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•Your vehicle’s brake system and the trailer brake system work
independently of each other. Changing the GAIN setting on the TBC
does not affect the operation of your vehicle’s brakes whether a
trailer is attached or not.
•When the vehicle is turned off, the TBC output is disabled and the
display and module are shut down. The TBC module and display turn
on when the ignition is turned from the off position to the on
position.
•The TBC is only a factory-installed or dealer-installed item. Ford is
not responsible for warranty or performance of the TBC due to
misuse or customer installation.
Trailer Lamps
Trailer lamps are required on most towed vehicles. Make sure all running
lights, brake lights, turn signals and hazard lights are working. Contact
your authorized dealer or trailer rental agency for proper instructions
and equipment for hooking up the lamps.
Before Towing a Trailer
Practice turning, stopping and backing up to get the feel of the
vehicle-trailer combination before starting on a trip. When turning, make
wider turns so the trailer wheels will clear curbs and other obstacles.
When Towing a Trailer
•Do not drive faster than 70 mph (113 km/h) during the first 500 miles
(800 kilometers).
•Do not make full-throttle starts.
•Check your hitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts
thoroughly after you have traveled 50 miles (80 kilometers).
•When stopped in congested or heavy traffic during hot weather, place
gearshift in positionPto aid engine and transmission cooling and to
help A/C performance.
•Turn off the speed control with heavy loads or in hilly terrain. The
speed control may turn off automatically when you are towing on
long, steep grades.
•Shift to a lower gear when driving down a long or steep hill. Do not
apply the brakes continuously, as they may overheat and become less
effective.
•If your transmission is equipped with a Grade Assist or Tow/Haul
feature, use this feature when towing. This provides engine braking
and helps eliminate excessive transmission shifting for optimum fuel
economy and transmission cooling.
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•Carry unnecessary weight (approximately 1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for
every 400 lb [180 kg] of weight carried).
•Add particular accessories to your vehicle (e.g. bug deflectors,
rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski racks).
•Drive with the wheels out of alignment.
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
Note:Driving through deep water may allow water into the transmission
and engine causing internal damage. Have the fluid checked and, if water
is found, replace the fluid.
Do not drive quickly through standing water, especially if the depth is
unknown. Traction or brake capability may be limited and if the ignition
system gets wet, your engine may stall. Water may also enter your
engine’s air intake and severely damage your engine.
If driving through deep or standing
water is unavoidable, proceed very
slowly. Never drive through water
that is higher than the bottom of
the hubs (for trucks) or the bottom
of the wheel rims (for cars).
Once through the water, always try the brakes. Wet brakes do not stop
the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Drying can be improved by
moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake
pedal.
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Brakes
•Make sure brakes and parking brake are fully released.
Tires
•Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
•Make sure all linkages, cables, levers and pins under vehicle are
covered with grease to prevent rust.
•Move vehicles at least 25 feet (8 meters) 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 (mice/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 the vehicle 15 feet (4.5 meters)
back and forth to remove rust build-up.
•Check fluid levels (including coolant, oil and gas) to make sure there
are no leaks and fluids are at recommended levels.
•If the battery was removed, clean the battery cable ends and inspect.
Contact your authorized dealer if you have any concerns or issues.
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911 Assist™ ..............................404
A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................225
Accessing call history/phone
book during active call .............394
Accessing the help screen .......463
Accessing the music in
your jukebox .....................457–458
Accessing your media menu
features ......................................416
Accessing your phone menu
features ......................................395
Accessory delay ..........................88
Active call menu options .........394
Advanced menu options ...402, 423
Advanced menu options
(prompts, languages, defaults,
master reset, installing
applications) ..............................402
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................45
and child safety seats ..............47
description ................................45
disposal ......................................51
driver airbag ..............................45
passenger airbag .......................45
side airbag ...........................45, 47
Air cleaner filter .......303–304, 360
Air conditioning ................146, 148
manual heating and air
conditioning system .......146, 148
Air filter .............................304, 360
Air suspension ...........................239
description ..............................239All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................216
Ambulance packages ..................15
AM/FM .......................................441
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................294
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................225
Anti-theft system ..................73, 75
arming the system ..............73, 75
disarming a triggered system ..75
AppLink™ .................................411
Armrests ....................................178
Ashtray(s) .................................193
Audio system
Single CD ................................118
Audio system (see Radio) .......118
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................209
fluid, adding ............................298
fluid, checking ........................298
fluid, refill capacities ..............356
fluid, specification ..................356
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ..123
Auxiliary powerpoint ................189
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........356
refill capacities ........................356
B
Battery .......................................300
acid, treating emergencies .....300
jumping a disabled battery ....270
maintenance-free ....................300
replacement, specifications ...360
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servicing ..................................300
Booster seats ...............................22
Brakes ........................................225
anti-lock ...................................225
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................225
brake warning light ................225
fluid, checking and adding ....298
fluid, refill capacities ..............356
fluid, specifications .................356
lubricant specifications ..........356
parking ....................................226
shift interlock ..................213–214
trailer .......................................256
C
Capacities for refilling
fluids ..........................................356
Car2UHome Automation
System .......................................179
Cargo management system ......248
CD ..............................................118
CD player ..................................116
CD voice commands ................453,
456–457
Cell phone use ............................16
Changing a tire .........................346
Changing the air filter ..............304
Child safety seats
automatic locking mode
(retractor) .................................37
LATCH .......................................27
Child safety seats -
booster seats ...............................22
Cleaning the touchscreen ........435
Cleaning your vehicle ...............313engine compartment ..............315
instrument panel ....................317
interior .............................316–317
plastic parts ............................314
washing ....................................313
waxing .....................................315
wheels ......................................320
wiper blades ............................316
Climate control
(see Air conditioning
or Heating) ........................146, 148
Clock ..........................................118
Console
overhead ......................91–92, 192
Controls
power seat ...............................163
Coolant ......................................294
checking and adding ..............294
refill capacities ........................356
specifications ..........................356
Creating a playlist .....................459
Cruise control ...........................236
Customer Assistance ................268
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................365, 367
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............277
Getting roadside
assistance ................................268
Getting the service you
need .........................................273
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................279
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................277
Customizing your home
screen ........................................434
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