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Tires, Wheels and Loading • After you have traveled 50 miles (80 km), thoroughly check your hitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts. • If you are driving down a long or steep hill, shift to a lower gear. Do not apply the brakes continuously, as they may overheat and become less effective. • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade. If you must park on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer's wheels. RECREATIONAL TOWING Follow these guidelines for your specific powertrain combination to tow your vehicle for personal travel (such as behind a motor home or a truck). Note: Put your climate control system in recirculated air mode to prevent exhaust fumes from entering the vehicle. Refer to the Climate Controls chapter for more information. In case of roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle, please refer to Wrecker towing in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. These guidelines are designed to prevent damage to your vehicle. Front-wheel drive (FWD) vehicles: Tow your FWD vehicle with all four wheels on the ground or with the front wheels off the ground by using a tow dolly. If you are using a tow dolly follow the instructions specified by the equipment provider. All-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles: Tow your AWD vehicle with all four wheels on the ground or with all four wheels off the ground using a vehicle transport trailer. Do not tow your AWD vehicle with the front wheels off the ground (by using a tow dolly) and the rear wheels on the ground; this will cause damage to your AWD system. If you are using a vehicle transport trailer, follow the instruction specified by the equipment provider. Note: If you tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, follow these instructions: • Tow only in the forward direction. • Release the parking brake. • Place the transmission shift lever in N (Neutral). • Place the ignition in the accessory position (refer to Starting in the Driving chapter). • Do not exceed 65 mph (105 km/h) • Start the engine and allow it to run for five minutes at the beginning of each day and at each fuel stop. 213

