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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)

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Replace cabin air filter (if equipped).

Replace climate-controlled (heated and cooled) seat filter.2
Replace engine air filter. Change engine coolant.3

Replace spark plugs. Inspect accessory drive belt(s).4
Change automatic transmission fluid Replace accessory drive belt(s) if not replaced within the last 100000 miles (160000 km).

1These maintenance items can be performed within 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the last oil change. Do not exceed the designated distance for the interval. 2If your vehicle has climate-controlled (heated and cooled) seats. 3Initial replacement at six years or 100000 miles (160000 kilometers), then every three years or 50000 miles (80000 kilometers). 4After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.

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SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS If you operate your vehicle primarily in any of the following conditions, you need to perform additional maintenance as indicated. If you occasionally operate your vehicle under any of these conditions, it is not necessary to perform the additional 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); perform the engine air filter replacement. (For example, the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor was reset at 25000 miles [40000 kilometers].)

Towing a trailer or using a camper or 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 Scheduled Maintenance chart. Inspect and lubricate U-joints. See axle maintenance items under Exceptions. Change automatic transmission fluid.

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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

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Inspect frequently, service as required Every 30000 miles (48000 km) Every 60000 miles (96000 km)

livery)

Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information display and perform services listed in the Normal Scheduled Maintenance chart. Replace cabin air filter (if equipped). Replace engine air filter. 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)

Replace cabin air filter (if equipped). 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.

Every 5000 miles (8000 km) or six months Every 30000 miles (48000 km) *Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each engine oil and filter change. See the Instrument Cluster chapter.

Change automatic transmission fluid.

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EXCEPTIONS There are several exceptions to the Normal Schedule. They are listed below: Normal vehicle axle maintenance: Rear axles and power take-off 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 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), non-synthetic rear axle fluids should be changed 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 in the Capacities and Specifications chapter for details). 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 FITZ-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. The axle fluid should be changed anytime the axle has been submerged in water. California fuel filter replacement: If the vehicle is registered in California, the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the 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 service interval is 3000 miles (4800 kilometers).

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Engine air filter & cabin air filter replacement: Engine air filter and cabin air filter life 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.

ENGINE COOLANT CHANGE RECORD Initial change

Six years or 100000 miles (160000 km) (whichever comes first)

After initial change Every three years or 50000 miles (80000 km)

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585

911 Assist™ ......................441, 517

ABS (see Brakes) .....................224
Accessing and using your USB port ....................................495
Accessing call history/phone book during active call .............429
Accessing your calendar ..........516
Accessing your media menu features ......................................453
Accessing your phone menu features ......................................431
Accessory delay ........................110
Active call menu options .........429
Active Park Assist .....................233
Adaptive Cruise Control ...........243
Adding (pairing) a phone ........503
Advanced menu options ...439, 459
Advanced menu options (prompts, languages, defaults, master reset, installing applications) ..............................439
Airbag supplemental restraint system ..........................................53
and child safety seats ..............54
description ................................53
disposal ......................................62
driver airbag ..............................53
passenger airbag .......................53
side airbag ...........................53, 58
Air cleaner filter .......336–337, 394
Air conditioning ........................145

manual heating and air conditioning system ...............145
Air filter .....................................337

Air filter, cabin ..........................154
All Wheel Drive (AWD), driving off road .........................215
Ambient mood/lighting .............523
Ambulance packages ..................17
AM/FM .......................................483
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) .....................................321
Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ..............................224
Anti-theft system ..................88, 91
arming the system ..............88, 91
disarming a triggered system ..91

Audio system

Single CD ................404, 409–410

Audio system (see Radio) ................404, 409–410
Automatic transmission ............207
fluid, adding ....................326–327
fluid, checking ................326–327
fluid, refill capacities ..............390
fluid, specification ..................390
Selectshift (SST) ....................210
Auxiliary Input Jack .................492
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ..418
Auxiliary powerpoint ................184
A/V inputs ..........................419, 500
Axle

lubricant specifications ..........390
refill capacities ........................390

Battery .......................................332
acid, treating emergencies .....332
jumping a disabled battery ....294
maintenance-free ....................332

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replacement, specifications ...394
servicing ..................................332

