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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
1
Introduction
4
Safety and Environment Protection
4
Breaking-In Your Vehicle
5
Perchlorate Material
5
Protecting the Environment
5
Data Recording
6
Event Data Recording
6
Service Data Recording
6
Special Instructions
6
Cell Phone Use
8
Export Unique (Non–United States/Canada) Vehicle Specific Information
9
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
10
Instrument Cluster
12
Warning Lights and Chimes
12
Service Engine Soon
12
Low Fuel
13
Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power/Electronic Throttle Control
13
Brake System Warning Light
13
Anti-Lock Brake System
14
Airbag Readiness
14
Safety Belt
14
Charging System
14
Engine Coolant Temperature
15
Low Tire Pressure Warning
15
Hill Start Assistance
15
Overdrive Cancel and Grade Assist
15
Advancetrac/Traction Control
16
Advancetrac/Traction Control off Light
16
Speed Control
16
Anti-Theft System
16
Gauges
17
Trip Computer
18
Multifunction Display
18
Message Center
18
Information Messages
20
Multifunction Display
20
Oil Life Monitoring System Reset
23
Entertainment Systems
24
AM/FM Stereo with CD
24
One Hour Mode
24
Setting the Clock
24
Display Icons
25
AM/FM Stereo Single CD/MP3 SYNC Compatible (if Equipped)
29
Autostore Feature
32
Auxiliary Input Jack (Line In)
33
To Play Your Portable Music Player Using the Auxiliary Input Jack
34
Required Equipment
34
USB Port (if Equipped)
35
General Audio Information
36
Radio Frequencies
36
Radio Reception Factors
36
CD/CD Player Care
36
MP3 Track and Folder Structure
37
Sample MP3 Structure
38
Satellite Radio Information (if Equipped)
39
Satellite Radio Channels
39
Satellite Radio Reception Factors
39
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Service
39
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (ESN)
40
Sync (if Equipped)
42
Added Benefits
43
Support
43
The Troubleshooting Section Later in this Chapter Contains Common
43
Driving Restrictions
43
Safety Information
44
Privacy Information
44
Using Your Voice Recognition System
45
Initiating a Voice Session
45
System Interaction and Feedback
46
Adjusting the Interaction Level
46
Helpful Hints
47
Using Sync’s Phone Features
47
Phone Dependent Features
47
Pairing a Phone for the First Time
48
Pairing Subsequent Phones
49
Phone Voice Commands
50
Making a Call
51
Answering an Incoming Call
52
Phone Options During an Active Call
52
Scrolling through the Menus
53
Privacy
53
Call Hold
53
Enter Tones
53
Join Calls
54
Phonebook
54
Call History
54
Return
54
Maneuvering the Phone Menu
55
Accessing Features through the Phone Menu
56
Phone Redial
56
Text Messaging
58
Receiving a Text Message
58
Sending, Downloading and Deleting Your Text Messages
58
Download Unread Msgs
59
Accessing Your Phone Settings
60
System Settings
61
Bluetooth Device Menu Options
63
Advanced Menu Options
64
Accessing and Using Your SYNC Applications and Services
66
To Connect to SYNC Traffic, Directions & Information Services Using the Phone Menu
67
Receiving Turn by Turn Directions
67
911 Assist
69
Vehicle Health Report
72
SYNC Applink
74
To Access from the Media Menu
74
To Access from the Phone Menu
75
Media Features with SYNC
75
Compatibility
75
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to SYNC Via the USB Port
76
What’s Playing?
