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2015 C-MAX HYBRID | C-MAX ENERGI Owner’s Manual
2015 C-MAX HYBRID | C-MAX ENERGI Owner’s Manual
March 2015
Second Printing
Owner’s Manual
C-MAX Hybrid/Energi
Litho in U.S.A.
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The information contained in this publication was correct at the time of going to print. In the interest of continuous development, we reserve the right to change specifications, design or equipment at any time without notice or obligation. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without our written permission. Errors and omissions excepted.
© Ford Motor Company 2015
All rights reserved.
Part Number: 20150223221558
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Introduction
About This Manual...........................................7
Symbols Glossary.............................................7
Data Recording..................................................9
California Proposition 65..............................11
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Ford Credit..........................................................11
Replacement Parts
Recommendation........................................11
Special Notices................................................12
Mobile Communications
Equipment.....................................................13
Export Unique Options..................................13
Environment
Protecting the Environment........................14
Child Safety
General Information.......................................15
Installing Child Seats.....................................16
Booster Seats..................................................22
Child Seat Positioning..................................24
Child Safety Locks..........................................25
Safety Belts
Principle of Operation...................................27
Fastening the Safety Belts.........................28
Safety Belt Height Adjustment................30
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator
Chime..............................................................31
Safety Belt Minder..........................................31
Child Restraint and Safety Belt
Maintenance................................................33
Personal Safety System
Personal Safety System..........................34
Supplementary Restraints
System
Principle of Operation..................................35
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................36
Front Passenger Sensing System.............37
Side Airbags.....................................................39
Driver Knee Airbag.........................................40
Safety Canopy.............................................41
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........42
Airbag Disposal...............................................43
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio
Frequencies..................................................44
Remote Control..............................................44
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote
Control...........................................................49
MyKey
Principle of Operation..................................50
Creating a MyKey.............................................51
Clearing All MyKeys........................................51
Checking MyKey System Status...............53
Using MyKey With Remote Start
Systems.........................................................54
MyKey Troubleshooting...............................54
Locks
Locking and Unlocking.................................56
Manual Liftgate..............................................60
Power Liftgate..................................................61
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System........................65
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................66
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................67
Audio Control...................................................67
Voice Control...................................................68
Cruise Control.................................................68
Information Display Control......................68
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Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers.........................................70
Autowipers........................................................70
Rear Window Wiper and Washers............71
Lighting
Lighting Control...............................................73
Autolamps.........................................................73
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................74
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................75
Daytime Running Lamps.............................75
Front Fog Lamps............................................76
Direction Indicators........................................76
Interior Lamps.................................................76
Ambient Lighting.............................................77
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows..............................................79
Global Opening..............................................80
Exterior Mirrors...............................................80
Interior Mirror...................................................82
Sun Visors.........................................................82
Sun Shades......................................................82
Instrument Cluster
Gauges...............................................................84
Warning Lamps and Indicators................86
Audible Warnings and Indicators............90
Information Displays
General Information.......................................91
Information Messages...............................100
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control.......................107
Hints on Controlling the Interior
Climate........................................................108
Heated Windows and Mirrors...................110
Cabin Air Filter................................................110
Remote Start..................................................110
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position...................112
Head Restraints..............................................112
Manual Seats..................................................114
Power Seats.....................................................115
Rear Seats.........................................................117
Heated Seats...................................................117
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................118
Universal Garage Door
Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener................119
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points................................124
Storage Compartments
Center Console..............................................126
Overhead Console........................................126
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
General Information.....................................127
Ignition Switch................................................127
Keyless Starting.............................................127
Starting a Gasoline Engine.......................128
Engine Block Heater....................................130
Unique Driving Character-
istics
Hybrid Electric Vehicle................................132
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions......................................138
Fuel Quality.....................................................139
Running Out of Fuel....................................140
Refueling...........................................................141
Fuel Consumption........................................145
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Emission Control System..........................146
High Voltage Battery
General Information....................................149
Charging the High Voltage Battery.........151
High Voltage Battery Cut-Off
Switch...........................................................156
Transmission
Automatic Transmission............................157
Brakes
General Information....................................160
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes............................................................161
Parking Brake..................................................161
Hill Start Assist...............................................161
Traction Control
Principle of Operation.................................163
Using Traction Control................................163
Stability Control
Principle of Operation................................164
Using Stability Control...............................165
Parking Aids
Parking Aid......................................................166
Active Park Assist.........................................168
Rear View Camera........................................172
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.................................175
Using Cruise Control....................................175
Driving Aids
Steering.............................................................177
Load Carrying
Rear Under Floor Storage..........................178
Luggage Covers.............................................178
Load Limit........................................................179
Towing
Towing a Trailer.............................................186
Transporting the Vehicle...........................186
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......186
Driving Hints
Breaking-In.....................................................188
Economical Driving......................................188
Driving Through Water...............................189
Floor Mats.......................................................190
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance....................................191
Hazard Warning Flashers..........................192
Fuel Shutoff....................................................192
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................193
Collision, Damage or Fire Event..............195
Post-Crash Alert System...........................197
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need...............198
In California (U.S. Only).............................199
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto
Line Program (U.S. Only).....................200
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration
Program (Canada Only)......................200
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and
Canada.........................................................201
Ordering Additional Owner's
Literature....................................................202
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.
Only)............................................................202
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada
Only)............................................................203
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart..........................204
Changing a Fuse............................................212
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Maintenance
General Information....................................213
Opening and Closing the Hood...............213
Under Hood Overview - Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (HEV)............................................214
Under Hood Overview - Plug-In Hybrid
Electric Vehicle (PHEV).........................216
Engine Oil Dipstick........................................217
Engine Oil Check............................................217
Engine Coolant Check................................218
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Check............................................................222
Brake Fluid Check........................................222
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................222
Washer Fluid Check.....................................222
Fuel Filter.........................................................222
Changing the 12V Battery.........................223
Checking the Wiper Blades......................224
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................224
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................226
Removing a Headlamp..............................227
Changing a Bulb...........................................227
Bulb Specification Chart............................231
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................233
Vehicle Care
General Information...................................236
Cleaning Products.......................................236
Cleaning the Exterior..................................236
Waxing..............................................................237
Cleaning the Engine....................................237
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper
Blades..........................................................238
Cleaning the Interior...................................238
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and
Instrument Cluster Lens.......................239
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................239
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............240
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................240
Vehicle Storage............................................240
Wheels and Tires
Temporary Mobility Kit..............................243
Tire Care..........................................................255
Using Snow Chains.....................................269
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........270
Technical Specifications...........................273
Capacities and Specific-
ations
Engine Specifications.................................275
Motorcraft Parts...........................................276
Vehicle Identification Number.................277
Vehicle Certification Label........................277
Transmission Code Designation............278
Capacities and Specifications................279
Audio System
General Information...................................282
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/
SYNC............................................................283
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/
FM/CD.........................................................285
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/FM/
CD..................................................................287
Digital Radio..................................................290
Satellite Radio..............................................292
Audio Input Jack...........................................295
USB Port.........................................................295
Media Hub......................................................296
SYNC
General Information...................................297
Using Voice Recognition...........................299
Using SYNC With Your Phone.............301
SYNC Applications and Services.......312
Using SYNC With Your Media
Player............................................................319
SYNC Troubleshooting..........................327
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MyFord Touch
General Information...................................336
Settings...........................................................344
Entertainment..............................................354
Phone...............................................................373
Electric Vehicle Information.....................378
Information....................................................388
Climate............................................................397
Navigation.......................................................401
MyFord Touch Troubleshooting.........410
Accessories
Accessories.....................................................416
Extended Service Plan
(ESP)
Extended Service Plan (ESP)..................418
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information.......420
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........424
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled
Maintenance.............................................426
Scheduled Maintenance Record...........428
Appendices
End User License Agreement.................435
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Thank you for choosing Ford. We recommend that you take some time to get to know your vehicle by reading this manual. The more that you know about it, the greater the safety and pleasure you will get from driving it.
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, crash and
injury. We strongly recommend that you use extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of your vehicle. We recommend against the use of any hand-held device while driving and encourage the use of voice-operated systems when possible. Make sure you are aware of all applicable local laws that may affect the use of electronic devices while driving.
Note: This manual describes product features and options available throughout the range of available models, sometimes even before they are generally available. It may describe options not fitted to the vehicle you have purchased.
Note: Some of the illustrations in this manual may show features as used in different models, so may appear different to you on your vehicle.
Note: Always use and operate your vehicle in line with all applicable laws and regulations.
Note: Pass on this manual when selling your vehicle. It is an integral part of your vehicle.
This manual may qualify the location of a component as left-hand side or right-hand side. The side is determined when facing forward in the seat.
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Right-hand side.A Left-hand side.B
SYMBOLS GLOSSARY
These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
Safety alert
See Owner's Manual
Air conditioning system
Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Brake fluid - non petroleum based
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Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
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Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten safety belt
Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard warning flashers
Heated rear window
Heated windshield
Interior luggage compartment release
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Note operating instructions
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Panic alarm
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Parking aid
Parking brake
Power steering fluid
Power windows front/rear
Power window lockout
Service engine soon
Side airbag
Shield the eyes
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Stability control
Windshield wash and wipe
DATA RECORDING
Service Data Recording
Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting and storing diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentially includes information about the performance or status of various systems and modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake
systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may access or share among them vehicle diagnostic information received through a direct connection to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle. Additionally, when your vehicle is in for service or repair, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may access or share among them data for vehicle improvement purposes. For U.S. only (if equipped), if you choose to use the SYNC Vehicle Health Report, you consent that certain diagnostic information may also be accessed electronically by Ford Motor Company and Ford authorized service facilities, and that the diagnostic information may be used for any purpose. See SYNC (page 297).
Event Data Recording
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder. The main purpose of an event data recorder is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting a road obstacle; this data will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The event data recorder is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The event data recorder in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:
How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened;
How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal; and
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How fast the vehicle was traveling; and
Where the driver was positioning the steering wheel.
This data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur.
Note: Event data recorder data is
recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by the event data recorder under normal driving conditions and no personal data or information (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) is recorded (see limitations regarding 911 Assist and Traffic, directions and Information privacy below). However, parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the event data recorder data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an event data recorder, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the event data recorder is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have such special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the event data recorder. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to court order or where required by law enforcement, other government authorities or other third parties acting with lawful authority. Other parties may seek to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada.
Note: Including to the extent that any
law pertaining to Event Data Recorders applies to SYNC or its features, please note the following: Once 911 Assist (if equipped) is enabled (set ON), 911 Assist may, through any paired and connected cell phone, disclose to emergency services that the vehicle has been in a crash involving the deployment of an airbag or, in certain vehicles, the activation of the fuel pump shut-off. Certain versions or updates to 911 Assist may also be capable of being used to electronically or verbally provide to 911 operators the vehicle location (such as latitude and longitude), and/or other details about the vehicle or crash or personal information about the occupants to assist 911 operators to provide the most appropriate emergency services. If you do not want to disclose this information, do not activate the 911 Assist feature. See SYNC (page 297).
Additionally, when you connect to Traffic, Directions and Information (if equipped, U.S. only), the service uses GPS technology and advanced vehicle sensors to collect the vehicles current location, travel direction, and speed (vehicle travel information), only to help provide you with the directions, traffic reports, or business searches that you request. If you do not want Ford or its vendors to receive this information, do not activate the service. For more information, see Traffic, Directions and Information, Terms and Conditions. See SYNC
(page 297).
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CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
Some constituents of engine exhaust, certain vehicle components,
certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
PERCHLORATE
Certain components in your vehicle such as airbag modules, safety belt pretensioners and remote control batteries may contain perchlorate material. Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal.
For more information visit:
Web Address
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate
FORD CREDIT
(U.S. Only)
Ford Credit offers a full range of financing and lease plans to help you acquire your vehicle. If you have financed or leased your vehicle through Ford Credit, thank you for your business.
For your convenience we offer a number of ways to contact us, as well as to help manage your account.
Phone: 1-800-727-7000 For more information regarding Ford Credit,
as well as to access Account Manager, please go to www.fordcredit.com.
REPLACEMENT PARTS RECOMMENDATION
Your vehicle has been built to the highest standards using quality parts. We recommend that you demand the use of genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts whenever your vehicle requires scheduled maintenance or repair. You can clearly identify genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts by looking for the Ford, FoMoCo or Motorcraft branding on the parts or their packaging.
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs
One of the best ways for you to make sure that your vehicle provides years of service is to have it maintained in line with our recommendations using parts that conform to the specifications detailed in this Owners Manual. Genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts meet or exceed these specifications.
Collision Repairs
We hope that you never experience a collision, but accidents do happen. Genuine Ford replacement collision parts meet our stringent requirements for fit, finish, structural integrity, corrosion protection and dent resistance. During vehicle development we validate these parts deliver the intended level of protection as a whole system. A great way to know for sure you are getting this level of protection is to use genuine Ford replacement collision parts.
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Warranty on Replacement Parts
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacement parts are the only replacement parts that benefit from a Ford Warranty. Damage caused to your vehicle as a result of the failure of non-Ford parts may not be covered by the Ford Warranty. For additional information, refer to the terms and conditions of the Ford Warranty.
SPECIAL NOTICES
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered by your vehicle’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty, refer to the Warranty Manual that is provided to you along with your Owners Manual.
Special Instructions
For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic controls.
WARNINGS
You risk death or serious injury to yourself and others if you do not
follow the instruction highlighted by the warning symbol. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury.
Front seat mounted rear-facing child
or infant seats should NEVER be
placed in front of an active passenger airbag.
On-board Diagnostics (OBD-II)
Your vehicles On-board Diagnostics (OBD-II) system has a data port for diagnostics, repair and reprogramming services with diagnostic scan tools. Installing a non-Ford-approved aftermarket OBD plug-in device that uses the port during normal driving, for example
remote insurance company monitoring, remote vehicle diagnostics, telematics or engine reprogramming, may cause interference or damage to vehicle systems. We do not recommend or endorse the use of any non-Ford-approved aftermarket OBD plug-in devices. The vehicle Warranty may not cover damage caused by any non-Ford-approved aftermarket OBD plug-in device.
Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility Type Vehicles
WARNING
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles.
Before you drive your vehicle, please read this Owners Guide carefully. Your vehicle is not a passenger car. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury or death.
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 Preparation Package.
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MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT
Using mobile communications equipment is becoming increasingly important in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However, you must not compromise your own or others safety when using such equipment. Mobile communications can enhance personal safety and security when appropriately used, particularly in emergency situations. Safety must be paramount when using mobile communications equipment to avoid negating these benefits. Mobile communication equipment includes, but is not limited to, cellular phones, pagers, portable email devices, text messaging devices and portable two-way radios.
