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TUNE:

Turn to go to the next / previous available SIRIUS 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:

Press

SEEK

to seek to the previous/next channel. If a

specific category is selected, (Jazz, Rock, News, etc.),
press

SEEK

to seek to the previous/next channel in the selected

category. Press and hold

SEEK

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 satellite channels within
the selected category.

MEMORY PRESETS (0–9):

There are 30 available presets, 10 each for

SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3. To save satellite channels in your memory
presets, tune to the desired channel then press and hold a memory
preset number (0–9) until sound returns.

TEXT:

Press and release to display the artist and song title. While in

TEXT MODE, press again to scroll through the Artist (AR), Song (SO),
Channel (CH) and Category (CA).

In TEXT MODE:

Sometimes the display requires additional text to be

displayed. When the < / > indicator is active, press TEXT and then
press

SEEK

to view the additional display text.

CAT (Category) / FLD (Folder):

Press to toggle between turning the

most recently selected satellite radio category on or off. The category
icon (CAT) will illuminate in the display when a specific category is
selected (the icon will not illuminate during CATEGORY ALL). If no
category has ever been selected, NO CATEGORY SELECTED will display.

Note:

Separate categories can be set for SAT1, SAT2 or SAT3.

Refer to

Satellite radio menu

for further information on selecting a

satellite radio category.

Entertainment Systems

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2009 MKS

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Summary of Contents for 2009 MKS

Page 1: ... Controls 35 Dual automatic temperature control 35 Navigation system based climate control 38 Rear window defroster 42 Lights 43 Headlamps 43 Turn signal control 50 Bulb replacement 51 Driver Controls 55 Windshield wiper washer control 55 Steering wheel adjustment 56 Power windows 62 Mirrors 64 Speed control 66 Adaptive cruise control 68 Moon roof 78 Message center 84 Table of Contents 1 2009 MKS ...

Page 2: ...ing System TPMS 199 Vehicle loading 205 Trailer towing 211 Recreational towing 214 Driving 215 Starting 215 Brakes 223 AdvanceTrac威 225 Transmission operation 230 Forward and reverse sensing system 235 Rear view camera system 238 All wheel drive 240 Roadside Emergencies 247 Getting roadside assistance 247 Hazard flasher control 248 Fuses and relays 249 Changing tires 256 Wheel lug nut torque 263 J...

Page 3: ...tenance product specifications and capacities 319 Engine data 321 Accessories 324 Index 326 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 contents without notice and wi...

Page 4: ...odel variant available and therefore some of the items covered may not apply to your particular vehicle Furthermore due to printing cycles it may describe options before they are generally available Remember to pass on the Owner s Guide when reselling the vehicle It is an integral part of the vehicle SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION Warning symbols in this guide How can you reduce the risk of per...

Page 5: ...TERIAL 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 life disposal See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate BREAKING IN YOUR VEHICLE Your vehicle does not need an extensive break in Try not to drive continuously at the same speed for the firs...

Page 6: ...Service Data Recording Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting and storing diagnostic information about your vehicle This potentially includes information about the performance or status of various systems and modules in the vehicle such as engine throttle steering or brake systems In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle Ford Motor Company Ford of Canada and...

Page 7: ...ecorder information without obtaining consent unless pursuant to court order or where required by law enforcement other government authorities or other third parties acting with lawful authority Other parties may seek to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada Please note that once 911 Assist if equipped is enabled set ON 911 Assist may through any paired and ...

Page 8: ...t to avoid negating these benefits Mobile Communication Equipment includes but is not limited to cellular phones pagers portable email devices in vehicle communications systems telematics devices and portable two way radios WARNING Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control accident and injury Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that ...

Page 9: ...upplement 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 your vehicle This Owner s Guide is written primarily for the U S and Canadian Markets Features or equipment listed as standard may be different on units built for Export Refer to this Owner s Gui...

Page 10: ...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 10 ...

Page 11: ...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 11 ...

Page 12: ... 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 illumination a...

Page 13: ...d 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 injury Anti...

Page 14: ...ine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter Engine coolant temperature Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is high Stop the vehicle as soon as possible switch off the engine and let cool Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter WARNING Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot AdvanceTrac威 Traction Control active Il...

Page 15: ...ve cruise control ACC if equipped Illuminates when there is a vehicle in front of you Speed control Illuminates when the speed control is engaged or when the ACC is engaged without following a vehicle Turns off when the speed control system is disengaged or when the ACC in activated Anti theft system Flashes when the SecuriLock威 Passive Anti theft System has been activated Door ajar Illuminates wh...

Page 16: ... opened Headlamps on warning chime Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on the ignition is off the key if equipped is not in the ignition and the driver s door is opened GAUGES Speedometer Indicates the current vehicle speed Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates engine coolant temperature At normal operating temperature the needle will be in the normal range between H and Instrument...

Page 17: ...g the tank in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information 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 Odometer Registers the total miles kilometers of the vehicle Refer to Message center in the Driver Controls chapter on how to switch the display from Metric to En...

Page 18: ... 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 certain electrical features may be used for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is turned off or until either front door is opened THX Your vehicle may be equipped with the THX威 II certified premium audio system This syst...

Page 19: ...S 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 10 in AM 10 in FM1 and FM2 Saving presets automatically Autoset allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations for AM FM1 FM2 To activate the autoset feature Press MENU repeatedly un...

Page 20: ...last If no CD is loaded NO DISC will appear in the display LOAD Use to load CDs into the CD player To load a single CD Press LOAD When the display reads SELECT CD SLOT choose the desired slot number using memory presets 1 6 The display will read MOVING TO CD and then LOAD CD Load the desired disc label side up into the CD slot opening If you do not choose a slot within five seconds the system will...

Page 21: ...em 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 to view the additional display text COMPRESSION Press MENU repeatedly until COMPRESSION ON OFF appears ...

Page 22: ...ing of all available SIRIUS satellite channels within the selected category MEMORY PRESETS 0 9 There are 30 available presets 10 each for SAT1 SAT2 and SAT3 To save satellite channels in your memory presets tune to the desired channel then press and hold a memory preset number 0 9 until sound returns TEXT Press and release to display the artist and song title While in TEXT MODE press again to scro...

Page 23: ...t Press OK while SONG ALERT is in the display and the system will take you to the channel playing the desired song You can save up to 20 song titles If you attempt to save more than 20 titles the display will read REPLACE SONG Press OK to access the saved titles and press SEEK to cycle through the saved titles When the song title appears in the display that you would like to replace press OK SONG ...

Page 24: ...k when using this feature b CHANGE PIN Press OK when CHANGE PIN is displayed The display will read ENTER OLD PIN Enter your current old PIN number and when the system accepts your entry it will display ENTER NEW PIN Enter your new four digit PIN and the system will save the new PIN and PIN SAVED will display c UNLOCK ALL CHANNELS Press OK when UNLOCK ALL CHANNELS is displayed and the display will ...

Page 25: ...for ALL SEATS DRIVERS SEAT or REAR SEATS Extra Features AUX Press repeatedly to access SYNC威 or LINE IN auxiliary audio mode For location and further information on auxiliary audio mode refer to Auxiliary input jack later in this chapter For more information on SYNC威 refer to the SYNC威 supplement OK Play Pause Your vehicle is equipped with special phone and media features which will require you to...

Page 26: ...o system If your vehicle is equipped with a navigation system refer to Auxiliary input jack section in the Audio features chapter of your Navigation system supplement Required equipment 1 Any portable music player designed to be used with headphones 2 An audio extension 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 B...

Page 27: ... volume 3 If the music sounds distorted at lower listening levels turn the portable music player 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 r...

Page 28: ...ose 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 electric fences traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception S...

Page 29: ... CDs or discs with a scratch protection film attached CDs with homemade paper adhesive labels should not be inserted into the CD player as the label may peel and cause the CD to become jammed It is recommended that homemade CDs be identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels Ballpoint pens may damage CDs Please contact your authorized dealer for further information Audio s...

Page 30: ... 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 MP3 files may be less depending on the structure of the CD and exact model of radio present MP3 folder mode represents a folder structure consisting of one level of folders The CD player numbers all MP3 tracks on the disc noted by the mp3 file extension and all fol...

Page 31: ...S broadcasts a variety of music news sports weather traffic and entertainment satellite radio channels For more information and a complete list of SIRIUS satellite radio channels visit www sirius com in the United States www sirius canada ca in Canada or call SIRIUS at 1 888 539 7474 Satellite radio reception factors To receive the satellite signal your vehicle has been equipped with a satellite r...

Page 32: ... system include Hardware and limited subscription term which begins on the date of sale or lease of the vehicle Use of online media player providing access to all SIRIUS music channels over the internet using any computer connected to the internet U S customers only For information on extended subscription terms contact SIRIUS at 1 888 539 7474 Note SIRIUS reserves the unrestricted right to change...

Page 33: ... 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 at 1 888 539 7474 to subscribe to the channel or tune to another channel NO TEXT Artist information not available Artist information not availa...

Page 34: ...programming in progress No action required The process may take up to three minutes CALL SIRIUS 1 888 539 7474 Satellite service has been deactivated by SIRIUS Satellite Radio Call SIRIUS 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 informatio...

Page 35: ...w fogging Press this button again to return to the previous air flow selection To return to full automatic control press AUTO 2 Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents de mister vents floor vents and rear seat floor vents The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging To return to full automatic control press AUTO 3 Distributes air through the floor vents...

Page 36: ...ng the interior of the vehicle Recirculated air engages automatically when MAX A C is selected or can be engaged manually in any airflow mode except defrost When the ignition switch is turned off and back on the climate system will return to the recirculated air mode only if the A C button LED is illuminated and the air distribution selection is either panel or panel floor Recirculation may turn o...

Page 37: ...er Controls chapter for more information 14 Driver cooled seat Press to control the driver cooled seat Refer to Heated and cooled seats in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for more information 15 Power Cabin temperature Press to activate deactivate the climate control system When the system is off outside air is prevented from entering the vehicle Turn the dial to increase decrease the ai...

Page 38: ...tion 2 Passenger temperature Press to activate separate passenger temperature control and turn the knob to increase decrease the air temperature on the passenger side of the vehicle 3 Passenger heated seat Press to heat the passenger heated seat Refer to Heated and cooled seats in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for more information 4 A C Press to activate deactivate air conditioning Use...

Page 39: ...en dual zone operation is disengaged 10 Driver cooled seat Press to cool the driver cooled seat Refer to Heated and cooled seats in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for more information 11 AUTO Press to engage full automatic operation Select the desired temperature using the temperature control The system will automatically determine fan speed airflow location A C on or off and outside or...

Page 40: ...butes air through the floor vents rear seat floor vents Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents de mister vents floor vents and rear seat floor vents The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging To return to full automatic control press AUTO on the main climate control bezel Fan Speed Press to increase the fan speed and to decrease fan speed Dual Press ...

Page 41: ...tationary for extended periods of time in gear it is recommended to run the A C in the MAX A C position reduce blower fan speed from the highest setting and put the vehicle s transmission into the PARK gear position automatic transmission only to continue to receive cool air from your A C system In AUTO mode press AUTO control and set to desired temperature In manual override mode select or A C an...

