2014 Ford Escape Owners Manual

Function of all interior and exterior lights.

Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure.

Windshield washer fluid level.

Check every six months

Battery connections. Clean if necessary.

Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary.

Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.

Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.

Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary.

Parking brake for proper operation.

Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.

Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and safety belt) for operation. Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.

Multi-Point Inspection In order to keep your vehicle running right, it is important to have the systems on your vehicle checked regularly. This can help identify potential issues and prevent major problems. We recommend having the following multi-point inspection performed at every scheduled maintenance interval to help make sure your vehicle keeps running great.

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Multi-Point inspection

Accessory drive belt(s) Battery performance

Engine air filter

Exhaust system

Exterior lamps operation

Fluid levels*; fill if necessary

For oil and fluid leaks Half-shaft dust boots

Hazard warning system operation

Horn operation

Radiator, cooler, heater and air conditioning

hoses

Suspension components for leaks or

damage

Steering and linkage

Tires (including spare) for wear and proper

pressure**

Windshield for cracks, chips or pits Washer spray and wiper operation

* Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission and window washer **If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expiration Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.

This means you do not have to remember to change the oil on a mileage-based schedule. Your vehicle lets you know when an oil change is due by displaying ENGINE OIL CHANGE DUE or OIL CHANGE REQUIRED in the information display. The following table provides examples of vehicle use and its impact on oil change intervals. It is a guideline only. Actual oil change intervals depend on several factors and generally decrease with severity of use.

Be sure to ask your dealership service advisor or technician about the multi-point vehicle inspection. It is a comprehensive way to perform a thorough inspection of your vehicle. Your checklist gives you immediate feedback on the overall condition of your vehicle. NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor® Your vehicle is equipped with an Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor that determines when you should change the engine oil based on how your vehicle is used. By using several important factors in its calculations, the monitor helps reduce the cost of owning your vehicle and reduces environmental waste at the same time.

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When to expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message Vehicle use and example

Interval

7500-10000 miles (12000-16000 km)

5000-7499 miles (8000-11999 km)

3000-4999 miles (4800-7999 km)

Normal

Normal commuting with highway driving No, or moderate, load or towing Flat to moderately hilly roads No extended idling

Severe Moderate to heavy load or towing Mountainous or off-road conditions Extended idling Extended hot or cold operation

Extreme

Maximum load or towing Extreme hot or cold operation

Normal Maintenance Intervals

At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display*

Change engine oil and filter.** Rotate the tires. Perform a multi-point inspection (recommended). Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level. Consult your dealer for requirements. Inspect the brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and parking brake. Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses. Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields. Inspect the rear axle and U-joints. Lubricate any areas with grease fittings (Four-wheel drive vehicles). Inspect the half-shaft boots. Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tire-rod ends, driveshaft and U- joints. Lubricate any areas with grease fittings (Four-wheel drive vehicles).

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At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display*

Inspect the tires, tire wear and measure the tread depth. Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag. * Do not exceed one year or 10000 miles (16000 kilometers) between service intervals. ** Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Engine Oil Check (page 212).

Every 20000 miles (32000
km) Every 30000 miles (48000
km) At 100000 miles (160000
km)

Every 100000 miles (160000 km)

Every 150000 miles (240000 km)

Other maintenance items 1
Replace cabin air filter.

Replace engine air filter.

Change engine coolant. 2

Replace spark plugs.

Inspect accessory drive belt(s). 3
Change automatic transmission fluid.

Replace accessory drive belt(s). 4
Replace timing belt (1.6L engine).

1 Perform these maintenance items within 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the last engine oil and filter change. Do not exceed the designated distance for the interval. 2 Initial replacement at six years or 100000 miles (160000 kilometers), then every three years or 50000 miles (80000 kilometers). 3 After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced. 4 If not replaced within the last 100000 miles (160000 kilometers).

