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When the oil change message appears in
the information display, it is time for an oil
change. Make sure you perform the oil
change within two weeks or 500 miles
(800 kilometers) of the message
appearing. Make sure you reset the
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each oil
change. See General Information (page
90).
If your information display resets
prematurely or becomes inoperative, you
should perform the oil change interval at
six months or 5000 miles (8000
kilometers) from your last oil change.
Never exceed one year or 10000 miles
(16000 kilometers) between oil change
intervals.
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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Multi-Point inspection
Hazard warning system operation
Accessory drive belt(s)
Horn operation
Battery performance
Radiator, cooler, heater and air conditioninghoses
Engine air filter
Suspension components for leaks ordamage
Exhaust system
Steering and linkage
Exterior lamps operation
Tires (including spare) for wear and properpressure**
Fluid levels *
; fill if necessary
Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
For oil and fluid leaks
Washer spray and wiper operation
Half-shaft dust boots
* Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission and window washer
** 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®
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 ENGINE
OIL CHANGE DUE or OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED 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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When to expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message
Vehicle use and example
Interval
Normal
7500-10000 miles
(12000-16000 km) Normal commuting with highway driving
No, or moderate, load or towing
Flat to moderately hilly roads
No extended idling
Severe
5000-7499 miles
(8000-11999 km) Moderate to heavy load or towing
Mountainous or off-road conditions
Extended idling
Extended hot or cold operation
Extreme
3000-4999 miles
(4800-7999 km) Maximum load or towing
Extreme hot or cold operation
Normal Maintenance Intervals At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display
*
Change engine oil and filter. **
Rotate the tires.
Perform a multi-point inspection (recommended).
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level. Consult your dealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the rear axle and U-joints. Lubricate any areas with grease fittings (Four-wheel
drive vehicles).
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tire-rod ends, driveshaft and U-
joints. Lubricate any areas with grease fittings (Four-wheel drive vehicles).
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At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display
*
Inspect the tires, tire wear and measure the tread depth.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or
drag.
* Do not exceed one year or 10000 miles (16000 kilometers) between service intervals.
** Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Engine
Oil Check (page 215). Other maintenance items
1
Replace cabin air filter.
Every 20000 miles (32000
km)
Replace engine air filter.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Change engine coolant.2
At 100000 miles (160000
km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every 100000 miles
(160000 km) Inspect accessory drive belt(s). 3
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 150000 miles
(240000 km) Replace accessory drive belt(s). 4
Replace timing belt (1.6L engine).
1 Perform these maintenance items within 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the last
engine oil and filter change. Do not exceed the designated distance for the interval.
2 Initial replacement at six years or 100000 miles (160000 kilometers), then every three
years or 50000 miles (80000 kilometers).
3 After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.
4 If not replaced within the last 100000 miles (160000 kilometers).
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SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
If you operate your vehicle primarily in any
of the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance as indicated.
If you operate your vehicle
occasionally
under any of these conditions, it is not
necessary to perform the extra
maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership
service advisor or technician. Perform the services shown in the
following tables when specified or within
3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the
OIL
CHANGE REQUIRED message appearing
in the information display.
• Example 1
: The OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED message comes on at
28751 miles (46270 kilometers).
Perform the 30000-mile
(48000-kilometer) automatic
transmission fluid replacement.