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
CONGRATULATIONS	4
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION	4
Warning symbols in this guide	4
Warning symbols on your vehicle	5
Protecting the environment	5
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL	5
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE	5
SPECIAL NOTICES	6
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	6
Special instructions	6
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR P265/40R22 LOW-PROFILE TIRES AND WHEELS	6
DATA RECORDING	7
Service Data Recording	7
Event Data Recording	7
CELL PHONE USE	9
EXPORT UNIQUE (NON–UNITED STATES/CANADA) VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION	9
Instrument Cluster	12
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	12
GAUGES	17
MINI MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)	19
MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)	20
Info	20
System check and vehicle feature customization	23
System warnings	24
Entertainment Systems	27
AUDIO SYSTEMS	27
Quick start — How to get going	27
Listening to the radio	27
Listening to satellite radio (if equipped)	28
Listening to a CD/MP3 (if equipped)	28
AM/FM Single CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system (if equipped)	31
Premium sound AM/FM in-dash six CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system (if equipped)	39
Auxiliary input jack (Line in)	47
USB port (if equipped)	49
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION	49
Satellite radio information (if equipped)	52
NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	55
SYNC (IF EQUIPPED)	55
Climate Controls	56
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	56
Operating tips	57
DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (DATC) SYSTEM WITH HEATED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	58
Operating tips	60
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER	61
CABIN AIR FILTER (IF EQUIPPED)	61
Lights	63
HEADLAMP CONTROL	63
Autolamp control	63
Fog lamp control (if equipped)	64
High beams	64
Flash-to-pass	64
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	64
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	65
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	65
Vertical aim adjustment	65
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	67
INTERIOR LAMPS	67
Front row map lamps (if equipped)	67
Ambient lighting (if equipped)	67
Map/dome lamp (if equipped)	68
Rear courtesy lamp	68
BULB REPLACEMENT	68
Lamp assembly condensation	68
Using the right bulbs	69
Replacing interior bulbs	70
Replacing headlamp bulbs	70
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs	71
Replacing tail/stop/turn/sidemarker/backup lamp bulbs	72
Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs	72
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	72
Replacing fog lamp bulbs (if equipped)	73
Driver Controls	74
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	74
Windshield wiper rainlamp feature (if equipped with Autolamp)	74
Rear window wiper/washer controls	75
TILT/TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL	75
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	76
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	76
Forward storage bin (if equipped)	76
CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)	77
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)	77
POWER WINDOWS	78
One-touch up or down (driver’s window only)	78
Bounce-back	79
Security override	79
Window lock	80
Accessory delay	80
INTERIOR MIRROR	80
Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror (if equipped)	80
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	81
Power side view mirrors	81
Blind spot mirrors (if equipped)	81
Fold-away mirrors	81
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)	81
SPEED CONTROL	82
Using speed control	82
Setting speed control	82
Disengaging speed control	83
Resuming a set speed	83
Increasing speed while using speed control	83
Reducing speed while using speed control	83
Turning off speed control	83
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	84
Radio control features	84
PANORAMIC VISTA ROOF™ AND POWER SUNSHADES (IF EQUIPPED)	85
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER (IF EQUIPPED)	86
HomeLink Wireless Control System (if equipped)	87
Programming	88
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming	89
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System	90
Erasing HomeLink buttons	90
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button	90
Car2U Home Automation System (if equipped)	91
Types of garage door openers (rolling code and fixed code)	91
Rolling code programming	92
Fixed code programming	94
Erasing the Car2U Home Automation System buttons	95
FCC and RSS-210 Industry Canada Compliance	96
MANUAL LIFTGATE (IF EQUIPPED)	96
POWER LIFTGATE (IF EQUIPPED)	97
CARGO AREA FEATURES	101
Cargo management system (if equipped)	101
Cargo net (if equipped)	101
Utility hook	102
ROOF RACK SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	102
Locks and Security	103
KEYS	103
POWER DOOR LOCKS	104
Smart locks	104
Autolock feature	104
Deactivating/activating autolock feature	105
Power door lock switch autolock enable/disable procedure	105
Keyless entry keypad autolock enable/disable procedure	106
Autounlock feature	106
Deactivating/activating autounlock feature	106
Power door lock switch autounlock enable/disable procedure	107
Keyless entry keypad autounlock enable/disable procedure	107
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS	108
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM	108
Unlocking the doors/two stage unlock	110
Locking the doors	110
Opening the power liftgate (if equipped)	111
Car finder	111
Sounding a panic alarm	111
Memory feature (seat and mirrors)	111
Programming the memory feature to the transmitter	112
Deprogramming the memory feature from the transmitter	112
Replacing the battery	112
Replacing lost integrated keyhead transmitters (IKTs)	113
How to reprogram your integrated keyhead transmitters (IKTs)	113
Illuminated entry	113
Illuminated exit	114
Battery saver	114
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	114
Programming a personal entry code and keypad association to memory feature	115
Erasing personal code	115
Anti-scan feature	115
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry	116
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	116
Anti-theft indicator	117
Automatic arming	117
Automatic disarming	117
Replacement integrated keyhead transmitters (IKT) and coded keys	118
Programming spare keys	118
Seating and Safety Restraints	120
SEATING	120
Adjustable head restraints	120
Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)	123
Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)	123
Folding down the front passenger seatback (if equipped)	124
Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)	125
Memory seats and power mirrors (if equipped)	127
Easy entry/exit feature (if equipped)	127
Heated seats (if equipped)	128
REAR SEATS	128
Head restraints	128
Folding down the 60/40 rear seats	129
Returning the 2nd row seatback to the upright position	131
Adjusting the second row seatback	131
Seat-mounted armrest and cupholders	132
Returning the 2nd row armrest to the upright position	132
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	133
Personal Safety System™	133
How does the Personal Safety System™ work?	133
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	134
Front crash severity sensor	134
Driver’s seat position sensor	134
Front passenger sensing system	134
Front safety belt usage sensors	135
Front safety belt pretensioners	135
Front safety belt energy management retractors	135
Determining if the Personal Safety System™ is operational	135
Safety belt precautions	136
Combination lap and shoulder belts	137
Energy management feature — front outboard	138
Vehicle sensitive mode	138
Webbing extraction sensitive mode	138
Automatic locking mode	139
How to use the automatic locking mode	139
When to use the automatic locking mode	139
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	140
Safety belt pretensioner	140
Safety belt height adjustment	140
Second row comfort guide	141
Safety belt extension assembly	142
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	142
Conditions of operation	142
Belt-Minder	143
One-time disable	145
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature	145
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	147
Important supplemental restraint system precautions	147
Children and airbags	149
How does the safety belt pretensioner and airbag supplemental restraint system work?	149
Front passenger sensing system	151
Determining if the system is operational	155
