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Transmission

See: Transmission

..............................................

146

Transporting the Vehicle

..........................

204

U

Under Hood Overview - 6.2L

....................

231

Under Hood Overview - 6.8L

...................

232

Universal Garage Door Opener

................

123

CAR2U® Home Automation System

..........

123

HomeLink Wireless Control System

............

126

USB Port

.........................................................

320

Using Cruise Control

....................................

178

Switching Cruise Control Off

..........................

178

Switching Cruise Control On

..........................

178

Using Four-Wheel Drive

.............................

153

4WD Indicator Lights

........................................

154

Driving Off-Road With Truck and Utility

Vehicles

..............................................................

157

Electronic Shift-On-the-Fly (ESOF) 4WD

system

................................................................

153

How Your Vehicle Differs From Other

Vehicles

..............................................................

157

Manual Shift On Stop (MSOS) 4WD

system

................................................................

153

Using a Manual Shift On Stop (MSOS) 4wd

system

...............................................................

154

Using the Electronic Shift on the Fly 4WD

system

...............................................................

156

Using Hill Descent Control

.........................

172

Hill descent modes

.............................................

172

Using MyKey With Remote Start

Systems

..........................................................

55

Using Snow Chains

......................................

281

Using Stability Control

...............................

169

AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control™

(RSC®)

..............................................................

169

Using SYNC™ With Your Media

Player

............................................................

344

Accessing Your Play Menu

.............................

348

Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the

USB Port

..........................................................

344

Media Menu Features

.......................................

347

Media Voice Commands

................................

345

System Settings

.................................................

350

What's Playing?

.................................................

345

Using SYNC™ With Your Phone

............

326

Accessing Features through the Phone

Menu

..................................................................

330

Accessing Your Phone Settings

....................

333

Making Calls

........................................................

329

Pairing a Phone for the First Time

...............

327

Pairing Subsequent Phones

...........................

327

Phone Options during an Active Call

.........

329

Phone Voice Commands

.................................

327

Receiving Calls

....................................................

329

System Settings

.................................................

334

Text Messaging

...................................................

332

Using Traction Control

................................

167

System Indicator Lights and

Messages

..........................................................

168

Using Voice Recognition

...........................

324

Initiating a Voice Session

................................

324

System Interaction and Feedback

..............

325

Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration

Program (Canada Only)

..........................

217

V

Vehicle Care

...................................................

254

General Information

.........................................

254

Vehicle Certification Label

.......................

302

Vehicle Identification Number

................

302

Vehicle Storage

............................................

259

Battery

...................................................................

260

Body

........................................................................

259

Brakes

....................................................................

260

Cooling system

...................................................

260

Engine

....................................................................

260

Fuel system

.........................................................

260

General

..................................................................

259

Miscellaneous

.....................................................

260

Removing Vehicle From Storage

.................

260

Tires

........................................................................

260

Ventilation

See: Climate Control

.........................................

105

VIN

See: Vehicle Identification Number

............

302

Voice Control

...................................................