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, crash and
injury. We strongly recommend that you use extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of your vehicle. We recommend against the use of any hand-held device while driving and encourage the use of voice-operated systems when possible. Make sure you are aware of all applicable local laws that may affect the use of electronic devices while driving.
EXPORT UNIQUE OPTIONS
For your particular global region, your vehicle may be equipped with features and options that are different from the features and options that are described in this Owners Manual. A market unique supplement may be supplied that complements this book. By referring to the market unique supplement, if provided, you can properly identify those features, recommendations and specifications that
are unique to your vehicle. This Owners Manual is written primarily for the U.S. and Canadian Markets. Features or equipment listed as standard may be different on units built for Export. Refer to this Owners
Manual for all other required information and warnings.
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PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
You must play your part in protecting the environment. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps toward this aim.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safety restraints for children.
WARNINGS
Always make sure your child is
secured properly in a device that is
appropriate for their height, age and weight. Child safety restraints must be bought separately from your vehicle. Failure to follow these instructions and guidelines may result in an increased risk of serious injury or death to your child.
All children are shaped differently.
The recommendations for safety
restraints are based on probable child height, age and weight thresholds from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and other safety organizations, or are the minimum requirements of law. Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) and consult your pediatrician to make sure your child seat is appropriate for your child, and
WARNINGS
is compatible with and properly installed in your vehicle. To locate a child seat fitting station and CPST, contact the NHTSA toll free at 1-888-327-4236 or go to http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov. In Canada, check with your local St. John Ambulance office for referral to a CPST or for further information, contact your provincial ministry of transportation, locate your local St. John Ambulance office by searching for St. John Ambulance on the internet, or Transport Canada at 1-800-333-0371 (http://www.tc.gc.ca). Failure to properly restrain children in safety seats made especially for their height, age, and weight may result in an increased risk of serious injury or death to your child.
Do not leave children or animals unattended in the vehicle. On hot
days, the temperature in the trunk or vehicle interior can rise very quickly. Exposure of people or animals to these high temperatures for even a short time can cause death or serious heat-related injuries, including brain damage. Small children are particularly at risk.
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Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children
Recommended restraint
type
Child size, height, weight, or ageChild
Use a child safety seat
(sometimes called an
infant carrier, convertible
seat, or toddler seat).
Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less
(generally age four or younger).
Infants or
toddlers
Use a belt-positioning
booster seat.
Children who have outgrown or no longer
properly fit in a child safety seat (gener-
ally children who are less than 4 ft. 9 in.
(1.45 m) tall, are greater than age four and less than age 12, and between 40 lb (18 kg) and 80 lb (36 kg) and upward to
100 lb (45 kg) if recommended by your
child restraint manufacturer).
Small children
Use a vehicle safety belt having the lap belt snug and low across the hips,
shoulder belt centered
across the shoulder and
chest, and seat back
upright.
Children who have outgrown or no longer
properly fit in a belt-positioning booster seat (generally children who are at least 4 ft. 9 in. (1.45 m) tall or greater than 80
lb (36 kg) or 100 lb (45 kg) if recom-
mended by child restraint manufacturer).
Larger children
You are required by law to properly use safety seats for infants and toddlers in the United States and Canada.
Many states and provinces require that small children use approved booster seats until they reach age eight, a height of 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 meters) tall, or 80 pounds (36 kilograms). Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements about the safety of children in your vehicle.
When possible, always properly restrain children 12 years of age and under in a rear seating position of your vehicle. Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in a front seating position. See
Front Passenger Sensing System
(page 37).
INSTALLING CHILD SEATS
Child Seats
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Use a child safety seat (sometimes called an infant carrier, convertible seat, or toddler seat) for infants, toddlers, or children weighing 40 pounds (18 kilograms) or less (generally age four or younger).
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts
WARNINGS
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 the seat all the way back.
Airbags can kill or injure a child in a
child seat. Children 12 and under
should be properly restrained in the rear seat whenever possible.
Depending on where you secure a
child restraint, and depending on the
child restraint design, you may block access to certain safety belt buckle assemblies and LATCH lower anchors, rendering those features potentially unusable. To avoid risk of injury, occupants should only use seating positions where they are able to be properly restrained.
When installing a child safety seat with combination lap and shoulder belts:
Use the correct safety belt buckle for
that seating position.
Insert the belt tongue into the proper
buckle until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle.
Keep the buckle release button
pointing up and away from the safety seat, with the tongue between the child seat and the release button, to prevent accidental unbuckling.
Place the vehicle seat upon which the child seat will be installed in the upright position.
Put the safety belt in the automatic locking mode. See Step 5. This vehicle does not require the use of a locking clip.
Perform the following steps when installing the child seat with combination lap and shoulder belts:
Note: Although the child seat illustrated is a forward facing child seat, the steps are the same for installing a rear facing child seat.
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1. Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt.
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2. Pull down on the shoulder belt and then grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together.
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3. While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together, route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer's instructions. Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted.
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4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) for that seating position until you hear a snap and feel the latch engage. Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pulling on it.
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5. To put the retractor in the automatic locking mode, grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until all of the belt is pulled out.
Note: The automatic locking mode is available on the front passenger and rear seats.
6. Allow the belt to retract to remove slack. The belt will click as it retracts to indicate it is in the automatic locking mode.
7. Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is in the automatic locking mode (you should not be able to pull more belt out). If the retractor is not locked, unbuckle the belt and repeat Steps 5 and 6.
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8. Remove remaining slack from the belt. Force the seat down with extra weight, for example, by pressing down or kneeling on the child restraint while pulling up on the shoulder belt in order to force slack from the belt. This is necessary to remove the remaining slack that will exist once the extra weight of the child is added to the child restraint. It also helps to achieve the proper snugness of the child seat to your vehicle. Sometimes, a slight lean toward the buckle will additionally help to remove remaining slack from the belt.
9. Attach the tether strap (if the child seat is equipped).
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10. Before placing the child in the seat,
forcibly move the seat forward and back to make sure the seat is securely held in place. To check this, grab the seat at the belt path and attempt to move it side to side and forward and back. There should be no more than 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) of movement for proper installation.
Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician to make certain the child restraint is properly installed. In Canada, check with your local St. John Ambulance office for referral to a Certified Passenger Seat Technician.
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)
WARNINGS
Never attach two child safety seats to the same anchor. In a crash, one
anchor may not be strong enough to hold two child safety seat attachments and may break, causing serious injury or death.
Depending on where you secure a
child restraint, and depending on the
child restraint design, you may block access to certain safety belt buckle assemblies or LATCH lower anchors, rendering those features potentially unusable. To avoid risk of injury, occupants should only use seating positions where they are able to be properly restrained.
The LATCH system is composed of three vehicle anchor points: two lower anchors located where seat back and seat cushion meet (called the seat bight) and one top tether anchor located behind that seating position.
LATCH compatible child safety seats have two rigid or webbing mounted attachments that connect to the two lower anchors at the LATCH equipped seating positions in your vehicle. This type of attachment method eliminates the need to use safety belts to attach the child seat, however the safety belt can still be used to attach the child seat. For forward-facing child seats, the top tether strap must also be attached to the proper top tether anchor, if a top tether strap has been provided with your child seat.
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Your vehicle has LATCH lower anchors for child seat installation at the seating positions marked with the child seat symbol.
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The LATCH anchors are located at the rear section of the rear seat between the cushion and seat back below the symbols as shown. Follow the child seat manufacturer's instructions to properly install a child seat with LATCH attachments. Follow the instructions on attaching child safety seats with tether straps.
Attach LATCH lower attachments of the child seat only to the anchors shown.
Use of Inboard Lower Anchors from the Outboard Seating Positions (Center Seating Use)
WARNING
The standardized spacing for LATCH lower anchors is 11 inches (28
centimeters) center to center. Do not use LATCH lower anchors for the center seating position unless the child seat manufacturer's instructions permit and specify using anchors spaced at least as far apart as those in this vehicle.
The lower anchors at the center of the second row rear seat are spaced 18 inches (46 centimeters) apart. A child seat with rigid LATCH attachments cannot be installed at the center seating position. LATCH compatible child seats (with attachments on belt webbing) can only be used at this seating position provided that the child seat manufacturer's instructions permit use with the anchor spacing stated. Do not attach a child seat to any lower anchor if an adjacent child seat is attached to that anchor.
Each time you use the safety seat, check that the seat is properly attached to the lower anchors and tether anchor, if applicable. Tug the child seat from side to side and forward and back where it is secured to your vehicle. The seat should move less than one inch when you do this for a proper installation.
If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being injured in a crash greatly increases.
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Combining Safety Belt and LATCH Lower Anchors for Attaching Child Safety Seats
When used in combination, either the safety belt or the LATCH lower anchors may be attached first, provided a proper installation is achieved. Attach the tether strap afterward, if included with the child seat.
Using Tether Straps
Many forward-facing child safety seats include a tether strap
which extends from the back of the child safety seat and hooks to an anchoring point called the top tether anchor. Tether straps are available as an accessory for many older safety seats.
Contact the manufacturer of your child seat for information about ordering a tether strap, or to obtain a longer tether strap if the tether strap on your safety seat does not reach the appropriate top tether anchor in your vehicle.
Once the child safety seat has been installed using either the safety belt, the lower anchors of the LATCH system, or both, you can attach the top tether strap.
The tether strap anchors in your vehicle are in the following positions (shown from top view):
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Perform the following steps to install a child safety seat with tether anchors:
Note: If you install a child seat with rigid LATCH attachments, do not tighten the tether strap enough to lift the child seat off your vehicle seat cushion when the child is seated in it. Keep the tether strap just snug without lifting the front of the child seat. Keeping the child seat just touching your vehicle seat gives the best protection in a severe crash.
1. Route the child safety seat tether strap over the back of the seat. For outboard seating positions, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the head restraint posts. For the center seating positions, route the tether strap over the top of the head restraint. If needed, the head restraints can also be removed.
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2. Locate the correct anchor on the back panel of the rear seat for the selected seating position. The anchors are labeled with the tether strap symbol and are partially covered by the gap panel. Pull the panel back to fully expose the anchors.
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3. Clip the tether strap to the anchor as shown.
4. Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to the manufacturer's instructions. If your child restraint system is equipped with a tether strap, and the child restraint manufacturer recommends its use, Ford also recommends its use.
BOOSTER SEATS
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 risk of injury or death in a crash.
Use a belt-positioning booster seat for children who have outgrown or no longer properly fit in a child safety seat (generally children who are less than 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 meters) tall, are greater than age four (4) and less than age twelve (12), and between 40 pounds (18 kilograms) and 80 pounds (36 kilograms) and upward to 100 pounds (45 kilograms) if
recommended by your child restraint manufacturer). Many state and provincial laws require that children use approved booster seats until they reach age eight, a height of 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 meters) tall, or 80 pounds (36 kilograms).
Booster seats should be used until you can answer YES to ALL of these questions when seated without a booster seat:
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Can the child sit all the way back against their vehicle seat back with knees bent comfortably at the edge of the seat cushion?
Can the child sit without slouching?
Does the lap belt rest low across the
hips?
Is the shoulder belt centered on the shoulder and chest?
Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip?
Always use booster seats in conjunction with your vehicle lap and shoulder belt.
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Types of Booster Seats
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Backless booster seats If your backless booster seat has a
removable shield, remove the shield. If a vehicle seating position has a low seat back or no head restraint, a backless booster seat may place your child's head (as measured at the tops of the ears) above the top of the seat. In this case, move the backless booster to another seating position with a higher seat back or head restraint and lap and shoulder belts, or consider using a high back booster seat.
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High back booster seats If, with a backless booster seat, you cannot
find a seating position that adequately supports your child's head, a high back booster seat would be a better choice.
Children and booster seats vary in size and shape. Choose a booster that keeps the lap belt low and snug across the hips, never up across the stomach, and lets you adjust the shoulder belt to cross the chest and rest snugly near the center of the shoulder. The following drawings compare the ideal fit (center) to a shoulder belt uncomfortably close to the neck and a shoulder belt that could slip off the shoulder. The drawings also show how the lap belt should be low and snug across the child's hips.
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If the booster seat slides on the vehicle seat upon which it is being used, placing a rubberized mesh sold as shelf or carpet liner under the booster seat may improve this condition. Do not introduce any item thicker than this under the booster seat. Check with the booster seat manufacturer's instructions.
CHILD SEAT POSITIONING
WARNINGS
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 the vehicle seat upon which the child seat is installed all the way back. When possible, all children age 12 and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position. If all children cannot be seated and restrained properly in a rear seating position, properly restrain the largest child in the front seat.
Always carefully follow the
instructions and warnings provided
by the manufacturer of any child restraint to determine if the restraint device is appropriate for your child's size, height, weight, or age. Follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions and warnings provided for installation and use in conjunction with the instructions and
WARNINGS
warnings provided by your vehicle manufacturer. A safety seat that is improperly installed or utilized, is inappropriate for your child's height, age, or weight or does not properly fit the child may increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while your vehicle is
moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a crash, which may result in serious injury or death.
Never use pillows, books, or towels
to boost a child. They can slide
around and increase the likelihood of injury or death in a crash.
Always restrain an unoccupied child
seat or booster seat. These objects
may become projectiles in a crash or sudden stop, which may increase the risk of serious injury.
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 risk of injury or death in a crash.
To avoid risk of injury, do not leave
children or pets unattended in your
vehicle.
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Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children
Use any attachment method as indicated below by X
Combined
weight of child and child seat
Restraint
Type
Safety belt
only
Safety belt and LATCH
(lower
anchors
and top
tether
anchor)
Safety belt
and top
tether
anchor
LATCH
(lower
anchors
only)
LATCH (lower
anchors
and top
tether
anchor)
XX
Up to 65 lb
(29.5 kg)
Rear facing
child seat
X
Over 65 lb
(29.5 kg)
Rear facing
child seat
XXX
Up to 65 lb
(29.5 kg)
Forward
facing
child seat
XX
Over 65 lb
(29.5 kg)
Forward
facing
child seat
Note: The child seat must rest tightly against the vehicle seat upon which it is installed. It may be necessary to lift or remove the head restraint. See Seats (page
112).
CHILD SAFETY LOCKS
When these locks are set, the rear doors cannot be opened from the inside.
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The childproof locks are located on the rear edge of each rear door and must be set separately for each door.
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Left-Hand Side
Turn counterclockwise to lock and clockwise to unlock.
Right-Hand Side
Turn clockwise to lock and counterclockwise to unlock.
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
WARNINGS
Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips.
To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit where they can be properly restrained.
Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while your vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot
protect the child from injury in a crash.
All occupants of your vehicle, including the driver, should always
properly wear their safety belts, even when an airbag supplemental restraint system is provided.
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a
cargo area, inside or outside of a
vehicle. In a crash, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly.
