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SHUFFLE:

Press SHUFFLE to turn on and off and begin/stop random

play. The system will only shuffle the disc currently playing.

Satellite Radio

Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS

威

radio

subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability.

SIRIUS:

Press to access satellite radio mode, if equipped. Press

repeatedly to cycle through SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3 modes.

TUNE/OK:

Turn the knob to go to

the next / previous available
SIRIUS

威

satellite station.

DIRECT:

Press DIRECT then enter the desired channel (i.e. 002) using

the memory preset buttons (0–9). If you only enter one digit, press OK
and the system will go to that satellite channel. If you enter three digits,
the system will automatically go to that channel, if available. You may
cancel your entry by pressing DIRECT. If an invalid station number is
entered, INVALID CHANNEL will appear in the display and the system
will continue playing the current station.

SEEK/TRACK:

Press

SEEK/TRACK

to seek to the

previous/next channel. If a specific
category is selected, (Jazz, Rock,
News, etc.), press
SEEK/TRACK

to seek to the

previous/next channel in the selected category. Press and hold
SEEK/TRACK

to fast seek through the previous/next channels.

SCAN:

Press SCAN for a brief sampling of all available SIRIUS satellite

channels. If a specific category is selected, (Jazz, Rock, News, etc.) press
SCAN for a brief sampling of all available SIRIUS

威

satellite channels

within the selected category.

Entertainment Systems

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2010 Escape Hybrid

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Owners Guide, 2nd Printing
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Summary of Contents for 2010 Escape Hybrid

Page 1: ...avigation system 51 SYNC威 51 Climate Controls 52 Dual automatic temperature control 52 Rear window defroster 56 Lights 57 Headlamps 57 Turn signal control 61 Bulb replacement 63 Driver Controls 69 Windshield wiper washer control 69 Steering wheel adjustment 70 Power windows 76 Mirrors 77 Speed control 79 Moon roof 84 Locks and Security 96 Keys 96 Locks 101 Anti theft system 111 Table of Contents 1...

Page 2: ...tarting 210 Brakes 215 AdvanceTrac威 218 Transmission operation 225 Reverse sensing system 226 Rear view camera system 228 Roadside Emergencies 244 Getting roadside assistance 244 Hazard flasher control 246 Fuel pump High voltage shut off switches 246 Fuses and relays 248 Changing tires 256 Wheel lug nut torque 266 Jump starting 268 Wrecker towing 273 Customer Assistance 275 Reporting safety defect...

Page 3: ...ormal scheduled maintenance and log 333 Special operating conditions and log 339 Ford Extended Service Plan 345 Index 348 All rights reserved Reproduction by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company Ford may change the ...

Page 4: ...r to pass on this Owner s Guide when reselling the vehicle It is an integral part of the vehicle WARNING Fuel pump and high voltage battery shut off switches In the event of an accident the fuel pump shut off switch may automatically cut off the fuel supply to the engine and the high voltage shut off switch cuts off power from the high voltage battery These switches can also be activated through s...

Page 5: ... contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm PERCHLORATE MATERIAL Certain components of this vehicle such as airbag modules seat belt pretensioners and button cell batteries may contain Perchlorate Material Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of...

Page 6: ...nt using its electric motor engine or both The message center on the cluster will also momentarily display Ready to Drive when the vehicle is successfully started The vehicle s computer will determine if an engine start is required Typically the engine will not start unless the vehicle is cold a climate control change is requested or the accelerator is depressed Note You may notice higher engine s...

Page 7: ...produce high engine speeds to provide necessary engine braking This is normal and will not damage your vehicle Reverse R Reverse Gear vehicle speed is limited to 22 mph 35 km h Unique Hybrid operating characteristics Your Hybrid with its new technology behaves differently compared to a non hybrid Here is a description of the major differences Battery Your Hybrid is equipped with a high voltage bat...

Page 8: ...cle the engine may continue to operate for 3 5 seconds after the key is turned to the off position This is a normal condition as the vehicle s computers are relearning the operating characteristics of your particular engine in order to operate it at maximum efficiency Braking Your hybrid is equipped with standard hydraulic braking and regenerative braking Regenerative braking is performed by your ...

Page 9: ...s from the cargo area when I first turn the key in the ignition The high voltage battery is electrically isolated from the rest of the vehicle when the key is off When the key is turned to on high voltage contactors inside the battery are closed to make the electricity available to the motor generator and enable the vehicle to drive The clicks are the sound of these contactors as they close and op...

Page 10: ...nd or defrosting the windshield as soon as a driver requests it the engine coolant temperature has to be kept sufficiently hot Keeping the engine on is required to maintain the correct minimum temperature Why does my engine rev up so high sometimes when I accelerate Your vehicle s engine and transmission are designed to deliver the power you need at the most efficient engine speed This may be high...

Page 11: ...he Scheduled Maintenance Guide chapter Can I put E10 or E85 in my vehicle and how will it affect my fuel economy Your hybrid vehicle can use E10 10 ethanol 90 gasoline fuel but you may notice slightly reduced fuel economy because ethanol contains less energy per gallon than gasoline Your hybrid vehicle is not designed to use E85 85 ethanol How long will my high voltage battery last Does it need ma...

Page 12: ...rear facing child or infant seats should NEVER be placed in front of an active passenger airbag Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles WARNING Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles Before you drive your vehicle please read this Owner s Guide carefully Your vehicle is not a passenger car As with other vehicles of this type failu...

Page 13: ...nformation Event Data Recording Other modules in your vehicle event data recorders are capable of collecting and storing data during a crash or near crash event The recorded information may assist in the investigation of such an event The modules may record information about both the vehicle and the occupants potentially including information such as how various systems in your vehicle were operat...

Page 14: ...and advanced vehicle sensors to collect the vehicle s current location travel direction and speed vehicle travel information only to help provide you with the directions traffic reports or business searches you request If you do not want Ford or its vendors to receive this information do not activate the service Ford Motor Company and the vendors it uses to provide you with this information do not...

Page 15: ...For your particular global region your vehicle may be equipped with features and options that are different from the features and options that are described in this Owner s Guide A market unique supplement may be supplied that complements this book By referring to the market unique supplement if provided you can properly identify those features recommendations and specifications that are unique to...

Page 16: ...Lower Anchor Child Seat Tether Anchor Brake System Anti Lock Brake System Parking Brake System Brake Fluid Non Petroleum Based Parking Aid System Stability Control System Speed Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash Wipe Windshield Defrost Demist Rear Window Defrost Demist Introduction 16 ...

Page 17: ...arm Engine Oil Engine Coolant Engine Coolant Temperature Do Not Open When Hot Battery Avoid Smoking Flames or Sparks Battery Acid Explosive Gas Fan Warning Power Steering Fluid Maintain Correct Fluid Level MAX MIN Service Engine Soon Engine Air Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter Jack Check Fuel Cap Low Tire Pressure Warning Introduction 17 ...

Page 18: ...ntenance I M testing Normally the service engine soon light will stay on until the engine is cranked then turn itself off if no malfunctions are present However if after 15 seconds the service engine soon light blinks eight times it means that the vehicle is not ready for I M testing See the Readiness for Inspection Maintenance I M testing in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter Solid illumi...

Page 19: ...m should be inspected immediately by your authorized dealer WARNING Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is dangerous A significant decrease in braking performance may occur It will take you longer to stop the vehicle Have the vehicle checked by your authorized dealer Driving extended distances with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and the risk of personal inju...

Page 20: ...ge 12 volt battery only please refer to Jump starting low voltage underhood battery only in the Roadside Emergencies chapter Ready indicator light Illuminates once the vehicle has successfully started Indicates the vehicle is ready to drive even when you don t hear the engine running Charging system Illuminates when the 12 volt battery is not charging properly If it stays on while the engine is ru...

Page 21: ...olant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter WARNING Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot AdvanceTrac威 Traction control Illuminates when the AdvanceTrac威 Traction control is active If the light remains on have the system serviced immediately refer to the Driving chapter for more information Low tire pressure warning Illuminates when your tire pressure is...

Page 22: ...en Turn signal Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on If the indicators flash faster check for a burned out bulb High beams Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on Key in ignition warning chime Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the off or accessory position and the driver s door is opened Headlamps on warning chime Sounds when ...

Page 23: ...f and remove key before leaving your vehicle The engine may be off when the vehicle is stopped yet the key is on and the engine can turn on at any time Message center activation chime Sounds when a warning message except PARK BRAKE ENGAGED while parked appears in the message center display for the first time GAUGES Speedometer Indicates the current vehicle speed Instrument Cluster 23 ...

Page 24: ...Tachometer Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine The pointer will indicate engine RPMs when the engine is running and point at the EV symbol when the engine is off and the vehicle is running on pure electrical power Fuel gauge Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank...

Page 25: ...If programmed For more information refer to MyKey in the Locks and Security chapter MILES km TO E This displays an estimate of approximately how far you can drive with the fuel remaining in your tank under normal driving conditions Remember to turn the ignition off when refueling to allow this feature to correctly detect the added fuel LOW FUEL LEVEL will display when you have approximately 50 mil...

Page 26: ...ord the highway fuel economy for future reference It is important to press the RESET button press and hold RESET for two seconds in order to reset the function after setting the speed control to get accurate highway fuel economy readings For more information refer to Essentials of good fuel economy in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter MPG L km This displays instantaneous fuel economy as a...

Page 27: ...us of the item if needed 1 OIL LIFE 2 ELEC DRIVE 3 BRAKE SYSTEM 4 LIFTGATE AND GLASS 5 DTE FUEL LEVEL 6 MYKEY DISTANCE if a MyKey is programmed 7 MYKEY S PROGRAMMED 8 ADMIN KEYS PROGRAMMED 9 PARK AID if equipped Note Some systems show a message only if a condition is present OIL LIFE This displays the remaining oil life An oil change is required whenever indicated by the message center and accordi...

Page 28: ...er the ignition is switched off Press the RESET control to select the new Autolamp delay values of 0 10 20 30 60 90 120 or 180 seconds AUTOLOCK This feature automatically locks all vehicle doors when the vehicle is shifted into any gear putting the vehicle in motion Press RESET to turn autolock on or off AUTOUNLOCK This feature automatically unlocks all vehicle doors when the driver s door is open...

Page 29: ... four seconds The message center will display the last selected feature if there are no more warning messages Types of messages and warnings Some messages will appear briefly to inform you of something you may need to take action on or be informed of Some messages will appear once and then again when the vehicle is restarted Some messages will reappear after clearing or being reset if a problem or...

Page 30: ...ngine and radiator are hot HIGH MOTOR TEMPERATURE Displayed when the motor electronics are overheating Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible turn off the engine and let it cool Refer to Engine coolant and motor electronics coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter If the warning stays on or continues to come on contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible READY TO DRIVE Mom...

Page 31: ... the warning stays on or continues to come on have the system inspected by your authorized dealer ENGINE OIL CHANGE SOON Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 10 or less OIL CHANGE REQUIRED Displayed when the oil life left reaches 0 MYKEY ACTIVE DRIVE SAFELY Displayed at startup when MyKey is in use Refer to MyKey in the Locks and Security chapter for more information KEY COULD NOT PROGR...

Page 32: ...it is in use Refer to Active park assist in the Driving chapter for more information CANCELLED BY OVER SPEED if equipped Displayed when the active park assist feature self cancels due to vehicle speed over the preset limit allowed by the active park assist system Refer to Active park assist in the Driving chapter for more information CANCELLED BY DRIVER INPUT if equipped Displayed when the autopar...

Page 33: ...ation BACK UP USE CAUTION if equipped May display when using the active park assist system See Active park assist in the Driving chapter for more information ACTIVE PARK FINISHED if equipped May display when using the active park assist system See Active park assist in the Driving chapter for more information REMOVE HANDS PUT IN REVERSE if equipped May display when using the active park assist sys...

Page 34: ... driver s primary responsibility is the safe operation of their vehicle Only use cell phones and other devices not essential to the driving task when it is safe to do so Accessory delay Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay With this feature the radio and other electrical accessories may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition is turned off or until either front door is opened Set...

Page 35: ...IRECT and then select the desired radio frequency i e 93 9 using the memory preset numbers 0 9 SEEK TRACK Press SEEK TRACK to access the previous next strong radio station SCAN Press for a brief sampling of all strong radio stations MEMORY PRESETS 0 9 When tuned to any station press and hold a preset button until sound returns and PRESET SAVED appears in the display You can save up to 30 stations ...

Page 36: ...rn RDS ON OFF When RDS is OFF you will not be able to search for RDS equipped stations or view the station name or type CAT FOLD Category Folder This feature allows you to select from various music categories To change RDS categories Press MENU repeatedly until RBDS ON OFF appears in the display Use to turn RDS to ON Press CAT PRESS UP OR DOWN TO CHANGE RDS CATEGORY will appear in the display Pres...

Page 37: ...rack In MP3 folder mode Press DIRECT and the memory preset buttons 0 9 of the desired folder The system will advance to that specific folder TEXT In MP3 mode only Press TEXT repeatedly to view Album AL Folder FL Song SO and Artist AR in the display if available In TEXT MODE Sometimes the display requires additional text to be displayed When the indicator is active press TEXT and then press SEEK TR...

Page 38: ...t satellite channel If you enter three digits the system will automatically go to that channel if available You may cancel your entry by pressing DIRECT If an invalid station number is entered INVALID CHANNEL will appear in the display and the system will continue playing the current station SEEK TRACK Press SEEK TRACK to seek to the previous next channel If a specific category is selected Jazz Ro...

Page 39: ...es can be set for SAT1 SAT2 or SAT3 Refer to Satellite radio menu for further information on selecting a satellite radio category SATELLITE RADIO MENU Press MENU when satellite radio mode is active to access Press OK to enter into the satellite radio menu Press to cycle through the following options CATEGORY MENU Press OK to enter category mode Press to scroll through the list of available SIRIUS威...

