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2014 ESCAPE Owner’s Manual

2014 ESCAPE Owner’s Manual

EJ5J 19A321 AB | August 2013 | Second Printing | Owner’s Manual | Escape | Litho in U.S.A.

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
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Errors and omissions excepted.

© Ford Motor Company 2013

All rights reserved.

Part Number: 20130807145346

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.....................................................12

Export Unique Options..................................13

Child Safety

General Information.......................................14

Child Seat Positioning...................................15

Booster Seats....................................................17

Installing Child Seats.....................................19

Child Safety Locks.........................................24

Safety Belts

Principle of Operation..................................26

Fastening the Safety Belts..........................27

Safety Belt Height Adjustment................30

Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator

Chime.............................................................30

Safety Belt Minder..........................................31

Child Restraint and Safety Belt

Maintenance................................................32

Personal Safety System™

Personal Safety System™..........................34

Supplementary Restraints

System

Principle of Operation..................................35

Driver and Passenger Airbags...................36

Driver Knee Airbag..........................................37

Front Passenger Sensing System.............37

Side Airbags.....................................................39

Safety Canopy™............................................40

Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.........41

Airbag Disposal...............................................42

Keys and Remote Controls

General Information on Radio

Frequencies..................................................43

Remote Control..............................................43

Replacing a Lost Key or Remote

Control............................................................47

MyKey™

Principle of Operation..................................48

Creating a MyKey...........................................49

Clearing All MyKeys.......................................49

Checking MyKey System Status..............49

Using MyKey With Remote Start

Systems.........................................................50

MyKey Troubleshooting................................51

Locks

Locking and Unlocking.................................54

Manual Liftgate..............................................58

Power Liftgate.................................................59

Keyless Entry.....................................................61

Security

Passive Anti-Theft System.........................63

Anti-Theft Alarm............................................64

Steering Wheel

Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................65

Audio Control..................................................65

Voice Control....................................................67

Cruise Control..................................................67

Information Display Control.......................67

Wipers and Washers

Windshield Wipers........................................69

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Autowipers.......................................................69

Windshield Washers.....................................70

Rear Window Wiper and Washers............71

Lighting

Lighting Control...............................................72

Autolamps.........................................................72

Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................73

Headlamp Exit Delay....................................74

Daytime Running Lamps.............................74

Front Fog Lamps............................................74

Direction Indicators........................................74

Interior Lamps..................................................74

Ambient Lighting............................................76

Windows and Mirrors

Power Windows...............................................77

Exterior Mirrors................................................78

Interior Mirror....................................................79

Sun Visors.........................................................80

Moonroof..........................................................80

Instrument Cluster

Gauges...............................................................82

Warning Lamps and Indicators................84

Audible Warnings and Indicators.............86

Information Displays

General Information.....................................88

Trip Computer.................................................90

Information Messages..................................91

Climate Control

Manual Climate Control.............................101

Automatic Climate Control......................102

Hints on Controlling the Interior

Climate........................................................104

Heated Windows and Mirrors..................107

Cabin Air Filter................................................107

Remote Start..................................................107

Seats

Sitting in the Correct Position.................109

Head Restraints............................................109

Manual Seats...................................................111

Power Seats.....................................................112

Memory Function...........................................113

Rear Seats........................................................114

Heated Seats...................................................115

Rear Seat Armrest.........................................115

Universal Garage Door

Opener

Universal Garage Door Opener................116

Auxiliary Power Points

Auxiliary Power Points................................120

Storage Compartments

Center Console..............................................122

Overhead Console........................................122

Starting and Stopping the

Engine

General Information....................................123

Ignition Switch...............................................123

Keyless Starting.............................................123

Starting a Gasoline Engine........................124

Engine Block Heater.....................................127

Fuel and Refueling

Safety Precautions.......................................129

Fuel Quality....................................................130

Running Out of Fuel....................................130

Refueling..........................................................132

Emission Control System..........................133

Fuel Consumption........................................135

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Transmission

Automatic Transmission............................137

Four-Wheel Drive

Principle of Operation................................140

Using Four-Wheel Drive............................140

Brakes

General Information....................................145

Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock

Brakes...........................................................145

Parking Brake.................................................146

Hill Start Assist..............................................146

Traction Control

Principle of Operation.................................147

Using Traction Control................................147

Stability Control

Principle of Operation................................148

Using Stability Control...............................149

Parking Aids

Parking Aid......................................................150

Active Park Assist.........................................152

Rear View Camera.......................................156

Cruise Control - Vehicles With:

Cruise Control

Principle of Operation.................................159

Using Cruise Control....................................159

Driving Aids

Blind Spot Monitor......................................160

Eco Mode.........................................................164

Steering............................................................164

Load Carrying

Rear Under Floor Storage.........................166

Luggage Covers.............................................166

Roof Racks and Load Carriers..................167

Load Limit.......................................................168

Towing

Towing a Trailer..............................................176

Trailer Sway Control.....................................177

Recommended Towing Weights.............177

Essential Towing Checks...........................179

Towing Points.................................................181

Transporting the Vehicle.............................181

Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......182

Driving Hints

Breaking-In......................................................183

Economical Driving......................................183

Driving Through Water...............................184

Floor Mats.......................................................184

Roadside Emergencies

Roadside Assistance..................................186

Hazard Warning Flashers...........................187

Fuel Shutoff....................................................187

Jump-Starting the Vehicle........................187

Post-Crash Alert System...........................189

Customer Assistance

Getting the Services You Need...............190

In California (U.S. Only)..............................191

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto

Line Program (U.S. Only)......................192

Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration

Program (Canada Only)........................192

Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and

Canada.........................................................193

Ordering Additional Owner's

Literature.....................................................194

Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.

Only).............................................................194

Reporting Safety Defects (Canada

Only).............................................................195

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Fuses

Changing a Fuse...........................................196

Fuse Specification Chart............................197

Maintenance

General Information...................................206

Opening and Closing the Hood.............206

Under Hood Overview - 1.6L

EcoBoost™...............................................208

Under Hood Overview - 2.0L

EcoBoost™...............................................209

Under Hood Overview - 2.5L....................210

Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.6L

EcoBoost™..................................................211

Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L

EcoBoost™/2.5L.......................................211

Engine Oil Check............................................211

Engine Coolant Check.................................212

Automatic Transmission Fluid

Check............................................................215

Brake Fluid Check.........................................215

Power Steering Fluid Check......................215

Fuel Filter.........................................................216

Washer Fluid Check.....................................216

Changing the 12V Battery..........................216

Checking the Wiper Blades......................218

Changing the Wiper Blades......................218

Changing the Engine Air Filter.................219

Adjusting the Headlamps........................220

Removing a Headlamp..............................222

Changing a Bulb...........................................222

Bulb Specification Chart...........................226

Vehicle Care

General Information....................................227

Cleaning Products........................................227

Cleaning the Exterior...................................227

Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............228

Waxing.............................................................228

Cleaning the Engine....................................229

Cleaning the Windows and Wiper

Blades..........................................................229

Cleaning the Interior...................................229

Cleaning the Instrument Panel and

Instrument Cluster Lens.......................230

Cleaning Leather Seats.............................230

Cleaning the Alloy Wheels........................231

Vehicle Storage..............................................231

Wheels and Tires

General Information...................................234

Tire Care..........................................................236

Using Snow Chains.....................................250

Tire Pressure Monitoring System............251

Changing a Road Wheel...........................254

Technical Specifications...........................258

Capacities and Specific-

ations

Engine Specifications................................260

Motorcraft Parts............................................261

Vehicle Identification Number................262

Vehicle Certification Label.......................262

Transmission Code Designation............263

Technical Specifications...........................264

Audio System

General Information...................................266

Audio unit - Vehicles With:

