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Mud and water
If you must drive through high water, drive slowly. Traction or brake
capability may be limited.
When driving through water, determine the depth; avoid water higher
than the bottom of the wheel rims (if possible) and proceed slowly. If the
ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may stall.
Once through water, always try the brakes. Wet brakes do not stop the
vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Drying can be improved by moving
your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal.
Be cautious of sudden changes in vehicle speed or direction when you
are driving in mud. Even AWD vehicles can lose traction in slick mud. As
when you are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid
spinning your wheels. If the vehicle does slide, steer in the direction of
the slide until you regain control of the vehicle.
If the engine, transmission, AWD system components or axles are
submerged in water, their fluids should be checked and changed, if
necessary.
Driving through deep water may damage the engine or
transmission.
If the front or rear axle is submerged in water, the axle lubricant and
PTU (Power Transfer Unit) lubricant should be checked and changed if
necessary.
After driving through mud, clean off residue stuck to rotating driveshafts
and tires. Excess mud stuck on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an
imbalance that could damage drive components.
“Tread Lightly” is an educational
program designed to increase public
awareness of land-use regulations
and responsibilities in our nations
wilderness areas. Ford Motor
Company joins the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land
Management in encouraging you to help preserve our national forest and
other public and private lands by “treading lightly.”
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DRIVING THROUGH WATER
If driving through deep or standing
water is unavoidable, proceed very
slowly especially when the depth is
not known. Never drive through
water that is higher than the bottom
of the wheel rims (for cars) or the
bottom of the hubs (for trucks).
When driving through water, traction or brake capability may be limited.
Also, water may enter your engine’s air intake and severely damage your
engine or your vehicle may stall.Driving through deep water where
the transmission vent tube is submerged may allow water into the
transmission and cause internal transmission damage.
Once through the water, always dry the brakes by moving your
vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal.
Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as quickly as dry brakes.
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Components
63 Half ISO relay Run/start relay
64 Half ISO relay PCM relay
65 — Not used
66 — Not used
* Mini Fuse **Cartridge Fuse
CHANGING THE TIRES
If you get a flat tire while driving:
•do not brake heavily.
•gradually decrease the vehicle’s speed.
•hold the steering wheel firmly.
•slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road.
Note:The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) indicator light will
illuminate when the spare is in use. To restore the full functionality of
the monitoring system, all road wheels equipped with tire pressure
monitoring sensors must be mounted on the vehicle.
Have a flat serviced by an authorized dealer in order to prevent damage
to the TPMS sensor, refer toChanging tires with TPMSin theTires,
Wheels and Loadingchapter. Replace the spare tire with a road tire as
soon as possible.
WARNING:The use of tire sealants may damage your Tire
Pressure Monitoring System and should not be used.
WARNING:Refer toTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
in theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter for important
information. If the tire pressure monitor sensor becomes damaged, it
will no longer function.
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information
WARNING:Failure to follow these guidelines could result in an
increased risk of loss of vehicle control, injury or death.
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Preparing your vehicle
When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the
automatic transmission must relearn its shift strategy. As a result, the
transmission may have firm and/or soft shifts. This operation is
considered normal and will not affect function or durability of the
transmission. Over time, the adaptive learning process will fully update
transmission operation.
1.Use only a 12–volt supply to start your vehicle.
2. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this could
damage the vehicle’s electrical system.
3. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle
making sure the two vehiclesdo nottouch. Set the parking brake on
both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other moving
parts.
4. Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion before
you attach the battery cables. Ensure that vent caps are tight and level.
5. Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect from any electrical
surges. Turn all other accessories off.
Connecting the jumper cables
1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of
the discharged battery.
Note:In the illustrations,lightning boltsare used to designate the
assisting (boosting) battery.
