Ford 2011 Explorer v.2- User Manual

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION Warning symbols in this guide How can you reduce the risk of personal injury to yourself or others? Inthis guide, answers to such questions are contained in commentshighlighted by the warning triangle symbol. These comments should beread and observed. Warning symbol...

PERCHLORATE MATERIAL Certain components of this vehicle such as airbag modules, seat beltpretensioners, and button cell batteries may contain Perchlorate Material– Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal.See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. BREAKING-IN YOUR ...

Special instructions For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electroniccontrols. WARNING: Please read the section Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions couldresult in ...

NOTICE TO OWNERS WITH 20 INCH WHEELS AND TIRES When equipped with 20 inch wheels and tires the vehicle is designed foron-road use only and not off-road use. Note: When first driving the vehicle after it has been parked for a period of time, you may experience a temporary ride disturbance. This is ac...

CELL PHONE USE The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasinglyimportant in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However,drivers must not compromise their own or others’ safety when usingsuch equipment. Mobile Communications can enhance personal safetyand security when app...

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner’s Guide Fasten Safety Belt Airbag - Front Airbag - Side Child Seat LowerAnchor Child Seat TetherAnchor Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System Parking Brake System Brake Fluid -Non-Petroleum Based P...

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Base instrument cluster with standard measure shown; metricsimilar Optional instrument cluster with standard measure shown; metricsimilar Warning lights can alert you to a vehicle condition that may becomeserious enough to cause extensive repairs. A warning light mayillumin...

Brake system warning light: To confirm the brake system warninglight is functional, it willmomentarily illuminate when theignition is turned to the on positionwhen the engine is not running, or in a position between on and start, orby applying the parking brake when the ignition is turned to the onp...

Liftgate ajar (RTT): Displays when the ignition is in the onposition and the trunk is open. Low washer fluid (RTT): Illuminates when the windshieldwasher fluid is low. Turn signal: Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or thehazard lights are turned on. If theindicators flash faster, check ...

Hill descent (RTT) (ifequipped): Illuminates when hill descent is turned on. Heads up display (if equipped): A red beam of lights will illuminateon the windshield in certaininstances when using adaptivecruise control and/or the collisionwarning system. It will alsoilluminate momentarily when you sta...

GAUGES Base clusterShown in standard measure. Metric similar. 1. Tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute. Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scalemay damage the engine. 2. Multifunction display: This displays the engine coolant temperature, 4...

Optional clusterShown in standard measure. Metric similar. 1. Multifunction display: This displays the fuel gauge, tachometer, engine coolant temperature, odometer/trip meter and other vehiclefeatures. This is also used to configure different vehicle personalizationoptions and display the status of ...

Your vehicle’s message center is capable of monitoring many vehiclesystems and will alert you to potential vehicle problems and variousconditions with informational messages and/or warnings. The message center is also used to program/configure the differentfeatures of your vehicle. The message cente...

Settings (cont’d) MyKey Create MyKey 威 Hold OK to Create MyKey Traction Control Always On or User Selectable Max Speed 80 MPH (130 km/h) or Off Speed Warning 45 mph (75 km/h), 55 mph(90 km/h), 65 mph (105 km/h) orOff Volume Limiter Clear MyKeys Hold OK to Clear MyKeys System Reset Hold OK toReset Sy...

VEHICLE COMING FROM RIGHT (if equipped) — Displayed when the blind spot information system with cross traffic alert (CTA) system isoperating and senses a vehicle. See Blind Spot Information System (BLIS 威 ) with Cross Traffic Alert in the Driving chapter. ACTIVE PARK FAULT (if equipped) — Displayed ...

To change the Menu Control between Standard or Memory On, refer to Vehicle and Menu Control found in the table under the Settings section later in this chapter. Display Mode Press the right arrow on the left steering wheel mounted button whendisplay mode is selected. The boxes in the upper right cor...

Fuel Economy Press the right arrow on the left steering wheel mounted button whenfuel economy is selected. The boxes in the upper right corner of thescreen indicate that there are multiple screens that you can navigatethrough. Each press of the right arrow will navigate to the next screenuntil the l...

To determine your average highway fuel economy, do the following: 1. Drive the vehicle at least 5 miles (8 km) with the speed controlsystem engaged to display a stabilized average. 2. Record the highway fuel economy for future reference. It is important to reset fuel economy after setting the speed ...

Units Distance Miles & Gal / Km & Liters Temperature Fahrenheit (°F) / Celsius (°C) Restore defaults Hold OK to Restore Settings to Factory Defaults Information In this mode, you can view different vehicle system information andperform a system check. When Press OK for info is displayed, pre...

MYFORD™ SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device or feature that maytake their focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safeoperatio...

Auxiliary input jack (line in) WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device or feature that maytake their focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safeoperat...

Phone PHONE: Press to mute the playing media. Press again to return to the playing media. MYFORD TOUCH™ (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device or featu...

SINGLE ZONE MANUAL SYSTEM WITH REAR CLIMATECONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) Temperature conversion: To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius: Press MENU > Display Settings > Temp. Setting, or refer to Settings in the Message Center section of the Instrument Cluster chapter. 1. (Fan speed adjustment): Tu...

• To reduce humidity build-up inside the vehicle, do not drive with thesystem off or with (recirculated air) engaged and A/C off. • Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with theairflow to the back seats. • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of...

AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEMS Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) Sony system(if equipped) Note: Your climate control system is touch sensitive. You need only lightly touch the control graphic to activate the feature. Note: Your vehicle is also equipped with touchscreen climate control...

automatically when MAX A/C is selected or can be engaged manually inany airflow mode except (defrost). Recirculated air may turn off automatically in all airflow modes except MAX A/C to reduce fogpotential. 4. DUAL: Press to activate dual zone (separate passenger temperature control). Press again to...

3. MAX A/C: Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel vents to cool the vehicle. This re-cooling of the interior air is moreeconomical and efficient. Recirculated air may also help reduceundesirable odors from entering the vehicle. Touch MAX A/C again fornormal A/C operation. 4. A/C ...

Operating tips • To reduce fog build-up on the windshield during humid weather,select (defrost) or (floor/defrost). • To reduce humidity build-up inside the vehicle, do not drive with thesystem off or with (recirculated air) engaged and A/C off. • Do not put objects under the front seats that will i...

Rear controls To access, press ‘Rear’ in the lower right status bar. When the arrow iconis down ( ), you have access to the rear controls and they will display along on the bottom of the screen under the Rear Climateheading. • Press to turn on/off the Rear Climate controls. • Press ‘Rear Control’ to...

• Fan Increase • Fan Decrease • Temperature • Temperature Increase • Temperature Decrease • Temperature <15.5–29.5> degrees • Temperature <60–85> degrees • My Temp • Help *Note: If you have said “Temperature”, you can then say any of the following commands: • High • Low • <15.5–29.5&g...

HEADLAMP CONTROL Turns the lamps off. Turns on the parking lamps, instrument panel lamps,license plate lamps and tail lamps. Turns the headlamps on. Autolamp control (if equipped) The autolamp system provides lightsensitive automatic on-off control ofthe exterior lights normallycontrolled by the hea...

3. Rotate the headlamp control to the off position. 4. Turn the vehicle on. 5. Turn the vehicle off. 6. Turn the headlamp control to the autolamp position (the headlightsshould turn on). 7. Turn the headlamp control to the off position when the desired delaytime (up to three minutes) has been reache...

Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped) To activate DRL: • the ignition must be in the on position and • the headlamp control is in the or position • the transmission is not in P (Park). WARNING: Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lig...

Dome lamp control Use to manually turn the dome lampon. • Press the control. This will turnon the interior courtesy lights.The lights will remain on until thecontrol is pressed again. Dome lamp control (with fog lamps) Use to manually turn the dome lampon. • Press the bottom of the control.This will...

5. Locate the vertical adjuster foreach headlamp. Using a Phillips #2screwdriver, turn the adjustercontrol either clockwise (to adjustdown) or counterclockwise (toadjust up). Note: HORIZONTAL AIMING IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THISVEHICLE AND ISNON-ADJUSTABLE. TURN SIGNAL CONTROL The turn signal lever does ...

INTERIOR LAMPS Front row map lamps (if equipped) To turn on the map lamps, press theouter edge of the clear lens. Thefront row map lamp lights when: • any door is opened. • the instrument panel dimmerbutton is pressed until thecourtesy lamp comes on. • the remote entry controls arepressed and the ig...

Third row cargo lamp The dome lamp lights when: • any door is opened. • the instrument panel dimmerbutton is pressed until thecourtesy lamp comes on. • any of the remote entry controlsare pressed and the ignition isoff. The courtesy lamp can also beturned on and off manually bypressing the control s...

Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs 1. Make sure that the headlampcontrol is in the off position. 2. Open the hood. 3. Remove the hood overslambumper tower to service park/turnbulb (if needed). 4. Rotate the bulb socketcounterclockwise and remove itfrom the lamp assembly. 5. Pull the bulb...

Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s). Replacing sidemarker bulbs 1. Make sure that the headlampcontrol is in the off position. 2. Open the hood. 3. Remove the hood overslambumper tower to service sidemarkerbulb (if needed). 4. Rotate the bulb socketcounterclockwise and remove itfrom the lamp assembly....

5. Pull the bulb straight out of thesocket. Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s). Replacing turn/backup lamp bulbs The turn/backup lamp bulbs are located in the same area of the tail lampassembly, one below the other. Follow the same steps to replace thesebulbs: 1. Make sure the headlamp switch isin t...

WINDSHIELD WIPERS Windshield wiper: Rotate the end of the control away from you toincrease the speed of the wipers;rotate towards you to decrease thespeed of the wipers. Speed dependent wipers (ifequipped): When the wiper control is set to any of the interval settingsexcept the longest pause setting...

Windshield washer: Press the end of the stalk: • briefly: causes the wipers toswipe three times with washerfluid. • a long press and hold: the wipersand washer fluid will be activatedfor up to ten seconds. Mist wipe: Press the stalk down and release for a single swipe of the wipers without washer fl...

From either position, the control will automatically return to the 2 or O(off) position. Reverse wiper feature: The rear wiper will be automatically activated in an intermittent setting when shifting into R (Reverse) if the frontwipers are activated. This feature may be enabled/disabled through them...

Slide-on-rod feature Rotate the visor towards the sidewindow and extend it rearward foradditional sunlight coverage. Note: To stow the visor back into the headliner, visor must beretracted before moving it backtowards the windshield. OVERHEAD CONSOLE The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console...

• Cupholders • Large utility storage compartmentwith 12V power point • 12V power point and 110V ACpower point outlet on the rear ofthe console • Auxiliary AV connections, USBports and 12V power pointlocated forward of the shifter WARNING: Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injure ...

WARNING: When closing the power windows, you should verify they are free of obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in the proximity of the window openings. Press and pull the window switchesto open and close windows. • Press down (to the first detent)and hold the switch to open. •...

Security override To override a bounce-back condition, within two seconds after thewindow reaches the bounce-back position, pull and hold the switch upand the window will travel up with no bounce-back or pinch protection. If the switch is released before the window is fully closed, the window will s...

Note: A rear center passenger and/or raised rear center headrest (if equipped) may also block the light from reaching the sensor. Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harshabrasives, fuel or other petroleum-based cleaning products. EXTERIOR MIRRORS Power side view mirrors WARNING: Do...

POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED) The accelerator and brake pedalshould only be adjusted when thevehicle is stopped and the gearshiftlever is in the P (Park) position. The control is located on the leftside of the steering column. Pressand hold the rear of the control tomove the pedals towa...

WARNING: Adaptive cruise control is not a collision warning or avoidance system. Additionally, adaptive cruise control will not detect: • Stationary or slow moving vehicles below 6 mph (10 km/h). • Pedestrians or objects in the roadway. • Oncoming vehicles in the same lane. WARNING: Do not use the a...

Setting adaptive cruise control 1. Press and release ON. Themessage center will display thegray ACC indicator light, current gap setting and SET. 2. Accelerate to the desired speed. 3. Press SET upward and release.The vehicle speed will be stored in the memory and the message centerwill display a gr...

• A failure has occurred in the ACC system or related system. Blocked sensor If a message regarding a blockedsensor is displayed, the radar signalsfrom the sensor have beenobstructed. The sensor is locatedbehind a fascia cover near the driverside of the lower grille. When theradar signals are obstru...

WARNING: Do not use ACC when towing a trailer with brake controls. Aftermarket trailer brakes will not function properly when ACC is activated because the brakes are electronically controlled.Failing to do so may result in loss of vehicle control, which could resultin serious injury. WARNING: Do not...

Navigation/SYNC 威 system hands-free control features (if equipped) Press to active the voice recognition feature. Refer to Voice recognition feature in the MyFord Touch™ / MyLincoln Touch™ supplement. Press to access phone features. Refer to Phone features in the MyFord Touch™ / MyLincolnTouch™ supp...

FCC and RSS-210 Industry Canada Compliance The Car2U 威 system complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)This device must accept any interference received ...

CARGO AREA FEATURES Cargo net (if equipped) The cargo net secures lightweightobjects in the cargo area. Attach thenet to the loops and anchorsprovided. WARNING: This net is not designed to restrain objects during a collision. Driver Controls 122 2011 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 3rd PrintingUSA (fus...

Utility hook The utility hook can be used tohang small items such as grocerybags, etc. Do not hang more than10 lb (4.5 kg) on the hook. MANUAL LIFTGATE (IF EQUIPPED) The liftgate area is only intended for cargo, not passengers. To open the liftgate, press thebutton located in the top of theliftgate ...

failure. If any excessive load is removed and you still have a fasterchime, have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. Do not attempt to manually force the liftgate to travel faster than thepower system will permit. This will activate the obstacle detectionfeature. Note: Cycling...

To power open the liftgate withoutside liftgate control button: 1. Unlock the liftgate with thetransmitter or power door unlockcontrol. If the intelligent accesstransmitter (if equipped) is within3 feet (1 meter) of the liftgate, theliftgate will unlock when you pressthe liftgate release button. 2. ...

The new open liftgate height will now be recalled when the powerliftgate is opened. To change the programmed height, repeat the aboveprocedure. Once the power liftgate is opened it can be manually movedto a different height. Note: Do not drive with the liftgate open without first disabling the power...

3. Tighten the tie-down hooks at both sides of the crossbar by turningclockwise until tight. (A small screwdriver or similar tool can be used totighten the hook an additional half turn.) Be sure to check that the tie-down hooks are tight each time load isadded or removed from the roof rack, and peri...

KEYS Integrated keyhead transmitters (IKTs) (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped withtwo integrated keyhead transmitters(IKTs). The key blade functions as aprogrammed key which starts thevehicle and unlocks/locks thedriver’s door. The transmitterportion functions as the remoteentry transmitter...