• Example 2
: The OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED message has not come
on, but the odometer reads 30000
miles (48000 kilometers) (for
example, the Intelligent Oil-Life
Monitor was reset at 25000 miles
[40000 kilometers]). Perform the
engine air filter replacement. Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
See axle maintenance items under
Exceptions.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km) Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use
(such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace cabin air filter.*
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
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Fog Lamps - Front
See: Front Fog Lamps......................................... 77
Ford Credit..........................................................11
(U.S. Only)................................................................. 11
Four-Wheel Drive
..........................................142
Principle of Operation....................................... 142
Front Fog Lamps.............................................77
Front Passenger Sensing System.............41
Fuel and Refueling
........................................131
Fuel Consumption........................................135
Calculating Fuel Economy.............................. 136
Filling the Tank..................................................... 135
Fuel Filter
.........................................................219
Fuel Quality.....................................................132
Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 132
Octane Recommendations............................ 132
Fuel Shutoff
...................................................190
Fuses................................................................200
Fuse Specification Chart..........................200 Luggage Compartment Fuse Panel...........206
Passenger Compartment Fuse
Panel................................................................. 203
Power Distribution Box................................... 200
Pre-Fuse Box...................................................... 200
G
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener............118
Gauges...............................................................84 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............85
Fuel Gauge.............................................................. 85
Information Display............................................. 84
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................48
Intelligent Access................................................. 48
General Maintenance Information.......420 Multi-Point Inspection..................................... 422
Owner Checks and Services........................... 421
Protecting Your Investment.......................... 420
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 420
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 420
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................197
Getting the Services You Need...............194 Away From Home.............................................. 194Global Opening
..............................................80
Opening the Windows....................................... 80
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................. 148
Hazard Warning Flashers..........................190
Headlamp Exit Delay....................................76
Head Restraints
...............................................111
Adjusting the Head Restraint.......................... 112
Heated Seats
...................................................117
Heated Windows and Mirrors..................109 Heated Exterior Mirror...................................... 109
Heated Rear Window....................................... 109
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 103
Hill Start Assist..............................................148 Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 148
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate
..........................................................106
Cooling the Interior Quickly............................. 107
General Hints....................................................... 106
Heating the Interior Quickly............................ 106
Maximum Cooling Performance in Instrument Panel or Instrument Panel
and Footwell Positions............................... 109
Recommended Settings for Cooling ..........107
Recommended Settings for Heating..........107
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather............................................................ 108
Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods during Extreme High Ambient
Temperatures................................................. 108
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes.............................................................147
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........210
I
Ignition Switch
...............................................125
In California (U.S. Only).............................195
Information Display Control.......................70
Information Displays
....................................90
General Information........................................... 90
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Luggage Covers.............................................168
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 258
M
Maintenance..................................................210 General Information.......................................... 210
Manual Climate Control
............................103
Manual Liftgate...............................................62
Closing the Liftgate............................................. 62
Opening the Liftgate........................................... 62
Manual Seats
..................................................113
Adjusting the Height of the Driver
Seat...................................................................... 113
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward.............................................................. 113
Recline Adjustment............................................ 114
Media Hub......................................................290
Memory Function
...........................................115
Saving a PreSet Position.................................. 116
Message Center See: Information Displays................................ 90
Mirrors See: Heated Windows and Mirrors..............109
See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 79
Mobile Communications Equipment
.......12
Moonroof...........................................................83 Bounce-Back......................................................... 83
Opening and Closing the Moonroof..............83
Opening and Closing the Sunscreen............83
Venting the Moonroof........................................ 83
Motorcraft Parts
...........................................265
MyFord Touch ™...........................................330
General Information......................................... 330
MyFord Touch ™ Troubleshooting
........390
MyKey Troubleshooting...............................56
MyKey ™
.............................................................53
Principle of Operation......................................... 53N
Navigation......................................................382
cityseekr................................................................ 383
Map Mode............................................................ 385
Navigation Map Updates............................... 388
Navigation Voice Commands....................... 388
Point of Interest (POI) Categories..............383
Quick-touch Buttons........................................ 387
Setting a Destination....................................... 382
Setting Your Navigation Preferences.........384
Normal Scheduled Maintenance
..........423
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor®.......................... 423
Normal Maintenance Intervals..................... 424
O
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check....................................... 215
Opening and Closing the Hood
...............210
Closing the Hood.................................................. 211
Opening the Hood.............................................. 210
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................198
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual..........198
Overhead Console........................................124
P
Parking Aid......................................................152 Front Sensing System....................................... 153
Rear Sensing System.........................................152
Parking Aids
....................................................152
Parking Brake.................................................148
Passive Anti-Theft System
.........................67
SecuriLock®........................................................... 67
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 67
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Personal Safety System ™
..........................38
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?.................................................................. 38
