Ford 2012 Escape Hybrid- 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 ...

Driving: The gas engine automatically starts and stops to provide power when it’s needed and to save fuel when it’s not. While coasting at lowspeeds, coming to a stop, or standing, the gas engine normally shutsdown and the vehicle operates in electric-only mode. Conditions thatmay cause the engine t...

Unique Hybrid operating characteristics Your Hybrid, with its new technology, behaves differently compared to anon-hybrid. Here is a description of the major differences: Battery: Your Hybrid is equipped with a high voltage battery. A cool battery ensures battery life and provides the best possible ...

Driving to optimize fuel economy Your fuel economy should improve throughout your hybrid’s break-inperiod. As with any vehicle, fuel economy can be significantly impactedby your driving habits and accessory usage. For best results, keep inmind these tips: Tire Inflation: Keep tires properly inflated...

Question Answer What is the fan noise I hear fromthe rear of my hybrid? The fan noise comes from two fanslocated inside the high voltagebattery. These fans turn on whenthe battery requires cooling air.The fan speed, and associatednoise level, will change accordingto both the amount of coolingrequire...

Using your vehicle with a snowplow Do not use this vehicle for snowplowing. Your vehicle is not equipped with a snowplowing package. Using your vehicle as an ambulance Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance. Your vehicle is not equipped with the Ford Ambulance PreparationPackage. DATA RECORDING Ser...

Additionally, when you connect to Traffic, Directions andInformation (if equipped, U.S. only) the service uses GPStechnology and advanced vehicle sensors to collect the vehicle’scurrent location, travel direction, and speed (“vehicle travelinformation”) only to help provide you with the directions, ...

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 Shown in standard measure. Metric similar. Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that maybecome serious enough to cause extensive repairs. A warning light mayilluminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions.Many lights will illu...

WARNING: Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possiblycausing a fire. Brake system warning light: To confirm the brake system warninglight is functional, it willmom...

High engine or high motorelectronic coolant temperature: Illuminates when the engine coolantor motor electronics coolant temperature is high. The message centerdisplays HIGH ENGINE TEMPERATURE / HIGH MOTORTEMPERATURE when the engine coolant or motor electronics areoverheating. Stop the vehicle as so...

Low fuel: Illuminates when the fuel level in the fuel tank is at or nearempty (refer to Fuel gauge in this chapter). Speed control: Illuminates when the speed control is engaged. Turnsoff when the speed control systemis disengaged. Anti-theft system: Flashes when the SecuriLock 威 passive anti-theft ...

HEV engine off reminder chime: Sounds for 10 seconds when the PRNDL is in the P (Park) position and the Driver’s door is ajar (open)while ignition is on. Always turn your ignition key to off and remove keybefore leaving your vehicle. (The engine may be off when the vehicle isstopped, yet the key is ...

MESSAGE CENTER Your vehicle’s message center is capable of monitoring many vehiclesystems and will alert you to potential vehicle problems and variousconditions with an informational message followed by a long indicatorchime. The message center display is located in the instrument cluster. Info Pres...

AVG MPG (L/100km) Average fuel economy displays your average fuel economy in miles/gallonor liters/100 km. If you calculate your average fuel economy by dividing distance traveledby gallons of fuel used (liters of fuel used by 100 kilometers traveled),your figure may be different than displayed for ...

System check and vehicle feature customization Press the SETUP button repeatedlyto cycle the message center throughthe following features: PRESS RESET FOR ENGLISH When entering the setup menu and a non-English language has beenselected, this message will be displayed to change back to English. Press...

Waiting four seconds or pressing the RESET button cycles the messagecenter through each of the language choices. Press and hold the RESET button for two seconds to set the languagechoice. System warnings/information System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in yourvehicle’s oper...

SPACE FOUND STOP (if equipped) — May display when using the active park assist system. See Active park assist in the Driving chapter for more information. PULL FORWARD USE CAUTION (if equipped) — May display when using the active park assist system. See Active park assist in the Driving chapter for ...

AUDIO SYSTEMS AM/FM/single CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system 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 pri...

SCAN: Press SCAN for a brief sampling of all available SIRIUS satellite channels. If a specific category is selected, (Jazz, Rock, News, etc.) pressSCAN for a brief sampling of all available SIRIUS 威 satellite channels within the selected category. MEMORY PRESETS (0–9): There are 30 available preset...

• CHANNEL LOCKOUT MENU- Press OK to enter the Channel Lockout menu. Press the / to scroll through the following options: a. LOCK/UNLOCK THIS CHANNEL: Press OK when LOCK/UNLOCK THIS CHANNEL is displayed and the display will readENTER PIN. Enter your four-digit PIN number (initial PIN is 1234)and the ...

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...

USB port (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 that may take theirfocus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation ofthe vehicle....

Radio reception factors: There are three factors that can affect radio reception: • Distance/strength: The further you travel from an FM station, theweaker the signal and the weaker the reception. • Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences,traffic lights and thundersto...

Do not use any irregular shapedCDs or discs with a scratchprotection film attached. CDs with homemade paper(adhesive) labels should not beinserted into the CD player asthe label may peel and cause theCD to become jammed. It isrecommended that homemadeCDs be identified withpermanent felt tip marker r...