Blind Spot Information System .......................................258
Booster seats ...............................24
Brakes ........................................223
anti-lock ...................................224
anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...........................224
brake warning light ................224
fluid, checking and adding ....331
fluid, refill capacities ..............390
fluid, specifications .................390
lubricant specifications ..........390
parking ....................................224
shift interlock ..........................211
trailer .......................................283

Capacities for refilling fluids ....390
Cargo net ...................................269
CD ..............................404, 409–410
CD player ..........................402, 494
CD voice commands .................495
Cell phone use ............................17
Changing a tire .........................379
Changing the air filter ..............337
Child safety restraints ..........32, 34
Child safety seats

attaching with tether straps ....34
automatic locking mode (retractor) .................................42
LATCH .......................................32

Child safety seats - booster seats .............................................24

Cleaning the touchscreen ........472
Cleaning your vehicle ...............346
engine compartment ..............348
instrument panel ....................350
interior .....................................350
plastic parts ............................347
washing ....................................346
waxing .....................................348
wheels ......................................352
wiper blades ............................349

Climate control (see Air conditioning or Heating) ..........145
Climate voice commands .........535
Clock ..................................404, 521
Collision Warning System .........264
Console ......................................187
overhead ..................................188
rear ..........................................187
Coolant ......................................321
checking and adding ..............321
refill capacities ........................390
specifications ..........................390
Cross Traffic Alert ....................258
Cruise control ...........................242
Customer Assistance ................291

Ford Extended Service Plan ..........................................399
Getting roadside assistance ...291
Getting the service you need .................................297
Ordering additional owner’s literature .................................303
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program ...................................301

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Defrost .......................145, 147, 149
rear window ............................154

Dipstick

automatic transmission fluid ..................................326–327
engine oil .................................320
Display settings .........................522
Driver alert ................................252
Driving under special conditions ..................213, 217, 220
sand .........................................219
snow and ice ...........................221
through water .................219, 289

Dual automatic temperature control (DATC) .................147, 149

Electronic message center .......124
Electronic stability control ......227
Emergencies, roadside

jump-starting ..........................294
running out of fuel .................199

Emergency brake (see Parking brake) ........................................224
Emission control system ..........204
End user license agreement ....548
Engine ........................................388
cleaning ...................................348
coolant .....................................321
fail-safe cooling .......................325
idle speed control ...................332
lubrication specifications .......390
refill capacities ........................390
service points ..................317–319
Engine block heater .................194

Engine oil

checking and adding ..............320
dipstick ....................................320
filter, specifications ................394
refill capacities ........................390
specifications ..........................390
Event data recording ..................13
Exhaust fumes ..........................194

Fail safe cooling ........................325
Fleet MyKey programming ........71
Floor mats .................................290
Fluid capacities .........................390
Fuel

cap ...........................................201
capacity ...................................390
choosing the right fuel ...197–198
filler funnel .............................199
filling your vehicle with fuel ..201
filter, specifications ........331, 394
fuel pump shut-off ..................293
octane rating ...........................388
quality ......................................197
running out of fuel .................199
safety information relating to automotive fuels .....................196
Fuel and distance computer ....128

outside temperature indicator ..................................128
to empty indicator ..................128
trip distance ............................128
trip/reset button .....................128

Fuel - flex fuel vehicle (FFV) ............................198
Fuses ..........................305–306, 311

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Garage door opener ..................179
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............201
Gauges ...............................117–118
odometer .................................128
trip odometer ..........................128

Hazard flashers .........................292
HD Radio™ ...............................485
Headlamps

aiming ......................................338
bulb specifications ..................344
flash to pass ............................101
high beam .......................101, 104
Head restraints .........................157
Heated steering wheel ..............533
Heating ......................145, 147, 149
Help ............................................532
Hill descent mode .....................229
Hill start assist ..........................213
Homelink wireless control system ........................................179
Hood ..........................................316
How to use voice commands ...478

Ignition ...............................190, 388
Illuminated visor mirror ...114–115
Information displays .................124
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing ........................................206

Instrument panel

cleaning ...................................350
cluster ......................................118
Intelligent Access Key ................64

Jack ............................................379
positioning ...............................379
storage .....................................379

Joining two calls (multiparty/conference call) ....429
Jump-starting your vehicle ......294

Keyless entry system

autolock .....................................79
keypad .......................................86
locking and unlocking doors ....87
programming entry code .........86
Keys .......................................64, 88
positions of the ignition .........190