The IA key also contains aremovable mechanical key bladethat can be used to unlock thedriver door. To release themechanical key blade, slide therelease on the back of thetransmitter and pull the blade out. Your IA keys are programmed toyour vehicle. You cannot enter or start your vehicle with anunpr...

When you open one of the front doors and you lock the vehicle with thepower door lock control (on the driver or passenger door trim panel), allthe doors will lock, then all doors will automatically unlock remindingyou that your key is still in the ignition. The vehicle can still be locked with the k...

The typical operating range for your transmitter is approximately 33 feet(10 meters) unless equipped with remote start, which allows for greaterrange performance. A decrease in operating range could be caused by: • weather conditions, • nearby radio towers, • structures around the vehicle, or • othe...

Your vehicle will allow you to unlock and enter your vehicle withoutactively using a key or transmitter. You can use the intelligent accessfeature at the front doors or at the liftgate. You can activate theintelligent access feature as long as you have one of your IA keys withinrange of the front do...

Press to automatically move the seat, power mirrors and adjustable foot pedals (if equipped) to the desired memory position. The mirrorswill move to the programmed position and the seat will move to the easyentry position. The seat will move to the final position when the ignitionis switched out of ...

2. Remove the old battery. Note: Please refer to local regulations when disposing oftransmitter batteries. 3. Insert the new battery. Refer tothe instructions inside the IA keyfor the correct orientation of thebattery. Press the battery down toensure that the battery is fullyseated in the battery ho...

Illuminated exit When all vehicle doors are closed, the ignition is turned off and the keyis removed from the ignition (IKT only), the interior dome lamps,parking lamps and the puddle lamps (if equipped) will illuminate. The lamps will turn off if all the doors remain closed and • 25 seconds elapse,...

Vehicles with automatic climate control can be configured to operatewhen the vehicle is started. Refer to Remote start climate options in the Climate Controls chapter for more information and also refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter to learn how to enable different climate opti...

1. Press to lock all the doors. 2. Press two times. The exterior lamps will flash twice. If for some reason, the system fails to start, the horn will chirp. Note: If the vehicle has been remote started and is equipped with an IKT, you must turn the ignition on before driving the vehicle. If equipped...

SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) You can use the keyless entrykeypad to: • lock or unlock the doors withoutusing a key. • recall memory seat/power mirrorspositions (if equipped). • enable/disable autolock andautounlock. • program/erase user codes. • arm/disarm the perimeter alarmsystem...

Tips: • Do not set a code that uses five of the same number. • Do not use five numbers in sequential order. • The factory set code will work even if you have set your own personalcode. Erasing personal code 1. Enter the factory set 5–digit code. 2. Within five seconds, press the 1 • 2 on the keypad ...

SECURILOCK 姞 PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM SecuriLock 威 passive anti-theft system is an engine immobilization system. This system is designed to help prevent the engine from beingstarted unless a coded integrated keyhead transmitter (IKT) or intelligent access keys programmed to your vehicle is used. Th...

The integrated keyhead transmitter (IKT) functions as both a programmed ignition key that operates all the locks and starts thevehicle, as well as a remote keyless entry transmitter. A maximum ofeight coded keys can be programmed to your vehicle; only four of theseeight coded keys can be IKTs with r...

Note: To program MyKey 威 features, refer to MyKey 威 in this chapter. PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The perimeter alarm system will warn you in case of unauthorized entryto your vehicle. When the following types of unauthorized entry occur: • any door, the hood or the liftgate/trunk is opened ...

WARNING: To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash, head restraints must be installed properly. Tilting head restraints (if equipped) The front head restraints may have a tilting feature for extra comfort. Totilt the head restraint, do the following: 1. Adjust the seatback to an up...

• Move the control in the directionsshown to move the seat forwardor backward. • Press the control to recline theseatback forward or rearward. Using the power lumbar support (if equipped) The power lumbar control is located on the outboard side of the seat. Press the forward side of the controlto ad...

WARNING: Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion, or other physicalconditions, must exercise care when using the seat heater. The seatheater may cause burns even at low temperatures, e...

Note: Do not do the following: • Place heavy objects on the seat • Operate the seat heater if water or any other liquid is spilled on theseat. Allow the seat to dry thoroughly. To operate the heated seats: Press the heated seat symbol tocycle through the various heatsettings and off. Warmer settings...

• There is a filter located undereach front seat. • The filter can be accessed from the rear of the seat. Move the frontseat to full up to ease access. To remove an air filter: 1. Remove key from ignition. 2. Push up on the outside rigid edgeof the filter until the tabs arereleased, then rotate the ...

To install a filter: 1. First, position the filter in itshousing making sure that the farforward end is all the way up in thehousing. 2. Push in on the center of theoutside edge of the filter and rotateup into the housing until it clips intoposition. Memory feature (if equipped) This system allows a...

To fold the outboard head restraint,pull the release strap. To remove the outboard headrestraint, start with it folded andthen press and hold both releasebuttons and pull it upwards. • Center seat head restraint (if equipped)– The center head restraint is vertically adjustable and can also be remove...

Adjusting second row bucket and bench seat back Lift the handle to adjust seatback.Using same control will fold theseatback flat. Note: For the bench seat only, make sure the center safety belt isunbuckled before folding theseatback. WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the ...

5. To return the seatback to thefloor from tumbled position, rotatethe seat down until you hear itlatching to the floor. 6. To return the seatback to theupright position • Lift the seatback toward the rearof the vehicle, and • Rotate the seatback until youhear a click, locking it in theupright posit...

Press the control located at theback of the rear door opening onetime to fold the seat back down andtumble the seat forward for accessto the 3rd row. Exiting the third row seat 1. Stow the head restraints: • Center head restraints (if equipped): Press the head restraint release button while sliding ...

4. To return the seatback to theupright position • Lift the seatback toward the rearof the vehicle, and • Rotate the seatback until youhear a click, locking it in theupright position. Note: The seatback will not raise if the rear latch hooks are notproperly engaged to the floorstriker. If the seatba...

2. To return the seatback to uprightposition, pull the number 1 strap,then while holding the number 1strap, pull the long strap located onthe seatback to raise the seatback. 3. Pull the head restraints up totheir normal positions. WARNING: Ensure seat is latched to vehicle floor by pushing/pulling o...

• Restraint system warning light and backup tone. • The electrical wiring for the airbags, crash sensor(s), safety beltpretensioners, front safety belt usage sensors, driver seat positionsensor, front passenger sensing system, and indicator lights. How does the Personal Safety System™ work? The Pers...

Front passenger sensing system For airbags to do their job they must inflate with great force, and thisforce can pose a potentially deadly risk to occupants that are very closeto the airbag when it begins to inflate. For some occupants, this occursbecause they are initially sitting very close to the...

safety belt pretensioners can be activated alone or, if the collision is ofsufficient severity, together with the front airbags. Front safety belt energy management retractors The front outboard safety belt energy management retractors allowwebbing to be pulled out of the retractor in a gradual and ...

Pregnant women should alwayswear their safety belt. The lap beltportion of a combination lap andshoulder belt should be positionedlow across the hips below the bellyand worn as tight as comfort willallow. The shoulder belt should bepositioned to cross the middle ofthe shoulder and the center of thec...

How to use the automatic locking mode Non-inflatable safety belts • Buckle the combination lap andshoulder belt. • Grasp the shoulder portion of thebelt and pull downward until theentire belt is pulled out. Rear outboard inflatable safety belts (second row only—ifequipped) • Buckle the combination l...

