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4.The resulting figure equals theavailable amount of cargo andluggage load capacity. Forexample, if the “XXX” amountequals 1,400 lb. and there willbe five 150 lb. passengers inyour vehicle, the amount ofavailable cargo and luggageload capacity is 650 lb.(1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650 lb.)
5.Determine the combinedweight of luggage and cargobeing loaded on the vehicle.That weight may not safelyexceed the available cargo andluggage load capacitycalculated in Step 4.
6.If your vehicle will be towing atrailer, load from your trailerwill be transferred to yourvehicle. Consult this manual todetermine how this reduces theavailable cargo and luggageload capacity of your vehicle.
Helpful examples forcalculating the availableamount of cargo and luggageload capacity
Suppose your vehicle has a1400-pound (635-kilogram) cargoand luggage capacity. You decideto go golfing. Is there enough loadcapacity to carry you, four of yourfriends and all the golf bags? Youand four friends average 220pounds (99 kilograms) each andthe golf bags weigh approximately30 pounds (13.5 kilograms) each.The calculation would be: 1400 -(5 x 220) - (5 x 30) = 1400 - 1100
- 150 = 150 pounds. Yes, you haveenough load capacity in yourvehicle to transport four friendsand your golf bags. In metric units,the calculation would be: 635kilograms - (5 x 99 kilograms) -(5 x 13.5 kilograms) = 635 - 495 -67.5 = 72.5 kilograms.
Suppose your vehicle has a1400-pound (635-kilogram) cargoand luggage capacity. You andone of your friends decide to pickup cement from the local homeimprovement store to finish thatpatio you have been planning forthe past two years. Measuring theinside of the vehicle with the rearseat folded down, you have roomfor twelve 100-pound(45-kilogram) bags of cement. Doyou have enough load capacity totransport the cement to yourhome? If you and your friend eachweigh 220 pounds (99 kilograms),the calculation would be: 1400 -(2 x 220) - (12 x 100) = 1400 - 440- 1200 = - 240 pounds. No, you donot have enough cargo capacityto carry that much weight. Inmetric units, the calculation wouldbe: 635 kilograms - (2 x 99kilograms) - (12 x 45 kilograms) =635 - 198 - 540 = -103 kilograms.You will need to reduce the loadweight by at least 240 pounds(104 kilograms). If you removethree 100-pound (45-kilogram)cement bags, then the loadcalculation would be: 1400 - (2 x220) - (9 x 100) = 1400 - 440 -
900 = 60 pounds. Now you have
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TOWING A TRAILER
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Do not exceedthe GVWR or the GAWRspecified on the certificationlabel.
WARNING: Towing trailersbeyond the maximumrecommended gross trailerweight exceeds the limit of yourvehicle and could result in enginedamage, transmission damage,structural damage, loss ofvehicle control, vehicle rolloverand personal injury.
WARNING: Do not exceedthe lowest rating capacity foryour vehicle or trailer hitch.Overloading your vehicle ortrailer hitch can impair yourvehicle stability and handling.Failure to follow this instructioncould result in the loss of controlof your vehicle, personal injury ordeath.
WARNING: Make sure thatthe vertical load on the tow ballis between the minimum andmaximum recommended weightat all times. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in theloss of control of your vehicle,personal injury or death.
WARNING: Do not cut,drill, weld or modify the trailerhitch. Modifying the trailer hitchcould reduce the hitch rating.
WARNING: The anti-lockbrake system does not controlthe trailer brakes.
TRAILER BRAKE
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Do not connect atrailer's hydraulic brake system directlyto your vehicle's brake system. Yourvehicle may not have enough brakingpower and your chances of having acollision greatly increase.
WARNING: Do not tow a trailerfitted with electric trailer brakes unlessyour vehicle is fitted with a compatibleaftermarket electronic trailer brakecontroller. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in the loss ofcontrol of your vehicle, personal injury ordeath. For additional information andassistance, we recommend that youcontact an authorized dealer.
Electric brakes and manual, automatic orsurge-type trailer brakes are safe if youinstall them properly and adjust them tothe manufacturer's specifications. Thetrailer brakes must meet local and federalregulations.
The rating for the tow vehicle's brakingsystem operation is at the gross vehicleweight rating, not the gross combinedweight rating.
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Certain states require functioning trailerbrakes for trailers over a specified weight.Be sure to check state regulations for thisspecified weight.
Ford Motor Company recommendsseparate functioning brake systems fortrailers weighing more than 1,500 lb(680 kg) when loaded.
TOWING A TRAILER
LIMITATIONS
The vehicle's load capacitydesignation is by weight, not byvolume, so you cannot necessarilyuse all available space whenloading a vehicle or trailer.
Note:Your vehicle could havereduced performance whenoperating at high altitudes andwhen heavily loaded or towing a
trailer. When driving at elevation,to match driving performance asperceived at sea level, reduce grossvehicle weight and grosscombination weight by 2% per1,000 ft (300 m) elevation.