Page 40: ...em s memory The display will read ARE YOU SURE Press OK to confirm deletion of all saved songs and the display will read ALL DELETED Note If there are no songs presently saved the display will read NO SONGS d DISABLE ALERTS ENABLE ALERTS Press OK to enable disable the satellite alert status which alerts you when your selected songs are playing on a satellite radio channel The system default is dis...

Page 41: ...epeatedly to cycle through the following features BASS Press SEEK TRACK to adjust the level of bass TREBLE Press SEEK TRACK to adjust the level of treble BALANCE Press SEEK TRACK to adjust the audio between the left L and right R speakers FADE Press SEEK TRACK to adjust the audio between the back B and front F speakers SPEED COMPENSATED VOLUME if equipped With this feature on radio volume automati...

Page 42: ...ith your vehicle for further information Phone If your vehicle is equipped with SYNC威 press to access SYNC PHONE features Refer to the SYNC威 information included with your vehicle for further information If your vehicle is not equipped with SYNC威 the display will read NO PHONE Auxiliary input jack Line in WARNING Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control accident and injury Fo...

Page 43: ...ion cable with stereo male 1 8 in 3 5 mm connectors at each end To play your portable music player using the auxiliary input jack 1 Begin with the vehicle parked and the radio turned off 2 Ensure that the battery in your portable music player is new or fully charged and that the device is turned off 3 Attach one end of the audio extension cable to the headphone output of your player and the other ...

Page 44: ... volume down If the problems persists replace or recharge the batteries in the portable music player 4 The portable music player must be controlled in the same manner when it is used with headphones as the AIJ does not provide control play pause etc over the attached portable music player 5 For safety reasons connecting or adjusting the settings on your portable music player should not be attempte...

Page 45: ...ns Commission FCC and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission CRTC Those frequencies are AM 530 540 1700 1710 kHz FM 87 7 87 9 107 7 107 9 MHz Radio reception factors There are three factors that can affect radio reception Distance strength The further you travel from an FM station the weaker the signal and the weaker the reception Terrain Hills mountains tall buildings power lines el...

Page 46: ...ight or heat sources for extended periods of time Clean using a circular motion CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4 75 in 12 cm audio compact discs only Due to technical incompatibility certain recordable and re recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players Do not use any irregular shaped CDs or discs with a scratch protection film attached Enter...

Page 47: ...e two different modes for MP3 disc playback MP3 track mode system default and MP3 folder mode For more information on track and folder mode refer to Sample MP3 structure in the following section MP3 track mode ignores any folder structure on the MP3 disc The player numbers each MP3 track on the disc noted by the mp3 file extension from T001 to a maximum of T255 Note The maximum number of playable ...

Page 48: ... broadcasts a variety of music news sports weather traffic and entertainment satellite radio channels For more information and a complete list of SIRIUS威 satellite radio channels visit www sirius com in the United States www sirius canada ca in Canada or call SIRIUS威 at 1 888 539 7474 Satellite radio reception factors To receive the satellite signal your vehicle has been equipped with a satellite ...

Page 49: ...with a factory installed SIRIUS威 satellite radio system include hardware and a limited subscription term which begins on the date of sale or lease of the vehicle For information on extended subscription terms the online media player and other SIRIUS威 features please contact SIRIUS威 at 1 888 539 7474 Note SIRIUS威 reserves the unrestricted right to change rearrange add or delete programming includin...

Page 50: ... available This previously available channel is no longer available Tune to another channel If the channel was one of your presets you may choose another channel for that preset button UNSUBSCRIBED Subscription not available for this channel Contact SIRIUS威 at 1 888 539 7474 to subscribe to the channel or tune to another channel NO TEXT Artist information not available Artist information not avail...

Page 51: ...ing in progress No action required The process may take up to three minutes CALL SIRIUS威 1 888 539 7474 Satellite service has been deactivated by SIRIUS威 Satellite Radio Call SIRIUS威 at 1 888 539 7474 to re activate or resolve subscription issues NAVIGATION SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with a navigation system Refer to the Navigation System supplement for further information SYN...

Page 52: ...upper left corner of the display 2 R Rear defroster Press to activate deactivate the rear window defroster Refer to Rear window defroster later in this chapter for more information 3 Defrost Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and demister vents Can be used to clear the windshield of fog and thin ice The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogg...

Page 53: ...n without an occupant in the front passenger seat the climate control system may default to single zone operation to improve fuel economy This smart zone feature will turn off the passenger temperature display and the temperature control will be based on the driver s temperature setting If dual zone operation is desired without a front passenger present press PASS TEMP or adjust the passenger temp...

Page 54: ...performance Maximum cooling performance however may decrease fuel efficiency in order to fully maintain interior cabin comfort 13 A C Press to activate deactivate air conditioning Use with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency Engages automatically in AUTO defrost and floor defrost 14 Driver heated seat control if equipped Press to activate deactivate the driver heated sea...

Page 55: ...operation 1 Press AUTO for full automatic operation 2 Do not override A C or recirculated air 3 Set the temperature to 60 F 16 C Manual operation 1 Select A C 2 Select or 3 Select recirculated air to provide colder airflow 4 Set the temperature to 60 F 16 C 5 Set highest fan setting initially then adjust to maintain comfort To aid in side window defogging demisting in cold weather 1 Select 2 Selec...

Page 56: ...dition is detected or the ignition is turned off or to the accessory position the rear window defroster will not function To manually turn off the rear window defroster at any time press R again If your vehicle is equipped with both rear defroster and heated mirrors the same button will activate both Refer to Heated outside mirrors in the Driver Controls chapter Do not use razor blades or other sh...

Page 57: ...rogrammed through the message center To turn autolamps on rotate the control counterclockwise To turn autolamps off rotate the control clockwise to the off position Note If the vehicle is equipped with autolamps it will have the headlamps on with windshield wipers feature If the windshield wipers are turned on for a brief period of time the exterior lamps will turn on with the headlamp control in ...

Page 58: ... off position when the desired delay time up to three minutes has been reached Fog lamp control if equipped The headlamp control also operates the fog lamps The fog lamps can be turned on when the headlamp control is in the or positions and the high beams are not turned on Pull the headlamp control towards you to turn the fog lamps on The fog lamp indicator light will illuminate High beams Push th...

Page 59: ... tail lamps and generally may not provide adequate lighting during these conditions Failure to activate your headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel and all applicable switches in the vehicle during headlamp and parking lamp operation Move the control to the full upright position past detent to turn on the...

Page 60: ...Center height of lamp to ground 3 25 feet 7 6 meters 4 Horizontal reference line 2 Measure the height from the center of your headlamp to the ground and mark an 8 foot 2 4 meter horizontal reference line on the vertical wall or screen at this height a piece of masking tape works well The center of the lamp is marked by a 3 0 mm circle on the headlamp lens 3 Turn on the low beam headlamps to illumi...

Page 61: ...tivate the left turn signal Push up to activate the right turn signal INTERIOR LAMPS Dome lamps and map lamps The front dome lamp is located overhead between the driver and passenger seats The dome lamp is preset to illuminate when a door is opened and will remain on for 25 seconds after the door is closed To manually turn on the dome lamp rotate the panel dimmer control located on the instrument ...

Page 62: ...of each map lamp to illuminate the lamps Press the button again to turn off the lamps The map lamps will illuminate whenever a door is opened After the door is shut the lamps will remain illuminated for 25 seconds Cargo and dome lamp Rear cargo lamp equipped with an ON OFF DOOR control will light when the doors are closed and the control is in the ON position the control is in the DOOR position an...

Page 63: ...erior lamp controls are in the on position BULB REPLACEMENT Lamp assembly condensation Exterior lamps are vented to accommodate normal changes in pressure Condensation can be a natural by product of this design When moist air enters the lamp assembly through the vents there is a possibility that condensation can occur when the temperature is cold When normal condensation occurs a thin film of mist...

Page 64: ...p assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn time Function Number of bulbs Trade number Headlamps high and low beams 2 H13 Park turn lamps front 2 3457A amber Side marker front 2 194 Rear stop tail sidemarker 2 3157K 4157K Backup lamp 2 921 Fog lamp front 2 PS24WFF Center High mount stop lamp 5 W5WL Rear license plate lamp 2 168 All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted...

Page 65: ...lastic base and do not touch the glass The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated 6 Connect the electrical connector on the new bulb 7 Insert the glass end of the new bulb into the headlamp assembly When the grooves in the plastic base are aligned turn the new bulb clockwise to install Replacing front parking lamp turn signal bulbs 1 Make sure tha...

Page 66: ... same steps to replace either bulb 1 Make sure the headlamp switch is in the off position and then open the liftgate to expose the lamp assembly screws 2 Remove the two screws from the lamp assembly 3 Carefully remove the lamp assembly away from the vehicle by pulling the assembly straight out to expose the bulb socket 4 Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove from lamp assembly 5 Pull ...

Page 67: ...kwise and remove from lamp assembly 4 Pull bulb straight out of socket and push in the new bulb 5 Install the bulb socket into the lamp assembly and rotate clockwise 6 To install carefully press the lamp assembly into liftgate Replacing high mount brake lamp bulbs To remove the lamp assembly 1 Remove the two screws and move the lamp assembly away from the liftgate 2 Remove the bulb holder from the...

Page 68: ...g lamp bulbs if equipped 1 Make sure the fog lamp switch is in the off position 2 From underneath the vehicle carefully disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb 3 Remove the bulb from the lamp assembly by pulling out on the bulb while squeezing on the upper and lower snap clips at the same time Install the new bulb in reverse order Lights 68 ...

Page 69: ...on the windshield Note Do not operate the washer when the washer reservoir is empty This may cause the washer pump to overheat Check the washer fluid level frequently Do not operate the wipers when the windshield is dry This may scratch the glass damage the wiper blades and cause the wiper motor to burn out Before operating the wiper on a dry windshield always use the windshield washer In freezing...

Page 70: ...s desired the rear wiper washer control to either position From either position the control will automatically return to the INT 2 or O off position TILT STEERING WHEEL To adjust the steering wheel 1 Pull down the steering column tilt lever 2 Move the steering wheel up or down until you find the desired location 3 Push the steering column tilt lever up This will lock the steering wheel in position...

Page 71: ...s power lines and powerful broadcast antenna Magnetic or metallic objects placed in on or near the vehicle may also affect compass accuracy Usually when something affects the compass readings the compass will correct itself after a few days of operating your vehicle in normal conditions If the compass still appears to be inaccurate a manual calibration may be necessary Refer to Compass calibration...

Page 72: ...e to press the RESET control until the correct zone appears in the center stack display 6 The direction will display after the RESET control is released The zone is now updated Compass calibration adjustment Perform compass calibration in an open area free from steel structures and high voltage lines For optimum calibration turn off all electrical accessories heater air conditioning wipers etc and...

Page 73: ...TER CONSOLE Your vehicle is equipped with a variety of console features These include 1 Cupholders 2 Utility compartment console lid has a CD holder a business card holder and two pen holders The utility compartment has a removable bin with coin holder slots a sliding tray a cell phone holder and CD holders 3 Rear power point 4 Rear cupholders 5 Small storage trays and if equipped an ambient light...

Page 74: ...use Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty Auxiliary power points can be found in the following locations On the instrument panel On the rear side of the center console Do not use the power point for operating the cigarette lighter element if equipped To prevent the fuse from being blown do...

Page 75: ...tab They both provide protection from inserting any object into the power point other than the 110V AC electrical device plug The safety cap should always be in a closed position whenever the power point outlet is not in use The 110V AC power point is located in the floor console in front of the gearshift The power outlet is not designed for the following electric appliances they may not work prop...

Page 76: ...ode Green light is on Power point is ready to supply power Green light is off Power point power supply is off Ignition is not on Green light is blinking Power point is in fault mode POWER WINDOWS IF EQUIPPED WARNING Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let children play with the power windows They may seriously injure themselves WARNING When closing the power windows you shou...

Page 77: ...nd audio system may be used for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the off position or until either front door is opened INTERIOR MIRROR The interior rear view mirror has two pivot points on the support arm which lets you adjust the mirror up or down and from side to side WARNING Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is in motion Automatic dimming interior rear view mirro...

Page 78: ...equipped when the vehicle is put in R Reverse As you shift into any other gear from R Reverse the image will remain for a few seconds and then turn off Refer to Rearview camera system in the Driving chapter EXTERIOR MIRRORS Power side view mirrors WARNING Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is in motion To adjust your mirrors 1 Rotate the control clockwise to adjust the right mirror and rot...

Page 79: ... with a scraper or attempt to readjust the mirror glass if it is frozen in place These actions could cause damage to the glass and mirrors Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh abrasives fuel or other petroleum based cleaning products SPEED CONTROL With speed control set you can maintain a set speed without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal WARNING Do not use the spee...

Page 80: ...driving up and down a steep hill If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill you may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed If the vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph 16 km h below your set speed on an uphill your speed control will disengage Disengaging speed control To disengage the speed control Tap the brake pedal or clutch pedal if equipped Disengaging the spee...

Page 81: ...peed by 1 mph 1 6 km h Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired speed When the vehicle reaches that speed press and release the SET control Reducing speed while using speed control There are three ways to reduce a set speed Press and hold the SET control until you get to the desired speed then release the control Press and release the SET control to operate the Tap Down function Each tap wi...

Page 82: ... STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS These controls allow you to operate some audio control features Radio control features Press MEDIA to select AM FM1 FM2 or CD SAT1 SAT2 or SAT3 Satellite radio mode LINE IN Auxiliary input jack In Radio mode Press to access the next previous preset station In CD mode Press to listen to the next track on the disc In Satellite radio mode Press to advance through preset chann...

