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At the Luggage Compartment
Press the exterior release button.
Remote Control
You can use the remote control at any time.When you press the lock button on theremote control, all exterior door handleswitches do not release the doors. When youpress the unlock button, all exterior doorhandle switches release the doors.
Unlocking the Doors
Press the button. The directionindicators flash. You can then usethe exterior door handle switch tounlock the door.
Press and hold both the lock and unlockbuttons on the remote control for threeseconds to change between driver door orall doors unlock mode. The directionindicators flash twice to confirm the change. Driver door mode only unlocks the driverdoor when you press the unlock buttononce. All door mode unlocks all doors when
you press the unlock button once. Theunlocking mode applies to the remotecontrol, keyless entry keypad and intelligentaccess. You can also change between theunlocking modes using the informationdisplay. See General Information (page 115).
Locking the Doors
Press the button. The directionindicators flash. You can no longeruse the exterior door handle switchto release the door.
Press the button again within three secondsto confirm that all the doors are closed. Atone sounds and the direction indicatorsflash if all the doors and the luggagecompartment are closed.
Mislock
If any door is open, or if the luggagecompartment or hood is open, a tone soundsand the direction indicators do not flash. Theexterior lock status display also flashes if anydoor does not lock. You can switch thisfeature on or off in the information display. See General Information (page 115).
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Have your vehicle serviced regularly to helpmaintain its roadworthiness and resale value.There is a large network of authorizeddealers that are there to help you with theirprofessional servicing expertise. We believethat their specially trained technicians arebest qualified to service your vehicle properlyand expertly. They are supported by a widerange of highly specialized tools developedspecifically for servicing your vehicle.
If your vehicle requires professional service,an authorized dealer can provide thenecessary parts and service. Check yourwarranty information to find out which partsand services are covered.
Use only recommended fuels, lubricants,fluids and service parts conforming tospecifications. Motorcraft® parts aredesigned and built to provide the bestperformance in your vehicle.
Precautions
•Do not work on a hot engine.
•Make sure that nothing gets caught inmoving parts.
•Do not work on a vehicle with the enginerunning in an enclosed space, unless youare sure you have enough ventilation.
•Keep all open flames and other burningmaterial (such as cigarettes) away fromthe battery and all fuel related parts.
Working with the Engine Off
1. Set the parking brake and shift thetransmission to park (P).
2. Switch off the engine.
3. Block the wheels.
Working with the Engine On
WARNING: To reduce the risk ofvehicle damage and personal burn injuries,do not start your engine with the air cleanerremoved and do not remove it while theengine is running.
1. Set the parking brake and shift thetransmission to park (P).
2. Block the wheels.
OPENING AND CLOSING THE
HOOD
Opening the Hood
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood releasehandle located under the left-hand sideof the instrument panel.
2. Slightly lift the hood.
3. Lift and release the hood latch.
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Cooling system
•Protect against freezing temperatures.
•When removing your vehicle fromstorage, check coolant fluid level.Confirm that there are no cooling systemleaks and that fluid is at therecommended level.
Battery
•Check and recharge as necessary. Keepconnections clean.
•If storing your vehicle for more than 30days without recharging the battery, werecommend that you disconnect thebattery cables to maintain battery chargefor quick starting.
Note:It is necessary to reset memoryfeatures if battery cables are disconnected.
Brakes
•Make sure the brakes and parking brakerelease fully.
Tires
•Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
•Make sure all linkages, cables, levers andpins under your vehicle are covered withgrease to prevent rust.
•Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m) every15 days to lubricate working parts andprevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out ofstorage, do the following:
•Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt orgrease film build-up on window surfaces.
•Check windshield wipers for anydeterioration.
•Check under the hood for any foreignmaterial that may have collected duringstorage such as mice or squirrel nests.
•Check the exhaust for any foreignmaterial that may have collected duringstorage.
•Check tire pressures and set tire inflationper the Tire Label.
•Check brake pedal operation. Drive yourvehicle 15 ft (4.5 m) back and forth toremove rust build-up.
•Check fluid levels (including coolant, oiland gas) to make sure there are no leaks,and fluids are at recommended levels.
•If you remove the battery, clean thebattery cable ends and check fordamage.
Contact an authorized dealer if you have anyconcerns or issues.
BODY STYLING KITS
The distance between the underside of yourvehicle and the ground is less than that ofother models. Drive with extreme care toavoid damage to your vehicle.
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Vehicle Care

Maintaining Your Head Up Display.................145
Heated Seats..................................................166Front Seats............................................................166Rear Seats.............................................................167
Heated Steering Wheel................................88Heated Windows and Mirrors.....................151Heated Exterior Mirrors......................................151Heated Rear Window..........................................151Windshield Wiper De-icer.................................152
HeatingSee: Climate Control..........................................146
Hill Start Assist...............................................213Switching the System On and Off...................213Using Hill Start Assist.........................................213
Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate..........................................................149Defogging the Side Windows in ColdWeather.............................................................150General Hints........................................................149Quickly Cooling the Interior..............................149Quickly Heating the Interior.............................149Recommended Settings for Cooling..............149Recommended Settings for Heating..............149
Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes...........................................................210Home Screen................................................428Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood.............312
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In California (U.S. Only)...............................287Information Display Control.........................87Information Displays......................................115General Information.............................................115
Information Messages..................................123Active Park............................................................124Adaptive Cruise Control....................................124Adaptive Headlamps..........................................125Adaptive Steering...............................................125Airbag.....................................................................125Alarm......................................................................126Automatic Engine Shutdown............................126AWD........................................................................127Battery and Charging System..........................127Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic AlertSystem...............................................................129Doors and Locks..................................................129Driver Alert............................................................130Fuel..........................................................................131Hill Start Assist......................................................131Keys and Intelligent Access...............................131Lane Keeping System.........................................133Maintenance.........................................................133MyKey.....................................................................135Park Aid..................................................................136Park Brake.............................................................136
Power Steering.....................................................137Pre-Collision Assist.............................................138Remote Start.........................................................138Seats.......................................................................138Stability Control....................................................139Starting System ...................................................139Tire Pressure Monitoring System....................140Transmission.........................................................140
Installing Child Restraints..............................21Inflatable Seatbelts...............................................24Standard Seatbelts...............................................22Using Lap and Shoulder Belts............................21Using Lower Anchors and Tethers forCHildren (LATCH).............................................27Using Tether Straps..............................................29
Instrument Cluster........................................109Instrument Lighting Dimmer........................94Instrument Panel Overview...........................17Interior Lamps..................................................98Front Interior Lamp...............................................98Rear Interior Lamp..............................................100
Interior Luggage CompartmentRelease...........................................................80Interior Mirror.................................................105Auto-Dimming Mirror..........................................105
Introduction.........................................................7
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