Driving Hints
BREAKING-IN
You need to break in new tires for approximately 300 mi (480 km).
During this time, your vehicle may exhibit some unique driving characteristics. Avoid driving too fast during the first 1000 mi (1600 km).
Vary your speed frequently and change up through the gears early. Do not labor the engine. Do not tow during the first 1000 miles (1600 km).
See also:
Automatic transmission operation (if equipped)
Automatic transmission adaptive learning
Your transmission is equipped with an adaptive learning strategy found in the
vehicle computer. This feature is designed to increase durability and provide ...
Child seat positioning
WARNING: Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat.
NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active airbag.
If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move th ...
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 ...