Page 42: ...o clear the rear window of fog and thin ice The ignition must be on to operate the rear window defroster The rear defroster turns off automatically after 10 minutes or when the ignition is turned off To manually turn off the defroster before 10 minutes have passed press the control again Do not use razor blades or other sharp objects to clean the inside of the rear window or to remove decals from ...

Page 43: ... the right then back to center to alert the driver that the system is working properly There is a delay of two to five seconds before the adaptive headlamp system will operate when the vehicle is driven as the system is inactive below 3 mph 5 km h Autolamp control The autolamp system provides light sensitive automatic on off control of the exterior lights When selected the automatic high beam syst...

Page 44: ...o be changed To program the auto lamp exit time delay 1 Start with the ignition off and the headlamp control in the autolamp position 2 Turn the headlamp switch to off 3 Turn the ignition on and then off 4 Turn the headlamp switch to the autolamp position The headlamps will turn on 5 Wait the desired amount of time for the exit delay you want up to three minutes then turn the headlamps off Fog lam...

Page 45: ...le operating scenarios are detailed below Scenario 1 Conditions The automatic high beam system is set to ON in the message center The headlamp switch is in auto lamps The automatic high beam system has turned the high beams on Operation The high beam switch will not perform any function Scenario 2 Conditions The automatic high beam system is set to ON in the message center The headlamp switch is i...

Page 46: ...o traffic in front of the vehicle the high beams will come on automatically and the light will display in the instrument panel if the following are true The headlamp control is in auto lamp mode The ambient light level is low enough that high beams are needed Vehicle speed must be greater than 32 mph 51 km h Severe weather is not detected Deactivating high beams The automatic high beams will deact...

Page 47: ...e is as follows Preconditions Vehicle is at a stop Ignition is in the on position The headlamp control is in the position High beams are off Programming Sequence 1 Turn the headlamp control from On to autolamp three times within two seconds ending in On 2 Cycle flash to pass three times using the multi function lever 3 The high beams will flash momentarily to confirm that the sensitivity setting h...

Page 48: ... blockage Flash to pass Pull toward you to activate and release to deactivate Daytime running lamps DRL if equipped To activate the ignition must be in the on position the headlamp control must be in the off autolamps or parking lamp position and the transmission must be out of the P Park position WARNING Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during inclement weather The Daytime Run...

Page 49: ...nsure that your displays are visible under all lighting conditions AIMING THE HEADLAMPS The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant If your vehicle has been in an accident the alignment of your headlamps should be checked by your authorized dealer Vertical aim adjustment 1 Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface approximately 25 feet 7 6...

Page 50: ...be adjusted using the next step 5 Locate the vertical adjuster on each headlamp Using a Phillips 2 screwdriver turn the adjuster either clockwise to adjust down or counterclockwise to adjust up The horizontal edge of the brighter light should touch the horizontal reference line 6 Close the hood and turn off the lamps HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS NON ADJUSTABLE TURN SIGNAL...

Page 51: ...ssembly 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 can form on the interior of the lens The thin mist eventually clears and exits through the vents during normal operation Clearing time may take as long as 48 hours under dry weather conditions Examples of acceptable condensation are Presence ...

Page 52: ... lamp 2 921 Sidemarker lamp rear 2 LED Tail lamp 2 LED Turn signal 4 HPC 16WY License plate lamp 2 168 High mount brake lamp 1 LED Fog lamp if equipped 2 H11 Map lamp 2 12V6W Dome reading lamps 3 578 To replace all instrument panel lights see your authorized dealer To replace these lamps see your authorized dealer Replacing interior bulbs Check the operation of all bulbs frequently Replacing exter...

Page 53: ...demarker lamp bulbs The brake tail turn side marker lamp and backup bulbs are located in the tail lamp assembly Follow the same steps to replace the bulbs Note Your vehicle is equipped with a tail lamp assembly containing integral multiple light emitting diodes LED for the stop tail and sidemarker functions If replacement is required see your authorized dealer 1 Turn signal bulbs 2 Backup lamp 3 S...

Page 54: ... required it is recommended that you see your authorized dealer Replacing license plate lamp bulbs 1 Make sure the headlamp switch is in the off position 2 Remove the two screws from the license plate lamp assembly 3 Remove bulb socket by turning counterclockwise 4 Carefully pull the bulb out from the socket Install new bulb s in reverse order Replacing fog lamp bulbs 1 Make sure the fog lamp swit...

Page 55: ...d More or less wiping may occur depending on humidity mist or light rain or road spray Keep the outside of the windshield clean especially the area around the rear view mirror where the sensor is located or rain sensor performance may be affected Note During winter driving conditions with ice snow or a salty road mist inconsistent wiping or smearing may occur In these conditions you can lower the ...

Page 56: ...shield wipers are turned on during daylight and the headlamp control is in the autolamp position the exterior lamps will turn on after a brief delay and will remain on until the wipers are turned off POWER TILT TELESCOPE STEERING COLUMN The steering column can be adjusted manually by moving the four way rocker adjustment control located below the turn signal wiper control stalk Hold the control to...

Page 57: ...ner visor must be retracted before moving it back toward the windshield OVERHEAD CONSOLE The appearance of your vehicle s overhead console will vary according to your option package Storage compartment The storage compartment may be used to store a pair of sunglasses Press the release area on the rear edge of the bin door to open the storage compartment The door will open to the full open position...

Page 58: ...ffects 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 adjustment Most geographic areas zones have a magnetic north compass point that varies slightly from the northerly direction on maps This variation is four degrees...

Page 59: ...radio preset buttons together repeatedly until ZONE XX changes to the correct zone 1 15 in the CID 5 The direction will display after the buttons are 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 e...

Page 60: ...utility compartment that has an audio input jack USB port and power point inside Note Move the arm rests to the rearward position to open the utility compartment 3 Rear power point heated seat switches and air vents to the rear seating positions 4 Power point door and a power rear sunshade control if equipped WARNING Use only soft cups in the cupholder Hard objects can injure you in a collision AU...

Page 61: ...ngine is required to be running to avoid unintentional discharge of the battery To prevent the battery from being discharged do not use the power point longer than necessary when the engine is not running do not leave battery chargers video game adapters computers and other devices plugged in overnight or when the vehicle is parked for extended periods Always keep the power point caps closed when ...

Page 62: ... and moon roof if equipped by using the door key in the driver door key cylinder or the control on the remote transmitter Refer to the Locks and Security chapter for the Opening and closing all windows and moon roof feature Rear Window Buffeting When one or both of the rear windows are open the vehicle may demonstrate a wind throb or buffeting noise This noise can be alleviated by lowering a front...

Page 63: ...de To override a bounce back condition within two seconds after the window reaches the bounce back position pull and hold the switch up and the window will travel up with no bounce back or pinch protection If the switch is released before the window is fully closed the window will stop For example this can be used to overcome the resistance of ice on the window or seals Window lock The window lock...

Page 64: ...G Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is in motion Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror Your vehicle is equipped with an interior rear view mirror and a driver s side exterior mirror that have auto dimming function The electronic day night mirrors will change from the normal high reflective state to the non glare darkened state when bright lights glare reach the interior mirror When ...

Page 65: ...c dimming feature The driver s side view mirror has an auto dimming function For more information refer to Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror in this chapter Heated outside mirrors Both mirrors are heated automatically to remove ice mist and fog when the rear window defrost is activated Note With the Auto dimming feature the mirror glass is thicker and will take longer to defrost Do not r...

Page 66: ...e to the desired speed 3 Press the SET or SET control and release it 4 Take your foot off the accelerator pedal 5 The indicator light on the instrument cluster will turn on Note Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when 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 ...

Page 67: ...operate the Tap Up function Press and release this control to increase the vehicle set speed in small amounts 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 two ways to reduce a set speed Press and hold the SET control until you get to the desired speed ...

Page 68: ...cle in front of you in the same lane The driver can select from one of three GAP settings the controls are located on the steering wheel At startup the system defaults to the comfort GAP setting Once activated the driver can deactivate the system at any time by either pressing the brake pedal or pressing the steering wheel ON OFF control In addition the driver can temporarily increase the vehicle ...

Page 69: ...or leaving a highway in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding slippery or unpaved WARNING Do not use in poor visibility specifically fog rain spray or snow Setting adaptive cruise control Note It is the drivers responsibility to stay alert drive safely and be in control of the vehicle at all times The controls for using your cruise control are located on the steering wheel 1 Press and release...

Page 70: ...lision without driver intervention Always apply the brakes when necessary Failing to do so may result in a collision serious injury or death When a vehicle ahead of you enters the same lane or a slower vehicle is ahead in the same lane the vehicle speed will adjust automatically to maintain a preset gap distance The distance setting is adjustable refer to Setting the gap distance in this section T...

Page 71: ...l only warns of vehicles detected by the radar sensor In some cases there may be no warning or the warning may be delayed The driver should always apply the brakes when necessary Failing to do so may result in a collision serious injury or death Setting the gap distance The distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you can be decreased or increased by pressing control GAP will be d...

Page 72: ...RIDE is displayed in the message center When the accelerator is released the ACC function will operate again and vehicle speed will decrease to the set speed or a lower speed if following a slower vehicle Changing the set speed There are three ways to change the set speed Accelerate or brake to the desired speed and press and release the SET or SET control Increase or decrease the speed by holding...

Page 73: ...will be released The driver must take control at this time Hilly condition usage It is recommended that the driver select a lower gear position when ACC is active in situations such as prolonged downhill driving on steep grades i e driving in mountainous areas In these situations additional engine braking is needed to reduce the load on the vehicle s regular brake system to prevent them from overh...

Page 74: ...sed Detection issues The radar sensor has a limited field of vision In some situations it may not detect vehicles at all or detect a vehicle later than expected Detection issues can occur When driving on a different line than the vehicle in front With vehicles that edge into your lane These vehicles can only be detected once they have moved fully into your lane Driver Controls 74 ...

Page 75: ...ctivating when requested These conditions include The sensor is blocked refer to Blocked sensor in this section Brake temperature is high refer to Hilly condition usage in this section A failure has occurred in the ACC system or related system Blocked sensor If the message CRUISE RADAR BLOCKED is displayed the radar signals from the sensor have been obstructed a vehicle ahead cannot be detected an...

Page 76: ...l collisions Swirling water or snow or ice on the surface of the road may interfere with the radar signals Do not use ACC in these conditions because it may not detect warn or respond to potential collisions WARNING Do not use ACC when towing a trailer with brake controls Aftermarket trailer brakes will not function properly when ACC is activated because the brakes are electronically controlled Fa...

Page 77: ... 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 channels In any mode Press VOL or VOL to adjust the volume Driver Controls 77 ...

Page 78: ...stem SYNC威 hands free control features if equipped Press control briefly until the voice icon appears on the Navigation display to use the voice command feature Press to activate phone mode or answer a phone call Press and hold to exit phone mode or end call For further information on the Navigation system SYNC威 system refer to the Navigation System and SYNC威 supplements DUAL PANEL MOON ROOF AND P...