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SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE If you operate your vehicle primarily in any of the following conditions, you need to perform extra maintenance as indicated. If you operate your vehicle occasionally under any of these conditions, it is not necessary to perform the extra maintenance. For specific recommendations, see your dealership service advisor or technician.

Perform the services shown in the following tables when specified or within 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message appearing in the information display. • Example 1: The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message comes on at 28751 miles (46270 kilometers). Perform the 30000-mile (48000-kilometer) automatic transmission fluid replacement. • Example 2: The OIL CHANGE

REQUIRED message has not come on, but the odometer reads 30000
miles (48000 kilometers) (for example, the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor was reset at 25000 miles [40000 kilometers]). Perform the engine air filter replacement.

Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier

As required

Inspect frequently, service as required

Every 30000 miles (48000
km)

Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched- uled Maintenance chart. Inspect and lubricate U-joints. See axle maintenance items under Exceptions. Change automatic transmission fluid.

Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use

(such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)

As required

Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched- uled Maintenance chart.

Inspect frequently, service as required

Replace cabin air filter.* Replace engine air filter.

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Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use

(such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)

Every 30000 miles (48000
km) Every 60000 miles (96000
km) * This is an optional feature.

Change automatic transmission fluid.

Replace spark plugs.

Operating in dusty or sandy conditions (such as unpaved or dusty roads)

Inspect frequently, service as required

Every 5000 miles (8000
km)

Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six months

Replace cabin air filter.* Replace engine air filter. Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag. Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth.

Change engine oil and filter.** Perform multi-point inspection. Change automatic transmission fluid.

Every 30000 miles (48000
km) * This is an optional feature. **Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Engine Oil Check (page 212).

Exclusive use of E85 (flex fuel vehicles only)

Every oil change

If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regular unleaded fuel.

Exceptions There are several exceptions to the Normal Schedule:

Normal vehicle axle maintenance: Rear axles and power take-off (PTO) units with synthetic fluid and light-duty trucks equipped with Ford-design axles are lubricated for life; do not check or change fluid unless a leak is suspected, service is required or the assembly has been submerged in water. During long periods

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of trailer towing with outside temperatures above 70°F (21°C) and at wide-open throttle for long periods above 45 mph (72
km/h), change non-synthetic rear axle fluid every 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) or three months, whichever comes first. This interval can be waived if the axle is filled with 75W140 synthetic gear fluid meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A, part number F1TZ-19580-B, or equivalent. Add friction modifier XL-3 (EST-M2C118-A) or equivalent for complete refill of Traction-Lok rear axles. See Technical Specifications (page 266). Police, Taxi and Livery vehicle axle maintenance: Change rear axle fluid every 100000 miles (160000 kilometers). Rear axle fluid change may be waived if the axle was filled with 75W140 synthetic gear fluid meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A, part number F1TZ-19580-B, or equivalent. Add four ounces (118 mL) of additive friction modifier XL-3 (EST-M2C118-A) or equivalent for complete refill of Traction-Lok rear axles. Change the axle fluid anytime the axle submerges in water.

California fuel filter replacement: If you register your vehicle in California, the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item does not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability before the completion of your vehicle's useful life. Ford Motor Company, however, urges you to have all recommended maintenance services performed at the specified intervals and to record all vehicle service. Hot climate oil change intervals: Vehicles operating in the Middle East, North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa or locations with similar climates using an American Petroleum Institute (API) Certified for Gasoline Engines (Certification mark) oil of SM or SN quality, the normal oil change interval is 5000 miles (8000
kilometers). If the available API SM or SN oils are not available, then the oil change interval is 3000 miles (4800 kilometers). Engine air filter and cabin air filter replacement: The life of the engine air filter and cabin air filter is dependent on exposure to dusty and dirty conditions. Vehicles operated in these conditions require frequent inspection and replacement of the engine air filter and cabin air filter.