Disconnect the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retractcompletely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate thevehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode. Rear Inflatable Safety Belt (if equipped) The rear inflatable safety belts arefitted in the shoulder safety belts ofthe s...

How does the rear inflatable safety belt system work? • The rear inflatable safety beltswill function like standardrestraints in everyday usage. • During a collision of sufficientforce, the inflatable belt willdeploy. The shoulder portion ofthe inflatable belt will inflate frominside the webbing. • ...

WARNING: Do not use extensions with an inflatable safety belt. WARNING: Do not use extensions to change the fit of the shoulder belt across the torso. Safety belt height adjustment Your vehicle has safety belt heightadjustments for the front outboardseating positions. Adjust the height of the should...

The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts(All statistics based on U.S. data): Reasons given... Consider... “Crashes are rare events” 36700 crashes occur every day. The more we drive, the more we areexposed to “rare” events, even forgood drivers. 1 in 4 of us will be ser...

Reasons given... Consider... “I’d rather be thrown clear” Not a good idea. People who are ejected are 40 times more likelyto DIE. Safety belts help prevent ejection, WE CAN’T “PICK OURCRASH”. WARNING: Do not sit on top of a buckled safety belt or insert a latchplate into the buckle to avoid the Belt...

WARNING: Modifying or adding equipment to the front end of the vehicle (including frame, bumper, front end body structure and tow hooks) may affect the performance of the airbag system,increasing the risk of injury. Do not modify the front end of thevehicle. Children and airbags Children must always...

The airbags inflate and deflaterapidly upon activation. After airbagdeployment, it is normal to notice asmoke-like, powdery residue orsmell the burnt propellant. This mayconsist of cornstarch, talcumpowder (to lubricate the bag) orsodium compounds (e.g., bakingsoda) that result from thecombustion pr...

• a readiness light and tone. • diagnostic module. • the electrical wiring which connects the components. • Front passenger sensing system. Refer to Front passenger sensing system later in this chapter. • “Passenger airbag off” or “pass airbag off” indicator lamp. Refer to Front passenger sensing sy...

Passenger airbag status indicator The front passenger sensing systemuses a passenger airbag statusindicator which will illuminateindicating that the front passengerfrontal airbag is either ON (enabled)or OFF (disabled). The indicatorlamp is located in the center stackof the instrument panel. Note: T...

• Objects stowed in the seatback map pocket (if equipped) • Objects placed on the occupant’s lap • Cargo interference with the seat • Other passengers pushing or pulling on the seat • Rear passenger feet and knees resting or pushing on the seat The conditions listed above may cause the weight of a p...

• If the airbag readiness light in the instrument cluster remainsilluminated, this may or may/not be a problem due to the frontpassenger sensing system. DO NOT attempt to repair or service the system; take your vehicleimmediately to an authorized dealer. If it is necessary to modify an advanced fron...

WARNING: Do not use accessory seat covers. The use of accessory seat covers may prevent the deployment of the side airbags and increase the risk of injury in an accident. WARNING: Do not lean your head on the door. The side airbag could injure you as it deploys from the side of the seatback. WARNING...

The side airbags are fitted on the outboard side of the seatbacks of thefront seats. In certain lateral collisions, the airbag on the side affected bythe collision will be inflated. The airbag was designed to inflate betweenthe door panel and occupant to further enhance the protection providedoccupa...

How does the Safety Canopy 姞 System work? The design and development of theSafety Canopy system includedrecommended testing proceduresthat were developed by a group ofautomotive safety experts known asthe Side Airbag Technical WorkingGroup. These recommended testingprocedures help reduce the risk of...

• A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeatperiodically until the problem and light are repaired. If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the SRS servicedat your an authorized dealer immediately. Unless serviced, the systemmay not function properly in the ev...

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 safetyorganizations or are the minimum requirements of law. Fordrecommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety...

Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children RestraintType Child Weight Use any attachment method as indicated below by “X” LATCH(loweranchorsandtoptetheranchor) LATCH(loweranchorsonly) Safetybeltandtoptetheranchor Safetybelt andLATCH(loweranchorsand toptetheranchor) Safetybelt...

WARNING: Always carefully follow the instructions and warnings provided by the manufacturer of any child restraint to determine if the restraint device is appropriate for your child’s size,height, weight, or age. Follow the child restraint manufacturer’sinstructions and warnings provided for install...

training to ensure that all children ages 0 to 16 are properly restrained inthe correct restraint system. Ford recommends checking with a NHTSACertified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) and yourpediatrician to make sure your seat is appropriate for your child andproperly installed in the veh...

Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. NEVER place arear-facing child seat in front of an active airbag. If you must use aforward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the vehicle seat all theway back. Children 12 and under should be properly restrained in a rear seatingposition whe...

Perform the following steps when installing the child seat withcombination lap/shoulder belts: Note: Although the child seat illustrated is a forward facing child seat, the steps are the same for installing a rear facing child seat. 1. Position the child safety seat in aseat with a combination lap a...

WARNING: The standardized spacing for LATCH lower anchors is 280 mm (11 inches) center to center. Do not use LATCH lower anchors for the center seating position unless the child seatmanufacturer’s instructions permit and specify using anchors spaced atleast as far apart as those in this vehicle. Eac...

Perform the following steps to attach a child safety seat to the tetheranchor: 1. Route the tether strap: • Second row outboard seat positions: route the child safety seat tether strap over the seatback, under the head restraint and betweenthe head restraint posts. If needed the head restraint can b...

Child booster seats The belt-positioning booster (booster seat) is used to improve the fit ofthe vehicle safety belt. Children outgrow a typical child seat (e.g.,convertible or toddler seat) when they weigh about 40 lb (18 kg) and arearound four (4) years of age. Consult your child safety seat owner...

• High back booster seats If, with a backless booster seat,you cannot find a seating positionthat adequately supports yourchild’s head, a high back boosterseat would be a better choice. Children and booster seats vary in size and shape. Choose a booster thatkeeps the lap belt low and snug across the...

If the booster seat slides on the vehicle seat, placing a rubberized meshsold as shelf or carpet liner under the booster seat may improve thiscondition. Do not introduce any item thicker than this under the boosterseat. Check with the booster seat manufacturer’s instructions. The importance of shoul...

NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handledifferently than passenger cars inthe various driving conditions thatare encountered on streets,highways and off-road. Utilityvehicles and trucks are not designedfor cornering at speeds as high aspassenger cars any more tha...

Power is supplied to all four wheels through a transfer case or powertransfer unit. 4WD vehicles allow you to select different drive modes asnecessary. Information on transfer case operation and shifting procedurescan be found in the Driving chapter. Information on transfer case maintenance can be f...

government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear oneand one-half (1 1 ⁄ 2 ) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actualconditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from thenorm due to variat...

At least once a month and before long trips, inspect each tire and checkthe tire pressure with a tire gauge (including spare, if equipped). Inflateall tires to the inflation pressure recommended by Ford Motor Company. You are strongly urged to buy a reliable tire pressure gauge, as automaticservice ...

To check the pressure in your tire(s): 1. Make sure the tires are cool, meaning they are not hot from drivingeven a mile. If you are checking tire pressure when the tire is hot, (i.e. driven morethan 1 mile [1.6 km]), never “bleed” or reduce air pressure. The tires arehot from driving and it is norm...

the valve stem. Inspect the tire sidewalls for cracking, cuts, bruises andother signs of damage or excessive wear. If internal damage to the tire issuspected, have the tire demounted and inspected in case it needs to berepaired or replaced. For your safety, tires that are damaged or showsigns of exc...