Page 79: ...ess open feature press the SLIDE control and release quickly WARNING When closing the dual panel moon roof you should verify that it is free of obstructions and ensure that children and or pets are not in the proximity of the roof opening To close the dual panel moon roof Pull the SLIDE control down To activate the automatic one touch express close feature pull the SLIDE control down and release q...

Page 80: ...dio frequency codes of most transmitters to operate garage doors entry gate operators security systems entry door locks and home or office lighting WARNING When programming your HomeLink威 Wireless Control System to a garage door or gate be sure that people and objects are out of the way to prevent potential injury or damage Do not use the HomeLink威 Wireless Control System with any garage door open...

Page 81: ...eplace Step 2 with procedures noted in the Gate Operator and Canadian Programming in this section for Canadian residents 3 Firmly press hold for five seconds and release the programmed HomeLink威 button up to two separate times to activate the door If the door does not activate press and hold the just trained HomeLink威 button and observe the indicator light If the indicator light stays on constantl...

Page 82: ...ur hand held transmitter may automatically stop transmitting not allowing enough time for HomeLink威 to accept the signal from the hand held transmitter After completing Step 1 outlined in the Programming section replace Step 2 with the following Note If programming a garage door opener or gate operator it is advised to unplug the device during the cycling process to prevent overheating Continue to...

Page 83: ...erased Press and hold the two outer HomeLink威 buttons until the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds Release both buttons Do not hold for longer that 30 seconds HomeLink威 is now in the train or learning mode and can be programmed at any time beginning with Step 1 in the Programming section Reprogramming a single HomeLink姞 button To program a device to HomeLink威 using a HomeLink威 button...

Page 84: ...set Press this control to select and reset functions shown in the INFO menu and SETUP menu Info menu Pressing this control displays the following Trip Odometer A or B Distance to Empty Average Fuel Economy Instantaneous Fuel Economy Timer Trip odometer Refer to Gauges in the Instrument Cluster chapter Distance to empty DTE Selecting this function from the INFO menu estimates approximately how far ...

Page 85: ...nomy by dividing 100 miles traveled by gallons of fuel used kilometers traveled by liters used your figure may be different than displayed for the following reasons Your vehicle was not perfectly level during fill up Differences in the automatic shut off points on the fuel pumps at service stations Variations in top off procedure from one fill up to another Rounding of the displayed values to the ...

Page 86: ...ws one or no bars illuminated Instantaneous fuel economy cannot be reset Timer Select this function from the INFO menu to display a timer To operate the timer perform the following 1 Press and release RESET to start or stop the timer 2 Press and hold RESET for two seconds to reset the timer Setup menu Press this control for the following displays System Check Oil Life Units English Metric Auto hig...

Page 87: ...2 WASHER FLUID LEVEL 3 DOOR AJAR STATUS 4 TRUNK AJAR CLOSED 5 BRAKE SYSTEM 6 TIRE PRESSURE 7 REMOVE OBJECTS NEAR PASSENGER SEAT 8 ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL if equipped 9 PARK AID 10 FUEL LEVEL Oil life An oil change is required whenever indicated by the message center USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS To reset the oil monitoring system to 100 after each oil change approximately 7 500 miles 12 000 km ...

Page 88: ... current units to be displayed 2 Press the RESET control to change from English to Metric Auto high beam if equipped This feature automatically turns on your high beams if it is dark enough and no other traffic is present 1 To disable enable the auto high beam feature select this function from the SETUP menu for the current display mode 2 Press the RESET control to turn the auto high beam ON or OF...

Page 89: ...isplay mode 2 Press the RESET control switch to turn the autounlock ON or OFF Easy entry seat This feature automatically moves the drivers seat backwards for easy exit from the vehicle 1 To disable enable the easy entry seat feature select this function from the SETUP menu for the current display mode 2 Press the RESET control to turn the easy entry seat ON or OFF Reverse sensing system rear park ...

Page 90: ...o set the language choice System warnings System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle s operating systems In the event of a multiple warning situation the message center will cycle the display to show all warnings by displaying each one for several seconds The message center will display the last selected feature if there are no more warning messages This allows ...

Page 91: ... after the ignition is turned from off to on Brake fluid level low Washer fluid level low Low tire pressure Tire pressure monitor fault Tire pressure sensor fault Trunk ajar Remove objects near pass seat AWD off if equipped CHECK AWD if equipped Integrated key programming status if equipped Maximum number of Integrated Keys exceeded Cruise On if equipped Adaptive Cruise Control warnings Cruise Off...

Page 92: ...left door is not completely closed REAR RIGHT DOOR AJAR Displayed when the rear right door is not completely closed PARK BRAKE ENGAGED Displayed when the manual park brake is set the engine is running and the vehicle is driven more than 3 mph 5 km h If the warning stays on after the park brake is released contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible FUEL LEVEL LOW Displayed as an early remin...

Page 93: ...your spare tire is in use For more information on how the system operates under these conditions refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS in the Tires Wheels and Loading chapter If the warning stays on or continues to come on contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible TRUNK AJAR Displayed when the trunk is not completely closed REMOVE OBJECTS NEAR PASS SEAT Displayed when objects are ...

Page 94: ...ng CRUISE MALFUNCTION if equipped Displayed when a radar malfunction is preventing the ACC from engaging CRUISE RADAR BLOCKED if equipped Displayed when the radar is blocked because of poor radar visibility due to bad weather or ice mud water in front of radar Driver can typically clean the sensor to resolve PRESS BRAKE TO START if equipped Displayed when the start stop button is pressed without t...

Page 95: ... in the accessory ignition state STARTING SYSTEM FAULT if equipped This message is displayed when there is a problem with your vehicle s starting security system your vehicle will not be able to start See your authorized dealer for service FOB PROGRAMMED 3 FOBS TOTAL if equipped Displayed during spare key programming when a third Intelligent Access Key is programmed to the system FOB PROGRAMMED 4 ...

Page 96: ... of the steering wheel CARGO AREA FEATURES Cargo net if equipped The cargo net secures lightweight objects in the cargo area Attach the net to the anchors provided Do not put more than 50 lb 22 kg in the net WARNING This net is not designed to restrain objects during a collision Driver Controls 96 ...

Page 97: ...ecuriLock威 keys without remote entry transmitter functionality can also be purchased from your authorized dealer if desired To avoid activating the remote entry functions when starting and turning off your vehicle refer to Recommended handling of the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter IKT in this section Always carry a spare key with you in case of an emergency For more information regarding programmi...

Page 98: ...he IKT into the ignition cylinder place your thumb on the center thumb rest of the IKT and forefinger on the logo badge on the opposite side To gain more leverage when rotating the IKT in the ignition lock cylinder you can readjust the location of your thumb to grasp the IKT on the outer edge next to the control Likewise when rotating the IKT to the off position in the ignition lock cylinder the b...

Page 99: ...n on the back of the transmitter and slide the blade out Your IA keys are programmed to your vehicle You cannot enter or start your vehicle with an unprogrammed key If you lose one or both of your IA keys replacements are available from your authorized dealer For more information on programming replacement IA keys refer to the SecuriLock威 passive anti theft system section in this chapter Note Your...

Page 100: ...y any method regardless of whether the key is in the ignition or not Smart unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys if equipped The smart unlock feature is intended to prevent you from unintentionally locking your IA key inside your vehicle s passenger compartment or trunk When you lock your vehicle using the driver or passenger power door lock control with the door open after you close the door the ve...

Page 101: ...Press and hold the control on the transmitter for at least two seconds or turn the key toward the rear of the vehicle unlock position and hold it for more than two seconds to begin to open the windows and vent the moon roof power shade opens For the driver door key cylinder returning the key to the center position will stop all motion For the transmitter pressing either the or control on the trans...

Page 102: ...hange to the feature has occurred Autolock feature The autolock feature will lock all the doors when all the doors are closed the ignition is on you shift into any gear putting the vehicle in motion and the vehicle attains a speed greater than 12 mph 20 km h The autolock feature repeats when any door is opened then closed while the ignition is on and the vehicle speed is 9 mph 15 km h or lower and...

Page 103: ...onfirm programming mode has been entered and is active 6 To enable disable the autolock feature press the unlock control then press the lock control The horn will chirp once if autolock was deactivated or twice one short and one long chirp if autolock was activated 7 Turn the ignition off The horn will chirp once to confirm the procedure is complete Keyless entry keypad autolock enable disable pro...

Page 104: ...his feature Through your authorized dealer by using a power door unlock lock sequence using a keypad procedure or by using the instrument cluster message center Refer to Message center in the Driver Controls chapter Note The autounlock feature can be activated deactivated independently of the autolock feature Power door lock switch autounlock enable disable procedure Before starting ensure the ign...

Page 105: ... ignition off The horn will chirp once to confirm the procedure is complete Keyless entry keypad autounlock enable disable procedure 1 Turn the ignition off 2 Close all the doors 3 Enter factory set 5 digit entry code 4 Press and hold the 3 4 While holding the 3 4 press and release the 7 8 While still holding the 3 4 press and release the 7 8 a second time 5 Release the 3 4 The user will receive a...

Page 106: ...ors Insert the key and turn to the lock position key horizontal to engage the childproof locks Insert the key and turn to the unlock position key vertical to disengage the childproof locks INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE Your vehicle is equipped with a mechanical interior luggage compartment release handle that provides a means of escape for children and adults in the event they become locked...

Page 107: ...hicle doors and luggage compartment locked and keep keys and remote transmitters out of a child s reach Unsupervised children could lock themselves in the trunk and risk injury Children should be taught not to play in vehicles WARNING Do not leave children unreliable adults or animals unattended in the vehicle On hot days the temperature in the trunk or vehicle interior can rise very quickly Expos...

Page 108: ...ceived including interference that may cause undesired operation Integrated Keyhead Transmitters Intelligent Access key Refer to Intelligent Access in this section for more features Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment The typical operating range for your transmitter is approximately 33 feet...

Page 109: ...rtain implanted medical devices such as pacemakers or cardiac defibrillators People having such implanted medical devices should ask the medical device manufacturer or their physician whether the Intelligent Access system may affect the equipment before coming into close proximity with a vehicle equipped with Intelligent Access Failure to do so may result in interference with the medical device wh...

Page 110: ...o open the driver s door in this situation refer to Intelligent access key in this chapter for more information on the location and use of the mechanical key blade A mechanical key is needed for access if the IA key battery or vehicle battery is low Push button start Your vehicle is equipped with a push button start system which allows you to start your vehicle without using a key To operate the p...

Page 111: ...irp twice and the lamps will not flash Car finder Press twice within three seconds The horn will chirp and the turn lamps will flash It is recommended that this method be used to locate your vehicle rather than using the panic alarm Sounding a panic alarm Press to activate the alarm The horn will sound and the turn lamps will flash for a maximum of three minutes Press again or turn the ignition on...

