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Using Cruise Control
...................................195
Using Adaptive Cruise Control ...............
196
Driving Aids
Speed Limiter ...............................................
202
Driver Alert ....................................................
203
Lane Keeping System ...............................
205
Blind Spot Information System ............
209
Cross Traffic Alert .........................................
211
Eco Mode ........................................................
213
Steering ...........................................................
215
Pre-Collision Assist .....................................
215
Load Carrying
Luggage Anchor Points ..............................
221
Rear Under Floor Storage .........................
221
Cargo Nets .....................................................
222
Roof Racks and Load Carriers ................
224
Load Limit ......................................................
225
Towing
Towing a Trailer ...........................................
230
Trailer Sway Control ....................................
231
Recommended Towing Weights ............
231
Essential Towing Checks .........................
233
Transporting the Vehicle ..........................
236
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels ......
237
Driving Hints
Breaking-In ....................................................
238
Reduced Engine Performance ...............
238
Economical Driving ....................................
238
Cold Weather Precautions ......................
239
Driving Through Water ..............................
239
Floor Mats ......................................................
239
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance ..................................
241
Hazard Flashers ...........................................
242Fuel Shutoff
..................................................
242
Jump Starting the Vehicle .......................
243
Post-Crash Alert System .........................
245
Towing Points ...............................................
245
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need ..............
247
In California (U.S. Only) ...........................
248
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) ....................
249
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) ......................
250
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada .......................................................
250
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature ........................................................................\
252
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) ........................................................................\
252
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) ........................................................................\
252
Fuses
Fuse Box Locations ....................................
254
Fuse Specification Chart .........................
254
Changing a Fuse .........................................
260
Maintenance
General Information ...................................
261
Opening and Closing the Hood ..............
261
Under Hood Overview - 1.5L Duratorq-TDCi Diesel ............................
262
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Flex Fuel .............................
263
Under Hood Overview - 2.5L ..................
264
Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.5L Duratorq-TDCi Diesel ..........................................................
265
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Flex Fuel/2.5L ..................
266
Engine Oil Check .........................................
266
Oil Change Indicator Reset ......................
267
Engine Cooling Fan - Gasoline ...............
267
Engine Cooling Fan - Diesel ....................
268
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Engine Coolant Check
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Automatic Transmission Fluid Check ........................................................................\
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272
Brake Fluid Check ........................................
272
Washer Fluid Check ....................................
273
Changing the 12V Battery .........................
273
Checking the Wiper Blades .....................
275
Changing the Front Wiper Blades .........
275
Changing the Rear Wiper Blades - Vehicles With: Manual Liftgate ..........
275
Changing the Rear Wiper Blades - Vehicles With: Rear Cargo Doors ......
276
Adjusting the Headlamps ........................
276
Changing a Bulb ..........................................
278
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Flex Fuel, 1.5L
Duratorq-TDCi Diesel ............................
283
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.5L ....
283
Drive Belt Routing - 1.5L Duratorq-TDCi Diesel ..........................................................
284
Drive Belt Routing - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Flex Fuel .............................
284
Drive Belt Routing - 2.5L ..........................
285
Vehicle Care
Cleaning Products ......................................
286
Cleaning the Exterior .................................
287
Waxing ............................................................
288
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades ........................................................................\
289
Cleaning the Interior ..................................
289
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens ......................
290
Cleaning Leather Seats .............................
291
Repairing Minor Paint Damage .............
292
Cleaning the Wheels .................................
292
Vehicle Storage ............................................
292
Wheels and Tires
General Information ..................................
295
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit ...................
296Tire Care
..........................................................
301
Using Winter Tires .......................................
315
Using Snow Chains .....................................
315
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...........
316
Changing a Road Wheel ..........................
320
Tire Pressures ...............................................
324
Lug Nuts .........................................................
325
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - 1.5L Duratorq-TDCi Diesel ............................
327
Engine Specifications - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Flex Fuel .............................
328
Engine Specifications - 2.5L ...................
329
Motorcraft Parts - 1.5L Duratorq-TDCi Diesel ..........................................................
330
Motorcraft Parts - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Flex Fuel ..............................
331
Motorcraft Parts - 2.5L ..............................
332
Vehicle Identification Number ...............
333
Vehicle Certification Label ......................
334
Transmission Code Designation - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission
........................................................................\
334
Transmission Code Designation - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission
........................................................................\
335
Capacities and Specifications - 1.5L Duratorq-TDCi Diesel ............................
335
Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Flex Fuel .....
340
Capacities and Specifications - 2.5L ........................................................................\
345
Bulb Specification Chart .........................
350
Audio System
General Information ..................................
352
Audio Unit - Vehicles Without: SYNC 3 ........................................................................\
353
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC 3 .....
356
AM/FM Radio - Vehicles Without: SYNC 3 ....................................................................
358
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Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten seatbelt Flammable
Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard flashers
Heated rear window
Windshield defrosting system
Interior luggage compartment
release
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Note operating instructions
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Note:
Keep the doors closed throughout
the procedure.