U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN) Both U.S. and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers toplace standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. Thisinformation identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics ofthe tire and also provides a U.S. DOT Tire Identific...

WARNING: When mounting replacement tires and wheels, you should not exceed the maximum pressure indicated on the sidewall of the tire to set the beads without additional precautionslisted below. If the beads do not seat at the maximum pressureindicated, re-lubricate and try again.When inflating the ...

• Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against a curb when parking WARNING: If your vehicle is stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., do not rapidly spin the tires; spinning the tires can tear the tire and cause an explosion. A tire can explode in as little as three to fiveseconds. WARNING: Do not spin th...

• Front-wheel drive(FWD)/All-wheel drive (AWD)vehicles (front tires at top ofdiagram) Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating the tires. Note: If your tires show uneven wear ask an authorized dealer to check for and correct any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanicalprobl...

Information on “P” type tires P215/65R15 95H is an example of atire size, load index and speedrating. The definitions of theseitems are listed below. (Note thatthe tire size, load index and speedrating for your vehicle may bedifferent from this example.) 1. P: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tir...

12. Treadwear, Traction and Temperature Grades • Treadwear: The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on aspecified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150would wear one and one-half (1 1 ⁄ 2 ) times as well ...

Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” typetires “LT” type tires have some additionalinformation beyond those of “P”type tires; these differences aredescribed below. Note: Tire Quality Grades do not apply to this type of tire. 1. LT: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tire a...

Information on “T” type tires “T” type tires have some additionalinformation beyond those of “P”type tires; these differences aredescribed below: T145/80D16 is an example of a tiresize. Note: The temporary tire size for your vehicle may be different fromthis example. Tire Quality Grades donot apply ...

The tire pressure monitoring system complies with part 15 of the FCCrules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received,including interference that...

Low tire pressurewarning light Possible cause Customer action required Solid warning light Tire(s)under-inflated 1. Check your tire pressure toensure tires are properlyinflated; refer to Inflating your tires in this chapter. 2. After inflating your tires tothe manufacturer’srecommended inflationpres...

Low tire pressurewarning light Possible cause Customer action required Flashing warninglight Spare tire in use Your temporary spare tire is in use. Repair the damaged roadwheel and re-mount it on thevehicle to restore systemfunctionality. For a descriptionof how the system functionsunder these condi...

tire is under-inflated, carefully drive the vehicle to the nearest locationwhere air can be added to the tires. Inflate all the tires to therecommended inflation pressure. SNOW TIRES AND CABLES WARNING: Snow tires must be the same size, load index, speed rating as those originally provided by Ford. ...

VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/ortrailer, to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design ratingcapability, with or without a trailer. Properly loading your vehicle willprovide maximum return of vehicle design p...

Payload – is the combined weight of cargo and passengers that the vehicle is carrying. The maximum payload for your vehicle can be foundon the Tire Label on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door(vehicles exported outside the US and Canada may not have a TireLabel). Look for “THE COMBINED WEI...

Example only: Cargo Weight – includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue loador king pin weight is also part of cargo weight. GAW (Gross Axle Weight) – is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) – including vehi...

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear). These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Labellocated on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door. The totalload on each axle must never exceed its GAWR....

• Example only: WARNING: Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification Label vehicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structuraldamage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of control and personalinjury. Tires, Wheels and Lo...

GCW (Gross Combined Weight) – is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the weight of the fully loaded trailer. GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer – including all cargo andpassengers – that the vehicle can handle without r...

WARNING: Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could result in serious damage to the vehicle and/or personal injury. Steps for determining the correct load limit: 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargoshould never exceed XXX kg or XXX lb.” on your vehicle’s plac...

to transport the cement to your home? If you and your friend eachweigh 220 lb. (99 kg), the calculation would be: 1400 - (2 x 220) - (12x 100) = 1400 - 440 - 1200 = - 240 lb. No, you do not have enoughcargo capacity to carry that much weight. In metric units, thecalculation would be: 635 kg - (2 x 9...

WARNING: Do not connect a trailer’s hydraulic brake system directly to your vehicle’s brake system. Your vehicle may not have enough braking power and your chances of having a collisiongreatly increase. The braking system of the tow vehicle is rated for operation at theGVWR not GCWR. Trailer lamps T...

STARTING Positions of the ignition (if equipped) If your vehicle is equipped with a push button start system, refer to Push button start system in this section for ignition modes. 1. Off— locks the gearshift leverand allows key removal. Thisposition also shuts the engine andall electrical accessorie...

Note: Cranking may be stopped at any time by turning the key to the off position. 3. After idling for a few seconds, release the parking brake, apply thebrake, shift into gear and drive. Note: If the engine does not start on the first try, turn the vehicle to the off position, wait 10 seconds and tr...

warning lights in the instrument cluster will illuminate, but the enginewill remain off. Note: You can start the engine from any ignition mode. 4. Start — press the START/STOP button (for any length of time) whileapplying the brake pedal. Note: The indicator light on the start button will illuminate...

off. If you switch your vehicle off with the shifter in any position otherthan P (Park), the message SHIFT TO PARK will be displayed in themessage center. If the vehicle is left in this state, your key in ignitionchime will activate when the driver door is opened, and you may drainyour vehicle’s bat...

• Finally, have the engine block heater system checked during your falltune-up to be sure it’s in good working order. How to use the engine block heater Ensure the receptacle terminals are clean and dry prior to use. To cleanthem, use a dry cloth. Depending on the type of factory installed equipment...

effectiveness of the ABS and will increase your vehicle’s stoppingdistance. The ABS will be activated immediately, allowing you to retainsteering control during hard braking and on slippery surfaces. However,the ABS does not decrease stopping distance. Brake assist The brake assist system provides f...

brakes to cool down. In this situation, TCS will use only engine powerreduction or transfer to help control the wheels from over-spinning.When the brakes have cooled down, the system will regain all features.Anti-lock braking, RSC 威 , ESC and Curve Control are not affected by this condition and will...

Certain adverse driving maneuvers may activate the RSC 威 system, which include: • Emergency lane-change • Taking a turn too fast • Quick maneuvering to avoid an accident, pedestrian or obstacle Curve Control Curve control may enhance your vehicle’s ability to follow the roadduring adverse maneuvers,...

Note: Curve Control can be disabled with the terrain management control (if equipped). See Terrain Management later in this chapter. AdvanceTrac 威 Features Operation Mode Stability control light ( ) Message center display TCS Default atstart-up System initialization Turns on at start-up None Enabled...

Disabling trailer sway control Trailer sway control can be disabled during any key cycle. Refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter for more information. Note that even if it was disabled before turning off the vehicle, trailersway control will be re-enabled at each new key cycle. WA...

Enabling hill descent control and setting the descent speed 1. Press and release the hill descentbutton located in the center of theterrain management control. A lightin the control will illuminate andchime will sound when this featureis activated. 2. To increase descent speed, press the accelerator...

A high crown in the road or high crosswinds may also make the steeringseem to wander/pull. PREPARING TO DRIVE WARNING: Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. WARNING: In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a ...

the ability for the driver to change gears up or down. By moving thegearshift lever from D (Drive) to M (Manual), you now have control ofselecting the gear you desire using the toggle switch on the gearshiftlever. Gearshift lever toggle switch • To manually downshift thetransmission with the gearshi...