Page 112: ...trol on the driver s door for five seconds A tone will be heard after 11 2 seconds when the memory store is done continue to hold until a second tone is heard after five seconds 3 Within three seconds press the on the transmitter 4 A tone will be heard when the activation is complete 5 Repeat this procedure for another transmitter if desired Deactivating the memory feature To deactivate this featu...

Page 113: ...Note Please refer to local regulations when disposing of transmitter batteries 3 Insert the new battery Refer to the instructions inside the IKT for the correct orientation of the battery Press the battery down to ensure that the battery is fully seated in the battery housing cavity 4 Snap the battery cover back onto the key Intelligent Access key IA key 1 Remove the backup key from the transmitte...

Page 114: ...e to buy additional transmitters you can either reprogram them yourself or take all transmitters to your authorized dealer for reprogramming How to reprogram your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters IKTs or Intelligent Access Keys IA keys To program a new IKTs or IA keys yourself refer to SecuriLock威 passive anti theft section of this chapter Note At least two already programmed transmitters are requi...

Page 115: ...ing the key in the driver door cylinder or after 25 seconds of illumination Note On some vehicles the perimeter lamps illuminated entry feature will not activate in daylight conditions Deactivating activating perimeter lamps illuminated entry You may enable disable this feature by having your vehicle serviced by your authorized dealer You may also perform the following power door lock sequence to ...

Page 116: ...ignition is turned off and the key is removed from the ignition IKT only the interior dome lamps and the exterior mirror puddle lamps if equipped will illuminate The lights will turn off if all the doors remain closed and 25 seconds elapse or the key is inserted in the ignition IKT only or if equipped with Intelligent access with push button start feature the start button is pressed Battery saver ...

Page 117: ...ve box and is available from your authorized dealer You can also create up to three of your own 5 digit personal entry codes Note If your vehicle is equipped with the Intelligent Access feature your keypad will still function normally if you enter your personal entry code or factory set code However if your transmitter is within range of the driver s door an Intelligent Access unlock will also occ...

Page 118: ...ve 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 All personal codes are now erased and only the factory set 5 digit code will work Anti scan feature If the wrong code has been entered seven times 35...

Page 119: ...doors You do not need to enter the keypad code first SECURILOCK姞 PASSIVE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM SecuriLock威 passive anti theft system is an engine immobilization system This system is designed to help prevent the engine from being started unless a coded Integrated Keyhead Transmitter IKT or Intelligent Access Keys programmed to your vehicle is used The use of the wrong type of coded key may lead to a n...

Page 120: ...wo seconds to indicate the SecuriLock威 system is functioning as a theft deterrent When the ignition is on the indicator will glow for three seconds to indicate normal system functionality IKT equipped vehicles only If a problem occurs with the SecuriLock威 system the indicator will flash rapidly or glow steadily when the ignition is in the on position If this occurs turn the ignition off then back ...

Page 121: ...ll as a remote keyless entry transmitter A maximum of four Intelligent Access Keys can be programmed to your vehicle If your programmed transmitters or standard SecuriLock威 coded keys IKTs only are lost or stolen and you don t have an extra coded key you will need to have your vehicle towed to an authorized dealer The key codes need to be erased from your vehicle and new coded keys will need to be...

Page 122: ...ition off and remove the second previously programmed coded key from the ignition 7 After three seconds but within 20 seconds of turning the ignition off and removing the previously programmed coded key insert the new unprogrammed key new key valet key into the ignition 8 Turn the ignition from off to on Keep the ignition on for at least six seconds 9 Remove the newly programmed coded key from the...

Page 123: ...actly as described below and perform all steps within 30 seconds of starting the sequence If any steps are performed out of sequence stop and wait for at least one minute before starting again Please read and understand the entire procedure before you begin 1 Place the new unprogrammed Intelligent Access Key in the pocket inside the glove box 2 Press the driver or passenger power door unlock contr...

Page 124: ...ized dealer to aid in troubleshooting Arming the system When armed this system will respond if unauthorized entry is attempted When unauthorized entry occurs the system will flash the turn signal lamps and will sound the horn The system is ready to arm whenever the ignition is off Any of the following actions will prearm the alarm system Press the control on the transmitter When you press the lock...

Page 125: ...ing the vehicle is locked and entering the 20 second countdown Disarming the system You can disarm the system by any of the following actions Unlock the doors by using your transmitter Unlock the doors by using your keyless entry pad Unlock the driver door or all doors using the Intelligent Access if equipped If equipped with Intelligent Access Key unlock the driver s door with a key Turn the key ...

Page 126: ...m will be triggered if Any door the hood or the trunk is opened without using the door key keypad Integrated Keyhead Transmitter or Intelligent Access Key Turn the ignition on with an invalid SecuriLock威 key or IKT if equipped Locks and Security 126 ...

Page 127: ...ched 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 its ...

Page 128: ...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 129: ...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 130: ...d too far can take off weight from the seat cushion and affect the decision of the passenger sensing system resulting in serious injury or death in a crash Always sit upright against your seatback with your feet on the floor WARNING To reduce the risk of possible serious injury Do not hang objects off seat back or stow objects in map pocket if equipped when a child is in the front passenger seat D...

Page 131: ...Press the front portion to tilt the seat Press the control to move the seat forward backward up or down Press the control to recline the seatback forward or rearward Seating and Safety Restraints 131 ...

Page 132: ...ust exercise care when using the seat heater The seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures especially if used for long periods of time Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat such as a blanket or cushion because this may cause the seat heater to overheat Do not puncture the seat with pins needles or other pointed objects because this may damage the heating element ...

Page 133: ...gh cool setting three indicator lights Continue pressing to scroll through the other settings medium cool two indicator lights low cool one indicator light or off If the engine falls below 350 RPMs while the cooled seats are on the feature will turn itself off and will need to be reactivated Climate controlled seats air filter replacement The climate controlled seat system includes air filters tha...

Page 134: ... air filter toward the front of the vehicle 3 Remove filter To install a filter 1 First position the filter in it s housing making sure that the far forward end is all the way up in the housing 2 Push in on the center of the outside edge of the filter and rotate up into the housing until it clips into position Seating and Safety Restraints 134 ...

Page 135: ...may be programmed at any time The memory positions are also recalled when you press your remote entry transmitter unlock control if the transmitter is programmed to a memory position or when you enter a valid personal entry code that is programmed to a memory position To program the memory feature to a remote entry transmitter and for more information on how to use the keypad refer to Remote entry...

Page 136: ...y feature can be turned off or on through the vehicle message center Refer to Message center in the Driver controls chapter REAR SEATS Seat mounted cup holders and armrest storage compartment Cup holders and a storage compartment are located in the rear seat armrest To access the cup holders rotate armrest into use position To open the storage compartment pull up on the latch WARNING Use only soft...

Page 137: ...xhaustion or other physical conditions must exercise care when using the seat heater The seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures especially if used for long periods of time Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat such as a blanket or cushion because this may cause the seat heater to overheat Do not puncture the seat with pins needles or other pointed objects beca...

Page 138: ... is on activating the high or low heated seat switch enables heating mode When activated they will turn off automatically when the ignition is off The indicator light will illuminate when the heated seats have been activated SAFETY RESTRAINTS Personal Safety System姞 The Personal Safety System威 provides an improved overall level of frontal crash protection to front seat occupants and is designed to...

Page 139: ...ates the safety belt pretensioners and or either one or both stages of the dual stage airbag supplemental restraints based on crash severity and occupant conditions The fact that the pretensioners or airbags did not activate for both front seat occupants in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system Rather it means the Personal Safety System威 determined the accident conditio...

Page 140: ... very close to the airbag For other occupants this occurs when the occupant is not properly restrained by safety belts or child safety seats and they move forward during pre crash braking The most effective way to reduce the risk of unnecessary injuries is to make sure all occupants are properly restrained Accident statistics suggest that children are much safer when properly restrained in the rea...

Page 141: ...e retractor in a gradual and controlled manner in response to the occupant s forward momentum This helps reduce the risk of force related injuries to the occupant s chest by limiting the load on the occupant Refer to Energy management feature front outboard section in this chapter Determining if the Personal Safety System姞 is operational The Personal Safety System威 uses a warning light in the inst...

Page 142: ...traint system SRS is provided WARNING It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly WAR...

Page 143: ...ngue is coming from until you hear a snap and feel it latch Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle 2 To unfasten press the release button and remove the tongue from the buckle All restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts While you are fastened in the safety belt the combination lap shoulder belt adjusts to your movement However if you brake hard turn hard o...

Page 144: ...ree shoulder belt length adjustment to your movements and locking in response to vehicle movement For example if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 5 mph 8 km h or more the combination safety belts will lock to help reduce forward movement of the driver and passengers Automatic locking mode When to use the automatic locking mode ...

Page 145: ...es and attaching hardware should be inspected by an authorized dealer after any collision to verify that the automatic locking retractor feature for child seats is still working properly Safety belt assemblies should be inspected by an authorized dealer and must be replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted Failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly could increase the risk of...

Page 146: ...board passenger seating positions The safety belt pretensioner tightens the safety belts firmly against the occupant s body at the start of the crash WARNING The driver and front passenger safety belt system including retractors buckles and height adjusters must be replaced if the vehicle is involved in a collision that results in deployment of front airbags seat mounted side airbags and Safety Ca...

Page 147: ...safety belt warning function This feature provides additional reminders by intermittently sounding a chime and illuminating the safety belt warning light in the instrument 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 potential...

Page 148: ...ger 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 has been switched on The Belt Minder威 feature is activated 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 be...

Page 149: ...ccur in single vehicle crashes many when no other vehicles are around Belts wrinkle my clothes Possibly but a serious crash can do much more than wrinkle your clothes particularly if you are unbelted The people I m with don t wear belts Set the example teen deaths occur 4 times more often in vehicles with TWO or MORE people Children and younger brothers sisters imitate behavior they see I have an ...

Page 150: ...tion as this will terminate the process Read Steps 1 4 thoroughly before proceeding with the deactivation activation programming procedure Note The driver and front passenger Belt Minder威 features must be disabled enabled separately Both cannot be disable enabled during the same key cycle The driver and front passenger Belt Minder威 features can be deactivated activated by performing the following ...

Page 151: ...ee seconds This will enable the Belt Minder威 feature for that seating position if it is currently disabled As confirmation the safety belt warning light will flash four times per second for three seconds followed by three seconds with the light off then followed by the safety belt warning light flashing four times per second for three seconds again AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM SRS The airb...

Page 152: ...r should be properly restrained in a rear seating position WARNING National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA recommends a minimum distance of at least 10 inches 25 cm between an occupant s chest and the driver airbag module WARNING Never place your arm over the airbag module as a deploying airbag can result in serious arm fractures or other injuries Steps you can take to properly positi...

Page 153: ...ow hooks may affect the performance of the airbag system increasing the risk of injury Do not modify the front end of the vehicle Children and airbags Children must always be properly restrained Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of i...