LOADING YOUR TRAILER
To help minimize how trailermovement affects your vehiclewhen driving:
•Load the heaviest items closestto the trailer floor.
•Load the heaviest itemscentered between the left andright side trailer tires.
•Load the heaviest items abovethe trailer axles or just slightlyforward toward the trailertongue. Do not allow the finaltrailer tongue weight to goabove or below 10-15% of theloaded trailer weight. Thetrailer tongue weight shouldnever exceed 10% of themaximum towing capacity.
•Select a ball mount with thecorrect rise or drop. When boththe loaded vehicle and trailerare connected, the trailer frameshould be level, or slightlyangled down toward yourvehicle, when viewed from theside.
TRAILER TOWING HINTS
Towing a trailer places an extra load onyour vehicle's engine, transmission, axle,brakes, tires and suspension. Periodicallyinspect these components during and afterany towing operation.
When driving with a trailer or payload, aslight takeoff vibration or shudder may bepresent due to the increased payloadweight.
Your vehicle may have a temporary orconventional spare tire. A temporary sparetire is different in diameter or width,tread-type, or is from a differentmanufacturer than the road tires on yourvehicle. Consult information on the tirelabel or Safety Compliance label forlimitations when using.
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Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-FiNetwork - Vehicles With: 15 InchScreen...........................................................476Connecting Your Phone..............................511Contacting Us...................................................19Cooling System Capacity andSpecification..............................................466Crash and BreakdownInformation.................................................393Automatic Crash Shutoff................................397Jump Starting the Vehicle..............................394Post-Crash Alert System................................396Post Impact Braking.........................................396Recovery Towing - Vehicles With: FrontTow Hook.........................................................397Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........63Creating a MyKey - Vehicles With: PushButton Start...................................................76Creating a MyKey - Vehicles Without:Push Button Start.......................................76Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot -Vehicles With: 12 Inch Screen...............478Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot -Vehicles With: 15 Inch Screen..............478Cross Traffic Alert........................................325Cross Traffic Alert –Troubleshooting.............................................327Cross Traffic Alert Indicators....................327Cross Traffic Alert Limitations................325Cross Traffic Alert Precautions...............325Cross Traffic Alert –Troubleshooting.........................................327Cross Traffic Alert – InformationMessages..........................................................327Cross Traffic Braking...................................239Cross Traffic Braking –Troubleshooting............................................240Cross Traffic Braking Indicators.............240Cross Traffic Braking Precautions.........239Cross Traffic Braking –Troubleshooting........................................240Cross Traffic Braking – Frequently AskedQuestions..........................................................241Cross Traffic Braking – InformationMessages.........................................................240Cruise Control................................................277Cruise Control Indicators...........................278
Customer Information...............................548Radio Frequency Certification Labels.........551Customizing the Instrument ClusterDisplay............................................................141
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Data Privacy.....................................................26Department of Transportation UniformTire Quality Grades...................................437Deploying and Stowing the PowerRunning Boards.........................................105Digital Radio..................................................484Digital Radio Indicators...................................485Digital Radio Limitations................................484How Does Digital Radio Work......................484Switching Digital Radio Reception On andOff......................................................................485What Is Digital Radio.......................................484Directing the Flow of Air............................150Disposing of Airbags.....................................64Distance Alert................................................335Adjusting the Sensitivity of DistanceAlert....................................................................335What Is Distance Alert.....................................335Distance Indication.....................................332Distance Indication Indicator........................334Switching Distance Indication On andOff.......................................................................334What Is Distance Indication...........................332Doors and Locks Audible Warnings........83Doors and Locks..............................................81Autolock...................................................................82Autounlock.............................................................82Doors and Locks – Troubleshooting.............83Mislock.....................................................................82Operating the Doors From Inside YourVehicle..................................................................81Operating the Doors From Outside YourVehicle..................................................................81Doors and Locks –Troubleshooting..........................................83Doors and Locks – Frequently AskedQuestions...........................................................84Doors and Locks – InformationMessages...........................................................83Doors and Locks – Warning Lamps..............83Drive Belt Routing........................................428
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Drive Mode Control.....................................303Drive Mode Control –Troubleshooting............................................307Drive Modes.........................................................304Drive Mode Control –Troubleshooting........................................307Drive Mode Control – Frequently AskedQuestions........................................................308Drive Mode Control – InformationMessages.........................................................307Drive Mode Control – WarningLamps...............................................................307Drive Modes...................................................304Eco..........................................................................304Mud/Ruts.............................................................304Normal..................................................................304Sand.......................................................................304Slippery.................................................................305Sport......................................................................305Tow/Haul..............................................................306Trail.........................................................................306Driver Alert.....................................................339Driver Alert – Troubleshooting.....................340Driver Alert Limitations..............................339Driver Alert Precautions............................339Driver Alert – Troubleshooting...............340Driver Alert – Information Messages.........340Driving Economically.................................389Driving Hints..................................................389Driving in Special Conditions........................390Driving in Special Conditions..................390Driving In Sand.....................................................391Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain...............390Driving Through Mud and Water.................390Driving on Snow and Ice...........................389Driving Through Shallow Water..............391