AM/FM/CD.................................................267

Audio unit - Vehicles With:

AM/FM/CD/SYNC..................................269

Audio unit - Vehicles With:

AM/FM/CD/SYNC/Satellite

Radio..............................................................271

Audio unit - Vehicles With: Premium

AM/FM/CD.................................................273

Audio unit - Vehicles With: Sony

AM/FM/CD.................................................275

Digital Audio..................................................278

Satellite Radio..............................................280

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Auxiliary Input Jack.....................................283

USB Port.........................................................283

Media Hub......................................................284

SYNC™

General Information...................................285

Using Voice Recognition............................287

Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............289

SYNC™ Applications and Services......300

Using SYNC™ With Your Media

Player...........................................................306

SYNC™ Troubleshooting...........................313

MyFord Touch™

General Information....................................319

Settings...........................................................326

Entertainment..............................................336

Phone...............................................................353

Information....................................................359

Climate............................................................368

Navigation........................................................371

Accessories

Accessories...................................................380

Appendices

End User License Agreement..................382

Ford Extended Service Plan

(ESP)

Ford Extended Service Plan (ESP).......397

Scheduled Maintenance

General Maintenance Information.......400

Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........403

Special Operating Conditions Scheduled

Maintenance............................................406

Scheduled Maintenance Record...........409

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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 handheld 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 your
vehicle.

Note: Some of the illustrations in this
manual may be used for different models,
so may appear different to you on your
vehicle. However, the essential information
in the illustrations is always correct.

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 the
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.

E154903

Right-hand sideA
Left-hand sideB

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.

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

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Battery

Battery acid

Brake fluid - non petroleum
based

Brake system

Cabin air filter

Check fuel cap

Child safety door lock or unlock

Child seat lower anchor

Child seat tether anchor

E71340

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

E91392

Heated windshield

Interior luggage compartment
release

Jack

Keep out of reach of children

Lighting control

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Low tire pressure warning

Maintain correct fluid level

Note operating instructions

Panic alarm

E139213

Parking aid

Parking brake

Power steering fluid

Power windows front/rear

Power window lockout

Service engine soon

Side airbag

Shield the eyes

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 285).

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.

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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

• How fast the vehicle was travelling;
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 285).

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 vehicle’s 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. Ford Motor Company and the

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vendors it uses to provide you with this
information do not store your vehicle
travel information. For more
information, see Traffic, Directions and
Information, Terms and Conditions.
See SYNC™ (page 285).

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 help
manage your account.

Phone: [phone]
For more information regarding Ford Credit,

as well as 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 Owner’s 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 Owner’s
Manual.

Special Instructions

For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted
with sophisticated electronic controls.

WARNINGS

Failure to follow the specific
warnings and instructions could
result in personal injury. See

Supplementary Restraints System

(page 35).

Front seat mounted rear-facing child
or infant seats should NEVER be
placed in front of an active

passenger airbag.

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 Owner’s 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.

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.

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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
Owner’s 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 Owner’s
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 Owner’s

Manual for all other required
information and warnings.

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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

WARNINGS

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
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.

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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).

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.

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WARNINGS

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 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.

WARNINGS

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.

Use any attachment method as indicated below by XCombined
weight of
child and

child

restraint

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)

XXUp to 65 lb

(29.5 kg)

Rear facing

child seat

XOver 65 lb

(29.5 kg)

Rear facing

child seat

XXXUp to 65 lb

(29.5 kg)

Forward

facing

child seat

XXOver 65 lb

(29.5 kg)

Forward

facing

child seat

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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

109).

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.

Types of Booster Seats

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• Backless booster seats

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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.

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 upon which
the child seat is installed 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.

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• 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.

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.

CHILD SAFETY LOCKS

When these locks are set, the rear doors
cannot be opened from the inside.

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E112197

The childproof locks are located on the
rear edge of each rear door and must be
set separately for each door.

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.

Restraint of Pregnant Women

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 approximately 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 14).

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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 turn on the vehicle
sensitive (emergency) locking mode.

How to Extract Safety Belts in the
Rear Outboard Positions

Safety belts in the rear outboard positions
can lock if the seatback is returned firmly
to its upright position. You can unlock the
safety belts using the following
procedures.

For vehicles where the rear seats recline:

1. Recline the seat to its full rear recline
position.

2. The safety belt should then unlock.

3. Return the seatback to its desired
upright position.

For vehicles with rear seats that do not
recline or are locked with the seat in its full
rear recline position:

1. Grasp the safety belt webbing at the
top of the seatback.

2. Pull the safety belt webbing forward,
firmly.

3. After pulling the safety belt forward,
allow the safety belt to feed back into
the safety belt retractor as much as
possible. If necessary, press the
seatback down to allow the safety belt
webbing to retract further.

4. The safety belt should then unlock.

5. If the safety belt does not unlock,
repeat steps 1-3.

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, you can obtain a safety belt
extension assembly from an authorized
dealer.

Use only extensions manufactured by the
same supplier as the safety belt.
Manufacturer identification is located at
the end of the webbing on the label. Also,
use the safety belt extension only if the
safety belt is too short for you when fully
extended.

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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.

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...

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SAFETY BELT MINDER

Belt-Minder®

This feature supplements the safety belt
warning function by providing additional
reminders by intermittently sounding a
chime and illuminating the safety belt
warning light when the driver's or front
passenger's seat is occupied and the
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 placed in
the front passenger seat, warnings will only
be given to large front seat occupants as
determined by the front passenger sensing
system.

If the Belt-Minder warnings have expired
(warnings for about five minutes) for one
occupant (driver or front passenger), the
other occupant can still activate the
Belt-Minder feature.

Then...If...

The Belt-Minder feature will not activate.The driver's and front passenger's safety
belts are buckled before the ignition switch
is turned to the on position or less than 1-2

minutes have elapsed since the ignition

switch has been turned to on...

