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    							WARNINGS
    Do not try to pry open or push open
    the capless fuel system with foreign
    objects. This could damage the fuel
    system and its seal and cause injury to you
    or others. Do not remove the fuel pump nozzle
    from its fully inserted position when
    refueling.
    When refueling always shut the
    engine off and never allow sparks or
    open flames near the fuel tank filler
    valve. Never smoke or use a cell phone
    while refueling. Fuel vapor is extremely
    hazardous under certain conditions. Avoid
    inhaling excess fumes. Wait at least 10 seconds before
    removing the fuel pump nozzle to
    allow any residual fuel to drain into
    the fuel tank. Stop refueling when the fuel pump
    nozzle automatically shuts off for the
    first time. Failure to follow this will
    fill the expansion space in the fuel tank and
    could lead to fuel overflowing. Note:
    Your vehicle does not have a fuel filler
    cap. Type 1: Left hand side - press the
    fuel tank filler door to open it.
    A
    Type 1: Right hand side - press
    the fuel tank filler door to open
    it.
    B
    Type 2: Left hand side - pull the
    fuel tank filler door to open it.
    C
    Type 2: Right hand side - pull the
    fuel tank filler door to open it.
    D
    1. Fully open the fuel tank filler door until
    it engages.
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    When you insert the correct size fuel
    pump nozzle a spring loaded inhibitor will
    open.
    2. Insert the fuel pump nozzle up to the first notch on the nozzle A.  Keep it
    resting on the cover of the fuel tank
    filler pipe opening. 3.
    Hold the fuel pump nozzle in the lower
    position B when refueling. Holding the
    fuel pump nozzle in the higher position
    A may affect the flow of fuel and shut
    off the fuel pump nozzle before the fuel
    tank is full. 4. Operate the fuel pump nozzle within
    the area shown. 5.
    Slightly raise the fuel pump nozzle and
    then slowly remove it.
    6. Fully close the fuel tank filler door.
    Note:  Do not attempt to start the engine
    if you have filled the fuel tank with incorrect
    fuel.  Incorrect fuel use can cause damage
    not covered by the vehicle Warranty.  Have
    your vehicle checked immediately.
    FUEL CONSUMPTION
    Note: The amount of usable fuel in the
    empty reserve varies and should not be
    relied upon to increase driving range. When
    refueling your vehicle after the fuel gauge
    indicates empty, you might not be able to
    refuel the full amount of the advertised
    capacity of the fuel tank due to the empty
    reserve still present in the tank.
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    							Empty reserve is the amount of fuel
    remaining in the tank after the fuel gauge
    indicates empty. Do not rely on this fuel for
    driving. The usable capacity of the fuel
    tank is the amount of fuel that can be put
    into the tank after the gauge indicates
    empty. The advertised capacity is the total
    fuel tank size – it is the combined usable
    capacity plus the empty reserve.
    Filling the Tank
    For consistent results when filling the fuel
    tank:
    •
    Turn the ignition off before fueling; an
    inaccurate reading results if the engine
    is left running.
    • Use the same fill rate
    (low-medium-high) each time the tank
    is filled.
    • Allow no more than two automatic
    click-offs when filling.
    Results are most accurate when the filling
    method is consistent.
    Calculating Fuel Economy
    Do not measure fuel economy during the
    first 1000 miles (1600 kilometers) of
    driving (this is your engine ’s break-in
    period); a more accurate measurement is
    obtained after 2000 miles - 3000 miles
    (3200 kilometers - 4800 kilometers). Also,
    fuel expense, frequency of fill ups or fuel
    gauge readings are not accurate ways to
    measure fuel economy.
    1. Fill the fuel tank completely and record
    the initial odometer reading.
    2. Each time you fill the tank, record the amount of fuel added.
    3. After at least three to five tank fill ups, fill the fuel tank and record the current
    odometer reading.
    4. Subtract your initial odometer reading from the current odometer reading. 5. Calculate fuel economy by dividing
    miles traveled by gallons used (For
    Metric: Multiply liters used by 100, then
    divide by kilometers traveled).
    Keep a record for at least one month and
    record the type of driving (city or highway).
    This provides an accurate estimate of the
    vehicle ’s fuel economy under current
    driving conditions. Additionally, keeping
    records during summer and winter show
    how temperature impacts fuel economy.
    In general, lower temperatures mean lower
    fuel economy.
    EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARNINGS
    Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle
    in dry grass or other dry ground cover.
    The emission system heats up the
    engine compartment and exhaust system,
    which can start a fire. Exhaust leaks may result in entry of
    harmful and potentially lethal fumes
    into the passenger compartment. If
    you smell exhaust fumes inside your
    vehicle, have your dealer inspect your
    vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you
    smell exhaust fumes. Your vehicle is equipped with various
    emission control components and a
    catalytic converter that will enable your
    vehicle to comply with applicable exhaust
    emission standards.