REARVIEW CAMERA SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The rear video camera system,located on the liftgate above thelicense plate, provides a video imageof the area behind the vehicle. Itadds assistance to the driver whilereversing or reverse parking thevehicle. To use the rear videocamera system, place thetransmiss...

To use active guidelines, turn the steering wheel and point the activeguidelines towards an intended path. If the steering wheel position ischanged while reversing, the vehicle might deviate from the originalintended path. Active guidelines project the intended path of the vehicle. Fixedguidelines s...

appear between the buttons (i.e. Level 1). When activating manual zoommode, the system always starts from OFF. When enabled, Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3 will only be active while thevehicle is in R (Reverse). The feature disables outside of R (Reverse)and must be re-enabled the next time the vehicl...

After activating or deactivating a rear video camera feature, thetouchscreen will show a preview of the feature(s) selected. Note: If the camera system image is not clear or seems distorted, it may be covered with water droplets, snow, mud or any other substance. Ifthis occurs, clean the camera lens...

reverse lamps are operating in order to get a clear image in the dark. Ifeither of the lamps are not operating, stop using the camera system, atleast in the dark, until the lamp(s) are replaced and functioning. Servicing • If the image comes on while the vehicle is not in R (Reverse), havethe system...

Operation The radar sensor detects vehiclesahead that are moving in the samedirection as your vehicle. If the radar detects that yourvehicle is rapidly closing on anothervehicle a red warning light willilluminate and an audible warningchime will sound. After that, if the risk of collisionfurther inc...

WARNING: The collision warning system’s brake support can only help reduce the speed at which a collision occurs if the driver applies the vehicle’s brakes. The brake pedal must be pressedjust like for any typical braking situation. Blocked sensor If a message regarding a blockedsensor is displayed,...

Activating/deactivating collision warning system To turn the warning system and/or chime on or off and set the warningsensitivity <– –>, refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Note: If the system cannot be turned off in a MyKey™ equipped vehicle, refer to MyKey™ in the Lock...

Automatic search for parking space To start, press the APA controlswitch (on the left side of theinstrument panel below theheadlamp switch). The touch screenwill display SEARCHING FORPARKING SPACE ON RIGHT(LEFT/SIDE) and a correspondinggraphic. To designate what side ofthe street to search on, use t...

Automatic steering into parking space Automatic steering is activated when you stop the vehicle, remove yourhands from the steering wheel and select the R (Reverse) gear. Be surethe steering wheel motion is not obstructed by any objects. The vehiclewill steer itself from this point on as you follow ...

• the front bumper or side sensors are damaged (i.e. in a collision) orobstructed by a foreign object (i.e. front bumper cover). • a mini-spare tire is used. Troubleshooting Why isn’t APA searching for a parking space? • You may have deactivated the AdvanceTrac 威 system. • One of the doors (except t...

• The vehicle had a repair or alteration that is not authorized by themanufacturer. • One of the parked vehicles has a high altitude attachment (i.e. saltsprayer, snow plow, moving truck high bed, etc.) High altitudeattachments may not be detected by the system. • The parking space length or parked ...

WARNING: Objects in the blind spot mirror are closer than they appear. BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM (BLIS 姞 ) WITH CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT (CTA) (IF EQUIPPED) The BLIS 威 is a convenience feature that aids the driver in assessingwhether a vehicle is within an areaon either side of the vehicleextending r...

concrete walls, cyclone fencing, sharp turns around a pole or building, orcoming to a stop with a vehicle directly behind but very close. Falsealerts are temporary and self correct. Cross traffic alert (CTA) system operation The CTA system warns the driver of approaching vehicles when R(Reverse) is ...

The CTA system detects vehicles approaching up to 45 feet (14 meters)away. Coverage decreases when vehicles and objects in close proximityblock the CTA sensors (refer to figure for approximate zone coverageareas [sensor obstructed for vehicle on left] ). Backing slowly from the parking spot in these...

The following table lists possible causes and actions for this messagebeing displayed: The surface of the radar is dirty orobstructed in some way Clean the fascia area in front ofthe radar, either side, or removeobstruction. The surface of the radar is notdirty or obstructed Drive normally in traffi...

Your vehicle is equipped with an intelligent 4WD system thatcontinuously monitors vehicle conditions and automatically adjusts thepower distribution between the front and rear wheels. It combinestransparent all-surface operation with highly capable four-wheel drive. The 4WD system is always active a...

pavement only after reducing your speed. Do not turn the steeringwheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. • It may be safer to stay on the apron or shoulder of the road and slowdown gradually before returning to the pavement. You may losecontrol if you do not slow down or if you turn t...

WARNING: Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph (56 km/h). The tires may fail and injure a passenger or bystander. Emergency maneuvers • In an unavoidable emergency situation where a sudden sharp turnmust be made, remember to avoid “over-driving” your vehicle, i.e.,turn the steering wheel only as rap...

Mud and water If you must drive through highwater, drive slowly. Traction orbrake capability may be limited. When driving through water,determine the depth; avoid waterhigher than the bottom of the hubs(if possible) and proceed slowly. Ifthe ignition system gets wet, thevehicle may stall. Once throu...

• Sand - This mode should be used for soft dry sand, or deep gravelterrain. If the sand to be crossed is damp/wet, and sufficiently deepenough to cause the wheels to sink into the surface, the Mud/Rutsmode should be selected. • Mud/Ruts - This mode should be used for muddy, rutted, soft, oruneven te...

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Vehicles sold in the U.S. : Getting roadside assistance To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford MotorCompany offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. Thisprogram is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The serviceis available: • 24-hours,...

U.S. Ford and Lincoln vehicle customers who require RoadsideAssistance, call 1-800-241-3673. If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford MotorCompany will reimburse a reasonable amount for towing to the nearestdealership within 35 miles (56 km). To obtain reimbursementinformation, ...

Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Fuse rating Mini fuses Standard fuses Maxi fuses Cartridge maxi fuses 2A Grey Grey — — 3A Violet Violet — — 4A Pink Pink — — 5A Tan Tan — — 7.5A Brown Brown — — 10A Red Red — — 15A Blue Blue — — 20A Yellow Yellow Yellow Blue 25A Natural Natural — — 30A G...

The fuses are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected Circuits 1 30A One touch up/down driver sidefront window 2 15A Not used (spare) 3 30A One touch up/down passengerside front window 4 10A Interior demand lamps (overheadconsole, 2nd row, cargo), glovebox lamp, 2nd and 3rd r...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected Circuits 9 10A 4” Radio display (withoutSYNC 威 ), Power liftgate logic, Electronic finish panel 10 10A Run/accessory relay (wipers, rearwasher), Rain sensor 11 10A Instrument cluster, Heads-updisplay 12 15A Interior courtesy lamps (overheadconsole, 2nd r...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected Circuits 45 5A Not used (spare) 46 10A Climate control module 47 15A Fog lamps, left and right turnsignal mirror feed 48 30A Circuit Breaker Rear power windows, Passengerpower window, One touch down(driver side only) 49 Delayed accessory relay Body contr...

CHANGING THE TIRES If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily.Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmlyand slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road. Note: The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) indicator light will illuminate when...

The usage of a full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel can lead toimpairment of the following: • Handling, stability and braking performance • Comfort and noise • Ground clearance and parking at curbs • Winter weather driving capability • Wet weather driving capability • All-Wheel driving capability (...