The Belt-Minder feature is activated - the

safety belt warning light illuminates and
the warning chime sounds for six seconds
every 25 seconds, repeating for about five

minutes or until the safety belts are

buckled.

The driver's or front passenger's safety belt

is not buckled when your vehicle has

reached at least 6 mph (9.7 km/h) and 1-2

minutes have elapsed since the ignition

switch has been turned to on...

The Belt-Minder feature is activated - the

safety belt warning light illuminates and
the warning chime sounds for six seconds
every 25 seconds, repeating for about five

minutes or until the safety belts are

buckled.

The driver's or front passenger's safety belt

becomes unbuckled for about one minute

while your vehicle is traveling at least 6

mph (9.7 km/h) and more than 1-2 minutes

have elapsed since the ignition switch has

been turned to on...

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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 your vehicle. To reduce the risk of
injury, do not deactivate or activate the
system while driving your vehicle.

Note: The driver and front passenger
warning are deactivated and activated
independently. When deactivating or
activating 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 selector lever is in

position P

• the ignition is off

• the driver and front passenger safety

belts are unbuckled.

1. Turn the ignition on. Do not start the

engine.

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
Step 3 is started, the procedure must
be completed within 60 seconds.

3. For the seating position being disabled,
buckle then unbuckle the safety belt
four times at a moderate speed, ending
in the unbuckled state. After Step 3,
the safety belt warning light will turn
on.

4. While the safety belt warning light is
on, buckle and then unbuckle the
safety belt. After Step 4, the safety belt
warning light will flash for confirmation.

• This will disable the feature for that
seating position if it is currently
enabled.

• This will enable the feature for that
seating position if it is currently
disabled.

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.

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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 227).

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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.

Your vehicle's Personal Safety System
consists of:

• Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag
supplemental restraints.

• Front outboard safety belts with
pretensioners, energy management
retractors (first row only), and safety
belt usage sensors.

• Driver’s 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 sensor(s), 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 your vehicle’s
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 activate the safety
belt pretensioners and may activate either
one or both stages of the dual-stage airbag
supplemental restraints 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 collision.

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 41).

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.

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 driver’s
knee airbag may deploy but the driver’s
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 41).

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 seat

back, 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.

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 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.

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The front passenger sensing system is
designed to disable (will not inflate) the
front passenger’s frontal airbag under
certain conditions:

• The front passenger seat is
unoccupied.

• The system determines an infant is
present in a child restraint.

• A passenger takes their weight off the
seat for a period of time.

• If there is a problem with the airbag
system or the passenger sensing
system.

Even with this technology, parents are
strongly encouraged to always properly
restrain children in the rear seat.

• 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 manufacturer’s instructions.

The front passenger sensing system works
with sensors that are part of the front
passenger’s seat and safety belt. The
sensors are designed to detect the
presence of a properly–seated occupant
and determine if the front passenger’s
frontal airbag should be enabled.

• 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's 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
passenger’s 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.

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.

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

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• 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 41).

If the airbag readiness lamp is lit, do
the following:

Check for objects that are 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.

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.

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WARNINGS

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 41).
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.

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.

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WARNINGS

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

• The crash sensors and monitoring
system have a readiness indicator. See

Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator

(page 41).

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.

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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. The readiness of the safety
system is indicated by a warning indicator
light in the instrument cluster or by a
backup tone if the warning light is not
working. 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.

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 feet (10
meters). 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 short
distance radio transmissions, for example
amateur radios, medical equipment,
wireless headphones, remote controls 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 touch the inside of the front
exterior door handle.

• 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 43).

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 vehicle’s 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)

Note: A three-button remote control will

operate similarly.

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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.

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The intelligent access key also contains a
removable mechanical key blade that you
can use to unlock the driver door. 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 vehicle’s 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 will 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.

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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 Transmitter

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

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Press the button twice within
three seconds. The horn will

sound and the turn signals will
flash. We recommend you use this method
to locate your vehicle, rather than using
the panic alarm.

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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 will sound twice and
the lamps will not flash.

Sounding a Panic Alarm

Note: The panic alarm will only operate

when the ignition is off.

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Press the button to activate the
alarm. Press the button again or
turn the ignition on to deactivate.

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 102).

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 will not work if:

• the ignition is on

• the alarm system is triggered

• you disable the feature

• the hood is open

• the transmission is not in P

• the vehicle battery voltage is too low

• the service engine soon 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. Your vehicle
will not remote start and the horn will not
sound if you do not follow this sequence.

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The label on your transmitter details the
starting procedure.

To remote start your vehicle:

1. Press the lock button to lock all the
doors.

2. Press the remote start button twice.
The exterior lamps will flash twice.

The horn will sound if the system fails to
start, unless quiet start is on. Quiet start
will run the blower fan at a slower speed
to reduce noise. You can switch it on or off
in the information display. See General

Information (page 88).
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.

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The power windows will be inhibited during
the remote start and the radio will not turn
on automatically.

The parking lamps will remain on and the
vehicle will run 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 will extend
by another 10 minutes. For example, if the
vehicle had been running from the first
remote start for five minutes, the vehicle
will continue to run now for a total of 20
minutes. You can only extend the remote
start once. Some late build vehicles may
be able to restart up to 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 will turn 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 General Information (page 88).

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 63).

To re-program the passive anti-theft
system see an authorized dealer.

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Keys and Remote Controls

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 intelligent access
with push-button start, when both a MyKey
and an admin intelligent access key fob are
present, the admin fob 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:

• Belt-Minder. You cannot disable this
feature. The audio system will mute
when the front seat occupants’ 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.

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.

• Vehicle speed minders of 45, 55 or 65
mph (75, 90 or 105 km/h). 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 (if your vehicle is
equipped with this feature).

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MyKey™

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

123).

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 all MyKeys within the same
key cycle as you created the MyKey. If you
switch your ignition off, however, you will
need to use an admin key to clear your
MyKeys.

Note: When you clear your MyKeys, you
remove all restrictions and return all MyKeys
to their original admin key status at once.

To clear all MyKeys of all MyKey settings,
use the information display to do the
following:

1. Access the main menu and select
Settings, then MyKey.

2. Scroll to Clear MyKey and press the
OK button.

3. Hold the OK button until ALL

MYKEYS CLEARED displays.

CHECKING MYKEY SYSTEM STATUS

You can find information about your
programmed MyKeys by using the
information display.

MYKEY DISTANCE

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 MyKey. 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.

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NUMBER OF MYKEY(S)

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.

NUMBER OF ADMIN KEY(S)

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.

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, please see your Ford
authorized dealer for a Ford-approved
remote start system.

Vehicles With Ford-approved
Aftermarket Remote Start Systems

When using a Ford-approved aftermarket
remote start system, the vehicle recognizes
the remote start system as an additional
admin key. It is the vehicle’ s default setting.
You can also program the remote start as
a MyKey. As a result, the MyKey system
status menu display includes the remote
start system as an additional key in the
total count of MYKEY(S) PROGRAMMED
or ADMIN KEYS PROGRAMMED. See
Checking MyKey System Status (page

49).