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Easy Entry and Exit.......................................90Electric Parking Brake AudibleWarning........................................................233Electric Parking Brake.................................232Electric Parking Brake –Troubleshooting............................................233
Electric Parking Brake –Troubleshooting........................................233Electric Parking Brake – InformationMessages.........................................................234Electric Parking Brake – WarningLamps................................................................233Electric Power Steering.............................258Electric Power Steering Precautions..........258How Does Electric Power SteeringWork..................................................................258Electromagnetic Compatibility..............625Electronic Limited-SlipDifferential..................................................226Electronic Limited-Slip Differential –Troubleshooting............................................228Electronic Limited-Slip DifferentialIndicators.....................................................226Electronic Limited-Slip Differential –Troubleshooting........................................228Electronic Limited-Slip Differential –Information Messages................................228Emergency Call Limitations.......................66Emergency Call Requirements.................65Emergency Call System Data....................29Emergency Towing.....................................402Emission Law - United States ofAmerica.........................................................621Enabling Apps on an AndroidDevice............................................................522Enabling Apps on an iOS Device............522Enabling Remote Start - Vehicles With:12 Inch Screen.............................................144Enabling Remote Start - Vehicles With:15 Inch Screen.............................................144End User License Agreement.................596Engine Air Filter.............................................419Changing the Engine Air Filter.......................419Engine Block Heater....................................195Engine Block Heater Precautions.................195How Does the Engine Block HeaterWork...................................................................196Using the Engine Block Heater......................196Engine Coolant TemperatureGauge.............................................................136Engine Oil Capacity andSpecification..............................................465Engine Oil........................................................414Adding Engine Oil...............................................414
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Towing Your Vehicle –Troubleshooting........................................402Towing Your Vehicle – InformationMessages.........................................................402Traction Control Indicator........................245Traction Control...........................................245Traction Control – Troubleshooting...........246Traction Control –Troubleshooting........................................246Traction Control – InformationMessages.........................................................246Trail Control Indicators..............................250Trail Control...................................................250Trail Control – Troubleshooting...................253Trail One Pedal Drive........................................250Trail One Pedal Drive –Troubleshooting............................................252Trail Control – Troubleshooting.............253Trail Control – InformationMessages.........................................................253Trailer Backup AssistancePrecautions.................................................370Trailer Backup Assistance........................370Setting Up the Trailer Backup Assistancefor a Conventional Trailer..........................370Trailer Backup Assistance –Troubleshooting............................................378Trailer Backup Assistance –Troubleshooting........................................378Trailer Backup Assistance – FrequentlyAsked Questions..........................................380Trailer Backup Assistance – InformationMessages.........................................................378Trailer Brake Precautions.........................358Trailer Reverse GuidancePrecautions.................................................382Trailer Reverse Guidance..........................382Setting Up Trailer Reverse Guidance for aConventional Trailer.....................................382Trailer Reverse Guidance –Troubleshooting............................................386Trailer Reverse Guidance –Troubleshooting.......................................386Trailer Reverse Guidance – FrequentlyAsked Questions...........................................388Trailer Reverse Guidance – InformationMessages.........................................................386Trailer Sway Control Precautions..........369
Trailer Sway Control...................................369Trailer Towing Hints....................................359Trail One Pedal Drive..................................250Switching Trail One Pedal Drive On andOff........................................................................251Trail One Pedal Drive Indicators...................252Trail One Pedal Drive Limitations.................251Trail One Pedal Drive Precautions................251What Is Trail One Pedal Drive.......................250Trail One Pedal Drive –Troubleshooting........................................252Trail One Pedal Drive – InformationMessages.........................................................252Trail Turn Assist Indicators.......................254Trail Turn Assist Limitations....................254Trail Turn Assist Precautions...................254Trail Turn Assist............................................254Trail Turn Assist – Troubleshooting............255Trail Turn Assist –Troubleshooting........................................255Trail Turn Assist – InformationMessages.........................................................255Transfer Case Fluid Capacity andSpecification..............................................470Transmission Fluid TemperatureGauge.............................................................136Transporting the Vehicle..........................398Trip Computer - Vehicles With: 8 InchScreen/12 Inch Screen..............................141Accessing the Trip Computer..........................141Resetting the Trip Computer...........................141Turbo Boost Gauge - Vehicles With: 12Inch Screen..................................................136
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Under Floor Storage....................................192Locating the Rear Under FloorStorage..............................................................192Under Hood Fuse Box...............................403Accessing the Under Hood Fuse Box........403Identifying the Fuses in the Under HoodFuse Box..........................................................404Locating the Under Hood Fuse Box...........403Under Hood Overview................................413USB Ports........................................................185Using Alexa Built-In....................................507Using Auto Hold...........................................243
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