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Economical Driving.....................................220
Driving Through Water................................221
Floor Mats........................................................221
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance..................................223
Hazard Warning Flashers..........................224
Fuel Shutoff...................................................224
Jump Starting the Vehicle........................225
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need...............228
In California (U.S. Only).............................229
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only).....................230
Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only).......................230
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada.........................................................231
Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature.....................................................232
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.Only).............................................................232
Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly).............................................................233
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart..........................234
Changing a Fuse...........................................242
Maintenance
General Information...................................243
Opening and Closing the Hood..............243
Under Hood Overview - 3.5LEcoboost™................................................244
Engine Oil Dipstick......................................245
Engine Oil Check..........................................245
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................246
Engine Coolant Check................................247
Automatic Transmission FluidCheck...........................................................250
Transfer Case Fluid Check.........................251
Brake Fluid Check.........................................251
Washer Fluid Check....................................252
Fuel Filter........................................................252
Changing the 12V Battery.........................252
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................254
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................255
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................255
Removing a Headlamp..............................256
Changing a Bulb...........................................257
Bulb Specification Chart..........................260
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................262
Vehicle Care
General Information...................................264
Cleaning Products.......................................264
Cleaning the Exterior..................................264
Waxing.............................................................265
Cleaning the Engine....................................265
Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades..........................................................266
Cleaning the Interior...................................266
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens........................267
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................267
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............269
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................269
Vehicle Storage............................................269
Wheels and Tires
General Information....................................272
Tire Care..........................................................275
Using Snow Chains....................................290
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........290
Changing a Road Wheel...........................296
Technical Specifications............................301
Capacities and Specific-ations
Engine Specifications................................303
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In the event of an emergency stop, avoidskidding the tires and do not attempt anysharp steering wheel movements.
If your vehicle goes from one type ofsurface to another (i.e. from concrete togravel) there will be a change in the wayyour vehicle responds to a maneuver (i.e.steering, acceleration or braking).
Sand
When driving over sand, try to keep all fourwheels on the most solid area of the trail.Avoid reducing the tire pressures but shiftto a lower gear and drive steadily throughthe terrain. Apply the accelerator slowlyand avoid excessive wheel slip.
Avoid driving at excessive speeds, thiscauses vehicle momentum to work againstyou and your vehicle could become stuckto the point that assistance may berequired from another vehicle. Remember,you may be able to back out the way youcame if you proceed with caution.
Mud and Water
Note:Driving through deep water maydamage the vehicle.
If you must drive through high water, driveslowly. Traction or brake capability maybe limited.
When driving through water, determine thedepth and avoid water higher than thebottom of the hubs. If the ignition systemgets wet, your vehicle may stall.
Once through water, always try the brakes.Wet brakes do not stop your vehicle aseffectively as dry brakes. Drying can beimproved by applying light pressure to thebrake pedal while moving slowly.
Be cautious of sudden changes in vehiclespeed or direction when you are driving inmud. Even 4WD vehicles can lose tractionin slick mud. As when you are driving oversand, apply the accelerator slowly andavoid spinning your wheels. If the vehicledoes slide, steer in the direction of the slideuntil you regain control of the vehicle.
If the transmission, transfer case or frontaxle are submerged in water, their fluidsshould be checked and changed, ifnecessary.
If the front or rear axle is submerged inwater, the axle lubricant should bereplaced.
After driving through mud, clean off residuestuck to rotating driveshafts and tires.Excess mud stuck on tires and rotatingdriveshafts causes an imbalance thatcould damage drive components.
“Tread Lightly” is an educational programdesigned to increase public awareness ofland-use regulations and responsibilitiesin our nations wilderness areas. Ford MotorCompany joins the U.S. Forest Service andthe Bureau of Land Management inencouraging you to help preserve ournational forest and other public and privatelands by “treading lightly”.
Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain
Note:Avoid driving crosswise or turning onsteep slopes or hills.
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The following are other situations that maylimit the Cross Traffic Alert performance:
•Adjacently parked vehicles or objectsobstructing the sensors.
•Approaching vehicles passing atspeeds greater than 37 mph(60 km/h).
•Driving in reverse faster than 7 mph(12 km/h).
•Backing out of an angled parking spot.