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Safety Belts.......................................................31
Principle of Operation.......................................... 31
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime...............................................................35
Conditions of operation..................................... 35
Safety Canopy ™
............................................44
Safety Precautions........................................131
Satellite Radio..............................................286
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................. 287
Satellite Radio Reception Factors...............287
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service.................. 287
Troubleshooting................................................. 288
Scheduled Maintenance Record...........429
Scheduled Maintenance
..........................420
Seats....................................................................111
Security..............................................................67
Settings............................................................337 Clock....................................................................... 338
Display................................................................... 338
Settings................................................................. 340
Sound..................................................................... 339
Vehicle................................................................... 339
Side Airbags
.....................................................43
Sitting in the Correct Position....................111
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains................................. 254
Special Notices................................................12 New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 12
Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility Type Vehicles........................................ 12
Special Instructions.............................................. 12
Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance............12
Using Your Vehicle With a Snowplow............12
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance..............................................426
Exceptions............................................................ 427
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................. 161
Stability Control
............................................150
Principle of Operation...................................... 150
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch........................................... 125Starting a Gasoline Engine
.......................126
Automatic Engine Shutdown......................... 127
Failure to Start...................................................... 127
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................129
Important Ventilating Information...............129
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving............................................................... 128
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary......................................................... 128
Vehicles with an Ignition Key.......................... 126
Vehicles with Keyless Start............................. 126
Starting and Stopping the Engine
..........125
General Information.......................................... 125
Steering............................................................166 Electric Power Steering.................................... 166
Steering Wheel
...............................................69
Storage Compartments.............................124
Sunroof See: Moonroof....................................................... 83
Sun Visors
.........................................................82
Illuminated Vanity Mirror................................... 82
Supplementary Restraints System
.........39
Principle of Operation........................................ 39
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
SYNC™ Applications and Services........................................................306
911 Assist.............................................................. 306
SYNC AppLink...................................................... 312
SYNC Services: Traffic, Directions & Information (TDI) (If Equipped, Unites
States Only)................................................... 309
Vehicle Health Report..................................... 308
SYNC™.............................................................291 General Information.......................................... 291
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
...........................321
T
Tailgate See: Manual Liftgate........................................... 62
See: Power Liftgate............................................. 63
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............264
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).......................196
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Using Traction Control................................149
Switching the System Off Using a
Switch................................................................ 149
Switching the System Off Using the Information Display Controls.................... 149
System Indicator Lights and Messages.......................................................... 149
Using Voice Recognition...........................293
Initiating a Voice Session................................ 293
System Interaction and Feedback..............294
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).........................196
V
Vehicle Care
....................................................231
General Information........................................... 231
Vehicle Certification Label.......................266
Vehicle Identification Number................265
Vehicle Storage
.............................................235
Battery................................................................... 236
Body........................................................................\
236
Brakes..................................................................... 237
Cooling system................................................... 236
Engine.................................................................... 236
Fuel system.......................................................... 236
General.................................................................. 236
Miscellaneous...................................................... 237
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 237
Tires........................................................................\
. 237
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 103
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............265
Voice Control...................................................70 MyFord Touch® Controls.................................. 70W
Warning Lamps and Indicators................86
Airbag - Front........................................................ 86
Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 86
Battery..................................................................... 86
Blind Spot Monitor.............................................. 86
Brake System........................................................ 86
Cruise Control........................................................ 87
Direction Indicator................................................ 87
Engine Oil................................................................ 87
Fasten Safety Belt................................................ 87
Fog Lamps - Front................................................ 87
High Beam............................................................... 87
Information............................................................. 87
Low Fuel Level....................................................... 87
Low Tire Pressure Warning............................... 87
Parking Lamps...................................................... 88
Service Engine Soon........................................... 88
Traction and Stability Control......................... 88
Traction and Stability Control Off.................88
Washer Fluid Check.....................................219
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior................................ 231
See: Wipers and Washers................................... 71
Waxing.............................................................232
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 258
Wheels and Tires
.........................................238
General Information......................................... 238
Technical Specifications................................. 262
Windows and Mirrors....................................79
Windshield Washers
......................................72
Windshield Wipers..........................................71
Intermittent Wipe.................................................. 71
Speed dependent wipers (if equipped)............................................................ 71
Wipers and Washers......................................71
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