63

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Section	Page
Copyright ©	2
Introduction	10
About This Manual	10
Symbols Glossary	10
Data Recording	12
California Proposition 65	14
Perchlorate	14
Ford Credit	14
Replacement Parts Recommendation	15
Special Notices	15
Mobile Communications Equipment	16
Export Unique Options	16
Child Safety	18
General Information	18
Installing Child Seats	19
Booster Seats	27
Child Seat Positioning	29
Child Safety Locks	30
Safety Belts	31
Principle of Operation	31
Fastening the Safety Belts	32
Safety Belt Height Adjustment	35
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime	35
Safety Belt Minder	36
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance	38
Supplementary Restraints System	39
Principle of Operation	39
Driver and Passenger Airbags	40
Side Airbags	46
Safety Canopy™	47
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator	48
Airbag Disposal	49
Keys and Remote Controls	50
General Information on Radio Frequencies	50
Remote Control	50
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control	53
MyKey™	54
Principle of Operation	54
Creating a MyKey	54
Clearing All MyKeys	56
Checking MyKey System Status	56
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems	58
MyKey Troubleshooting	58
Locks	59
Locking and Unlocking	59
Keyless Entry	60
Security	63
Passive Anti-Theft System	63
Anti-Theft Alarm	64
Steering Wheel	65
Adjusting the Steering Wheel	65
Audio Control	65
Voice Control	66
Cruise Control	66
Information Display Control	66
Heated Steering Wheel	67
Pedals	68
Adjusting the Pedals	68
Wipers and Washers	69
Windshield Wipers	69
Windshield Washers	69
Lighting	70
Lighting Control	70
Autolamps	70
Instrument Lighting Dimmer	71
Daytime Running Lamps	71
Front Fog Lamps	72
Direction Indicators	72
Interior Lamps	72
Windows and Mirrors	74
Power Windows	74
Global Opening	75
Exterior Mirrors	75
Interior Mirror	77
Sun Visors	78
Moonroof	78
Instrument Cluster	80
Gauges	80
Warning Lamps and Indicators	82
Audible Warnings and Indicators	85
Information Displays	86
General Information	86
Information Messages	97
Climate Control	108
Manual Climate Control	108
Automatic Climate Control	109
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate	111
Heated Windows and Mirrors	113
Remote Start	114
Seats	115
Sitting in the Correct Position	115
Head Restraints	115
Manual Seats	117
Power Seats	118
Memory Function	118
Rear Seats	119
Heated Seats	121
Climate Controlled Seats	123
Front Seat Armrest	124
Rear Seat Armrest	125
Universal Garage Door Opener	126
Universal Garage Door Opener	126
Auxiliary Power Points	134
Auxiliary Power Points	134
Storage Compartments	136
Center Console	136
Overhead Console	136
Starting and Stopping the Engine	137
General Information	137
Ignition Switch	137
Starting a Gasoline Engine	138
Engine Block Heater	139
Fuel and Refueling	141
Safety Precautions	141
Fuel Quality	142
Running Out of Fuel	143
Refueling	143
Fuel Consumption	145
Emission Control System	146
Transmission	149
Automatic Transmission	149
Power Take-Off	155
Four-Wheel Drive	156
Using Four-Wheel Drive	156
Rear Axle	165
Limited Slip Differential	165
Electronic Locking Differential	165
Brakes	167
General Information	167
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes	167
Parking Brake	168
Hill Start Assist	168
Traction Control	170
Principle of Operation	170
Using Traction Control	170
Stability Control	172
Principle of Operation	172
Using Stability Control	172
Terrain Response	175
Principle of Operation	175
Using Hill Descent Control	175
Parking Aids	177
Parking Aid	177
Rear View Camera	178
Cruise Control	181
Principle of Operation	181
Using Cruise Control	181
Driving Aids	182
Steering	182
Load Carrying	183
Load Limit	183
Tailgate	190
Towing	194
Towing a Trailer	194
Trailer Sway Control	195
Recommended Towing Weights	195
Essential Towing Checks	198
Towing Points	206
Transporting the Vehicle	207
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels	208
Driving Hints	210
Breaking-In	210
Economical Driving	210
Driving Through Water	211
Floor Mats	211
Snowplowing	212
Roadside Emergencies	214
Roadside Assistance	214
Hazard Warning Flashers	215
Fuel Shutoff	215
Jump Starting the Vehicle	215
Post-Crash Alert System	217
Customer Assistance	218
Getting the Services You Need	218
In California (U.S. Only)	219
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)	220
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)	220
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada	221
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature	222
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)	222
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)	223
Fuses	224
Fuse Specification Chart	224
Changing a Fuse	232
Maintenance	233
General Information	233
Opening and Closing the Hood	233
Under Hood Overview	234
Under Hood Overview	235
Engine Oil Dipstick	236
Engine Oil Check	236
Engine Coolant Check	237
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check	241
Transfer Case Fluid Check	244
Brake Fluid Check	244
Power Steering Fluid Check	244
Washer Fluid Check	245
Fuel Filter	245
Changing the 12V Battery	245
Checking the Wiper Blades	247
Changing the Wiper Blades	247
Adjusting the Headlamps	248
Removing a Headlamp	249
Changing a Bulb	251
Bulb Specification Chart	253
Changing the Engine Air Filter	255
Vehicle Care	257
General Information	257
Cleaning Products	257
Cleaning the Exterior	257
Waxing	258
Cleaning the Engine	258
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades	259
Cleaning the Interior	259
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens	259
Cleaning Leather Seats	260
Repairing Minor Paint Damage	261
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels	262
Vehicle Storage	262
Wheels and Tires	265
General Information	265
Tire Care	267
Using Snow Chains	284
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	285
Changing a Road Wheel	290
Technical Specifications	301
Capacities and Specifications	303
Engine Specifications	303
Motorcraft Parts	304
Vehicle Identification Number	305
Vehicle Certification Label	305
Transmission Code Designation	306
Technical Specifications	307
Audio System	312
General Information	312
Audio Unit	313
Audio Unit	314
Audio Unit	317
Digital Radio	318
Satellite Radio	320
Audio Input Jack	323
USB Port	323
Media Hub	324
SYNC™	325
General Information	325
Using Voice Recognition	327
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone	329
SYNC™ Applications and Services	340
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player	347
SYNC™ Troubleshooting	355
MyFord Touch™	361
General Information	361
Settings	368
Entertainment	378
Phone	395
Information	401
Climate	410
Navigation	413
Accessories	422
Accessories	422
Auxiliary Switches	423
Appendices	425
End User License Agreement	425
Extended Service Plan (ESP)	440
Extended Service Plan (ESP)	440
Scheduled Maintenance	442
General Maintenance Information	442
Normal Scheduled Maintenance	445
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance	446
Scheduled Maintenance Record	451