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911 Assist™ ...................... 408, 488
A
ABS (see Brakes) ..................... 205
Accessing and using your
USB port .................................... 467
Accessing call history/phone
book during active call ............. 398
Accessing your calendar .......... 488
Accessing your media menu
features ...................................... 420
Accessing your phone menu
features ...................................... 399
Accessory delay .......................... 96
Active call menu options ......... 398
Active Park Assist ..................... 212
Adaptive Cruise Control ........... 221
Adding (pairing) a phone ........ 475
Advanced menu options ... 407, 427
Advanced menu options
(prompts, languages, defaults,
master reset, installing
applications) .............................. 407
Airbag supplemental restraint
system .......................................... 45
and child safety seats .............. 46
description ................................ 45
disposal ...................................... 54
driver airbag .............................. 45
passenger airbag ....................... 45
side airbag ........................... 45, 50
Air cleaner filter ....... 300–301, 360
Air conditioning ........................ 142
manual heating and air
conditioning system ............... 142All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road ......................... 197
Ambient mood/lighting ............. 493
AM/FM ....................................... 450
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) .............................. 205
Anti-theft system .................. 77, 80
arming the system .............. 77, 80
disarming a triggered system .. 80
Audio system
Single CD ................ 130, 134, 136
Audio system
(see Radio) ................ 130, 134, 136
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive ................................. 192
fluid, adding ............................ 292
fluid, checking ........................ 292
fluid, refill capacities .............. 356
fluid, specification .................. 356
Selectshift (SST) .................... 193
Auxiliary Input Jack ................. 461
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) .. 137
Auxiliary powerpoint ................ 173
A/V inputs .......................... 139, 472
B
Battery ....................................... 298
acid, treating emergencies ..... 298
jumping a disabled battery .... 259
maintenance-free .................... 298
replacement, specifications ... 360
servicing .................................. 298
Blind Spot Information
System ....................................... 229
Booster seats ............................... 23
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Brakes ........................................ 204
anti-lock ................................... 205
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ........................... 205
brake warning light ................ 205
fluid, checking and adding .... 297
fluid, refill capacities .............. 356
fluid, specifications ................. 356
lubricant specifications .......... 356
parking .................................... 205
shift interlock .......................... 195
trailer ....................................... 249
C
Capacities for refilling fluids .... 356
Cargo net ................................... 240
CD .............................. 130, 134, 136
CD player .......................... 128, 463
CD voice commands ................. 464
Cell phone use ............................ 16
Changing a tire ......................... 339
Child safety restraints .......... 28, 30
Child safety seats
attaching with tether straps .... 30
automatic locking mode
(retractor) ................................. 36
LATCH ....................................... 28
Child safety seats - booster
seats ............................................. 23
Cleaning the touchscreen ........ 438
Cleaning your vehicle ............... 309
engine compartment .............. 311
instrument panel .................... 313
interior ..................................... 312
plastic parts ............................ 310
washing .................................... 309
waxing ..................................... 311wheels ...................................... 314
wiper blades ............................ 312
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) .......... 142
Climate voice commands ......... 503
Clock .................................. 130, 492
Collision Warning System ......... 234
Compass Display ....................... 112
Console ...................................... 174
overhead .................................. 175
Coolant
checking and adding .............. 287
refill capacities ........................ 356
specifications .......................... 356
Cross Traffic Alert .................... 229
Cruise control ........................... 220
Cupholder(s) ............................. 166
Customer Assistance ................ 257
Ford Extended Service
Plan .................................. 366, 369
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada .............. 267
Getting roadside assistance ... 257
Getting the service you
need ......................................... 263
Ordering additional owner’s
literature ................................. 269
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ................................... 267
Customizing your home
screen ........................................ 437
D
Defrost ............... 142, 144, 146, 148
rear window ............................ 151
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Towing ....................... 248, 250–251
recreational towing ................. 251
trailer towing .......................... 248
wrecker .................................... 250
Traction control ........................ 206
Traffic, Directions and
Information ................................ 413
Traffic preferences ................... 509
Transaxle
fluid, refill capacities .............. 356
lubricant specifications .......... 356
Transmission
brake-shift interlock (BSI) .... 195
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) ............................. 292
Trunk ..................................... 75–76
remote release .......................... 70
Turn signal .................................. 93
U
USB port .................... 138–139, 467
Using privacy mode .................. 398
V
Vehicle health report ........ 411, 490Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) .......................................... 360
Vehicle loading .......................... 240
Ventilating your vehicle ........... 180
Voice commands in media
mode .......................................... 417
Voice commands in phone
mode .......................................... 395
Voice recognition ...................... 442
W
Warning lights (see Lights) ..... 103
Washer fluid .............................. 297
Water, Driving through ............. 254
Wi-Fi .......................................... 497
Windows
power ......................................... 95
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers .......................................... 87
checking and adding fluid ..... 297
replacing wiper blades ........... 300
Wrecker towing ......................... 250
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