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CHANGING A ROAD WHEEL
WARNING:The use of tire sealants may damage your tire
pressure monitoring system and should not be used. However, if
you must use a sealant, the tire pressure monitoring system sensor and
valve stem on the wheel must be replaced by an authorized Ford
dealer.
WARNING:SeeTire Pressure Monitoring Systemin this
chapter for important information. If the tire pressure monitoring
sensor becomes damaged, it will no longer function.
Note:The tire pressure monitoring system indicator light will illuminate
when the spare tire is in use. To restore the full function of the
monitoring system, all road wheels equipped with tire pressure
monitoring sensors must be mounted on this vehicle.
If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily.
Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly
and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road.
Have a flat serviced by an authorized dealer in order to prevent damage
to the system sensors. SeeTire Pressure Monitoring Systemearlier in
this chapter. Replace the spare tire with a road tire as soon as possible.
During repairing or replacing of the flat tire, have the authorized dealer
inspect the tire pressure monitoring system sensor for damage.
Dissimilar Spare Tire and Wheel Assembly Information
WARNING:Failure to follow these guidelines could result in an
increased risk of loss of vehicle control, injury or death.
If you have a dissimilar spare tire and wheel assembly, then it is intended
for temporary use only. This means that if you need to use it, you should
replace it as soon as possible with a road tire and wheel assembly that is
the same size and type as the road tires and wheels that were originally
provided by Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is damaged, it
should be replaced rather than repaired.
A dissimilar spare tire and wheel assembly is defined as a spare tire or
wheel that is different in brand, size or appearance from the road tires
and wheels and can be one of three types:
1.T-type mini-spare:This spare tire begins with the letter T for tire
size and may have Temporary Use Only molded in the sidewall.
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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, discolored fluids that also show signs of
overheating and foreign material contamination should be inspected
immediately by a qualified expert, such as the factory-trained technicians
at your dealership. Your vehicle’s oils and fluids should be changed 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
Certain basic maintenance checks and inspections should be performed
every month or at six month intervals.
Check every month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure.
Windshield washer fluid level.
Check every six months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary.
Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if
necessary.
Parking brake for proper operation.
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag, safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as
necessary.
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911 Assist™ ......................438, 512
A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................222
Accessing and using your USB
port ............................................490
Accessing call history/phone
book during active call .............427
Accessing your calendar ..........511
Accessing your media menu
features ......................................450
Accessing your phone menu
features ......................................429
Accessory delay ........................107
Active call menu options .........427
Active Park Assist .....................230
Adaptive Cruise Control ...........241
Adding (pairing) a phone ........498
Advanced menu options ...436, 456
Advanced menu options
(prompts, languages, defaults,
master reset, installing
applications) ..............................436
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................51
and child safety seats ..............52
description ................................51
disposal ......................................60
driver airbag ..............................51
passenger airbag .......................51
side airbag ...........................51, 55
Air cleaner filter .......333–334, 391
Air conditioning ........................144
manual heating and air
conditioning system ...............144
Air filter .....................................334Air filter, cabin ..........................152
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................214
Ambient mood/lighting .............518
Ambulance packages ..................15
AM/FM .......................................478
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................318
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................222
Anti-theft system ..................85, 88
arming the system ..............85, 88
disarming a triggered system ..88
Audio system
Single CD ................402, 406, 408
Audio system
(see Radio) ................402, 406, 408
Automatic transmission ............206
fluid, adding ............................324
fluid, checking ........................324
fluid, refill capacities ..............387
fluid, specification ..................387
Selectshift (SST) ....................209
Auxiliary Input Jack .................487
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ..415
Auxiliary powerpoint ................183
A/V inputs ..........................417, 495
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........387
refill capacities ........................387
B
Battery .......................................329
acid, treating emergencies .....329
jumping a disabled battery ....291
maintenance-free ....................329
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replacement, specifications ...391
servicing ..................................329
Blind Spot Information
System .......................................256
Booster seats ...............................22
Brakes ........................................221
anti-lock ...................................222
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................222
brake warning light ................222
fluid, checking and adding ....328
fluid, refill capacities ..............387
fluid, specifications .................387
lubricant specifications ..........387
parking ....................................222
shift interlock ..........................210
trailer .......................................280
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....387
Cargo net ...................................266
CD ..............................402, 406, 408
CD player ..........................400, 489
CD voice commands .................490
Cell phone use ............................16
Changing a tire .........................376
Changing the air filter ..............334
Child safety restraints ..........30, 32
Child safety seats
attaching with tether straps ....32
automatic locking mode
(retractor) .................................40
LATCH .......................................30
Child safety seats - booster
seats .............................................22
Cleaning the touchscreen ........468Cleaning your vehicle ...............343
engine compartment ..............345
instrument panel ....................347
interior .....................................347
plastic parts ............................344
washing ....................................343
waxing .....................................345
wheels ......................................349
wiper blades ............................346
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ..........144
Climate voice commands .........529
Clock ..................................402, 516
Collision Warning System .........261
Console ......................................186
overhead ..................................187
rear ..........................................186
Coolant ......................................318
checking and adding ..............318
refill capacities ........................387
specifications ..........................387
Cross Traffic Alert ....................256
Cruise control ...........................240
Customer Assistance ................289
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................397
Getting roadside assistance ...289
Getting the service you
need .........................................294
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................300
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................298
D
Defrost .......................144, 146, 148
rear window ............................152
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Traffic, Directions and
Information ................................443
Traffic preferences ...................534
Trailer sway control ..................276
Transmission
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....210
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................324
fluid, refill capacities ..............387
lubricant specifications ..........387
Turn signal ................................103
U
USB port ............................417, 490
Using privacy mode ..................427
V
Vehicle health report ........441, 514
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................391
Vehicle loading ..........................267Ventilating your vehicle ...........193
Voice commands in media
mode ..........................................447
Voice commands in phone
mode ..........................................425
Voice recognition ......................472
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .....114
Washer fluid ..............................329
Water, Driving through .............286
Windows
power .......................................106
rear wiper/washer .....................97
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................96
checking and adding fluid .....329
replacing wiper blades ...332–333
Wrecker towing .........................282
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