    To make sure that the catalytic converter
    and other emission control components
    continue to work properly:
    •
    Use only the specified fuel listed.
    • Avoid running out of fuel.
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    							•
    Do not turn off the ignition while your
    vehicle is moving, especially at high
    speeds.
    • Have the items listed in scheduled
    maintenance information performed
    according to the specified schedule.
    The scheduled maintenance items listed
    in scheduled maintenance information are
    essential to the life and performance of
    your vehicle and to its emissions system.
    If you use anything other than Ford,
    Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts for
    maintenance replacements or for service
    of components affecting emission control,
    such non-Ford parts should be equivalent
    to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in
    performance and durability.
    Illumination of the service engine soon
    indicator, charging system warning light or
    the temperature warning light, fluid leaks,
    strange odors, smoke or loss of engine
    power could indicate that the emission
    control system is not working properly.
    An improperly operating or damaged
    exhaust system may allow exhaust to
    enter the vehicle. Have a damaged or
    improperly operating exhaust system
    inspected and repaired immediately.
    Do not make any unauthorized changes to
    your vehicle or engine. By law, vehicle
    owners and anyone who manufactures,
    repairs, services, sells, leases, trades
    vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles
    are not permitted to intentionally remove
    an emission control device or prevent it
    from working. Information about your
    vehicle ’s emission system is on the Vehicle
    Emission Control Information Decal
    located on or near the engine. This decal
    also lists engine displacement.
    Please consult your warranty information
    for complete details. On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)
    Your vehicle has a computer known as the
    on-board diagnostics system (OBD-II) that
    monitors the engine
    ’s emission control
    system. The system protects the
    environment by making sure that your
    vehicle continues to meet government
    emission standards. The OBD-II system
    also assists a service technician in properly
    servicing your vehicle. When the service engine soon
    indicator illuminates, the OBD-II
    system has detected a
    malfunction. Temporary malfunctions may
    cause the service engine soon indicator to
    illuminate. Examples are:
    1. Your vehicle has run out of fuel —the
    engine may misfire or run poorly.
    2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel —the engine may misfire or run
    poorly.
    3. The fuel fill inlet may not have closed properly.  See Refueling (page 157).
    4. Driving through deep water —the
    electrical system may be wet.
    You can correct these temporary
    malfunctions by filling the fuel tank with
    good quality fuel, properly closing the fuel
    fill inlet or letting the electrical system dry
    out. After three driving cycles without these
    or any other temporary malfunctions
    present, the service engine soon indicator
    should stay off the next time you start the
    engine. A driving cycle consists of a cold
    engine startup followed by mixed city and
    highway driving. No additional vehicle
    service is required.
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    							If the service engine soon indicator remains
    on, have your vehicle serviced at the first
    available opportunity. Although some
    malfunctions detected by the OBD-II may
    not have symptoms that are apparent,
    continued driving with the service engine
    soon indicator on can result in increased
    emissions, lower fuel economy, reduced
    engine and transmission smoothness and
    lead to more costly repairs.
    Readiness for Inspection and
    Maintenance (I/M) Testing
    Some state and provincial and local
    governments may have
    Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) programs
    to inspect the emission control equipment
    on your vehicle. Failure to pass this
    inspection could prevent you from getting
    a vehicle registration.
    If the service engine soon
    indicator is on or the bulb does
    not work, your vehicle may need
    service. See On-Board Diagnostics.
    Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test if
    the service engine soon indicator is on or
    not working properly (bulb is burned out),
    or if the OBD-II system has determined
    that some of the emission control systems
    have not been properly checked. In this
    case, the vehicle is not ready for I/M
    testing.
    If the vehicle ’s engine or transmission has
    just been serviced, or the battery has
    recently run down or been replaced, the
    OBD-II system may indicate that the
    vehicle is not ready for I/M testing. To
    determine if the vehicle is ready for I/M
    testing, turn the ignition key to the on
    position for 15 seconds without cranking
    the engine. If the service engine soon
    indicator blinks eight times, it means that
    the vehicle is not ready for I/M testing; if
    the service engine soon indicator stays on
    solid, it means that your vehicle is ready
    for I/M testing. The OBD-II system checks the emission
    control system during normal driving. A
    complete check may take several days.
    If the vehicle is not ready for I/M testing,
    you can perform the following driving cycle
    consisting of mixed city and highway
    driving:
    1. 15 minutes of steady driving on an
    expressway or highway followed by 20
    minutes of stop-and-go driving with at
    least four 30-second idle periods.
    2. Allow your vehicle to sit for at least eight hours with the ignition off. Then,
    start the vehicle and complete the
    above driving cycle. The vehicle must
    warm up to its normal operating
    temperature. Once started, do not turn
    off the vehicle until the above driving
    cycle is complete.
