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Author: Ford
Published: 2020-10-22
Updated: 2023-09-11
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Table of Contents
1
Introduction
4
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL
4
CONGRATULATIONS
4
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
5
Warning symbols in this guide
5
Warning symbols on your vehicle
5
Protecting the environment
5
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE
5
HYBRID OPERATION
6
Normal vehicle operation
6
Unique Hybrid operating characteristics
7
Driving to optimize fuel economy
8
Frequently asked questions
10
SPECIAL NOTICES
13
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
13
Special instructions
13
Service Data Recording
14
Event Data Recording
14
Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles
15
Using your vehicle with a snowplow
15
Using your vehicle as an ambulance
15
Cell phone use
15
Instrument Cluster
18
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
18
GAUGES
23
Entertainment Systems
25
AUDIO SYSTEMS
25
AM/FM/single CD/in-dash CD6/MP3 satellite compatible sound system
25
Auxiliary input jack
32
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION
33
Satellite radio information (if equipped)
35
NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
38
Climate Controls
39
DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL
39
Operating tips
41
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
42
Lights
43
HEADLAMP CONTROL
43
Autolamp control (if equipped)
43
Autolamp delay system (if equipped)
44
Foglamp control (if equipped)
44
High beams
45
Flash to pass
45
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
45
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
46
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
46
Vertical aim adjustment
46
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
47
INTERIOR LAMPS
47
Dome lamps and map lamps
47
Cargo and dome lamp
48
BULB REPLACEMENT
49
Headlamp Condensation
49
Using the right bulbs
49
Replacing the interior bulbs
50
Replacing exterior bulbs
50
Replacing headlamp bulbs
50
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs
51
Replacing front sidemarker bulbs
51
Replacing tail/stop/turn/sidemarker/backup lamp bulbs
51
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
52
Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs
52
Replacing foglamp bulbs (if equipped)
53
Driver Controls
54
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER
54
Windshield wiper features (if equipped with Autolamp feature)
54
Rear window wiper/washer controls
55
TILT STEERING WHEEL
55
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)
56
CENTER CONSOLE
56
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12V)
57
Power point (110 VAC) (if equipped)
58
POWER WINDOWS
60
One touch down
60
Window lock
61
Accessory delay
61
INTERIOR MIRROR
61
Automatic dimming rear view mirror (if equipped)
61
Electronic compass (if equipped)
62
Compass zone adjustment
62
Compass calibration adjustment
63
EXTERIOR MIRRORS
64
Power side view mirrors
64
Fold-away mirrors
64
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)
64
SPEED CONTROL
64
Setting speed control
65
Disengaging speed control
65
Resuming a set speed
66
Increasing speed while using speed control
66
Reducing speed while using speed control
66
Turning off speed control
67
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)
67
Radio control features
67
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
68
MESSAGE CENTER
69
Selectable features
69
Reset
69
Info menu
70
Odometer/Trip odometer
70
Distance to empty (DTE)
70
Average fuel economy (AFE) (if equipped)
70
Instantaneous fuel economy (if equipped)
71
Electric Energy
71
Setup menu
71
Reset to English (if in another language)
72
System check
72
Oil life
72
Units (English/Metric)
73
Autolamp delay
73
Autolock
74
Autounlock
74
Language
74
System warnings/information
74
LIFTGATE
77
CARGO AREA FEATURES
78
Cargo shade (if equipped)
78
LUGGAGE RACK
79
79
To adjust the cross-bar (if equipped) position:
79
To remove the cross-bar assembly (if equipped) from the roof rack side rails:
80
To reinstall the cross-bar assembly (if equipped) to the roof rack side rails:
81
Locks and Security
82
KEYS
82
RECOMMENDED HANDLING OF THE INTEGRATED KEYHEAD TRANSMITTER (IKT)
83
POWER DOOR LOCKS
84
Door key unlocking/locking
84
Unlocking the doors
84
Locking the doors
84
Autolock
84
Deactivating/activating autolock
84
Power door unlock/lock procedure
85
Keyless entry key pad procedure
85
Message center procedure
86
Autounlock
86
Deactivating/activating autounlock
86
Power door lock switch autounlock enable/disable procedure
86
Keyless entry key pad autounlock enable/disable procedure
87
Message center procedure
87
Smart unlocking feature
87
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS
88
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
88
Two step door unlocking
89
One step door unlocking
89
Switching from two step to one step door unlocking
90
Locking the doors
90
Opening the liftgate (if equipped)
90
Car finder
90
Sounding a panic alarm
90
Replacing the battery
90
Replacing lost Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs)
91
How to reprogram your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs)
91
Illuminated entry
92
Illuminated exit
92
Perimeter lamps illuminated entry
92
Deactivating/activating perimeter lamps illuminated entry
92
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
93
Anti-theft indicator
94
Automatic arming
94
Automatic disarming
94
Replacement Integrated Keyless Transmitters (IKT) and coded keys
95
Programming spare keys
95
Seating and Safety Restraints
97
FRONT SEATS
97
Adjustable head restraints
97
Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)
98
Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)
98
Heated seats (if equipped)
100
REAR SEATS
100
Head restraints
100
Folding down rear seats
101
Returning the rear seats to upright position
103
To remove the rear cushion
105
To install the rear cushion
105
SAFETY RESTRAINTS
105
Personal Safety System
105
How does the Personal Safety System work?