+–+–
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A
Accessory delay ..........................77
Active Park Assist .....................252
Adaptive Cruise Control .............81
AdvanceTrac ..............................234
Air cleaner filter ...............337–339
Air conditioning ....................48, 51
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................161, 170, 172
and child safety seats ............163
description ..............161, 170, 172
disposal ....................................175
driver airbag ............163, 171, 173
indicator light .................169, 175
operation .................163, 171, 173
passenger airbag .....163, 171, 173
side airbag ...............................170
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................257
Ambient mood/lighting ...............64
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................316
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................232
Anti-theft system ..............124, 132
arming the system ..................133
disarming a triggered
system .....................................134
triggering .................................134
Audio system (see Radio) .........31
Automatic transaxle
fluid, refill capacities ..............340
fluid, specification ..................340
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................240fluid, adding ............................335
fluid, checking ........................335
Selectshift (SST) ....................242
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....39
B
Battery .......................................314
acid, treating emergencies .....314
jumping a disabled battery ....283
maintenance-free ....................314
replacement, specifications ...339
servicing ..................................314
Belt-Minder.............................156
Blind Spot Spotter Mirror ........256
Booster seats .............................189
Brakes ........................................232
anti-lock ...................................232
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................233
fluid, checking and adding ....335
fluid, refill capacities ..............340
fluid, specifications .................340
lubricant specifications ..........340
parking ....................................233
shift interlock ..........................240
Bulbs ............................................64
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....340
Car2U garage door opener .........96
Cargo cover .................................77
Cargo net ...................................103
CD ................................................31
Cell phone use ..............................8
Changing a tire .........................275
Child safety seats ......................180
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Illuminated visor mirror .............70
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................180
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................333
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................302
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................61
Intelligent Access Key ..............105
Intelligent Access with push
button start ...............................115
J
Jack ............................................275
positioning ...............................275
storage .....................................275
Jump-starting your vehicle ......283
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...................................107
keypad .....................................122
locking and unlocking doors ..123
programming entry code .......122
Keys ...................................104, 126
positions of the ignition .........224
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................56
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................65
daytime running light ...............61
fog lamps ...................................57
headlamps .................................56headlamps, flash to pass ..........61
instrument panel, dimming .....61
interior lamps .....................63, 65
LATCH anchors .........................184
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........233
Load limits .................................214
Locks
autolock ...................................107
childproof ................................111
doors ........................................106
Lubricant specifications ...........340
Lug nuts ....................................282
Lumbar support, seats .............140
M
Message center .....................18–19
english/metric button ...............23
system check button ................23
warning messages .....................23
Mirrors ...................................77–78
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................78
heated ............................48, 51, 79
programmable memory ..........117
side view mirrors (power) .......78
Moon roof ....................................91
Motorcraft parts ................304, 339
MyKey ........................................129
N
Navigation system .......................47
O
Octane rating ............................325
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Oil (see Engine oil) ..................311
P
Parental MyKey
programming .............................129
Park Assist ................................252
Parking brake ............................233
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....339
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................149
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................271
Power door locks ......................106
Power mirrors .............................78
Power point .................................73
Power steering ..........................238
fluid, checking and adding ....334
fluid, refill capacity ................340
fluid, specifications .................340
Power Windows ...........................74
Push button start system .........227
R
Radio ............................................31
6-CD in dash .............................31
Rear heated seats .....................146
Rear-view camera system .........247
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................178
Relays ........................................267
Remote entry system .......113, 115
illuminated entry ....................120
locking/unlocking doors .........116
opening the trunk ...................117panic alarm .............................117
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................120
replacing the batteries ...........118
Reverse sensing system ...........244
Roadside assistance ..................265
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................147, 151–155
Safety Canopy ...................170, 172
Safety defects, reporting ..........297
Safety restraints ........147, 151–155
Belt-Minder...........................156
extension assembly ................155
for adults .........................152–154
for children .............................176
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................149
warning light and chime ........156
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................184
Safety seats for children ..........180
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................344
Satellite Radio Information ........44
Seats ..........................................135
child safety seats ....................180
climate control ............48, 51, 141
Cooled .....................................140
easy access/easyout feature ..143
front seats ...............................140
heated ......................................146
Heated and Cooled .................140
memory seat ...................117, 143
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ........................................122
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SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................124
Servicing your vehicle ..............306
Setting the clock .........................32
SOS Post Crash Alert ...............175
Spare tire
(see Changing the Tire) ...........278
Spark plugs, specifications ......339,
343
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................340
Speed control ..............................79
Starting your vehicle ........224–226
jump starting ..........................283
push button start system .......227
Steering wheel
controls ......................................89
tilting .........................................69
Stereo
6-CD in dash .............................31
SYNC..........................................47
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................69
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Roadside Emergencies ...........275
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....208
Tires ...........................193–194, 275
alignment ................................201
care ..........................................197
changing ..........................275, 278
checking the pressure ............197
inflating ...................................195
label .........................................207
replacing ..................................199
rotating ....................................201safety practices .......................200
sidewall information ...............203
snow tires and chains ............213
spare tire .................................275
terminology .............................194
tire grades ...............................194
treadwear ........................193, 198
Towing .......................................220
recreational towing .................222
trailer towing ..........................220
wrecker ....................................289
Transaxle
fluid, refill capacities ..............340
lubricant specifications ..........340
Transmission .............................240
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....240
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................335
Trunk .........................................112
remote release ................103, 117
Turn signal ..................................63
U
Universal garage door opener ....92
USB port ......................................41
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................345
Vehicle loading ..........................214
Ventilating your vehicle ...........230
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................310
Water, Driving through .............264
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