When you start your vehicle with a
Ford-approved aftermarket remote start
system, the system stalls the engine after
you open the door or shift the vehicle into
gear. This is intentional. When you restart
your vehicle, it reads your real key
(traditional key or intelligent key fob)
status instead of the remote start system’s
status.

As an added precaution, owners of vehicles
equipped with traditional keys may want
to program the remote start system as a
MyKey, if the MyKey driver uses the remote
start fob. That way, when the MyKey driver
starts the vehicle with the remote start
system, the MyKey restrictions remain
active.

With a Ford-approved aftermarket remote
start system, it is possible to program all
real keys as MyKeys unintentionally. If this
happens, then the remote start fob is the
admin key. If you want to have only one
real key as a MyKey, or do not want to have
any MyKeys, then you need to use your
remote start to clear all MyKeys. In that
case, follow these steps:

• Enter the vehicle and close all doors.

• Remote start the vehicle using your

remote start fob.

• See Clearing All MyKeys (page 49).
Follow Steps 1-3.

After clearing your MyKeys, you can create
a new MyKey. See Creating a MyKey
(page 49).

Note: For vehicles with Intelligent Access
keys (push-button start), you cannot
program the remote start system as a
MyKey. Always treat the remote start fob
as you would any other admin key.

Vehicles With Non-Ford-approved
Aftermarket Remote Start Systems

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MyKey™

MyKey is not compatible with
non-Ford-approved aftermarket remote
start systems. If you choose to install a
remote start system, please see a Ford
authorized dealer for a Ford-approved
system.

The following information may help
customers who choose to install a
non-Ford-approved remote start system.
The actions provided below do not make
MyKey compatible with
non-Ford-approved remote start systems,
but may help you retain some MyKey
functions.

When using a non-Ford-approved remote
start system, the vehicle may recognize
the remote start system as an additional
admin key with its associated privileges. If
you restart the engine by inserting a key
into the ignition cylinder and recycling the
ignition completely, then you may retain
some MyKey functions. This action forces
your vehicle to read the traditional key
instead of the remote start fob and then
uses the key's associated privileges.

Note: The MyKey system status menu
display may include the remote start system
as an additional key in the total count of
MYKEY(S) PROGRAMMED or ADMIN KEYS
PROGRAMMED. See Checking MyKey
System Status (page 49).

As an added precaution, owners of vehicles
equipped with traditional keys may want
to program the remote start system as a
MyKey, if the MyKey driver uses the remote
start fob. That way, when the MyKey driver
starts the vehicle with the remote start
system, the MyKey restrictions will be
remain active.

With a non-Ford-approved aftermarket
remote start system, it is possible to
program all real keys as MyKeys
unintentionally. If this happens, then the
remote start fob is the admin key. If you
want to have only one real key as a MyKey,
or do not want to have any MyKeys, then
you need to use your remote start to clear
all MyKeys. In that case, follow these steps:

• Enter the vehicle and close all doors.

• Remote start the vehicle using your

non-Ford-approved remote start fob.

• See Clearing All MyKeys (page 49).
Follow Steps 1-3.

After clearing your MyKeys, you can create
a new MyKey. See Creating a MyKey
(page 49).

Note: For vehicles with Intelligent Access
Keys (Push-button Start), you cannot
program the remote start system as a
MyKey. Always treat the remote start fob
as you would any other admin key.

MYKEY TROUBLESHOOTING

Potential CausesCondition

· The key or fob used to start the vehicle does

not have admin privileges.

I cannot create a MyKey.

· The key or fob used to start the vehicle is the
only admin key (there always has to be at least
one admin key).

· Vehicles with push-button start: The intelli­gent access key fob is not positioned correctly
next to the steering column. See Keyless
Starting (page 123).

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MyKey™

Potential CausesCondition

· SecuriLock passive anti-theft system is

disabled or in unlimited mode.

· The vehicle has been started using a remote
start system that is not programmed with
admin privileges. See Using MyKey With

Remote Start Systems (page 50).

· The key or fob used to start your vehicle does

not have admin privileges.

I cannot program the configurable
settings.

· No MyKeys are created. See Creating a
MyKey (page 49).

· The vehicle has been started using a remote

start system that is not programmed with
admin privileges. See Using MyKey With

Remote Start Systems (page 50).

· The key or fob used to start your vehicle does

not have admin privileges.

I cannot clear the MyKeys.

· No MyKeys are created. See Creating a
MyKey (page 49).

· The vehicle has been started using a remote

start system that is not programmed with
admin privileges. See Using MyKey With
Remote Start Systems (page 50).

Purchase a new key from your authorized
dealer.

I lost the only admin key.

Program a spare key. See Passive Anti-Theft
System (page 63).

I lost a key

· The vehicle has a remote start system that is
recognized as an admin key. Clear all MyKeys
by using the remote start. See Using MyKey
With Remote Start Systems (page 50).

I accidentally programmed all keys as
MyKeys.

· The vehicle's system does not recognize any
programmed MyKeys. See Creating a MyKey
(page 49).

· An unknown key or fob has been created as
a MyKey.

MyKey total includes one additional key.

· The vehicle has a remote start system. See
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems

(page 50).

· An unknown key or fob has been programmed
to the vehicle as an admin key.

Admin key total includes one additional
key.

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MyKey™

Potential CausesCondition

· The vehicle has a remote start system. See
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems

(page 50).

· The MyKey user is not using the MyKey.MyKey distances do not accumulate.

· An admin key holder cleared the MyKeys and

created new MyKeys.

· The key system has been reset.

· An admin fob is present at vehicle start.No MyKey functions with the Intelligent

Access key. · No MyKeys are created. See Creating a

MyKey (page 49).

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MyKey™

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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UnlockA
LockB

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)

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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, keyless entry
keypad and intelligent access.

Intelligent access at the driver door will
unlock all doors when you disable
two-stage unlocking.

Locking the Doors

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Press the button to lock all the
doors. The turn signals will flash.

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.

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.

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Locks

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 59).

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.

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Locks

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 either:

• using the keyless entry keypad with the
driver door closed

• 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 vehicle’s 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 you 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 using the keyless entry
keypad, 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).

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.

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Locks

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.

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.

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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.

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 collision, 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.

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 play near an

open or moving power liftgate.

Note: Cycling the ignition while the liftgate
is power closing and is near the latch may
cause the liftgate to reverse to full open
position. Make sure that you close the
liftgate before operating or moving the
vehicle, especially in an enclosure, like a
garage or a parking structure. You could
damage the liftgate or its components.

Note: Do not hang anything, for example a
bike rack, from the spoiler, glass or liftgate.
This could damage the liftgate and its
components.