2. Switch the ignition off.
Note: Do not press the brake pedal or
accelerator pedal throughout the procedure.
3. Insert the first programmed key into the ignition.
4. Switch the ignition on.
5. Wait five seconds.
6. Switch the ignition off and remove the
key from the ignition.
7. Within 10 seconds, insert the second programmed key into the ignition.
8. Switch the ignition on.
9. Wait five seconds.
10. Switch the ignition off and remove the key from the ignition.
11. Within 10 seconds, insert the unprogrammed key into the ignition.
12. Switch the ignition on.
13. Wait five seconds.
14. Switch the ignition off and remove the key from the ignition.
Check that the remote control functions
operate and your vehicle starts with the
new key.
Note: Wait 10 seconds and repeat the
procedure if the remote control functions
do not operate and you cannot start the
engine.
Wait 20 seconds and repeat the procedure
to program an additional key.
Programming a Passive Key
The procedure programs both the vehicle
immobilizer keycode and the remote entry
portion of the remote control to your
vehicle. To program a new key, you require two
programmed keys and one unprogrammed
key with you in your vehicle.
We recommend that you contact an
authorized dealer to have the key
programmed if you do not have two
programmed keys.
Make sure that you complete the
procedure within 30 seconds.
Stop and wait for at least one minute
before you start again if you miss a step.
Note:
You can program a maximum of four
keys to your vehicle.
Read the entire procedure before you
begin.
1. Close all the doors.
Note: Keep the doors closed throughout
the procedure.
2. Switch the ignition off.
Note: Do not press the brake pedal or
accelerator throughout the procedure.
3. Remove the key blade. See Remote
Control (page 51). 4. Remove the rubber mat from the cup
holder.
5. Place the first programmed key in the backup position with the buttons facing
upward and the unlock button facing
the front of your vehicle.
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POWER WINDOWS - VEHICLES
WITH: REAR POWER
WINDOWS
WARNING: Do not leave children
unattended in your vehicle and do not let
them play with the power windows. Failure
to follow this instruction could result in
personal injury. WARNING: When closing the power
windows, verify they are free of obstruction
and make sure that children and pets are
not in the proximity of the window
openings. Press the control to open the
window. Lift the control to close
the window.
Note: The power windows operate with the
ignition on, and for several minutes after you
switch the ignition off or until you open a
front door.
To reduce wind noise or pulsing noise when
just one window is open, slightly open the
opposite window.
One-Touch Open
(If Equipped)
Fully press the control and release it. Press
again or lift it to stop the window.
One-Touch Close
(If Equipped)
Fully lift the control and release it. Press
again or lift it to stop the window.
Resetting One-Touch Close
Start the engine.
1. Lift and hold the control until you fully close the window. Continue to hold the
control for a few seconds after you
close the window. 2. Release the control.
3. Press and hold the control until you
fully open the window.
4. Release the control.
5. Lift and hold the control until you fully close the window.
6. Test for correct window operation by opening and closing the windows using
one-touch.
Bounce-Back
The window stops and reverses if it detects
an obstruction.
Overriding Bounce-Back WARNING:
If you override
bounce-back, the window does not reverse
if it detects an obstacle. Take care when
closing the windows to avoid personal
injury or damage to your vehicle.
1. Close the window until it reaches the point of resistance and let it reverse.
2. Lift the control within a few seconds to override bounce-back and close the
window. Bounce-back is now disabled
and you can close the window
manually.
Note: The window goes past the point of
resistance and you can fully close it.
Note: If the window does not close, have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Rear Window Lock Press the control to lock or
unlock the rear window controls.
It illuminates when you lock the
rear window controls.
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The fuel filler door is on the
left-hand side of your vehicle.
A
The fuel filler door is on the
right-hand side of your vehicle.
B
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge
At normal operating temperature, the
needle remains in the center section. If the
needle enters the red section, the engine
is overheating. Stop your vehicle as soon
as it is safe to do so, switch the engine off
and allow it to cool.
Note: The system reduces the engine speed
if you continue to operate the engine at a
high engine speed.
Note: Do not restart the engine until the
cause of overheating has been determined
and resolved.
WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
The following warning lamps and
indicators alert you to a vehicle condition
that may become serious. Some lamps
illuminate when you start your vehicle to
make sure they work. If any lamps remain
on after starting your vehicle, refer to the
respective system warning lamp for further
information. Note:
Some warning indicators appear in
the information display and operate the
same as a warning lamp but do not
illuminate when you start your vehicle.
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator It illuminates when you switch
the system on.
It illuminates white when the system is in
standby mode. It illuminates green when
you set the adaptive cruise speed.
Airbag Warning Lamp If it does not illuminate when you
switch the ignition on, continues
to flash or remains on when the
engine is running, this indicates a
malfunction. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
Lamp If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a
malfunction. Your vehicle
continues to have normal braking without
the anti-lock brake system function. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Blind Spot Information System
Indicator It illuminates when you switch
the system off. See Blind Spot
Information System (page 209).