76
Media Voice Commands
77
Maneuvering the Media Menu
79
Accessing the Features of Your Media Menu
80
Accessing Your Play Menu
81
Add Bluetooth Device
85
Connect Bluetooth Device
85
Set Bluetooth On/Off
85
Troubleshooting
87
SYNC Customer Support
93
SYNC End User License Agreement (EULA)
93
Description of Other Rights and Limitations
94
General Operation
99
Voice Command Control
99
Prolonged Views of Screen
99
Volume Setting
99
Climate Controls
101
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System
101
Rear Window Defroster
103
For Maximum Cooling Performance in MAX A/C Mode
103
To Aid in Side Window Defogging/Demisting in Cold Weather
103
Cabin Air Filter
104
Headlamp Control
105
Headlamp Exit Delay
105
High Beams
105
Lights
105
Aiming the Headlamps
106
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) (if Equipped)
106
Panel Dimmer Control
106
Vertical Aim Adjustment
106
Dome Lamps and Map Lamps with Moon Roof
108
Interior Lamps
108
Turn Signal Control
108
Ambient Lighting (if Equipped)
109
Battery Saver Feature (Interior Lamps)
109
Dome Lamps and Map Lamps, Rear Lamps
109
Bulb Replacement
110
Lamp Assembly Condensation
110
Using the Right Bulbs
110
Replacing Bulbs
111
Replacing Exterior Bulbs
111
Replacing Interior Bulbs
111
Removing the Front Lamp Assembly
112
Replacing the High Beam Headlamps
113
Replacing the Low Beam Headlamps
113
Replacing the Park/Turn Signals
114
Replacing the Rear Lamps (5-Door)
115
Replacing the Side Marker Lamps
115
Replacing the Signal Indicator Mirror Bulbs (if Equipped)
115
Replacing the Rear Stop Lamp (5-Door)
116
Replacing the Reverse Signal Rear Lamp (5-Door)
116
Replacing the Turn Signal Rear Lamp (5-Door)
117
Replacing Bodyside Rear Lamp Bulb (4-Door)
118
Replacing the Decklid Mounted Reverse Lamp Bulb (4-Door)
118
Replacing the High-Mounted Brake Lamp
119
Replacing the License Plate Lamps
119
Driver Controls
120
Windshield Wiper/Washer Control
120
Rear Window Wiper/Washer (if Equipped)
120
Tilt/Telescope Steering Wheel
121
Center Console
121
Auxiliary Power Point (12V DC)
121
Steering Wheel Adjustment
121
Power Windows (if Equipped)
122
One-Touch up or down (Driver’s Window Only)
123
Bounce-Back (Driver’s Window Only)
123
Overriding the Bounce-Back Feature
123
Resetting the Bounce-Back Feature
123
Interior Mirror
124
Window Lock
124
Automatic Dimming Interior Rear View Mirror (if Equipped)
124
Exterior Mirrors
125
Power Side View Mirrors
125
Blind Spot Mirrors
125
Heated Outside Mirrors
125
Signal Indicator Mirrors (if Equipped)
126
Speed Control (if Equipped)
126
Using Speed Controls
126
Setting Speed Control
126
Disengaging Speed Control
127
Resuming a Set Speed
127
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control
127
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control
127
Steering Wheel Controls (if Equipped)
128
SYNC System Hands Free Control Feature
128
Moon Roof (if Equipped)
128
Positive Retention Floor Mat
129
To Open the Moon Roof
129
To Close the Moon Roof
129
To Vent the Moon Roof
129
Locks and Security
131
Keys
131
Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (Ikts) (if Equipped)
131
Intelligent Access Key (IA Key) (if Equipped)
132
Power Door Locks
133
Rear Door Unlocking and Opening
133
Smart Locks
133
Smart Locks for Intelligent Access Keys (IA Key) (if Equipped)
133
Central Locking/Unlocking
134
Delayed Locking
134
Autolock (if Equipped)
134
Autounlock (if Equipped)
135
Deactivating and Activating Autolock or Autounlock
135
Childproof Door Locks
136
Interior Luggage Compartment Release (4–Door Only)
136
Remote Entry System (if Equipped)
138
Intelligent Access (if Equipped)
138
Activating Intelligent Access at the Trunk
139
Push Button Start
139
Activating Intelligent Access at the Front Doors
139
Unlocking the Doors/Two-Stage Unlock
140
Two-Stage Unlock Disable
140
Opening the Luggage Compartment
140
Replacing the Battery
140
Intelligent Access Key (IA Key)
141
Replacing Lost Remote Entry Transmitters–Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (Ikts)
142
Reprogramming Remote Entry Transmitters
143
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System
144
Programming Spare Intelligent Access Keys (IA Keys)
144
Illuminated Entry
144
Illuminated Exit
144
Automatic Arming
145
Anti-Theft Indicator
145
Automatic Disarming
145
Replacement Keys
146
Perimeter Alarm System (if Equipped)
146
Arming the System
146
Disarming the System
146
Front Seats
147
Head Restraints
147
Seating and Safety Restraints
147
Seating
147
Front Seat Head Restraints
148
Rear Seat Outboard Head Restraints
148
Rear Seat Center Head Restraints
148
Adjusting the Head Restraint
149
Raising the Head Restraint
149
Lowering the Head Restraint
149
Removing the Head Restraint
149
Using the Armrest (if Equipped)
151
Rear Seats
152
Heated Seats (if Equipped)
152
Second Row Head Restraints
152
Center Seat Position
153
Folding down the Rear Seat
154
To Adjust the Head Restraint
154
To Remove the Adjustable Head Restraint
154
To Reinstall the Adjustable Head Restraint
154
Personal Safety System
156
How Does the Personal Safety System Work?