If the vehicle is running, the liftgate will only
operate with the transmission in P.

Three warning tones will sound once as
the liftgate begins to power close. Five
short chimes indicate a problem with the
open or close request, caused by:

• the ignition is on and the transmission
is not in P;

• or the battery voltage is below the
minimum operating voltage;

• or the vehicle speed is at or above 3
mph (5 km/h).

If the liftgate falls to the closed direction
after the liftgate has stopped in the open
position, four short warning chimes
indicate excessive weight on the gate or a
possible gas strut failure. Have the system
checked by an authorized dealer if you still
have the issue after you remove the load.

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.

Note: You can stop the liftgate movement
direction with a second press of the
instrument panel button or the control
button on the liftgate, a second double
press of the transmitter button, or by using
a kicking motion with your foot for
hands-free liftgates.

From the Instrument Panel

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Press the instrument panel
button.

With the Remote Control

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Press the remote control button
twice within three seconds.

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Hands-Free Feature (If Equipped)

Make sure you have an intelligent access
transmitter within 3 feet (1 meter) of the
liftgate.

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2

1

1. Move your foot under and away from
the rear bumper similar to a kicking
motion. Do not move your foot
sideways or the sensors may not detect
the motion.

2. The liftgate will power open or close.

Note: Allow the power system to open the
liftgate. Manually pushing or pulling the
liftgate may activate the system’s obstacle
detection feature and stops the power
operation.

Note: Splashing water may cause the
hands-free liftgate to open. Keep the
intelligent access transmitter away from the
rear bumper detection area while washing
your car.

With the Outside Control Button

Opening

1. Unlock the liftgate with the remote
control or power door unlock control.
If an intelligent access transmitter is
within 3 feet (1 meter) of the liftgate,
the liftgate will unlock 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 after pressing the control. Manually
pushing or pulling the liftgate may activate
the system’ s obstacle detection feature and
stops the power operation.

Closing

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Press and release the button.

WARNING

Keep clear of the liftgate when
activating the rear switch.

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Setting the Liftgate Open Height

1. Open the liftgate.

2. Manually move the liftgate to the
desired height.

3. Press and hold the control button on
the liftgate until you hear a chime,
indicating programming is complete.

Note: You cannot program the height if the
liftgate position is too low.

The new open liftgate height will now be
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.

When operating the power liftgate after
you have programmed a lower height than
full-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 and two short tones sound. 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.
Remove the obstacle to operate the
liftgate.

KEYLESS ENTRY (IF EQUIPPED)

SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD

The keypad is located near the driver
window. It is invisible until touched and
then it lights up so you can see and touch
the appropriate buttons.

Note: If you enter your entry code too fast
on the keypad, the unlock function may not
work. Re-enter your entry code more slowly.

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You can use the keypad to:

• lock or unlock the doors

• program and erase user codes

• arm and disarm the anti-theft alarm.

You can operate the keypad with the
factory-set five-digit entry code. The code
is located on the owner’s wallet card in the
glove box and is available from an
authorized dealer. You can also create up
to five of your own five-digit personal entry
codes.

Programming a Personal Entry Code

To create your own personal entry code:

1. Enter the factory-set code.

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2. Press 1·2 on the keypad within five
seconds.

3. Enter your personal five-digit code. You
must enter each number within five
seconds of each other.

4. Press 1·2 on the keypad to save
personal code 1.

The doors will lock then unlock to confirm
that programming was successful.

To program additional personal entry
codes, repeat Steps 1-3, then for Step 4:

• press 3·4 to save personal code 2

• press 5·6 to save personal code 3

• press 7·8 to save personal code 4

• press 9·0 to save personal code 5.

Tips:

• Do not set a code that uses five of the
same number.

• Do not use five numbers in sequential
order.

• The factory-set code will work even if
you have set your own personal code.

Erasing a Personal Code

1. Enter the factory-set five-digit code.

2. Press and release 1·2 on the keypad
within five seconds.

3. Press and hold 1·2 for two seconds.
This must be done within five seconds
of completing Step 2.

All personal codes will erase and only the
factory-set five-digit code will work.

Anti-Scan Feature

The keypad will go into an anti-scan mode
if you enter the wrong code seven times
(35 consecutive button presses). This
mode disables the keypad for one minute
and the keypad lamp will flash.

The anti-scan feature will turn off after:

• one minute of keypad inactivity

• pressing the unlock button on the

remote control

• switching the ignition on

• unlocking the vehicle using intelligent

access.

Unlocking and Locking the Doors

To Unlock the Driver Door

Enter the factory-set five-digit code or your
personal code. You must press each
number within five seconds of each other.
The interior lamps will illuminate.

Note: All doors will unlock if the two-stage
unlocking feature is disabled. See Locking

and Unlocking (page 54).

To Unlock All Doors

Enter the factory-set code or your personal
code, then press 3·4 control within five
seconds.

To Lock All Doors

Press and hold 7·8 and 9·0 at the same
time with the driver door closed. You do
not need to enter the keypad code first.

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PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM

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 problems
if they are too close to the key when starting
the engine. 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 the engine if a
problem occurs.

Note: Do not leave a duplicate coded key
in the vehicle. Always take your keys and
lock all doors when leaving the vehicle.

SecuriLock®

The system is an engine immobilization
system. It is designed to help prevent the
engine from being started unless a coded
key programmed to your vehicle is used.
Using the wrong key may prevent the
engine from starting. A message may
appear in the information display.

If you are unable to start the engine with a
correctly coded key, a malfunction has
happened and a message may appear in
the information display.

Automatic Arming

The vehicle arms immediately after you
switch the ignition off.

Automatic Disarming

Switching the ignition on with a coded key
disarms the 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 the
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
the 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 engine
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 the engine 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 will warn you of an
unauthorized entry to your vehicle. It will
be triggered if any door, the luggage
compartment or the hood is opened
without using the key, remote control or
keyless entry keypad.

The direction indicators will flash and the
horn will sound 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.

The message indicator flashes
when theft protection is active.

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 driver’s 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 109).

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:

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Type 1

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B

D

C

A

E

Volume upA
Seek up or nextB
Volume downC
Seek down or previousD
ModeE

Press M to select the audio source.

Type 2

C

D

A

B

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Volume upA
Seek up or nextB
Volume downC
Seek down or previousD

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.

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VOICE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)

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Pull the control to select or deselect voice
control. See SYNC™ (page 285). See

MyFord Touch™ (page 319).

MyFord Touch® Controls (If Equipped)

Your steering wheel controls may also
have these additional features.

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Press to go to the home screen.

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Press to go to the information
screen.

See MyFord Touch™ (page 319).

CRUISE CONTROL

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See Cruise Control (page 159).

INFORMATION DISPLAY CONTROL

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See Information Displays (page 88).

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Multimedia Controls (If Equipped)

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Use the arrows on the right side of the
steering wheel to navigate through the
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.