Seat-mounted side airbag system	156
How does the side airbag system work?	157
Determining if the system is operational	158
Safety Canopy System	159
How does the Safety Canopy System work?	160
Determining if the system is operational	161
SOS Post-Crash Alert System™	162
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	162
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	162
Important child restraint precautions	162
Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children	165
Transporting children	166
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	167
Infant and/or toddler seats	167
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	168
Attaching child safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) attachments	171
Use of inboard lower anchors from the outboard seating positions (center seating use)	173
Combining safety belt and LATCH lower anchors for attaching child safety seats	173
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	174
Child booster seats	175
When children should use booster seats	176
Types of booster seats	177
The importance of shoulder belts	178
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance	179
Tires, Wheels and Loading	180
NOTICE TO CROSSOVER VEHICLE OWNERS	180
VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS	180
All-wheel drive (AWD) system (if equipped)	180
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	181
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	182
Treadwear	182
Traction AA A B C	182
Temperature A B C	183
TIRES	183
Glossary of tire terminology	183
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	184
TIRE CARE	186
Inspecting your tires and wheel valve stems	186
Tire wear	187
Damage	187
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	188
Tire replacement requirements	188
Safety practices	189
Highway hazards	190
Tire and wheel alignment	190
Tire rotation	190
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	191
Information on “P” type tires	192
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	195
Information on “T” type tires	196
Location of the tire label	196
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)	197
Understanding your tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)	199
When your temporary spare tire is installed	199
When you believe your system is not operating properly	200
When inflating your tires	201
How temperature affects your tire pressure	201
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	202
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	202
TRAILER TOWING	209
Preparing to tow	210
Hitches	211
Safety chains	211
Trailer brakes	211
Trailer lamps	211
Trailer tow connector (equipped on vehicles with a Class II trailer tow/prep package)	211
Driving while you tow	212
Servicing after towing	212
Trailer towing tips	212
RECREATIONAL TOWING	213
Driving	214
STARTING	214
Positions of the ignition	214
Preparing to start your vehicle	214
Important safety precautions	215
Starting the engine	216
Guarding against exhaust fumes	217
Important ventilating information	217
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	217
BRAKES	219
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	219
Using ABS	219
ABS warning lamp	220
Parking brake	220
ADVANCETRAC WITH ROLL STABILITY CONTROL™ (RSC) STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM	221
TRAILER SWAY CONTROL	225
STEERING	226
BRAKE-SHIFT INTERLOCK	227
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION	229
Automatic transmission adaptive learning	229
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 6–speed automatic transmission	229
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	231
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	231
BLIND SPOT MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED)	233
ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	234
Driving off-highway with AWD vehicles	235
Basic operating principles	235
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement	235
If your vehicle gets stuck	235
Emergency maneuvers	236
AWD systems (if equipped)	237
Sand	237
Mud and water	237
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain	238
Driving on snow and ice	239
Maintenance and modifications	240
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	240
Roadside Emergencies	241
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	241
Getting roadside assistance	241
Using roadside assistance	242
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL	242
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	243
FUSES AND RELAYS	243
Fuses	243
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	244
Passenger compartment fuse panel	244
Power distribution box	247
CHANGING THE TIRES	251
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	251
Stopping and securing the vehicle	253
Removing the spare tire and jack	253
Tire change procedure	254
Stowing the flat/spare tire and jack	255
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	256
JUMP STARTING	257
Preparing your vehicle	257
Connecting the jumper cables	258
Jump starting	260
Removing the jumper cables	260
WRECKER TOWING	262
Emergency towing	263
Customer Assistance	264
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	264
Away from home	264
Additional assistance	265
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	266
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	266
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	267
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	268
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	269
Obtaining a French Owner’s Guide	269
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	270
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)	270
Cleaning	271
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	271
WAXING	272
PAINT CHIPS	272
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	272
ENGINE	273
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	273
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	274
PANORAMIC ROOF DEFLECTOR (IF EQUIPPED)	274
INSTRUMENT PANEL/INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS	275
INTERIOR	275
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	276
UNDERBODY	276
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	277
Maintenance and Specifications	278
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	278
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	278
Working with the engine off	278
Working with the engine on	278
OPENING THE HOOD	279
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	280
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	281
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	281
Changing rear window wiper blade	282
ENGINE OIL	282
Checking the engine oil	282
Adding engine oil	284
Engine oil and filter recommendations	285
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil	285
BATTERY	286
ENGINE COOLANT	288
Checking engine coolant	288
Adding engine coolant	289
Recycled engine coolant	291
Coolant refill capacity	291
Severe climates	291
What you should know about fail-safe cooling	292
How fail-safe cooling works	292
When fail-safe mode is activated	292
FUEL FILTER	293
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	293
Important safety precautions	293
Refueling	295
Fuel filler cap	296
Choosing the right fuel	297
Octane recommendations	297
Fuel quality	298
Cleaner air	298
Running out of fuel	298
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	299
Measuring techniques	299
Filling the tank	299
Calculating fuel economy	300
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	300
Habits	300
Maintenance	301
Conditions	301
EPA fuel economy estimates	301
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	302
On-board diagnostics (OBD-II)	303
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	304
POWER STEERING FLUID	305
BRAKE FLUID	305
TRANSMISSION FLUID	306
Checking automatic transmission fluid	306
Low fluid level	307
Correct fluid level	307
High fluid level	307
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels	307
AIR FILTER	308
Changing the air filter element	308
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	309
MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES	310
ENGINE DATA	313
Engine drivebelt routing	313
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE	314
Safety Compliance Certification Label	314
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	314
TRANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATIONS	315
Accessories	316
GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE	316
Exterior style	316
Interior style	316
Lifestyle	317
Peace of mind	317
Ford Extended Service Plan	318
FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS	318