False Alerts
Note:If your vehicle has a tow bar with afactory equipped trailer tow module and itis towing a trailer, the sensors willautomatically turn the Cross Traffic Alertoff. If your vehicle has a tow bar but nofactory equipped trailer tow module, it isrecommended to turn the Cross Traffic Alertoff manually. Operating Cross Traffic Alertwith a trailer attached will cause poor CrossTraffic Alert performance.
There may be certain instances when thereis a false alert by the Cross Traffic Alertsystem that illuminates the alert indicatorwith no vehicle in the coverage zone. Someamount of false alerts are normal; they aretemporary and self-correct.
System Errors
If Cross Traffic Alert senses a problem withthe left or right sensor a message willappear in the information display. SeeInformation Messages (page 103).
Switching the System Off and On
You can temporarily switch Cross TrafficAlert off in the information display. SeeGeneral Information (page 92). Whenyou switch Cross Traffic Alert off, you willnot receive alerts and the informationdisplay will display a system off message.
Note:The Cross Traffic Alert switches onwhenever the ignition is switched on andready to provide appropriate alerts whenthe transmission is in reverse (R). CrossTraffic Alert will not remember the lastselected on or off setting.
You can also have Cross Traffic Alertswitched off permanently at an authorizeddealer. Once switched off permanently,the system can only be switched back onat an authorized dealer.
STEERING
Electric Power Steering
WARNINGS
The electric power steering systemhas diagnostic checks thatcontinuously monitor the system. Ifa fault is detected, a message displays inthe information display. Stop your vehicleas soon as it is safe to do so. Switch theignition off. After at least 10 seconds,switch the ignition on and watch theinformation display for a steering systemwarning message. If a steering systemwarning message returns, have the systemchecked by an authorized dealer.
If the system detects an error, youmay not feel a difference in thesteering, however a serious conditionmay exist. Obtain immediate service froman authorized dealer, failure to do so mayresult in loss of steering control.
Your vehicle has an electric power steeringsystem. There is no fluid reservoir. Nomaintenance is required.
If your vehicle loses electrical power whileyou are driving, electric power steeringassistance is lost. The steering system stilloperates and you can steer your vehiclemanually. Manually steering your vehiclerequires more effort.
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At this time, you may notice your enginecoolant temperature gauge needle movetoward the H and the POWER REDUCEDTO LOWER TEMP message may appearin the information display.
You may notice a reduction in vehiclespeed caused by reduced engine power.In order to manage the engine fluidtemperatures, your vehicle may enter thismode if certain high-temperature andhigh-load conditions take place. Theamount of speed reduction depends onmany factors such as vehicle loading,towing, grade and ambient temperature.If this occurs, there is no need to pull offthe road. You can continue to drive yourvehicle while this message is active.
The air conditioning may also cycle on andoff during severe operating conditions toprotect overheating of the engine. Whenthe engine coolant temperature decreasesto a normal operating temperature, the airconditioning will turn on once again.
If the engine coolant temperature gaugemoves fully into the red (hot) area, or if thecoolant temperature warning or serviceengine soon messages appear in yourinformation display:
1. Pull off the road as soon as safelypossible and shift the transmission intoP.
2. Leave the engine running until thecoolant temperature gauge needlemoves away from the red (hot) area.After several minutes, if thetemperature does not drop, follow theremaining steps.
3.Switch the engine off and wait for it tocool before checking the coolant level.
4. If the coolant level is normal, restartyour engine and continue.
5. If the coolant is low, add coolant, andrestart the engine. See Adding EngineCoolant or How Fail-Safe CoolingWorks in this chapter for moreinformation.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID CHECK
If required, have an authorized dealer checkand change the transmission fluid at thecorrect service interval. See ScheduledMaintenance (page 372).
The automatic transmission does not havea transmission fluid dipstick.
Refer to your scheduled maintenanceinformation for scheduled intervals for fluidchecks and changes. Your transmissiondoes not consume fluid. However, if thetransmission slips, shifts slowly or if younotice a sign of leaking fluid, contact anauthorized dealer.
Do not use supplemental transmissionfluid additives, treatments or cleaningagents. The use of these materials mayaffect transmission operation and resultin damage to internal transmissioncomponents.