In a rollover crash, an unbelted
person is significantly more likely to
die than a person wearing a safety belt.
Each seating position in your vehicle
has a specific safety belt assembly
which is made up of one buckle and one tongue that are designed to be used as a pair. 1) Use the shoulder belt on the outside shoulder only. Never wear the shoulder belt under the arm. 2) Never swing the safety belt around your neck over the inside shoulder. 3) Never use a single belt for more than one person.
When possible, all children 12 years
old and under should be properly
restrained in a rear seating position.
WARNINGS
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 child anywhere near them.
Front and rear seat occupants,
including pregnant women, should
wear safety belts for optimum protection in an accident.
All seating positions in this vehicle have lap and shoulder safety belts. All occupants of the vehicle should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an airbag supplemental restraint system is provided.
The safety belt system consists of:
lap and shoulder safety belts
shoulder safety belt with automatic
locking mode, (except driver safety belt)
height adjuster at the front outboard
seating positions
retractor and anchor pretensioner at
the front outboard seating positions
belt tension sensor at the front
outboard passenger seating position
safety belt warning light and chime
crash sensors and monitoring system
with readiness indicator.
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The safety belt pretensioners are designed to activate in frontal, near-frontal and side crashes, and in rollovers. The safety belt pretensioners on the retractor and anchor at the front seating positions are designed to tighten the safety belts firmly against the occupant's body when activated. This helps increase the effectiveness of the safety belts. In frontal crashes, the safety belt pretensioners can be activated alone or, if the crash is of sufficient severity, together with the front airbags.
FASTENING THE SAFETY BELTS
The front outboard and rear safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts.
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1. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle.
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2. To unfasten, press the release button and remove the tongue from the buckle.
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When in use, the rear safety belts should be placed in the belt guides on the outboard seatbacks.
Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy
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. The shoulder portion of the safety belt should be positioned across the chest. Pregnant women should also follow this practice. See the following figure.
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Pregnant women should always wear their safety belt. The lap belt portion of a combination lap and shoulder belt should be positioned low across the hips below the belly and worn as tight as comfort will allow. The shoulder belt should be positioned to cross the middle of the shoulder and the center of the chest.
Safety Belt Locking Modes
WARNINGS
After any vehicle crash, the safety belt system at all passenger seating
positions must be checked by an authorized dealer to verify that the automatic locking retractor feature for child seats is still functioning properly. In addition, all safety belts should be checked for proper function.
Belt and retractor assembly must be
replaced if the safety belt assembly
automatic locking retractor feature or any other safety belt function is not operating properly when checked by an authorized dealer. Failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in crashes.
All safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts. The driver safety belt has the first type of locking mode, and the front outboard passenger and rear seat safety belts have both types of locking modes described as follows:
Vehicle Sensitive Mode
This is the normal retractor mode, which allows free shoulder belt length adjustment to your movements and locking in response to vehicle movement. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of about 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, the combination safety belts will lock to help reduce forward movement of the driver and passengers.
In addition, the retractor is designed to lock if the webbing is pulled out too quickly. If this occurs, let the belt retract slightly and pull webbing out again in a slow and controlled manner.
Automatic Locking Mode
In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. The automatic locking mode is not available on the driver safety belt.
When to Use the Automatic Locking Mode
This mode should be used any time a child safety seat, except a booster, is installed in passenger front or rear seating positions. Children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position whenever possible. See Child Safety (page 15).
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How to Use the Automatic Locking Mode
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1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt.
2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is pulled out.
Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking mode.
How to Disengage the Automatic Locking Mode
Unbuckle the combination lap and shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode.
Safety Belt Extension Assembly
WARNING
Do not use extensions to change the fit of the shoulder belt across the torso.
If the safety belt is too short when fully extended, a safety belt extension assembly can be obtained from an authorized dealer.
Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safety belt. Manufacturer identification is on a label located either at the end of the webbing or on the retractor behind the trim. Also, use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is too short for you when fully extended.
SAFETY BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
Position the safety belt height adjusters so that the belt rests
across the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adjust the safety belt correctly could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt and increase the risk of injury in a crash.
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To adjust the shoulder belt height, squeeze the button and slide the height adjuster up or down. Release the button and pull down on the height adjuster to make sure it is locked in place.
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SAFETY BELT WARNING LAMP AND INDICATOR CHIME
This lamp illuminates and an audible warning will sound if the
driver's safety belt has not been fastened when the vehicle's ignition is turned on.
Conditions of operation
Then...If...
The safety belt warning light illuminates 1-
2 minutes and the warning chime sounds
4-8 seconds.
The driver's safety belt is not buckled
before the ignition switch is turned to the
on position...
The safety belt warning light and warning
chime turn off.
The driver's safety belt is buckled while the
indicator light is illuminated and the
warning chime is sounding...
The safety belt warning light and indicator
chime remain off.
The driver's safety belt is buckled before
the ignition switch is turned to the on posi-
tion...
SAFETY BELT MINDER
Belt-Minder
This feature supplements the safety belt warning function by providing additional reminders that intermittently sound a tone and illuminate the safety belt warning light when you are in the driver seat or you have a front seat passenger and a safety belt is unbuckled.
The system uses information from the front passenger sensing system to determine if a front seat passenger is present and therefore potentially in need of a warning. To avoid activating the Belt-Minder feature for objects you place in the front passenger seat, only the front seat passengers receive warnings as determined by the front passenger sensing system.
If the Belt-Minder warnings expire (warnings for about five minutes) for one passenger (driver or front passenger), the other passenger can still cause the Belt-Minder feature to turn on.
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Then...If...
The Belt-Minder feature will not activate.You and the front seat passenger buckle
your safety belts before you switch the
ignition on or less than 1-2 minutes elapse
after you switch the ignition on...
The Belt-Minder feature activates, the
safety belt warning light illuminates and a
warning tone sounds for 6 seconds every
25 seconds, repeating for about 5 minutes
or until you and the front seat passenger
buckle your safety belts.
You or the front seat passenger do not
buckle your safety belts before your vehicle
reaches at least 6 mph (9.7 km/h) and 1-2
minutes elapse after you switch the ignition
on...
The Belt-Minder feature activates, the
safety belt warning light illuminates and a
warning tone sounds for 6 seconds every
25 seconds, repeating for about 5 minutes
or until you and the front seat passenger
buckle your safety belts.
The safety belt for the driver or front passenger is unbuckled for about 1 minute while the vehicle is traveling at least 6 mph
(9.7 km/h) and more than 1-2 minutes
elapse after you switch the ignition on...
Deactivating and Activating the Belt-Minder Feature
WARNING
While the system allows you to deactivate it, this system is designed
to improve your chances of being safely belted and surviving an accident. We recommend you leave the system activated for yourself and others who may use the vehicle.
Note: The driver and front passenger warnings switch on and off independently. When you perform this procedure for one seating position, do not buckle the other position as this will terminate the process.
Read Steps 1 - 4 thoroughly before proceeding with the programming procedure.
Before following the procedure, make sure that:
The parking brake is set.
The transmission is in park (P).
The ignition is off.
The driver and front passenger safety
belts are unbuckled.
1. Switch the ignition on. Do not start the vehicle.
2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off (about one minute). After Step 2, wait an additional five seconds before proceeding with Step 3. Once you start Step 3, you must complete the procedure within 60 seconds.
3. For the seating position being disabled, buckle then unbuckle the safety belt three times at a moderate speed, ending in the unbuckled state. After Step 3, the safety belt warning light turns on.
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4. While the safety belt warning light is on, buckle and then unbuckle the safety belt. After Step 4, the safety belt warning light flashes for confirmation.
This will switch the feature off for that seating position if it is currently on.
This will switch the feature on for that seating position if it is currently off.
CHILD RESTRAINT AND SAFETY BELT MAINTENANCE
Inspect the vehicle safety belts and child safety seat systems periodically to make sure they work properly and are not damaged. Inspect the vehicle and child seat safety belts to make sure there are no nicks, tears or cuts. Replace if necessary. All vehicle safety belt assemblies, including retractors, buckles, front safety belt buckle assemblies, buckle support assemblies (slide bar-if equipped), shoulder belt height adjusters (if equipped), shoulder belt guide on seat back (if equipped), child safety seat LATCH and tether anchors, and attaching hardware, should be inspected after a crash. Read the child restraint manufacturer's instructions for additional inspection and maintenance information specific to the child restraint.
Ford Motor Company recommends that all safety belt assemblies in use in vehicles involved in a crash be replaced. However, if the crash was minor and an authorized dealer finds that the belts do not show damage and continue to operate properly, they do not need to be replaced. Safety belt assemblies not in use during a crash should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted.
Properly care for safety belts. See Vehicle Care (page 236).
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The Personal Safety System provides an improved overall level of frontal crash protection to front seat occupants and is designed to help further reduce the risk of airbag-related injuries. The system is able to analyze different occupant conditions and crash severity before activating the appropriate safety devices to help better protect a range of occupants in a variety of frontal crash situations.
The Vehicle Personal Safety System consists of:
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints.
Front seat outboard safety belts with pretensioners, energy management retractors and safety belt usage sensors.
Driver seat position sensor.
Front passenger sensing system.
Passenger airbag off and on indicator
lamp.
Front crash severity sensors.
Restraints control module with impact
and safing sensors.
Restraint system warning light and backup tone.
The electrical wiring for the airbags, crash sensors, safety belt pretensioners, front safety belt usage sensors, driver seat position sensor, front passenger sensing system and indicator lights.
How Does the Personal Safety System Work?
The Personal Safety System can adapt the deployment strategy of the safety devices according to crash severity and occupant conditions. A collection of crash and occupant sensors provides information to the restraints control module. During a crash, the restraints control module may deploy the safety belt pretensioners, one or both stages of the dual-stage airbags based on crash severity and occupant conditions.
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
WARNINGS
Airbags do not inflate slowly or gently, and the risk of injury from a deploying airbag is the greatest close
to the trim covering the airbag module.
All occupants of your vehicle, including the driver, should always
properly wear their safety belts, even when an airbag supplemental restraint system is provided. Failure to properly wear your safety belt could seriously increase the risk of injury or death.
Always transport children 12 years
old and under in the back seat and
always properly use appropriate child restraints. Failure to follow this could seriously increase the risk of injury or death.
Never place your arm over the airbag
module as a deploying airbag can
result in serious arm fractures or other injuries.
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 the seat upon which the child seat is installed all the way back.
Do not attempt to service, repair, or
modify the airbag supplemental
restraint systems or its fuses as you could be seriously injured or killed. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Several airbag system components
get hot after inflation. Do not touch
them after inflation as this may result in serious injury.
If the airbag has deployed, the airbag
will not function again and must be
replaced immediately. If the airbag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in a crash.
The airbags are a supplemental restraint system and are designed to work with the safety belts to help protect the driver and right front passenger from certain upper body injuries. Airbags do not inflate slowly; there is a risk of injury from a deploying airbag.
Note: You will hear a loud bang and see a cloud of harmless powdery residue if an airbag deploys. This is normal.
The airbags inflate and deflate rapidly upon activation. After airbag deployment, it is normal to notice a smoke-like, powdery residue or smell the burnt propellant. This may consist of cornstarch, talcum powder (to lubricate the bag) or sodium compounds (for example, baking soda) that result from the combustion process that inflates the airbag. Small amounts of sodium hydroxide may be present which may irritate the skin and eyes, but none of the residue is toxic.
While the system is designed to help reduce serious injuries, contact with a deploying airbag may also cause abrasions or swelling. Temporary hearing loss is also a possibility as a result of the noise associated with a deploying airbag. Because airbags must inflate rapidly and with considerable force, there is the risk of death or serious injuries such as fractures, facial and eye injuries or internal injuries, particularly to occupants who are not properly restrained or are otherwise out of position at the time of airbag deployment. Thus, it is extremely important that occupants be properly restrained as far away from the airbag module as possible while maintaining vehicle control.
Routine maintenance of the airbags is not required.
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DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS
WARNINGS
Never place your arm or any objects over an airbag module. Placing your
arm over a deploying airbag can result in serious arm fractures or other injuries. Objects placed on or over the airbag inflation area may cause those objects to be propelled by the airbag into your face and torso causing serious injury.
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 the seat upon which the child seat is installed all the way back.
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The driver and front passenger airbags will deploy during significant frontal and near frontal crashes.
The driver and passenger front airbag system consists of:
Driver and passenger airbag modules.
Front passenger sensing system.
· Crash sensors and monitoring system with readiness indicator. See Crash Sensors and Airbag
Indicator (page 42).
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment
WARNING
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
recommends a minimum distance of at least 10 inches (25 centimeters) between an occupant’s chest and the driver airbag module.
To properly position yourself away from the airbag:
Move your seat to the rear as far as you
can while still reaching the pedals comfortably.
Recline the seat slightly (one or two
degrees) from the upright position.
After all occupants have adjusted their seats and put on safety belts, it is very important that they continue to sit properly. A properly seated occupant sits upright, leaning against the seat back, and centered on the seat cushion, with their feet comfortably extended on the floor. Sitting improperly can increase the chance of injury in a crash event. For example, if an occupant slouches, lies down, turns sideways, sits forward, leans forward or sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the chance of injury during a crash is greatly increased.
Children and Airbags
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 the seat upon which the child seat is installed all the way back.
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Children must always be properly restrained. Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of injury in a crash.
FRONT PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM
WARNINGS
Even with Advanced Restraints Systems, children 12 and under
should be properly restrained in a rear seating position. Failure to follow this could seriously increase the risk of injury or death.
Sitting improperly out of position or
with the seatback reclined too far
can take off weight from the seat cushion and affect the decision of the front passenger sensing system, resulting in serious injury or death in a crash.
Always sit upright against your
seatback, with your feet on the floor.
Any alteration or modification to the
front passenger seat may affect the
performance of the front passenger sensing system which could seriously increase the risk of injury or death.
This system works with sensors that are part of the front passenger seat and safety belt to detect the presence of a properly–seated occupant and determine if the front passenger frontal airbag should be enabled (may inflate) or not.
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The front passenger sensing system uses a passenger airbag off indicator which will illuminate and stay lit to remind you that the front passenger frontal airbag is disabled. The indicator lamp is located in the center stack of the instrument panel.
Note: When the ignition is first turned on, the passenger airbag off light will illuminate for a short period of time to confirm it is functional.
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The front passenger sensing system is designed to disable (will not inflate) the front passenger frontal airbag when the front passenger seat is unoccupied, or a rear facing infant seat, a forward-facing child restraint, or a booster seat is detected. Even with this technology, parents are strongly encouraged to always properly restrain children in the rear seat. The sensor also turns off the passenger front airbag and seat-mounted side airbag when the passenger seat is empty.
When the front passenger sensing system disables (will not inflate) the front passenger frontal airbag, the passenger airbag status indicator will illuminate and stay lit to remind you that the front passenger frontal airbag is disabled.
