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Brakes ........................................ 223
anti-lock ................................... 224
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ........................... 224
brake warning light ................ 224
fluid, checking and adding .... 317
fluid, refill capacities .............. 371
fluid, specifications ................. 371
lubricant specifications .......... 371
parking .................................... 224
shift interlock .......................... 214
trailer ....................................... 272
C
Capacities for refilling fluids .... 371
Cargo net ................................... 260
CD .............................. 140, 144, 146
CD player .......................... 138, 482
CD voice commands ................. 482
Cell phone use ............................ 16
Changing a tire ......................... 362
Child safety restraints .......... 29, 31
Child safety seats
attaching with tether straps .... 31
automatic locking mode
(retractor) ................................. 39
LATCH ....................................... 29
Child safety seats - booster
seats ............................................. 22
Cleaning the touchscreen ........ 454
Cleaning your vehicle ............... 330
engine compartment .............. 332
instrument panel .................... 334
interior ..................................... 333
plastic parts ............................ 331
washing .................................... 330
waxing ..................................... 332wheels ...................................... 335
wiper blades ............................ 333
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) .......... 153
Climate voice commands ......... 520
Clock .................................. 140, 510
Collision Warning System ......... 254
Compass Display ....................... 121
Console ...................................... 192
overhead .................................. 194
rear .......................................... 192
Coolant
checking and adding .............. 308
refill capacities ........................ 371
specifications .......................... 371
Cooler ........................................ 193
Cross Traffic Alert .................... 249
Cruise control ........................... 239
Customer Assistance ................ 281
Ford Extended Service
Plan .................................. 380, 383
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada ..................... 290
Getting roadside assistance ... 281
Getting the service
you need ................................. 286
Ordering additional owner’s
literature ................................. 292
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ................................... 290
Customizing your
home screen .............................. 453
D
Defrost ....................... 153, 155, 157
rear window ............................ 161
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Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid .......................................... 313
engine oil ................................. 307
Display settings ......................... 510
Driving under special
conditions .................. 215, 217, 220
sand ......................................... 218
snow and ice ........................... 221
through water ................. 219, 278
Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) ................. 155, 157
E
Electronic message center ....... 117
Electronic stability control ...... 227
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting .......................... 283
running out of fuel ................. 203
Emergency brake (see Parking
brake) ........................................ 224
Emission control system .......... 207
End user license agreement .... 533
Engine ........................................ 370
cleaning ................................... 332
fail-safe cooling ....................... 312
idle speed control ................... 318
lubrication specifications ....... 371
refill capacities ........................ 371
service points .......................... 306
Engine block heater ................. 199
Engine oil
checking and adding .............. 307
dipstick .................................... 307
filter, specifications ................ 375
refill capacities ........................ 371
specifications .......................... 371Event data recording .................. 12
Exhaust fumes .......................... 199
F
Fail safe cooling ........................ 312
Fleet MyKey programming ........ 70
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) .... 201
Floor mats ................................. 279
Fluid capacities ......................... 371
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road ....................... 217
Freezer ...................................... 193
Fuel
cap ........................................... 205
capacity ................................... 371
choosing the right fuel ........... 202
filler funnel ............................. 203
filling your vehicle with fuel .. 205
filter, specifications ........ 317, 375
fuel pump shut-off .................. 283
octane rating ................... 202, 370
running out of fuel ................. 203
safety information relating to
automotive fuels ..................... 201
Fuel and distance computer .... 121
outside temperature
indicator .................................. 121
to empty indicator .................. 121
trip distance ............................ 121
trip/reset button ..................... 121
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) ......................................... 201
Fuses .................................. 294–295
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............ 205
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Selecting your media source
(USB, Line in, BT audio) ......... 436
Sending new text messages ..... 494
Setting a destination ................ 521
Setting a destination by
voice ........................................... 522
Setting the clock ............... 140, 510
Setting your wallpaper ............. 510
Side air curtain ........................... 58
Side-curtain airbags system ....... 58
SIRIUSsatellite radio ..... 140, 475
SIRIUS satellite radio voice
commands ................................. 478
SIRIUS Travel Link ................... 502
SIRIUS Travel Link voice
commands ................................. 504
SOS Post Crash Alert ................. 50
Spare tire (see Changing the
Tire) ........................................... 364
Spark plugs,
specifications ..................... 370, 375
Specification chart,
lubricants ................................... 371
Stability system ......................... 227
Starting your vehicle ................ 198
jump starting .......................... 283
push button start system ....... 196
Steering wheel ............................ 90
controls ...................................... 92
tilting ................................... 90–91
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) (see airbags) .................... 51Supported media file types ...... 487
Supported player, media
formats and metadata
information ................................ 487
SYNCcustomer support ......... 404
SYNCServices ................. 429, 498
System settings ......................... 512
T
Temperature control (see
Climate control) ........ 153, 155, 157
Text messaging ................. 415, 494
Text messaging (sending,
downloading, deleting) ..... 416, 418
Third-row power fold seat ....... 182
Tilt steering wheel ................ 90–91
Tires ........................... 341–342, 362
alignment ................................ 355
care .......................................... 341
changing .......................... 362, 364
checking the pressure ............ 351
inflating ................................... 349
label ......................................... 348
replacing .................................. 353
rotating .................................... 356
safety practices ....................... 354
sidewall information ............... 343
snow tires and chains ............ 357
spare tire ................................. 362
terminology ............................. 342
tire grades ............................... 342
treadwear ........................ 341, 351
Touchscreen features
(climate) .................................... 519
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