..................40
Safety belt-minder.....................................41
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance...................43
Supplementary Restraints System 44
Driver and passenger airbags.............................46
Crash sensors and airbag indicator.........................53
Airbag disposal........................................54
Keys and Remote Control 55
General information on radio frequencies.....................55
Remote control.......................................55
Replacing a lost key or remote control.......................57
Locks 58
Locking and unlocking..................................58
Security 63
SecuriLockpassive anti-theft system.......................63
Steering Wheel 66
Adjusting the steering wheel..............................66
Wipers and Washers 67
Windshield wipers.....................................67
Windshield washers....................................67
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Lighting 68
Lighting control.......................................68
Instrument lighting dimmer...............................69
Daytime running lamps..................................69
Turn signal control.....................................69
Interior lamps........................................70
Windows and Mirrors 71
Power windows.......................................71
Exteriormirrors.......................................72
Interiormirrors .......................................75
Sunvisors ...........................................75
Instrument Cluster 76
Gauges.............................................76
Warning lamps and indicators.............................77
Audible warnings and indicators...........................81
Information Displays 82
Controls.............................................82
Information messages...................................86
Audio System 89
AM/FMstereo ........................................91
AM/FM/CD with SYNC..................................92
Auxiliary input jack....................................94
USB port............................................95
Satellite radio information................................96
Climate Control 99
Manual heating and air conditioning........................99
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Seats 103
Sitting in the correct position............................103
Head restraints.......................................104
Manual seats........................................104
Power seats.........................................106
Rear seats..........................................106
Auxiliary Power Points 111
Starting and Stopping the Engine 114
Ignition switch.......................................115
Engine block heater...................................117
Fuel and Refueling 119
Fuel quality.........................................121
Running out of fuel....................................122
Refueling...........................................123
Fuel consumption.....................................124
Transmission 129
Transmission operation.................................129
Automatic transmission.................................129
Brakes 137
Brakes.............................................137
Hints on driving with anti-lock brakes......................138
Parking brake........................................138
Traction Control 139
TractionControl™ ....................................139
Stability Control 140
AdvanceTrac.......................................141
Parking Aids 143
Sensing system.......................................143
Rear-view camera system...............................145
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Cruise Control 149
Usingcruisecontrol ...................................149
Driving Aids 151
Steering............................................151
Load Carrying 152
Vehicle loading.......................................152
Towing 159
Trailertowing........................................159
Trailer brake controller-integrated.........................164
Wrecker towing......................................170
Recreational towing...................................171
Driving Hints 172
Economical driving....................................174
Floormats..........................................176
Roadside Emergencies 178
Getting roadside assistance..............................178
Hazard flasher control..................................180
Fuel pump shut-off....................................180
Jump-starting the vehicle...............................181
Customer Assistance 184
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only).......................191
Reporting safety defects (Canada only).....................191
Fuses 192
Changing a fuse......................................192
Fuse specification chart................................193
Upfitter controls......................................200
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Maintenance 201
General information...................................201
Opening and closing the hood............................202
Under hood overview..................................203
Engine oil dipstick....................................204
Engine oil check......................................204
Engine coolant check..................................205
Automatic transmission fluid check........................210
Brake fluid check.....................................217
Power steering fluid check..............................217
Fuel filter...........................................217
Washer fluid check....................................218
Changing the vehicle battery.............................218
Checking the wiper blades..............................221
Changing the wiper blades..............................221
Air filter(s).........................................221
Adjusting the headlamps................................223
Changing a bulb......................................226
Removing a headlamp..................................226
Vehicle Care 233
Cleaning products.....................................233
Cleaning the exterior..................................233
Waxing.............................................235
Repairing minor paint damage............................235
Cleaning the engine...................................235