If the child restraint has been installed and the passenger airbag status indicator does not illuminate, then turn the vehicle off, remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the restraint following the child restraint manufacturers instructions.
The front passenger sensing system is designed to enable (may inflate) the front passenger frontal airbag anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the front passenger seat.
When the front passenger sensing system enables the front passenger frontal airbag (may inflate), the passenger airbag status indicator will not illuminate.
If a person of adult size is sitting in the front passenger seat, but the passenger airbag status indicator lamp is lit, it is possible that the person is not sitting properly in the seat. If this happens:
Turn the vehicle off and ask the person to place the seatback in the full upright position.
Have the person sit upright in the seat, centered on the seat cushion, with the person's legs comfortably extended.
Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in this position for about two minutes. This will allow the system to detect that person and enable the passengers frontal airbag.
If the passenger airbag status indicator lamp remains lit even after this, the person should be advised to ride in the rear seat.
Passenger airbagPassenger airbag status
indicator
Occupant
DisabledUnlitEmpty
DisabledLitChild
EnabledUnlitAdult
Note: When the passenger airbag status indicator lamp is illuminated, the passenger side airbag (seat mounted) may be disabled to avoid the risk of airbag deployment injuries.
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After all occupants have adjusted their seats and put on safety belts, it is very important that they continue to sit properly. A properly seated occupant sits upright, leaning against the seatback, and centered on the seat cushion, with their feet comfortably extended on the floor. Sitting improperly can increase the chance of injury in a crash event. For example, if an occupant slouches, lies down, turns sideways, sits forward, leans forward or sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the chance of injury during a crash is greatly increased.
If you think that the status of the passenger airbag off indicator lamp is incorrect, check for the following:
Objects lodged underneath the seat.
Objects between the seat cushion and
the center console.
Objects hanging off the seatback.
Objects stowed in the seatback map
pocket.
Objects placed on the occupant's lap.
Cargo interference with the seat
Other passengers pushing or pulling on
the seat.
Rear passenger feet and knees resting or pushing on the seat.
The conditions listed above may cause the weight of a properly seated occupant to be incorrectly interpreted by the passenger sensing system. The person in the front passenger seat may appear heavier or lighter due to the conditions described in the list above.
Make sure the front passenger sensing system is operating properly. See Crash Sensors
and Airbag Indicator (page 42).
If the airbag readiness lamp is lit, do the following:
The driver or adult passengers should check for objects that lodged underneath the front passenger seat, or cargo interfering with the seat.
If there are lodged objects, or cargo is interfering with the seat, take the following steps to remove the obstruction:
Pull the vehicle over.
Turn the vehicle off.
Driver or adult passengers should
check for any objects lodged underneath 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 is no longer illuminated.
If the airbag readiness lamp remains illuminated, this may or may not be a problem due to the front passenger sensing system.
Do not attempt to repair or service the system. Take your vehicle immediately to an authorized dealer.
If it is necessary to modify an advanced front airbag system to accommodate a person with disabilities, contact your authorized dealer.
SIDE AIRBAGS
WARNINGS
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 a deploying airbag. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a crash.
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WARNINGS
Do not use accessory seat covers. The use of accessory seat covers
may prevent the deployment of the side airbags and increase the risk of injury in an accident.
Do not lean your head on the door.
The side airbag could injure you as it
deploys from the side of the seatback.
Do not attempt to service, repair, or
modify the airbag, its fuses or the
seat cover on a seat containing an airbag as you could be seriously injured or killed. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
If the side airbag has deployed, the
airbag will not function again. The
side airbag system (including the seat) must be inspected and serviced by an authorized dealer. If the airbag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in a crash.
The side airbags are located on the outboard side of the seatbacks of the front seats. In certain sideways crashes, the airbag on the side affected by the crash will be inflated. The airbag was designed to inflate between the door panel and occupant to further enhance the protection provided occupants in side impact crashes.
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The system consists of the following:
A label or embossed side panel indicating that side airbags are fitted to your vehicle.
Side airbags located inside the driver and front passenger seatbacks.
Front passenger sensing system.
·Crash sensors and monitoring system with readiness indicator. See Crash Sensors and Airbag
Indicator (page 42). Note: The passenger sensing system will
deactivate the passenger seat-mounted side airbag if it detects an empty passenger seat.
The design and development of the side airbag system included recommended testing procedures that were developed by a group of automotive safety experts known as the Side Airbag Technical Working Group. These recommended testing procedures help reduce the risk of injuries related to the deployment of side airbags.
DRIVER KNEE AIRBAG
A driver's knee airbag is located under the instrument panel. During a crash, the restraints control module may activate the driver's knee airbag based on crash severity and occupant conditions. Under certain crash and occupant conditions, the drivers knee airbag may deploy but the drivers front airbag may not activate. As with front and side airbags, it is important to be properly seated and restrained to reduce the risk of death or serious injury.
Make sure the knee airbag is operating properly. See Crash
Sensors and Airbag Indicator
(page 42).
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SAFETY CANOPY
WARNINGS
Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the headliner
at the siderail that may come into contact with a deploying curtain airbag. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a crash.
Do not lean your head on the door.
The curtain airbag could injure you
as it deploys from the headliner.
Do not attempt to service, repair, or
modify the curtain airbags, its fuses,
the A, B, or C pillar trim, or the headliner on a vehicle containing curtain airbags as you could be seriously injured or killed. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
All occupants of your vehicle
including the driver should always
wear their safety belts even when an airbag supplemental restraint system and curtain airbag is provided. Failure to properly wear your safety belt could seriously increase the risk of injury or death.
To reduce risk of injury, do not
obstruct or place objects in the
deployment path of the curtain airbag.
If the curtain airbags have deployed,
the curtain airbags will not function
again. The curtain airbags (including the A, B and C pillar trim and headliner) must be inspected and serviced by an authorized dealer. If the curtain airbag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in a crash.
The Safety Canopy will deploy during significant side crashes or when a certain likelihood of a rollover event is detected by the rollover sensor. The Safety Canopy is mounted to the roof side-rail sheet metal, behind the headliner, above each row of seats. In certain sideways crashes or rollover events, the Safety Canopy will be activated, regardless of which seats are occupied. The Safety Canopy is designed to inflate between the side window area and occupants to further enhance protection provided in side impact crashes and rollover events.
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The system consists of the following:
Safety canopy curtain airbags located above the trim panels over the front and rear side windows identified by a label or wording on the headliner or roof-pillar trim.
A flexible headliner which opens above the side doors to allow air curtain deployment
· Crash sensors and monitoring system with a readiness indicator. See Crash Sensors
and Airbag Indicator (page 42).
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Children 12 years old and under should always be properly restrained in the rear seats. The Safety Canopy will not interfere with children restrained using a properly installed child or booster seat because it is designed to inflate downward from the headliner above the doors along the side window opening.
The design and development of the Safety Canopy included recommended testing procedures that were developed by a group of automotive safety experts known as the Side Airbag Technical Working Group. These recommended testing procedures help reduce the risk of injuries related to the deployment of side airbags (including the Safety Canopy).
CRASH SENSORS AND AIRBAG INDICATOR
WARNING
Modifying or adding equipment to the front end of your vehicle
(including frame, bumper, front end body structure and tow hooks) may affect the performance of the airbag system, increasing the risk of injury. Do not modify the front end of your vehicle.
Your vehicle has a collection of crash and occupant sensors which provide information to the restraints control module which deploys (activates) the front safety belt pretensioners, driver airbag, passenger airbag, seat mounted side airbags, and the Safety Canopy. Based on the type of accident (frontal impact, side impact or rollover) the restraints control module will deploy the appropriate safety devices.
The restraints control module also monitors the readiness of the above safety devices plus the crash and occupant sensors. A warning indicator light in the instrument cluster indicates the readiness of the safety system. If this warning indicator light is not functioning and there is another fault within the system, the message cluster may display an airbag failure warning. See Information Displays (page 91). You will hear five tones that repeat periodically until you repair the problem, the warning indicator light or both. Routine maintenance of the airbag is not required.
A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following:
The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after the ignition is turned on.
The readiness light will either flash or stay lit.
A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeat periodically until the problem, the light or both are repaired.
If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the supplemental restraint system serviced at an authorized dealer immediately. Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in the event of a crash.
The safety belt pretensioners and the airbag supplemental restraint system is designed to activate when your vehicle sustains frontal or sideways deceleration sufficient to cause the restraints control module to deploy a safety device or when a certain likelihood of a rollover event is detected by the rollover sensor.
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The fact that the safety belt pretensioners or airbags did not activate for both front seat occupants in a crash does not mean that something is wrong with the system. Rather, it means the restraints control module determined the accident conditions (for example, crash severity, belt usage) were not appropriate to activate these safety devices.
The design of the front airbags is to activate only in frontal and near-frontal crashes (not rollovers, side impacts or rear impacts) unless the crash causes sufficient frontal deceleration.
The design of the safety belt pretensioners is to activate in frontal, near-frontal and side crashes, and in rollovers.
The design of the side airbags is to inflate in certain side impact crashes. Side airbags may activate in other types of crashes if your vehicle experiences sufficient sideways motion or deformation.
The design of the Safety Canopy is to inflate in certain side impact crashes or rollover events. The Safety Canopy may activate in other types of crashes if your vehicle experiences sufficient sideways motion or deformation, or a certain likelihood of rollover.
AIRBAG DISPOSAL
Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Airbags must be disposed of by qualified personnel.
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GENERAL INFORMATION ON RADIO FREQUENCIES
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: Changes or modifications not expressively approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. The term IC before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met.
The typical operating range for your transmitter is approximately 33 ft (10 m). Vehicles with the remote start feature will have a greater range.
One of the following could cause a decrease in operating range:
Weather conditions.
Nearby radio towers.
Structures around the vehicle.
Other vehicles parked next to your
vehicle.
The radio frequency used by your remote control can also be used by other radio transmitters, for example amateur radios, medical equipment, wireless headphones, wireless remote controls, cell phones, battery chargers and alarm systems. If the frequencies are jammed, you will not be able to use your remote control. You can lock and unlock the doors with the key.
Note: Make sure to lock your vehicle before leaving it unattended.
Note: If you are in range, the remote control will operate if you press any button unintentionally.
Intelligent Access (If Equipped)
The system uses a radio frequency signal to communicate with your vehicle and authorize your vehicle to unlock when one of the following conditions are met:
You activate the front exterior door handle switch.
You press the luggage compartment button.
You press a button on the transmitter.
If excessive radio frequency interference is present in the area or if the transmitter battery is low, you may need to mechanically unlock your door. You can use the mechanical key blade in your intelligent access key to open the driver door in this situation. See Remote
Control (page 44).
REMOTE CONTROL
Integrated Keyhead Transmitters
(If Equipped)
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Use the key blade to start your vehicle and unlock or lock the driver door from outside your vehicle. The transmitter portion functions as the remote control.
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Note: Your vehicles keys came with a security label that provides important vehicle key cut information. Keep the label in a safe place for future reference.
Intelligent Access Key (If Equipped)
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Your intelligent access keys operate the power locks and the remote start system. The key must be in your vehicle to activate the push-button start system.
Mechanical Key Blade
The intelligent access key also contains a removable mechanical key blade that you can use to unlock the driver door.
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To release the mechanical key blade:
1. Press and hold the push buttons on the edges of the transmitter to release the cover. Carefully remove the cover.
2. Remove the key blade.
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Slide the release on the back of the transmitter to release the key blade, then pull the blade out.
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Note: Your vehicles back-up keys came with a security tag that provides important vehicle key cut information. Keep the tag in a safe place for future reference.
Replacing the Battery
Note: Refer to local regulations when
disposing of transmitter batteries. Note: Do not wipe off any grease on the
battery terminals or on the back surface of the circuit board.
Note: Replacing the battery does not delete the transmitter from the vehicle. The transmitter should operate normally.
The remote control uses one coin-type three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent.
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter
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1. Twist a thin coin in the slot of the transmitter near the key ring to remove the battery cover.
2. Remove the old battery.
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3. Insert the new battery. Refer to the instructions inside the transmitter for the correct orientation of the battery. Press the battery down to make sure it is fully in the housing.
4. Snap the battery cover back onto the transmitter.
Intelligent Access Key (Type 1)
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1. Press and hold the buttons on the edges to release the cover. Carefully remove the cover.
2. Remove the key blade.
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3. Twist the screwdriver in the position shown to start separating the two halves of the remote control.
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4. Twist the screwdriver in the position shown to separate the two halves of the remote control.
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Note: Do not touch the battery contacts or the printed circuit board with the screwdriver.
5. Carefully remove the battery with the screwdriver.
6. Install a new battery with the + facing downward.
7. Assemble the two halves of the remote control.
8. Install the key blade.
Intelligent Access Key (Type 2)
1. Remove the backup key from the transmitter.
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2. Twist a thin coin under the tab hidden behind the backup key head to remove the battery cover. Do not use the backup key to remove the cover or you could damage the intelligent access key.
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3. Remove the old battery.
4. Insert a new battery with the + facing downward. Press the battery down to make sure it is fully in the housing.
5. Snap the battery cover back onto the transmitter and install the backup key.
Car Finder
Press the lock button on the key twice within three seconds. The horn sounds and the turn signals flash. We recommend you use this method to locate your vehicle, rather than using the panic alarm.
Note: If locking was not successful or if any door or the liftgate is open, or if the hood is open on vehicles with a perimeter alarm or remote start, the horn does sound twice and the lamp does not flash.
Sounding a Panic Alarm (If Equipped)
Note: The panic alarm only operates when
the ignition is off.
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Press the button to activate the alarm. Press the button again or switch the ignition on to
deactivate it.
Remote Start (If Equipped)
WARNING
To avoid exhaust fumes, do not use remote start if your vehicle is parked indoors or areas that are not well
ventilated.
Note: Do not use remote start if your vehicle is low on fuel.
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The remote start button is on the transmitter.
This feature allows you to start your vehicle from outside the vehicle. The transmitter has an extended operating range.
Vehicles with automatic climate control can be configured to operate when the vehicle is remote started. See Automatic Climate Control (page 107).
Many states and provinces have restrictions for the use of remote start. Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements regarding remote start systems.
The remote start system does not work if any of the following occur:
The ignition is on.
The alarm system triggers.
You disable the feature.
The hood is open.
The transmission is not in P.
The vehicle battery voltage is too low.
The powertrain fault indicator was on
the last time your vehicle was driven.
Remote Starting the Vehicle
Note: You must press each button within
three seconds of each other. If you do not follow this sequence, your vehicle does not remote start, the exterior lamps do not flash twice, and the horn does not sound.
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The label on your transmitter details the starting procedure.
To remote start your vehicle:
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1. Press the lock button to lock all the doors.