Page 83: ...o the Navigation System supplement SYNC威 system hands free control feature if equipped Press briefly to use the voice command feature You will hear a tone and LISTENING will appear in the radio display Press and hold to exit voice command Press to activate phone mode or answer a phone call Press and hold to end a call or exit phone mode Press to scroll through various menus and selections Press OK...

Page 84: ... with the moon roof or leave children unattended in the vehicle They may seriously hurt themselves To open the moon roof The moon roof is equipped with an automatic one touch opening closing and venting feature Press and release the rear portion of the control To stop motion at any time during the one touch operation press the control a second time WARNING When closing the moon roof you should ver...

Page 85: ...eased before the moon roof reaches fully closed or the ignition is turned off without accessory delay being active the moon roof will stop To vent The moon roof is equipped with an automatic one touch vent feature To tilt the moon roof into the vent position when the glass panel is closed press and release the front portion of the control To close the moon roof from the vent position press and hol...

Page 86: ...door opener manufactured before April 1 1982 Be sure to keep the original remote control transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future Car2U威 system programming It is also recommended that upon the sale or lease termination of the vehicle the programmed Car2U威 system buttons should be erased for security reasons Refer to Erasing the Car2U威 Home Automation System buttons later in this...

Page 87: ...ener is a rolling code device Rolling code programming Note Programming the rolling code garage door opener involves time sensitive actions Read the entire procedure prior to beginning so you will know which actions are time sensitive If you do not follow the time sensitive actions the device will time out and you will have to repeat the procedure Note Do not program the Car2U威 system with the veh...

Page 88: ...g is complete 4 Press and release the button again The garage door should move confirming that programming is successful If your garage door does not operate repeat the previous steps in this section After successful programming you will be able to operate your Car2U威 system by pressing the button you programmed to activate the opener The indicator light above the selected button will turn on to c...

Page 89: ...the garage door hand held transmitter paper and a pen or pencil 2 Open the battery cover and record the switch settings from left to right for all 8 to 12 switches Use the figure below When a switch is in the up on or position circle L When a switch is in the middle neutral or 0 position circle M When a switch is in the down off or position circle R Switch position 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Up on...

Page 90: ...the garage door move Most garage doors open quickly You may need to hold the button from 5 55 seconds before observing movement of the garage door 6 The indicator light will begin to blink rapidly until programming is complete If your garage door opener does not operate following these steps repeat Steps 2 through 6 Otherwise call the toll free Car2U威 help line at 1 866 57Car2U 1 866 572 2728 Afte...

Page 91: ...the FCC rules and with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes and modifications to the Car2U威 system transmitter by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to us...

Page 92: ...s and even death This will also prevent passengers and cargo from falling out If you must drive with the liftgate door or window open keep the vents open so outside air comes into the vehicle CARGO AREA FEATURES Cargo shade if equipped If your vehicle has a cargo shade you can use it to cover items in the cargo area of your vehicle To install the shade Insert the ends of the cargo shade into the m...

Page 93: ...commended load is 100 lb 45 kg evenly distributed on the crossbars Ensure that the load is securely fastened When the rail system is loaded check the tightness of the load including the thumbwheels before driving and at each fuel stop WARNING When loading the roof rail crossbars it is recommended to evenly distribute the load as well as maintain a low center of gravity Loaded vehicles with higher ...

Page 94: ...sembly off the end of the rail Be sure to check that the thumbwheels are tight each time load is added or removed from the roof rack and periodically while traveling Always ensure the load is secure before traveling Note When the cross bars are installed and unloaded noise can be minimized by removing or re positioning the cross bars Position the forward cross bar rearward of the center of the roo...

Page 95: ...are installed with the F front arrow facing towards the front of the vehicle 2 Use a long flat object to press the tongue in the endcaps on both sides of the cross bar 3 Slide the cross bar assemblies over the end cap tongue and into the side rails 4 Tighten thumbwheel at both ends of the cross bar Driver Controls 95 ...

Page 96: ...lacement IKTs are available through your authorized dealer Standard SecuriLock威 keys without remote entry transmitter functionality can also be purchased from your authorized dealer if desired Always carry a spare key with you in case of an emergency For more information regarding programming replacement IKTs refer to the SecuriLock威 passive anti theft system section later in this chapter Note You...

Page 97: ...ter followed by a chime when the distance to empty value reaches 75 miles 120 km The reverse sensing system cannot be turned off Optional settings These settings can be changed Vehicle speed is limited to 80 mph 130 km h Visual warnings are displayed followed by a chime when the vehicle speed has reached 80 mph 130 km h Visual warnings are displayed followed by a chime when a preselected vehicle s...

Page 98: ...yKey section Programming MyKey optional settings Turn the ignition on using an admin key To program the optional settings use the message center buttons to do the following 1 Press SETUP until RESET FOR MYKEY SETTINGS is displayed 2 Press and release the RESET button to display MyKey setup menus The first menu shown is MYKEY MAX MPH 80 MPH OFF 3 If you don t want to change the maximum speed settin...

Page 99: ...o the vehicle Can be used to detect if an additional spare key has been programmed to the vehicle Refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter for MyKey system warnings displays Using MyKey with remote start systems MyKey is not compatible with non Ford approved aftermarket remote start systems If you choose to install a remote start system please see your authorized dealer for a Ford...

Page 100: ...remaining admin key there always has to be at least one admin key SecuriLock威 passive anti theft system is disabled or in unlimited mode Vehicle has been started using a remote start system that is programmed as MyKey Refer to Using MyKey with remote start systems section Cannot program the MyKey optional settings Key in the ignition is a MyKey No MyKeys are programmed to the vehicle Refer to Crea...

Page 101: ...cludes one additional key Unknown key has been programmed to the vehicle as a MyKey Vehicle is equipped with a remote start system Refer to Using MyKey with remote start systems section Admin Keys Programmed total includes one additional key Unknown key has been programmed to the vehicle as admin key Vehicle is equipped with a remote start system Refer to Using MyKey with remote start systems sect...

Page 102: ... Deactivating activating autolock Your vehicle comes with the autolock feature enabled There are four methods to enable disable this feature Through your authorized dealer or Performing the power door lock control procedure or Performing the keyless entry keypad procedure or Performing the message center procedure Note The autolock feature can be activated deactivated independently of the autounlo...

Page 103: ...ion 2 Close all doors the liftgate and liftgate window 3 Enter 5 digit entry code 4 Press and hold the 3 4 While holding the 3 4 press the 7 8 5 Release the 7 8 6 Release the 3 4 The user should receive a horn chirp to indicate the system has been disabled or a chirp followed by a honk to indicate the system has been enabled Message center procedure For information on activating deactivating the a...

Page 104: ...Steps 1 5 within 30 seconds or the procedure will have to be repeated If the procedure needs to be repeated wait a minimum of 30 seconds before beginning again 1 Place the key in the ignition and turn the ignition to the on position 2 Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times 3 Turn the ignition from the on position to the off position 4 Press the power door unlock control ...

Page 105: ... door will automatically unlock if it is locked using the power lock control on the driver s door panel while the driver s door is open CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS When these locks are set the rear doors cannot be opened from the inside The rear doors can be opened from the outside when the doors are unlocked The childproof locks are located on rear edge of each rear door and must be set separately for ...

Page 106: ...lock the vehicle doors remotely lock all the vehicle doors remotely open the power liftgate glass activate the personal alarm operate the illuminated entry feature The remote entry lock unlock feature operates in any ignition position except while the key is held in the start position The panic feature operates with the key in the off position If there are problems with the remote entry system mak...

Page 107: ...tep unlocking Locking the doors 1 Press and release to lock all the doors Assuming all vehicle doors and the liftgate are properly closed and the parking lamps will flash once 2 Press and release again within three seconds to confirm that all the doors and liftgate are closed and locked Note The doors will lock again and the horn will chirp once If any of the doors or the hood are not properly clo...

Page 108: ... to ensure that the battery is fully seated in the battery housing cavity 4 Snap the battery cover back onto the key Note Replacement of the battery will not cause the IKT to become deprogrammed from your vehicle The IKT should operate normally after battery replacement Replacing lost Integrated Keyhead Transmitters IKTs If you would like to have your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters reprogrammed b...

Page 109: ...amps automatically turn off after 25 seconds The dome and cargo lamp controls must not be set to the off position for the illuminated exit system to operate SECURICODE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM You can use the keyless entry keypad to lock or unlock the doors without using a key activate or deactivate the Autolock and Autounlock feature if equipped release the liftgate glass The keypad can be operated w...

Page 110: ... have set your own personal code Erasing personal code 1 Enter the factory set 5 digit code 2 Within five seconds press the 1 2 on the keypad and release 3 Press and hold the 1 2 for two seconds This must be done within five seconds of completing Step 2 Your personal code is now erased and only the factory set 5 digit code will work Anti scan feature If the wrong code has been entered seven times ...

Page 111: ...ctionality can also be purchased from your authorized dealer if desired The authorized dealer can program your spare IKTs to your vehicle or you can program the IKTs yourself Refer to Programming spare keys for instructions on how to program the coded key Note The SecuriLock威 passive anti theft system is not compatible with non Ford aftermarket remote start systems Use of these systems may result ...

Page 112: ...cator still flashes rapidly or glows steadily the vehicle will not start contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible for service Automatic arming The vehicle is armed immediately after switching the ignition to the off position The theft indicator will flash every two seconds to act as a theft deterrent when the vehicle is armed Automatic disarming The vehicle is disarmed immediately after ...

Page 113: ... and the remote entry transmitter portion of the IKT to your vehicle Note A maximum of eight coded keys can be programmed to your vehicle only four of these eight can be IKTs with remote entry functionality Tips Only use integrated keyhead transmitters IKTs or standard SecuriLock威 keys You must have two previously programmed coded keys keys that already operate your vehicle s engine and the new un...

Page 114: ...on in the 3 on position for at least six seconds 9 Remove the newly programmed coded key from the ignition If the key has been successfully programmed it will start the vehicle s engine and will operate the remote entry system if the new key is an integrated keyhead transmitter The theft indicator light will illuminate for three seconds and then go out to indicate successful programming If the key...

Page 115: ...atched An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision Adjustable head restraints Your vehicle is equipped with front row outboard head restraints that are vertically adjustable WARNING To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash the driver and passenger occupants should not sit in and or operate the vehicle until the head restraint is placed in it...

Page 116: ...ing down on the head restraint Properly adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head restraint is even with the top of your head and positioned as close as possible to the back of your head For occupants of extremely tall stature adjust the head restraint to its full up position WARNING The adjustable head restraint is a safety device Whenever possible it should be installed and properly ...

Page 117: ...traint To reinstall the adjustable head restraint do the following 1 Insert the two stems into the guide sleeve collars 2 Push the head restraint down until it locks Properly adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head restraint is even with the top of your head and positioned as close as possible to the back of your head For occupants of extremely tall stature adjust the head restraint ...

Page 118: ...d Pull lever up to adjust seatback Adjusting the front power seat if equipped WARNING Never adjust the driver s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving WARNING Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injuring people in a collision or sudden stop WARNING Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips Seating and Safety Restraints 118 ...

Page 119: ...ack or stow objects in the seatback map pocket if equipped when a child is in the front passenger seat Do not place objects underneath the front passenger seat or between the seat and the center console if equipped Check the passenger airbag off or pass airbag off indicator lamp for proper airbag status Refer to Front passenger sensing system in the Airbag supplemental restraint system SRS section...

Page 120: ...heat Do not puncture the seat with pins needles or other pointed objects because this may damage the heating element which may cause the seat heater to overheat An overheated seat may cause serious personal injury Note Do not do the following Place heavy objects on the seat Operate the seat heater if water or any other liquid is spilled on the seat Allow the seat to dry thoroughly To operate the h...

Page 121: ...otion The adjustable head restraints consist of a trimmed energy absorbing foam and structure 1 two steel stems 2 a guide sleeve adjust remove button 3 To adjust the head restraint do the following 1 Adjust the seatback to an upright driving riding position 2 Raise the head restraint by pulling up on the head restraint 3 Lower the head restraint by pressing and holding the guide sleeve adjust remo...

Page 122: ...restraint to its full up position WARNING The adjustable head restraint is a safety device Whenever possible it should be installed and properly adjusted when the seat is occupied To remove the adjustable head restraint do the following 1 Pull up the head restraint until it reaches the highest adjustment position 2 Press and hold the adjust remove button then pull up on the head restraint Seating ...

Page 123: ...pants of extremely tall stature adjust the head restraint to its full up position WARNING To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash head restraints must be installed properly Folding down second row seats 1 Remove the second row head restraint See Second row adjustable head restraints in this chapter Note Place the head restraint underneath the back of the front seat for storage ...

Page 124: ...belt does not get caught by staying out of the seat back folding path 4 To release seatback pull the seatback release lever on top of seat toward the front seat This is common for both 60 and 40 seatbacks Note When the seatback release lever is pulled slowly lower seatback to the flat position Seating and Safety Restraints 124 ...

Page 125: ...and into upright position making sure seatback locks into place and the red seat unlatched indicator on release paddle is not visible 2 Rotate seat cushion down into the seating position making sure that the seat cushion is locked into place and that the safety belt buckles are exposed Seating and Safety Restraints 125 ...

Page 126: ...s original position reinstall the head restraints and pull on the seatback to ensure that it has fully latched An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision 3 Unsnap the safety belt webbing from the quarter trim panel 4 Remove the second row head restraint from underneath the front seat and reinstall See Second row adjustable head restraints in this chapter To r...