Cleaning the windows and wiper blades.....................236
Cleaning the interior...................................236
Cleaning the instrument panel and instrument cluster lens.......237
Cleaning leather seats..................................238
Cleaning the alloy wheels...............................238
Vehiclestorage.......................................239
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Wheels and Tires 242
Tirecare ...........................................244
Using snow chains....................................261
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)...................262
Changing a road wheel.................................269
Technical specifications.................................276
Wheel lug nut torque..................................276
Capacities and Specifications 278
Engine specifications..................................278
Engine drivebelt......................................279
Part numbers........................................285
Vehicle identification number............................286
Vehicle certification label...............................287
Transmission code designation............................288
Accessories 289
Accessories.........................................289
Ford Extended Service Plan 291
Scheduled Maintenance 294
Normal scheduled maintenance and log.....................299
SYNC310
Pairing your phone for the first time.......................315
911 Assist™.........................................329
Vehicle Health Report..................................332
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Navigation System (If Equipped) 356
Statusbars..........................................359
Loading pictures......................................359
Voice recognition.....................................361
Accessing media features...............................366
Jukebox features.....................................382
Recording (saving) music to your jukebox...................382
Accessing the music in your jukebox.......................382
Creating a playlist.....................................384
Where am I?.........................................385
Accessing the help screen...............................388
Navigation features....................................389
Appendices 398
Navigation end user license agreement......................405
Index 410
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specifications, design or equipment at any time without notice or obligation. No
part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, stored in a retrieval
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Thank you for choosing Ford. We recommend that you take some time to
get to know your vehicle by reading this manual. The more that you
know about it, the greater the safety and pleasure you will get from
driving it.
WARNING:Always drive with due care and attention when
using and operating the controls and features on your vehicle.
Note:This manual describes a range of product features and options,
sometimes before they are generally available. Therefore, you may find
options in this manual that are not found on your vehicle.
Note:Some of the illustrations in this manual may be used for different
models, so they may appear different than your vehicle. However, the
essential information in the illustrations is always correct.
Note:Always use and operate your vehicle in line with all applicable
laws and regulations.
Note:Pass on this manual when selling your vehicle. It is an integral
part of the vehicle.
This manual may qualify the location of a component as right or left,
which is determined by the side of the vehicle based on sitting in the
seat.
A. Right
B. Left
Protecting the Environment
You must play your part in protecting the environment. Correct
vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning
and lubrication materials are significant steps toward this aim.
A
B
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SYMBOL GLOSSARY
WARNING:You risk death or serious injury to yourself and
others if you do not follow the instruction highlighted by the
warning symbol.
These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description
Safety alertSee Owner’s
ManualAnti-lock
braking
system
Avoid
smoking,
flames, or
sparksBatteryBattery acid
Brake fluid –
non
petroleum
baseBrake systemCabin air
filter
Check fuel
capChild Safety
Door Lock
and UnlockChild seat
lower anchor
C hild seat
tether anchorCruise
controlDo not open
when hot
Engine air
filterEngine
coolantEngine
coolant
temperature
Engine oilExplosive gasFan warning
Fasten safety
beltFront airbagFront fog
lamps
Fuel pump
resetFuse
compartmentHazard
warning
flasher
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Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description
Heated rear
windowInterior
luggage
compartment
releaseJack
Lighting
controlLow tire
pressure
warningMaintain
correct fluid
level
Panic alarmParking aid
systemParking
brake system
Power
steering fluidPower
windows
front and
rearPower
window
lockout
Service
engine soonSide airbagStability
control
Windshield
defrost and
demistWindshield
washer and
wiper
DATA RECORDING
Service Data Recording
Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting and
storing diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentially
includes information about the performance or status of various systems
and modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake
systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford
Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may
access or share among them vehicle diagnostic information received
through a direct connection to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing
your vehicle. Additionally, when your vehicle is in for service or repair,
Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities
may access or share among them data for vehicle improvement purposes.
For U.S. only (if equipped), if you choose to use the SYNCVehicle
Health Report, you consent that certain diagnostic information may also
be accessed electronically by Ford Motor Company and Ford authorized
service facilities, and that the diagnostic information may be used for any
purpose. See theSYNCchapter for more information.
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