Sample MP3 structure If you are burning your own MP3discs, it is important to understandhow the system will read thestructures you create. While variousfiles may be present, (files withextensions other than mp3), onlyfiles with the .mp3 extension will beplayed. Other files will be ignoredby the syst...

Radio Display Condition Action Required NO TEXT Category information not available. Category information not available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. NO SIGNAL Loss of signal from the SIRIUS 威 satellite or SIRIUS 威 tower to the vehicle antenna. You are in a location th...

DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL 1. AUTO/Driver temperature: Press to engage full automatic operation. The system will automatically determine fan speed, airflowdistribution, A/C on or off, and outside or recirculated air, to heat or coolthe vehicle to reach the desired temperature. Turn to increa...

5. Power/ : Press to activate/deactivate the climate control system. When the system is off, outside air is shut out. Press + or – to manually increase/decrease the fan speed. The manual fan speed setting will appear on the left side of the display. Press AUTO toreturn to full automatic control. 6. ...

11. Recirculated air: Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation in the vehicle. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time needed tocool down the interior of the vehicle, may reduce the energy needed tokeep the interior of the vehicle cool, and may also help reduce undesiredoutside odors fr...

• To improve the A/C cool down, drive with the windows slightly openfor 2-3 minutes after start up or until the vehicle has been “aired out.” • A small amount of air may be felt from the floor vent regardless of theair distribution setting that is selected. During extreme high ambient temperatures w...

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER R The rear defroster control is located on the climate control panel andworks to clear the rear window of fog and thin ice. The vehicle must be on to operate the rear window defroster. Press R to turn the rear window defroster on. An indicator light on the button will illuminat...

HEADLAMP CONTROL Rotate the headlamp control to thefirst position to turn on the parking lamps. Rotate to the second position to turn on the headlamps. Rotate back to to turn the headlamps off. Autolamp control (if equipped) The autolamp system provides lightsensitive automatic on-off control ofthe ...

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) Turns the low beam headlamps on with a reduced output. To activate: • the ignition must be in the on position. • the headlamp control must be in the off , parking lamps or autolampposition. • the transmission is not in P (Park), WARNING: Always remember to t...

5. Locate the vertical adjuster onthe headlamp, then use a 4 mmsocket to turn the adjuster eithercounterclockwise (to adjust up) orclockwise (to adjust down) aligningthe upper edge of the light patternto the horizontal line. 6. Move the opaque cloth to coverthe right-hand headlamp and repeatSteps 4 ...

Map lamps (without moon roof) The map lamp controls (withoutmoon roof) are located on the domelamp. • Press the button on either side ofeach map lamp to illuminate thelamps. • Press the button again to turn offthe lamps. Map lamps (with moon roof) For models equipped with a moonroof, the map lamps a...

Ambient lighting (if equipped) Illuminates footwells, cupholders,the console bin and the console traywith a choice of several colors. Theambient lighting control switch islocated on the floor console. • To activate, press and release thecontrol to cycle through the colorchoices plus the off state. T...

Take your vehicle to a dealer for service if any of the above conditions ofunacceptable moisture are present. Using the right bulbs Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbsmust be marked with an authorized “D.O.T.” for North America and an“E” for Europe to ensure lamp perfo...

MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER 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. Windshield washer: Press the end of the stalk: • briefly: causes a single swipe ofthe wipers without washer fluid. • a quick pr...

Rear window wiper/washer controls For rear wiper operation, rotate therear window wiper and washercontrol to the desired position.Select: 2 — Normal speed operation of rearwiper. 1 — Intermittent operation of rearwiper. O (off) — Rear wiper and washer off. For rear wash cycle, rotate (and hold as de...

ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR Lift the mirror cover to turn on thevisor mirror lamp. 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 backtoward the...

2. To calibrate, press and hold theRESET control for approximatelyten seconds until CAL appears.Release the control. 3. Slowly drive the vehicle in acircle (less than 3 mph [5 km/h]) until the CAL display changes to thedirection value. It may take up to five circles to complete calibration. 4. The c...

One-touch down Allows the driver’s window to open fully without holding the controldown. Press the switch completely down to the second detent andrelease quickly. The window will open fully. Momentarily press the switchto any position to stop the window operation. Window lock The window lock feature...

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. Note: If equipped with a rearview camera system, a v...

Heated outside mirrors (if equipped) Both mirrors are heatedautomatically to remove ice, mistand fog when the rear windowdefrost is activated. Do not remove ice from themirrors with a scraper orattempt to readjust the mirrorglass if it is frozen in place.These actions could cause damage to the glass...

Turning off speed control To turn off the speed control, press OFF or turn off the ignition. Note: When you turn off the speed control or the ignition, your speed control set speed memory is erased. STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS Radio control features VOL + (Volume): Press to increase the volume. VOL – (V...

SYNC 威 system hands-free control feature (if equipped) Press briefly to use the voice command feature. You will hear atone and LISTENING will appear inthe radio display. Press andhold to exit voice command. Press to activate phone mode or answer a phone call. Press andhold to end a call or exit phon...

