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Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances as in
heavy commercial use (such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or
livery)
As required Change engine oil and filter as indicated by
the information display and perform services
listed in the Normal Scheduled Maintenance
chart.
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredReplace cabin air filter (if equipped).
Replace engine air filter.
Every 30000 miles
(48000 km)Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 60000 miles
(96000 km)Replace spark plugs.
Operating in dusty or sandy conditions such as unpaved or
dusty roads
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredReplace cabin air filter (if equipped).
Replace engine air filter.
Every 5000 miles
(8000 km)Inspect the wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and
measure tread depth.
Every 5000 miles
(8000 km) or six
monthsChange engine oil and filter.
*
Perform multi-point inspection.
Every 30000 miles
(48000 km)Change automatic transmission fluid.
*Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each engine oil and filter
change. See theInstrument Clusterchapter.
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911 Assist™ ..............................379
A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................173
Accessing and using your USB
port ............................................358
Accessing your calendar ..........379
Accessory delay ..........................94
Adaptive Cruise Control ...........185
Adding (pairing) a phone ........366
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................45
and child safety seats ..............46
description ................................45
disposal ......................................55
driver airbag ..............................45
passenger airbag .......................45
side airbag ...........................45, 50
Air cleaner filter ...............266, 320
Air filter, cabin ..........................124
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................165
Ambient mood/lighting .............386
AM/FM .......................................346
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................255
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................173
Anti-theft system ..................76, 78
arming the system ..............76, 78
disarming a triggered
system .......................................78
Armrests ....................................135
Audio system
Single CD ................................330
Audio system (see Radio) .......330Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................160
fluid, adding ............................260
fluid, checking ........................260
fluid, refill capacities ..............316
fluid, specification ..................316
Selectshift (SST) ....................161
Auxiliary Input Jack .................355
Auxiliary powerpoint ................142
A/V inputs ..........................331, 363
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........316
B
Battery .......................................262
acid, treating emergencies .....262
jumping a disabled
battery .....................................230
maintenance-free ....................262
replacement,
specifications ..........................320
servicing ..................................262
Blind Spot Information
System .......................................194
Booster seats ...............................27
Brakes ........................................172
anti-lock ...................................173
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ...............173
brake warning light ................173
fluid, checking and adding ....261
fluid, refill capacities ..............316
fluid, specifications .................316
lubricant specifications ..........316
parking ....................................173
shift interlock ..........................163
trailer .......................................218
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Capacities for refilling fluids ....316
Cargo management system ......204
Cargo net ...................................203
CD ..............................................330
CD player ..........................328, 357
CD voice commands .................358
Cell phone use ............................15
Changing a tire .........................308
Child safety restraints ..........23, 25
Child safety seats
attaching with tether straps ....25
automatic locking mode
(retractor) .................................36
LATCH .......................................23
Child safety seats -
booster seats ...............................27
Cleaning the touchscreen ........335
Cleaning your vehicle ...............274
engine compartment ..............276
instrument panel ....................280
interior .....................................278
plastic parts ............................275
washing ....................................274
waxing .....................................276
wheels ......................................281
wiper blades ............................277
Climate voice commands .........398
Clock ..................................330, 384
Collision Warning System .........199
Console ......................................143
overhead ..................................143
Coolant ......................................255
checking and adding ..............255
refill capacities ........................316specifications ..........................316
Cross Traffic Alert ....................194
Cruise control ...........................184
Customer Assistance ................227
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................325
Getting roadside assistance ...227
Getting the service you
need .........................................233
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................240
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................237
D
Defrost .......................................121
rear window ............................123
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................260
engine oil .................................254
Display settings .........................385
Driving under special
conditions ..................164, 166, 169
sand .........................................168
snow and ice ...........................170
through water .................168, 224
Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) .........................121
E
Electronic message center .......106
Electronic stability control ......177
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................230
running out of fuel .................152
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Emergency brake
(see Parking brake) ..................173
Emission control system ..........156
End user license agreement ....411
Engine ........................................315
cleaning ...................................276
coolant .....................................255
fail-safe cooling .......................257
idle speed control ...................262
lubrication specifications .......316
refill capacities ........................316