Page 127: ...nsists of Driver and passenger dual stage airbag supplemental restraints Front safety belts with pretensioners energy management retractors and safety belt usage sensors Driver s seat position sensor Front passenger sensing system Passenger airbag off or pass airbag off indicator lamp Front crash severity sensor Restraints Control Module RCM with impact and safing sensors Restraint system warning ...

Page 128: ...or more common moderate severity impacts A higher energy level is used for the most severe impacts Refer to Airbag supplemental restraints section in this chapter Front crash severity sensor The front crash severity sensor enhances the ability to detect the severity of an impact Positioned up front it provides valuable information early in the crash event on the severity of the impact This allows ...

Page 129: ...sage recommendations Even with this technology parents are STRONGLY encouraged to always properly restrain children in the rear seat The sensor also turns off the passenger front airbag and passenger seat mounted side airbag when the passenger seat is empty When the front passenger seat is occupied and the sensing system has turned off the passenger s frontal airbag the pass airbag off indicator w...

Page 130: ...f the Personal Safety System is not required The Restraints control module RCM monitors its own internal circuits and the circuits for the airbag supplemental restraints crash sensor s safety belt pretensioners front safety belt buckle sensors driver seat position sensor and front passenger sensing system In addition the RCM also monitors the restraints warning light in the instrument cluster A di...

Page 131: ...ryone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly WARNING In a rollover crash an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a safety belt WARNING Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety belt assembly which is made up of one buckle and one tongue that are designed to be used as a pair 1 Use the shoulder belt on the outside shoulde...

Page 132: ...the event of a head on collision The front and rear outboard safety belt system has a retractor assembly that is designed to extend the safety belt webbing in a controlled manner This helps reduce the belt force acting on the user s chest All safety belts in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts The passenger safety belts have two types of locking modes described below Vehicle sensiti...

Page 133: ...ty seat except a booster is installed in passenger front or rear seating positions Children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position whenever possible Refer to Safety restraints for children or Safety seats for children later in this chapter How to use the automatic locking mode Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt Grasp the shoulder portion and pull ...

Page 134: ... any other safety belt function is not operating properly when checked by an authorized dealer Failure to replace the Belt and Retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in collisions Safety belt height adjustment Your vehicle has safety belt height adjustments at the front outboard seating positions Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so the belt rests across the middle of your shoul...

Page 135: ...mbly under the above conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision Safety belt extension assembly If the safety belt is too short when fully extended a 9 inch 23 cm or 12 inch 31 cm safety belt extension assembly can be added part numbers 611C22 A and 611C22 B respectively These assemblies can be obtained from an authorized dealer Use only extensions manufactured ...

Page 136: ...ent cluster when the driver s and front passenger s safety belt is unbuckled The Belt Minder威 feature uses information from the front passenger sensing system to determine if a front seat passenger is present and therefore potentially in need of a warning To avoid activating the Belt Minder威 feature for objects placed in the front passenger seat warnings will only be given to large front seat occu...

Page 137: ...ivated the safety belt warning light illuminates and the warning chime sounds for six seconds every 30 seconds repeating for approximately five minutes or until the safety belts are buckled The driver s or front passenger s safety belt becomes unbuckled for approximately 1 minute while the vehicle is traveling at least 3 mph 5 km h and more than 1 2 minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch h...

Page 138: ...atback which should be as upright as possible this can improve comfort I was in a hurry Prime time for an accident Belt Minder威 reminds us to take a few seconds to buckle up Safety belts don t work Safety belts when used properly reduce risk of death to front seat occupants by 45 in cars and by 60 in light trucks Traffic is light Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur in single vehicle crashes many when no ot...

Page 139: ...inder威 are deactivated activated independently When deactivating activating one seating position do not buckle the other position as this will terminate the process Read Steps 1 4 thoroughly before proceeding with the deactivation activation programming procedure Note If you are using MyKey the Belt Minder威 cannot be disabled Also if the Belt Minder威 has been previously disabled it will be re enab...

Page 140: ...es at a moderate speed ending in the unbuckled state After Step 3 the safety belt warning light will be turned on for three seconds 4 Within approximately seven seconds of the light turning off buckle then unbuckle the safety belt This will disable the Belt Minder威 feature for that seating position if it is currently enabled As confirmation the safety belt warning light will flash four times per s...

Page 141: ...l occupants of the vehicle including the driver should always properly wear their safety belts even when an air bag supplemental restraint system SRS is provided WARNING When possible all children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position WARNING The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA recommends a minimum distance of at least 10 inches 25 cm ...

Page 142: ...se those objects to be propelled by the airbag into your face and torso causing serious injury WARNING Do not attempt to service repair or modify the airbag supplemental restraint systems or its fuses Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible WARNING Modifications to the front end of the vehicle including frame bumper front end body structure tow hooks and B pillar surrounding parts may a...

Page 143: ...ove the seat all the way back How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work The airbag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains a longitudinal deceleration sufficient to cause the airbag sensors to close an electrical circuit that initiates airbag inflation The fact that the airbags did not inflate in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system Rather it...

Page 144: ...t is extremely important that occupants be properly restrained as far away from the airbag module as possible while maintaining vehicle control The SRS consists of driver and passenger airbag modules which include the inflators and airbags seat mounted side airbags Refer to Seat mounted side airbag system later in this chapter Safety Canopy威 System Refer to Safety Canopy威 System later in this chap...

Page 145: ... belt The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly seated occupant and determine if the front passenger s frontal airbag should be enabled may inflate or disabled will not inflate The front passenger sensing system will disable will not inflate the front passenger s frontal airbag if the front passenger seat is unoccupied or has small medium objects in the front seat the system de...

Page 146: ...bled If the child restraint has been installed and the indicator lamp is not lit then turn the vehicle off remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the restraint following the child restraint manufacturer s instructions The front passenger sensing system is designed to enable may inflate the front passenger s frontal airbag anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is ...

Page 147: ...n the floor Sitting improperly can increase the chance of injury in a crash event For example if an occupant slouches lies down turns sideways sits forward leans forward or sideways or puts one or both feet up the chance of injury during a crash is greatly increased WARNING Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat back reclined too far can take off weight from the seat cushion and affec...

Page 148: ...pulling on the seat Rear passenger feet and knees resting or pushing on the seat The conditions listed above may cause the weight of a properly seated occupant to be incorrectly interpreted by the front passenger sensing system The person in the front passenger seat may appear heavier or lighter due to the conditions described in the list above WARNING To reduce the risk of possible serious injury...

Page 149: ...hat the airbag readiness lamp is no longer illuminated If the airbag readiness lamp remains illuminated this may or may not be a problem due to the front passenger sensing system DO NOT attempt to repair or service the system take your vehicle immediately to an authorized dealer If it is necessary to modify an advanced front airbag system to accommodate a person with disabilities contact the Ford ...

Page 150: ...g cover on the side of the seatbacks of the front seats or in front seat areas that may come into contact with a deploying airbag Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision WARNING Do not use accessory seat covers The use of accessory seat covers may prevent the deployment of the side airbags and increase the risk of injury in an accid...

Page 151: ...s can help reduce the risk of severe injuries in the event of a significant side impact collision The side airbags are fitted on the outboard side of the seatbacks of the front seats In certain lateral collisions the airbag on the side affected by the collision will be inflated The airbag was designed to inflate between the door panel and occupant to further enhance the protection provided occupan...

Page 152: ...em Refer to Warning lights and chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter Routine maintenance of the side airbag is not required A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following The readiness light same light as for front airbag system will either flash or stay lit The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is turned on A series of five beeps will be ...

Page 153: ...deploys from the headliner WARNING Do not attempt to service repair or modify the Safety Canopy威 System its fuses the A B or C pillar trim or the headliner on a vehicle containing a Safety Canopy威 Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible WARNING All occupants of the vehicle including the driver should always wear their safety belts even when an airbag SRS and Safety Canopy威 System is pro...

Page 154: ...anopy威 deployment The same warning light electronic control and diagnostic unit as used for the front airbags Two crash sensors mounted at lower B Pillar one on each side Two crash sensors located at the C pillar behind the rear doors one on each side Rollover sensor in the restraints control module RCM The Safety Canopy威 System in combination with safety belts can help reduce the risk of severe i...

Page 155: ... or near frontal collisions unless the collision causes sufficient lateral deceleration or rollover likelihood WARNING Several Safety Canopy威 System components get hot after inflation Do not touch them after inflation WARNING If the Safety Canopy威 System has deployed the Safety Canopy威 will not function again unless replaced The Safety Canopy威 System including the A B C and D pillar trim and headl...

Page 156: ...t side side curtain or Safety Canopy威 or the safety belt pretensioners The system can be turned off when any one of the following actions are taken by the driver or any other person pressing the hazard control button or pressing the panic button on the remote entry transmitter The feature will continue to operate until the vehicle runs out of power Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles ...

Page 157: ...SA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician CPST and consult your pediatrician to make sure your child seat is appropriate for your child and is compatible with and properly installed in the vehicle To locate a child seat fitting station and CPST contact the NHTSA toll free at 1 888 327 4236 or on the internet at http www nhtsa dot gov In Canada check with your local St John Ambulance office fo...

Page 158: ...hildren who are at least 4 feet 9 inches 1 45 meters tall or greater than 80 lb 36 kg or 100 lb 45 kg if recommended by child restraint manufacturer Use a vehicle safety belt having the lap belt snug and low across the hips shoulder belt centered across the shoulder and chest and seatback upright You are required by law to properly use safety seats for infants and toddlers in the U S and Canada Ma...

Page 159: ... child seat Up to 48 lb 21 kg X X X Forward facing child seat Over 48 lb 21 kg X X WARNING Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat NEVER place a rear facing child seat in front of an active airbag If you must use a forward facing child seat in the front seat move the vehicle seat all the way back When possible all children age 12 and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating...

Page 160: ...se pillows books or towels to boost a child They can slide around and increase the likelihood of injury or death in a collision WARNING Always restrain an unoccupied child seat or booster seat These objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop which may increase the risk of serious injury WARNING Never place or allow a child to place the shoulder belt under a child s arm or behind ...

Page 161: ...e and weight as specified by your child safety seat or booster manufacturer fits the restraint and can be restrained properly then restrain the child in the child safety seat or with the belt positioning booster Remember that child seats and belt positioning boosters vary and may be designed to fit children of different heights ages and weights Children who are too large for child safety seats or ...

Page 162: ...ing position properly restrain the largest child in the front seat When installing a child safety seat with combination lap shoulder belts Use the correct safety belt buckle for that seating position Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle until you hear a snap and feel it latch Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle Keep the buckle release button pointing up and away from t...

Page 163: ...d seat illustrated is a forward facing child seat the steps are the same for installing a rear facing child seat 1 Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt 2 Pull down on the shoulder belt and then grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together Seating and Safety Restraints 163 ...

Page 164: ... engage Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pulling on it 5 To put the retractor in the automatic locking mode grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until all of the belt is pulled out 6 Allow the belt to retract to remove slack The belt will click as it retracts to indicate it is in the automatic locking mode 7 Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the ...

Page 165: ...lacing the child in the seat forcibly move the seat forward and back to make sure the seat is securely held in place To check this grab the seat at the belt path and attempt to move it side to side and forward and back There should be no more than one inch 2 5 cm of movement for proper installation 11 Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician CPST to make ce...

Page 166: ... attaching safety restraints for children in this chapter for more information Your vehicle has LATCH lower anchors for child seat installation at the seating positions marked with the child seat symbol The LATCH anchors are located at the rear section of the rear seat between the cushion and seatback Follow the child seat manufacturer s instructions to properly install a child seat with LATCH att...

Page 167: ...attached to that anchor WARNING The standardized spacing for LATCH lower anchors is 280 mm 11 inches center to center Do not use LATCH lower anchors for the center seating position unless the child seat manufacturer s instructions permit and specify using anchors spaced at least as far apart as those of this vehicle If you install a child seat with rigid LATCH attachments and have attached the top...

Page 168: ...strap on your safety seat does not reach the appropriate top tether anchor in the vehicle The rear seating positions of your vehicle are equipped with built in tether strap anchors located behind the seats on the roof panel in the cargo area The tether strap anchors in your vehicle are in the following positions shown from top view Attach the tether strap only to the appropriate tether anchor as s...

Page 169: ...e child safety seat tether strap according to the manufacturer s instructions If the safety seat is not anchored properly the risk of a child being injured in a collision greatly increases If your child restraint system is equipped with a tether strap and the child restraint manufacturer recommends its use Ford also recommends its use Child booster seats The belt positioning booster booster seat i...

Page 170: ...er and more comfortably Try to keep the belt near the middle of the shoulder and across the center of the chest Moving the child closer a few centimeters or inches to the center of the vehicle but remaining in the same seating position may help provide a good shoulder belt fit When children should use booster seats Children need to use booster seats from the time they outgrow the toddler seat unti...

Page 171: ... shield If a vehicle seating position has a low seat back or no head restraint a backless booster seat may place your child s head as measured at the tops of the ears above the top of the seat In this case move the backless booster to another seating position with a higher seat back or head restraint and lap shoulder belts or consider using a high back booster seat High back booster seats If with ...

Page 172: ...eat slides on the vehicle seat placing a rubberized mesh sold as shelf or carpet liner under the booster seat may improve this condition Do not introduce any item thicker than this under the booster seat Check with the booster seat manufacturer s instructions The importance of shoulder belts Using a booster without a shoulder belt increases the risk of a child s head hitting a hard surface in a co...

Page 173: ... seatback if equipped child safety seat LATCH and tether anchors and attaching hardware should be inspected after a collision Refer to the child restraint manufacturer s instructions for additional inspection and maintenance information specific to the child restraint Ford Motor Company recommends that all safety belt assemblies in use in vehicles involved in a collision be replaced However if the...