Page 154: ... airbag deployment it is normal to notice a smoke like powdery residue or smell the burnt propellant This may consist of cornstarch talcum powder to lubricate the bag or sodium compounds e g baking soda that result from the combustion process that inflates the airbag Small amounts of sodium hydroxide may be present which may irritate the skin and eyes but none of the residue is toxic While the sys...

Page 155: ...fety belt pretensioner a readiness light and tone diagnostic module the electrical wiring which connects the components Front passenger sensing system Refer to Front passenger sensing system later in this chapter Passenger airbag off or pass airbag off indicator lamp Refer to Front passenger sensing system later in this chapter The diagnostic module monitors its own internal circuits and the suppl...

Page 156: ... seat side airbag if the seat is empty and safety belt is unbuckled The front passenger sensing system uses a passenger airbag off or pass airbag off indicator which will illuminate and stay lit to remind you that the front passenger frontal airbag is disabled The indicator lamp is located on the instrument panel below the audio controls and above the climate controls Note The indicator lamp will ...

Page 157: ... to place the seatback in the full upright position Have the person sit upright in the seat centered on the seat cushion with the person s legs comfortably extended Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in this position for about two minutes This will allow the system to detect that person and enable the passenger s frontal airbag If the indicator lamp remains lit even after this the pers...

Page 158: ...the seat cushion For most objects that are in the front passenger seat the passenger airbag will be disabled Even though the passenger airbag is disabled the pass airbag off lamp may or may not be illuminated according to the table below Objects Pass Airbag Off Indicator Light Passenger Airbag Small i e three ring binder small purse bottled water Unlit Disabled Medium i e heavy briefcase fully pac...

Page 159: ... In case there is a problem with the front passenger sensing system the airbag readiness lamp in the instrument cluster will stay lit If the airbag readiness lamp is lit do the following The driver and or adult passengers should check for any objects that may be lodged underneath the front passenger seat or cargo interfering with the seat If objects are lodged and or cargo is interfering with the ...

Page 160: ...de airbag system will either flash or stay lit The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is switched on A series of five beeps will be heard The tone pattern will repeat periodically until the problem and or light are repaired If any of these things happen even intermittently have the supplemental restraint system serviced at an authorized dealer immediately Unless service...

Page 161: ...safety experts known as the Side Airbag Technical Working Group These recommended testing procedures help reduce the risk of injuries related to the deployment of side airbags The side airbag system consists of the following An inflatable nylon bag airbag with a gas generator concealed behind the outboard bolster of the driver and front passenger seatbacks A special seat cover designed to allow ai...

Page 162: ...hat 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 means the forces were not of the type sufficient to cause activation Side airbags are designed to inflate in side impact collisions not roll over rear impact frontal or near frontal collisions unless the collision causes sufficient lateral decelera...

Page 163: ...e you as it 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 See your authorized dealer 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 provided WARNIN...

Page 164: ...ar one on each side of the vehicle Two crash sensors located at the C pillar behind the rear doors one on each side of the vehicle 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 injuries in the event of a significant side impact collision or rollover event Children 12 years old and under should alwa...

Page 165: ... 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 headliner must be inspected and serviced by an authorized dealer If the...

Page 166: ...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 For disposal of airbags or airbag equipped vehicles see your authorized dealer Airbags MUST BE disposed of by qualified personnel SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHI...

Page 167: ...in safety seats made especially for their height age and weight may result in an increased risk of serious injury or death to your child Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children Child size height weight or age Recommended restraint type Infants or toddlers Children weighing 40 lb 18 kg or less generally age four or younger Use a child safety seat sometimes called an infant carrier conver...

Page 168: ... and seatback upright You are required by law to properly use safety seats for infants and toddlers in the U S and Canada Many states and provinces require that small children use approved booster seats until they reach age eight a height of 4 ft 9 in 1 45 meters tall or 80 lb 36 kg Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements regarding the safety of children in your veh...

Page 169: ...child seat Up to 48 lb 21 kg X X X Forward facing child seat Over 48 lb 21 kg X X WARNING Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child seat NEVER place a rear facing child seat in front of an active air bag 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 seatin...

Page 170: ...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 171: ...elt 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 belt positioning boosters as specified by your child safety seat manufacturer should always properly wear safety belts SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN Infant and or toddler seats Use a safety seat that is recommended for the size and weight of the c...

Page 172: ...il 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 the safety seat with the tongue between the child seat and the release button to help prevent accidental unbuckling Place vehicle seat back in upright position Put the safety belt in the automatic locking mode Refer to step 5 below WARNING Depending ...

Page 173: ...he shoulder belt and then grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together 3 While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer s instructions Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted Seating and Safety Restraints 173 ...

Page 174: ...out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is in the automatic locking mode you should not be able to pull more belt out If the retractor is not locked repeat Steps 5 and 6 8 Remove remaining slack from the belt Force the seat down with extra weight e g by pressing down or kneeling on the child restraint while pulling up on the shoulder belt in order to force slack from the belt This is neces...

Page 175: ...two 2 lower anchors located where the vehicle seat back and seat cushion meet called the seat bight and one 1 top tether anchor located behind that seating position LATCH compatible child safety seats have two rigid or webbing mounted attachments that connect to the two lower anchors at the LATCH equipped seating positions in your vehicle This type of attachment method eliminates the need to use s...

Page 176: ...ts of the child seat only to the anchors shown All the LATCH lower anchors are equally spaced 280 mm 11 inches apart so that a single LATCH child seat can be installed at any rear seating position If two child safety seats are installed using the LATCH lower anchors they must be placed in the outboard seating positions only If three child safety seats are installed you can install two using the LA...

Page 177: ...ard and back where it is secured to the vehicle The seat should move less than one inch when you do this for a proper installation If the safety seat is not anchored properly the risk of a child being injured in a crash greatly increases WARNING Depending on where you secure a child restraint and depending on the child restraint design you may block access to certain safety belt buckle assemblies ...

Page 178: ...r marked with the tether anchor symbol shown with title 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 shown The tether strap may not work properly if attached somewhere other than the correct tether anchor Once the child safety seat has been installed using either the safety belt the lowe...

Page 179: ... about 40 lb 18 kg and are around four 4 years of age Consult your child safety seat owner guide for the weight height and age limits specific to your child safety seat Keep your child in the child safety seat if it properly fits the child remains appropriate for their weight height and age AND if properly secured to the vehicle Although the lap shoulder belt will provide some protection children ...

Page 180: ...he vehicle seat and lap shoulder belt to fit properly Generally this is when they reach a height of at least 4 feet 9 inches 1 45 meters tall around age eight to age twelve and between 40 lb 18 kg and 80 lb 36 kg or upward to 100 lb 45 kg if recommended by your child restraint manufacturer Many state and provincial laws require that children use approved booster seats until they reach age eight a ...

Page 181: ...k 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 a backless booster seat you cannot find a seating positi...

Page 182: ...ld be low and snug across the child s hips If the booster seat 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 increase...

Page 183: ...er belt height adjusters if equipped shoulder belt guide on 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 ...

Page 184: ...ment of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as the government has written it Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half 11 2 times as well on the g...

Page 185: ...perly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure TIRES Tires are designed to give many thousands of miles of service but they must be maintained in order to get the maximum benefit from them Glossary of tire terminology Tire label A label showing the OE Original Equipment tire ...

Page 186: ...he vehicle Rim The metal support wheel for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are seated INFLATING YOUR TIRES Safe operation of your vehicle requires that your tires are properly inflated Remember that a tire can lose up to half of its air pressure without appearing flat Every day before you drive check your tires If one looks lower than the others use a tire gauge to che...

Page 187: ...ssure and or the pressure at which the maximum load can be carried by the tire This pressure is normally higher than the manufacturer s recommended cold inflation pressure which can be 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 The cold inflation pressure should never be set lower than the recommended pressure ...

Page 188: ...d Dissimilar spare tires see the Dissimilar spare tire wheel information section for description Store and maintain at the higher of the front and rear inflation pressure as shown on the Tire Label 6 Visually inspect the tires to make sure there are no nails or other objects embedded that could poke a hole in the tire and cause an air leak 7 Check the sidewalls to make sure there are no gouges cut...

Page 189: ...idewalls 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 Tires can be damaged during off road use so inspection after off road use is also recommended WARNING Age Tires degrade over time depending on many factors such as weather storage conditions...

Page 190: ...ect 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 wheel size may be found o...

Page 191: ...sional 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 wheel valve stems when the road tires are replaced on your vehicle It is recommended that the two front tires or two rear tires generally be replaced as a pair The tire pressure se...

Page 192: ...d 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 cause the front end of your vehicle to become misaligned or cause damage to your tires If your vehicle seems to pull to one side when you re driving the whee...

Page 193: ... Front Wheel Drive FWD vehicles front tires at top of diagram Rear Wheel Drive RWD vehicles Four Wheel Drive 4WD All Wheel Drive AWD vehicles front tires at top of diagram Tires Wheels and Loading 193 ...

Page 194: ...ace standardized information on the sidewall of all tires This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also provides a U S DOT Tire Identification Number for safety standard certification and in case of a recall Information on P type tires P215 65R15 95H is an example of a tire size load index and speed rating The definitions of these items are listed b...

Page 195: ...ndition of load and inflation pressure The tires on your vehicle may operate at different conditions for load and inflation pressure These speed ratings may need to be adjusted for the difference in conditions The ratings range from 81 mph 130 km h to 186 mph 299 km h These ratings are listed in the following chart Note You may not find this information on all tires because it is not required by f...

Page 196: ...others 11 Maximum Load Indicates the maximum load in kilograms and pounds that can be carried by the tire Refer to the Safety Compliance Certification Label which is located on the B Pillar or the edge of the driver s door for the correct tire pressure for your vehicle 12 Treadwear Traction and Temperature Grades Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the t...

Page 197: ...tion contained on the tire sidewall for LT type tires LT type tires have some additional information beyond those of P type tires these differences are described below Note Tire Quality Grades do not apply to this type of tire 1 LT Indicates a tire designated by the Tire and Rim Association T RA that is intended for service on light trucks 2 Load Range Load Inflation Limits Indicates the tire s lo...

Page 198: ...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 199: ...ty Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance 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 malfu...

Page 200: ...pter Failure to properly maintain your tire pressure could increase the risk of tire failure loss of control vehicle rollover and personal injury Changing tires with TPMS Each road tire is equipped with a tire pressure sensor fastened to the inside rim of the wheel The pressure sensor is covered by the tire and is not visible unless the tire is removed The pressure sensor is located opposite 180 d...

Page 201: ... short time later turns OFF your tire pressure still needs to be checked Visit www checkmytires org for additional information When your temporary spare tire is installed When one of your road tires needs to be replaced with the temporary spare the TPMS system will continue to identify an issue to remind you that the damaged road wheel tire needs to be repaired and put back on your vehicle To rest...

Page 202: ...r 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 Spare tire in use Your temporary spare tire is in use Repair the damaged road wheel tire and reinstall it on th...

Page 203: ...s section TPMS malfunction If your tires are properly inflated and your spare tire is not in use and the TPMS warning light still flashes contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible When inflating your tires When putting air into your tires such as at a gas station or in your garage the Tire Pressure Monitoring System may not respond immediately to the air added to your tires It may take up...