The moon roof has a sliding shade that can be opened or closed when theglass panel is shut. To close the shade, pull it toward the front of the vehicle. Accessory delay: With accessory delay, the window switches, audio system, and moon roof(if equipped) may be used for up to 10 minutes after the ign...

POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT WARNING: Always use floor mats that are designed to fit the foot well of your vehicle.Only use floor mats that leave thepedal area unobstructed. Only usefloor mats that are firmly securedto retention posts so that theycannot slip out of position andinterfere with the ped...

LIFTGATE • To open the liftgate window,unlock the liftgate (with thepower door locks or the remoteentry) and press the right sidecontrol button located under thelicense plate lamp shield. • To open the liftgate, unlock theliftgate (with the power doorlocks or the remote entry) andpress the middle co...

3. Use a long, flat object to depressthe tongue in the endcaps on bothsides of the cross-bar. 4. Slide the cross-bar assembly offthe end of the rail. Be sure to check that the thumbwheels are tight each time load isadded, or removed from the roof rack, and periodically while traveling.Always ensure ...

KEYS Your vehicle is equipped with twoIntegrated Keyhead Transmitters(IKTs). The key blade functions as aprogrammed key which starts thevehicle and unlocks/locks all thedoors. The transmitter portionfunctions as the remote entrytransmitter. Your IKTs are programmed to your vehicle; using a non-progr...

MYKEY 姞 The MyKey 威 feature allows you to program a restricted driving mode to promote good driving habits. All but one of the keys programmed to thevehicle can be activated as a MyKey 威 . The key will remain restricted until MyKey 威 is cleared. Any remaining keys are referred to as an “administrato...

3. Press and release the RESET button. HOLD RESET TO CONFIRMCLEAR is displayed. 4. Press and hold the RESET button for two seconds until ALL MYKEYSCLEARED is displayed. Check MyKey 威 System Status The vehicle’s message center system check will provide the status of thefollowing MyKey 威 parameters: •...

POWER DOOR LOCKS • Press the control to unlock all doors. • Press the control to lock all doors. Door key unlocking/locking Unlocking the doors Turn the key in the door cylinder to unlock the driver’s door only. Allother doors will remain locked. Locking the doors Turn the key in the door cylinder t...

Message center procedure For information on activating/deactivating the autolock feature using thevehicle’s message center, refer to Message center information in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Autounlock The autounlock feature will unlock all the doors when: • the ignition is in the on position, a...

1. Place the key in the ignition andturn the ignition to the on position. 2. Press the power door unlockcontrol on the door panel threetimes. 3. Turn the ignition from the onposition to the off position. 4. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times. 5. Turn the ignition back ...

CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS When these locks are set, the reardoors cannot be opened from theinside. The rear doors can beopened from the outside when thechildproof door locks are set, butthe doors are unlocked. The childproof locks are located onthe rear edge of each rear door andmust be set separately f...

The IKT allows you to: • remotely unlock the vehicledoors. • remotely lock all the vehicledoors. • remotely open the power liftgateglass. • activate the personal alarm. • operate the illuminated entryfeature. The remote entry lock/unlockfeature operates in any ignitionposition except while the key i...

Switching from two step to one step door unlocking Unlocking can be switched between two step and one step doorunlocking by pressing and holding both and buttons simultaneously on the remote entry transmitter for approximately4 seconds. The turn signal will flash twice to indicate that the vehicle h...

Replacing the battery The integrated keyhead transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithiumbattery CR2032 or equivalent. To replace the battery: 1. Twist a thin coin in the slot of theIKT near the key ring in order toremove the battery cover. Note: Do not wipe off any grease on the battery termin...

Illuminated entry The interior lamps, parking lamps and puddle lamps (if equipped)illuminate when the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter or the keyless entrysystem keypad is used to unlock the door(s). The illuminated entry system will turn off the lights if: • the ignition is turned to the on position,...

Unlocking and locking the doors and liftgate using keyless entry To unlock the driver’s door, enter the factory set 5-digit code or your personal code. Each number must be pressed within five seconds of eachother. The interior lamps will illuminate. To unlock all doors and liftgate, press the 3 • 4 ...

Anti-theft indicator The anti-theft indicator is located in the instrument panel cluster. • When the ignition is in the offposition, the indicator will flashonce every two seconds toindicate the SecuriLock 威 system is functioning as a theftdeterrent. • When the ignition is in the on position, the in...

Replacement of integrated keyhead transmitters (IKT) and codedkeys Note: Your vehicle comes equipped with two integrated keyhead transmitters (IKTs). The IKT functions as both a programmed ignitionkey that operates all the locks and starts the vehicle, as well as a remotekeyless entry transmitter. A...

FRONT SEATS WARNING: Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. WARNING: Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk of injury in a collision or sudden stop. WARNING: Before...

Properly adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head restraint iseven with the top of your head and positioned as close as possible to theback of your head. For occupants of extremely tall stature, adjust thehead restraint to its full up position. WARNING: To minimize the risk of neck inju...

Properly adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head restraint iseven with the top of your head and positioned as close as possible to theback of your head. For occupants of extremely tall stature, adjust thehead restraint to its full up position. WARNING: To minimize the risk of neck inju...