Page 174: ...erload or improperly load your vehicle and Make sure every passenger is properly restrained WARNING In a rollover crash an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt All occupants must wear seat belts and children infants must use appropriate restraints to minimize the risk of injury or ejection Study your Owner s Guide and any supplements for specific in...

Page 175: ... two wheel drive vehicle in low traction situations it won t stop any faster than two wheel drive vehicles Always drive at a safe speed How your vehicle differs from other vehicles SUV and trucks can differ from some other vehicles in a few noticeable ways Your vehicle may be Higher to allow higher load carrying capacity and to allow it to travel over rough terrain without getting hung up or damag...

Page 176: ...raction AA Temperature A These Tire Quality Grades are determined by standards that the United States Department of Transportation has set Tire Quality Grades apply to new pneumatic passenger car tires They do not apply to deep tread winter type snow tires space saver or temporary use spare tires light truck or LT type tires tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches or limited production...

Page 177: ...resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet ...

Page 178: ...the vehicle has been stationary and out of direct sunlight for an hour or more and prior to the vehicle being driven for 1 mile 1 6 km Recommended inflation pressure The cold inflation pressure found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label located on the B Pillar or the edge of the driver s door B pillar The structural member at the side of the vehicle behind the front door Bead...

Page 179: ...ecommended inflation pressure even if it is less than the maximum inflation pressure information found on the tire The Ford recommended tire inflation pressure is found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label which is located on the B Pillar or the edge of the driver s door Failure to follow the tire pressure recommendations can cause uneven treadwear patterns and adversely affe...

Page 180: ...r of the valve Then recheck the pressure with your tire gauge 4 Replace the valve cap 5 Repeat this procedure for each tire including the spare Note Some spare tires operate at a higher inflation pressure than the other tires For T type mini spare tires see the Dissimilar spare tire wheel information section for description Store and maintain at 60 psi 4 15 bar For Full Size and Dissimilar spare t...

Page 181: ...n to 1 16th of an inch 2 mm When the tire tread wears down to the same height as these wear bars the tire is worn out and must be replaced Damage Periodically inspect the tire treads and sidewalls for damage such as bulges in the tread or sidewalls cracks in the tread groove and separation in the tread or sidewall If damage is observed or suspected have the tire inspected by a tire professional Ti...

Page 182: ...ct customers if a tire defect requires a recall Tire Replacement Requirements Your vehicle is equipped with tires designed to provide a safe ride and handling capability WARNING Only use replacement tires and wheels that are the same size load index speed rating and type such as P metric versus LT metric or all season versus all terrain as those originally provided by Ford The recommended tire and...

Page 183: ...nal should do the mounting Always inflate steel carcass tires with a remote air fill with the person inflating standing at a minimum of 12 ft 3 66 m away from the tire wheel assembly Important Remember to replace the 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 Note The use of a different t...

Page 184: ...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 Tire and wheel alignment A bad jolt from hitting a curb or pothole can ca...

Page 185: ...s indicated in the scheduled maintenance information that comes with your vehicle will help your tires wear more evenly providing better tire performance and longer tire life Front wheel drive FWD vehicles front tires at top of diagram Tires Wheels and Loading 185 ...

Page 186: ...different in brand size or appearance from the road tires and wheels If you have a dissimilar spare tire wheel it is intended for temporary use only and should not be used in a tire rotation Note After having your tires rotated inflation pressure must be checked and adjusted to the vehicle requirements INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL Both U S and Canada Federal regulations require tire ...

Page 187: ...of height to width 4 R Indicates a radial type tire 5 15 Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches If you change your wheel size you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheel diameter 6 95 Indicates the tire s load index It is an index that relates to how much weight a tire can carry You may find this information in your Owner s Guide If not contact a local tire dealer Note You ma...

Page 188: ...deral standards The next two numbers or letters are the plant code designating where it was manufactured the next two are the tire size code and the last four numbers represent the week and year the tire was built For example the numbers 317 mean the 31st week of 1997 After 2000 the numbers go to four digits For example 2501 means the 25th week of 2001 The numbers in between are identification cod...

Page 189: ...nment test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance Temperature The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel 13 Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure Indicates the tire manu...

Page 190: ...for service on light trucks 2 Load Range Load Inflation Limits Indicates the tire s load carrying capabilities and its inflation limits 3 Maximum Load Dual lb kg at psi kPa cold Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as a dual defined as four tires on the rear axle a total of six or more tires on the vehicle 4 Maximum Load Single lb kg at psi kPa cold Indicates the maxi...

Page 191: ...all edge to sidewall edge In general the larger the number the wider the tire 3 80 Indicates the aspect ratio which gives the tire s ratio of height to width Numbers of 70 or lower indicate a short sidewall 4 D Indicates a diagonal type tire R Indicates a radial type tire 5 16 Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches If you change your wheel size you will have to purchase new tires to match t...

Page 192: ...enance and it is the driver s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if under inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale When ...

Page 193: ...t is recommended that you always have your tires serviced by an authorized dealer The tire pressure should be checked periodically at least monthly using an accurate tire gauge refer to Inflating your tires in this chapter Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS The Tire Pressure Monitoring System measures pressure in your four road tires and sends the tire pressure readings to you...

Page 194: ...t Tire s under inflated 1 Check your tire pressure to ensure tires are properly inflated refer to Inflating your tires in this chapter 2 After inflating your tires to the manufacturer s recommended inflation pressure as shown on the Tire Label located on the edge of driver s door or the B Pillar the vehicle must be driven for at least two minutes over 20 mph 32 km h before the light will turn OFF ...

Page 195: ...inflation pressure How temperature affects your tire pressure The Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS monitors tire pressure in each pneumatic tire While driving in a normal manner a typical passenger tire inflation pressure may increase approximately 2 to 4 psi 14 to 28 kPa from a cold start situation If the vehicle is stationary over night with the outside temperature significantly lower than t...

Page 196: ...use cables it is recommended that steel wheels of the same size and specifications be used as cables may chip aluminum wheels Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and traction devices SAE class S cables should ONLY be used on the front axle for P235 70R16 tires Install cables securely verifying that the cables do not touch any wiring brake lines or fuel lines Drive cautiously If you hear ...

Page 197: ...our vehicle familiarize yourself with the following terms for determining your vehicle s weight ratings with or without a trailer from the vehicle s Tire Label or Safety Compliance Certification Label Base Curb Weight is the weight of the vehicle including a full tank of fuel and all standard equipment It does not include passengers cargo or optional equipment Vehicle Curb Weight is the weight of ...

Page 198: ...sembly plant If any aftermarket or authorized dealer installed equipment has been installed on the vehicle the weight of the equipment must be subtracted from the payload listed on the Tire Label in order to determine the new payload WARNING The appropriate loading capacity of your vehicle can be limited either by volume capacity how much space is available or by payload capacity how much weight t...

Page 199: ...ght including cargo and optional equipment When towing trailer tongue load or king pin weight is also part of cargo weight GAW Gross Axle Weight is the total weight placed on each axle front and rear including vehicle curb weight and all payload Tires Wheels and Loading 199 ...

Page 200: ...ormation refer to Trailer towing found in this chapter or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your authorized dealer GVW Gross Vehicle Weight is the Vehicle Curb Weight cargo passengers GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle including all options equipment passengers and cargo The GVWR is shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Lab...

Page 201: ...nce Certification Label vehicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance engine transmission and or structural damage serious damage to the vehicle loss of control and personal injury Tires Wheels and Loading 201 ...

Page 202: ...ailer or king pin weight of 15 25 fifth wheel trailer and driver only 150 lb 68 kg Consult your authorized dealer or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your authorized dealer for more detailed information Tongue Load or Fifth Wheel King Pin Weight refers to the amount of the weight that a trailer pushes down on a trailer hitch Examples For a 5 000 lb 2 268 kg conventional trailer multiply...

Page 203: ...trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle The following gives you a few examples on how to calculate the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity Another example for your vehicle with 1 400 lb 635 kg of cargo and luggage capacity You decide to go golfing Is there enough load...

Page 204: ... Compliance Certification Label found on the edge of the driver s door Special loading instructions for owners of pick up trucks and utility type vehicles WARNING For important information regarding safe operation of this type of vehicle see the Preparing to drive your vehicle section in the Driving chapter of this Owner s Guide WARNING Loaded vehicles may handle differently than unloaded vehicles...

Page 205: ...ad refer to Vehicle loading with and without a trailer in this chapter Remember to figure in the tongue load of your loaded trailer when figuring the total weight FWD GCWR Gross Combined Weight Rating Trailer Weights Engine Maximum GCWR lb kg Trailer Weight Range lb kg Maximum frontal area of trailer ft2 m2 2 5L 4880 2214 1000 454 24 2 2 Notes For high altitude operation reduce GCW by 2 per 1000 f...

Page 206: ...ver a specified weight This vehicle s electrical system is not equipped to accommodate electric trailer brakes WARNING Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification label WARNING Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of the vehicle and could result in engine damage transmission damage structural damage loss of vehicle control vehi...

Page 207: ...icle is rated for operation at the GVWR not GCWR Trailer lamps Trailer lamps are required on most towed vehicles Make sure all running lights brake lights turn signals and hazard lights are working Do not connect trailer lamps directly to your vehicle s tail lamps This can cause damage to your vehicle s electrical system Contact your authorized dealer or trailer rental agency for proper instructio...

Page 208: ...ther while stopped in traffic place the gearshift lever in P Park After you have traveled 50 miles 80 km thoroughly check your hitch electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts If you are driving down a long or steep hill shift to a lower gear Do not apply the brakes continuously as they may overheat and become less effective Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade If you must...

Page 209: ...w your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground follow these instructions Tow only in the forward direction Release the parking brake Place the transmission shift lever in N Neutral Place the ignition to the accessory position refer to Starting in the Driving chapter Your vehicle may be towed up to a speed of 75 mph 120 km h but you should always obey local speed limits You also have the option ...

Page 210: ... to Starting the vehicle in this chapter WARNING Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce very high temperatures in the engine and exhaust system creating the risk of fire or other damage WARNING Do not park idle or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry ground cover The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system which can start a fire WARNING Do not start yo...

Page 211: ...eed does not slow down automatically have the vehicle checked Before starting the vehicle 1 Make sure all vehicle occupants have buckled their safety belts For more information on safety belts and their proper usage refer to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter 2 Make sure vehicle accessories are off Make sure the parking brake is set Make sure the gearshift lever is in P Park BRAKE RELEASE P...

Page 212: ...the 4 start position a vehicle symbol called the Ready Indicator Light will illuminate in the instrument cluster to indicate the vehicle is ready to drive This light will remain on while the vehicle is on whether the engine is running or not to indicate the vehicle is capable of movement using its electric motor engine or both The vehicle s computer will determine if an engine start is required at...

Page 213: ...o avoid its dangerous effects WARNING If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle have your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes Important ventilating information If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped for a long period of time open the windows at least 1 inch 2 5 cm or adjust the heating or air conditioning to bring in fresh air ENGINE B...

Page 214: ...patched or spliced Store your extension cord indoors at temperatures above 32 F 0 C Outdoor conditions can deteriorate extension cords over a period of time To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not use your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two pronged cheater adapters Also ensure that the block heater especially the cord is in good condition before use Make sure that when in opera...

Page 215: ...e steering wheel while braking the vehicle should be inspected by an authorized dealer Refer to Warning lights and chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter for information on the brake system warning light Under normal operating conditions brake dust may accumulate on the wheels Some brake dust is inevitable as brakes wear and does not contribute to brake noise The use of modern friction materials...

Page 216: ...nerative braking This is used to simulate the engine braking of an internal combustion engine and assist the standard brake system while recovering some of the energy of motion and storing it in the battery to improve fuel economy The standard brake system is designed to fully stop the car if regenerative braking is not available During regenerative braking the motor is spun as a generator to crea...

Page 217: ...luminated when the ignition is turned on until the parking brake is released WARNING If the parking brake is fully released but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated the brakes may not be working properly See your authorized dealer WARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in P Park The parking brake is not recommended to stop a moving veh...

Page 218: ...in order to minimize the risk of interfering with the AdvanceTrac威 with RSC威 sensors Reducing the effectiveness of the AdvanceTrac威 with RSC威 system could lead to an increased risk of loss of vehicle control vehicle rollover personal injury and death WARNING Remember that even advanced technology cannot defy the laws of physics It s always possible to lose control of a vehicle due to inappropriate...

Page 219: ...lp avoid a vehicle roll over The AdvanceTrac威 with RSC威 system automatically enables each time the engine is started All features of the AdvanceTrac威 with RSC威 system TCS ESC and RSC威 are active and monitor the vehicle from start up However the system will only intervene if the driving situation requires it The AdvanceTrac威 with RSC威 system includes an AdvanceTrac威 with RSC威 button on the instrume...

Page 220: ...gine traction control and brake traction control Engine traction control works to limit drive wheel spin by momentarily reducing engine power Brake traction control works to limit wheel spin by momentarily applying the brakes to the wheel that is slipping Traction control is most active at low speeds During TCS events the sliding car icon in the instrument cluster will flash If the TCS is activate...

Page 221: ...g in the Tires Wheels and Loading chapter Roll Stability Control RSC威 Roll Stability Control RSC威 may help to maintain roll stability of the vehicle during adverse maneuvers RSC威 operates by detecting the vehicle s roll motion and the rate at which it changes and by applying the brakes to one or more wheels individually During an event that activates the RSC威 the sliding car icon in the instrument...

Page 222: ...Disabled Button pressed again after deactivation Not illuminated Enabled Enabled Enabled STEERING Your vehicle is equipped with an electric power assisted steering EPAS system There is no fluid reservoir to check or fill If your vehicle loses electrical power while you are driving or if the ignition is turned off you can steer the vehicle manually but it takes more effort Under extreme usage condi...