2. Press the remote start button twice. The exterior lamps flash twice.
The horn sounds if the system fails to start, unless quiet start is on. Quiet start runs the blower fan at a slower speed to reduce noise. You can switch it on or off in the information display. See (page 91).
Note: If you remote start your vehicle with an integrated keyhead transmitter, you must switch the ignition on before driving your vehicle. If you remote start your vehicle with an intelligent access transmitter, you must press the START/STOP button on the instrument panel once while applying the brake pedal before driving your vehicle.
The power windows do not work during remote start and the radio does not turn on automatically.
The parking lamps remain on and the vehicle runs for 5, 10, or 15 minutes, depending on the setting.
Extending the Vehicle Run Time
Repeat Steps 1 and 2 with the vehicle still running to extend the run time for another remote start duration. If the duration is set to last 10 minutes, the duration extends by another 10 minutes. For example, if the vehicle had been running from the first remote start for five minutes, the vehicle continues to run now for a total of 20 minutes. You can extend the remote start up to a maximum of 30 minutes.
Wait at least five seconds before remote starting after a vehicle shutdown.
Turning the Vehicle Off After Remote Starting
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Press the button once. The parking lamps turns off.
You may have to be closer to the vehicle than when starting due to ground reflection and the added noise of the running vehicle.
You can disable or enable the remote start system through the information display. See (page 91).
REPLACING A LOST KEY OR REMOTE CONTROL
Replacement keys or remote controls can be purchased from an authorized dealer. Authorized dealers can program remote controls for your vehicle. See Passive Anti-Theft System (page 65).
To re-program the passive anti-theft system see an authorized dealer.
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
MyKey allows you to program keys with restricted driving modes to promote good driving habits. All but one of the keys programmed to the vehicle can be activated with these restricted modes.
Any keys that have not been programmed are referred to as administrator keys or admin keys. These can be used to:
Create a MyKey.
Program configurable MyKey settings.
Clear all MyKey features.
When you have programmed a MyKey, you can access the following information using the information display:
How many admin keys and MyKeys are programmed to your vehicle.
The total distance your vehicle has traveled using a MyKey.
Note: All MyKeys are programmed to the same settings. You cannot program them individually.
Note: For vehicles with push-button start, when both a MyKey and an admin remote transmitter are present, the admin remote transmitter will be recognized by the vehicle while switching the ignition on to start the vehicle.
Non-configurable Settings
The following settings cannot be changed by an admin key user:
Seat belt reminder or Belt Minder. You cannot disable this feature. The audio system will mute when the front seat passengers' safety belts are not fastened.
Early low fuel. The low-fuel warning activates earlier, giving the MyKey user more time to refuel.
Driver assist features, if equipped on your vehicle, are forced on: parking aid, blind spot information system (BLIS) with cross traffic alert, lane departure warning and forward collision warning system or active city-stop.
Configurable Settings
With an admin key, you can configure certain MyKey settings when you first create a MyKey and before you recycle the key or restart the vehicle. You can also change the settings afterward with an admin key.
A vehicle speed limit can be set. Warnings will be shown in the display followed by an audible tone when your vehicle reaches the set speed. You cannot override the set speed by fully depressing the accelerator pedal or by setting cruise control.
WARNING
Do not set MyKey maximum speed limit to a limit that will prevent the
driver from maintaining a safe speed considering posted speed limits and prevailing road conditions. The driver is always responsible to drive in accordance with local laws and prevailing conditions. Failure to do so could result in accident or injury.
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Various vehicle speed minders can be set. Once you select a speed, it will be shown in the display, followed by an audible tone when the preselected vehicle speed is exceeded.
Audio system maximum volume of 45%. A message will be shown in the display when you attempt to exceed the limited volume. Also, the speed-sensitive or compensated automatic volume control will be disabled.
Always on setting. When this is selected, you will not be able to turn off Advance Trac or traction control (if your vehicle is equipped with this feature).
CREATING A MYKEY
Use the information display to create a MyKey:
1. Insert the key you want to program into
the ignition. If your vehicle is equipped with a push-button start, hold the intelligent access key next to the steering column. Details on the correct fob placement and position is in another chapter. See Starting and Stopping the Engine (page
127).
2. Switch the ignition on.
3. Access the main menu on the
information display controls, and select Settings and then MyKey by pressing OK or the > button.
4. Press OK or the > button to select
Create MyKey.
5. When prompted, hold the OK button
until you see a message informing you to label this key as a MyKey. The key will be restricted at your vehicle's next start.
MyKey is successfully created. Make sure you label it so you can distinguish it from the admin keys.
You can also program configurable settings for the key(s). Refer to
Programming/Changing Configurable Settings.
Programming/Changing Configurable Settings
Use the information display to access your configurable MyKey settings:
1. Switch the ignition on using an admin key or fob.
2. Access the main menu on the information display controls, and select Settings, then MyKey by pressing OK or the > button.
3. Use the arrow buttons to get to a configurable feature.
4. Press OK or > to make a selection.
Note: You can clear or change your MyKey settings at any time during the same key cycle as you created the MyKey. Once you have switched the engine off, however, you will need an admin key to change or clear your MyKey settings.
CLEARING ALL MYKEYS
You can clear or change your MyKey settings using the information display control on the steering wheel. See Information Displays (page 91).
Switch the ignition on using an admin key or fob.
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To clear all MyKeys of all MyKey settings, press the left arrow button to access the main menu and scroll to:
Action and DescriptionMessage
Press the OK button.Settings
Press the OK button.MyKey
Press and hold the OK button until the following message displays.
Clear MyKey
All MyKeys
Cleared
Note: When you clear your MyKeys, you remove all restrictions and return all MyKeys to their original admin key status.
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CHECKING MYKEY SYSTEM STATUS
You can find information on programmed MyKey(s) using the information display control on the steering wheel. See
Information Displays (page 91).
To find information on programmed MyKey(s), press the left arrow button to access the main menu and scroll to:
DescriptionMessage
Press the OK button.Settings
Press the OK button.MyKey
Select one of the following:
Tracks the distance when drivers use a MyKey. The only way to delete the accumulated distance is by using an admin key to clear your MyKeys. If the distance does not accumulate as expected, then the intended user is not using the MyKey, or an admin key user recently cleared and then recreated a MyKey.
MyKey Dist.
Indicates the number of MyKeys programmed to your vehicle. Use this feature to detect how many MyKeys you have for your vehicle and determine when a MyKey has been deleted.
{0} MyKeys
Indicates how many admin keys are programmed to your vehicle. Use this feature to determine how many unrestricted keys you have for your vehicle, and detect if an additional MyKey has been programmed.
{0} Admin Keys
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USING MYKEY WITH REMOTE START SYSTEMS
MyKey is not compatible with non
Ford-approved, aftermarket remote start systems. If you choose to install a remote start system, see an authorized dealer for a Ford-approved remote start system.
MYKEY TROUBLESHOOTING
Potential CausesCondition
I cannot create a MyKey. The key or transmitter used to start the
vehicle does not have admin privileges.
The key or transmitter used to start the vehicle is the only admin key (there always has to be at least one admin key).
Vehicles with keyless start: The keyless start transmitter is not placed in the backup position. See Starting a Gasoline Engine (page 128).
SecuriLock passive anti-theft system is disabled or in unlimited mode.
The key or transmitter used to start your vehicle does not have admin privileges.
No MyKeys are created. See Creating a MyKey (page 51).
I cannot program the configurable settings.
The key or transmitter used to start your vehicle does not have admin privileges.
No MyKeys are created. See Creating a MyKey (page 51).
I cannot clear the MyKeys.
Purchase a new key from an authorized dealer.I lost the only admin key.
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Potential CausesCondition
Program a spare key. See Passive Anti-Theft System (page 65).
I lost a key.
MyKey distances do not accumulate. The MyKey user is not using the MyKey.
An admin key holder cleared the MyKeys and created new MyKeys.
The key system has been reset.
An admin transmitter is present at vehicle
start.
No MyKeys are created. See Creating a MyKey (page 51).
No MyKey functions with the keyless entry transmitter.
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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
You can use the power door lock control or the remote control to lock and unlock your vehicle.
Power Door Locks
The power door lock control is on the driver and front passenger door panels.
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B
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Door Lock Indicator
An LED on the instrument panel will light when you lock the doors. It is not a functional control.
Remote Control
Unlocking the Doors (Two-Stage Unlock)
Type 1
Type 2
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Press the button to unlock the driver door. Press the button again within three
seconds to unlock all doors. The turn signals will flash.
Press and hold both the lock and unlock buttons on the remote control for four seconds to disable or enable two-stage unlocking. Disabling two-stage unlocking allows all vehicle doors to unlock with one press of the button. The turn signals will flash twice to indicate a change to the unlocking mode. The unlocking mode applies to the remote control and intelligent access.
Intelligent access at the driver door will unlock all doors when you disable two-stage unlocking.
Locking the Doors
Type 1
Type 2
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Press the button to lock all the doors. The turn signals will illuminate.
Press the button again within three seconds to confirm that all the doors are closed. The doors will lock again, the horn will sound and the turn signals will flash if all the doors and the luggage compartment are closed.
Note: If locking was not successful or any door or the liftgate is open, or if the hood is open on vehicles with a perimeter alarm or remote start, the horn will sound twice and the lamps will not flash.
Liftgate
WARNINGS
Make sure all persons are clear of the liftgate area before using the liftgate control.
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WARNINGS
Make sure to close and latch the liftgate to prevent drawing exhaust
fumes into your vehicle. This will also prevent passengers and cargo from falling out. If you must drive with the liftgate open, keep the vents or windows open so outside air comes into your vehicle. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious personal injury.
Note: Be careful when opening or closing the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed area to avoid damaging the liftgate.
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Press twice within three seconds to:
unlatch a manual liftgate
open, close or stop the movement of
a power liftgate. See Power Liftgate (page 61).
Mechanical Key
Turn the top of the key toward the front of your vehicle once to lock all doors.
Turn the top of the key toward the rear of your vehicle once to unlock the driver door only.
Locking the Doors Individually
If the power locks fail to operate, lock the doors individually using the key in the position shown.
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Left-Hand Side
Turn clockwise to lock.
Right-Hand Side
Turn counterclockwise to lock.
Opening a Rear Door from Inside
Pull the interior door release handle twice to unlock and open a rear door. The first pull unlocks the door and the second pull will unlatch the door.
Activating Intelligent Access (If
Equipped)
The intelligent access key must be within 3 feet (1 meter) of your vehicle.
At the Front Doors
Pull a front exterior door handle to unlock and open the door. The unlock sensor is on the back of the handle. Make sure not to touch the lock sensor area on the front of the handle.
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Press and hold the lock sensor area for about a second to lock your vehicle. To avoid unlocking the door inadvertently, make sure you only touch the lock sensor and not other areas of the door handle.
After locking the doors with the lock sensor, there is a brief delay before you can unlock your vehicle. This delay lets you pull the handle to make sure it locked.
Note: Keep the door handle surface clean to avoid issues with operation.
At the Liftgate
Press the exterior liftgate release button on the top of the liftgate pull-cup handle.
Smart Unlocks For Integrated Keyhead Transmitter
This feature helps to prevent you from locking yourself out of your vehicle if your key is still in the ignition.
When you open one of the front doors and lock your vehicle with the power door lock control, all the doors will lock then unlock if your key is still in the ignition.
You can still lock your vehicle with the key in the ignition by pressing the lock button on the transmitter even if the doors are not closed.
If both front doors are closed, you can lock your vehicle by any method, regardless of whether the key is in the ignition or not.
Smart Unlocks For Intelligent Access Keys (If Equipped)
This feature helps to prevent you from unintentionally locking your intelligent access key inside your vehicles passenger compartment or rear cargo area.
When you lock your vehicle using the power door lock control (with the door open, vehicle in park and ignition off), your vehicle will search for an intelligent access key in the passenger compartment after you close the door. If your vehicle finds a key, all of the doors will immediately unlock.
In order to override the smart unlock feature and intentionally lock the intelligent access key inside your vehicle, you can lock your vehicle after all doors are closed by pressing the lock button on another intelligent access key or touching the locking area on the handle with another intelligent access key in your hand.
When you open one of the front doors and lock your vehicle using the power door lock control, all doors will lock then unlock if the ignition is on.
Autolock (If Equipped)
The autolock feature will lock all the doors when:
all doors are closed
the ignition is on,
you shift into any gear putting your
vehicle in motion, and
your vehicle attains a speed greater than 4 mph (7 km/h).
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Autounlock (If Equipped)
The autounlock feature will unlock all the doors when:
the ignition is on, all the doors are closed, and your vehicle has been in motion at a speed greater than 4 mph (7 km/h);
your vehicle comes to a stop and you switch the ignition off or to accessory; and
you open the driver door within 10 minutes of the switching the ignition off or to accessory.
Note: The doors will not autounlock if you electronically lock your vehicle after you switch the ignition off and before you open the driver door.
Enabling or Disabling Autolock and Autounlock
Note: Your authorized dealer can perform
this procedure, or you can do the procedure yourself.
To enable or disable these features, do the following:
Note: You will have 30 seconds to complete the procedure.
1. Switch the ignition on.
2. Press the power door unlock button three times.
3. Switch the ignition off.
4. Press the power door unlock button three times.
5. Switch the ignition on. The horn will sound indicating your vehicle is in programming mode.
Autolock: Press the power door unlock button then the lock button. The horn will sound once if disabled or twice (one short and one long) if enabled.
Autounlock: Press the power door lock button then the unlock button. The horn will sound once if disabled or twice (one short and one long) if enabled.
After programming the feature, switch the ignition off. The horn will sound once indicating programming is complete.
Note: You can enable or disable the autounlock feature independently of the autolock feature.
Illuminated Entry
The interior lamps and select exterior lamps will illuminate when you unlock the doors with the remote entry system.
The illuminated entry system will turn off the lights if:
you start your vehicle,
you press the remote control lock
button, or
after 25 seconds of illumination. The lights will not turn off if:
you turn them on with the lamp control, or
any door is open.
Illuminated Exit
The interior lamps and select exterior lamps will illuminate when all doors are closed and you switch the ignition off.
The lamps will turn off if all the doors remain closed and:
25 seconds elapse, or
you lock your vehicle from the outside.
Battery Saver
If you leave the courtesy lamps or dome lamps on and switch the ignition off, the battery saver shuts them off after some time.
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Accessory Mode Battery Saver for Intelligent Access Keys (If Equipped)
If you leave the ignition on after leaving your vehicle, it will shut off 15 minutes after you close all of the doors.
MANUAL LIFTGATE
WARNINGS
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a
vehicle. In a crash, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious personal injury or death.