156
Driver and Passenger Dual-Stage Airbag Supplemental Restraints
157
Front Crash Severity Sensor
157
Driver’s Seat Position Sensor
157
Front Passenger Sensing System
157
Front Safety Belt Usage Sensors
158
Front Outboard Safety Belt Pretensioners
158
Front Outboard Safety Belt Energy Management Retractors
158
Safety Belt System
159
Determining if the Personal Safety System Is Operational
159
Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
161
Restraint of Pregnant Women
161
Safety Belt Locking Modes
162
Vehicle Sensitive Mode
162
Automatic Locking Mode
162
When to Use the Automatic Locking Mode
162
How to Use the Automatic Locking Mode
163
How to Disengage the Automatic Locking Mode
163
Safety Belt Extension Assembly
164
Safety Belt Height Adjustment
164
Safety Belt Warning Light and Indicator Chime
165
Belt-Minder
165
Deactivating/Activating the Belt-Minder Feature (if Equipped)
168
Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)
170
Important SRS Precautions
170
Children and Airbags
172
How Does the Safety Belt Pretensioner and Airbag Supplemental Restraint System Work?
172
Knee Airbag System (Driver’s Side Only)
174
If the Airbag Readiness Lamp Is Lit
178
Determining if the System Is Operational
179
Seat-Mounted Side Airbag System
179
How Does the Side Airbag System Work?
180
Side-Curtain Airbag System
182
How Does the Side Air Curtain System Work?
183
SOS Post-Crash Alert System
185
Disposal of Airbags and Airbag Equipped Vehicles
185
Safety Restraints for Children
186
Important Child Restraint Precautions
186
Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children
187
Recommendations for Attaching Child Safety Restraints for Children
188
Transporting Children
189
Safety Seats for Children
190
Infant And/Or Toddler Seats
190
Installing Child Safety Seats with Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
191
Attaching Child Safety Seats with Lower Anchor and Tethers for Children (LATCH) Attachments
194
Use of Inboard Lower Anchors from the Outboard Seating Positions
196
Combining Safety Belt and LATCH Lower Anchors for Attaching Child Safety Seats
196
Attaching Child Safety Seats with Tether Straps
197
Child Booster Seats
200
When Children Should Use Booster Seats
200
Types of Booster Seats
201
The Importance of Shoulder Belts
203
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance
204
Tires, Wheels and Loading
205
Tire Information
205
U.S. Department of Transportation-Tire Quality Grades
205
Treadwear
205
Tires
206
Temperature a B C
206
Glossary of Tire Terminology
206
Inflating Your Tires
207
Tire Inflation
207
Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure Is the Tire Manufacturer’s
208
Tire Care
209
Inspecting Your Tires and Wheel Valve Stems
209
Tire Wear
210
Damage
210
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)
211
Tire Replacement Requirements
211
Safety Practices
213
Highway Hazards
213
Tire and Wheel Alignment
214
Tire Rotation
214
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall
215
Information on “P” Type Tires
215
Additional Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall for “LT” Type Tires
218
Information on “T” Type Tires
219
Location of the Tire Label
219
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
220
Changing Tires with a TPMS
221
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
221
When Your Temporary Spare Tire Is Installed
221
When You Believe Your System Is Not Operating Properly
222
When Inflating Your Tires
223
How Temperature Affects Your Tire Pressure
223
Snow Tires and Chains
224
Vehicle Loading
224
Base Curb Weight
224
Vehicle Curb Weight
225
Payload
225
Cargo Weight
226
GAW (Gross Axle Weight)
227
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
227
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
227
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
227
Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit
229
Trailer Towing
230
Recreational Towing
230
Vehicles with a Manual Transmission
231
Vehicles with an Automatic Transmission but no Push Button Start System
231
Vehicles with an Automatic Transmission and Push Button Start System
232
Driving
233
Starting
233
Positions of the Ignition
233
Preparing to Start Your Vehicle
233
Important Safety Precautions
234
Starting the Engine
236
Push Button Start System (if Equipped)
236
Ignition Modes
236
Backup Method of Starting
237
Guarding against Exhaust Fumes
238
Fast Restart Feature
238
Switching the Vehicle off When Not in P (Park)
238
Absence of the Intelligent Access Key
238
Engine Block Heater (if Equipped)
239
Brakes
240
How to Use the Engine Block Heater
240
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
241
Using ABS
241
ABS Warning Lamp
241
Brake over Accelerator
242
Parking Brake