Page 223: ...itions Avoid sharp turns excessive speed or abrupt maneuvers in these vehicles Failure to drive cautiously could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control vehicle rollover personal injury and death WARNING Loaded vehicles with a higher center of gravity may handle differently than unloaded vehicles Do not overload your vehicle and use extra precautions such as driving at slower speeds...

Page 224: ...o the access hole and press downward while pulling the gearshift lever out of the P Park position and into the N Neutral position 5 Remove tool and reinstall BTSI cover cap 6 Release the parking brake and drive normally WARNING Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brake lamps are working WARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P Park Turn...

Page 225: ...brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P Park Turn the ignition to the off position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle R Reverse With the gearshift lever in R Reverse the vehicle will move backward Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R Reverse N Neutral With the gearshift lever in N Neutral the vehicle is free to roll hold the brake pedal d...

Page 226: ...gear Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal operating temperature or damage to the transmission may occur Do not rock the vehicle for more than a minute or damage to the transmission and tires may occur or the engine may overheat REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED The reverse sensing system RSS sounds a tone to warn the driver of obstacles near the rear bumper when R Reverse is sel...

Page 227: ... outer corners of the bumper refer to the figures for approximate zone coverage areas As you move closer to the obstacle the rate of the tone increases When the obstacle is less than 10 inches 25 0 cm away the tone will sound continuously If the RSS detects a stationary or receding object further than 10 inches 25 0 cm from the side of the vehicle the tone will sound for only three seconds Once th...

Page 228: ...w mirror or on the navigation screen if equipped of the area behind the vehicle It adds assistance to the driver while reversing or reverse parking the vehicle To use the camera place the transmission in R Reverse an image will display on the left portion of the rearview mirror or on the navigation screen if equipped The area displayed on the screen may vary according to the vehicle orientation an...

Page 229: ...d some objects might not be seen The lens for the camera is located on the liftgate Keep the lens clean so the video image remains clear and undistorted Clean the lens with a soft lint free cloth and non abrasive cleaner Note If the camera image is not clear or seems distorted it may be covered with water droplets snow mud or any other substance If this occurs clean the camera lens before using th...

Page 230: ...d by your authorized dealer ACTIVE PARK ASSIST APA IF EQUIPPED Active park assist APA will detect an available parallel parking space and automatically steer the vehicle into the space hands free while you control the accelerator gearshift and brakes The system will visually and or audibly instruct the driver to park the vehicle WARNING This system is designed to be a supplementary park aid It may...

Page 231: ...ormance the driver should drive the vehicle as parallel as possible while passing a parking space If driven too fast above 18 mph 30 km h for the system to measure parking spaces the message center will display ACTIVE PARK REDUCE SPEED When the system has found a space the message center will display SPACE FOUND PULL FORWARD followed by a chime Drive forward until the message center displays SPACE...

Page 232: ...icle is in R Reverse the message center displays BACK UP USE CAUTION When you determine the vehicle is back far enough or you hear a solid tone from reverse sensing system bring the vehicle to a complete stop and move the gearshift to D Drive The message center will now display PULL FORWARD USE CAUTION followed by a chime When you determine the vehicle is far enough forward or a solid tone from fo...

Page 233: ...Grabbing the steering wheel Exceeding a vehicle speed of 18 mph 30 km h for 30 seconds during active park searching Exceeding a vehicle speed of 6 mph 10 km h during automatic steering Deactivating the AdvanceTrac威 system or the system has activated on a slippery or loose surface ABS activation or failure Any door except the driver s door opens Something touching the steering wheel If a fault is p...

Page 234: ... space on the opposite side of the vehicle to allow the front of the vehicle to swing out as you back into the space The vehicle is not driven close enough to the parking space less than 60 inches 1 5 m from neighboring parked vehicles The vehicle is driven too close to the side objects e g less than 16 inches 41 cm from neighboring parked vehicles You may be driving in R Reverse APA can only look...

Page 235: ... high bed etc High altitude attachments may not be detected by the system The parking space length or parked objects position have changed after the vehicle has passed the parking space The temperature around your vehicle changes quickly such as driving from a heated garage into the cold or after leaving a car wash As a result the outside air temperature displayed in the vehicle may not be close e...

Page 236: ...pear in the blind spot mirror 2 As the vehicle leaves the blind spot mirror it will transition to the driver s peripheral field of view 3 WARNING Objects in the blind spot mirror are closer than they appear FOUR WHEEL DRIVE 4WD SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED WARNING For important information regarding safe operation of this type of vehicle see Preparing to drive your vehicle in this chapter Your vehicle is eq...

Page 237: ...ealed objects such as rocks and stumps You should either know the terrain or examine maps of the area before driving Map out your route before driving in the area To maintain steering and braking control of your vehicle you must have all four wheels on the ground and they must be rolling not sliding or spinning Basic operating principles Drive slower in strong crosswinds which can affect the norma...

Page 238: ...ed risk of loss of vehicle control vehicle rollover personal injury and death If your vehicle gets stuck If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow it may be rocked out by shifting between forward and reverse gears stopping between shifts in a steady pattern Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal operating temperature or damage to the tr...

Page 239: ... of gravity Utility and four wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off road conditions Avoid sharp turns excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers in these vehicles Failure to drive cautiously could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control vehicle rollover per...

Page 240: ...on transfer case or front axle are submerged in water their fluids should be checked and changed if necessary Driving through deep water may damage the transmission If the front or rear axle is submerged in water the axle lubricant should be replaced After driving through mud clean off residue stuck to rotating driveshafts and tires Excess mud stuck on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an imba...

Page 241: ...e application and brake overheating Do not descend in neutral instead disengage overdrive or manually shift to a lower gear When descending a steep hill avoid sudden hard braking as you could lose control When you brake hard the front wheels can t turn and if they aren t turning you won t be able to steer The front wheels have to be turning in order to steer the vehicle Since your vehicle has anti...

Page 242: ...s while cornering steer in the direction of the slide until you regain control of the vehicle Maintenance and Modifications The suspension and steering systems on your vehicle have been designed and tested to provide durable load carrying capability and predictable performance whether loaded or empty For this reason Ford Motor Company strongly recommends that you do not make modifications such as ...

Page 243: ...ction 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 ...

Page 244: ...vice is limited to two no charge occurrences within a 12 month period winch out available within 100 feet 30 5 meters of a paved or county maintained road no recoveries towing Ford Mercury Lincoln eligible vehicle towed to an authorized dealer within 35 miles 56 km of the disablement location or to the nearest authorized dealer If a member requests to be towed to an authorized dealer more than 35 ...

Page 245: ... the United States this card is found in the Owner Guide portfolio in the glove compartment In Canada the card is found in the Customer Information Guide in the glove compartment U S Ford Mercury and Lincoln vehicle customers who require Roadside Assistance call 1 800 241 3673 Canadian customers who require roadside assistance call 1 800 665 2006 If you need to arrange roadside assistance for your...

Page 246: ...n your vehicle is disabled and is creating a safety hazard for other motorists Note With extended use the flasher may run down your low voltage underhood battery FUEL PUMP HIGH VOLTAGE SHUT OFF SWITCHES The fuel pump shut off switch stops the electric fuel pump from sending fuel to the engine and the high voltage shut off switch shuts off power from the high voltage battery when your vehicle recei...

Page 247: ...he jack access door The switch is located behind the jack To reset the switch es 1 Turn the ignition to the off position 2 Check the fuel system for leaks 3 If no leaks are apparent reset the switch by pressing in on the reset button Both switches should be checked and reset 4 Turn the ignition to the on position 5 Wait a few seconds and return the key to the off position 6 Make another check for ...

Page 248: ...fore replacing any electrical components Note Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage rating Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Fuse rating Mini fuses Standard fuses Maxi fuses Cartridge maxi fuses Fuse link cartridge 2A Grey Grey 3A Violet Violet 4A Pink Pink 5A Tan Tan...

Page 249: ... Tan Brown 80A Natural Black Black Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located on the right hand side of the center console by the instrument panel Remove the panel cover to access the fuse cover Press the tabs on the top and bottom of the fuse cover to remove Roadside Emergencies 249 ...

Page 250: ...0A Low beam headlamps right 9 15A Interior lights 10 15A Backlighting 11 10A Four wheel drive 12 7 5A Power mirror switch 13 5A Not used spare 14 10A FCIM radio buttons Front display module GPS module 15 10A Climate control 16 15A Not used spare 17 20A All lock motor feeds Liftgate release Liftglass release 18 20A Heated seat 19 25A Rear wiper 20 15A Datalink 21 15A Fog lamps 22 15A Park lamps 23 ...

Page 251: ...eft system PATS transceiver 37 10A Not used spare 38 20A Subwoofer Amp premium radio 39 20A Radio Radio amplifier navigation 40 20A Front power point 41 15A Driver passenger door lock switches Auto dimming mirror Compass Ambient lighting Moon roof Camera display in mirror 42 10A Not used spare 43 10A Rear wiper logic Heated seats relay Instrument cluster 44 10A Not used spare 45 5A Front wiper log...

Page 252: ... always replace the cover to the power distribution box before reconnecting the low voltage underhood battery or refilling fluid reservoirs If the low voltage underhood battery has been disconnected and reconnected refer to the Low voltage underhood battery section of the Maintenance and Specifications chapter The fuses are coded as follows Fuse Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected Circuits A ...

Page 253: ... 50A Brake control module 10 30A Front wipers 11 Not used 12 40A Blower motor 13 Not used 14 10A Heater Coolant pump 15 50A Traction battery control module TBCM 16 40A Cooling fan 1 17 40A Cooling fan 2 18 50A Brake control module solenoid 19 30A Power seats 20 Not used 21A Rear defroster relay 21B Ignition relay 21C Blower relay 21D PCM relay 22 15A Ignition coils 23 15A Fuel injectors 24 10A Tra...

Page 254: ...ion related powertrain components malfunction indicator lamp 29 15A PCM power 30A Cooling fan 1 relay 30B Electric vacuum pump mechanical relay 30C Cooling fan main relay 30D Cooling fan 2 relay 31A Reverse lamp relay 31B Not used 31C Heater pump relay 31D Coolant pump relay 31E Not used 31F Liftgate latch relay 32 Not used 33 PCM diode 34 Not used 35 10A Run start Reverse lamps Rear defrost relay...

Page 255: ...compartment on the radiator support bracket Fuse Relay location Fuse amp rating Description Relay Electric vacuum pump solid state 1 Not used 2 Not used 3 Not used 4 5A Vacuum pump monitor 5 Not used 6 Not used Mini fuses Cartridge fuse Roadside Emergencies 255 ...

Page 256: ...ed by an authorized dealer in order to prevent damage to the TPMS sensor refer to Tire pressure monitoring system TPMS in the Tires Wheels and Loading chapter Replace the spare tire with a road tire as soon as possible During repairing or replacing of the flat tire have the authorized dealer inspect the TPMS sensor for damage WARNING The use of tire sealants may damage your tire pressure monitorin...

Page 257: ...the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on the Safety Compliance Label Tow a trailer Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare tire Use more than one dissimilar spare tire at a time Use commercial car washing equipment Try to repair the dissimilar spare tire Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires listed above at any one wheel location can lead to impairmen...

Page 258: ...pplicable When driving with the full size dissimilar spare tire wheel additional caution should be given to Towing a trailer Driving vehicles equipped with a camper body Driving vehicles with a load on the cargo rack Drive cautiously when using a full size dissimilar spare tire wheel and seek service as soon as possible Stopping and securing the vehicle 1 Park on a level surface set the parking br...

Page 259: ...cle 1 Release the thumbscrew on the bracket 2 Release the retention clip on the upper part of the jack bracket 3 Dislodge the jack from the bracket and carefully guide jack down and out through trim opening upper end out first Remove the lug wrench from the jack in order to remove the spare tire from under the vehicle Roadside Emergencies 259 ...

Page 260: ...ockwise and lower the spare tire until it can be slid rearward and the cable is slack 3 Slide the retainer through the center of the wheel If equipped with a tether perform the following additional steps 4 Lift the spare tire on end to access tether attachment 1 5 Use the lug wrench to remove the lug nut from the spare tire tether Roadside Emergencies 260 ...

Page 261: ...he vehicle from moving when you change a tire be sure the parking brake is set then block in both directions the wheel that is diagonally opposite other side and end of the vehicle to the tire being changed WARNING If the vehicle slips off the jack you or someone else could be seriously injured WARNING Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic Pull far enou...

Page 262: ...kwise but do not remove them until the wheel is raised off the ground Before placing the jack under the vehicle NOTE the jack locations Front View shown from rear of front tire Position the jack directly below the protruding bolt Roadside Emergencies 262 ...

Page 263: ...rear trailing arm 3 Position the jack according to the guides and turn the jack handle clockwise until the tire is a maximum of 1 inch 25 mm off the ground Be sure to place the jack away from the rear edge of the rocker to avoid damaging the rear tire spoiler pictured Roadside Emergencies 263 ...

Page 264: ...re tire making sure the valve stem is facing outward Reinstall lug nuts until the wheel is snug against the hub Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered 6 Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise 7 Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug nuts in the order shown Refer to Wheel lug nut torque specifications later in this chapter for the proper lug nut t...

Page 265: ...oes not rattle when you drive Stowing the flat spare tire Note Failure to follow spare tire stowage instructions may result in failure of cable or loss of spare tire If you are stowing a tire that requires reattaching it to the vehicle with a tether perform these steps first then proceed with the steps following 1 Place tire on end with valve stem facing rearward away from vehicle 2 Place tether i...