Make sure to close and latch the
liftgate to prevent drawing exhaust
fumes into your vehicle. This will also prevent passengers and cargo from falling out. If you must drive with the liftgate open, keep the vents or windows open so outside air comes into your vehicle. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious personal injury.
Note: Be careful when opening or closing the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed area to avoid damaging the liftgate.
Note: Do not hang anything, for example a bike rack, from the glass or liftgate. This could damage the liftgate and its components.
Note: Do not leave the liftgate open while driving. This could damage the liftgate and its components.
Opening the Liftgate
Manually
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Press the button located in the top of the liftgate pull cup handle to unlatch the liftgate, and then pull on the outside handle.
With the Remote Control
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Press the button twice within three seconds to unlock the liftgate. Manually open the
liftgate.
Closing the Liftgate
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A handle is located inside the liftgate to help with closing.
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POWER LIFTGATE (If Equipped)
WARNINGS
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a
vehicle. In a crash, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Make sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and properly using a safety belt. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious personal injury or death.
Make sure to close and latch the
liftgate to prevent drawing exhaust
fumes into your vehicle. This will also prevent passengers and cargo from falling out. If you must drive with the liftgate open, keep the vents or windows open so outside air comes into your vehicle. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious personal injury.
Keep keys out of reach of children.
Do not allow children to operate or
play near an open or moving power liftgate. You should supervise the operation of the power liftgate at all times.
Note: Make sure that you close the liftgate before operating or moving your vehicle, especially in an enclosure, like a garage or a parking structure. This could damage the liftgate and its components.
Note: Do not hang anything, for example a bike rack, from the glass or liftgate. This could damage the liftgate and its components.
The liftgate only operates with the transmission in park (P).
Two warning tones sound as the liftgate begins to power close. Three short chimes indicate a problem with the open or close request, caused by:
The ignition is on and the transmission is not in park (P).
The battery voltage is below the minimum operating voltage.
The vehicle speed is at or above 3 mph (5 km/h).
If the liftgate starts to close after it has fully opened, this indicates there may be excessive weight on the liftgate or a possible gas strut failure. A repetitive chime sounds and the liftgate closes under control. Remove any excessive weight from the liftgate. If the liftgate continues to close after opening, have the system checked by an authorized dealer.
Opening and Closing the Liftgate
WARNING
Make sure all persons are clear of the power liftgate area before using the power liftgate control.
Note: Be careful when opening or closing the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed area to avoid damaging the liftgate.
Note: Do not leave the liftgate open while driving. This could damage the liftgate and its components.
From the Instrument Panel
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Press the button on the instrument panel.
With the Remote Control
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Press the button twice within three seconds.
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With the Outside Control Button
Opening the Liftgate
1. Unlock the liftgate with the remote control or power door unlock control. If an intelligent access key is within 3 ft (1 m) of the liftgate, the liftgate unlocks when you press the liftgate release button.
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2. Press the control button located in the top of the liftgate pull-cup handle.
Note: Allow the power system to open the liftgate. Manually pushing or pulling the liftgate may activate the systems obstacle detection feature and stop the power operation or reverse its direction. Manually interfering with the liftgate motion may also replicate a gas strut failure.
Closing the Liftgate
WARNING
Keep clear of the liftgate when activating the rear switch.
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Press and release the liftgate control button.
Stopping the Liftgate Movement
You can stop the liftgate movement by doing any of the following:
Pressing the liftgate control button.
Pressing the liftgate button on the
remote control twice.
Pressing the liftgate button on the instrument panel.
Activating the obstacle detection feature.
Moving your foot under and away from the center rear bumper in a single-kick motion.
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*
This method only works for vehicles with
the hands-free liftgate feature.
Setting the Liftgate Open Height
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Stop the liftgate movement by pressing the control button on the liftgate when it reaches the desired height.
Note: Once the liftgate has stopped moving, you can also manually move it to the desired height.
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3. Press and hold the liftgate control button on the liftgate until you hear a chime, indicating programming is complete.
Note: You can only use the liftgate control button to program the height.
Note: You cannot program the height if the liftgate position is too low.
The new open liftgate height is recalled when the power liftgate is opened. To change the programmed height, repeat the above procedure. Once you open the power liftgate, you can manually move it to a different height.
Note: The system recalls the new programmed height until you reprogram it, even if you disconnect the battery.
When operating the power liftgate after you have programmed a lower height than fully open, you can fully open the liftgate by manually pushing it upward to the maximum open position.
Obstacle Detection
When Closing
The system stops when it detects an obstacle. Two short tones sound and the system reverses to open. Once you remove the obstacle, you can power close the liftgate.
Note: Entering your vehicle while the liftgate is closing can cause your vehicle to bounce and activate obstacle detection. To prevent this, let the power liftgate close completely before you enter your vehicle. Before driving off, check the instrument cluster for a liftgate or door ajar message or warning indicator. Failure to do this could result in unintentionally leaving the liftgate open while driving.
When Opening
The system stops when it detects an obstacle and two short tones sound. Once you remove the obstacle, you can continue to operate the liftgate.
Hands-Free Feature (If Equipped)
Make sure you have an intelligent access transmitter within 3 ft (1 m) of the liftgate.
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1. Move your foot under and away from the rear bumper detection area in a single-kick motion. Do not move your foot sideways or the sensors may not detect the motion.
2. The liftgate powers open or close.
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Note: Allow the power system to open the
liftgate. Manually pushing or pulling the liftgate may activate the systems obstacle detection feature and stop the power operation or reverse its direction. Manually interfering with the liftgate motion may also replicate a gas strut failure.
Note: Splashing water may cause the hands-free liftgate to open. Keep the intelligent access key away from the rear bumper detection area when washing your vehicle.
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PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
SecuriLock®
The system helps prevent your vehicle from starting unless you use a coded key programmed to your vehicle. Using the wrong key may prevent your vehicle from starting. A message may appear in the information display.
If you are unable to start your vehicle with a correctly coded key, a malfunction has happened. A message may appear in the information display.
Note: The system is not compatible with non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection.
Note: Metallic objects, electronic devices or a second coded key on the same key chain may cause vehicle starting issues if they are too close to the key when starting your vehicle. Prevent these objects from touching the coded key while starting the engine. Switch the ignition off, move all objects on the key chain away from the coded key and restart your vehicle if a problem occurs.
Note: Do not leave a duplicate coded key in your vehicle. Always take your keys and lock all doors when leaving your vehicle.
Automatic Arming
Your vehicle arms immediately after you switch the ignition off.
Automatic Disarming
Switching the ignition on with a coded key disarms your vehicle.
Replacement Keys
Note: Your vehicle comes equipped with
two integrated keyhead transmitters or two intelligent access keys.
The integrated keyhead transmitter functions as a programmed ignition key that operates all the locks and starts your vehicle, as well as a remote control.
The intelligent access key functions as a programmed key that operates the driver door lock and activates the intelligent access with push button start system, as well as a remote control.
If your programmed transmitters or standard SecuriLock coded keys (integrated keyhead transmitters only) are lost or stolen and you do not have an extra coded key, you will need to have your vehicle towed to an authorized dealer. You need to erase the key codes from your vehicle and program new coded keys.
Store an extra programmed key away from your vehicle in a safe place to help prevent any inconveniences. See your authorized dealer to purchase additional spare or replacement keys.
Programming a Spare Integrated Keyhead Transmitter
Note: You can program a maximum of eight
coded keys to your vehicle. All eight can be integrated keyhead transmitters.
You can program your own integrated keyhead transmitter or standard SecuriLock coded keys to your vehicle. This procedure will program both the vehicle immobilizer keycode and the remote entry portion of the remote control to your vehicle
Only use integrated keyhead transmitters or standard SecuriLock keys.
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You must have two previously programmed coded keys and the new unprogrammed key readily accessible. See your authorized dealer to have the spare key programmed if two previously programmed coded keys are not available.
Read and understand the entire procedure before you begin.
1. Insert the first previously programmed coded key into the ignition.
2. Switch the ignition from off to on. Keep the ignition on for at least three seconds, but no more than 10 seconds.
3. Switch the ignition off and remove the first coded key from the ignition.
4. After three seconds but within 10 seconds of switching the ignition off, insert the second previously coded key into the ignition.
5. Switch the ignition from off to on. Keep the ignition on for at least three seconds, but no more than 10 seconds.
6. Switch the ignition off and remove the second previously programmed coded key from the ignition.
7. After three seconds but within 10 seconds of switching the ignition off and removing the previously programmed coded key, insert the new unprogrammed key into the ignition.
8. Switch the ignition from off to on. Keep the ignition on for at least six seconds.
9. Remove the newly programmed coded key from the ignition.
If the key has been successfully programmed it will start your vehicle and operate the remote entry system (if the new key is an integrated keyhead transmitter).
If programming was not successful, wait 10 seconds and repeat Steps 1 through 8. If you are still unsuccessful, take your vehicle to your authorized dealer.
Programming a Spare Intelligent Access Key
See your authorized dealer to have additional keys programmed to your vehicle.
ANTI-THEFT ALARM (If Equipped)
The system warns you of an unauthorized entry to your vehicle. It triggers if any door, the luggage compartment or the hood opens without using the key or remote control.
The direction indicators flash and the horn sounds if unauthorized entry is attempted while the alarm is armed.
Take all remote controls to an authorized dealer if there is any potential alarm problem with your vehicle.
Arming the Alarm
The alarm is ready to arm when there is not a key in the ignition. Electronically lock the vehicle to arm the alarm.
Disarming the Alarm
Disarm the alarm by any of the following actions:
Unlock the doors or luggage compartment with the remote control or keyless entry keypad.
Switch the ignition on or start the vehicle.
Use a key in the drivers door to unlock the vehicle, then switch the ignition on within 12 seconds.
Note: Pressing the panic button on the remote control will stop the horn and signal indicators, but will not disarm the system.
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ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL
WARNING
Do not adjust the steering wheel when your vehicle is moving.
Note: Make sure that you are sitting in the correct position. See Sitting in the Correct Position (page 112).
1
2
2
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1. Unlock the steering column.
2. Adjust the steering wheel to the desired position.
3
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3. Lock the steering column.
AUDIO CONTROL (If Equipped)
Select the required source on the audio unit.
You can operate the following functions with the control:
C
D
A
B
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Volume up.A Seek up or next.B
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Volume down.C Seek down or previous.D
Seek, Next or Previous
Press the seek button to:
Tune the radio to the next or previous stored preset.
Play the next or the previous track.
Press and hold the seek button to:
Tune the radio to the next station up or down the frequency band.
Seek through a track.
VOICE CONTROL (If Equipped)
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Pull the control to select or deselect voice control.
CRUISE CONTROL
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See Cruise Control (page 175).
INFORMATION DISPLAY CONTROL
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See Information Displays (page 91).
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Multimedia Controls
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Use the arrows on the right side of the steering wheel to navigate through the information display menus. Press OK to make a selection.
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS
Note: Fully defrost the windshield before
switching on the windshield wipers. Note: Make sure the windshield wipers are
switched off before entering a car wash. Note: Clean the windshield and wiper
blades if they begin to leave streaks or smears. If that does not resolve the issue, install new wiper blades.
Note: Do not operate the wipers on a dry windshield. This may scratch the glass, damage the wiper blades or cause the wiper motor to burn out. Always use the windshield washers before wiping a dry windshield.
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Single wipeA Intermittent wipeB Normal wipeC High speed wipeD
Intermittent Wipe
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Short wipe intervalA Intermittent wipeB Long wipe intervalC
Use the rotary control to adjust the intermittent wipe interval.
Speed dependent wipers (if equipped)
When your vehicle speed increases, the interval between wipes will decrease.
AUTOWIPERS (If Equipped)
Note: Fully defrost the windshield before
switching on the windshield wipers. Note: Make sure you switch off the
windshield wipers before entering a car wash.
Note: Clean the windshield and wiper blades if they begin to leave streaks or smears. If that does not resolve the issue, install new wiper blades.
Note: If you switch on the autolamps with the autowipers, the low beam headlamps will turn on automatically when the rain sensor turns on the windshield wipers continuously.
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Note: During wet or winter driving
conditions with ice, snow or a salty road mist, inconsistent or unexpected wiping or smearing may occur.
In these conditions, you can do the following:
Lower the sensitivity of the autowipers to reduce the amount of smearing.
Switch to normal or high-speed wipe.
Switch the autowipers off.
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High sensitivityA OnB Low sensitivityC
The autowipers feature uses a rain sensor that is located in the area around the interior rear view mirror. The rain sensor monitors the amount of moisture on the windshield and automatically turns the wipers on. It will adjust the wiper speed by the amount of moisture that the sensor detects on the windshield.
Use the rotary control to adjust the sensitivity of the rain sensor. Set the control to low sensitivity, and the wipers will turn on when the rain sensor detects a large amount of moisture on the windshield. Set the control to high sensitivity, and the wipers will turn on when the rain sensor detects a small amount of moisture on the windshield.
Keep the outside of the windshield clean. The rain sensor is very sensitive. Dirt or debris around the interior rear view mirror area will affect the autowipers' performance. For example, the autowipers may turn on if dirt, mist or insects hit the windshield.
REAR WINDOW WIPER AND WASHERS
Rear Window Wiper
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Intermittent wipeA Low-speed wipeB OffC
Press the top of the button at the end of the lever to switch on the intermittent wiper. Press the button again to switch on low-speed wipe. Press the bottom of the button to switch the wiper off, or to change the wiper speed from low-speed to intermittent.
When you shift into R (Reverse), the rear wiper will turn on to intermittent if the front wipers are activated.
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Rear Window Washer
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To use the rear washer function, push the lever away from you. When you release the lever, the wiper will operate for a short time.
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LIGHTING CONTROL
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OffA Parking lamps, instrument panel
lamps, license plate lamps and tail lamps
B
HeadlampsC
High Beams
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Push the lever forward to switch the high beams on.
Push the lever forward again or pull the lever toward you to switch the high beams off.
Headlamp Flasher
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Pull the lever toward you slightly and release it to flash the headlamps.
AUTOLAMPS (If Equipped)
WARNING
The autolamps switch position may not activate the headlamps in all low
visibility conditions, such as daytime fog. Always ensure that your headlamps are switched to auto or on, as appropriate, during all low visibility conditions. Failure to do so may result in a collision.
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When the lighting control is in the autolamps position, the headlamps automatically turn on in low light situations or when the wipers activate.
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If equipped, the following also activate when the lighting control is in the autolamps position and you switch them on in the information display:
Configurable daytime running lamps.
Automatic high beam control.
Adaptive headlamp control.
The headlamps remain on for a period of time after you switch the ignition off. Use the information display controls to adjust the period of time that the headlamps remain on. See Information Displays (page 91).
Note: With the headlamps in the autolamps position, you cannot switch the high beam headlamps on until the autolamps system turns the low beam headlamps on.
