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Trailer Sway Control...................................244
Recommended Towing Weights...........244
Essential Towing Checks..........................246
Transporting the Vehicle
..........................248
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels - 2.3L EcoBoost™......................................249
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels - 3.5L Duratec/
3.5L Ecoboost™..........250
Driving Hints
Breaking-In.....................................................252
Economical Driving
.....................................252
Driving Through Water...............................253
Floor Mats
.......................................................253
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance..................................255
Hazard Warning Flashers.........................256
Fuel Shutoff...................................................256
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................257
Post-Crash Alert System..........................259
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need..............260
In California (U.S. Only).............................261
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)......................262
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).......................262
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada........................................................263
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature....................................................264
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)............................................................264
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)............................................................265
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart..........................266
Changing a Fuse
...........................................274 Maintenance
General Information....................................275
Opening and Closing the Hood..............276
Under Hood Overview -
2.3L
EcoBoost™................................................278
Under Hood Overview -
3.5L
Duratec........................................................279
Under Hood Overview -
3.5L
Ecoboost™...............................................280
Engine Oil Dipstick -
2.3L
EcoBoost™.................................................281
Engine Oil Dipstick -
3.5L Duratec/3.5L
Ecoboost™.................................................281
Engine Oil Check...........................................281
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................282
Engine Coolant Check...............................282
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 2.3L EcoBoost™......................................286
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 3.5L Duratec/
3.5L Ecoboost™..........286
Brake Fluid Check........................................288
Power Steering Fluid Check....................288
Washer Fluid Check
....................................288
Fuel Filter
........................................................289
Changing the 12V Battery.........................289
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................290
Changing the Wiper Blades......................291
Adjusting the Headlamps..........................291
Removing a Headlamp..............................293
Changing a Bulb
...........................................293
Bulb Specification Chart...........................297
Changing the Engine Air Filter................299
Vehicle Care
General Information
..................................300
Cleaning Products
......................................300
Cleaning the Exterior
.................................300
Waxing
..............................................................301
Cleaning the Engine
....................................301
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades..........................................................302
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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 2.3L ECOBOOST™
Engine coolant reservoir. See Engine Coolant Check (page 282).
A
Brake fluid reservoir (right-hand drive).
See Brake Fluid Check (page 288).
B
Engine oil dipstick.
See Engine Oil Dipstick (page 281).
C
Engine oil filler cap.
See Engine Oil Check (page 281).
D
Brake fluid reservoir (left-hand drive).
See Brake Fluid Check (page 288).
E
Battery.
See Changing the 12V Battery (page 289).
F
Power distribution box.
See Fuses (page 266).
G
Air filter assembly.
See Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 299).
H
Windshield washer fluid reservoir.
See Washer Fluid Check (page 288).
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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 3.5L DURATEC
Engine coolant reservoir. See Engine Coolant Check (page 282).
A
Brake fluid reservoir.
See Brake Fluid Check (page 288).
B
Battery.
See Changing the 12V Battery (page 289).
C
Power distribution box.
See Fuses (page 266).
D
Air filter assembly.
See Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 299).
E
Engine oil dipstick.
See Engine Oil Dipstick (page 281).
F
Engine oil filler cap.
See Engine Oil Check (page 281).
G
Windshield washer fluid reservoir.
See Washer Fluid Check (page 288).
H
Automatic transmission fluid dipstick.
See Automatic Transmission Fluid
Check (page 286).
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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 3.5L ECOBOOST™
Engine coolant reservoir. See Engine Coolant Check (page 282).
A.
Engine oil filler cap. See
Engine Oil Check (page 281).
B.
Engine oil dipstick. See
Engine Oil Dipstick (page 281).
C.
Brake fluid reservoir. See
Brake Fluid Check (page 288).
D.
Battery. See
Changing the 12V Battery (page 289).
E.
Power distribution box. See
Fuses (page 266).
F.
Air filter assembly. See
Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 299).
G.
Automatic transmission dipstick (under air filter assembly). See
Automatic
Transmission Fluid Check (page 286).
H.
Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See
Washer Fluid Check (page 288).
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ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK - 2.3L
ECOBOOST™
Minimum.
A
Maximum.
B
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK - 3.5L
DURATEC/3.5L ECOBOOST™ MINA
MAX
B
ENGINE OIL CHECK
Note: Check the level before starting the
engine. Note:
Make sure that the level is between
the MIN and the MAX marks.
1. Make sure that your vehicle is on level ground.
2. Turn the engine off and wait 10 minutes
for the oil to drain into the oil pan.
3. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth. Replace the
dipstick and remove it again to check
the oil level.
If the level is at the MIN mark, add oil
immediately.
Adding Engine Oil
Note: Do not remove the filler cap when
the engine is running.
Note: Do not add oil further than the MAX
mark. Oil levels above the MAX mark may
cause engine damage. Only use oils certified for gasoline engines
by the American Petroleum Institute (API).
An oil with this trademark symbol
conforms to the current engine and
emission system protection standards and
fuel economy requirements of the
International Lubricants Specification
Advisory Council (ILSAC), comprised of
U.S. and Japanese automobile
manufacturers.
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Cleaning the Interior...................................302
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper
Blades...........................................................302
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................56
Climate............................................................462 Climate Control Voice Commands.............465
Climate Control.............................................129
Climate Controlled Seats..........................155 Cooled Seats........................................................ 156
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................ 282
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......46
Creating a MyKey
............................................55
Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 55
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................227 False Alerts........................................................... 229
Switching the System Off and On..............229
System Errors...................................................... 229
System Lights, Messages and Audible Alerts................................................................. 228
System Limitations........................................... 228
System Sensors.................................................. 228
Using the System............................................... 227
Cruise Control
..................................................74
Principle of Operation....................................... 213
Type 1........................................................................\
. 74
Type 2........................................................................\
74
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................ 213
Customer Assistance................................260
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording........................................... 9
Service Data Recording........................................ 9
Daytime Running Lamps
.............................82
Type 1 - Conventional
(Non-Configurable)....................................... 83
Type 2 - Configurable......................................... 83
Digital Radio
..................................................362
HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................ 363
Direction Indicators
.......................................85
Driver Alert.....................................................220
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION.......................... 220
USING DRIVER ALERT.................................... 220Driver and Passenger Airbags....................41
Children and Airbags............................................ 41
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment......................................................... 41
Driving Aids
....................................................220
Driving Hints...................................................252
Driving Through Water...............................253
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 82
E
Economical Driving
.....................................252
Emission Control System...........................177 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).................... 178
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing.................................................... 178
End User License Agreement
.................505
SYNC End User License Agreement
(EULA)............................................................. 505
Engine Block Heater....................................169 Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 170
Engine Coolant Check...............................282 Adding Engine Coolant.................................... 283
Checking the Engine Coolant........................ 282
Recycled Engine Coolant................................ 284
Severe Climates................................................. 284
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling............................................................. 284
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 70
Engine Oil Check...........................................281 Adding Engine Oil............................................... 281
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.3L EcoBoost™..................................................281
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™..................................................281
Engine Specifications - 2.3L EcoBoost™.................................................334
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 334
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Duratec.........................................................335
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 335
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................335
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 336
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