Lamps

bulb replacement specifications chart ................344
headlamps, flash to pass ........101
interior lamps .................106–108
Lane keeping system ................254
LATCH anchors ...........................32
Liftgate ............................77, 81–82
Lights, warning and indicator ..118
Listening to music ....................481
Loading instructions .................277
Load limits .................................270

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autolock .....................................79
childproof ..................................38
doors ..........................................76
Lubricant specifications ...........390
Lug nuts ....................................387

Making and receiving calls .......503
MAP DVD - Loading and Unloading ..................................503
Map icons ..................................544
Map mode ..................................542
Map preferences .......................540
Map updates ..............................546
Media Bluetooth menu options (adding, connecting, deleting, turning on/off) ..........................458
Message center .........................124
warning messages ...........128, 133
Mirrors ...............................111, 114
fold away .................................111
programmable memory ............66
side view mirrors (power) .....111
Moon roof ..................................115
Motorcraft® parts .............346, 394
MyFord Touch™ system ..........469
MyKey ..........................................71

Navigation features ...................536
Navigation voice commands ....546
Notifications ..............................516

Pairing other phones ........426, 503
Pairing your phone ...................502
Pairing your phone for the first time ....................................425, 502
Parental MyKey programming ...71
Park Assist ................................233
Parking brake ............................224
Parts (see Motorcraft® parts) .........................................394
Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor ...................55
Phone Bluetooth menu options (adding, connecting, deleting, turning on/off) ..........................437
Phone redial ..............................431
Phone settings ..................506, 528
Phone voice commands ............508
Playing music (by artist, album, genre, playlist, tracks, similar) ......................................454
POI categories ...........................538
Point of Interest (POI) .............538
Power distribution box (see Fuses) ...............................306
Power door locks ........................76
Power liftgate ..............................82
Power mirrors ...........................111
Powerpoint ................................184
Power steering ..........................267
fluid, checking and adding ....331
Power Windows .........................109
Privacy information ..........422, 475

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Push button start system .........190
Putting a call on/off hold .........429

Quick touch buttons .................545

Radio ..........................404, 409–410
AM/FM .....................................483
Single CD ................404, 409–410
Radio reception .........................402
Radio voice commands .............488
Rear heated seats .....................168
Rear view camera display ................................237, 524
Rear window defroster ....................145, 147, 149
Receiving a text message .............................433, 506
Recommendations for attaching safety restraints for children ........................................26
Relays ................................305–306
Remote entry system

illuminated entry ................80–81
locking/unlocking doors .....76–77
opening the trunk .....................77
replacing the batteries .............65
Reverse sensing system ...........232
Roadside assistance ..................291
Roll stability control .................227
Roof rack ...................................269
Route preferences ....................540

Safety Belt Maintenance ............49
Safety belts (see Safety restraints) ..............................41, 44
Safety defects, reporting ..........304
Safety information ............421, 473
Safety restraints ..............41–42, 44
Belt-Minder® ............................45
Belt-Minder®, deactivating/activating .............46
extension assembly ..................44
for adults .............................41–42
for children ...............................26
inflatable safety belt .................47
Occupant Classification Sensor ........................................55
safety belt maintenance ...........49
seat belt maintenance ..............49
warning light and chime ..........45

Safety restraints - LATCH anchors ........................................32
Safety seats for children ............26
Safety Compliance Certification Label ....................396
Satellite Radio ...................404, 489
Scheduled Maintenance Guide

Normal Scheduled Maintenance and Log .............573
SD card ......................419, 495, 536
Seat belts (see Safety restraints) ....................................41
Seats ..........................................167
child safety seats ......................26
climate control ........................166
easy access/easyout feature ..164
front seats ...............160–161, 165
heated ..............................164, 168

