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WARNING:All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver,
should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an air
bag supplemental restraint system is provided.
The airbags are a supplemental restraint system and are designed to
work with the safety belts to help protect the driver and right front
passenger from certain upper body injuries. Airbags DO NOT inflate
slowly; there is a risk of injury from a deploying airbag.
Note:You will hear a loud bang and see a cloud of harmless powdery
residue if an airbag deploys. This is normal.
The airbags inflate and deflate rapidly upon activation. After airbag
deployment, it is normal to notice a smoke-like, powdery residue or smell
the burnt propellant. This may consist of cornstarch, talcum powder (to
lubricate the bag) or sodium compounds (e.g., baking soda) that result
from the combustion process that inflates the airbag. Small amounts of
sodium hydroxide may be present which may irritate the skin and eyes,
but none of the residue is toxic. While the system is designed to help
reduce serious injuries, contact with a deploying airbag may also cause
abrasions or swelling. Temporary hearing loss is also a possibility as a
result of the noise associated with a deploying airbag. Because airbags
must inflate rapidly and with considerable force, there is the risk of
death or serious injuries such as fractures, facial and eye injuries or
internal injuries, particularly to occupants who are not properly
restrained or are otherwise out of position at the time of airbag
deployment. Thus, it is extremely important that occupants be properly
restrained as far away from the airbag module as possible while
maintaining vehicle control.
Routine maintenance of the airbags is not required.
SOS POST-CRASH ALERT SYSTEM™
The system flashes the turn signal lamps and sounds the horn
(intermittently) in the event of a serious impact that deploys an airbag
(front, side, side curtain or Safety Canopy) or the safety belt
pretensioners.
The horn and lamps will turn off when:
•the hazard control button is pressed
•the panic button is pressed on the remote entry transmitter, or
•the vehicle runs out of power.
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Important:Remember to replace the wheel valve stems when the road
tires are replaced on your vehicle.
It is recommended that the two front tires or two rear tires generally be
replaced as a pair.
The tire pressure sensors mounted in the wheels (originally installed on
your vehicle) are not designed to be used in aftermarket wheels.
The use of wheels or tires not recommended by Ford Motor Company
may affect the operation of your tire pressure monitoring system.
If the TPMS indicator is flashing, your TPMS is malfunctioning. Your
replacement tire might be incompatible with your TPMS, or some
component of the TPMS may be damaged.
Safety Practices
WARNING:If your vehicle is stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., do
not rapidly spin the tires; spinning the tires can tear the tire and
cause an explosion. A tire can explode in as little as three to five
seconds.
WARNING:Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph (56 km/h).
The tires may fail and injure a passenger or bystander.
Driving habits have a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safety.
•Observe posted speed limits
•Avoid fast starts, stops and turns
•Avoid potholes and objects on the road
•Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against a curb when parking
Highway hazards
No matter how carefully you drive there’s always the possibility that you
may eventually have a flat tire on the highway. Drive slowly to the closest
safe area out of traffic. This may further damage the flat tire, but your
safety is more important.
If you feel a sudden vibration or ride disturbance while driving, or you
suspect your tire or vehicle has been damaged, immediately reduce your
speed. Drive with caution until you can safely pull off the road. Stop and
inspect the tires for damage. If a tire is under-inflated or damaged,
deflate it, remove wheel and replace it with your spare tire and wheel. If
you cannot detect a cause, have the vehicle towed to the nearest repair
facility or tire dealer to have the vehicle inspected.
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Stowing the flat tire
1. Remove the extension bolt from the exterior pocket of the felt bag.
2. Insert the straight end of the jack retention
bracket through the eyelet of the angled bracket
and swing the retention bracket over the jack.
With the jack in place, place the end of the
retention bracket over the threaded stud in the
trunk floor and secure it with the plastic wing
nut.
3. Screw the extension bolt onto the threaded
stud of the jack retention bracket.
4. Place the flat tire in the spare tire
well with the wheel facing up.
5. Safely secure the wheel by
screwing the large wing nut onto
the extension bolt.
Note:If you are stowing the temporary spare tire, place the tire over the
jack and secure it with the large wing nut.
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care .......................................... 289
changing .......................... 309, 311
checking the pressure ............ 299
inflating ................................... 297
label ......................................... 296
replacing .................................. 300
rotating .................................... 303
safety practices ....................... 302
sidewall information ............... 291
snow tires and chains ............ 304
spare tire ................................. 309
terminology ............................. 290
tire grades ............................... 290
treadwear ........................ 289, 299
Touchscreen features
(climate) .................................... 415
Towing ....................... 225, 227–228
recreational towing ................. 228
trailer towing .......................... 225
wrecker .................................... 227
Traction control ........................ 176
Traffic preferences ................... 422
Transaxle
fluid, refill capacities .............. 317
lubricant specifications .......... 317
Transmission
brake-shift interlock (BSI) .... 165
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) ............................. 267
Trunk ..................................... 74–75remote release .......................... 69
Turn signal .................................. 91
U
USB port ............................ 124, 381
V
Vehicle health report ................ 404
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) .......................................... 321
Vehicle loading .......................... 218
Ventilating your vehicle ........... 151
Voice recognition ...................... 356
W
Warning lights (see Lights) ..... 100
Washer fluid .............................. 271
Water, Driving through ............. 231
Wi-Fi .......................................... 411
Windows
power ......................................... 93
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers .......................................... 84
checking and adding fluid ..... 271
replacing wiper blades ........... 274
Wrecker towing ......................... 227
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