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•

After you have traveled 50 miles (80 km), thoroughly check your

hitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts.

•

If you are driving down a long or steep hill, shift to a lower gear. Do

not apply the brakes continuously, as they may overheat and become

less effective.

•

Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade. If you must

park on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer’s wheels.

RECREATIONAL TOWING

Follow these guidelines for your specific powertrain combination to tow

your vehicle for personal travel (such as behind a motor home or a truck).

Note:

Put your climate control system in recirculated air mode to

prevent exhaust fumes from entering the vehicle. Refer to the

Climate

Controls

chapter for more information.

In case of roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle, please refer to

Wrecker towing

in the

Roadside Emergencies

chapter.

These guidelines are designed to prevent damage to your vehicle.

Front-wheel drive (FWD) vehicles:

Tow your FWD vehicle with all four wheels on the ground or with the

front wheels off the ground by using a tow dolly. If you are using a tow

dolly follow the instructions specified by the equipment provider.

All-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles:

Tow your AWD vehicle with all four wheels on the ground or with all four

wheels off the ground using a vehicle transport trailer.

Do not tow your

AWD vehicle with the front wheels off the ground (by using a tow

dolly) and the rear wheels on the ground; this will cause damage

to your AWD system.

If you are using a vehicle transport trailer, follow

the instruction specified by the equipment provider.

Note:

If you tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, follow

these instructions:

•

Tow only in the forward direction.

•

Release the parking brake.

•

Place the transmission shift lever in N (Neutral).

•

Place the ignition in the accessory position (refer to

Starting

in the

Driving

chapter).

•

Do not exceed 65 mph (105 km/h)

•

Start the engine and allow it to run for five minutes at the beginning

of each day and at each fuel stop.

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