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memory seat .....................66, 163
second row seats ....................167
third row seats ........169, 174, 176
Second-row power fold seat ....172
SecuriCode keyless entry system ..........................................85
SecuriLock passive anti-theft system ..........................................88
Selecting your media source (USB, Line in, BT audio) .........453
Sending new text messages .....505
Setting a destination ................536
Setting a destination by voice ...........................................537
Settings ......................................521
Setting the clock ...............404, 521
Side air curtain ...........................59
Side-curtain airbags system .......59
SIRIUS® satellite radio ....404, 489
SIRIUS satellite radio voice commands .................................490
SIRIUS Travel Link ...................513
SIRIUS Travel Link voice commands .................................515
Snowplowing ...............................17
SOS Post Crash Alert .................52
Spark plugs, specifications .....................388, 394
Special notice

ambulance conversions ............17
utility-type vehicles ..................17

Specification chart, lubricants ...................................390
Stability system .........................227

Starting your vehicle ................191
jump starting ..........................294
push button start system .......190
Steering wheel ............................93
controls ......................................95
tilting ...................................93–94

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) (see airbags) ....................53
Supported media file types ......499
Supported player, media formats and metadata information ................................499
SYNC® customer support ..............................421, 473
SYNC® Services ................445, 509
System settings .........................524

Temperature control (see Climate control) ..............145, 147, 149, 533
Text messaging .................432, 505
Text messaging (sending, downloading, deleting) .....433, 435
Third-row power fold seat .......177
Tilt steering wheel ................93–94
Tires ...........................358–359, 379
alignment ................................372
care ..........................................357
changing ..........................379, 381
checking the pressure ............368
inflating ...................................366
label .........................................365
replacing ..................................370
rotating ....................................373
safety practices .......................372
sidewall information ...............361

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snow tires and chains ............374
spare tire .................................379
terminology .............................360
tire grades ...............................359
treadwear ........................359, 368

Touchscreen features (climate) ....................................533
Towing .......................278, 285–286
recreational towing .................286
trailer towing ..........................278
wrecker ....................................285
Traction control ........................225
Traffic, Directions and Information ................................445
Traffic preferences ...................540
Trailer sway control ..................279
Transmission

brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....211
fluid, checking and adding (automatic) .....................326–327
fluid, refill capacities ..............390
lubricant specifications ..........390
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Turn signal

USB port ............................419, 495
Using privacy mode ..................429

Vehicle health report ........443, 519
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ..........................................395
Vehicle loading ..........................270
Ventilating your vehicle ...........194
Voice commands in media mode ..........................................450
Voice commands in phone mode ..........................................426
Voice recognition ......................477

Warning lights (see Lights) .....118
Washer fluid ......................331–332
Water, Driving through .............289
Windows

power .......................................109
rear wiper/washer ...................100

Windshield washer fluid and wipers ..........................................99

checking and adding fluid ..................................331–332
replacing wiper blades ...........335
Wrecker towing .........................285

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Introduction

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Child Safety

19
Child seat positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Installing child seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Child safety locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Safety Belts

39
Fastening the safety belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Safety belt height adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Safety belt-minder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Rear inflatable safety belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Personal Safety System

50

Supplementary Restraints System

51
Driver and passenger airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Front passenger sensing system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Side airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Safety canopy curtain airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Crash sensors and airbag indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Airbag disposal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Keys and Remote Control

63
General information on radio frequencies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Replacing a lost key or remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

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MyKey

71
Settings, MyKey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Creating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Clearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
System status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Remote start, MyKey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Troubleshooting, MyKey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Locks

76
Locking and unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
SecuriCode™ keyless entry keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Security

88
SecuriLock® passive anti-theft system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Anti-theft alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Steering Wheel

93
Adjusting the steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Steering wheel controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Pedals

98
Adjustable pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Wipers and Washers

99
Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Rain-sensing wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Windshield washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Rear-window wiper and washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

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Lighting control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Autolamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Instrument lighting dimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Headlamp exit delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Daytime running lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Automatic high beam control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Front fog lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Direction indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Interior lamps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Windows and Mirrors

109
Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Exterior mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Interior mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Moonroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Instrument Cluster

117
Gauges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Warning lamps and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Audible warnings and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Information Displays

124
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Trip computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Information messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Climate Control

145
Manual heating and air conditioning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
Dual automatic temperature control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
Rear window defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154
Cabin air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154

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Seats

156
Sitting in the correct position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156
Head restraints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
Manual seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
Power seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Memory function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163
Heated seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164
Heated and ventilated seats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
Rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167

Universal Garage Door Opener (If Equipped)

179
HomeLink® wireless control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180

Auxiliary Power Points

184

Storage Compartments

187
Center console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187
Overhead console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188

