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Starting and Stopping theEngine
General Information...................................130
Ignition Switch..............................................130
Push Button Ignition Switch.....................131
Starting a Gasoline Engine.......................133
Engine Block Heater...................................134
Automatic Engine Shutdown..................135
Unique Driving Characteristics
Auto-Start-Stop..........................................136
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions.....................................138
Fuel Quality - Gasoline..............................138
Fuel Filler Funnel Location.......................139
Running Out of Fuel...................................139
Refueling..........................................................141
Fuel Consumption.......................................143
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law................................................145
Catalytic Converter.....................................146
Transmission
Automatic Transmission..........................149
Four-Wheel Drive
Using Four-Wheel Drive............................153
Brakes
General Information....................................157
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes.........................................................................158
Parking Brake................................................158
Hill Start Assist.............................................158
Traction Control
Principle of Operation...............................160
Using Traction Control..............................160
Stability Control
Principle of Operation.................................161
Using Stability Control...............................161
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation................................162
Rear Parking Aid...........................................162
Rear View Camera......................................163
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation................................167
Using Cruise Control...................................167
Driving Aids
Blind Spot Information System.............169
Cross Traffic Alert........................................170
Steering............................................................173
Load Carrying
Luggage Anchor Points..............................174
Rear Under Floor Storage.........................174
Luggage Covers............................................174
Roof Racks and Load Carriers.................175
Load Limit.......................................................176
Towing
Towing a Trailer.............................................181
Trailer Sway Control....................................181
Recommended Towing Weights...........182
Essential Towing Checks..........................183
Towing Points...............................................185
Transporting the Vehicle..........................186
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......187
Driving Hints
Breaking-In....................................................188
Economical Driving.....................................188
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Cold Weather Precautions.......................188
Driving Through Water..............................188
Floor Mats......................................................189
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance.................................190
Hazard Flashers............................................191
Fuel Shutoff....................................................191
Jump Starting the Vehicle........................192
Post-Crash Alert System..........................195
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need..............196
In California (U.S. Only).............................197
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only).....................198
Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only).......................199
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada.......................................................199
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.........................................................................201
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).........................................................................201
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only).........................................................................201
Fuses
Fuse Box Locations....................................203
Fuse Specification Chart.........................203
Changing a Fuse..........................................210
Maintenance
General Information....................................212
Opening and Closing the Hood..............212
Under Hood Overview - 1.0L EcoBoost™.........................................................................213
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L...................214
Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.0L EcoBoost™.........................................................................215
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L..........................215
Engine Oil Check..........................................215
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................216
Engine Cooling Fan......................................217
Engine Coolant Check................................217
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.........................................................................221
Brake Fluid Check........................................221
Washer Fluid Check....................................222
Fuel Filter........................................................222
Changing the 12V Battery........................223
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................224
Changing the Wiper Blades....................225
Adjusting the Headlamps........................225
Removing a Headlamp.............................227
Changing a Bulb..........................................228
Bulb Specification Chart..........................236
Changing the Engine Air Filter................237
Drive Belt Routing - 2.0L..........................238
Drive Belt Routing - 1.0L EcoBoost™........................................................................238
Vehicle Care
General Information..................................239
Cleaning Products......................................239
Cleaning the Exterior.................................240
Waxing.............................................................241
Cleaning the Engine...................................242
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades........................................................................242
Cleaning the Interior..................................243
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens......................243
Cleaning Leather Seats............................244
Repairing Minor Paint Damage.............244
Cleaning the Wheels.................................244
Vehicle Storage...........................................245
Body Styling Kits.........................................247
Wheels and Tires
General Information..................................248
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Thank you for choosing Ford. Werecommend that you take some time toget to know your vehicle by reading thismanual. The more that you know aboutyour vehicle, the greater the safety andpleasure you will get from driving it.
WARNING: Driving whiledistracted can result in loss of vehiclecontrol, crash and injury. We stronglyrecommend that you use extremecaution when using any device that maytake your focus off the road. Yourprimary responsibility is the safeoperation of your vehicle. Werecommend against the use of anyhand-held device while driving andencourage the use of voice-operatedsystems when possible. Make sure youare aware of all applicable local lawsthat may affect the use of electronicdevices while driving.