    If the vehicle is still not ready for I/M
    testing, you need to repeat the above
    driving cycle.
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    							AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
    WARNINGS
    Always set the parking brake fully
    and make sure you shift the gearshift
    lever to park (P). Switch the ignition
    off and remove the key whenever you leave
    your vehicle. Do not apply the brake pedal and
    accelerator pedal simultaneously.
    Applying both pedals simultaneously
    for more than a few seconds will limit
    engine rpm, which may result in difficulty
    maintaining speed in traffic and could lead
    to serious injury. Understanding the Positions of
    Your Automatic Transmission
    Putting your vehicle in gear:
    1. Fully press down the brake pedal.
    2. Move the selector to the desired gear.
    3. Come to a complete stop.
    4. Move the selector to park (P). Park (P)
    With the transmission in park (P), your
    vehicle locks the transmission and
    prevents the wheels from turning. Always
    come to a complete stop before putting
    your vehicle into and out of park (P). An
    audible chime sounds once you select park
    (P).
    When the ignition is turned off, your vehicle
    will automatically shift into park (P). If the
    ignition is turned off while the vehicle is
    moving, it will first shift into neutral (N)
    until a slow enough speed is reached. Your
    vehicle will then shift into park (P)
    automatically.
    Automatic Return to Park
    Note:
    This feature will not operate when
    your vehicle is in Stay in Neutral mode or
    neutral tow.
    Your vehicle has a safety feature that will
    automatically shift your vehicle into park
    (P) when any of the following conditions
    occur:
    • You turn the vehicle off.
    • You open the driver's door with your
    safety belt unlatched.
    • Your safety belt is unlatched while the
    driver's door is open.
    If you turn your vehicle off while moving,
    your vehicle will first shift into neutral (N)
    until it slows down enough to shift into
    park (P) automatically.
    Note: If you have waited an extended
    period of time (2-15 minutes) before starting
    your vehicle, unlatching your safety belt will
    cause this feature to activate, even with the
    driver's door closed.
    Note: This feature may not work properly
    if the door ajar switch is malfunctioning. If
    your door ajar indicator does not illuminate
    when you open the driver ’s door or the
    indicator illuminates with the driver ’s door
    closed, see your authorized dealer.
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    							Reverse (R)
    With the selector in reverse (R), your
    vehicle moves backward. Always come to
    a complete stop before shifting into and
    out of reverse (R).
    Neutral (N)
    With the selector in neutral (N), your
    vehicle can be started and is free to roll.
    Hold the brake pedal down while in this
    position.
    Stay in Neutral Mode
    Note:
    Always put your vehicle in Stay in
    Neutral mode when entering an automatic
    car wash. Failure to do this could result in
    vehicle damage not covered by warranty.
    Stay in Neutral mode allows your vehicle
    to stay in neutral when you exit your
    vehicle. Your vehicle must be stationary to
    enter this mode.
    To enter Stay in Neutral mode:
    • Move the transmission selector to
    neutral (N).
    • A message will appear in your
    information display screen prompting
    you to press the sport (S) button.
    • Press the sport (S) button again to
    enter Stay in Neutral mode.
    To exit Stay in Neutral mode, select a
    different gear.
    A message will appear in your information
    display screen when your vehicle has
    entered Stay in Neutral mode.
    Drive (D)
    Drive (D) is the normal driving position for
    the best fuel economy. The overdrive
    function allows automatic upshifts and
    downshifts through gears one through six. Grade Assist
    Press the grade assist button to activate
    grade assist. The grade assist lamp will
    appear in the instrument cluster. Press the
    button again to switch the system off.
    Grade assist:
    •
    Provides additional grade braking with
    a combination of engine motoring and
    high-voltage battery charging to help
    maintain vehicle speed when
    descending a grade.
    • As your vehicle determines the amount
    of engine motoring and high-voltage
    battery charging, you may notice the
    engine speed increasing and
    decreasing to help maintain your
    vehicle speed when descending a
    grade.
    • The grade assist lamp in the instrument
    cluster is illuminated.
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    							Sport (S)
    Putting the vehicle in sport (S):
    •
    Provides additional engine braking and
    extends lower gear operation to
    enhance performance for uphill climbs,
    hilly terrain or mountainous areas. This
    will increase engine RPM during engine
    braking.
    • Provides additional lower gear
    operation through the automatic
    transmission shift strategy.
    • Provides gear selection more quickly
    and at higher engine speeds.
    SelectShift Automatic ™
    Transmission (If Equipped)
    Your vehicle is equipped with a SelectShift
    Automatic transmission. The SelectShift
    Automatic transmission gives you the
    ability to change gears up or down
    (without a clutch) as desired.