242
Advancetrac Stability Enhancement System
243
Traction Control System (TCS)
244
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
245
Switching off Advancetrac /Traction Control
245
Steering
246
Advancetrac Features
246
Brake-Shift Interlock
247
Speed Sensitive Steering
247
Automatic Transmission (if Equipped)
249
Understanding the Gearshift Positions of the 6–Speed Automatic Transmission (if Equipped)
249
Transmission Operation
249
D (Drive) with Overdrive Cancel/Grade Assist
250
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow
251
Manual Transmission Operation (if Equipped)
252
Using the Clutch
252
Recommended Shift Speeds
252
Reverse
253
Parking Your Vehicle
253
Hill Start Assist (Hsa) System (if Equipped)
254
Using HSA
254
Activating HSA
254
Deactivating Hill Start Assist
255
Driving with Blind Spot Mirrors
256
Driving through Water
257
Roadside Emergencies
258
Getting Roadside Assistance
258
Hazard Flasher Control
259
Fuel Pump Shut-Off
260
Fuses and Relays
260
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating and Color
261
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
261
Fuses Codes
262
Power Distribution Box
264
High-Current Fuses
265
Changing the Tires
268
Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information
268
Stopping and Securing the Vehicle
270
Tire Change Procedure
270
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
273
Running out of Fuel
273
Jump Starting
274
Preparing Your Vehicle
274
Connecting the Jumper Cables
275
Removing the Jumper Cables
276
Wrecker Towing
277
Emergency Towing
278
Customer Assistance
279
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
286
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)
286
Cleaning
287
Exterior Chrome
287
Washing the Exterior
287
Waxing
287
Aluminum Wheels and Wheel Covers
288
Paint Chips
288
Engine
289
Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts
290
Windows and Wiper Blades
290
Instrument Panel/Interior Trim and Cluster Lens
291
Interior
292
Leather Seats (if Equipped)
292
Ford and Lincoln Car Care Products
293
Underbody
293
Maintenance and Specifications
294
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle
294
Service Recommendations
294
Working with the Engine Off/On
294
Opening the Hood
295
Identifying Components in the Engine Compartment
296
Changing the Wiper Blades
297
Windshield Washer Fluid
297
Checking the Engine Oil
298
Adding Engine Oil
299
Engine Oil and Filter Recommendations
299
Battery
300
Checking Engine Coolant
302
Adding Engine Coolant
303
Recycled Engine Coolant
305
Coolant Refill Capacity
306
Severe Climates
306
Fuel Filter
307
Fuel Information
307
Reduced Engine Power Due to High Temperature
307
What You Should Know about Automotive Fuels
307
Easy Fuel “No Cap” Fuel System
309
Refueling
309
Choosing the Right Fuel
310
Octane Recommendations
310
Cleaner Air
311
Fuel Quality
311
Refilling with a Portable Fuel Container
312
Essentials of Good Fuel Economy
313
Filling the Tank
313
Measuring Techniques
313
Calculating Fuel Economy
314
Driving Style — Good Driving and Fuel Economy Habits
314
Habits
314
Conditions
315
Maintenance
315
Emission Control System
316
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)
317
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing
318
Brake/Clutch Fluid
319
Checking 6-Speed Automatic Transmission Fluid
319
Transmission Fluid
319
Air Filter
320
Checking 5-Speed Manual Transmission Fluid (if Equipped)
320
Changing the Air Filter Element
321
Vehicle Storage
321
Motorcraft Part Numbers
324
Maintenance Product Specifications and Capacities
325
Engine Data
327
Engine Drivebelt Routing
328
Identifying Your Vehicle
328
Safety Compliance Certification Label
328
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
329
Transmission Code Designations
330
Accessories
331
Ford Extended Service Plan
333
Rental Car Reimbursement
333
Transferable Coverage
333
Ford ESP Can Quickly Pay for Itself
334
Interest Free Finance Options Available
334
General Maintenance Information
337
Protecting Your Investment
337
Scheduled Maintenance
337
Oils, Fluids and Flushing
338
Convenience
339
Factory-Trained Technicians
339
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft Replacement Parts
339
Genuine Ford Parts and Service
339
Check Every Month
340
Check Every Six Months
340
Engine Oil/Coolant Change Intervals
340
Owner Checks and Services
340
Multi-Point Inspection
341
Multi-Point Inspection – Recommended each Visit
341
Normal Scheduled Maintenance and Log
343
Maintenance Schedule Log
345
Special Operating Conditions
348
Special Operating Condition Log
350
Exceptions
352
Engine Coolant Change Log
353
Engine Coolant Change Record
353
Index
354
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