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Maintenance

Multi-Point inspection
Hazard warning system operationAccessory drive belt(s)
Horn operationBattery performance
Radiator, cooler, heater and air conditioninghosesEngine air filter
Suspension components for leaks ordamageExhaust system
Steering and linkageExterior lamps operation
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper
pressure**Fluid levels*; fill if necessary
Windshield for cracks, chips or pitsFor oil and fluid leaks
Washer spray and wiper operationHalf-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 expirationUse By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
Be sure to ask your dealership serviceadvisor or technician about the multi-pointvehicle inspection. It is a comprehensiveway to perform a thorough inspection ofyour vehicle. Your checklist gives youimmediate feedback on the overallcondition of your vehicle.
NORMAL SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor
Your vehicle is equipped with an IntelligentOil-Life Monitor that determines when youshould change the engine oil based on howyour vehicle is used. By using severalimportant factors in its calculations, themonitor helps reduce the cost of owningyour vehicle and reduces environmentalwaste at the same time.
This means you do not have to rememberto change the oil on a mileage-basedschedule. Your vehicle lets you know whenan oil change is due by displaying amessage in the information display.
The following table provides examples ofvehicle use and its impact on oil changeintervals. It is a guideline only. Actual oilchange intervals depend on several factorsand generally decrease with severity ofuse.
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Scheduled Maintenance

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4WDSee: Four-Wheel Drive.....................................164
A
A/CSee: Climate Control..........................................113About This Manual...........................................7ABSSee: Brakes............................................................172ABS driving hintsSee: Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes.................................................................172Accessories....................................................368Exterior Style.......................................................368Interior Style........................................................368Lifestyle.................................................................368Peace of Mind.....................................................368AccessoriesSee: Replacement PartsRecommendation.............................................11Adjusting the Headlamps.........................255Horizontal Aim Adjustment...........................256Vertical Aim Adjustment.................................255Adjusting the Pedals......................................71Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Column Shift/Manual AdjustableSteering Column.........................................66Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Floor Shift/Manual AdjustableSteering Column.........................................66Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Power Adjustable SteeringColumn............................................................67Easy Entry and Exit Feature.............................68End of Travel Position........................................68Memory Feature...................................................68Airbag Disposal..............................................40Air ConditioningSee: Climate Control..........................................113Air FilterSee: Changing the Engine Air Filter.............262AlarmSee: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................63Ambient Lighting............................................79
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................63Arming the Alarm.................................................63Disarming the Alarm...........................................63Appendices.....................................................391Audible Warnings and Indicators..............91Direction Indicator Chime..................................91Headlamps On Warning Chime.......................91Key in Ignition Warning Chime.........................91Parking Brake On Warning Chime...................91Audio Control..................................................68Media........................................................................69Seek, Next or Previous.......................................69Type One.................................................................68Type Two.................................................................69Audio System.................................................312General Information...........................................312Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/SYNC/Satellite Radio...............................313Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/FM/CD............................................................315Rear Seat Audio Controls.................................317Autolamps.........................................................75Windshield Wiper ActivatedHeadlamps.........................................................75Automatic Climate Control.......................116Automatic Transmission...........................159Brake-Shift Interlock.........................................162If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud orSnow..................................................................163Selector Lever Positions..................................159Understanding your SelectShiftAutomatic™ Transmission........................160Automatic Transmission FluidCheck............................................................250Autowipers........................................................72Auxiliary Power Points................................142110 Volt AC Power Point...................................14212 Volt DC Power Point.....................................142Locations...............................................................142
B
BatterySee: Changing the 12V Battery......................252Blind Spot Information System..............188Switching the System Off and On...............190System Errors......................................................190Using the System...............................................188
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Tire Care...........................................................275Glossary of Tire Terminology.........................276Information About Uniform Tire QualityGrading..............................................................275Information Contained on the TireSidewall.............................................................277Temperature A B C............................................276Traction AA A B C...............................................275Treadwear.............................................................275Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........290Changing Tires With a Tire PressureMonitoring System.......................................292Understanding Your Tire PressureMonitoring System ......................................292TiresSee: Wheels and Tires......................................272Towing a Trailer............................................205Load Placement................................................205Towing Points.................................................215Towing the Vehicle on FourWheels...........................................................217Emergency Towing..............................................217Four-wheel-down Towing...............................217Recreational Towing...........................................217Towing.............................................................205Traction Control.............................................175Principle of Operation.......................................175Trailer Sway Control...................................206Transfer Case Fluid Check.........................251Transmission Code Designation...........306Transmission..................................................159TransmissionSee: Transmission..............................................159Transporting the Vehicle............................216