    In order to prevent the engine from running
    at too low an RPM, which may cause it to
    stall, SelectShift still automatically makes
    some downshifts if it has determined that
    you have not downshifted in time.
    Although SelectShift makes some
    downshifts for you, it still allows you to
    downshift at any time as long as the
    SelectShift determines that damage will
    not be caused to the engine from
    over-revving.
    Note: Engine damage may occur if you
    maintain excessive engine revving without
    shifting.
    SelectShift does not automatically upshift,
    even if the engine is approaching the RPM
    limit. It must be shifted manually by
    pressing the + button.
    Pull the + paddle on the steering wheel
    to activate SelectShift.
    • Pull the right paddle (+) to upshift.
    • Pull the left paddle (–) to downshift. SelectShift in drive (D):
    •
    Provides a temporary manual mode
    for performing more demanding
    maneuvers where extra control of gear
    selection is required (for example,
    when towing or overtaking). This mode
    will hold a selected gear for a
    temporary period of time dependent
    on driver inputs (for example, steering
    or accelerator pedal input).
    SelectShift in sport (S):
    • Provides a permanent manual gear
    selection where full control of gear
    selection is required.
    To exit SelectShift mode shift the
    transmission into another gear (for
    example, drive [D]).
    Upshift to the recommended shift speeds
    according to the following chart: Upshifts when accelerating (recom-
    mended for best fuel economy)
    Shift from:15 mph (24 km/h)
    1 - 2
    25 mph (40 km/h)
    2 - 3
    40 mph (64 km/h)
    3 - 4
    45 mph (72 km/h)
    4 - 5
    50 mph (80 km/h)
    5 - 6
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    							The instrument cluster displays your
    currently selected gear. If a gear is
    requested but not available due to vehicle
    conditions (low speed, too high engine
    speed for requested gear selection), the
    current gear will flash three times.
    Note:
    At full accelerator pedal travel, the
    transmission automatically downshifts for
    maximum performance.
    Note: In low traction conditions, you can
    pull away in second gear using SelectShift.
    To perform this operation, select drive (D)
    or sport (S) mode and press the + toggle (if
    equipped) or pull the + paddle (if equipped)
    until 2 is displayed on the cluster. Your
    vehicle is now ready to move in 2nd gear.
    Brake-Shift Interlock Override WARNINGS
    Do not drive your vehicle until you
    verify that the brake lamps are
    working.
    When doing this procedure, you need
    to take the transmission out of park
    (P) which means your vehicle can
    roll freely. To avoid unwanted vehicle
    movement, always fully set the parking
    brake prior to doing this procedure. Use
    wheels chocks if appropriate. If the parking brake is fully released,
    but the brake warning lamp remains
    illuminated, the brakes may not be
    working properly. Have your vehicle
    checked as soon as possible. Note:
    See your authorized dealer as soon
    as possible if this procedure is used.
    Note: For some markets this feature is
    disabled. Note:
    This feature will only function if your
    12-volt battery has power. If vehicle battery
    voltage is not sufficient, an external 12-volt
    power source (for example, jumper cables,
    battery charger or jump pack) may be
    required to function the interlock override
    switch.
    Use the brake-shift interlock override to
    move your transmission from the park
    position in the event of an electrical
    malfunction. If your vehicle has a dead
    battery, an external power source will be
    required.
    1. Apply the parking brake and turn your ignition off before performing this
    procedure. 2. Locate your brake-shift interlock
    access slot. The slot is located in your
    center console storage bin. The access
    slot does not have a label.
    Note: Make sure that you correctly identify
    the access hole as not to damage the media
    hub.
    3. Using a tool, press and hold the brake shift interlock switch. The shift buttons
    on the instrument panel will flash when
    your vehicle is in override mode.
    4. With the override switch still held, press
    the neutral button (N) to shift from
    park.
    5. Release the override button.
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    							6. Your vehicle will remain in Stay in
    Neutral mode for wrecker towing
    purposes or can be shifted to the
    desired gear and driven (if possible).
    7. Release the parking brake.
    Automatic Transmission Adaptive
    Learning
    This feature may increase durability and
    provide consistent shift feel over the life
    of your vehicle. A new vehicle or
    transmission may have firm shifts, soft
    shifts or both. This operation is considered
    normal and does not affect function or
    durability of the transmission. Over time,
    the adaptive learning process fully updates
    transmission operation.
    If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud
    or Snow
    Note: Do not rock the vehicle if the engine
    is not at normal operating temperature or
    damage to the transmission may occur.
    Note: Do not rock the vehicle for more than
    a minute or damage to the transmission and
    tires may occur, or the engine may overheat.
    If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow,
    you may rock it out by shifting between
    forward and reverse gears, stopping
    between shifts in a steady pattern. Press
    lightly on the accelerator in each gear.
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