Starting and Stopping the Engine

189
Ignition switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190
Engine block heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194

Fuel and Refueling

196
Fuel quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197
Running out of fuel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199
Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200
Fuel consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203

Transmission

207
Automatic transmission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207
Hill start assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213

Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped)

215
Four wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215

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Brakes

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Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223
Hints on driving with anti-lock brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224
Parking brake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224

Traction Control

225
Traction Control™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225

Stability Control

226
AdvanceTrac® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227

Terrain Response

Hill descent control

228
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229

Parking Aids

231
Sensing system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231
Active park assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233
Rear-view camera system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .237

Cruise Control

242
Using cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .242
Using Adaptive Cruise Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .243

Driving Aids

252
Driver alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .252
Lane keeping system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .254
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .258
Collision warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .264
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .267

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Load Carrying

269
Cargo net. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .269
Roof racks and load carriers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .269
Vehicle loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .270

Towing

278
Trailer towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .278
Wrecker towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .285
Recreational towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .286

Driving Hints

288
Economical driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .288
Floor mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .290

Roadside Emergencies

291
Getting roadside assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .291
Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .292
Fuel cut-off switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293
Jump-starting the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .294

Customer Assistance

297
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .304
Reporting safety defects (Canada only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .304

Fuses

305
Changing a fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .305
Fuse specification chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .306

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Maintenance

315
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .315
Opening and closing the hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .316
Under hood overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .317
Engine oil dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .320
Engine oil check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .320
Engine coolant check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .321
Automatic transmission fluid check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .326
Brake fluid check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .331
Fuel filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .331
Washer fluid check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .332
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .332
Checking the wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335
Air filter(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .336
Adjusting the headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .338
Changing a bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .340
Bulb specification chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .344

Vehicle Care

346
Cleaning products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .346
Cleaning the exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .346
Waxing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .348
Repairing minor paint damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .348
Cleaning the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .348
Cleaning the windows and wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .349
Cleaning the interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .350
Cleaning the instrument panel and instrument cluster lens . . . . . . .350
Cleaning leather seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .351
Cleaning the alloy wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .352
Vehicle storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .352

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Wheels and Tires

355
Tire care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .357
Using snow chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .374
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .375
Changing a road wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .379
Technical specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .387
Wheel lug nut torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .387

Capacities and Specifications

388
Engine specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .388
Part numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .394
Vehicle identification number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .395
Vehicle certification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .396
Transmission code designation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .396

Accessories

397
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .397

Extended Service Plan

399

Audio System

402
MyFord™ system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404
Satellite radio information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .415
Auxiliary input jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .418
USB port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .419

SYNC®

420
Pairing your phone for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .425
911 Assist™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .441
Vehicle Health Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .443

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MyFord Touch® (If Equipped)

469
Infotainment display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .476
Voice recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .477
Listening to music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .481
Phone features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .501
Information Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .509
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .521
Climate features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .533
Navigation system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .536

Appendices

548

Scheduled Maintenance

568
Normal scheduled maintenance and log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .573

Index

585

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Introduction

ABOUT THIS MANUAL Thank you for choosing Ford. We recommend that you take some time to get to know your vehicle by reading this manual. The more that you know about it, the greater the safety and pleasure you will get from driving it.

WARNING: Always drive with due care and attention when using and operating the controls and features on your vehicle.

Note: This manual describes product features and options available throughout the range of available models, sometimes even before they are generally available. It may describe options not fitted to your vehicle. Note: Some of the illustrations in this manual may be used for different models, so may appear different to you on your vehicle. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct. Note: Always use and operate your vehicle in line with all applicable laws and regulations. Note: Pass on this manual when selling your vehicle. It is an integral part of the vehicle. This manual may qualify the location of a component as left-hand side or right-hand side. The side is determined when facing forward in the seat.

A. Right-hand side B. Left-hand side

Protecting the Environment

You must play your part in protecting the environment. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps toward this aim.

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SYMBOL GLOSSARY

WARNING: You risk death or serious injury to yourself and others if you do not follow the instruction highlighted by the

warning symbol.