U
Under Hood Overview - 3.5LEcoboost™.................................................244Universal Garage Door Opener................137HomeLink Wireless Control System............137USB Port..........................................................322Using Cruise Control...................................186Switching Cruise Control Off..........................187Switching Cruise Control On and Off.........186
Using Four-Wheel Drive.............................1644WD Indicator Lights........................................1644WD Switch Positions......................................164Driving Off-Road With Truck and UtilityVehicles.............................................................166How Your Vehicle Differs From OtherVehicles.............................................................166Using Hill Descent Control........................179Principle of Operation.......................................179Using Hill Descent Control..............................179Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems..........................................................50Vehicles With Ford-Approved AftermarketRemote Start Systems.................................50Vehicles With Non-Ford-ApprovedAftermarket Remote StartSystems..............................................................50Using Power Running Boards....................64Automatic Power Deploy..................................64Automatic Power Stow.....................................64Bounce-back.........................................................65Enabling and Disabling......................................64Manual Power Deploy........................................64Using Snow Chains....................................290Using Stability Control................................177Stability Control and Traction Control withRoll Stability Control™ (RSC™)..............177Using SYNC™ With Your MediaPlayer............................................................349Accessing Your Play Menu.............................354Connecting Your Digital Media Player to theUSB Port..........................................................349Media Menu Features.......................................352Media Voice Commands..................................351System Settings.................................................356What's Playing?..................................................351
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Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............328Accessing Features Through the PhoneMenu..................................................................332Accessing Your Phone Settings...................336Making a Call........................................................331Pairing a Cell Phone for the FirstTime...................................................................328Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones.................329Phone Options during an Active Call..........331Phone Voice Commands................................329Receiving Calls.....................................................331System Settings..................................................337Text Messaging...................................................334Using Traction Control................................175Switching the System Off ...............................175System Indicator Lights andMessages...........................................................175Using Voice Recognition...........................325Initiating a Voice Session................................325System Interaction and Feedback..............326Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only)........................230
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Vehicle Care...................................................264General Information.........................................264Vehicle Certification Label......................306Vehicle Identification Number...............305Vehicle Storage............................................269Battery...................................................................270Body.......................................................................269Brakes.....................................................................270Cooling system...................................................270Engine.....................................................................270Fuel system..........................................................270General..................................................................269Miscellaneous.....................................................270Removing Vehicle From Storage..................270Tires.........................................................................270VentilationSee: Climate Control..........................................113VINSee: Vehicle Identification Number............305Voice Control...................................................69Type One.................................................................69Type Two.................................................................70
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Warning Lamps and Indicators................884X2............................................................................904X4 Auto.................................................................904X4 HIGH.................................................................914X4 LOW..................................................................91Anti-Lock Braking System................................88Battery.....................................................................88Brake System........................................................88Cruise Control.......................................................88Direction Indicator...............................................88Door Ajar.................................................................88Engine Coolant Temperature..........................88Engine Oil................................................................89Fasten Safety Belt...............................................89Front Airbag...........................................................89Front Fog Lamps..................................................89High Beam..............................................................89Hill Descent............................................................89Liftgate Ajar............................................................89Low Fuel Level......................................................89Low Tire Pressure Warning..............................89Low Washer Fluid................................................89Parking Lamps......................................................89Powertrain Fault...................................................89Service Engine Soon...........................................90Stability Control System...................................90Stability Control System Off...........................90Transmission Tow/Haul....................................90Washer Fluid Check....................................252WashersSee: Cleaning the Exterior..............................264See: Wipers and Washers..................................72Waxing.............................................................265Wheel NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel.......................296Wheels and Tires..........................................272General Information..........................................272Technical Specifications..................................301Windows and Mirrors...................................80Windshield Washers......................................73Windshield Wipers.........................................72Speed Dependent Wipers.................................72Wiper BladesSee: Checking the Wiper Blades..................254Wipers and Washers......................................72
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