service points ..........................254
Engine block heater .................148
Engine oil
checking and adding ..............254
dipstick ....................................254
filter, specifications ................320
refill capacities ........................316
specifications ..........................316
Event data recording ..................12
Exhaust fumes ..........................147
F
Fail safe cooling ........................257
Fleet MyKey programming ........62
Floor mats .................................225
Fluid capacities .........................316
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................166
Fuel
cap ...........................................154
capacity ...................................316
choosing the right fuel ...........151
filler funnel .............................152
filling your vehicle with fuel ..154
filter, specifications ................261
fuel pump shut-off ..................229octane rating ...................152, 315
quality ......................................151
running out of fuel .................152
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................150
Fuses ..........................242–243, 247
G
Garage door opener ..................137
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............154
Gauges .......................................100
H
Hazard flashers .........................229
HD Radio™ ...............................347
Headlamps
aiming ......................................267
bulb specifications ..................273
flash to pass ..............................86
high beam .................................86
replacing bulbs .......................269
Head restraints .........................127
Heated steering wheel ..............396
Heating ......................................121
Help ............................................395
Hill start assist ..........................174
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................137
Hood ..........................................252
How to use voice commands ...341
I
Ignition .......................................315
Illuminated visor mirror .......97–98
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for adults .............................34, 36
for children ...............................19
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................47
safety belt maintenance ...........41
seat belt maintenance ..............41
warning light and chime ..........38
Safety restraints -
LATCH anchors ...........................23
Safety seats for children ............19
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................322
Satellite Radio ...................330, 352
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............434
SD card ......................331, 358, 399
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............34
Seats ..........................................134
child safety seats ......................19
climate control ........................133
easy access/easyout
feature .....................................131
front seats .......................129, 132
heated ......................................135
memory seat .....................58, 131
second row seats ....................134
Second-row power fold seat ....134
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ..........................................73
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................76
Sending new text messages .....369
Setting a destination ................399
Setting a destination by
voice ...........................................400Settings ......................................384
Setting the clock ...............330, 384
Side air curtain ...........................52
Side-curtain airbags system .......52
SIRIUS® satellite radio ............352
SIRIUS satellite radio voice
commands .................................353
SIRIUS Travel Link ...................376
SIRIUS Travel Link voice
commands .................................377
SOS Post Crash Alert .................44
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................315, 320
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................316
Stability system .........................177
Starting your vehicle ................145
jump starting ..........................230
push button start system .......144
Steering wheel ............................79
controls ......................................81
tilting ...................................79–80
Sun visor ......................................97
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) (see airbags) ....................45
Supported media file types ......362
Supported player, media
formats and metadata
information ................................362
SYNC® customer support ........336
SYNC® Services ........................372
System settings .........................387
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Temperature control
(see Climate control) .......121, 396
Text messaging .........................368
Tilt steering wheel ................79–80
Tires ...........................287–288, 308
alignment ................................301
care ..........................................287
changing ..........................308, 310
checking the pressure ............297
inflating ...................................295
label .........................................294
replacing ..................................299
rotating ....................................302
safety practices .......................301
sidewall information ...............290
snow tires and chains ............302
spare tire .................................308
terminology .............................289
tire grades ...............................288
treadwear ........................288, 297
Touchscreen features
(climate) ....................................396
Towing .......................214, 220–221
recreational towing .................221
trailer towing ..........................214
wrecker ....................................220
Traction control ........................175
Traffic preferences ...................403
Trailer sway control ..................215
Transmission
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....163fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................260
fluid, refill capacities ..............316
lubricant specifications ..........316
Turn signal ..................................90
U
USB port ............................331, 358
V
Vehicle health report ................382
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................321
Vehicle loading ..........................206
Ventilating your vehicle ...........147
Voice recognition ......................340
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .....100
Washer fluid ..............................262
Water, Driving through .............224
Windows
power .........................................93
rear wiper/washer .....................85
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................84
checking and adding fluid .....262
replacing wiper blades ...........265
Wrecker towing .........................220
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