106
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints
106
Front crash severity sensor
106
Driverâs seat position sensor
106
Front passenger sensing system
107
Front safety belt usage sensors
107
Front safety belt pretensioners
108
Front safety belt energy management retractors
108
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational
108
Safety restraints precautions
109
Combination lap and shoulder belts
110
Energy Management Feature
110
Vehicle sensitive mode
110
Automatic locking mode
111
When to use the automatic locking mode
111
How to use the automatic locking mode
111
How to disengage the automatic locking mode
112
Safety belt height adjustment
112
Safety belt pretensioner
112
Safety belt extension assembly
113
Safety belt maintenance
113
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime
114
Conditions of operation
114
Belt-Minder
114
One time disable
117
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature
117
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
119
Important SRS precautions
119
Children and airbags
121
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?
121
Front passenger sensing system
123
Determining if the system is operational
128
Seat-mounted side airbag system
128
How does the side airbag system work?
129
Determining if the system is operational
130
Safety Canopy system
131
How does the Safety Canopy system work?
132
Determining if the system is operational
134
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)
134
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN
134
Important child restraint precautions
134
Children and safety belts
135
Child booster seats
135
When children should use booster seats
136
Types of booster seats
136
The importance of shoulder belts
137
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN
138
Child and infant or child safety seats
138
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts
139
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps
142
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments for child seat anchors
144
Tires, Wheels and Loading
146
NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS
146
VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS
146
4 WD and AWD Systems
146
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles
147
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
148
Treadwear
148
Traction AA A B C
149
Temperature A B C
149
TIRES
149
Glossary of tire terminology
149
INFLATING YOUR TIRES
150
TIRE CARE
152
Inspecting your tires
152
Tire wear
153
Damage
153
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)
154
Tire Replacement Requirements
154
Safety practices
155
Highway hazards
156
Tire and wheel alignment
156
Tire rotation
157
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL
158
Information on âPâ type tires
159
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for âLTâ type tires
162
Information on âTâ type tires
163
Location of the tire label
163
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
164
Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
166
When your temporary spare tire is installed
166
When you believe your system is not operating properly
166
When inflating your tires
168
How temperature affects your tire pressure
168
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS
169
VEHICLE LOADING â WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER
169
Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks and utility-type vehicles
175
TRAILER TOWING
175
Preparing to tow
177
Hitches
177
Safety chains
178
Trailer brakes
178
Trailer lamps
178
Driving while you tow
178
Servicing after towing
179
Trailer towing tips
179
Launching or retrieving a boat
179
RECREATIONAL TOWING
180
Driving
181
STARTING
181
Positions of the ignition
181
Preparing to start your vehicle
181
Important safety precautions
182
Starting the vehicle
183
Guarding against exhaust fumes
184
Important ventilating information
184
ENGINE BLOCK/HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)
184
BRAKES
184
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
185
Using ABS
185
ABS warning lamp
186
Regenerative Braking System (RBS)
186
Parking brake
187
STEERING
188
PREPARING TO DRIVE
188
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION
189
Brake-shift interlock
189
Understanding the gearshift positions of the electronically-controlled Continuously Variable Transaxle (eCVT)
191
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow
192
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
193
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
195
Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles
195
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles
195
Basic operating principles
195
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement
196
If your vehicle gets stuck
196
Emergency maneuvers
197
Sand
197
Mud and water
198
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain
199
Driving on snow and ice
200
Maintenance and Modifications
200
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
201
Roadside Emergencies
202
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
202
Getting roadside assistance
202
Using roadside assistance
203
Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty
203
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL
204
FUEL PUMP/HIGH VOLTAGE SHUT-OFF SWITCHES
204
FUSES AND RELAYS
206
Fuses
206
Standard fuse amperage rating and color
207
Passenger compartment fuse panel
207
Power distribution box
