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Blind Spot Information System
............250
Cross Traffic Alert .......................................
254
Steering ..........................................................
256
Pre-Collision Assist ....................................
257
Drive Control ..................................................
261
Load Carrying
Rear Under Floor Storage ........................
264
Cargo Nets ....................................................
266
Roof Racks and Load Carriers ................
267
Load Limit .....................................................
268
Towing
Towing a Trailer ............................................
274
Trailer Reversing Aids .................................
275
Trailer Sway Control ..................................
284
Recommended Towing Weights ..........
285
Essential Towing Checks .........................
287
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels .....
294
Driving Hints
Breaking-In ....................................................
297
Reduced Engine Performance ...............
297
Economical Driving ....................................
297
Driving Through Water .............................
298
Floor Mats .....................................................
298
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance ................................
300
Hazard Flashers ...........................................
301
Fuel Shutoff ...................................................
301
Jump Starting the Vehicle .......................
302
Post-Crash Alert System .........................
304
Transporting the Vehicle .........................
304
Towing Points ..............................................
305
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need ..............
307
In California (U.S. Only) ...........................
308The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto
Line Program (U.S. Only) ....................
309
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) .......................
310
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada ........................................................
310
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature ........................................................................\
.
312
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) ........................................................................\
.
312
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) ........................................................................\
.
312
Fuses
Fuse Box Locations .....................................
314
Fuse Specification Chart ..........................
314
Changing a Fuse ..........................................
323
Maintenance
General Information ..................................
325
Opening and Closing the Hood .............
325
Under Hood Overview ..............................
326
Engine Oil Dipstick ......................................
327
Engine Oil Check ..........................................
327
Oil Change Indicator Reset .....................
328
Engine Coolant Check ..............................
329
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check ........................................................................\
333
Transfer Case Fluid Check .......................
333
Brake Fluid Check .......................................
334
Washer Fluid Check ...................................
334
Fuel Filter .......................................................
335
Changing the 12V Battery ........................
335
Checking the Wiper Blades .....................
337
Changing the Wiper Blades ....................
337
Adjusting the Headlamps .......................
338
Removing a Headlamp .............................
339
Changing a Bulb ..........................................
339
Bulb Specification Chart ...........................
341
Changing the Engine Air Filter ...............
343
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Type 3
Engine oil pressure gauge.
A
Engine coolant temperature
gauge.
B
Fuel gauge.
C
Configurable. Transmission fluid
temperature or turbo boost.
D
Speedometer.
E
Information display. See
General Information (page
111).
F
Tachometer.
G Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
Indicates engine oil pressure. At normal
operating temperature, the level indicator
is in the normal range. If the pressure gauge
falls below the normal range, stop your
vehicle, switch off the engine and check
the engine oil level. Add oil if needed. If the
oil level is correct, have your vehicle
checked by an authorized dealer.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Have your vehicle serviced regularly to help
maintain its roadworthiness and resale
value. There is a large network of
authorized dealers that are there to help
you with their professional servicing
expertise. We believe that their specially
trained technicians are best qualified to
service your vehicle properly and expertly.
They are supported by a wide range of
highly specialized tools developed
specifically for servicing your vehicle.
If your vehicle requires professional service,
an authorized dealer can provide the
necessary parts and service. Check your
warranty information to find out which
parts and services are covered.
Use only recommended fuels, lubricants,
fluids and service parts conforming to
specifications. Motorcraft® parts are
designed and built to provide the best
performance in your vehicle.
Precautions
•
Do not work on a hot engine.
• Make sure that nothing gets caught in
moving parts.
• Do not work on a vehicle with the
engine running in an enclosed space,
unless you are sure you have enough
ventilation.
• Keep all open flames and other burning
material (such as cigarettes) away
from the battery and all fuel related
parts.
Working with the Engine Off
1. Set the parking brake and shift the transmission to park (P).
2. Switch off the engine.
3. Block the wheels. Working with the Engine On WARNING: To reduce the risk of
vehicle damage and personal burn
injuries, do not start your engine with the
air cleaner removed and do not remove
it while the engine is running.
1. Set the parking brake and shift the transmission to park (P).
2. Block the wheels.
OPENING AND CLOSING THE
HOOD
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release
handle located under the left hand side
of the instrument panel. 2. Go to the front of your vehicle and
locate the secondary release lever
under the front of the hood near the
center of your vehicle.