Note: This manual describes productfeatures and options available throughoutthe range of available models, sometimeseven before they are generally available. Itmay describe options not fitted to thevehicle you have purchased.
Note: Some of the illustrations in thismanual may show features as used indifferent models, so may appear differentto you on your vehicle.
Note: Always use and operate your vehiclein line with all applicable laws andregulations.
Note: Pass on this manual when sellingyour vehicle. It is an integral part of yourvehicle.
This manual may qualify the location of acomponent as left-hand side or right-handside. The side is determined when facingforward in the seat.
Right-hand side.A
Left-hand side.B
SYMBOLS GLOSSARY
These are some of the symbols you maysee on your vehicle.
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning system lubricanttype
Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Brake fluid - non petroleumbased
Brake system
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Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten seatbelt
Flammable
Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard flashers
Heated rear window
Windshield defrosting system
Interior luggage compartmentrelease
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Note operating instructions
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Horn control
Panic alarm
Parking aid
Parking brake
Power steering fluid
Power windows front/rear
Power window lockout
Requires registered technician
Safety alert
See Owner's Manual
See Service Manual
Service engine soon
Passenger airbag activated
Passenger airbag deactivated
Side airbag
Shield the eyes
Stability control
Hill descent control
Trail control
Windshield wiping system
Windshield wash and wipe
DATA RECORDING
WARNING: Do not connectwireless plug-in devices to the data linkconnector. Unauthorized third partiescould gain access to vehicle data andimpair the performance of safety relatedsystems. Only allow repair facilities thatfollow our service and repair instructionsto connect their equipment to the datalink connector.
We respect your privacy and arecommitted to protecting it. Theinformation contained in this publicationwas correct at the time of going to printbut as technology rapidly changes, werecommend that you visit the regional Fordwebsite for the latest information.
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Your vehicle has electronic control unitsthat have data recording functionality andthe ability to permanently or temporarilystore data. This data could includeinformation on the condition and status ofyour vehicle, vehicle maintenancerequirements, events and malfunctions.The types of data that can be recorded aredescribed in this section. Some of the datarecorded is stored in event logs or errorlogs.
Note:Error logs are reset following a serviceor repair.
Note:We may provide information inresponse to requests from law enforcement,other government authorities and thirdparties acting with lawful authority orthrough a legal process. Such informationcould be used by them in legal proceedings.
Data recorded includes, for example:
•Operating states of systemcomponents, for example fuel level,tire pressure and battery charge level.
•Vehicle and component status, forexample wheel speed, deceleration,lateral acceleration and seatbeltstatus.
•Events or errors in essential systems,for example headlamps and brakes.
•System responses to driving situations,for example airbag deployment andstability control.
•Environmental conditions, for exampletemperature.
Some of this data, when used incombination with other information, forexample an accident report, damage to avehicle or eyewitness statements, couldbe associated with a specific person.
Service Data
Service data recorders in your vehicle arecapable of collecting and storingdiagnostic information about your vehicle.This potentially includes information aboutthe performance or status of varioussystems and modules in the vehicle, suchas engine, throttle, steering or brakesystems. In order to properly diagnose andservice your vehicle, Ford Motor Company(Ford of Canada in Canada), and serviceand repair facilities may access or shareamong them vehicle diagnosticinformation received through a directconnection to your vehicle whendiagnosing or servicing your vehicle.Additionally, Ford Motor Company (Fordof Canada, in Canada) may, wherepermitted by law, use vehicle diagnosticinformation for vehicle improvement orwith other information we may have aboutyou, (for example, your contactinformation), to offer you products orservices that may interest you. Data maybe provided to our service providers suchas part suppliers that may help diagnosemalfunctions, and who are similarlyobligated to protect data. We retain thisdata only as long as necessary to performthese functions or to comply with law. Wemay provide information where requiredin response to official requests to lawenforcement or other governmentauthorities or third parties acting withlawful authority or court order, and suchinformation may be used in legalproceedings. For U.S. only (if equipped), ifyou choose to use connected apps andservices, you consent that certaindiagnostic information may also beaccessed electronically by Ford MotorCompany and Ford authorized servicefacilities, and that the diagnosticinformation may be used to provideservices to you, personalizing yourexperience, troubleshoot, and to improveproducts and services and offer you
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products and services that may interestyou, where permitted by law. For Canadaonly, for more information, please reviewthe Ford of Canada privacy policy atwww.ford.ca, including our U.S. datastorage and use of service providers inother jurisdictions who may be subject tolegal requirements in Canada, the UnitedStates and other countries applicable tothem, for example, lawful requirements todisclose personal information togovernmental authorities in thosecountries.