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Brake System Warning Lamp
WARNING: Driving your vehicle with
the warning lamp on is dangerous. A
significant decrease in braking
performance may occur. It may take you
longer to stop your vehicle. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Driving extended distances with the
parking brake engaged can cause brake
failure and the risk of personal injury. It illuminates when you engage
the parking brake and the
ignition is on.
If it illuminates when your vehicle
is moving, make sure the parking
brake is disengaged. If the
parking brake is disengaged, this indicates
low brake fluid level or a brake system
fault. Have your vehicle checked as soon
as possible.
Cruise Control Indicator It illuminates when you switch
the system on. See Using
Cruise Control (page 195).
Direction Indicator It flashes when you switch the
direction indicators on.
Note: An increase in the rate of flashing
warns of a failed indicator bulb.
Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Lamp It illuminates if the system has
malfunctioned. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as
possible. Engine Warning Lamps Service Engine Soon
If it illuminates when the engine is running
this indicates a malfunction.
If it flashes when you are driving, reduce
the speed of your vehicle immediately.
Avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration
and have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible. Malfunction Indicator Lamp
If it illuminates when the engine is running
this indicates a malfunction. The On Board
Diagnostics system has detected a
malfunction of the vehicle emission control
system.
If it flashes, engine misfire may be
occurring. Increased exhaust gas
temperatures could damage the catalytic
converter or other vehicle components.
Avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration
and have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
If both lamps illuminate when the engine
is running, stop your vehicle as soon as it
is safe to do so. Continuing to drive your
vehicle may cause reduced power or the
engine to stop. Switch the ignition off and
attempt to restart the engine. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp It illuminates to remind you to
fasten your seatbelt. See
Seatbelt Reminder
(page 36).
Front Fog Lamp Indicator It illuminates when you switch
the front fog lamps on.
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Hazard Flashers Warning Lamp
It flashes when you switch the
hazard flashers on.
High Beam Headlamp Indicator It illuminates when you switch
the high beam headlamps on.
Ignition Warning Lamp It illuminates when you switch
the ignition on.
If it illuminates when the engine
is running this indicates a malfunction.
Have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
Information Message Indicator It illuminates to supplement
some information messages.
The indicator is red or amber
depending on the severity of the condition
and it remains on until the condition is
resolved.
Lamps on Indicator It illuminates when you switch
the low beam headlamps or the
parking lamps on.
Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp It illuminates when the fuel level
is low or the fuel tank is nearly
empty. Refuel as soon as
possible.
Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp It illuminates if one or more tires
on your vehicle has low tire
pressure. See Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (page 316). Oil Pressure Warning Lamp It illuminates when you switch
the ignition on.
If it illuminates when the engine
is running this indicates a malfunction.
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so and switch the engine off. Check the
engine oil level. If the oil level is sufficient,
this indicates a system malfunction. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
See
Engine Oil Check (page 266).
Stability Control and Traction
Control Indicator Flashes during operation.
If it does not illuminate when you
switch the ignition on, or remains
on when the engine is running, this
indicates a malfunction. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
Stability Control and Traction
Control Off Warning Lamp It illuminates when you switch
the system off.
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Airbag Secondary Warning Audible
Warning
Sounds when the airbag warning lamp is
not working.
Automatic Transmission Audible
Warning
Sounds when you have not moved the
transmission selector lever to park. A
message will be shown in the display.
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Automatic High Beam Control
Description
Message
The camera has reduced visibility. Clean the windshield. If
the message continues to appear, have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Front Camera Low Visib-
ility Clean Screen
The camera has malfunctioned. Wait a short period of time
for the camera to cool down. If the message continues to
appear, have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Front Camera Tempor-
arily Not Available
The camera has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Front Camera Malfunc-
tion Service Required
Auto-Start-Stop Description
Message
The system needs to restart the engine but requires your
confirmation. Press the brake pedal to restart the engine.
Auto StartStop Press
Brake to Start Engine
The system needs to restart the engine but requires your
confirmation. Press any pedal to restart the engine.
Auto StartStop Press a
Pedal to Start Engine
The system needs to restart the engine but requires your
confirmation. Shift into neutral (N) to restart the engine.
Auto StartStop Select
Neutral To Start Engine
The system needs to restart the engine but requires your
confirmation. Shift into park (P) to restart the engine.
Auto StartStop Shift to
P, then Restart Engine
The system is not functioning. Restart the engine.
Auto StartStop Manual
Restart Required
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Auto StartStop Malfunc-
tion Service Required
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Doors and Locks
Description
Message
The door listed is not completely closed.
Driver Door Ajar
Passenger Door Ajar
Rear Left Door Ajar
Rear Right Door Ajar
Liftgate Ajar
The hood is not completely closed.
Hood Ajar
The system has disabled the door switches.
Switches Inhibited
Security Mode
Driver Alert Description
Message
Take a break due to low alertness levels.
Driver Alert Warning Rest
Now
We recommend that you take a break due to low alertness
levels.
Driver Alert Warning Rest
Suggested
Engine Description
Message
Displays when the engine temperature is too high. Stop your
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so, switch the engine off
and allow it to cool. Have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
Engine Coolant Over
Temperature
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