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Symbol Description Safety alert

Symbol Description See Owner’s Manual

Symbol Description

Anti-lock braking system Battery acid

Cabin air filter

Child seat lower anchor

Do not open when hot

Engine coolant temperature Fan warning

Front fog lamps

Avoid smoking, flames, or sparks Brake fluid – non petroleum base Check fuel cap

Child seat tether anchor Engine air filter

Engine oil

Fasten safety belt

Battery

Brake system

Child Safety Door Lock and Unlock Cruise control

Engine coolant

Explosive gas

Front airbag

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Symbol Description Fuel pump reset

Heated rear window

Lighting control

Panic alarm

Power steering fluid

Service engine soon

Windshield defrost and demist

Symbol Description

Symbol Description

Hazard warning flasher Jack

Maintain correct fluid level Parking brake system

Power window lockout

Stability control

Fuse compartment

Interior luggage compartment release Low tire pressure warning Parking aid system

Power windows front and rear Side airbag

Windshield washer and wiper

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DATA RECORDING

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 service and repair facilities may access or share among them vehicle diagnostic information received through a direct connection to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle. Additionally, when your vehicle is in for service or repair, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may access or share among them data for vehicle improvement purposes. For U.S. only (if equipped), if you choose to use the SYNC® Vehicle Health Report, you consent that certain diagnostic information may also be accessed electronically by Ford Motor Company and Ford authorized service facilities, and that the diagnostic information may be used for any purpose. See the SYNC® chapter for more information.

Event Data Recording This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting a road obstacle; this data will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as: • How various systems in your vehicle were operating; • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were • How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator • How fast the vehicle was travelling; • Where the driver was positioning the steering wheel. This data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur.

and/or the brake pedal;

buckled/fastened;

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Note: EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data or information (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) is recorded (see limitations regarding 911 Assist and Traffic, Directions and Information privacy below). However, parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation. To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have such special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do not access event data recorder 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. Note: Including to the extent that any law pertaining to Event Data Recorders applies to SYNC® or its features, please note the following: Once 911 Assist (if equipped) is enabled (set ON), 911
Assist may, through any paired and connected cell phone, disclose to emergency services that the vehicle has been in a crash involving the deployment of an airbag or, in certain vehicles, the activation of the fuel pump shut-off. Certain versions or updates to 911 Assist may also be capable of being used to electronically or verbally provide to 911 operators the vehicle location (such as latitude and longitude), and/or other details about the vehicle or crash or personal information about the occupants to assist 911 operators to provide the most appropriate emergency services. If you do not want to disclose this information, do not activate the 911 Assist feature. See your SYNC® chapter for more information. Additionally, when you connect to Traffic, Directions and Information (if equipped, U.S. only), the service uses GPS technology and advanced vehicle sensors to collect the vehicle’s current location, travel direction, and speed (“vehicle travel information”), only to help provide you with the directions, traffic reports, or business searches that you request. If you do not want Ford or its vendors to receive this information, do not activate the service. For more information, see Traffic, Directions and Information, Terms and Conditions. See your SYNC® chapter for more information.

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CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

WARNING: Some constituents of engine exhaust, certain vehicle components, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

PERCHLORATE MATERIAL Note: Certain components in your vehicle, such as airbag modules, safety belt pretensioners, and remote control batteries, may contain perchlorate material. Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate for more information.

FORD CREDIT (U.S. ONLY) Ford Credit offers a full range of financing and lease plans to help you acquire your vehicle. If you have financed or leased your vehicle through Ford Credit, thank you for your business. For your convenience, we offer a number of ways to contact us, as well as help manage your account. Phone: 1-800-727-7000
For more information regarding Ford Credit, as well as access to Account Manager, please go to www.fordcredit.com.

REPLACEMENT PARTS RECOMMENDATION Your vehicle has been built to the highest standards using quality parts. We recommend that you demand the use of genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts whenever your vehicle requires scheduled maintenance or repair. You can clearly identify genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts by looking for the Ford, FoMoCo or Motorcraft branding on the parts or their packaging.

Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs One of the best ways for you to make sure that your vehicle provides years of service is to have it maintained in line with our recommendations using parts that conform to the specifications detailed in this owner’s manual. Genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts meet or exceed these specifications.