Attach the safety belt web snapbutton to the quarter trim panelsnap button. This will ensure thatsafety belt does not get caught bystaying out of the seat back foldingpath. 4. To release seatback, pull theseatback release lever (on top ofseat) toward the front seat. This iscommon for both 60% and 40...

To remove the second row cushion 1. Lift the yellow tab to release thehinges. 2. Pull the cushion to the outboardside of the vehicle. To install the second row cushion 1. Push the cushion to the inboardside of the vehicle. 2. Make sure that the hinges arelocked into place. PERSONAL SAFETY SYSTEM™ Th...

• Restraint system warning light and back-up 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 Per...

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, like infantsin rear-facing child seats, this occurs because the...

SAFETY BELT SYSTEM WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit where they can be properly restrained. WARNING: Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the veh...

WARNING: Safety belts and seats can become hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sunny weather; they could burn a small child. Check seat covers and buckles before you place a childanywhere near them. WARNING: Front and rear seat occupants, including pregnant women, should wear safety belts fo...

Restraint of pregnant women WARNING: Always ride and drive with your seatback upright and the safety belt properly fastened. The lap portion of the safety belt should fit snug and be positioned low across the hips. Theshoulder portion of the safety belt should be positioned across thechest. Pregnant...

In addition, the retractor is designed to lock if the webbing is pulled outtoo quickly. If this occurs, let the belt retract slightly and pull webbingout again in a slow and controlled manner. Automatic locking mode In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. The belt willstill retr...

WARNING: Failure to replace the safety belt assembly under the above conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. Safety belt extension assembly If the safety belt is too short when fully extended, a safety belt extensionassembly can be obtained from an authorized...

If... Then... The driver’s or frontpassenger’s safety belt becomesunbuckled for approximately1 minute while the vehicle istraveling at least 3 mph(5 km/h) and more than1-2 minutes have elapsed sincethe ignition switch has beenturned to on... The Belt-Minder 威 feature is activated - the safety belt w...

Reasons given... Consider... ⬙ Traffic is light ⬙ Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur insingle-vehicle crashes, many when no other vehicles are around. ⬙ Belts wrinkle my clothes ⬙ Possibly, but a serious crash can domuch more than wrinkle your clothes,particularly if you are unbelted. ⬙ The people I’m with ...

Children and airbags Children must always be properlyrestrained. Accident statisticssuggest that children are safer whenproperly restrained in the rearseating positions than in the frontseating position. Failure to followthese instructions may increase therisk of injury in a collision. WARNING: Airb...

impact sensors, the system wiring, the airbag system readiness light, theairbag backup power and the airbag ignitors). WARNING: Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do not touch them after inflation. WARNING: If the airbag has deployed, the airbag will not function again and mu...

If you think that the status of the “passenger airbag off” indicator lamp isincorrect, check for the following: • Objects lodged underneath the seat • Objects between the seat cushion and the center console (if equipped) • Objects placed on the front-passenger seat’s occupant’s lap • Objects that ma...

• Driver and/or adult passengers should check for any objects lodgedunderneath the front passenger seat or cargo interfering with the seat. • Remove the obstruction(s) (if found). • Restart the vehicle. • Wait at least two minutes and verify that the airbag readiness lamp isno longer illuminated • I...

Seat-mounted side airbag system WARNING: Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the airbag cover on the side of the seatbacks of the front seats or in front seat areas that may come into contact with adeploying airbag. Failure to follow these instructions may increase therisk of personal...

How does the side airbag system work? The design and development of theside airbag 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 ofinjuri...

WARNING: Several airbag system components get hot after inflation. Do not touch them after inflation. WARNING: If the side airbag has deployed, the airbag will not function again.The side airbag system(including the seat) must beinspected and serviced by anauthorized dealer. If the airbag is not rep...

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...

Determining if the system is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone toindicate the condition of the system. Refer to Warning lights and chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of the side airbag is not required. A difficulty with the syst...

SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safetyrestraints for children. Also see Airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) in this chapter for special instructions about using airbags. Important child restraint precautions WARNING: Always make ...

Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children Child size, height, weight, or age Recommendedrestraint type Infants ortoddlers Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) orless (generally age four or younger) Use a child safety seat(sometimes called aninfant carrier, convertibleseat, or toddler seat). Smal...

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: Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision, which may result in serious injury ordeath. WARNING: Never use pillows, books, or towels to boost a child. They can slide around and increase ...

Follow all the safety restraint and airbag precautions that apply to adultpassengers in your vehicle. If the child is the proper height, age, and weight (as specified by yourchild safety seat or booster manufacturer), fits the restraint and can berestrained properly, then restrain the child in the c...

Use of inboard lower anchors from the outboard seating positions(center seating use) The lower anchors at the center of the second row rear seat are spaced400 mm (16 inches) apart. The standardized spacing for LATCH loweranchors is 280 mm (11 inches) center to center. A child seat with rigidLATCH at...

Attaching child safety seats with tether straps Many forward-facing child safety seats include a tether strap whichextends from the back of the child safety seat and hooks to an anchoringpoint called the top tether anchor. Tether straps are available as anaccessory for many older safety seats. Conta...

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...

