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When Your Temporary Spare Tire Is Installed
When one of your road tires needs to be replaced with the temporary
spare, the system will continue to identify an issue to remind you that
the damaged road wheel and tire assembly needs to be repaired and put
back on your vehicle.
To restore the full function of the tire pressure monitoring system, have
the damaged road wheel and tire assembly repaired and remounted on
your vehicle.
When You Believe Your System Is Not Operating Properly
The main function of the tire pressure monitoring system is to warn you
when your tires need air. It can also warn you in the event the system is
no longer capable of functioning as intended. See the following chart for
information concerning your tire pressure monitoring system:
Low tire
pressure
warning lightPossible cause Customer action required
Solid warning
lightTire(s)
under-inflated1. Make sure tires are at the proper
pressure. SeeInflating Your Tires
in this chapter.
2.
After inflating your tires to the
manufacturer’s recommended
pressure as shown on the Tire Label
(located on the edge of driver’s door
or the B-Pillar), the vehicle must be
driven for at least two minutes over
20 mph (32 km/h) before the light
turns off.
Spare tire in use Repair the damaged road wheel
and tire and reinstall it on the
vehicle to restore system function.
For a description on how the
system functions, seeWhen Your
Temporary Spare Tire is Installed
in this section.
TPMS
malfunctionIf the tires are properly inflated
and the spare tire is not in use but
the light remains on, contact your
authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
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Low tire
pressure
warning lightPossible cause Customer action required
Flashing
warning lightSpare tire in use Repair the damaged road wheel
and tire assembly and reinstall it
on the vehicle to restore system
function. For a description on how
the system functions, seeWhen
Your Temporary Spare Tire is
Installedin this section.
TPMS
malfunction
If the tires are properly inflated and
the spare tire is not in use but the
light remains on, contact your
authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
When Inflating Your Tires
When putting air into your tires (such as at a gas station or in your
garage), the tire pressure monitoring system may not respond
immediately to the air added to your tires.
It may take up to two minutes of driving over 20 mph (32 km/h) for the
light to turn off after you have filled your tires to the recommended
inflation pressure.
How Temperature Affects Your Tire Pressure
The tire pressure monitoring system monitors tire pressure in each
pneumatic tire. While driving in a normal manner, a typical passenger
tire inflation pressure may increase about 2 to 4 psi (14 to 28 kPa) from
a cold start situation. If the vehicle is stationary overnight with the
outside temperature significantly lower than the daytime temperature,
the tire pressure may decrease approximately 3 psi (21 kPa) for a drop
of 30°F (17°C) in ambient temperature. This lower pressure value may
be detected by the tire pressure monitoring system as being significantly
lower than the recommended inflation pressure and activate the system
warning light for low tire pressure. If the low tire pressure warning light
is on, visually check each tire to verify that no tire is flat. If one or more
tires are flat, repair as necessary. Check the air pressure in the road
tires. If any tire is under-inflated, carefully drive the vehicle to the
nearest location where air can be added to the tires. Inflate all the tires
to the recommended inflation pressure.
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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, have an authorized dealer install a new tire
pressure monitoring system sensor and valve stem.
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.