Windshield Wiper Activated Headlamps
The windshield wiper activated headlamps turn on within 10 seconds when you switch the windshield wipers on and the lighting control is in the autolamps position. They turn off approximately 60 seconds after you switch the windshield wipers off.
The headlamps will not turn on by wiper activation:
During a mist wipe.
When the wipers are on to clear washer
fluid during a wash condition.
If the wipers are in intermittent mode.
Note: If you switch autolamps and autowipers on, the headlamps will automatically turn on when the windshield wipers continuously operate.
INSTRUMENT LIGHTING DIMMER
Note: If you disconnect the battery or it
becomes discharged, the illuminated components will switch to the maximum setting.
Vehicles With Front Fog Lamps
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Press repeatedly or press and hold until the desired level is reached.
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Vehicles Without Front Fog Lamps
A B
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Press repeatedly or press and hold to dim.
A
Press repeatedly or press and hold to brighten.
B
HEADLAMP EXIT DELAY
After you switch the ignition off, you can switch the headlamps on by pulling the direction indicator lever toward you. You will hear a short tone. The headlamps will switch off automatically after three minutes with any door open or 30 seconds after the last door has been closed. You can cancel this feature by pulling the direction indicator toward you again or switching the ignition on.
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (If
Equipped)
WARNING
The daytime running lamps system
does not activate the rear lamps and
may not provide adequate lighting during low visibility driving conditions. Also, the autolamps switch position may not activate the headlamps in all low visibility conditions, such as daytime fog. Make sure the headlamps are switched to auto or on, as appropriate, during all low visibility conditions. Failure to do so may result in a crash.
Type 1 - Conventional (Non­Configurable)
The daytime running lamps turn on when:
1. The ignition is switched to the on
position.
2. The transmission is not in park (P) for
vehicles with automatic transmissions or the parking brake is released for vehicles with manual transmissions.
3. The lighting control is in the off, parking
lamp or autolamps positions.
4. The headlamps are off.
Type 2 - Configurable
Switch the daytime running lamps on or off using the information display controls. See Information Displays (page 91).
The daytime running lamps turn on when:
1. They are switched on in the information
display. See Information Displays (page 91).
2. The ignition is switched to the on
position.
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3. The transmission is not in park (P) for vehicles with automatic transmissions or the parking brake is released for vehicles with manual transmissions.
4. The lighting control is in the autolamps position.
5. The headlamps are off.
The other lighting control switch positions do not activate the daytime running lamps, and you can use them to temporarily override autolamp control.
When switched off in the information display, the daytime running lamps are off in all lighting control switch positions.
FRONT FOG LAMPS
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Press the control to switch the fog lamps on or off.
You can switch the fog lamps on when the lighting control is in any position except Off and the high beams are not on.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
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Push the lever up or down to use the direction indicators.
Note: Tap the lever up or down to make the direction indicators flash three times to indicate a lane change.
INTERIOR LAMPS
The lamps will switch on when one of the following conditions have been met:
You open any door.
You press a remote control button.
You press switch B on the front interior
lamp.
Front Interior Lamp (If Equipped)
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C
AB
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(A) Door function switch. Press this switch to disable the interior
lamps. The door function indicator lamp will illuminate yellow with lamps disabled. Press the switch again to turn interior lamps back on. The indicator lamp will illuminate blue.
(B) All lamps on and off switch.
(C)Passenger individual lamp on
and off switch.
(D) Driver individual lamp on and
off switch.
Front Interior Lamp - With Panorama Roof (If Equipped)
Driver Side Lamp
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A
C
(A) Door function switch. Press
this switch to disable the interior
lamps. The door function indicator lamp will illuminate yellow with lamps disabled. Press the switch again to turn interior lamps back on. The indicator lamp will illuminate blue.
(B) All lamps on and off switch.
(C) Individual lamp on and off
switch.
Passenger Side Lamp
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(A) Individual lamp on and off switch.
Rear Interior Lamp (If Equipped)
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(A)Passenger side lamp on and off switch.
(B)Driver side lamp on and off switch.
AMBIENT LIGHTING (If Equipped)
The ambient lighting system illuminates the interior with a choice of several colors. The ambient lighting control is located in the overhead console.
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A B C
Color paletteA Control knobB Search modeC
Rotate B past the first detent to switch on and adjust to the desired brightness.
Press A to cycle through the color choices. Press C to switch on all interior lamps and
the ambient lighting. Press C again to switch off the interior lamps and return the ambient lighting to the previously selected color.
The ambient lighting will switch on when the following conditions have been met:
you switch the ignition on
you switch the headlamps on
The ambient lighting will remain on until you switch the ignition off and one of the following conditions have been met:
you lock your vehicle
the accessory delay timer expires.
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POWER WINDOWS
WARNINGS
Do not leave children unattended in your vehicle and do not let them play with the power windows. They may
seriously injure themselves.
When closing the power windows, you should verify they are free of
obstructions and make sure that children and pets are not in the proximity of the window openings.
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Note: You may hear a pulsing noise when just one of the windows is open. Lower the opposite window slightly to reduce this noise.
Press the switch to open the window. Lift the switch to close the window.
One-Touch Down
Press the switch fully and release it. Press again or lift it to stop the window.
One-Touch Up
Lift the switch fully and release it. Press or lift it again to stop the window.
Window Lock
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Press the control to lock or unlock the rear window controls. It illuminates when you lock the rear window controls.
Bounce-Back (If Equipped)
The window will stop automatically while closing. It will reverse some distance if there is an obstacle in the way.
Overriding the Bounce-Back Feature
WARNING
When you override the bounce-back feature the window will not reverse
if it detects an obstacle. Take care when closing the windows to avoid personal injury or damage to your vehicle.
Proceed as follows to override this protection feature when there is a resistance, for example in winter:
1. Close the window twice until it reaches
the point of resistance and let it reverse.
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2. Close the window a third time to the point of resistance. The bounce-back feature is now disabled and you can close the window manually. The window will go past the point of resistance and you can close it fully.
See an authorized dealer as soon as possible if the window does not close after the third attempt.
Resetting the Bounce-Back Feature
WARNING
The bounce-back feature remains turned off until you reset the memory.
If you have disconnected the battery, you must reset the bounce-back memory separately for each window.
1. Lift and hold the switch until the window is fully closed.
2. Release the switch.
3. Lift the switch again for one more second.
4. Press and hold the switch until the window is fully open.
5. Release the switch.
6. Lift and hold the switch until the window is fully closed.
7. Open the window and then try to close it automatically.
8. Reset and repeat the procedure if the window does not close automatically.
Accessory Delay (If Equipped)
You can use the window switches for several minutes after you switch the ignition off or until you open either front door.
GLOBAL OPENING
You can use the remote control to operate the windows with the ignition off.
Note: To operate this feature, accessory delay must not be active.
Opening the Windows
You can use the global opening feature to open the windows only for a short time after you unlock your vehicle by using the remote control.
To use the global opening feature:
1. Press and release the remote control unlock button.
2. Press the remote control unlock button again and hold it for approximately three seconds. Release the control when the windows begin to open.
3. Press the lock or unlock button on your remote control to stop the window opening function.
Note: Contact an authorized Ford dealer to deactivate this feature.
EXTERIOR MIRRORS
Power Exterior Mirrors
WARNING
Do not adjust the mirrors when your vehicle is moving.
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A C
B
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Left-hand mirrorA OffB Right-hand mirrorC
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Press the arrows to adjust the mirror.
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors
Push the mirror toward the door window glass. Make sure that you fully engage the mirror in its support when returning it to its original position.
Signal Indicator Mirrors
The outer portion of the appropriate mirror housing blinks when you activate the turn signal.
Heated Exterior Mirrors (If Equipped)
See Heated Windows and Mirrors (page
110).
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors
WARNING
Objects in the blind spot mirror are closer than they appear.
Blind spot mirrors have an integrated convex mirror built into the upper outboard corner of the exterior mirrors. They are designed to increase your visibility along the side of your vehicle.
Check the main mirror first before a lane change, then check the blind spot mirror. If no vehicles are present in the blind spot mirror and the traffic in the adjacent lane is at a safe distance, signal that you intend to change lanes. Glance over your shoulder to verify traffic is clear and carefully change lanes.
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B
C
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The image of the approaching vehicle is small and near the inboard edge of the main mirror when it is at a distance. The image becomes larger and begins to move outboard across the main mirror as the vehicle approaches (A). The image will transition from the main mirror and begin to appear in the blind spot mirror as the vehicle approaches (B). The vehicle will transition to your peripheral field of view as it leaves the blind spot mirror (C).
INTERIOR MIRROR
WARNING
Do not adjust the mirror when your vehicle is moving.
Note: Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or other petroleum or ammonia-based cleaning products.
You can adjust the interior mirror to your preference. Some mirrors also have a second pivot point. This lets you move the mirror head up or down and from side to side.
Pull the tab below the mirror toward you to reduce glare at night.
Auto-Dimming Mirror (If Equipped)
Note: Do not block the sensors on the front
and back of the mirror. Mirror performance may be affected. A rear center passenger or raised rear center head restraint may also block light from reaching the sensor.
The mirror will dim automatically to reduce glare when bright lights are detected from behind your vehicle. It will automatically return to normal reflection when you select reverse gear to make sure you have a clear view when backing up.
SUN VISORS
Illuminated Vanity Mirror (If Equipped)
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Lift the cover to switch the lamp on.
SUN SHADES (If Equipped)
WARNINGS
Do not let children play with the sun shade or leave them unattended in the vehicle. They may seriously hurt
themselves.
When closing the sun shade, you should verify that it is free of
obstructions and make sure that children and pets are not in the proximity of the sunshade.
The control is located in the overhead console.
The sun shade has a one-touch open and close feature. To stop motion during one-touch operation, press the control a second time.
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Opening and Closing the Sun Shade
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Fully press and release the front of the control to open the sun shade.
Fully press and release the rear of the control to close the sun shade.
Bounce-Back
The sun shade will stop automatically while closing. It will reverse some distance if there is an obstacle in the way.
Sun Shade Relearning
WARNING
The bounce-back function is not active during this procedure. Make sure that there are no obstacles in
the way of the moving sun shade.
Note: You must start the relearning process within 30 seconds of switching the ignition on.
In case the sun shade no longer opens or closes properly, follow this relearning procedure:
1. Press the front of the control to the first action point twice and release it within two seconds.
2. Press the rear of the control to the first action point twice and release it within two seconds.
3. Press and hold the front of the control to the first action point, until the sun shade fully opens.
4. Press and hold the rear of the control to the first action point, until the sun shade fully closes.
If you do not complete Step 2 within 15 seconds of Step 1, the relearning function end. Switch the ignition off, wait for another 30 seconds and then switch the ignition back on again. Start the procedure again from the beginning.
Confirm that relearning was successful by opening and closing the sun shade.
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GAUGES
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B
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Left Information DisplayA SpeedometerB Right Information DisplayC
Left Information Display
Odometer
Located in the bottom of the information display Registers the accumulated distance your vehicle has traveled.
Battery Gauge:
Note: For Energi vehicles there are two
versions of the battery gauge. When your vehicle is in hybrid mode, a simple battery graphic displays your battery information. When your vehicle is in plug-in power mode, an enhanced battery graphic displays your battery information.
The high voltage battery gauge provides Charge Fill (State of Charge), Charge Assist, Regen Active and Electric Range (Energi only) information.
Charge Fill (Hybrid Mode)
The fill level, or State of Charge indicates the amount of energy stored in the high voltage battery as a percent of total energy capacity. The level will increase or decrease as the battery charges and discharges during normal operation.
Charge Fill (Energi Plug-in Power Mode)
The fill level indicates the amount of energy stored in the high voltage battery which is available for Plug-in Power Mode. A full fill represents the total amount of energy you can get from an external charge (plugging your vehicle in). When the fill reaches empty your vehicle will automatically enter Hybrid Mode.
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Charge Assist
The up and down arrows provide information about the energy going into and out of the high voltage battery. The up arrow above the battery indicates battery charging such as from regenerative braking. The down arrow below the battery indicates battery discharging to provide power for propulsion or vehicle accessories.
Regen Active
A circular arrow symbol appears in the center of the battery gauge when energy is being recaptured through the regenerative braking system.
This feature can be switched on or off in the information displays settings menu. See General Information (page 91).
Fuel Gauge:
Note: The fuel gauge may vary slightly
when your vehicle is moving or on a gradient.
Switch the ignition on. The fuel gauge will indicate approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank. The arrow adjacent to the fuel pump symbol indicates on which side of your vehicle the fuel filler door is located.
The needle should move toward F when you refuel your vehicle. If the needle points to E after adding fuel, this indicates your vehicle needs service soon.
After refueling some variability in needle position is normal:
It may take a short time for the needle to reach F after leaving the gas station. This is normal and depends upon the slope of pavement at the gas station.
The fuel amount dispensed into the tank is a little less or more than the gauge indicated. This is normal and depends upon the slope of pavement at the gas station.
If the gas station nozzle shuts off before the tank is full, try a different gas pump nozzle.
Low Fuel Reminder
A low fuel reminder triggers when the fuel gauge needle is at 1/16th.
Variations:
Distance-to-emptyFuel gauge positionDriving type (fuel economy
conditions)
35 miles to 80 miles (56 km
to 129 km)
1/16thHighway driving
35 miles (56km)1/16thSevere duty driving (trailer
towing, extended idle)
Vehicle Settings and Personalization
Display/Trip
See General Information (page 91).
Information
See General Information (page 91).
Settings
See General Information (page 91).
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Brake Coach Display:
The Brake Coach appears after the vehicle has come to a stop. It coaches you to brake in a manner which maximizes the amount of energy returned through the regenerative braking system. The percent displayed is an indication of the regenerative braking efficiency with 100% representing the maximum amount of energy recovery.
This feature can be switched on or off in the information displays settings menu. See General Information (page 91).
Trip Summary:
Trip Summary displays upon shutting off your vehicle. The information is cumulative over the last trip. A new trip begins each time your start your vehicle (when the Ready to Drive message comes on). Corresponding trip efficiency leaves appear on the right information display.
Distance - Displays the total distance traveled, distance traveled on battery power only (EV distance) and Regen distance. Regen distance is the estimated range gained from energy recaptured through regenerative braking.
Energy Use - Displays the average fuel economy. In addition for Energi, displays the total electrical energy used while in Plug-in Power Mode in kilowatt hours (kWh).
Brake Score - The percent displayed is an indication of the regenerative braking efficiency for the trip.
Right Information Display
Entertainment
See General Information (page 336).
Phone
See General Information (page 336).
Navigation or Compass
See General Information (page 336).
Fuel Economy
See General Information (page 91).
Vehicle Range
Vehicle range indicates the estimated distance your vehicle will travel with the energy currently onboard.