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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE RECORD

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Audible Warnings and Indicators.............87
Automatic Transmission Warning

Chime..................................................................88
Engine On Warning Chime................................87
Headlamps On Warning Chime.....................88
Key in Ignition Warning Chime.........................87
Keyless Warning Alert ........................................87
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................88
Audio Control..................................................66
Type 1.........................................................................67
Type 2........................................................................67
Audio Input Jack...........................................287
Audio System................................................270
General Information.........................................270
Audio unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC/Satellite Radio..............................275
Audio unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC..............................................................273
Audio unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/ CD.....................................................................271
Audio unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/ FM/CD............................................................277
Audio unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/FM/ CD...................................................................279
Menu Structure..................................................280
Autolamps.........................................................73
Automatic Climate Control......................103
Temperature Control........................................104
Automatic Transmission...........................138
Brake-Shift Interlock.........................................139
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or

Snow..................................................................140

SelectShift Automatic®

Transmission...................................................138

Understanding the Positions of Your

Automatic Transmission.............................138

Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.............................................................216
Autowipers........................................................70
Auxiliary Power Points.................................121
110 Volt AC Power Point.....................................121
12 Volt DC Power Point......................................121
Locations.................................................................121

4WD See: Four-Wheel Drive.......................................141
A/C See: Climate Control.........................................102
About This Manual...........................................7
Protecting the Environment................................7
ABS See: Brakes...........................................................146
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock

Brakes................................................................146
Accessories....................................................386
Exterior style........................................................386
Interior style.........................................................386
Lifestyle.................................................................386
Peace of mind.....................................................386
Accessories See: Replacement Parts

Recommendation.............................................11
Active Park Assist.........................................153
Automatic Steering into Parking

Space.................................................................154
Deactivating the Park Assist Feature..........155
Troubleshooting the System..........................156
Using Active Park Assist...................................153
Adjusting the Headlamps........................220
Horizontal Aim Adjustment............................221
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................220
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................66
Airbag Disposal...............................................42
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control.........................................102
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................65
Ambient Lighting.............................................77
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................65
Arming the Alarm.................................................65
Disarming the Alarm...........................................65
Appendices....................................................388

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Checking MyKey System Status................51
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................219
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance.................................................32
Child Safety.......................................................14
General Information.............................................14
Child Safety Locks..........................................24
Left-Hand Side......................................................25
Right-Hand Side...................................................25
Child Seat Positioning..................................23
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................232
Cleaning Products.......................................229
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................233
Cleaning the Engine....................................230
Cleaning the Exterior..................................229
Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts.....................230
Exterior Chrome.................................................229
Stripes or Graphics (if equipped)................229
Underbody...........................................................230
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens..........................231
Cleaning the Interior....................................231
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades............................................................231
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................49
Climate.............................................................374
Climate Control Voice Commands.............376
Climate Control.............................................102
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check.............................213
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.........41
Creating a MyKey...........................................49
Programming/Changing Configurable

Settings...............................................................49
Cruise Control.................................................68
Principle of Operation......................................160
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control...............................160
Customer Assistance...................................191

Data Recording..................................................9
Event Data Recording...........................................9
Service Data Recording........................................9

Blind Spot Information System...............161
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®)

with Cross Traffic Alert.................................161

Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........207
Booster Seats...................................................21
Types of Booster Seats......................................22
Brake Fluid Check.........................................216
Brakes...............................................................146
General Information..........................................146
Breaking-In.....................................................184
Bulb Specification Chart...........................225
Cabin Air Filter...............................................108
California Proposition 65..............................11
Capacities and Specifications................262
Technical Specifications.................................266
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior..............................229
Center Console..............................................123
Changing a Bulb...........................................222
Lamp Assembly Condensation....................222
Replacing Fog, Park and Turn Signal

Bulbs..................................................................223
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs...........................222
Replacing HID Headlamp Bulbs...................223
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp

Bulb....................................................................225
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulb...........225
Replacing Reverse Lamp Assembly...........225
Replacing Side Marker Bulbs.........................223
Replacing Tail, Brake and Turn Signal