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Collision Repairs We hope that you never experience a collision, but accidents do happen. Genuine Ford replacement collision parts meet our stringent requirements for fit, finish, structural integrity, corrosion protection and dent resistance. During vehicle development, we validate that these parts deliver the intended level of protection as a whole system. A great way to know for sure you are getting this level of protection is to use genuine Ford replacement collision parts. Warranty on Replacement Parts Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacement parts are the only replacement parts that benefit from a Ford Warranty. Damage caused to your vehicle as a result of the failure of non-Ford parts may not be covered by the Ford Warranty. For additional information, see the terms and conditions of the Ford Warranty.

SPECIAL NOTICES

New Vehicle Limited Warranty For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered by your vehicle’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty, see the warranty information that is provided to you along with your owner’s manual.

Special Instructions For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic controls.

WARNING: Please read the Supplementary Restraints System chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions

could result in personal injury.

WARNING: Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should NEVER be placed in front of an active passenger airbag.

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Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles

WARNING: Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles.

Before you drive your vehicle, please read this Owner’s Manual carefully. Your vehicle is not a passenger car. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate your vehicle correctly may result in loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury or death.

Using your vehicle with a snowplow Do not use this vehicle for snowplowing. Your vehicle is not equipped with a snowplowing package.

Using your vehicle as an ambulance Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance. Your vehicle is not equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package.

MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT Using mobile communications equipment is becoming increasingly important in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However, you must not compromise your own or others’ safety when using such equipment. Mobile communications can enhance personal safety and security when appropriately used, particularly in emergency situations. Safety must be paramount when using mobile communications equipment to avoid negating these benefits. Mobile communication equipment includes, but is not limited to, cellular phones, pagers, portable email devices, text messaging devices and portable two-way radios.

WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, crash and injury. We strongly recommend that you use extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of your vehicle. We recommend against the use of any handheld device while driving and encourage the use of voice-operated systems when possible. Make sure you are aware of all applicable local laws that may affect the use of electronic devices while driving.

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EXPORT UNIQUE (NON–UNITED STATES/CANADA) VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION For your particular global region, your vehicle may be equipped with features and options that are different from the features and options that are described in this owner’s manual. A market unique supplement may be supplied that complements this book. By referring to the market unique supplement, if provided, you can properly identify those features, recommendations and specifications that are unique to your vehicle. This owner’s manual is written primarily for the U.S. and Canadian Markets. Features or equipment listed as standard may be different on units built for Export. See this owner’s manual for all other required information and warnings.

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GENERAL INFORMATION See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safety restraints for children.

WARNING: Always make sure your child is secured properly in a device that is appropriate for their height, age and weight.

Child safety restraints must be bought separately from your vehicle. Failure to follow these instructions and guidelines may result in an increased risk of serious injury or death to your child.

WARNING: All children are shaped differently. The recommendations for safety restraints are based on probable

child height, age and weight thresholds from NHTSA and other safety organizations, or are the minimum requirements of law. Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) and consulting your pediatrician to make sure your child seat is appropriate for your child, and is compatible with and properly installed in your vehicle. To locate a child seat fitting station and CPST, contact the NHTSA toll free at 1-888-327-4236 or on the internet at http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov. In Canada, check with your local St. John Ambulance office for referral to a CPST or for further information, contact your provincial ministry of transportation, or locate your local St. John Ambulance office by searching for St. John Ambulance on the internet, or Transport Canada at 1–800–333–0371 (http://www.tc.gc.ca). Failure to properly restrain children 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.

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Recommended restraint type Use a child safety seat (sometimes called an infant carrier, convertible seat, or toddler seat). Use a belt-positioning booster seat.

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Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children

Child size, height, weight, or age

Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less (generally age four or younger).

Infants or toddlers

Small children

Children who have outgrown or no longer properly fit in a child safety seat (generally children who are less than 4 ft. 9 in. (1.45 m) tall, are greater than age four (4) and less than age twelve (12), and between 40 lb (18 kg) and 80 lb (36 kg) and upward to 100 lb (45 kg) if recommended by your child restraint manufacturer). Children who have outgrown or no longer properly fit in a belt-positioning booster seat (generally children who are at least 4 ft. 9 in. (1.45 m) tall or greater than 80 lb (36 kg) or 100 lb (45 kg) if recommended by child restraint manufacturer).

Larger children

Use a vehicle safety belt having