Page 204: ... necessary Check air pressure in the road tires If any tire is under inflated carefully drive the vehicle to the nearest location where air can be added to the tires Inflate all the tires to the recommended inflation pressure SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS WARNING Snow tires must be the same size load index speed rating as those originally provided by Ford Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford c...

Page 205: ...le If possible avoid fully loading your vehicle Remove the tire cables when they are no longer needed Do not use tire cables on dry roads The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicle damage Do not remove these components from your vehicle when using snow tires and chains Do not exceed 30 mph 48 km h with tire cables on your vehicle VEHICLE LOADING WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER This...

Page 206: ...Tire Label is the maximum payload for the vehicle as built by the assembly 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 ...

Page 207: ...rb Weight including cargo and optional equipment When towing trailer tongue load 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 207 ...

Page 208: ...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 209: ...and for trailers where the GCW of the towing vehicle plus the trailer exceed the GVWR of the towing vehicle The GCW must never exceed the GCWR Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight is the highest possible weight of a fully loaded trailer the vehicle can tow It assumes a vehicle with only mandatory options no cargo internal or external a tongue load of 10 15 conventional trailer and driver only 150 lb 68 k...

Page 210: ...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 211: ...le on the Safety Compliance Certification Label found on the edge of the driver s door TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle is capable of towing a trailer up to 1 000 lb 454 kg gross trailer weight with a maximum tongue load of 100 lb 45 kg Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle has been driven at least 500 miles 800 km Towing a trailer places an additional load on your vehicle s engine transmission brake...

Page 212: ...gulations WARNING Do not connect a trailer s hydraulic brake system directly to your vehicle s brake system Your vehicle may not have enough braking power and your chances of having a collision greatly increase WARNING Do not operate Adaptive Cruise Control ACC when towing a trailer equipped with brakes Aftermarket trailer brakes will not function properly when ACC is activated which may lead to l...

Page 213: ...aintenance information for more information Trailer towing tips Practice turning stopping and backing up before starting on a trip to get the feel of the vehicle trailer combination When turning make wider turns so the trailer wheels will clear curbs and other obstacles Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached If you are driving down a long or steep hill shift into the M gear posit...

Page 214: ...ns specified by the equipment provider All Wheel Drive AWD vehicles Tow your All Wheel Drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground or with all four wheels off the ground using a vehicle transport trailer Do not tow your All Wheel Drive vehicle with the front wheels off the ground by using a tow dolly and the rear wheels on the ground This will cause damage to your AWD system If you are using ...

Page 215: ... meets all Canadian interference causing equipment standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise When starting a fuel injected engine don t press the accelerator before or during starting Only use the accelerator when you have difficulty starting the engine For more information on starting the vehicle refer to Starting the engine in this chapter To avoid pot...

Page 216: ...r vehicle have your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes Important safety precautions A computer system controls the engine s idle revolutions per minute RPM When the engine starts the idle RPM runs higher than normal in order to warm the engine If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically have the vehicle checked Before starting the vehicle ...

Page 217: ...uminate See Warning lights and chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter for more information regarding the warning lights Starting the engine Note If your vehicle is equipped with a push button start system refer to Push button start system in this section for starting 1 Turn the key to 3 on without turning the key to 4 start Driving 217 ...

Page 218: ... if equipped If your vehicle is equipped with the push button start system you can start your vehicle by pressing the start button in combination with the brake pedal rather than using a key The start button is located on the instrument panel to right of the steering wheel In order to operate the Push Button Start system and start your vehicle your Intelligent Access key IA key must be present ins...

Page 219: ...he start button will illuminate when the vehicle is in on mode and when the engine is started There may be areas inside your vehicle where the IA key is not detected If the message NO FOB DETECTED appears on your message center when you press the START STOP button it may be necessary to move your IA key to another area within the vehicle The IA key may not be detected near the roof between the dri...

Page 220: ...seconds of switching the vehicle off if a valid IA key is not present When you switch your vehicle off without a IA key in the passenger compartment or trunk the message RESTART NOW OR FOB IS NEEDED will be displayed on the message center You can re start the vehicle by applying the brake pedal and pressing the START STOP button for up to 20 seconds even though the IA key is not present After 20 s...

Page 221: ...angerous 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 one inch 2 5 cm or adjust the heating or air conditioning to bring in fresh air ENGINE BLOCK HEATER...

Page 222: ...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 operation the extension cord plug engine block heater cord plug connection...

Page 223: ... continuous vibration or shudder in the steering wheel while braking the vehicle should be inspected by an authorized dealer Refer to Brake system warning light in the Instrument Cluster chapter for information on the brake system warning light Four wheel anti lock brake system ABS Your vehicle is equipped with an Anti lock Braking System ABS This system helps you maintain steering control during ...

Page 224: ...ng lamp The ABS lamp in the instrument cluster momentarily illuminates when the ignition is switched on If the light does not illuminate during start up remains on or flashes the ABS is disabled due to a malfunction and needs to be serviced Even when the ABS is disabled normal braking is still effective If your BRAKE warning lamp illuminates with the parking brake released have your brake system s...

Page 225: ...n with the parking brake applied a chime will sound ADVANCETRAC姞 STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM WARNING Vehicle modifications involving braking system aftermarket roof racks suspension steering system tire construction and or wheel tire size may change the handling characteristics of the vehicle and may adversely affect the performance of the AdvanceTrac威 system In addition installing any stereo lou...

Page 226: ...ding car icon still illuminates steadily have the system serviced by an authorized dealer immediately Operating your vehicle with AdvanceTrac威 disabled could lead to an increased risk of loss of vehicle control vehicle rollover personal injury and death The AdvanceTrac威 system provides the following stability enhancement features for certain driving situations Traction Control TCS which functions ...

Page 227: ...You may also hear a whoosh of air from under the instrument panel during this severe condition The brake pedal may feel stiffer than usual Traction Control TCS Traction Control is a driver aid feature that helps your vehicle maintain traction of the wheels typically when driving on slippery and or hilly road surfaces by detecting and controlling wheel spin Excessive wheel spin is controlled in two...

Page 228: ... but are not limited to Taking a turn too fast Maneuvering quickly to avoid an accident pedestrian or obstacle Driving over a patch of ice or other slippery surfaces Changing lanes on a snow rutted road Entering a snow free road from a snow covered side street or vice versa Entering a paved road from a gravel road or vice versa Cornering while towing a heavily loaded trailer refer to Trailer towin...

Page 229: ... for more than a few seconds when the engine is running It is also important to maintain a proper power steering fluid level in the power steering fluid reservoir Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering pump fluid level See Power steering fluid in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter Some noise is normal during operation If the noise is excessive check for low power steering pum...

Page 230: ...refer to your authorized dealer WARNING Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brakelamps are working WARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P Park Switch the ignition to off and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle WARNING If the parking brake is fully released but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated the brakes may not be...

Page 231: ... sure the gearshift is latched in P Park Switch the ignition off 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 can be started and is free to roll Hold the brake pedal down while in th...

Page 232: ...ear operation on uphill climbs Provides additional engine braking through the automatic transmission shift strategy which reacts to vehicle inputs vehicle acceleration accelerator pedal brake pedal and vehicle speed Allows the transmission to select gears that will provide the desired engine braking based on the vehicle inputs mentioned above This will increase engine RPM during engine braking Ove...

Page 233: ...ty for the driver to change gears up or down without a clutch as desired By moving the gearshift lever from drive position D to the right into Manual M you now have control of selecting the gear you desire Initially when moving the lever to the manual mode M the message center display on the instrument cluster will show D and the SST light will illuminate This mode is Overdrive Cancel and Grade As...

Page 234: ... gear you are in In order to prevent the engine from running at too low an RPM which may cause it to stall the SST will still automatically make some downshifts if it has determined that you have not downshifted in time Although the SST will make some downshifts for you it will still allow you to downshift at any time as long as the SST determines that the engine will not be damaged from over revv...

Page 235: ...hen the gearshift is in any position other than P Park or N Neutral and the vehicle speed is below 8 mph 13 km h The rear sensors will only be active when the gearshift is in R Reverse The front sensors cover an area up to 27 6 inches 70 cm from the front of the vehicle and about 6 9 in 15 23 cm to the side of the front end of the vehicle See the illustration for approximate sensor area coverage D...

Page 236: ...e tone will sound again While receiving a rear detection warning the radio volume will be reduced to a predetermined level After the warning goes away the radio will return to the previous value WARNING To help avoid personal injury please read and understand the limitations of the forward and reverse sensing system as contained in this section Sensing is only an aid for some generally large and f...

Page 237: ...s 12 inches 30 cm from the front of the vehicle and at the same time an obstacle is only six inches 15 cm from the rear of the vehicle the lower pitched tone will sound The reverse sensing portion of the system will assist the driver in detecting certain objects while the vehicle is in R Reverse and moving toward a stationary object at a speed of 3 mph 5 km h or less the vehicle is in R Reverse bu...

Page 238: ... obstacles or false alarms REARVIEW CAMERA SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED The rearview camera system located on the trunk just above the license plate provides a video image which appears on the navigation screen of the area behind the vehicle It adds assistance to the driver while reversing or reverse parking the vehicle To use the camera system place the transmission in R Reverse an image will display on th...

Page 239: ...ow mud or any other substance If this occurs clean the camera lens before using the camera system WARNING The camera system is a reverse aid supplement device that still requires the driver to use it in conjunction with the rearview mirror and the side mirrors for maximum coverage WARNING Objects that are close to either corner of the bumper or under the bumper might not be seen on the screen due ...

Page 240: ...r than the tire provided should never be used If the spare tire is installed the AWD system may disable automatically and enter front wheel drive only mode to protect driveline components This condition may be indicated by an AWD OFF message in the message center see Message center section in the Driver Controls chapter for more information If there is an AWD OFF message in the message center from...

Page 241: ...ly after reducing your speed Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface It may be safer to stay on the apron or shoulder of the road and slow down gradually before returning to the pavement You may lose control if you do not slow down or if you turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly It often may be less risky to strike small objects such as highway refl...

Page 242: ...ergency Excessive steering will result in less vehicle control not more Additionally smooth variations of the accelerator and or brake pedal pressure should be utilized if changes in vehicle speed are called for Avoid abrupt steering acceleration or braking which could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control vehicle rollover and or personal injury Use all available road surface to r...

Page 243: ...wheel rims if possible and proceed slowly If the ignition system gets wet the vehicle may stall Once through water always try the brakes Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes Drying can be improved by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal Be cautious of sudden changes in vehicle speed or direction when you are driving in mud Even AWD ...

Page 244: ...he other side Do not drive in reverse over a hill without the aid of an observer When climbing a steep slope or hill start in a lower gear rather than downshifting to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started This reduces strain on the engine and the possibility of stalling If you do stall out Do not try to turn around because you might roll over It is better to back down to a sa...