WINDSHIELD WASHERS

Note: Do not operate the washers when

the washer reservoir is empty. This may
cause the washer pump to overheat.

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To operate the washers and spray the
windshield, pull the lever toward you.
When you release the lever, the wipers will
operate for a short time.

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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.

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)

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The headlamps will switch on and off
automatically in low light situations or
during inclement weather.

The headlamps will 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 will remain on. See
Information Displays (page 88).

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When the headlamp switch is in the
Autolamps position, the windshield wiper
activated exterior lamps will turn on within
10 seconds when you switch the
windshield wipers on. The exterior lamps
will turn off approximately 60 seconds
after you switch the windshield wipers off.

This feature does not turn on the exterior
lamps:

• during a mist wipe

• while the wipers are on to clear washer

fluid during a wash condition

• if the wipers are in automatic or
intermittent modes.

Note: If you have autolamps and
autowipers switched on the low beam
headlamps will turn on automatically when
the windshield wipers operate continuously.

Note: You may have to manually switch
the headlamps on in severe weather
conditions.

Note: If you have autolamps switched on
you can only switch the high beam
headlamps on once the system has turned
the headlamps on.

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
you reach the desired level.

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

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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

Always remember to switch your
headlamps on in low light situations

or during inclement weather. The
Daytime Running Lamp system does not
activate the tail lamps and may not
provide adequate lighting during these
conditions. Failure to activate your
headlamps under these conditions may
result in a collision.

To switch the Daytime Running Lamp
system on:

1. Turn the ignition to the on position.

2. Switch the lighting control to the off,

autolamp or parking lamp position.

Vehicles With Halogen Headlamps

The Daytime Running Lamp system
switches the low beam headlamps on at
a reduced intensity in day light conditions.

Vehicle With High Intensity
Discharge Headlamps

The Daytime Running Lamp system
switches the fog lamps on in day light
conditions (Not available in all markets).

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:

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• You open any door.

• You press a remote control button.

• You press switch B on the front interior

lamp.

Front Interior Lamp

Without moonroof

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D

C

AB

(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.

With moonroof

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B

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.

Rear Interior Lamp (If Equipped)

A

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(A) You can switch individual map lamps
on independently by pressing switch.

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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 (If Equipped)

Press the switch fully and release it. Press
again or lift it to stop the window.

One-Touch Up (If Equipped)

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 will illuminate when
the rear window controls are locked.

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 have switched
the ignition off or until either front door is
opened.

EXTERIOR MIRRORS

Power Exterior Mirrors

WARNING

Do not adjust the mirrors when your
vehicle is moving.

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.

Heated Exterior Mirrors (If Equipped)

See Heated Windows and Mirrors (page

107).

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Memory Mirrors (If Equipped)

You can save and recall the mirror
positions through the memory function.
See Memory Function (page 113).

Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors (If

Equipped)

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.

A

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).

Blind Spot Monitor (If Equipped)

See Blind Spot Monitor (page 160).

INTERIOR MIRROR

WARNING

Do not adjust the mirror when your
vehicle is moving.

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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

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Rotate the sun visor toward the side
window and extend it rearward for extra
shade.

Illuminated Vanity Mirror (If Equipped)

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Lift the cover to switch the lamp on.

MOONROOF (IF EQUIPPED)

WARNINGS

Do not let children play with the
moonroof or leave them unattended
in the vehicle. They may seriously

hurt themselves.

When closing the moonroof, you
should verify that it is free of

obstructions and make sure that
children and pets are not in the proximity
of the roof opening.

The moonroof and sunscreen controls are
located on the overhead console.

The moonroof and sunscreen have a
one-touch open and close feature. To stop
them during one-touch operation, press
the control a second time.

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Opening and Closing the
Sunscreen

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Press and release the rear of the control
to open the sunscreen.

Press and release the front of the control
to close the sunscreen. If it is open, the
moonroof will automatically close before
the sunscreen closes.

Opening and Closing the Moonroof

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Press and release the rear of the control
to open the moonroof. If it is closed, the
sunscreen will automatically open before
the moonroof opens. The moonroof will
stop short of the fully opened position.

Note: This position helps to reduce wind
noise or rumbling which may happen with
the moonroof fully open. Press and hold the
control again to fully open the moonroof.

Press and release the front of the control
to close the moonroof.

Bounce-Back

The moonroof will stop automatically
while closing. It will reverse some distance
if there is an obstacle in the way.

Press and hold the front of the control
within two seconds of a bounce-back
event to override this function. While
bounce-back is active, the closing force
increases for each of the next three times
that you close the moonroof.

Venting the Moonroof

Press and release the front of the control
to vent the moonroof. Press and release
the rear of the control to close the
moonroof.

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GAUGES

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Information displayA
SpeedometerB
Engine coolant temperature gaugeC
Fuel gaugeD
TachometerE

Information Display

Compass (If Equipped)

Displays the vehicle’s heading direction.
To calibrate and set the compass zone use

the information display menu. See
Information Displays (page 88).

Use the diagram to determine your
magnetic zone.

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Odometer

Located in the bottom of the information
display, it registers the accumulated
distance your vehicle has traveled.

Outside Air Temperature

Shows the outside air temperature.

Trip Computer

See Trip Computer (page 90).

Vehicle Settings and Personalization

See General Information (page 88).

Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge

WARNING

Never remove the coolant reservoir
cap while the engine is running or hot.

At normal operating temperature, the
needle will remain in the center section.

Note: Do not restart the engine until the
cause of overheating has been resolved.

If the needle enters the red section, the
engine is overheating. Stop the engine,
switch the ignition off and determine the
cause once the engine has cooled down.
See Engine Coolant Check (page 212).

Fuel Gauge

Note: The fuel gauge level may vary slightly

when your vehicle is moving or when driving
on a slope.

Switch the ignition on. The fuel gauge will
indicate approximately how much fuel is
in the fuel tank. The arrow next to the fuel
pump symbol shows the fuel filler door
side of your vehicle.

The needle will move toward full when you
refuel your vehicle. If the needle still points
to empty after adding fuel, have your
vehicle repaired.

After refueling the needle may not always
return to exactly the same position. This is
normal.

Note: It may take a short time for the
needle to reach full after refueling and
driving. This is normal and may be due to
the slope of pavement at the service station.

Note: The fuel pumped into the tank may
differ slightly from the fuel gauge. This is
normal and may be due to the slope of
pavement at the service station.

Note: If the service station nozzle shuts off
before the tank is full, complete refueling
at a different pump.

Low Fuel Level Reminder

Vehicles with no distance-to-empty
display

A low fuel level reminder lights when the
fuel gauge needle is at 1/16 above empty.

Vehicles equipped with distance-to­empty display

A low fuel level reminder displays when
the fuel gauge needle is at 1/16 above
empty or at about 35 miles (56km) to
empty, whichever occurs first.