Event Data
This vehicle is equipped with an event datarecorder. The main purpose of an eventdata recorder is to record, in certain crashor near crash-like situations, such as anairbag deployment or hitting a roadobstacle; this data will assist inunderstanding how a vehicle’s systemsperformed. The event data recorder isdesigned to record data related to vehicledynamics and safety systems for a shortperiod of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The event data recorder in this vehicle isdesigned to record such data as:
•How various systems in your vehiclewere operating;
•Whether or not the driver andpassenger seatbelts werebuckled/fastened;
•How far (if at all) the driver wasdepressing the accelerator and/or thebrake pedal; and
•How fast the vehicle was traveling; and
•Where the driver was positioning thesteering wheel.
This data can help provide a betterunderstanding of the circumstances inwhich crashes and injuries occur.
Note:Event data recorder data is recordedby your vehicle only if a non-trivial crashsituation occurs; no data is recorded by theevent data recorder under normal drivingconditions and no personal data orinformation (e.g., name, gender, age, andcrash location) is recorded. However,parties, such as law enforcement, couldcombine the event data recorder data withthe type of personally identifying dataroutinely acquired during a crashinvestigation.
To read data recorded by an event datarecorder, special equipment is required,and access to the vehicle or the event datarecorder is needed. In addition to thevehicle manufacturer, other parties, suchas law enforcement, that have such specialequipment, can read the information if theyhave access to the vehicle or the eventdata recorder.
Comfort, Convenience andEntertainment Data
Your vehicle has electronic control unitsthat have the ability to store data basedon your personalized settings. The data isstored locally in the vehicle or on devicesthat you connect to it, for example, a USBdrive or digital music player. You can deletesome of this data and also choose whetherto share it through the services to whichyou subscribe. See Settings (page 355).
Comfort and Convenience Data
Data recorded includes, for example:
•Seat and steering wheel position.
•Climate control settings.
•Radio presets.
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Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy
WARNING: Always ride and drivewith your seatback upright and properlyfasten your seatbelt. Fit the lap portionof the seatbelt snugly and low acrossthe hips. Position the shoulder portion ofthe seatbelt across your chest. Pregnantwomen must follow this practice. Seethe following figure.
Pregnant women should always wear theirseatbelt. Position the lap belt portion of acombination lap and shoulder belt lowacross the hips below the belly and wornas tight as comfort allows. Position theshoulder belt to cross the middle of theshoulder and the center of the chest.
Seatbelt Locking Modes
WARNING: You must replace theseatbelt if the automatic lockingretractor or any other seatbelt functionis not operating correctly. Failure toreplace the seatbelt and retractorassembly could increase the risk of injuryin a crash.
All safety restraints in the vehicle arecombination lap and shoulder belts. Thedriver seatbelt has the vehicle sensitivelocking mode. The front outboardpassenger and rear seat seatbelts haveboth the vehicle sensitive locking modeand the automatic locking mode.
Vehicle Sensitive Mode
This is the normal retractor mode, whichallows free shoulder belt lengthadjustment to your movements andlocking in response to vehicle movement.For example, if the driver brakes suddenlyor turns a corner sharply, or the vehiclereceives an impact of about 5 mph(8 km/h) or more, the combinationseatbelts lock to help reduce forwardmovement of the driver and passengers.