Page 266: ...e with one hand keep the rear of the tire tilted down until the tire clears the bumper 6 Check that the tire lies flat against the frame assembly Push against the tire to make sure it is tightly seated under the vehicle Loosen and retighten if necessary Failure to properly stow the spare tire may result in failure of the winch cable and loss of the spare tire Make sure that the tire does not conta...

Page 267: ...hole surface by smearing a dime 1 square cm sized glob of grease around the wheel pilot surface 1 with end of finger DO NOT apply grease to lugnut stud holes or wheel to brake surfaces RUNNING OUT OF FUEL If you have run out of fuel and need to refill the vehicle with a portable fuel container see Running out of fuel in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for proper fuel filling method usin...

Page 268: ...cedure does not have time to complete during the drive the engine will continue to operate for 3 5 seconds after you turn the ignition off to complete the relearning process This is a normal condition and will not re occur until the low voltage battery is disconnected again The brake system must also be reset Refer to Low voltage underhood battery in the Maintenance and Specification chapter for m...

Page 269: ...to the positive terminal of the discharged battery Note In the illustrations lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting boosting battery 2 Connect the other end of the positive cable to the positive terminal of the assisting battery Roadside Emergencies 269 ...

Page 270: ...te Do not attach the negative cable to fuel lines engine rocker covers the intake manifold or electrical components as grounding points WARNING Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative terminal of the battery to be jumped A spark may cause an explosion of the gases that surround the battery 5 Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades belts moving parts of both engines or any...

Page 271: ...ditional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were connected 1 Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface Note In the illustrations lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting boosting battery 2 Remove the jumper cable on the negative connection of the booster vehicle s battery Roa...

Page 272: ...tery 4 Remove the jumper cable from the positive terminal of the disabled vehicle s battery After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions Roadside Emergencies 272 ...

Page 273: ...icle is to be towed from the front ensure proper wheel lift equipment is used to raise the front wheels off the ground The rear wheels can be left on the ground when towed in this fashion If your vehicle is to be towed from the rear using wheel lift equipment it is required that the front wheels drive wheels be placed on a dolly to prevent damage to the transmission On 4WD vehicles it is required ...

Page 274: ...s to wheel dollies car hauling trailer or flatbed transport vehicle your vehicle regardless of transmission powertrain configuration can be flat towed all wheels on the ground under the following conditions Vehicle is facing forward so that it is being towed in a forward direction Place the transmission in N Neutral Refer to Brake shift interlock in the Driving chapter for specific instructions if...

Page 275: ...r after taking your vehicle to the authorized dealer Repairs will be made using Ford or Motorcraft威 parts or remanufactured or other parts that are authorized by Ford Away from home If you are away from home when your vehicle needs service contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center or use the online resources listed below to find the nearest authorized dealer In the United States Mailing addres...

Page 276: ...rvicing authorized dealer 2 If your inquiry or concern remains unresolved contact the Sales Manager Service Manager or Customer Relations Manager 3 If you require assistance or clarification on Ford Motor Company policies please contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center In order to help you serve you better please have the following information available when contacting a Customer Relationship...

Page 277: ...ose whether to receive a refund or replacement vehicle California Civil Code Section 1793 22 b presumes that the manufacturer has had a reasonable number of attempts to conform the vehicle to its applicable express warranties if within the first 18 months of ownership of a new vehicle or the first 18 000 miles 29 000 km whichever occurs first 1 Two or more repair attempts are made on the same non ...

Page 278: ...ress general information about your new vehicle information about your warranty concerns and any steps you have already taken to try to resolve them A Customer Claim Form will be mailed that will need to be completed signed and returned to the BBB along with proof of ownership Upon receipt the BBB will review the claim for eligibility under the Program Summary Guidelines You can get more informati...

Page 279: ...ntry contact the appropriate foreign embassy or consulate These officials can inform you of local vehicle registration regulations and where to find unleaded fuel If you cannot find unleaded fuel or can only get fuel with an anti knock index lower than is recommended for your vehicle contact a regional office or owner relations customer relationship office The use of leaded fuel in your vehicle wi...

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Page 281: ...TSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Ford Motor Company To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator 1200 New Jersey Avenue Southeast Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http www safercar gov ...

Page 282: ...emove items such as gasoline diesel fuel bird droppings and insect deposits because they can cause damage to the vehicle s paintwork and trim over time Use Motorcraft威 Bug and Tar Remover ZC 42 which is available from your authorized dealer Remove any exterior accessories such as antennas before entering a car wash Suntan lotions and insect repellents can damage any painted surface if these substa...

Page 283: ...aint chips Always read the instructions before using the products ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS Aluminum wheels and wheel covers are coated with a clearcoat paint finish In order to maintain their shine Clean weekly with Motorcraft威 Wheel and Tire Cleaner ZC 37 A which is available from your authorized dealer Heavy dirt and brake dust accumulation may require agitation with a sponge Rinse thoro...

Page 284: ...Motorcraft威 Engine Shampoo and Degreaser ZC 20 on all parts that require cleaning and pressure rinse clean In Canada use Motorcraft威 Engine Shampoo CXC 66 A Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaning the engine Note As with all transmissions be especially careful as water entry into the vents can damage internal parts Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running water ...

Page 285: ...Canada available from your authorized dealer The wiper blades can be cleaned with isopropyl rubbing alcohol or Motorcraft威 Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate ZC 32 A available from your authorized dealer This washer fluid contains special solution in addition to alcohol which helps to remove the hot wax deposited on the wiper blade and windshield from automated car wash facilities Be sure to re...

Page 286: ...ining liquid like coffee juice has been spilled on the instrument panel or on interior trim surfaces clean as follows 1 Wipe up spilled liquid using a clean white cotton cloth 2 Wipe the surface with a damp clean white cotton cloth For more thorough cleaning use a mild soap and water solution If the spot cannot be completely cleaned by this method the area may be cleaned using a commercially avail...

Page 287: ...er seating surfaces have a clear protective coating over the leather For routine cleaning wipe the surface with a soft damp cloth For more thorough cleaning wipe the surface with a mild soap and water solution In Canada use Motorcraft威 Vinyl Cleaner CXC 93 Dry the area with a soft cloth If the leather cannot be completely cleaned using a mild soap and water solution the leather may be cleaned usin...

Page 288: ...ustom Bright Metal Cleaner ZC 15 Motorcraft威 Custom Clear Coat Polish ZC 8 A Motorcraft威 Detail Wash ZC 3 A Motorcraft威 Dusting Cloth ZC 24 Motorcraft威 Engine Shampoo and Degreaser U S only ZC 20 Motorcraft威 Engine Shampoo Canada only CXC 66 A Motorcraft威 Multi Purpose Cleaner Canada only CXC 101 Motorcraft威 Premium Glass Cleaner Canada only CXC 100 Motorcraft威 Premium Liquid Wax ZC 53 A Motorcraf...

Page 289: ...ing parts Do not work on a vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed space unless you are sure you have enough ventilation Keep all open flames and other burning material such as cigarettes away from the battery and all fuel related parts High voltage information WARNING Exposure to high voltage may result in severe personal injury or death High voltage components must be serviced by a traine...

Page 290: ...1 High voltage connector shield 2 Service disconnect 3 High voltage battery case 1 2 3 Maintenance and Specifications 290 ...

Page 291: ...s WARNING To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and or personal burn injuries do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running OPENING THE HOOD 1 Inside the vehicle pull the hood release handle located under the bottom of the instrument panel 2 At the front of the vehicle lift up on the auxiliary latch handle located in the center between the ho...

Page 292: ...voir 2 Motor Electronics M E coolant reservoir 3 Engine oil filler cap 4 Brake fluid reservoir 5 Power distribution box 6 Low voltage underhood battery 7 Engine air filter assembly 8 Engine oil dipstick 9 Windshield washer fluid reservoir Maintenance and Specifications 292 ...

Page 293: ...sher fluids containing non methanol antifreeze agents should be used only if they provide cold weather protection without damaging the vehicle s paint finish wiper blades or washer system WARNING If you operate your vehicle in temperatures below 40 F 5 C use washer fluid with antifreeze protection Failure to use washer fluid with antifreeze protection in cold weather could result in impaired winds...

Page 294: ... blades at least once per year for optimum performance Poor wiper quality can be improved by cleaning the wiper blades and the windshield Refer to Windows and wiper blades in the Cleaning chapter To prolong the life of the wiper blades it is highly recommended to scrape off the ice on the windshield before turning on the wipers The layer of ice has many sharp edges and can damage the micro edge of...

Page 295: ...rm blade joint 3 Grip tightly and press on the arm blade joint from beneath and separate the blade from the arm 4 Attach the new wiper to the wiper arm and press it into place until a click is heard If you find this procedure too difficult please see your dealer ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Refer to the scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for checking the engine o...

Page 296: ...overfilled some oil must be removed from the engine by an authorized dealer 7 Put the dipstick back in and ensure it is fully seated Adding engine oil 1 Check the engine oil For instructions refer to Checking the engine oil in this chapter 2 If the engine oil level is not within the normal range add only certified engine oil of the recommended viscosity Remove the engine oil filler cap and use a f...

Page 297: ...ng all requirements for your vehicle s engine Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities later in this section for more information Do not use supplemental engine oil additives cleaners or other engine treatments They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that is not covered by Ford warranty Change your engine oil and filter according to the appropriate schedule listed in...

Page 298: ...d clean with a wire brush You can neutralize the acid with a solution of baking soda and water Note Electrical or electronic accessories or components added to the vehicle by the dealer or the owner e g spot lights electric winch etc may adversely affect vehicle performance and durability WARNING Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause personal injury Therefore do not allow flam...

Page 299: ...begin this process 1 With the vehicle at a complete stop set the parking brake 2 Put the gearshift in P Park turn off all accessories and start the vehicle Step on the accelerator to start the engine 3 Run the vehicle until the engine reaches normal operating temperature 4 Allow the engine to idle for at least one minute 5 Step on the accelerator to start the engine While the engine is running shi...

Page 300: ...s not enough to maintain the low voltage underhood battery and additional low voltage underhood battery charging may be required after 60 days If your vehicle is to be stored for 30 days or longer the low voltage underhood battery negative terminal must be disconnected Failure to do this could damage your vehicle s batteries ENGINE COOLANT AND MOTOR ELECTRONICS COOLANT Your vehicle is equipped wit...

Page 301: ...uates to a freeze point of 34 F 36 C Coolant concentration testing is possible with a hydrometer or antifreeze tester The level of coolant should be maintained at the FULL COLD level or within the COLD FILL RANGE in the coolant reservoir If the level falls below add coolant per the instructions in the Adding engine coolant section When the engine is cold check the level of engine coolant in the re...

Page 302: ...with a 50 50 engine coolant and water concentration If the concentration of coolant falls below 40 or above 60 the engine parts could become damaged or not work properly A 50 50 mixture of coolant and water provides the following Freeze protection down to 34 F 36 C Boiling protection up to 265 F 129 C Protection against rust and other forms of corrosion Enables calibrated gauges to work properly C...

Page 303: ...ut engine coolant in the windshield washer fluid container If sprayed on the windshield engine coolant could make it difficult to see through the windshield DO NOT MIX different colors or types of coolant in your vehicle Make sure the correct coolant is used DO NOT MIX recycled coolant and new unused coolant together in the vehicle Mixing of engine coolants may harm your engine s cooling system Th...

Page 304: ...is loosened slightly Add the proper mixture of coolant and water to the cooling system by following these steps 1 Before you begin turn the engine off and let it cool 2 When the engine is cool wrap a thick cloth around the coolant pressure relief cap on the coolant reservoir a translucent plastic bottle Slowly turn cap counterclockwise left until pressure begins to release 3 Step back while the pr...

Page 305: ...ns and standards for recycling and disposing of automotive fluids Coolant refill capacity To find out how much fluid your vehicle s cooling system can hold refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in this chapter Fill your engine coolant reservoir as outlined in Adding engine coolant in this section Severe climates If you drive in extremely cold climates less than 34 F 36 C It ma...

Page 306: ...Your vehicle is equipped with a lifetime fuel filter that is integrated with the fuel tank Regular maintenance or replacement is not needed WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS Important safety precautions WARNING Do not overfill the fuel tank The pressure in an overfilled tank may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray and fire WARNING The fuel system may be under pressure If you hear a hiss...

Page 307: ...anent injury Fuels can also be harmful if absorbed through the skin If fuel is splashed on the skin and or clothing promptly remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water Repeated or prolonged skin contact with fuel liquid or vapor causes skin irritation Be particularly careful if you are taking Antabuse or other forms of disulfiram for the treatment of alcoholism Breat...

Page 308: ...d fuel container Place approved fuel container on the ground DO NOT fill a fuel container while it is in the vehicle including the cargo area Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact with the fuel container while filling DO NOT use a device that would hold the fuel pump handle in the fill position Easy Fuel no cap fuel system Your fuel tank is equipped with an Easy Fuel no cap fuel filler system This ...

Page 309: ...dislodge any debris and or allow the inlet to close properly If this action corrects the problem the check fuel fill inlet lamp or CHECK FUEL FILL INLET message may not reset immediately It may take several driving cycles for the check fuel fill inlet lamp or CHECK FUEL FILL INLET message to turn off A driving cycle consists of an engine start up after four or more hours with the engine off follow...

Page 310: ...old start try a different brand of Regular unleaded gasoline Premium unleaded gasoline is not recommended for vehicles designed to use Regular unleaded gasoline because it may cause these problems to become more pronounced If the problems persist see your authorized dealer Do not add aftermarket fuel additive products to your fuel tank It should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to ...

Page 311: ...p grade more than 1 gallon 3 8L may be required The service engine soon indicator may come on For more information on the service engine soon indicator refer to Warning lights and chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter Refilling with a portable fuel container With the Easy Fuel no cap fuel system use the following directions when filling from a portable fuel container WARNING Do not insert the n...