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Brakes ........................................171
anti-lock ...................................172
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................172
brake warning light ................172
fluid, checking and adding ....239
fluid, refill capacities ..............290
fluid, specifications .................290
lubricant specifications ..........290
parking ....................................172
shift interlock ..........................165
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....290
Cargo area shade ......................193
CD ......................303, 305, 307, 309
CD player ..........................301, 394
CD voice commands .................395
Cell phone use ............................16
Changing a tire .........................283
Changing the air filter ..............244
Child safety restraints ................28
Child safety seats
attaching with tether straps ....30
automatic locking mode
(retractor) .................................37
LATCH .......................................28
Child safety seats - booster
seats .............................................22
Cleaning the touchscreen ........374
Cleaning your vehicle ...............253
engine compartment ..............256
instrument panel ....................258
interior .....................................257
plastic parts ............................255
washing ....................................253
waxing .....................................255wheels ......................................259
wiper blades ............................256
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ..........122
Climate voice commands .........435
Clock ..................303, 305, 307, 422
Clutch
operation while driving ..........167
recommended shift speeds ....168
Console ......................................143
overhead ..................................143
Coolant ......................................235
checking and adding ..............235
refill capacities ........................290
specifications ..........................290
Customer Assistance ................208
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................298
Getting roadside assistance ...208
Getting the service you
need .........................................213
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................219
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................217
D
Defrost ...............................122, 124
rear window ............................129
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................238
engine oil .................................234
Display settings .........................423
Driving under special
conditions ..................................167
through water .........................205
Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) .........................124
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high beam .................................90
replacing bulbs ...............246–247
Head restraints .........................133
Heated steering wheel ..............433
Heating ..............................122, 124
Help ............................................432
Hill start assist ..........................169
Hood ..........................................232
How to use voice commands ...378
I
Ignition .......................................145
Illuminated visor mirror ...........100
Information displays .................109
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................161
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................258
cluster ......................................104
Intelligent Access Key ................59
J
Jack ............................................283
positioning ...............................283
storage .....................................283
Joining two calls
(multiparty/conference call) ....332
Jump-starting your vehicle ......210
K
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................76
Keys .......................................58, 81
positions of the ignition .........145L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................252
fog lamps ...................................93
headlamps, flash to pass ..........90
interior lamps ...........................93
replacing bulbs ...............246–247
LATCH anchors ...........................28
Lights, warning and indicator...104
Listening to music ....................381
Load limits .................................194
Locks
autolock .....................................76
childproof ..................................33
doors ..........................................73
Lubricant specifications ...........290
Lug nuts ....................................288
M
Making and receiving calls .......404
Manual transmission .................167
fluid capacities ........................290
lubricant specifications ..........290
reverse .....................................168
MAP DVD - Loading and
Unloading ..................................404
Map icons ..................................443
Map mode ..................................442
Map preferences .......................440
Map updates ..............................445
Media Bluetooth menu options
(adding, connecting, deleting,
turning on/off) ..........................362
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Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints
for children ..................................24
Relays ................................221–222
Remote entry system
illuminated entry ......................78
locking/unlocking doors .....73–74
opening the trunk .....................74
replacing the batteries .............60
Roadside assistance ..................208
Route preferences ....................440
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............42
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) .........36, 39
Safety defects, reporting ..........220
Safety information ............324, 375
Safety restraints ..............36–37, 39
Belt-Minder® ............................39
extension assembly ..................38
for adults .............................36–37
for children ...............................24
safety belt maintenance ...........42
seat belt maintenance ..............42
warning light and chime ..........39
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ........................................28
Safety seats for children ............24
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................295
Satellite Radio ...........................389
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............472
SD card ......................322, 396, 436Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............36
Seats
child safety seats ......................24
heated ......................................139
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................81
Selecting your media source
(USB, Line in, BT audio) .........356
Sending new text messages .....406
Setting a destination ................436
Setting a destination by
voice ...........................................436
Settings ......................................422
Setting the
clock ...................303, 305, 307, 422
Side air curtain ...........................53
Side-curtain airbags system .......53
SIRIUS® satellite radio ............389
SIRIUS satellite radio voice
commands .................................391
SIRIUS Travel Link ...................414
SIRIUS Travel Link voice
commands .................................415
Snowplowing ...............................15
SOS Post Crash Alert .................45
Spark plugs, specifications .......293
Special notice
ambulance conversions ............15
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................290
Stability system .........................175
Starting your vehicle ................146
jump starting ..........................210
push button start system .......145
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Voice commands in phone
mode ..........................................330
Voice recognition ......................377
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .....104
Washer fluid ......................239–240
Water, Driving through .............205Windows
power .........................................96
rear wiper/washer .....................88
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding
fluid ..................................239–240
replacing wiper blades ...........242
Wrecker towing .........................200
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