In addition, the retractor is designed to lockif you pull the webbing out too quickly. Ifthe seatbelt retractor locks, slowly lowerthe height adjuster to allow the seatbeltto retract. If the retractor does not unlock,pull the seatbelt out slowly then feed asmall length of webbing back toward thestowed position. For rear seatbelts, reclinethe rear seat backrest or push the seatbackrest cushion away from the seatbelt.Feed a small length of webbing backtoward the stowed position.
Automatic Locking Mode
In this mode, the shoulder beltautomatically pre-locks. The belt retractsto remove any slack in the shoulder belt.The automatic locking mode is notavailable on the driver seatbelt.
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Then...If...
The Belt-Minder feature will not activate.You and the front seat passenger buckleyour seatbelts before you switch the igni-tion on or less than 1–2 minutes elapse afteryou switch the ignition on...
The Belt-Minder feature activates, theseatbelt warning lamp illuminates and anindicator chime sounds for 6 seconds every25 seconds, repeating for about 5 minutesor until you and the front seat passengerbuckle your seatbelts.
You or the front seat passenger do notbuckle your seatbelts before your vehiclereaches at least 6 mph (9.7 km/h) and 1–2minutes elapse after you switch the ignitionon...
The Belt-Minder feature activates, theseatbelt warning lamp illuminates and anindicator chime sounds for 6 seconds every25 seconds, repeating for about 5 minutesor until you and the front seat passengerbuckle your seatbelts.
The seatbelt for the driver or frontpassenger is unbuckled for about 1 minutewhile the vehicle is traveling at least 6 mph(9.7 km/h) and more than 1–2 minuteselapse after you switch the ignition on...
Deactivating and Activating theBelt-Minder Feature
WARNING: While the systemallows you to switch it off, this system isdesigned to improve your chances ofbeing safely belted and surviving a crash.We recommend you leave the systemswitched on. To reduce the risk of injury,do not switch the system on or off whiledriving your vehicle.
Note:The driver and front passengerwarnings switch on and off independently.When you perform this procedure for oneseating position, do not buckle the otherposition as this will terminate the process.
Read Steps 1–4 thoroughly beforeproceeding with the programmingprocedure.
Before following the procedure, make surethat:
•The parking brake is set.
•The transmission is in park (P) orneutral (N).
•The ignition is off.
•The driver and front passengerseatbelts are unbuckled.
1.Switch the ignition on. Do not start thevehicle.
2.Wait until the seatbelt warning lampturns off (about 1 minute). After Step2, wait an additional 5 seconds beforeproceeding with Step 3. Once you startStep 3, you must complete theprocedure within 30 seconds.
3.For the seating position you areswitching off, buckle then unbuckle theseatbelt three times at a moderatespeed, ending in the unbuckled state.After Step 3, the seatbelt warning lampturns on.
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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.
Type 1 - Conventional (Non-Configurable)
The daytime running lamps turn on when:
1.You switch the ignition on.
2.The transmission is not in park (P) forvehicles with automatic transmissionsor the parking brake is released forvehicles with manual transmissions.
3.The lighting control is in the off, parkinglamp or autolamps lighting controlsensor must be detecting daylightpositions.
Type 2 - Configurable
You can switch this feature on or off in theinformation display. See InformationDisplays (page 93).
The daytime running lamps turn on when:
1.You switch them on in the informationdisplay.
2.You switch the ignition on.
3.The transmission is not in park (P) forvehicles with automatic transmissionsor the parking brake is released forvehicles with manual transmissions.
4.The lighting control is in the autolampsposition.
5.The lighting control sensor detectsdaylight, and the headlamps or parkinglamps are off.
The other lighting control switch positionsdo not activate the daytime running lamps,and you can use them to temporarilyoverride autolamp control.
When you switch them off in theinformation display, the daytime runninglamps are off in all lighting control switchpositions.
FRONT FOG LAMPS (IF EQUIPPED)
Press the control to switch the fog lampson or off.
You can switch the fog lamps on when thelighting control is in any position exceptoff.
Note:Only use fog lamps during reducedvisibility, for example, fog, snow or heavyrain.
Note:If you switch autolamps on, you canonly switch the fog lamps on onceautolamps has turned the headlamps on.
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