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Windshield washer fluid
reservoir. See Washer Fluid
Check (page 334).
A.
Power distribution box.
See
Changing a Fuse (page 323).
B.
Battery.
See Changing the 12V
Battery (page 335).
C.
Engine oil filler cap.
See Engine
Oil Check (page 327).
D.
Engine oil dipstick.
See Engine
Oil Dipstick (page 327).
E.
Brake fluid reservoir. See
Brake
Fluid Check (page 334).
F.
Air filter.
See Changing the
Engine Air Filter (page 343).
G.
Engine coolant reservoir. See
Engine Coolant Check
(page
329).
H.
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK MINA
MAX
B
ENGINE OIL CHECK
To check the engine oil level consistently
and accurately, do the following: 1.
Make sure the parking brake is on. Make
sure the transmission is in park (P) or
neutral (N).
2. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
3. Make sure that your vehicle is on level ground.
4. Switch the engine off and wait 15 minutes for the oil to drain into the oil
pan. Checking the engine oil level too
soon after you switch the engine off
may result in an inaccurate reading.
5. Open the hood. See
Opening and
Closing the Hood (page 325).
6. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth. See
Under
Hood Overview (page 326).
7. Replace the dipstick and remove it again to check the oil level. See
Engine Oil Dipstick
(page 327).
8. Make sure that the oil level is between
the maximum and minimum marks. If
the oil level is at the minimum mark,
add oil immediately. See
Capacities
and Specifications (page 384).
9. If the oil level is correct, replace the dipstick and make sure it is fully seated.
Note: Do not remove the dipstick when the
engine is running.
Note: If the oil level is between the
maximum and minimum marks, the oil level
is acceptable. Do not add oil.
Note: The oil consumption of new engines
reaches its normal level after approximately
3,000 mi (5,000 km)
.
Adding Engine Oil WARNING:
Do not remove the
filler cap when the engine is running.
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1. Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe
to do so. Fully apply the parking brake,
shift into park (P) or neutral (N).
2. Leave the engine running until the coolant temperature gauge needle
returns to the normal position. After
several minutes, if the temperature
does not drop, follow the remaining
steps.
3. Switch the engine off and wait for it to
cool. Check the coolant level.
4. If the coolant level is at or below the minimum mark, add prediluted coolant
immediately.
5. If the coolant level is normal, restart the engine and continue.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID CHECK
If required, have an authorized dealer check
and change the transmission fluid at the
correct service interval. See Scheduled
Maintenance (page 498).
The automatic transmission does not have
a transmission fluid dipstick.
Refer to your scheduled maintenance
information for scheduled intervals for fluid
checks and changes. Your transmission
does not consume fluid. However, if the
transmission slips, shifts slowly or if you
notice a sign of leaking fluid, contact an
authorized dealer.
Do not use supplemental transmission
fluid additives, treatments or cleaning
agents. The use of these materials may
affect transmission operation and result
in damage to internal transmission
components. TRANSFER CASE FLUID
CHECK
(IF EQUIPPED)
1. Clean the area around the filler plug.
2. Remove the filler plug.
3. Inspect the fluid level. The fluid level
should be within
0.20 in (5 mm) from
the bottom of the hole.
4. Add fluid through the filler opening. Fill
to the bottom of the opening.
Use only fluid that meets our
specifications.
See Capacities and
Specifications (page 380).
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Capacity
Item
39 oz (1.11 kg)
A/C refrigerant (Mexico).
6.1 fl oz (180 ml)
A/C refrigerant compressor oil.
1 Reference the reservoir cap for proper fluid.
2 The rear axle is filled with synthetic rear axle lubricant, and it is considered lubricated
for life. Do not check or change the lubricant unless you suspect a leak or submerge the
axle in water. Contact an authorized dealer.
3 Add 4 fl. oz. (118 ml) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent for complete refill
of our limited-slip differential.
4 Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes.