4. Remove the wing bolt thatsecures the jack kit by turning itcounterclockwise. 5. Remove the jack kit whichincludes jack (4), wheel wrench (lugwrench) (3), wheel chock (5),L-shaped bolt (1) and tow recoveryhook (2). 6. Remove the jack, wrench andwheel chock from the foam tray. 7. Turn the lead scre...

• Read the information in the Tips for use of the temporary mobility kit section to ensure safe operation of the temporary mobility kit and your vehicle. Tips for use of the temporary mobility kit Read the following list of tips to ensure safe operation of the temporarymobility kit: • Before operati...

• Operating the temporary mobility kit could cause an electricaldisturbance in radio and DVD player operation. What to do when a tire is punctured A tire puncture within the tire’s tread area can be repaired in two stageswith the temporary mobility kit: • In the first stage, the tire will be reinfla...

4. Plug the power cable into the 12Vpower point in the vehicle. 5. Remove the warning sticker found on the canister and place it on thetop of the instrument panel or the center of the dash. 6. Start the engine (only if the vehicle is outdoors or in a well-ventilated area) . 7. Turn dial (1) counterc...

tire pressure has to be checked with the compressor in the OFFposition to get the correct tire pressure reading. WARNING: Do not stand directly over the temporary mobility kit while inflating the tire. If you notice any unusual bulges or deformations in the tire’s sidewall during inflation, stop and...

4. Adjust the tire to therecommended inflation pressurefrom the tire label located on thedriver’s door or door jamb area.Pressing the deflation button nearthe sealant canister removes airfrom the tire. Note: The tire pressure has to be checked with the compressor in theOFF position to get the correc...

Removal of the sealant canister from the temporary mobility kit 1. Unwrap the clear tube from thecompressor housing. 2. Press the button located on thetemporary mobility kit compressorhousing below the canister whilepulling up on the sealant canister. Installation of the sealant canister to the temp...

2. Once aligned, seat the sealantcanister by lightly pushing downuntil you hear an audible click. 3. Wrap the clear tube around thecompressor housing. Note: If you experience any difficulties with the removal or installation of the sealant canister, consult your Ford Motor Company authorizeddealer f...

Lug nut socket size/Bolt size Wheel lug nut torque* ft-lb N • m 1 ⁄ 2 x 20 100 135 * Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt andrust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. WARNING: When a wheel is installed, always remove any corrosion, dirt or foreign materials pr...

Connecting the jumper cables Note: In the illustration, the vehicle on the bottom is used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 1. Connect the positive (+) jumpercable to the positive (+) terminal ofthe discharged battery. 2. Connect the other end of thepositive (+) cable to the positive(+)...

Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they wereconnected. Note: In the illustration, the vehicle on the bottom is used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 1. Remove the jumper cable fromthe ground metal surface. 2. Remove the jumper cable on thenega...

WRECKER TOWING If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towingservice or, if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, yourroadside assistance service provider. It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift anddollies or flatbed equipment. Do not tow w...

If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicledamage may occur. Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all authorized towtruck operators. Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual forproper hook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle. Emergency towing In case of a...

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED Warranty repairs to your vehicle must be performed by an authorizeddealer. While any authorized dealer handling your vehicle line willprovide warranty service, we recommend you return to your sellingauthorized dealer who wants to ensure your continued satisfaction. Plea...

In Canada: Mailing address (Ford vehicles) Customer Relationship CentreFord Motor Company of Canada, LimitedP.O. Box 2000Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4 Telephone 1-800-565-3673 (FORD) Online www.ford.ca Mailing address (Lincoln vehicles) Lincoln CentreFord Motor Company of Canada, LimitedP.O. Box 2000Oak...

BBB AUTO LINE applications can also be requested by calling the FordMotor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-800-392-3673. Note: Ford Motor Company reserves the right to change eligibility limitations, modify procedures, or to discontinue this process at any timewithout notice and without obl...

WASHING THE EXTERIOR Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutralpH shampoo, such as Motorcraft 威 Detail Wash (ZC-3-A), which is available from your authorized dealer. • Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washingor laundry liquid. These products can ...

• Do not spray a hot engine with cold water to avoid cracking theengine block or other engine components. • Spray Motorcraft 威 Engine Shampoo and Degreaser (ZC-20) on all parts that require cleaning and pressure rinse clean. In Canada, useMotorcraft 威 Engine Shampoo (CXC-66-A). • Cover the highlight...

hot wax treatments used by commercial car washes, water repellentcoatings, tree sap, or other organic contamination; these contaminantsmay cause squeaking or chatter noise from the blades, and streaking andsmearing of the windshield. To clean these items, follow these tips: • The windshield, rear wi...

For routine cleaning, wipe the surface with a soft, damp cloth. For morethorough cleaning, wipe the surface with a mild soap and water solution. • Clean spills as quickly as possible. • Test any cleaner or stain remover on an inconspicuous part of theleather as cleaners may darken the leather. • Do ...

FORD AND LINCOLN CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford or Lincoln authorized dealer has many quality productsavailable to clean your vehicle and protect its finishes. These qualityproducts have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotiveneeds; they are custom designed to complement the style andap...

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS • Use the scheduled maintenance information to track routine service. • Use only recommended fuels, lubricants, fluids and service partsconforming to specifications. • Your authorized dealer can provide parts and service. PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE • Do not work ...

OPENING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hoodrelease handle located under thebottom left corner of the instrumentpanel. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle andrelease the auxiliary latch that islocated under the front center ofthe hood. 3. Lift the hood. Maintenance and Specifications 376 2011...

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3.5L V6 engine 1. Engine coolant reservoir 2. Brake fluid reservoir 3. Battery 4. Power distribution box 5. Air filter assembly 6. Transmission fluid dipstick (out of view) 7. Engine oil dipstick 8. Engine oil filler cap 9. Windshield washer fluid res...

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Add fluid to fill the reservoir if thelevel is low. In very cold weather, donot fill the reservoir completely. Only use a washer fluid that meets Ford specifications. Do not use anyspecial washer fluid such as windshield water repellent type fluid or bugwash. They may cause s...

CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES 1. Pull the wiper blade and armaway from the glass. 2. Squeeze the locking tabs torelease the blade from the arm andpull the blade away from the arm toremove it. 3. Attach the new blade to the arm and snap it into place. Replace wiper blades at least once per year for optim...

3. To attach the new wiper to thewiper arm, align the slot (1) andcross pin (2) and firmly press thewiper arm into the wiper blade untila click is heard. If you find this procedure too difficult, please see your dealer. ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Refer to the scheduled maintenance informatio...

7. Put the dipstick back in and ensure it is fully seated. Adding engine oil 1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer to Checking the engine oil in this chapter. 2. If the engine oil level is not within the normal range, add only certifiedengine oil of the recommended viscosity. Remove the e...

vehicle’s engine. Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities later in this chapter for more information. Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, cleaners or other enginetreatments. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage thatis not covered by Ford warranty. Change ...

WARNING: Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause personal injury. Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substances to come near the battery. When working near thebattery, always shield your face and protect your eyes. Always provideproper ventilation. WARNING: When lif...

• If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim, the idlequality of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idletrim is eventually relearned. When the battery is disconnected or a new battery installed, thetransmission must relearn its adaptive strategy. As a result of this, thetr...

battery post can cause inaccurate measurements of the battery conditionand potential incorrect system operation. Note: Electrical or electronic accessories added to the vehicle by the dealer or the owner may adversely affect battery performance anddurability and may also affect the performance of ot...