Children and booster seats vary in size and shape. Choose a booster thatkeeps the lap belt low and snug across the hips, never up across thestomach, and lets you adjust the shoulder belt to cross the chest andrest snugly near the center of the shoulder. The drawings below comparethe ideal fit (cente...

Follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer of the booster seat. WARNING: Never place, or allow a child to place, the shoulder belt under a child’s arm or behind the back because it reduces the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the riskof injury or death in a collis...

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...

VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS 4WD system (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with a four-wheel drive (4WD) system.With the 4WD option, power will be delivered to the front wheels anddistributed to the rear wheels as needed. This increases traction whichmay enable you to safely drive over terrain an...

Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate ofthe tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specifiedgovernment 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 ...

INFLATING YOUR TIRES Safe operation of your vehicle requires that your tires are properlyinflated. Remember that a tire can lose up to half of its air pressurewithout appearing flat. Every day before you drive, check your tires. If one looks lower than theothers, use a tire gauge to check pressure o...

WARNING: Age Tires degrade over time depending on many factors such as weather, storage conditions, and conditions of use (load, speed,inflation pressure, etc.) the tires experience throughout their lives.In general, tires should be replaced after six years regardless of treadwear. However, heat cau...

Note: The use of a different tire can affect the fuel economy of your vehicle. The tire pressure monitoring sensors mounted in the wheels (originallyinstalled on your vehicle) are not designed to be used in aftermarketwheels. The use of wheels or tires not recommended by Ford Motor Companymay affect...

3. 65: Indicates the aspect ratio which gives the tire’s ratio of height to width. 4. R: Indicates a “radial” type tire. 5. 15: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches. If you change your wheel size, you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheeldiameter. 6. 95: Indicates the tire’...

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...

When your temporary spare tire is installed When one of your road tires needs to be replaced with the temporary spare,the TPMS will continue to identify an issue to remind you that the damagedroad wheel/tire needs to be repaired and put back on your vehicle. To restore the full functionality of the ...

Low tirepressurewarning light Possible cause Customer action required Flashing warninglight Spare tire in use Repair the damaged road wheel/tireand reinstall it on the vehicle torestore system functionality. For adescription on how the systemfunctions, refer to When your temporary spare tire is inst...

SNOW TIRES AND CABLES WARNING: Snow tires must be the same size, load index, speed rating as those originally provided by Ford. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety andperformance of your vehicle, which could result in an increased risk ofloss of vehicle control, ve...

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: Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the original tires because they may lower the vehicle’s GVWR and GAWR limitations. Replacement tireswith a higher limit than the original tires do not increase the GVWRand GAWR limitations. WARNING: Exceeding any vehicle ...

TRAILER TOWING Trailer towing with your vehicle may require the use of a trailer towoption package. Trailer towing puts additional loads on your vehicle’s engine,transmission, axle, brakes, tires and suspension. For your safety and tomaximize vehicle performance, be sure to use the proper equipmentw...

Powertrain Maximum GCWR - lb (kg) 1 Maximum Trailer Weight - lb (kg) 2 2WD 2.5L 4880 (2214) 1000 (454) 4WD 2.5L 5040 (2286) 1000 (454) 1 For high altitude operation, reduce GCW by 2% per 1000 ft (300 m) elevation. 2 Your vehicle is capable of pulling the maximum trailer weight as specified; the comb...

Trailer brakes Electric brakes and manual, automatic or surge-type trailer brakes aresafe if installed properly and adjusted to the manufacturer’sspecifications. The trailer brakes must meet local and Federalregulations. WARNING: Do not connect a trailer’s hydraulic brake system directly to your veh...

Trailer towing tips • Practice turning, stopping and backing-up before starting on a trip toget the feel of the vehicle-trailer combination. When turning, makewider turns so the trailer wheels will clear curbs and other obstacles. • To aid in engine/transmission cooling and A/C efficiency during hot...

STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. Off— locks the gearshift leverand allows key removal. 2. Accessory— allows the electricalaccessories such as the radio tooperate while the vehicle is notrunning. 3. On— all electrical circuitsoperational and warning lights willilluminate. This is the position th...

Note: If the engine fails to start when it should, which is indicated by the service engine soon light , put the gearshift lever into P (Park), turn the ignition off, then attempt to start the vehicle again. If thevehicle still does not start, it may require refueling, jump starting,resetting of the...

Prior to using the engine block heater, follow these recommendations forproper and safe operation: • For your safety, use an outdoor extension cord that is productcertified by Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL) or Canadian StandardsAssociation (CSA). Use only an extension cord that can be usedoutdoors, i...

Using ABS When hard braking is required, apply continuous force on the brakepedal. Do not pump the brake pedal since this will reduce theeffectiveness of the ABS and will increase your vehicle’s stoppingdistance. The ABS will be activated immediately, allowing you to retainsteering control during ha...

When the accelerator pedal is released or the brake pedal is applied, thebrake controller automatically detects the amount of decelerationrequested and optimizes how much of the deceleration will be producedby regenerative braking. The remaining portion is generated by standardfriction braking. When...

The engine traction control and brake traction control system may bedeactivated in certain situations. See the Switching off traction control section below. Electronic stability control (ESC) Electronic stability control (ESC) may enhance your vehicle’s directionalstability during adverse maneuvers,...