Page 245: ...e system ABS do not pump the brakes Refer to the Brakes section of this chapter for additional information on the operation of the anti lock brake system Maintenance and Modifications The suspension and steering systems on your vehicle have been designed and tested to provide predictable performance whether loaded or empty and durable load carrying capability For this reason Ford Motor Company str...

Page 246: ...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 247: ...hall deliver up to 2 0 gallons 7 5L of gasoline or 5 gallons 18 9L of diesel fuel to a disabled vehicle Fuel delivery service 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 3 km of the disa...

Page 248: ...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 yourself Ford Motor Company will reimburse a reasonable amount for towing to the nearest dealership within 35 miles To obtain reimbursement information U S Ford Mercury and Lincoln vehicle customers call 1 800 241 3673 Customers will ...

Page 249: ...osition In some instances the vehicle may not restart the first time you try to restart and may take one additional attempt WARNING Failure to inspect and if necessary repair fuel leaks after a collision may increase the risk of fire and serious injury Ford Motor Company recommends that the fuel system be inspected by an authorized dealer after any collision FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electrical co...

Page 250: ...link cartridge 2A Grey Grey 3A Violet Violet 4A Pink Pink 5A Tan Tan 7 5A Brown Brown 10A Red Red 15A Blue Blue 20A Yellow Yellow Yellow Blue Blue 25A Natural Natural 30A Green Green Green Pink Pink 40A Orange Green Green 50A Red Red Red 60A Blue Yellow Yellow 70A Tan Brown 80A Natural Black Black Roadside Emergencies 250 ...

Page 251: ... as follows Fuse Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected Components 1 30A Right rear window 2 15A Brake on off switch 3 15A Driver seat control lumbar 4 30A Right front window 5 10A Brake shift interlock BSI keypad illumination 6 20A Turn signals hazards 7 10A Low beam headlamps left 8 10A Low beam headlamps right Roadside Emergencies 251 ...

Page 252: ...cks and trunk release less PEPS 18 20A DRHSM battery 19 25A Not used spare 20 15A Diagnostic connector 21 15A Fog lamps 22 15A Park lamps License lamps 23 15A High beam headlamps 24 20A Horn 25 10A Demand lamps 26 10A Instrument panel cluster 27 20A Ignition Switch PEPS 28 5A Radio mute Radio start signal 29 5A Instrument panel cluster R S 30 5A Not used spare 31 10A Auto high beam 32 10A Restrain...

Page 253: ...ory relay Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment The power distribution box contains high current fuses that protect your vehicle s main electrical systems from overloads WARNING Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses WARNING To reduce risk of electrical shock always replace the cover to the Power Distribution Box before re...

Page 254: ... 2 80A SPDJB power 3 Not used 4 30A Front wipers 5 30A Passenger power seat 6 20A Cigar lighter 7 Not used 8 30A Moonroof 9 40A Anti lock Brake System ABS pump 10 30A Starter relay 11 30A Powertrain Control Module PCM relay 12 20A ABS valve 13 15A Adapt cruise 14 Not used 15 15A Auto high beam Roadside Emergencies 254 ...

Page 255: ...tch relay 25 20A Right HID 26 10A Backup relay 27 15A Fuel pump 28 60A Cooling fan 29 30A Left rear window 30 30A Left front window 31 Not used 32 30A Driver seat module 33 30A PEPS R S relay 34 Not used 35 40A Front A C blower motor 36 20A SPDJB R S 37 10A PCM R S 38 5A Delayed Accessory 39 Diode Fuel pump diode 40 Diode OTIS diode 41 G8VA relay A C clutch 42 G8VA relay Fuel pump 43 G8VA relay Ba...

Page 256: ... brake heavily gradually decrease the vehicle s speed hold the steering wheel firmly slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road Note The tire pressure monitoring system TPMS indicator light will illuminate when the spare is in use To restore the full functionality of the monitoring system all road wheels equipped with tire pressure monitoring sensors must be mounted on the vehicle Have a ...

Page 257: ...e replaced rather than repaired A dissimilar spare tire wheel is defined as a spare tire and or wheel that is different in brand size or appearance from the road tires and wheels and can be one of three types 1 T type mini spare This spare tire begins with the letter T for tire size and may have Temporary Use Only molded in the sidewall 2 Full size dissimilar spare with label on wheel This spare t...

Page 258: ...n the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare tire wheel The usage of a full size dissimilar spare tire wheel can lead to impairment of the following Handling stability and braking performance Comfort and noise Ground clearance and parking at curbs Winter weather driving capability Wet weather driving capability All Wheel driving capability if applicable Load leveling adjustment if applicable...

Page 259: ...er and remove the wing nut that secures the spare tire by turning it counterclockwise 2 Lift and remove the spare tire from the trunk 3 Remove the second wing nut that secures the jack retention bracket by turning it counterclockwise remove the jack kit from the vehicle 4 Remove the jack and the wrench from the felt bag Fold down the wrench socket to use to loosen the lug nuts and to operate the j...

Page 260: ...osite 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 enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel 1 Block the diagonally opposite wheel 2 Remove...

Page 261: ...ly meant for changing the tire 4 Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench 5 Replace the flat tire with the spare tire making sure the valve stem is facing outward Reinstall the 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 nu...

Page 262: ...ck mounting bracket in the spare tire tub 2 Securely close the wrench compartment and the jack bag using the VELCRO威 strips 3 Place the jack kit on the angled bracket in the spare tire tub using the locating tabs to position the jack correctly 4 Insert the straight end of the jack retention bracket through the eyelet of the angled bracket and swing the retention bracket over the jack With the jack...

Page 263: ...s 160 km after any wheel disturbance tire rotation changing a flat tire wheel removal etc Bolt size Wheel lug nut torque lb ft N m 1 2 20 UNF 100 135 Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners WARNING When a wheel is installed always remove any corrosion dirt or foreign materials present on the mounting surfaces of the w...

Page 264: ...or any type of aftermarket funnels into the Easy Fuel no cap fuel system as it can be damaged You must use the included funnel in such circumstances WARNING Do not insert the nozzle of portable fuel containers or aftermarket funnels into the Easy Fuel system This could damage the fuel system and its seal and may cause fuel to run onto the ground instead of filling the tank all of which could resul...

Page 265: ...e s electrical system 3 Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle making sure the two vehicles do not touch Set the parking brake on both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other moving parts 4 Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion before you attach the battery cables Ensure that vent caps are tight and level 5 Turn the heater fa...

Page 266: ...2 Connect the other end of the positive cable to the positive terminal of the assisting battery 3 Connect the negative cable to the negative terminal of the assisting battery Roadside Emergencies 266 ...

Page 267: ...minal 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 fuel delivery system parts Jump starting 1 Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at moderately increased speed 2 Start the engine of the disabled vehicle 3 Once the disabled vehicle ha...

Page 268: ...hey 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 Roadside Emergencies 268 ...

Page 269: ...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 269 ...

Page 270: ...s 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 recommended that the front wheels drive wheels be placed on a dolly to prevent damage to the automatic transmission On AWD vehicles it is re...

Page 271: ...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 272: ... perform a repair after taking your vehicle to the authorized dealer Repairs will be made using Ford or Motorcraft 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...

Page 273: ... your selling servicing 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 Custo...

Page 274: ...ble by the consumer less a reasonable allowance for consumer use The consumer has the right to choose 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 ...

Page 275: ...bide by the accepted decision as well Disputes submitted to the BBB AUTO LINE program are usually decided within forty days after you file your claim with the BBB BBB AUTO LINE Application Using the information provided below please call or write to request a program application You will be asked for your name and address general information about your new vehicle information about your warranty c...

Page 276: ...e disputes CAMVAP decisions are fast fair and final as the arbitrator s award is binding both to you and Ford of Canada CAMVAP services are available in all territories and provinces For more information without charge or obligation call your CAMVAP Provincial Administrator directly at 1 800 207 0685 FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN You can get more protection for your new car or light truck by purchasi...

Page 277: ...ontrol system and may cause engine knocking or serious engine damage Ford Motor Company Ford of Canada is not responsible for any damage caused by use of improper fuel Using leaded fuel may also result in difficulty importing your vehicle back into the U S If your vehicle must be serviced while you are traveling or living in Central America the Caribbean or the Middle East contact the nearest auth...

Page 278: ...er or by writing to Ford Motor Company of Canada Limited Service Publications CHQ202 The Canadian Road P O Box 2000 Oakville ON Canada L6J 5E4 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS U S ONLY If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying Ford Mot...

Page 279: ...ue Southeast Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http www safercar gov REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS CANADA ONLY If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform Transport Canada using their toll free number 1 800 333 0510 Customer Assistance 279 ...

Page 280: ...amage to the vehicle s paintwork and trim over time Use Motorcraft 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 substances come in contact with your vehicle wash off as soon as possible Exterior chrome Wash the vehicle ...

Page 281: ...paint 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 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 282: ...egreaser ZC 20 on all parts that require cleaning and pressure rinse clean In Canada use Motorcraft Engine Shampoo CXC 66 A Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaning the engine Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running water in the running engine may cause internal damage 3 7L V6 ENGINE PLASTIC NON PAINTED EXTERIOR PARTS Use only approved products to clean plastic ...

Page 283: ...ies Be sure to replace wiper blades when they appear worn or do not function properly Do not use abrasives as they may cause scratches Do not use fuel kerosene or paint thinner to clean any parts If you cannot remove those streaks after cleaning with the glass cleaner or if the wipers chatter and move in a jerky motion clean the outer surface of the windshield and the wiper blades using a sponge o...

Page 284: ...torcraft cleaner to a clean white cotton cloth and press the cloth onto the soiled area allow this to set at room temperature for 30 minutes 4 Remove the soaked cloth and if it is not soiled badly use this cloth to clean the area by using a rubbing motion for 60 seconds 5 Following this wipe area dry with a clean white cotton cloth INTERIOR For fabric carpets cloth seats safety belts and seats equ...

Page 285: ...nyl 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 using a commercially available cleaning product designed for automotive interiors Do not use household cleaning products alcohol solutions solvents or cleaners intended for rubber vinyl and plastics or oil petroleum based leather conditioners...

Page 286: ... ZC 40 A Motorcraft Dash and Vinyl Cleaner ZC 38 A Motorcraft Deluxe Leather and Vinyl Cleaner U S only ZC 11 A Motorcraft Leather Care Kit U S only ZC 11 D Motorcraft Detail Wash ZC 3 A Motorcraft Dusting Cloth ZC 24 Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser U S only ZC 20 Motorcraft Engine Shampoo Canada only CXC 66 A Motorcraft Multi Purpose Cleaner Canada only CXC 101 Motorcraft Premium Glass Cl...

Page 287: ...ING YOUR VEHICLE Do not work on a hot engine Make sure that nothing gets caught in moving 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 Working with the engine off 1 Set the parking brake and shift to P Par...

Page 288: ...ottom of the instrument panel near the steering column 2 Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch using the handle that is located under the front passenger side of the hood 3 Lift the hood until the lift cylinders hold it open Maintenance and Specifications 288 ...