The engine coolant should be withinthe COLD FILL RANGE as listed onthe engine coolant reservoir. Refer to scheduled maintenance information for service interval schedules. If the engine coolant has not been checked at the recommended interval,the engine coolant reservoir may become low or empty. If ...

• DO NOT MIX different colors or types of coolant in your vehicle. Make sure the correct coolant is used. Mixing of engine coolants mayharm your engine’s cooling system. The use of an improper coolantmay harm engine and cooling system components and may void thewarranty. Refer to Maintenance product...

5. Fill the coolant reservoir slowly with the proper coolant mixture, towithin the COLD FILL RANGE or the FULL COLD level on the reservoir.If you removed the radiator cap in an overflow system, fill the radiatoruntil the coolant is visible and radiator is almost full. 6. Replace the cap. Turn until ...

• A coolant concentration of 60% will provide improved freezepoint protection. Increased engine coolant concentrationsabove 60% will decrease the overheat protectioncharacteristics of the engine coolant and may cause enginedamage. • If available, refer to the chart on the coolant container toensure ...

WARNING: To reduce the risk of collision and injury, be prepared that the vehicle speed may reduce and the vehicle may not be able to accelerate with full power until the fluid temperaturesreduce. The air conditioning may also cycle on and off during severe operatingconditions to protect overheating...

Refueling WARNING: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause severe injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others: • Read and follow all the instructions on the pump island; • Turn off your engine when you are refueling; • Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle; ...

4. After you are done pumping fuel, slowly remove the fuel fillernozzle—allow about five seconds after pumping fuel before removing thefuel filler nozzle. This allows residual fuel to drain back into the fuel tankand not spill onto the vehicle. Note: A fuel spillage concern may occur if overfilling ...

Octane recommendations Your vehicle is designed to use“Regular” unleaded gasoline with apump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87.Some stations offer fuels posted as“Regular” with an octane ratingbelow 87, particularly in high altitude areas. Fuels with octane levelsbelow 87 are not recommended. Do not be co...

3. Fill the vehicle with fuel from the portable fuel container. 4. When done, clean the funnel or properly dispose of it. Extra funnelscan be purchased from your authorized dealer if you choose to disposeof the funnel. Do not use aftermarket funnels; they will not work with the Easy Fuel 威 system an...

• Use a known quality gasoline, preferably a national brand. • Have the vehicle loading and distribution the same every time. Your results will be most accurate if your filling method is consistent. Calculating fuel economy 1. Fill the fuel tank completely and record the initial odometer reading(in ...

• Four-wheel-drive operation (if equipped) is less fuel efficient thantwo-wheel-drive operation. • Close windows for high speed driving. EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with various emission control components and acatalytic converter which will enable your vehicle to comply withapp...

BRAKE FLUID The fluid level will drop slowly asthe brakes wear, and will rise whenthe brake components are replaced.Fluid levels between the MIN andMAX lines are within the normaloperating range; there is no need toadd fluid. If the fluid levels areoutside of the normal operatingrange, the performan...

Use of a non-approved automatic transmission fluid may causeinternal transmission component damage. If necessary, add fluid in 1/2 pint(250 ml) increments through thefiller tube until the level is correct. If an overfill occurs, excess fluidshould be removed by an authorizeddealer. An overfill condi...

6. Replace the air filter housingcover and secure the clamps. Besure that the air cleaner cover tabsare engaged into the slots of the aircleaner housing. Note: Failure to use the correct air filter element may result in severe engine damage. The customer warranty may be void for any damage tothe eng...

Miscellaneous • Make sure all linkages, cables, levers and pins under vehicle arecovered with grease to prevent rust. • Move vehicles at least 25 feet (8 m) every 15 days to lubricateworking parts and prevent corrosion. Removing vehicle from storage When your vehicle is ready to come out of storage,...

FORD CUSTOM ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Ford Custom Accessories are available for yourvehicle through your local Ford or Ford of Canada dealer. These qualityaccessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotiveneeds; they are custom designed to complement the ...

Peace of mind • Keyless entry keypad • Wheel locks • Vehicle tracking and recovery* • Remote start • Cargo shade • Cargo area protector • Vehicle security systems • Bumper and hitch mounted parking sensors* • Locking gas plug for capless fuel system *Ford Licensed Accessories (FLA) are warranted by ...

FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS (U.S. ONLY) More than 30 million Ford and Lincoln owners have discovered thepowerful protection of Ford ESP. It is the only extended service planbacked by Ford Motor Company, and provides “peace of mind”protection beyond the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage. Up t...

FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY) You can get more protection for your vehicle by purchasing a FordExtended Service Plan (ESP). Ford ESP is the only service contractbacked by Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. Depending on theplan you purchase, Ford ESP provides benefits such as: • R...

different specifications and performance features. That’s why it’simportant to rely upon your dealership to properly diagnose and repairyour vehicle. Ford Motor Company has recommended maintenance intervals forvarious parts and component systems based upon engineering testing.Ford Motor Company reli...

Convenience Many dealerships have extended evening and Saturday hours to makeyour service visit more convenient. How’s that for quality service? Factory-trained technicians Service technicians participate in extensive factory-sponsoredcertification training to help them become experts on the operati...

Multi-point inspection – Recommended each visit Accessory drive belt(s) Half-shaft dust boots (if equipped) Battery performance Horn operation Clutch operation (if equipped) Radiator, cooler, heater and A/C hoses Engine air filter Suspension components for leaks anddamage Exhaust system Steering and...

NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG For your convenience, your vehicle is equipped with a message centerwhich determines the proper oil change service interval. You shouldperform the engine oil change as indicated by the message center. Themessage center will display ENGINE OIL CHANGE SOON or OILCH...

Oil Change S ervice Interval* 1 23456789 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 Change engine oil and filter • •••••••••••••• Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth • •••••••••••••• Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear , looseness or drag • •••••••••••••• Perform multi-po...

Maintenance schedule log D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ...

SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS If you operate your vehicle primarily in one of the more demanding conditions listed below, you will need to have some items maintainedmore frequently. If you only occasionally operate your vehicle under these conditions, it is not necessary to perform the additionalmain...

Extensive idling and/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 messagecenter and perform services listed in the NormalScheduled Maintenance chart (except Fiesta) Inspect f...

Operating in dusty conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads Inspect frequently, service as required – Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) – Replace engine air filter Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) – Inspect the wheels and related components forabnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag– Rotate tires,...

Special operating condition log D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D A...

EXCEPTIONS In addition, there are several exceptions to the Normal Schedule. Theyare listed below: Normal vehicle axle maintenance ❑ Rear axles and power take-off (PTO) units containing synthetic fluid and light duty trucks equipped with Ford-design axlesare lubricated for life. These fluids are not...

ENGINE COOLANT CHANGE RECORD Initial change 6 years or 100,000 miles (160,000 km)(whichever comes first) After initial change Every 3 years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km) Engine coolant change log D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE...

A Accessory delay ..........................99 Active Park Assist .....................303 Adaptive Cruise Control ...........104 AdvanceTrac ..............................278 Airbag supplemental restraintsystem ........................197, 205, 208 and child safety seats ............199description ...

Overdrive ...................................289 P Parental MyKeyprogramming .............................131 Park Assist ................................303 Parking brake ............................277 Parts (see Motorcraft 威 parts) .........................................409 Passenger OccupantCl...

U Universal garage dooropener ........................................115 V Vehicle Identification Number(VIN) ..........................................414 Vehicle loading ..........................256 Ventilating your vehicle ...........274 W Warning lights (see Lights) .......14 Washer fluid .......