For Energi vehicles the range is the total of the range available in Hybrid Mode fueled by gasoline, plus the electric range available in Plug-in Power Mode.
For Hybrid vehicles the range shown is the estimated distance to empty based on the fuel remaining in the tank.
Changes in driving pattern and climate control use will cause the value to vary.
Trip Efficiency Leaves
Trip Efficiency Leaves display upon shutting off your vehicle. The number of leaves represent the average for the last trip. A new trip begins each time you start your vehicle (when the Ready to Drive message comes on). Corresponding Trip Summary data displays on the left information display.
WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS
The following warning lamps and indicators will alert you to a vehicle condition that may become serious. Some lamps will light when you start your vehicle to make sure they work. If any lamps remain on after starting your vehicle, refer to the respective system warning lamp for further information.
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Note: Some warning indicators appear in
the information display and function the same as a warning lamp but do not display when you start your vehicle.
Anti-Lock Braking System
If it lights when you are driving, this indicates a malfunction. You
will continue to have normal braking (without anti-lock braking system) unless the brake system warning lamp also lights. Have the system checked by an authorized dealer.
Battery
If it lights while driving, this
indicates a malfunction. Switch
off all unnecessary electrical equipment and have the system checked by an authorized dealer immediately.
Brake System
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Lights when you engage the
parking brake with the ignition
on. If it lights when you are driving, check that
you do not have the parking brake engaged. If you do not have the parking brake engaged, this indicates low brake fluid level or a brake system malfunction. Have the system checked immediately by an authorized dealer.
WARNING
Driving your vehicle with the warning lamp on is dangerous. A significant
decrease in braking performance may occur. It will take you longer to stop your vehicle. Have your vehicle checked by your authorized dealer immediately. Driving extended distances with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and the risk of personal injury.
Cruise Control (If Equipped)
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Lights when you switch on this feature.
Direction Indicator
Lights when you switch on the left or right direction indicator or
hazard warning flasher. If the indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb. See Changing a Bulb (page 227).
Door Ajar
Displays when the ignition is on
and any door is not completely
closed.
Engine and Motor Coolant Temperature
Lights when the engine or motor
coolant temperature is high.
Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, switch off the engine and let cool.
Engine Oil
If it lights with the engine running
or while you are driving, this
indicates a malfunction. Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and switch off the engine. Check the engine oil level. See Engine Oil Check (page 217).
Note: Do not resume your journey if it lights despite the level being correct. Have the system checked by an authorized dealer immediately.
EV Now
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Lights when you select this
feature on. See Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (page 132).
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EV Later
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Lights when you select this feature on. See Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (page 132).
Fasten Safety Belt
It will light and a tone will sound to remind you to fasten your safety belt. See Safety Belt
Minder (page 31).
Front Airbag
If it fails to light when you start your vehicle, continues to flash
or remains on, this indicates a malfunction. Have the system checked by an authorized dealer.
Front Fog Lamps (If Equipped)
Lights when you switch the front
fog lamps on.
High Beam
Lights when you switch the high
beam headlamps on. It will flash
when you use the headlamp flasher.
Liftgate Ajar
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Lights when the liftgate is not
completely closed.
Low Battery (If Equipped)
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Lights when the battery level is
low. You may also see a
message suggesting you reduce your usage of the climate system.
Low Fuel Level
Lights when the fuel level is low or the fuel tank is nearly empty. Refuel as soon as possible.
Low Tire Pressure Warning
Lights when your tire pressure is low. If the lamp remains on with the engine running or when driving, check your tire pressure
as soon as possible. It also lights momentarily when you switch
on the ignition to confirm the lamp is functional. If it does not light when you switch on the ignition, or begins to flash at any time, have the system checked by an authorized dealer.
Overdrive Cancel and Grade Assist
(If Equipped)
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Lights when the overdrive function in the transmission turns off and the grade assist
turns on.
Parking Lamps
Lights when you switch the parking lamps on.
Powertrain Fault
Lights when the system detects a powertrain or high-voltage
charge system fault. If the indicator stays on or continues to come on, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
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Note: If your vehicle detects certain faults,
it will not allow you to operate the accelerator pedal. If this happens, press the brake pedal and release it. This will activate limp home vehicle operation. In limp home vehicle operation, your vehicle will accelerate in a controlled manner up to a maximum speed of 35 mph (56 km/h) on a flat surface. If you apply the brake pedal or move the transmission to neutral (N) you can override your vehicles acceleration.
Ready to Drive
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Lights after your switch your vehicle on and it is ready to drive. A corresponding message may
display stating ready to drive.
Service Engine Soon
If the service engine soon indicator light stays on after you
switch on the engine, this indicates that the On-Board Diagnostics system (OBD) has detected a malfunction of the vehicle emissions control system. Refer to On-Board diagnostics (OBD) in the Fuel and Refueling chapter for more information about having your vehicle serviced. See Emission Control System (page 146).
If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING
Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures
could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. Have an authorized dealer service your vehicle immediately.
The service engine soon indicator lights when you first switch on the ignition prior to engine start to check the bulb and to indicate whether the vehicle is ready for Inspection and Maintenance testing.
Normally, the service engine soon light will stay on until you switch on the engine, then turn itself off if no malfunctions are present. However, if after 15 seconds the service engine soon light blinks eight times, it means that the vehicle is not ready for Inspection and Maintenance testing. See
Emission Control System (page 146).
Stability Control
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Lights when the system is active. If it remains on or does not light
when you switch the ignition on, this indicates a malfunction. During a malfunction, the system will turn off. Have the system checked by an authorized dealer immediately. See Using Stability
Control (page 165).
Stability Control Off
Lights when you switch the
system off. It will go out when
you switch the system back on or when you switch the ignition off. See
Using Stability Control (page 165).
Stop Safely
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Indicates an electrical
component fault or failure that
will cause the vehicle to shutdown or enter into a limited operating mode. A message may also display.
Vehicle Plugged in (If Equipped)
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Lights after you plug in your
vehicle. A corresponding
message may display after attempting to start the vehicle.
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AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND INDICATORS
Key in Ignition Warning Chime
Sounds when you open the driver's door and you have left the key in the ignition.
Engine On Warning Chime
A warning chime will sound when any door is opened if the vehicle exceeds a relatively low speed.
Keyless Warning Alert (If Equipped)
Sounds the horn twice when you exit the vehicle and the keyless vehicle is in RUN, indicating the vehicle is still on.
Headlamps On Warning Chime
Sounds when you remove the key from the ignition and open the driver's door and you have left the headlamps or parking lamps on.
Parking Brake On Warning Chime
Sounds when you have left the parking brake on and drive your vehicle. If the warning chime remains on after you have released the parking brake, have the system checked by your authorized dealer immediately.
Automatic Transmission Warning Chime
Sounds when you have not moved the transmission selector lever to position P. A message will be shown in the display.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, crash and
injury. We strongly recommend that you use extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of your vehicle. We recommend against the use of any hand-held device while driving and encourage the use of voice-operated systems when possible. Make sure you are aware of all applicable local laws that may affect the use of electronic devices while driving
Various systems on your vehicle can be controlled using the information display controls on the steering wheel. Corresponding information is displayed in the information display.
Left Information Display Controls
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Press the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through and highlight the options within a menu.
Press the right arrow button to enter a sub-menu.
Press the left arrow button to exit a menu.
Press and hold the left arrow button at any time to return to the main menu display (escape button).
Press the OK button to choose and confirm settings or messages.
Main menu
From the main menu bar on the left side of the information display, you can choose from the following categories:
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Settings
Scroll up or down to highlight one of the categories, and then press the right arrow key or OK to enter into that category. Press the left arrow key as needed to exit back to the main menu.
Display/Trip
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Use the up or down arrow buttons to choose between the following display options.
Note: The cluster will remember the menu level 2 state when you change the key state from the RUN to the OFF position.
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Display/Trip
Menu level 5Menu level 4Menu level 3Menu level 2
HelpEngage
(Split Power + Avg
Fuel Economy +
Battery Gauge + Fuel
Gauge)
HelpEmpower
(Power (with engine
on/off threshold) +
Avg Fuel Economy +
Battery Gauge + Fuel
Gauge)
Vehicle RangeVehicle RangeChange MyViewMyView
(MyView + Battery
Gauge + Fuel Gauge)
Average FuelAverage Fuel
Instantaneous FuelSplit Power
Coolant TempPower + Threshold
Accessory PowerTach rpm x 1000 +
Avg Fuel
Trip 1Accessory Power
Trip 2Trip 1
Fuel HistoryTrip 2
CoachFuel History
BlankCoach
Blank
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Display/Trip
Help
HelpEnergy Use (Energi
only)
Auto EV (consumption gauge + climate power gauge +
battery gauge + fuel
gauge)
EV Now
(consumption gauge
with budget cup +
climate power gauge +
engine enable +
battery gauge + fuel
gauge)
EV Later (consumption gauge + climate power gauge +
battery gauge + fuel
gauge)
HelpTrip 1 & 2: Trip Data +
Battery Gauge + Fuel
Gauge
Engage
Engage provides separate gauges for engine power and high voltage battery power in kilowatts (kW). The engine power gauge fill is white and the high voltage battery power gauge fill is blue. You can also see an instantaneous fuel economy gauge. When your vehicle is operating on battery power only, you will see EV displayed and the gauges will appear in blue.
Empower
Empower provides a power demand gauge in kilowatts (kW) which includes an engine on or off threshold.
When your vehicle is operating with battery power only (below the threshold), you will see EV displayed and the gauge fill is blue.
When your vehicle is operating with both the engine and the high voltage battery providing power the gauge fill is white.
When power demand surpasses the amber indicator, this level of demand and associated fuel economy displays in amber.
When the engine is on, reducing power demand to less than the threshold will allow the engine to turn off.
You can also see an instantaneous fuel economy gauge.
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Note: You can reset your average fuel
economy by pressing and holding the OK button on the left hand steering wheel controls.
MyView
You can choose what to display in this view. Selecting Change MyView in the options menu allows you to scroll through two columns of content choices.
Press the up or down arrow to view content.
Press OK to save your selected content.
You must select content in both columns before you can save your new MyView.
Unique content available in MyView:
Vehicle Range (Energi vehicles only) – Indicates the estimated distance your vehicle will travel with the energy currently onboard. Separately displays range available in Hybrid Mode fueled by gasoline, electric range available in Plug-in Power Mode, and total range. Total range is also shown on the bottom of the right information display. Changes in driving pattern and climate control use will cause the values to vary.
Accessory Power Indicates electrical power demands from your vehicles accessory systems. Accessories use power but do not contribute to propelling your vehicle. The gauge separately displays power demand in kilowatts (kW) for climate and other accessories.Climate includes the power being used by high voltage climate control components such as the electric A/C compressor and the electric heater (Energi vehicles only)Other includes all power being used by the low voltage accessories (cabin fans, headlights, heated seats, etc.).
Coolant Temp – Indicates engine coolant temperature. At normal operating temperature, the level indicator will be white and will be in the normal range (between H and C). If the engine coolant temperature exceeds the normal range, the level indicator will change to red to indicate that the engine is overheating. Stop your vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn your vehicle off and let the engine cool.
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Tach rpm x 1000 When the gasoline engine is running, the tachometer gauge displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (RPM). When your vehicle is operating on battery power only with the engine off, EV displays and the tachometer is greyed out.
Note: The trip data, and average fuel economy cannot be reset in MyView.
Energy Use (Energi only)
Energy Use provides an estimated available electric range, a energy use gauge and a climate power gauge in addition to fuel level and battery display. When you select EV Now operation this screen will automatically be shown. You can press OK to enable the engine when viewing this screen during EV Now operation. See
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (page 132). Electric Range:
Electric range is the estimated distance you can travel in Plug-in Power Mode with the engine off. This is based on the amount of energy available in the high voltage battery and your average energy usage while driving.
The amount of energy in the battery refers to the energy gained from charging the battery while plugged in.
Energy usage is affected by:
Mild or aggressive acceleration or braking.
Your vehicle speed.
Your use of accessories such as climate
control.
The ambient temperature and other weather conditions.
City or highway driving.
Road grades.
Note: It is normal for your electric range estimate to vary from charge to charge due to changes in average energy usage.
Energy Use Gauge:
Your current energy use is the white line that moves up and down in the gauge. A higher line means you are using more energy (lower is better). Your energy use includes input from the accelerator pedal as well as the accessories, such as climate control.
When operating in EV Now a blue cup shape is shown around the gauge. This represents the maximum energy usage you can maintain in order to achieve the estimated electric range when EV Now mode began. Keep your current energy use mostly within the cup while driving and you should achieve your electric range estimate.
Climate Power Gauge:
Indicates high voltage electrical power demand from you vehicles high voltage climate control components including the electric A/C compressor and the electric heater. These components use power but do not contribute to propelling your vehicle. The gauge displays power demand in kilowatts (kW).
Trip 1 & 2
Provides trip odometer, trip average fuel economy and trip timer.
Distance traveled on battery power only with the engine off is shown in blue next to total trip distance.
For Energi vehicles total plug-in electricity used in kilowatt hours (kWh) is shown in blue next to trip average fuel economy.
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Info
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In this mode, you can view different vehicle system information and perform a
system check.
Information
Displays a number of different system tutorials. Use the up/down arrows to scroll through the tutorials. Then press OK to view.
Tutorial
MyKeys (Number of MyKeys programmed)MyKey
MyKey Miles (km) (Distance traveled using a programmed MyKey)
Admin Keys (Number of admin keys)
All active warnings will display first if applicable. The system check menu may appear different based upon equipment options and current vehicle status. Use the up/down arrow buttons to scroll through the list.
System Check
Settings
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In this mode, you can configure different driver setting choices.
Note: Some items are optional and may not appear. Note: Some MyKey items will only appear if a MyKey is set.
Settings
Menu level 6Menu level 5Menu level 4Menu level 3Menu level 2
On or OffTraction
Control
Driver Assist
On or OffECO Cruise
On or OffHill Start
Assist
On or OffEV + Mode
On or OffRear Park Aid
Hold OK to
Reset
Tire Monitor
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Information Displays
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Settings
On or OffAuto Light
Rain
LightingVehicle
On or OffDaytime
Lights
Select time intervalHome Light
Auto or Last Settings
Heater – A/CClimate
Control
Remote Start
Auto or OffFront Defrost
Auto or OffRear Defrost
Auto or OffDriver Seat
Auto or OffPassenger Seat
5, 10 or 15 minutesDuration
On or OffQuiet Start
Enable or DisableSystem
Select number of years
Tire Mobility Kit
Hold OK to Create MyKey
Create MyKeyMyKey
Always On or User Select­able
Traction Control
Choose desired speed or off
Max Speed
Choose desired speed or off
Speed Minder
On or OffVolume
Limiter
Hold OK to Clear All MyKeys
Clear MyKeys
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