Page 289: ...ring fluid reservoir 2 Engine coolant reservoir 3 Brake fluid reservoir 4 Battery 5 Power distribution box 6 Air filter assembly 7 Automatic transmission fluid dipstick 8 Engine oil dipstick 9 Engine oil filler cap 10 Windshield washer fluid reservoir Maintenance and Specifications 289 ...

Page 290: ...ct the use of methanol a common windshield washer antifreeze additive Washer 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 w...

Page 291: ...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 the wiper rubber element ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Refer to the scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for checking the engine oil 1 Make sure the vehicle is on ...

Page 292: ...e it again If the oil level is within this range the oil level is acceptable DO NOT ADD OIL If the oil level is below this mark engine oil must be added to raise the level within the normal operating range If required add engine oil to the engine Refer to Adding engine oil in this chapter Maintenance and Specifications 292 ...

Page 293: ... oil of the recommended viscosity Remove the engine oil filler cap and use a funnel to pour the engine oil into the opening 3 Recheck the engine oil level Make sure the oil level is not above the normal operating range on the engine oil level dipstick 4 Install the dipstick and ensure it is fully seated 5 Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise until it stops To...

Page 294: ...lemental 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 the scheduled maintenance information Ford production and Motorcraft replacement oil filters are designed for added engine protection and long life If a replaceme...

Page 295: ...erefore do not allow flames sparks or lighted substances to come near the battery When working near the battery always shield your face and protect your eyes Always provide proper ventilation WARNING When lifting a plastic cased battery excessive pressure on the end walls could cause acid to flow through the vent caps resulting in personal injury and or damage to the vehicle or battery Lift the ba...

Page 296: ...With your foot on the brake pedal and with the A C on put the vehicle in D Drive and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute 7 Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles 16 km or more to relearn the idle and fuel trim strategy If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim the idle quality of your vehicle may be adversely affec...

Page 297: ...d 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 Proper function of calibrated gauges When ...

Page 298: ...rough the windshield Add Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS M97B51 A1 Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in this chapter Note Do not use stop leak pellets or cooling system sealants additives as they can cause damage to the engine cooling and or heating systems This damage would not be covered under your vehicle s warranty Do...

Page 299: ...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 300: ...n appropriate manner Follow your community s regulations 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 driv...

Page 301: ...uld know about fail safe cooling if equipped If the engine coolant supply is depleted this feature allows the vehicle to be driven temporarily before incremental component damage is incurred The fail safe distance depends on ambient temperatures vehicle load and terrain How fail safe cooling works If the engine begins to overheat The engine coolant temperature gauge will move to the red hot area T...

Page 302: ...ow WARNING Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot 5 Re start the engine and take your vehicle to a service facility Driving the vehicle without repairing the engine problem increases the chance of engine damage Take your vehicle to a service facility as soon as possible FUEL FILTER Your vehicle is equipped with a lifetime fuel filter that is integrated with the f...

Page 303: ...of fuel vapor can cause serious illness and permanent injury Avoid getting fuel liquid in your eyes If fuel is splashed in the eyes remove contact lenses if worn flush with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention Failure to seek proper medical attention could lead to permanent injury Fuels can also be harmful if absorbed through the skin If fuel is splashed on the skin and or clothing prom...

Page 304: ... away from fuel Stay outside your vehicle and do not leave the fuel pump unattended when refueling your vehicle this is against the law in some places Keep children away from the fuel pump never let children pump fuel Use the following guidelines to avoid electrostatic charge build up when filling an ungrounded fuel container Place approved fuel container on the ground DO NOT fill a fuel container...

Page 305: ...ng with a portable fuel container for funnel location provided with the vehicle several times to dislodge any debris and or allow the inlet to close properly If this action corrects the problem the Check Fuel Fill Inlet message may not reset immediately It may take several driving cycles for the Check Fuel Fill Inlet message to turn off A driving cycle consists of an engine start up after four or ...

Page 306: ...aded gasoline because it may cause these problems to become more pronounced If the problems persist see your dealer or a qualified service technician It should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fuel tank if you continue to use high quality fuel of the recommended octane rating Aftermarket products could cause damage to the fuel system Repairs to correct the effects of using ...

Page 307: ...h the Easy Fuel no cap fuel system use the following directions when filling from a portable fuel container WARNING Do not insert the nozzle of portable fuel containers or aftermarket funnels into the Easy Fuel system This could damage the fuel system and its seal and may cause fuel to run onto the ground instead of filling the tank which could result in serious personal injury WARNING Do not try ...

Page 308: ...ill ups or fuel gauge readings are NOT accurate as a measure of fuel economy We do not recommend taking fuel economy measurements during the first 1 000 miles 1 600 km of driving engine break in period You will get a more accurate measurement after 2 000 miles 3 000 miles 3 000 km 5 000 km Filling the tank The advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank on your vehicle is equal to the rated refill c...

Page 309: ...distribution the same every time Your results will be most accurate if your filling method is consistent Calculating fuel economy 1 Fill the fuel tank completely and record the 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 odome...

Page 310: ... fuel economy You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if unnecessary shifting between the top gears occurs Unnecessary shifting of this type could result in reduced fuel economy Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may reduce fuel economy Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel economy Combine errands and minimize stop and go driv...

Page 311: ...rized dealer if the window sticker is not supplied with your vehicle The EPA fuel economy estimates should be your guide for the fuel economy comparisons with other vehicles Your fuel economy may vary depending upon the method of operation and conditions EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with various emission control components and a catalytic converter which will enable your vehicl...

Page 312: ...icle or engine By law vehicle owners and anyone who manufactures repairs services sells leases trades vehicles or supervises a fleet of vehicles are not permitted to intentionally remove an emission control device or prevent 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 engin...

Page 313: ...Inspection Maintenance I M testing Some state provincial and local governments may have 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 t...

Page 314: ...vehicle is still not ready for I M testing the above driving cycle will have to be repeated POWER STEERING FLUID Refer to scheduled maintenance information 1 Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating temperature the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be near the center of the normal area between H and C 2 While the engine idles turn the steering wheel left and ...

Page 315: ...obtain an accurate fluid check drive the vehicle until it is warmed up approximately 20 miles 30 km If your vehicle has been operated for an extended period at high speeds in city traffic during hot weather or pulling a trailer the vehicle should be turned off for about 30 minutes to allow fluid to cool before checking 1 Drive the vehicle 20 miles 30 km or until it reaches normal operating tempera...

Page 316: ...149 F 65 C High fluid level Fluid levels above the safe range may result in transmission failure An overfill condition of transmission fluid may cause shift and or engagement concerns and or possible damage High fluid levels can be caused by an overheating condition Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels Before adding any fluid make sure the correct type is used The type of fluid used is no...

Page 317: ...Motorcraft part numbers in this chapter 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 Changing the air filter element 1 Release the clamps that secure the air filter housing cover 2 Carefully separate the two halves of the air filter housing 3 Remove the air filter el...

Page 318: ...d to its emissions system For PCV valve replacement see your authorized dealer Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the PCV valve Replace the PCV valve with one that meets Ford material and design specifications for your vehicle such as a Motorcraft or equivalent replacement part The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the emissions syst...

Page 319: ...trating and Lock Lubricant XL 1 None Automatic transmission fluid 10 0 quarts 9 5L 1 Motorcraft MERCON威 V ATF 2 XT 5 QM MERCON威 V Rear differential AWD fluid 2 4 pints 1 15L Motorcraft SAE 80W 90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY 80W90 QL WSP M2C197 A Power Transfer Unit PTU fluid AWD 5 18 ounces 0 53L Motorcraft SAE 75W 140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant XY 75W140 QL WSL M2C192 A Engine oil 5 5 quart...

Page 320: ...lons 71 9L AWD 1 Approximate dry fill capacity Actual amount may vary during fluid changes 2 Automatic transmissions that require MERCON威 V should only use MERCON威 V fluid Refer to scheduled maintenance information to determine the correct service interval Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage 3 Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandator...

Page 321: ...rmance Firing order 1 4 2 5 3 6 Spark plug gap 0 052 0 056 inch 1 32 1 42 mm Ignition system Coil on plug Compression ratio 10 3 1 Engine drivebelt routing 1 Short drivebelt is on first pulley groove closest to engine 2 Long drivebelt is on second pulley groove farthest from engine Maintenance and Specifications 321 ...

Page 322: ...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 323: ...e 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 6F50 6 speed Automatic Transmission J Maintenance and Specifications 323 ...

Page 324: ...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 Following is a list of several Genuine Lincoln Accessorie...

Page 325: ... systems 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 int...

Page 326: ...acities 319 fluid specification 319 Automatic transmission driving an automatic overdrive 230 fluid adding 315 fluid checking 315 Selectshift SST 233 Auxiliary input jack Line in 26 B Battery 294 acid treating emergencies 294 jumping a disabled battery 264 maintenance free 294 replacement specifications 318 servicing 294 Belt Minder威 147 Booster seats 180 Brakes 223 anti lock 223 anti lock brake s...

Page 327: ... Extended Service Plan 276 Getting assistance outside the U S and Canada 277 Getting roadside assistance 247 Getting the service you need 272 Ordering additional owner s literature 278 Utilizing the Mediation Arbitration Program 276 D Daytime running lamps see Lamps 48 Defrost rear window 35 rear window and rearview mirrors 38 windshield 35 38 Dipstick automatic transmission fluid 315 engine oil 2...

Page 328: ...ller funnel 306 filling your vehicle with fuel 302 304 308 filter specifications 302 318 improving fuel economy 308 octane rating 306 321 quality 306 running out of fuel 264 306 safety information relating to automotive fuels 302 Fuses 249 G Gas cap see Fuel cap 304 Gas mileage see Fuel economy 308 Gauges 16 H Hazard flashers 248 Headlamps 43 aiming 49 autolamp system 43 bulb specifications 52 day...

Page 329: ...48 instrument panel dimming 49 interior lamps 51 52 LATCH anchors 175 Lights warning and indicator 12 anti lock brakes ABS 224 Load limits 205 Locks autolock 102 childproof 106 doors 100 Lubricant specifications 319 Lug nuts 263 Lumbar support seats 132 M Message center 84 english metric button 88 system check button 87 warning messages 90 Mirrors 64 65 automatic dimming rearview mirror 64 heated ...

Page 330: ...tance 247 S Safety belts see Safety restraints 138 142 146 Safety Canopy 160 163 Safety defects reporting 278 279 Safety restraints 138 142 146 Belt Minder威 147 extension assembly 146 for adults 143 145 for children 166 Occupant Classification Sensor 140 warning light and chime 147 Safety restraints LATCH anchors 175 Safety seats for children 171 Safety Compliance Certification Label 322 Satellite...

Page 331: ...l information 194 snow tires and chains 204 spare tire 257 terminology 185 tire grades 185 treadwear 184 189 Towing 211 recreational towing 214 trailer towing 211 wrecker 270 Transaxle fluid refill capacities 319 lubricant specifications 319 Transmission 230 brake shift interlock BSI 230 fluid checking and adding automatic 315 Trunk 106 remote release 96 111 Turn signal 50 U USB port 27 V Vehicle ...

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