Bulbs..................................................................224
Changing a Fuse..........................................205
Fuses......................................................................205
Changing a Road Wheel...........................256
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly

Information.....................................................256
Tire Change Procedure.....................................257
Changing the 12V Battery...........................217
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................227
1.6L and 2.0L EcoBoost Engines...................227
2.5L Engine...........................................................228
Changing the Wiper Blades......................219

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Daytime Running Lamps.............................75
Vehicles With Halogen Headlamps...............75
Vehicle With High Intensity Discharge

Headlamps.........................................................75
Digital Radio..................................................282
HD Radio Reception and Station

Troubleshooting............................................283
Direction Indicators........................................75
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................35
Children and Airbags...........................................35
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating

Adjustment........................................................35
Driver Knee Airbag.........................................39
Driving Aids......................................................161
Driving Hints...................................................184
Driving Through Water................................185
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps.........................75
Eco Mode.........................................................165
Resetting Eco Mode..........................................165
Type 1.......................................................................165
Type 2 and 3.........................................................165
Economical Driving......................................184
Emission Control System..........................135
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)...................136
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance

(I/M) Testing...................................................136
End User License Agreement.................388
SYNC® End User License Agreement

(EULA).............................................................388
Engine Block Heater....................................128
Using the Engine Block Heater......................129
Engine Coolant Check.................................213
Adding Engine Coolant.....................................213
Checking the Engine Coolant.........................213
Recycled Engine Coolant.................................215
Severe Climates..................................................215
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe

Cooling...............................................................215

Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System.....................64
Engine Oil Check...........................................212
Adding Engine Oil................................................212
Resetting the Oil Life Monitoring

System...............................................................213

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Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.6L EcoBoost™..................................................212
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBoost™/ 2.5L..................................................................212
Engine Specifications................................262
Drivebelt Routing...............................................262
Entertainment...............................................342
A/V Inputs............................................................358
AM/FM Radio......................................................344
Bluetooth Audio..................................................357
Browsing Device Content...............................342
CD............................................................................353
SD Card Slot and USB Port...........................354
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (If

Activated)........................................................349

Supported Media Players, Formats and

Metadata Information.................................357
Essential Towing Checks..........................180
Before Towing a Trailer......................................181
Hitches...................................................................180
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal

Watercraft (PWC)..........................................181
Safety Chains......................................................180
Trailer Brakes.......................................................180
Trailer Lamps.......................................................180
When Towing a Trailer.......................................181
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording..............................................9
Export Unique Options..................................13
Extended Service Plan (ESP).................403
SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)............404
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only)........................403
Exterior Mirrors................................................79
Blind Spot Monitor..............................................80
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors...............................79
Heated Exterior Mirrors......................................79
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors..........................80
Memory Mirrors....................................................80
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................79

Fastening the Safety Belts..........................27
How to Extract Safety Belts in the Rear

Outboard Positions........................................29
Safety Belt Extension Assembly....................29
Safety Belt Locking Modes...............................28
Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy...........27

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Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................194
Getting the Services You Need.................191
Away From Home................................................191
Handbrake See: Parking Brake..............................................147
Hazard Warning Flashers..........................188
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................74
Head Restraints.............................................110
Adjusting the Head Restraint...........................111
Heated Seats..................................................116
Heated Windows and Mirrors..................108
Heated Exterior Mirror......................................108
Heated Rear Window.......................................108
Heating See: Climate Control.........................................102
Hill Start Assist..............................................147
Using Hill Start Assist........................................147
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................105
Cooling the Interior Quickly............................106
General Hints.......................................................105
Heating the Interior Quickly............................105
Maximum Cooling Performance in

Instrument Panel or Instrument Panel and Footwell Positions...............................108
Recommended Settings for Cooling .........106
Recommended Settings for Heating..........106
Side Window Defogging in Cold

Weather.............................................................107

Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods

during Extreme High Ambient Temperatures..................................................107

Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................146
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........207

Ignition Switch...............................................124
In California (U.S. Only).............................192
Information Display Control......................68
Multimedia Controls...........................................69

Floor Mats.......................................................185
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps.........................................75
Ford Credit..........................................................11
(U.S. Only).................................................................11
Four-Wheel Drive..........................................141
Principle of Operation........................................141
Front Fog Lamps.............................................75
Front Passenger Sensing System............36
Fuel and Refueling.......................................130
Fuel Consumption........................................134
Calculating Fuel Economy..............................135
Filling the Tank.....................................................134
Fuel Filter..........................................................217
Fuel Quality......................................................131
Choosing the Right Fuel (Flex Fuel

Vehicles).............................................................131

Choosing the Right Fuel (Gasoline

Vehicles).............................................................131
Octane Recommendations.............................131
Fuel Shutoff...................................................188
Fuses..................................................................197
Fuse Specification Chart............................197
Luggage Compartment Fuse Panel...........203
Passenger Compartment Fuse

Panel.................................................................200
Power Distribution Box.....................................197
Pre-Fuse Box........................................................197

Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener.............117
Gauges...............................................................83
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............84
Fuel Gauge.............................................................84
Information Display.............................................83
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................43
Intelligent Access.................................................43
General Maintenance Information.......405
Multi-Point Inspection.....................................407
Owner Checks and Services.........................406
Protecting Your Investment..........................405
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.........................405
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your

Dealership?....................................................405

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Information Displays....................................89
General Information...........................................89
Information....................................................365
911 Assist.................................................................371
Alerts........................................................................371
Calendar.................................................................371
Sirius Travel Link................................................369
SYNC Services (If Equipped, United States

Only).................................................................366
Vehicle Health Report......................................373
Information Messages..................................92
Airbag.......................................................................93
Alarm........................................................................93
Automatic Engine Shutdown..........................93
Battery and Charging System.........................94
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic

Alert System.....................................................94
Doors........................................................................95
Engine.......................................................................95
Hill Start Assist.....................................................96
Keyless Vehicle.....................................................96
Lighting.....................................................................97
Maintenance..........................................................97
Message indicator................................................92
MyKey........................................................................97
Park Aid...................................................................98
Park Brake...............................................................98
Power Steering.....................................................99
Starting System ...................................................99
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..................101
Traction Control...................................................101
Transmission and Four-Wheel Drive............99
Installing Child Seats.....................................15
Child Seats...............................................................15
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts..........................16
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for

CHildren (LATCH)............................................18
Using Tether Straps.............................................20
Instrument Cluster........................................83
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................74
Interior Lamps..................................................75
Front Interior Lamp .............................................76
Rear Interior Lamp...............................................76
Interior Mirror...................................................80
Auto-Dimming Mirror...........................................81
Introduction.........................................................7

Index Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................188
Connecting the Jumper Cables.....................189
Jump Starting......................................................190
Preparing Your Vehicle.....................................189
Removing the Jumper Cables.......................190

Keyless Entry....................................................62
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY

KEYPAD...............................................................62
Keyless Starting.............................................124
Ignition Modes.....................................................125
Keys and Remote Controls.........................43
Lighting Control...............................................73
Headlamp Flasher................................................73
High Beams.............................................................73
Lighting...............................................................73
Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers.............168
Load Carrying.................................................167
Load Limit.......................................................169
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of

Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type Vehicles..............................................................176

Vehicle Loading - with and without a

Trailer.................................................................169
Locking and Unlocking.................................55
Activating Intelligent Access ..........................56
Autolock...................................................................57
Battery Saver.........................................................58
Illuminated Entry..................................................58
Illuminated Exit.....................................................58
Mechanical Key.....................................................56
Opening a Rear Door from Inside..................56
Power Door Locks................................................55
Remote Control....................................................55
Smart Unlocks For Integrated Keyhead