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Variations:
Note: The low fuel warning and distance-to-empty warning can appear at different fuel

gauge positions depending on fuel economy conditions. This variation is normal.

Distance-to-emptyFuel gauge positionDriving type (fuel economy

conditions)

35 miles to 80 miles (56 km

to 129 km)

1/16thHighway driving

35 miles (56 km)1/16th-1/4Severe duty driving (trailer

towing, extended idle)

WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS

The following warning lamps and
indicators will alert you to a vehicle
condition that may become serious. Some
lamps will illuminate 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.

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.

Airbag - Front

If it fails to illuminate when you
start your vehicle, continues to

flash or remains on, it indicates
a malfunction. Have the system checked
by your authorized dealer.

Anti-Lock Braking System

If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a

malfunction. You will continue
to have the normal braking system
(without ABS) unless the brake system
warning lamp is also illuminated. Have the
system checked by your authorized dealer.

Battery

If it illuminates while driving, it

indicates a malfunction. Switch

off all unnecessary electrical
equipment and have the system checked
by your authorized dealer immediately.

Blind Spot Monitor (If Equipped)

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It will illuminate when you switch

this feature off or in conjunction

with a message. See Blind Spot

Monitor (page 160). See Information
Messages (page 91).

Brake System

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It will illuminate when you

engage the parking brake with

the ignition on.

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If it illuminates when you are driving, check
that the parking brake is not engaged. If
the parking brake is not engaged, this
indicates low brake fluid level or a brake
system malfunction. Have the system
checked immediately by your 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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It will illuminate when you switch
this feature on. See Using

Cruise Control (page 159).

Direction Indicator

Illuminates when the left or right
turn signal or the hazard warning

flasher is turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for
a burned out bulb. See Changing a Bulb
(page 222).

Engine Oil

If it illuminates with the engine

running or when you are driving,

this indicates a malfunction.
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so and switch the engine off. Check the
engine oil level. See Engine Oil Check
(page 211).

Note: Do not resume your journey if it
illuminates despite the level being correct.
Have the system checked by your authorized
dealer immediately.

Fasten Safety Belt

It will illuminate and a chime will
sound to remind you to fasten
your safety belt. See Safety

Belt Minder (page 31).

Fog Lamps - Front (If Equipped)

It will illuminate when you switch
the front fog lamps on.

High Beam

It will illuminate when you switch
the high beam headlamps on. It
will flash when you use the

headlamp flasher.

Information (If Equipped)

It will illuminate when a new
message is stored in the

information display. It will be red
or amber in color depending on the severity
of the message and will remain on until the
cause of the message has been rectified.
See Information Messages (page 91).

Low Fuel Level

It will illuminate when the fuel

level is low or the fuel tank is

nearly empty. Refuel as soon as
possible.

Low Tire Pressure Warning

It will illuminate 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.

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It will also illuminate momentarily when
you switch the ignition on to confirm the
lamp is functional. If it does not illuminate
when you switch the ignition on, or begins
to flash at any time, have the system
checked by your authorized dealer.

Parking Lamps

It will illuminate when you switch
the parking lamps on.

Service Engine Soon

If the service engine soon
indicator light stays illuminated

after the engine is started, it
indicates that the On-Board Diagnostics
(OBD-II) system has detected a
malfunction of the vehicle emissions
control system. Refer to On-Board
Diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Fuel and
Refueling chapter for more information
about having your vehicle serviced. See
Emission Control System (page 133).

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.

Note: Under engine misfire conditions,
excessive exhaust temperatures could
damage the catalytic converter or other
vehicle components.

The service engine soon indicator light
illuminates when the ignition is first turned
on prior to engine start to check the bulb
and to indicate whether the vehicle is ready
for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing.

Normally, the service engine soon light will
stay on until the engine is cranked, 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
I/M testing. See Emission Control

System (page 133).

Traction and Stability Control

It will flash when the system is
active. If it remains illuminated

or does not illuminate when you
switch the ignition on, this indicates a
malfunction. During a malfunction the
system will switch off. Have the system
checked by your authorized dealer
immediately.

Traction and Stability Control Off

It will illuminate when you switch

the system off. It will go out

when you switch the system
back on or when you switch the ignition
off.

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
with it in the off or accessory position.

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.

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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 handheld 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.

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. The OK
button may also be used to reset some
Trip values.

Menu Structure - Information
Display

All Vehicles

You can access the menu using the
information display control.

Note: Some options may appear slightly
different or not at all if the items are
optional.

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Trip 1 and 2

1

Distance to E

Trip odometer

Trip timer

Digital Speedo

AnticipationFord EcoModeAverage fuel

Speed

Ford EcoMode

2

All Value - Distance to E, Trip odometer, Trip timer and Average fuel

1

See Trip Computer (page 90).

2

See Eco Mode (page 164).

Information

Intelligent 4WD

MyKey Dist.

MyKey Info

Settings

On or OffTraction CtrlDriver Assist

On or OffBlind spot

On or OffCross traffic alert

On or OffRain LightLighting

Auto or ManualDimming

Off or xx SecondsAutolamp delay

Always On or Always OffNavigation infoDisplay

Choose your applicable settingLanguage

Choose your applicable settingDistance

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Settings

Choose your applicable settingTemperature

On or OffPark SlotChimes

On or OffAuto engine offConvenience

On or OffDisplayCompass

Heater – A/C / Auto or
Last Settings

Climate ControlRemote Start

Front Defrost / Automatic
or Off

Rear Defrost / Automatic
or Off

(5, 10 or 15 minutes)Duration

On/OffQuiet Start

Restore Default

Enable or DisableSystem

Hold OK to Create MyKeyCreate MyKeyMyKey

Always On or User SelectableTraction Ctrl

80 MPH (130 km/h) or OffMax Speed

45 mph (75 km/h), 55 mph (90 km/h), 65 mph
(105 km/h) or Off

Speed Warning

On or OffVolume Limiter

Hold OK to Clear All MyKeysClear MyKeys

System Check

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.

TRIP COMPUTER

Resetting the Trip Computer

Press and hold OK on the current screen
to reset the respective trip, distance, time
and average fuel information.

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Distance to E

Indicates the approximate distance the
vehicle will travel on the fuel remaining in
the tank. Changes in driving pattern may
cause the value to vary.

Trip Odometer

Registers the distance traveled of
individual journeys.

Trip Timer

Registers the time of individual journeys.

Average Fuel

Indicates the average fuel consumption
since the function was last reset.

All Value

Indicates all the respective remaining fuel,
distance, time and average fuel
information.

INFORMATION MESSAGES

Note: Depending on your vehicle options

and instrument cluster type, not all of the
messages will display or be available.
Additionally, the information display may
abbreviate or shorten certain messages.

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Press the OK button to acknowledge and
remove some messages from the
information display. The information
display will automatically remove other
messages after a short time.