Specifications
Materials Specification
Name
WSS-M2C946-B1
Motor oil (U.S.):
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor
Oil
XO-5W30-QSP
WSS-M2C946-B1
Motor oil (Canada):
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil
CXO-5W30-LSP12
WSS-M2C946-B1
Motor oil (Mexico):
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil
MXO-5W30-QSP
WSS-M97B57-A2
Engine coolant (U.S. and Mexico):
Motorcraft® Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant
VC-13DL-G
WSS-M97B57-A2
Engine coolant (Canada):
Motorcraft® Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant
CVC-13DL-G
WSS-M6C65-A2
Brake fluid:
Motorcraft® DOT 4 LV High Performance Motor Vehicle
Brake Fluid (U.S. Canada and Mexico)
PM-20
WSS-M2C949-A
Automatic transmission fluid (U.S. and Mexico):
MERCON® ULV
Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmission
Fluid
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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 properpressure2
Fluid levels 1
; fill if necessary
Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
For oil and fluid leaks
Washer spray and wiper operation
Half-shaft dust boots
1 Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission and window washer
2 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 a
message 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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SelectShift™ Automatic
Transmission................................................... 199
Understanding the Shift Positions of your Automatic Transmission............................. 195
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.............................................................333
Auto-Start-Stop............................................181 Disabling Auto-Start-Stop.............................. 182
Enabling Auto-Start-Stop................................ 181
Autowipers........................................................87 Autowipers Settings........................................... 88
Auxiliary Power Points................................170 110 Volt AC Power Point................................... 170
12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 170
USB Port and Power Point Locations.........170
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 335
Blind Spot Information System.............250 ........................................................................\
.......... 250
Blind Spot Information System with Trailer Tow...................................................................... 251
Switching the System On and Off...............253
System Errors...................................................... 253
Using the Blind Spot Information System.............................................................. 250
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System.........250
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........325
Booster Seats..................................................28 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 29
Brake Fluid Check........................................334
Brakes.................................................................211 General Information............................................ 211
Breaking-In.....................................................297
Bulb Specification Chart............................341
C
Cabin Air Filter...............................................148
Capacities and Specifications...............384 Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold
Climates........................................................... 388
Specifications..................................................... 385
Cargo Nets
.....................................................266 Car Wash
See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 344
Catalytic Converter......................................192 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)...................193
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance
(I/M) Testing................................................... 193
Center Console
...............................................174
Changing a Bulb...........................................339 Fog Lamp Bulb................................................... 340
Front Direction Indicator Bulb......................340
Headlamp Bulb.................................................. 339
LED Bulbs.............................................................. 341
LED Direction Indicator and Side Marker Bulbs................................................................. 340
LED Headlamp Bulb......................................... 339
Rear Lamp, Brake Lamp, Rear Direction Indicator and Reverse Lamp
Bulbs................................................................. 340
Changing a Fuse
...........................................323
Fuses....................................................................... 323
Changing a Road Wheel............................373 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information...................................................... 373
Location of the Spare Tire and Tools.........374
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 374
Changing the 12V Battery
.........................335
Battery Management System....................... 336
Changing the Engine Air Filter................343
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................337
Checking MyKey System Status...............63 MyKey Distance.................................................... 63
Number of Admin Keys...................................... 63
Number of MyKeys.............................................. 63
Checking the Wiper Blades......................337
Childminder Mirror........................................101
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................42
Child Restraint Positioning
.........................30
Child Safety........................................................17
General Information............................................. 17
Child Safety Locks..........................................32 Left-Hand Side...................................................... 33
Right-Hand Side................................................... 33
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................348
Cleaning Products
.......................................344
Materials............................................................... 344
Cleaning the Engine
...................................346
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Passenger Compartment Fuse Box...........320
G
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener...........166
Gauges.............................................................104
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge..........106
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge............................. 105
Fuel Gauge............................................................ 106
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge................................................................ 106
Turbo Boost Gauge........................................... 106
Type 1 and 2.......................................................... 104
Type 3..................................................................... 105
Gearbox See: Transmission.............................................. 195
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................53
Intelligent Access................................................. 53
General Maintenance Information.......498 Multi-Point Inspection.................................... 500
Owner Checks and Services......................... 499
Protecting Your Investment.......................... 498
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 498
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?.................................................... 498
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................310
Getting the Services You Need
...............307
Away From Home.............................................. 307
Global Opening and Closing......................97 Global Closing........................................................ 97
Global Opening..................................................... 97