Trailer sway control (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with trailer sway control (TSC). Whenproperly equipped, trailer sway control will use the sensors of thevehicle’s AdvanceTrac 威 with RSC 威 system to detect and attempt to mitigate trailer sway by applying brake force at individual wheel...

WARNING: Loaded vehicles, with a higher center of gravity, may handle differently than unloaded vehicles. Do not overload your vehicle and use extra precautions, such as driving at slowerspeeds, avoiding abrupt steering changes and allowing for increasedstopping distance, when driving a heavily load...

WARNING: Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brake lamps are working. WARNING: When doing this procedure, you will be taking the vehicle out of park which means the vehicle can roll freely. To avoid unwanted vehicle movement, always fully set the parking brakeprior to doing this proc...

R (Reverse) With the gearshift lever in R (Reverse), the vehicle will move backward.Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R(Reverse). N (Neutral) With the gearshift lever in N (Neutral), the vehicle is free to roll; holdthe brake pedal down while in this position. Because of...

REARVIEW CAMERA SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The rearview camera system locatedon the liftgate provides a videoimage, which appears in therearview mirror or on the navigationscreen (if equipped), of the areabehind the vehicle. It addsassistance to the driver whilereversing or reverse parking thevehicle. To ...

Note: The default setting for the camera delay is off. Press the “Settings” button found on the navigation screen (if equipped) to set thecamera delay feature to on or off. When towing, the camera will only see what is being towed behind thevehicle; this might not provide adequate coverage as it usu...

Servicing • If the image comes on while the vehicle is not in R (Reverse), havethe camera inspected by your authorized dealer. • If the image is not clear, then check if there is anything covering thelens such as dirt, mud, ice, snow, etc. If the image is still not clearafter cleaning, have your cam...

For best performance, the driver should drive the vehicle as parallel aspossible while passing a parking space. If driven too fast (above 18 mph[30 km/h]) for the system to measure parking spaces, the message centerwill display ACTIVE PARK REDUCE SPEED. When the system has found a space, the message...

When you determine the vehicle is back far enough or you hear a solidtone from reverse sensing system, bring the vehicle to a complete stopand move the gearshift to D (Drive). The message center will nowdisplay PULL FORWARD USE CAUTION followed by a chime. When you determine the vehicle is far enoug...

Why doesn’t APA position the vehicle where I want in the space? • The driver allows the vehicle to roll in the opposite direction of thetransmission, such as rolling forward when R (Reverse) gear isselected. • You may be driving in R (Reverse). APA can only look for a parkingspace while moving forwa...

BLIND SPOT MIRRORS Blind spot mirrors have an integrated convex spotter mirror built intothe upper outboard corner of the outside mirrors. They are designed toassist the driver by increasing visibility along the side of the vehicle. Formore information on your side view mirrors, refer to Exterior mi...

FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: For important information regarding safe operation of this type of vehicle, see Preparing to drive your vehicle in this chapter. Your vehicle is equipped with an intelligent 4WD System thatcontinuously monitors vehicle conditions and automatically...

If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement • If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement, slow down, butavoid severe brake application, and ease the vehicle back onto thepavement only after reducing your speed. Do not turn the steeringwheel too sharply while returning to the road surfac...

WARNING: If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly. See your authorized dealer. 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 •...

Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work against youand cause the vehicle to become stuck to the point that assistance maybe required from another vehicle. Remember, you may be able to backout the way you came if you proceed with caution. Mud and water If you must drive through highwa...

Driving on hilly or sloping terrain Although natural obstacles may make it necessary to travel diagonally upor down a hill or steep incline, you should always try to drive straight upor straight down. Avoid driving crosswise or turning on steep slopes or hills . A danger lies in losing traction, sli...

DRIVING THROUGH WATER If driving through deep or standingwater is unavoidable, proceed veryslowly. Never drive through waterthat is higher than the bottom ofthe wheel rims (for cars) or thebottom of the hubs (for trucks). When driving through water, traction or brake capability may be limited.Also, ...

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,...

Vehicles sold in the U.S. : Using roadside assistance Complete the roadside assistance identification card and place it in yourwallet for quick reference. This card is found in the Owner’s Guideportfolio in the glove compartment. U.S. Ford vehicle customers who require Roadside Assistance, call1-800...

To reset the switch(es): 1. Turn the ignition to the off position. 2. Check the fuel system for leaks. 3. If no leaks are apparent, reset the switch by pressing in on the resetbutton. Both switches should be checked and reset. 4. Turn the ignition to the on position. 5. Wait a few seconds and return...

COLOR Fuse rating Mini fuses Standard fuses Maxi fuses Cartridge maxi fuses Fuse link cartridge 10A Red Red — — — 15A Blue Blue — — — 20A Yellow Yellow Yellow Blue Blue 25A Natural Natural — Natural Natural 30A Green Green Green Pink Pink 40A — — Orange Green Green 50A — — Red Red Red 60A — — Blue Y...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected Circuits 41 15A Driver/passenger door lockswitches, Auto dimming mirror,Compass, Ambient lighting, Moonroof, Camera display in mirror 42 10A Not used (spare) 43 10A Rear wiper logic, Heated seatsrelay, Instrument cluster 44 10A Not used (spare) 45 5A Fro...