Transmitter.........................................................57

Smart Unlocks For Intelligent Access Keys

................................................................................57
Locks...................................................................55
Luggage Covers.............................................167

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Maintenance..................................................207
General Information..........................................207
Manual Climate Control............................102
Manual Liftgate..............................................59
Closing the Liftgate.............................................59
Opening the Liftgate...........................................59
Manual Seats..................................................112
Adjusting the Height of the Driver

Seat......................................................................112

Moving the Seat Backward and

Forward...............................................................112
Recline Adjustment............................................113
Media Hub......................................................288
Memory Function..........................................114
Saving a Pre-Set Position.................................115
Message Center See: Information Displays.................................89
Mirrors See: Heated Windows and Mirrors..............108
See: Windows and Mirrors................................78
Mobile Communications Equipment.......12
Moonroof............................................................81
Bounce-Back.........................................................82
Opening and Closing the Moonroof..............82
Opening and Closing the Sunscreen............82
Venting the Moonroof........................................82
Motorcraft Parts...........................................263
MyFord Touch™...........................................324
General Information.........................................324
MyKey Troubleshooting...............................53
MyKey™............................................................48
Principle of Operation........................................48

Index Navigation......................................................378
cityseekr................................................................379
Map Mode.............................................................381
Navigation Map Updates...............................384
Navigation Voice Commands.......................384
Point of Interest (POI) Categories...............379
Quick-touch Buttons........................................383
Setting a Destination........................................378
Setting Your Navigation Preferences.........380
Normal Scheduled Maintenance.........408
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor®.........................408
Normal Maintenance Intervals....................409

Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check........................................212
Opening and Closing the Hood..............207
Closing the Hood...............................................208
Opening the Hood.............................................207
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................195
Obtaining a French Owner’s Manual..........195
Overhead Console........................................123
Parking Aid.......................................................151
Front Sensing System.......................................152
Rear Sensing System.........................................151
Parking Aids.....................................................151
Parking Brake..................................................147
Passive Anti-Theft System........................64
SecuriLock®...........................................................64
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System.....................64
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Personal Safety System™..........................33
How Does the Personal Safety System

Work?...................................................................33

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Phone...............................................................359
Making Calls.........................................................361
Pairing Subsequent Phones...........................361
Pairing Your Phone for the First

Time..................................................................360
Phone Menu Options........................................361
Phone Settings...................................................363
Phone Voice Commands................................364
Receiving Calls.....................................................361
Text Messaging...................................................362
Post-Crash Alert System...........................190
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking.............................55
Power Liftgate................................................60
Obstacle Detection.............................................62
Opening and Closing the Liftgate..................60
Setting the Liftgate Open Height...................62
Power Seats.....................................................113
Power Lumbar......................................................114
Power Steering Fluid Check......................216
Power Windows..............................................78
Accessory Delay....................................................79
Bounce-Back.........................................................78
One-Touch Down.................................................78
One-Touch Up.......................................................78
Window Lock.........................................................78

Rear Seat Armrest.........................................116
Rear Seats........................................................115
Folding the Seatback.........................................115
Recline Adjustment............................................115
Unfolding the Seatback....................................115
Rear Under Floor Storage..........................167
Adjustable Load Floor.......................................167
Cargo Management System...........................167
Passenger Compartment Floor.....................167
Rear View Camera........................................157
Using the Rear View Camera System..........157
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera....................................157
Rear Window Wiper and Washers...........72
Rear Window Washer..........................................72
Rear Window Wiper.............................................72
Recommended Towing Weights.............178
Refueling..........................................................133
Easy Fuel™ Capless Fuel System................133

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Remote Control..............................................43
Car Finder................................................................45
Integrated Keyhead Transmitters .................43
Intelligent Access Key........................................44
Remote Start ........................................................46
Replacing the Battery.........................................44
Sounding a Panic Alarm....................................46
Remote Start.................................................108
Automatic Settings...........................................109
Heated and Cooled Devices...........................109
Last Settings........................................................109
Removing a Headlamp...............................221
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............233
Replacement Parts Recommendation.........................................11
Collision Repairs.....................................................11
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical

Repairs...................................................................11
Warranty on Replacement Parts.....................12
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control.............................................................47
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................196
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)...............................................................195
Roadside Assistance...................................187
Vehicles Sold In Canada : Getting Roadside

Assistance........................................................187

Vehicles Sold In Canada : Using Roadside

Assistance........................................................187

Vehicles Sold In The U.S.: Getting Roadside

Assistance........................................................187

Vehicles Sold In The U.S. : Using Roadside

Assistance........................................................187
Roadside Emergencies...............................187
Roof Racks and Load Carriers.................168
Adjusting the Crossbar.....................................168
Running-In See: Breaking-In..................................................184
Running Out of Fuel.....................................132
Refilling With a Portable Fuel

Container...........................................................132

Safety Belt Height Adjustment................30
Safety Belt Minder..........................................31
Belt-Minder™.........................................................31

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Starting a Gasoline Engine........................125
Automatic Engine Shutdown.........................126
Failure to Start.....................................................126
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................128
Important Ventilating Information...............128
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is

Moving................................................................127

Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is

Stationary..........................................................127
Vehicles with an Ignition Key..........................125
Vehicles with Keyless Start.............................125
Starting and Stopping the Engine..........124
General Information..........................................124
Steering............................................................165
Electric Power Steering....................................165
Steering Wheel...............................................66
Storage Compartments.............................123
Sunroof See: Moonroof........................................................81
Sun Visors..........................................................81
Illuminated Vanity Mirror....................................81
Supplementary Restraints System.........34
Principle of Operation........................................34
Symbols Glossary.............................................7
SYNC™ Applications and Services........................................................304
911 Assist..............................................................304
SYNC Services: Traffic, Directions &

Information (TDI) (If Equipped, United States Only)....................................................307
Vehicle Health Report.....................................306
SYNC™...........................................................289
General Information.........................................289
SYNC™ Troubleshooting..........................318

Tailgate See: Manual Liftgate...........................................59
See: Power Liftgate.............................................60
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............262
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)........................193

Safety Belts......................................................26
Principle of Operation........................................26
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime..............................................................30
Conditions of operation.....................................30
Safety Canopy™............................................39
Safety Precautions......................................130
Satellite Radio..............................................284
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number

(ESN)................................................................285
Satellite Radio Reception Factors..............285
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service..................285
Troubleshooting.................................................286
Scheduled Maintenance Record............414
Scheduled Maintenance..........................405
Seats..................................................................110
Security..............................................................64
Settings............................................................332
Clock.......................................................................332
Display....................................................................333
Settings.................................................................334
Sound.....................................................................333
Vehicle...................................................................334
Side Airbags.....................................................38
Sitting in the Correct Position...................110
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains.................................252
Special Notices................................................12
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.........................12
Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and

Utility Type Vehicles........................................12
Special Instructions..............................................12
Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance............12
Using Your Vehicle With a Snowplow............12
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance................................................411
Exceptions.............................................................412
Speed Control See: Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Cruise

Control...............................................................160
Stability Control............................................149
Principle of Operation.......................................149
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch...........................................124

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Tire Care..........................................................238
Glossary of Tire Terminology.........................239
Information About Uniform Tire Quality

Grading.............................................................238

Information Contained on the Tire

Sidewall...........................................................240
Temperature A B C............................................239
Traction AA A B C...............................................238
Treadwear............................................................238
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........253
Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure

Monitoring System.......................................254

Understanding Your Tire Pressure

Monitoring System ......................................254

Tires See: Wheels and Tires.....................................236
Towing a Trailer..............................................177
Load Placement...................................................177
Towing Points.................................................181
Installing the Recovery Hook.........................182
Recovery Hook Location..................................182
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels............182
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels...........................................................183
Emergency Towing.............................................183
Recreational Towing..........................................183
Towing...............................................................177
Traction Control............................................148
Principle of Operation.......................................148
Trailer Sway Control.....................................178
Transmission Code Designation............265
Transmission..................................................138
Transmission See: Transmission..............................................138
Transporting the Vehicle............................182
Trip Computer..................................................91
All Value...................................................................92
Average Fuel...........................................................92
Digital Speedo.......................................................92
Distance to E..........................................................92
Instantaneous Fuel..............................................92
Resetting the Trip Computer............................91
Trip Odometer.......................................................92
Trip Timer................................................................92

Index Under Hood Overview - 1.6L EcoBoost™................................................209
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™..................................................210
Under Hood Overview - 2.5L.....................211
Universal Garage Door Opener.................117
HomeLink Wireless Control System.............117
USB Port..........................................................287
Using Cruise Control...................................160
Switching Cruise Control Off.........................160
Switching Cruise Control On..........................160
Using Four-Wheel Drive..............................141
Driving in Special Conditions With

Four-Wheel Drive............................................141

Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................52
Vehicles With Ford-Approved Aftermarket

Remote Start Systems..................................52

Vehicles With Non-Ford-Approved

Aftermarket Remote Start Systems..............................................................52
Using Snow Chains.....................................252
Using Stability Control...............................150
AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control™

(RSC®)..............................................................150

Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player.............................................................310
Accessing Your Play Menu..............................314
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the

USB Port...........................................................310
Media Menu Features........................................313
Media Voice Commands...................................311
System Settings..................................................316
What's Playing?...................................................311
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............293
Accessing Features through the Phone

Menu..................................................................297
Accessing Your Phone Settings...................300
Making Calls........................................................296
Pairing a Phone for the First Time...............294
Pairing Subsequent Phones..........................294
Phone Options during an Active Call.........296
Phone Voice Commands................................294
Receiving Calls...................................................296
System Settings..................................................301
Text Messaging..................................................299

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Using Traction Control...............................148
Switching the System Off Using a

Switch................................................................148

Switching the System Off Using the

Information Display Controls....................148

System Indicator Lights and

Messages..........................................................148
Using Voice Recognition............................291
Initiating a Voice Session.................................291
System Interaction and Feedback..............292
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).........................193
Vehicle Care...................................................229
General Information.........................................229
Vehicle Certification Label.......................264
Vehicle Identification Number................263
Vehicle Storage.............................................233
Battery...................................................................234
Body........................................................................233
Brakes.....................................................................234
Cooling system...................................................234
Engine....................................................................234
Fuel system..........................................................234
General..................................................................233
Miscellaneous.....................................................234
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................234
Tires........................................................................234
Ventilation See: Climate Control.........................................102
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............263
Voice Control...................................................68
MyFord Touch® Controls..................................68

Index Warning Lamps and Indicators................85
Airbag - Front.........................................................85
Anti-Lock Braking System................................85
Battery......................................................................85
Blind Spot Monitor..............................................85
Brake System.........................................................85
Cruise Control.......................................................86
Direction Indicator...............................................86
Engine Oil................................................................86
Fasten Safety Belt...............................................86
Fog Lamps - Front...............................................86
High Beam..............................................................86
Information............................................................86
Low Fuel Level......................................................86
Low Tire Pressure Warning..............................86
Parking Lamps.......................................................87
Service Engine Soon............................................87
Traction and Stability Control.........................87
Traction and Stability Control Off..................87
Washer Fluid Check......................................217
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior..............................229
See: Wipers and Washers.................................70
Waxing.............................................................230
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel.......................256
Wheels and Tires.........................................236
General Information.........................................236
Technical Specifications................................260
Windows and Mirrors....................................78
Windshield Washers.......................................71
Windshield Wipers.........................................70
Intermittent Wipe.................................................70
Speed dependent wipers (if

equipped)...........................................................70
Wipers and Washers.....................................70

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