210
CHANGING A FLAT TIRE
212
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information
213
Stopping and securing the vehicle
215
Removing the jack and tools
215
Removing the spare tire or spare tire and tether (if equipped)
216
Tire change procedure
217
Stowing the jack and tools
221
Stowing the flat/spare tire
222
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
223
JUMP STARTING (LOW VOLTAGE [UNDERHOOD] BATTERY ONLY)
224
Preparing your vehicle
224
Connecting the jumper cables
225
Jump starting
227
Removing the jumper cables
227
JUMP STARTING THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY
228
WRECKER TOWING
231
Customer Assistance
233
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED
233
At home
233
Away from home
233
Additional Assistance
235
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)
235
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)
236
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)
237
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN
237
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA
238
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNERâS LITERATURE
239
Obtaining a French ownerâs guide
239
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)
240
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)
240
Cleaning
241
WASHING THE EXTERIOR
241
WAXING
242
PAINT CHIPS
242
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS
242
ENGINE
243
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS
244
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES
244
INSTRUMENT PANEL/INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS
245
INTERIOR
245
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
246
UNDERBODY
246
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS
247
Maintenance and Specifications
248
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
248
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE
248
High Voltage Information
248
Working with the engine off
249
Working with the engine on
249
OPENING THE HOOD
250
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
251
2.3L I4 engine
251
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
252
Checking and adding washer fluid for the liftgate
252
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES
253
Changing rear window wiper blade
254
ENGINE OIL
254
Checking the engine oil
254
Adding engine oil
255
Engine oil and filter recommendations
256
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil
256
LOW VOLTAGE (UNDERHOOD) BATTERY
257
Low and high voltage battery â storage
259
ENGINE COOLANT AND MOTOR/ELECTRONICS COOLANT
260
Checking engine coolant
260
Checking motor/electronics (M/E) coolant
261
Factory fill and coolant specifications
261
Common instructions for cooling systems
261
Adding engine coolant
262
Recycled engine coolant
264
Coolant refill capacity
264
Severe climates
264
FUEL FILTER
265
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS
265
Important safety precautions
265
Refueling
267
Fuel Filler Cap
267
Choosing the right fuel
268
Octane recommendations
269
Fuel quality
269
Cleaner air
270
Running out of fuel
270
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY
270
Measuring techniques
270
Filling the tank
270
Calculating fuel economy
271
Driving style â good driving and fuel economy habits
271
Habits
271
Maintenance
272
Conditions
272
EPA window sticker
273
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
273
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)
274
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing
275
BRAKE FLUID
276
Brake pad replacement information
276
TRANSMISSION FLUID
277
Checking electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (eCVT)
277
Adjusting eCVT fluid levels
279
AIR FILTER
279
Changing the air filter element
280
HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY COOLING FILTER (REAR A/C) MAINTENANCE
280
Changing the high voltage battery air filter element
281
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
282
MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
283
ENGINE DATA
285
Engine drivebelt routing
285
HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY DATA
285
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
286
Safety Compliance Certification Label
286
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
286
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS
287
Accessories
288
GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE
288
Exterior style
288
Interior style
288
Lifestyle
288
Peace of mind
288
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
290
GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
290
Why maintain your vehicle?
290
Protecting your investment
290
Oil, fluids and flushing
291
Engine Emissions label
291
Genuine Ford Parts and Service
291
Convenience
292
Factory-trained Technicians
292
Factory Authorized Systems Checks
292
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft Replacement Parts
293
Value Shopping for Your Vehicleâs Maintenance Needs
293
WHICH MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SHOULD YOU FOLLOW?
293
Owner Checks and Services
293
Multi-point Inspection
294
NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG
295
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE ON THE WEB
295
U.S. AND CANADIAN SCHEDULE
295
SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
301
MOTORCRAFT PREMIUM GOLD ENGINE COOLANT CHANGE RECORD
304
Index
306
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