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...

• Winter weather driving capability • Wet weather driving capability • All-wheel driving capability (if applicable) • Load leveling adjustment (if applicable) When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel additionalcaution should be given to: • Towing a trailer • Driving vehicles equip...

If equipped with a tether, perform the following additional steps: 4. Lift the spare tire on end toaccess tether attachment (1). 5. Use the lug wrench to remove thelug nut from the spare tire tether. 6. If not replacing the spare or flattire to the underbody storage area,raise winch up into the inst...

Tire change procedure WARNING: When one of the front wheels is off the ground, the transmission alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack, even if the vehicle is in P (Park). WARNING: To help prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire, be sure the parking br...

2. Loosen each wheel lug nutone-half turn counterclockwise butdo not remove them until the wheelis raised off the ground. Before placing the jack under the vehicle, NOTE the jack locations: • Front View shown from rear of front tire.Position the jack directly below theprotruding bolt. Roadside Emerg...

• Rear View shown from forward of reartire. Position the jack directly belowthe stud on the rear trailing arm. 3. Position the jack according to theguides and turn the jack handleclockwise until the tire is amaximum of 1 inch (25 mm) off theground. Be sure to place the jack awayfrom the rear edge of...

3. Lay the tire on the ground with the valve stem facing down. If yourvehicle is equipped with aluminum wheels, remove the wheel ornament. 4. Slide the wheel partially under the vehicle and install the retainerthrough the center of the wheel. 5. Turn the jack handle clockwise until the tire is raise...

WARNING: When a wheel is installed, always remove any corrosion, dirt or foreign materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the wheel hub, brake drum orbrake disc that contacts the wheel. Ensure that any fasteners thatattach the rotor to the hub are secured so they do ...

JUMP STARTING (LOW VOLTAGE [UNDERHOOD] BATTERY ONLY) WARNING: The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result in injury or vehicle damage. WARNING: Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin, eyes and clothing, if contacted...

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(+)...

Jump starting 1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine atmoderately increased speed. 2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle. 3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for anadditional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables. Removing the j...

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...

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. If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicledamage may occur. 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 Customer Relationship CentreFord Motor Company of Canada, LimitedP.O. Box 2000Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4 Telephone 1-800-565-3673 (FORD) Online www.ford.ca Additional assistance If you have questions or concerns, or are unsatisfied with the service youare receiving, follow ...

UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM(CANADA ONLY) For vehicles delivered to authorized Canadian dealers. In those caseswhere you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford of Canada and theauthorized dealer to resolve a factory-related vehicle service concernhave been unsatisfactory, Ford of C...

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 ...

WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES The windshield, rear and side windows and the wiper blades should becleaned regularly. If the wipers do not wipe properly, substances on thevehicle’s glass or the wiper blades may be the cause. These may includehot wax treatments used by commercial car washes, water repellen...

• If a ring forms on the fabric after spot cleaning, clean the entire areaimmediately (but do not oversaturate) or the ring will set. • Do not use household cleaning products or glass cleaners, which canstain and discolor the fabric and affect the flame retardant abilities ofthe seat materials. WARN...

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 To help you service your vehicle, we provide scheduled maintenance information which makes tracking routine service easy. If your vehicle requires professional service, your authorized dealer canprovide the necessary parts and service. Check your Warranty Guide to find out wh...

Working with the engine off 1. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P(Park). 2. Turn off the engine and remove the key. 3. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. Working with the engine on WARNING: To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/o...

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 1. Engine coolant reservoir 2. Motor/Electronics (M/E) coolant reservoir 3. Engine oil filler cap 4. Brake fluid reservoir 5. Power distribution box 6. Low voltage (underhood) battery 7. Engine air filter assembly 8. Engine oil dipstick 9. Windshield ...

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...

Changing rear window wiper blade The rear wiper arm is designed without a service position. This reducesthe risk of damage to the blade in an automatic car wash. To replace the wiper blade: 1. Grab the wiper arm with onehand close to the arm/blade jointand pull it as far away from theglass as possib...

4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat. 5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level dipstick. 6. Wipe the dipstick clean. Insert the dipstick fully, then remove it again. • If the oil level is within the lower and upper holes/lines, the oil level isacceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL. • ...

4. Install the dipstick and ensure it is fully seated. 5. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise1/4 of a turn until it is seated. To avoid possible oil loss, DO NOT operate the vehicle with theengine oil level dipstick and/or the engine oil filler cap removed. En...

WARNING: When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on the end walls could cause acid to flow through the vent caps, resulting in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle orbattery. Lift the battery with a battery carrier or with your hands onopposite corners. WARNING: Keep batteri...

If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed,the clock and the preset radio stations must be reset once the battery isreconnected. • Always dispose of automotivebatteries in a responsible manner.Follow your local authorizedstandards for disposal. Call yourlocal authorized...

Checking engine coolant The concentration and level ofengine coolant should be checked atthe intervals listed in scheduled maintenance information . The coolant concentration should bemaintained at 50/50 coolant anddistilled water. For best results,coolant concentration should betested with a refrac...