Page 312: ...ermarket funnels they will not work with the Easy Fuel system and can damage it The included funnel has been specially designed to work safely with your vehicle ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY Measuring techniques Your best source of information about actual fuel economy is you the driver You must gather information as accurately and consistently as possible Fuel expense frequency of fill ups or f...

Page 313: ...he initial odometer reading in miles or kilometers 2 Each time you fill the tank record the amount of fuel added in gallons or liters 3 After at least three to five tank fill ups fill the fuel tank and record the current odometer reading 4 Subtract your initial odometer reading from the current odometer reading 5 Follow one of the simple calculations in order to determine fuel economy Calculation ...

Page 314: ...ing a higher temperature setting can help reduce energy usage See the Climate Control chapter for more information Minimize temperature extremes when the vehicle is parked for example by storing in a garage to avoid extreme cold in winter and extreme sun loads in summer The high voltage battery operates more efficiently in moderate temperatures and less energy will be spent returning the passenger...

Page 315: ...f operation and conditions EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with various emission control components and a catalytic converter which will enable your vehicle to comply with applicable exhaust emission standards To make sure that the catalytic converter and other emission control components continue to work properly Use only the specified fuel listed Avoid running out of fuel Do not...

Page 316: ...event it from working Information about your vehicle s emission system is on the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal located on or near the engine This decal also lists engine displacement Please consult your Warranty Guide Customer Information Guide for complete emission warranty information On board diagnostics OBD II Your vehicle is equipped with a computer that monitors the engine s emi...

Page 317: ...ave Inspection Maintenance I M programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration Your vehicle may not pass the I M test if the service engine soon indicator is on or not working properly bulb is burned out or if the OBD II system has determined that some of the emission control systems have not b...

Page 318: ...ycle The engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature Once started do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete If the vehicle is still not ready for I M testing the above driving cycle will have to be repeated BRAKE FLUID The fluid level will drop slowly as the brakes wear and will rise when the brake components are replaced Check fluid levels with the ignition ...

Page 319: ...reatments or cleaning agents The use of these materials may affect transmission operation and result in damage to internal transmission components AIR FILTER Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the air filter element When changing the air filter element use only the air filter element listed Refer to Motorcraft威 part numbers in this chapter WARNING...

Page 320: ...ided for any damage to the engine if the correct air filter element is not used MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component 2 5L I4 engine Oil filter FL 910 Spark plugs 1 Engine air filter element FA 1772 Cabin air filter FP 66 Low voltage underhood battery BXT 96R 1 For spark plug replacement see your authorized dealer Refer to scheduled maintenance information chapter for the appropriate intervals for cha...

Page 321: ...ke Fluid PM 1 C WSS M6C62 A or WSS M6C65 A1 Body hinges latches door striker plates and rollers seat tracks fuel filler door hinge and spring primary and auxiliary hood latches Multi Purpose Grease XG 4 or XL 5 ESB M1C93 B Engine coolant 7 4 quarts 7 0L Motorcraft威 Premium Gold Engine Coolant with bittering agent yellow colored 1 VC 7 B WSS M97B51 A1 Motor Electronics M E Coolant 3 7 quarts 3 5L M...

Page 322: ...otor Oil Canada 2 XO 5W20 QSP US XO 5W20 QFS US CXO 5W20 LSP12 Canada CXO 5W20 LFS12 Canada WSS M2C930 A with API Certification Mark Automatic eCVT transmission fluid 5 3 quarts 5 0L 3 Motorcraft威 MERCON威 LV ATF 4 XT 10 QLV MERCON威 LV Rear axle fluid 4WD 2 96 pints 1 4L 5 Motorcraft威 SAE 80W 90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant 6 XY 80W90 QL WSP M2C197 A Power Transfer Unit fluid 4WD 7 12 ounces 0 35L M...

Page 323: ... any transmission fluid other than those that meet the recommended specification may cause internal transmission damage Do not use Motorcraft威 MERCON威 CVT blue ATF This vehicle uses only Motorcraft威 MERCON威 LV ATF 5 Fill to 1 4 inch to 9 16 inch 6 mm to 14 mm below bottom of fill hole 6 4WD vehicles exposed for prolonged periods to temperatures less than 40 C 40 F should change out the rear axle f...

Page 324: ...tion system Coil on plug Spark plug gap 0 049 0 053 inch 1 25 1 35mm Compression ratio 12 3 1 Engine drivebelt routing HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY DATA High Voltage Battery Battery chemistry Nickel metal hydride Nominal voltage 330 volts Battery system capacity 6 amp hours Maintenance and Specifications 324 ...

Page 325: ...ertification Label may be located The Safety Compliance Certification Label is located on the structure B Pillar by the trailing edge of the driver s door or the edge of the driver s door Vehicle identification number VIN The vehicle identification number is located on the driver side instrument panel Please note that in the graphic XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number XXXX...

Page 326: ...line series body type 4 Engine type 5 Check digit 6 Model year 7 Assembly plant 8 Production sequence number TRANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATIONS You can find a transmission code on the Safety Compliance Certification Label The following table tells you which transmission each code represents Description Code Electronically controlled continuously variable transmission eCVT H Maintenance and Specificati...

Page 327: ...upplied materials or workmanship during the warranty period as well as any component damaged by the defective accessories The accessories will be warranted for whichever provides you the greatest benefit 12 months or 12 000 miles 20 000 km whichever occurs first or the remainder of your new vehicle limited warranty Contact your dealer for details and a copy of the warranty The following is a list ...

Page 328: ... such as two way radios telephones and theft alarms that are equipped with radio transmitters Any such equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC regulations and should be installed only by a qualified service technician Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your vehicle particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive use To avoid interferenc...

Page 329: ...ey are committed to meeting your service needs and to assuring your continuing satisfaction Protecting your investment Maintenance is an investment that will pay dividends in the form of improved reliability durability and resale value To ensure the proper performance of your vehicle and its emission control systems it is imperative that scheduled maintenance be completed at the designated interva...

Page 330: ...s that also show signs of overheating and or foreign material contamination should be inspected immediately by a qualified expert such as the factory trained technicians at your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership Your vehicle s oils and fluids should be changed at the specified intervals or in conjunction with a repair Flushing is a viable way to change fluid for many vehicle sub systems during sc...

Page 331: ...nizes the competitive landscape of maintenance and light repair automotive services With factory trained technicians and one stop service from routine maintenance like oil changes and tire rotations to repairs like brake service check out the value your Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealers can offer WHICH MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SHOULD YOU FOLLOW Owner Checks and Services Refer to Mileage Intervals for A...

Page 332: ...es 80 000 km Check every month Check function of all interior and exterior lights Check tires for wear and correct air pressure including spare tire Check windshield washer fluid level Check engine oil level Check every six months Check lap shoulder belts and seat latches for wear and function Check that externally mounted spare tire is properly stowed tight Check parking brake for proper operatio...

Page 333: ...es and services pick at the website Multi point inspection Recommended at every visit Check and top up fluid levels brake engine coolant recovery reservoir motor electronics reservoir and window washer Inspect tires for wear and correct air pressure Check exhaust system for leaks damage loose parts and foreign materials Check low voltage underhood battery performance Check operation of horn exteri...

Page 334: ...RO P A CODE DATE MILEAGE 20 000 miles 32 000 km Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth Rotate tires Inspect wheel ends for end play and noise Inspect brake pads shoes rotors drums brake lines and hoses and parking brake Inspect engine and Motor electronics cooling system and hoses Inspect steering linkage suspension and if equipped half shafts drive...

Page 335: ... for end play and noise Inspect brake pads shoes rotors drums brake lines and hoses and parking brake Inspect engine and Motor electronics cooling system and hoses Inspect steering linkage suspension and if equipped half shafts driveshaft and ball joints Inspect exhaust system and heat shields DEALER VALIDATION RO P A CODE DATE MILEAGE 50 000 miles 80 000 km Change engine oil and replace oil filte...

Page 336: ...miles 112 000 km Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth Rotate tires Inspect wheel ends for end play and noise DEALER VALIDATION RO P A CODE DATE MILEAGE 80 000 miles 128 000 km Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth Rotate tires Inspect wheel ends for end play and noise Inspect brake pads shoes rotor...

Page 337: ...rake lines and hoses and parking brake Inspect engine and Motor electronics cooling system and hoses Inspect steering linkage suspension and if equipped half shafts driveshaft and ball joints Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Replace engine coolant and Motor electronics coolant see Coolant Change Record Inspect accessory drive belt Replace spark plugs DEALER VALIDATION RO P A CODE DATE MILEA...

Page 338: ... miles 208 000 km Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth Rotate tires Inspect wheel ends for end play and noise DEALER VALIDATION RO P A CODE DATE MILEAGE 140 000 miles 224 000 km Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth Rotate tires Inspect wheel ends for end play and noise Inspect brake pads shoes rot...

Page 339: ...00 miles 6 months or 200 hours of engine operation whichever comes first Change engine oil and replace filter Every 5 000 miles Inspect tires and rotate Inspect wheel ends for end play and noise Every 60 000 miles Replace spark plugs As required Replace cabin air filter if equipped 150 000 miles 240 000 km Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth Rota...

Page 340: ...el ends for end play and noise As required Replace cabin air filter if equipped Replace engine air filter Off road operation Every 5 000 miles 6 months or 200 hours of engine operation whichever comes first Change engine oil and replace filter Inspect tires and rotate Inspect wheel ends for end play and noise As required Replace cabin air filter if equipped Replace engine air filter Scheduled Main...

Page 341: ...TION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE Scheduled Maintenance Guide 341 ...

Page 342: ...TION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE Scheduled Maintenance Guide 342 ...

Page 343: ...t this mileage Or Today s date goes here Add 3 years 00 00 03 Date of next change whichever comes first Dealer Stamp P A CODE R O Engine Coolant Change Record 6 years or 100 000 miles 160 000 km whichever comes first change engine coolant and Motor electrical coolant Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for the proper coolant type...

Page 344: ...3 years 00 00 03 Date of next change whichever comes first Dealer Stamp P A CODE R O Current mileage goes here Add 50 000 miles to the current miles 50 000 Next change due at this mileage Or Today s date goes here Add 3 years 00 00 03 Date of next change whichever comes first Dealer Stamp P A CODE R O Scheduled Maintenance Guide 344 ...

Page 345: ...nd Canada It s the only extended service plan authorized and backed by Ford Motor Company That means you get Reliable quality service anywhere you go Factory trained technicians Genuine Ford and Motorcraft威 Parts Rental car reimbursement If your vehicle is kept overnight for covered repairs you are eligible for rental car coverage including Bumper to Bumper warranty repairs or manufacturer s recal...

Page 346: ...ng your vehicle maintenance It covers regular checkups routine inspections preventive care and replacement of items that require periodic attention for normal wear Wiper blades Brake pads and linings Spark plugs except California Shock absorbers Clutch disc Belts and hoses Contact your selling Ford Lincoln or Mercury dealership today so they can customize a Ford Extended Service Plan that fits you...

Page 347: ...Ford Extended Service Plan 347 ...

Page 348: ...cking 319 Automatic transmission driving an automatic overdrive 225 fluid refill capacities 321 fluid specification 321 Auxiliary input jack Line in 42 Auxiliary power point 74 Axle lubricant specifications 321 refill capacities 321 B Battery 298 acid treating emergencies 298 jumping a disabled battery 268 maintenance free 298 replacement specifications 320 servicing 298 Belt Minder威 136 Blind Spo...

Page 349: ...e 244 Ford Extended Service Plan 345 Getting assistance outside the U S and Canada 279 Getting roadside assistance 244 Getting the service you need 275 Ordering additional owner s literature 280 Utilizing the Mediation Arbitration Program 278 D Daytime running lamps see Lamps 59 Dipstick automatic transmission fluid 319 engine oil 295 Driving under special conditions 226 238 240 sand 239 snow and ...

Page 350: ...p high voltage shut off switches 246 improving fuel economy 312 octane rating 310 324 quality 310 running out of fuel 267 311 safety information relating to automotive fuels 306 Fuses 248 249 G Garage door opener 85 Gas cap see Fuel cap 308 Gas mileage see Fuel economy 312 Gauges 23 H Hazard flashers 246 Headlamps 57 aiming 60 bulb specifications 64 daytime running lights 59 flash to pass 59 high ...

Page 351: ...6 Load limits 197 Loading instructions 204 Locks autolock 102 103 childproof 105 doors 101 Lubricant specifications 321 Lug nuts 266 Luggage rack 93 M Manual transmission fluid capacities 321 lubricant specifications 321 Message center 25 english metric button 29 system check button 29 warning messages 29 Mirrors 77 78 automatic dimming rearview mirror 77 fold away 79 heated 79 side view mirrors p...

Page 352: ...py 150 151 153 Safety defects reporting 281 Safety restraints 127 130 132 135 Belt Minder威 136 extension assembly 135 for adults 132 134 for children 156 Occupant Classification Sensor 128 warning light and chime 135 136 Safety restraints LATCH anchors 165 Safety seats for children 161 Safety Compliance Certification Label 325 Satellite Radio if equipped 34 Satellite Radio Information 48 Scheduled...

Page 353: ...s and chains 196 spare tire 256 259 terminology 177 tire grades 177 treadwear 176 181 Towing 204 recreational towing 209 trailer towing 204 wrecker 273 Transmission 225 brake shift interlock BSI 223 fluid checking and adding automatic 319 fluid refill capacities 321 lubricant specifications 321 Turn signal 61 U Universal garage door opener 85 USB port 44 V Vehicle Identification Number VIN 325 Veh...

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