You need to confirm certain messages
before you can access the menus.

Message indicator (If Equipped)

The message indicator
illuminates to supplement some

messages. It will be red or amber
depending on the severity of the message
and will remain on until you or your
authorized dealer have fixed the vehicle
concern.

A system specific symbol with a message
indicator may supplement some
messages.

Airbag

ActionMessage

Indicator

Message

Displays when the system requires service due

to a malfunction. Contact your authorized

dealer.

AmberAirbag fault Service now

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Alarm

ActionMessage

Indicator

Message

Displays when the alarm has been triggered

due to unauthorized entry. See Anti-Theft

Alarm (page 64).

AmberAlarm activated Check

Vehicle

Displays when the system requires service due

to a malfunction. Contact your authorized

dealer.

-Alarm fault Service

required

Automatic Engine Shutdown

ActionMessage

Indicator

Message

Displays when the engine has shut off to help

increase fuel economy.

-Engine Shuts Off For

Fuel Economy

Displays when the engine is getting ready to

shut off. You can press OK on the left steering

wheel button to override the shut down.

-Engine Shuts Off in XX

Seconds OK to Override

Battery and Charging System

ActionMessage

Indicator

Message

Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so

and switch off the ignition. Contact your

authorized dealer.

RedElectrical system over-

voltage Stop safely

Displays to warn of a low battery condition.

Turn off all unneeded electrical accessories.

Contact your authorized dealer.

AmberBattery low See manual

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Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System

ActionMessage

Indicator

Message

Displayed when the blind spot information

system and cross traffic alert system sensors

are blocked. See Blind Spot Monitor (page

160).

AmberBLIS Low visibility See

manual

Displayed when a fault with the system has

occurred. Contact your authorized dealer as

soon as possible.

AmberBLIS: X sensor fault

Service required

Displayed when the system is not available due

to trailer use. See Blind Spot Monitor (page

160).

AmberBLIS not available Trailer

attached

Displayed when the system detects a vehicle.

See Blind Spot Monitor (page 160).

AmberCross Traffic Vehicle

coming from X

Displayed when the blind spot information

system and cross traffic alert system sensors

are blocked. See Blind Spot Monitor (page

160).

AmberCross Traffic Sensor

blocked See manual

Displays when the system requires service due

to a malfunction. Contact your authorized

dealer.

AmberCross Traffic fault

Service required

Displayed when the system is not available due

to trailer use. See Blind Spot Monitor (page

160).

-Cross Traffic disabled

Trailer attached

Doors

ActionMessage

Indicator

Message

Displays when the door(s) listed is not

completely closed and the vehicle is moving.

RedX door open

Displays when the door(s) listed is not

completely closed.

-

Displays when the luggage compartment is not

completely closed and the vehicle is moving.

RedLiftgate ajar

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ActionMessage

Indicator

Message

Displays when the luggage compartment is not

completely closed.

-

Displays when the hood is not completely

closed and the vehicle is moving.

RedHood open

Displays when the hood is not completely

closed.

-

Engine

ActionMessage

Indicator

Message

Engine service is required. Contact your

authorized dealer.

AmberEngine fault Service now

Displays when the engine temperature is too

high. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and allow

to engine to cool. If the problem persists,

contact your authorized dealer. See Engine

Coolant Check (page 212).

RedHigh engine temperature

Stop safely

Displays when the engine has reduced power

in order to help reduce high coolant temper-

ature.

-Power reduced to lower

temperature

Hill Start Assist

ActionMessage

Indicator

Message

Displays when hill start assist is not available.

Contact your authorized dealer. See Hill Start

Assist (page 146).

AmberHill start assist not avail-

able

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Keyless Vehicle

ActionMessage

Indicator

Message

Displays to remind you that the key is in the

trunk. See Keyless Starting (page 123).

AmberFord KeyFree Key inside

vehicle

Displayed if the key is not detected by the

system. See Keyless Starting (page 123).

-Ford KeyFree No key

detected

Displayed as a reminder to turn off the vehicle.

See Keyless Starting (page 123).

RedSwitch ign. off Press

ENGINE Start/Stop

button

Displayed as a reminder to press the brake

while starting the vehicle.

-Press brake to start

Displayed when a valid key is not detected

within the vehicle. See Keyless Starting (page

123).

RedFord KeyFree Key not

inside car

Displays when the key battery is low. Change

the battery as soon as possible. See Remote

Control (page 43).

-Key Battery low Replace

soon

Lighting

ActionMessage

Indicator

Message

Displays when the brake lamp bulb has burned

out. Contact your authorized dealer.

-Brake lamp Bulb fault

Displays when the low beam headlamp bulb

has burned out. Contact your authorized dealer.

-Low beam Bulb fault

Displays when an electrical system problem

occurs with the headlamp system. Contact your

authorized dealer.

AmberHeadlamp fault Service

required

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Maintenance

ActionMessage

Indicator

Message

Displays when the engine oil life is depleted and

requires a change. See Engine Oil Check

(page 211).

-Engine oil change due

Indicates the brake fluid level is low and the

brake system should be inspected immediately.

See Brake Fluid Check (page 215).

RedBrake fluid level low

Service now

Displays when the fuel fill inlet was not properly

closed. See Refueling (page 132).

-Check fuel fill inlet

MyKey

ActionMessage

Indicator

Message

Displays when MyKey is active.-MyKey active Drive

Safely

Displays when starting the vehicle and MyKey

is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on.

-MyKey Speed Limited to

XX MPH/km/h

Displays when a MyKey is in use and the MyKey

speed limit is on and the vehicle speed is

approaching 80 mph (130 km/h).

AmberMyKey Vehicle Near Top

Speed

Displays when a MyKey is in use and the MyKey

speed limit is reached.

AmberMyKey Vehicle at Top

Speed

Displays when MyKey is active.-MyKey Check Speed

Drive Safely

Displays when a MyKey is in use and Belt-

Minder is activated.

-MyKey Buckle Up to

Unmute Audio

Displays when a MyKey is in use and park aid is

activated.

-MyKey Park aid cannot

be deactivated

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ActionMessage

Indicator

Message

Displays when trying to create a MyKey with a

key already designated as a MyKey.

-Key is Already a MyKey

Displays when programming a MyKey.-Hold key next to symbol

on steering column

Displays when programming a MyKey.-MyKey ESC cannot be

deactivated

Park Aid

ActionMessage

Indicator

Message

Displays when the system has detected a

condition that requires service. Contact your

authorized dealer. See Parking Aid (page 150).

AmberParking aid malfunction

Service required

Park Brake

ActionMessage

Indicator

Message

Displays when the parking brake is set, the

engine is running and the vehicle is driven more

than 3 mph (5 km/h). If the warning stays on

after the parking brake is released, contact your

authorized dealer.

RedPark brake applied

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