Checking motor/electronics (M/E) coolant The M/E coolant reservoir is locatedbehind the engine coolant reservoir.Refer to the following enginecoolant sections for all information,instructions and warnings related tocooling systems. The two systemsuse the same coolant and operatesimilarly, with the M...

If the engine coolant has not been checked at the recommended interval,the engine coolant reservoir may become low or empty. If the reservoir islow or empty, add engine coolant to the reservoir. Refer to Adding engine coolant in this chapter. Note: Automotive fluids are not interchangeable; do not u...

• Do not use alcohol, methanol, brine or any engine coolantsmixed with alcohol or methanol antifreeze (coolant). Alcohol and other liquids can cause engine damage from overheating orfreezing. • Do not add extra inhibitors or additives to the coolant. These can be harmful and compromise the corrosion...

Whenever coolant has been added, the coolant level in the coolantreservoir should be checked the next few times you drive the vehicle. Ifnecessary, add enough 50/50 concentration of engine coolant anddistilled water to bring the liquid level to the proper level. If you have to add more than 1.0 quar...

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 “Regular” unleaded gasoline with apump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87 isrecommended. Some stations offerfuels posted as “Regular” with anoctane rating below 87, particularlyin high altitude areas. Fuels with octane levels below 87 are notrecommended. Do not be concerned if your e...

Running out of fuel Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverseeffect on powertrain components. If you have run out of fuel: • You may need to cycle the ignition from off to on several times afterrefueling to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank tothe engine....

When filling the vehicle’s fuel tank from a portable fuel container, use thefunnel included with the vehicle. 1. Locate the white plastic funnel. Itis attached to the inside of the rearpassenger side cargo compartmentaccess door. 2. Slowly insert the funnel into theEasy Fuel 威 system. 3. Fill the ve...

Filling the tank When the fuel gauge indicates empty, there is still a small reserve of fuelin the fuel system. When refueling your vehicle after the fuel gaugeindicates empty, you might not be able to refuel the full amount of theadvertised capacity of the fuel tank due to the empty reserve stillpr...

Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits Since it is able to operate in electric mode and to collect braking energy,your hybrid vehicle may get better fuel economy in city driving than onthe highway. This is contrary to conventional vehicles. However, many ofthe same actions that improve...

Conditions • Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economyat any speed. • Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for every 300 lb [136 kg] of weight carried). • Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example; bugdef...

Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting theengine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. Theengine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started,do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete. Ifthe vehicle is s...

AIR FILTER Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the air filter element. When changing the air filter element, use only the air filter elementlisted. Refer to Motorcraft 威 part numbers in this chapter. WARNING: To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/...

VEHICLE STORAGE If you plan on storing your vehicle for an extended period of time(30 days or more), refer to the following maintenance recommendationsto ensure your vehicle stays in good operating condition. All motor vehicles and their components were engineered and tested forreliable, regular dri...

MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component 2.5L I4 engine Oil filter FL-910S Spark plugs 1 Engine air filter element FA-1772 Low voltage (underhood)battery BXT-96R-500 Windshield wiper blade WW-2001-PF (driver side)WW-2001-PF (passenger side)WW-1201-PF (rear) 1 For spark plug replacement, see your authorized...

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the followinginformation: 1. World manufacturer identifier 2. Brake system / Gross VehicleWeight Rating (GVWR) / RestraintDevices and their location 3. Make, vehicle line, series, bodytype 4. Engine type 5. Check digit 6. Model year 7. Assembly plant ...

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 ...

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...

GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION Why maintain your vehicle? This guide describes the scheduled maintenance required for yourvehicle. Carefully following this schedule helps protect against majorrepair expenses resulting from neglect or inadequate maintenance andmay also help to increase the value of ...

Genuine Ford parts and service When planning your maintenance services, consider your dealership forall your vehicle’s needs. There are a lot of reasons why visiting your dealership for all yourservice needs is a great way to help keep your vehicle running great. Convenience Many dealerships have ex...

NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG Your vehicle is equipped with a oil minder system that indicates whenthe engine oil should be changed under normal operating conditions.This means you won’t have to remember to change the oil on amileage-based schedule; the vehicle lets you know when an oil chang...

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 any of the following conditions, you need to perform additional maintenance as indicated. If you occasionally operate your vehicle under any of these conditions, it is not necessary to perform the additional maintenance. For speci...

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 (except Fusion Hybridand MKZ Hybrid)* Every 5,000 miles(8,000 km) Inspect the wheels and related components forabnormal noise, wear, lo...

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 There are several exceptions to the Normal Schedule. They are listed below: Normal vehicle axle maintenance: Rear axles and power take-off (PTO) units with synthetic fluid and light-duty trucks equipped withFord-design axles are lubricated for life; do not check or change fluidunless a le...

Edge/MKX AWD only – vehicles operating off-road in sand during highambient temperatures must replace the AWD PTU (All-wheel drivePower Transfer Unit) lube every 20,000 miles (32,000 km). Engine air filter & cabin air filter replacement: Engine air filter and cabin air filter life is dependent on...

A Accessory delay ..........................79 Active Park Assist .....................233 AdvanceTrac ..............................219 Airbag supplemental restraintsystem ........................143, 152, 155 and child safety seats ............145description ..............143, 152, 155disposal ......