H
Hazard Flashers............................................301
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps..................... 338
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................91
Headlamp Removal See: Removing a Headlamp.......................... 339
Headrest See: Head Restraints......................................... 149
Head Restraints
............................................149
Adjusting the Head Restraint......................... 150
Front Seat Manual Head Restraints............150 Heated Seats
..................................................162
Front Seats............................................................ 162
Rear Seats............................................................. 163
Heated Steering Wheel...............................85
Heated Windows and Mirrors...................147 Heated Exterior Mirrors.................................... 148
Heated Rear Window........................................ 147
Windshield Wiper De-icer............................... 148
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 139
Hill Descent Control
....................................219
Principle of Operation....................................... 219
Hill Start Assist..............................................213 Switching the System On and Off................214
Using Hill Start Assist........................................ 214
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................143
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather............................................................. 145
General Hints........................................................ 143
Quickly Cooling the Interior............................ 144
Quickly Heating the Interior............................ 144
Recommended Settings for Cooling...........145
Recommended Settings for Heating..........144
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes..............................................................211
Home Screen
................................................429
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........325
I
Ignition Switch
................................................175
In California (U.S. Only)............................308
Information Display Control......................85
Information Displays.....................................111 General Information............................................ 111
Information Messages................................123 Active Park............................................................. 123
Adaptive Cruise Control................................... 123
AdvanceTrac and Traction Control..............124
Airbag...................................................................... 124
Alarm and Security............................................. 125
Automatic Engine Shutdown......................... 125
Battery and Charging System........................ 125
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System.................................................... 126
Collision Warning System................................ 127
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Vehicles with Keyless Start..............................
177
Starting and Stopping the Engine..........175 General Information........................................... 175
Steering...........................................................256 Electric Power Steering................................... 256
Steering Wheel...............................................82
Storage Compartments.............................174
Sunroof See: Moonroof - Vehicles With: Vista Roof
Opening Panel................................................. 101
Sun Visors
........................................................101
Illuminated Vanity Mirror.................................. 101
Supplementary Restraints System.........44 Principle of Operation........................................ 44
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
SYNC™ 3.........................................................416 General Information.......................................... 416
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting.....................480
SYNC™ Applications and Services........................................................403
911 Assist.............................................................. 404
SYNC Mobile Apps........................................... 405
SYNC™...........................................................399 General Information......................................... 399
SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................408
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications...........380
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)......................309
Tire Care
..........................................................354
Glossary of Tire Terminology......................... 355
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................. 354
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall........................................................... 356
Temperature A B C............................................ 355
Traction AA A B C.............................................. 354
Treadwear............................................................ 354
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........369 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System......................................... 371
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ........................................ 371
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 352Towing a Trailer.............................................274
Load Placement................................................. 274
Towing Points...............................................305
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels
..........................................................294
Four-wheel-down Towing............................. 294
Recreational Towing......................................... 294
Towing..............................................................274
Traction Control
............................................215
Principle of Operation....................................... 215
Trailer Reversing Aids
..................................275
Principle of Operation...................................... 275
Pro Trailer Backup Assist™............................ 275
Setting Up Pro Trailer Backup Assist..........275
Troubleshooting................................................ 280
Using Pro Trailer Backup Assist.................... 279
Trailer Sway Control
...................................284
Transfer Case Fluid Check........................333
Transmission Code Designation............383
Transmission..................................................195
Transporting the Vehicle
..........................304
Type Approvals............................................545
Radio Frequency Certification for Keys and
Remote Controls........................................... 555
Radio Frequency Certifications for Blind Spot Information System.......................... 553
Radio Frequency Certifications for Body Control Module.............................................. 555
Radio Frequency Certifications for Cruise Control Module.............................................. 555
Radio Frequency Certifications for Mid Range Radar................................................... 547
Radio Frequency Certifications for Passive Anti-Theft System....................................... 548
Radio Frequency Certifications for Radio Transceiver Module....................................... 551
Radio Frequency Certifications for SYNC 3........................................................................\
.. 554
Radio Frequency Certifications for Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor(s)...............545
Radio Frequency Certifications for Wireless Charging........................................................... 554
Radio Frequency Statement for Audio Unit..................................................................... 555
U
Under Hood Overview...............................326
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