FORD Explorer 2011 User Manual v.1

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++++ 2011 Explorer Owner’s Guide

+++++ 2011 EXPLORER

NOVEMBER 2010

FIRST PRINTING

OWNER’S GUIDE

EXPLORER

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Introduction 4

Instrument Cluster 14

Warning lights and chimes 14 Gauges 21 Message center 23

Entertainment Systems 51

MyFord™ system 51 Auxiliary input jack (Line in) 60

Climate Controls 63

Manual heating and air conditioning 63 Automatic temperature control 66 Touchscreen features 71 Auxiliary passenger climate control 74 Rear window defroster 75

Lights 77

Headlamps 77 Turn signal control 82 Bulb replacement 84

Driver Controls 92

Windshield wiper/washer control 92 Steering wheel adjustment 94 Power windows 98 Mirrors 100 Speed control 103 Adaptive cruise control 105 Moon roof 114

Locks and Security 130

Keys 130 Locks 138 Anti-theft system 154

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Seating and Safety Restraints 160

Seating 160 Personal Safety System™ 180 Safety belt system 184 Airbags 197 Child restraints 211

Tires, Wheels and Loading 232

Tire information 235 Tire inflation 237 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 250 Vehicle loading 255 Trailer towing 262 Recreational towing 265

Driving 267

Starting 267 Brakes 274 AdvanceTrac威 277 Hill descent control 283 Transmission operation 288 Reverse sensing system 294 Rear-view camera system 296

Roadside Emergencies 325

Getting roadside assistance 325 Hazard flasher control 326 Fuel pump shut-off 327 Fuses and relays 327 Changing tires 336 Temporary mobility kit 344 Wheel lug nut torque 352 Jump starting 354 Wrecker towing 357

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Customer Assistance 359

Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 366 Reporting safety defects (Canada only) 366

Cleaning 367

Maintenance and Specifications 375

Engine compartment 377 Engine oil 380 Battery 382 Engine coolant 385 Fuel information 392 Air filter(s) 406 Part numbers 410 Maintenance product specifications and capacities 411 Engine data 414

Accessories 417

Ford Extended Service Plan 419

Scheduled Maintenance Guide 423

Normal scheduled maintenance and log 429

Index 442

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Introduction

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations on acquiring your new Ford Motor Company product. Please take the time to get well acquainted with your vehicle by reading this handbook. The more you know and understand about your vehicle, the greater the safety and pleasure you will derive from driving it.

For more information on Ford Motor Company and its products visit the following website:

• In the United States: www.ford.com

• In Canada: www.ford.ca

• In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx

• In Australia: www.ford.com.au

Additional owner information is given in separate publications. This vehicle’s Owner’s Guide describes every option and model variant

available and therefore some of the items covered may not apply to your particular vehicle. Furthermore, due to printing cycles it may describe options before they are generally available.

Remember to pass on this vehicle’s Owner’s Guide when reselling the vehicle. It is an integral part of the vehicle.

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SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

Warning symbols in this guide

How can you reduce the risk of personal injury to yourself or others? In this guide, answers to such questions are contained in comments highlighted by the warning triangle symbol. These comments should be read and observed.

Warning symbols on your vehicle

When you see this symbol, it is imperative that you consult the relevant section of this guide before touching or attempting adjustment of any kind.

Protecting the environment

We must all play our part in protecting the environment. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards this aim. Information in this respect is highlighted in this guide with the tree symbol.

CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and

certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, 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.

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PERCHLORATE MATERIAL

Certain components of this vehicle such as airbag modules, seat belt pretensioners, and button cell batteries may contain Perchlorate Material – Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE

Your vehicle does not need an extensive break-in. Try not to drive continuously at the same speed for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of new vehicle operation. Vary your speed frequently in order to give the moving parts a chance to break in.

Drive your new vehicle at least 1,000 miles (1,600 km) before towing a trailer. For more detailed information about towing a trailer, refer to Trailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter.

Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in oils since these additives may prevent piston ring seating. See Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information on oil usage.

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 Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner’s Guide.

Special instructions

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

WARNING: Please read the section Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) in the Seating and Safety Restraints

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

WARNING: Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should NEVER be placed in front of an active passenger airbag.

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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.

NOTICE TO OWNERS WITH 20 INCH WHEELS AND TIRES

When equipped with 20 inch wheels and tires the vehicle is designed for on-road use only and not off-road use.

Note: When first driving the vehicle after it has been parked for a period of time, you may experience a temporary ride disturbance. This is a characteristic of the tires and should be no reason for concern. The condition should correct itself within 5-15 miles (8-25 km) of driving. If the disturbance persists, have the tires serviced by an authorized dealer.

Correct tire pressure is important to payload and proper ride and handling attributes. Check your vehicle’s Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label for the proper tire pressure levels.

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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. For U.S. only (if equipped), if you choose to use the SYNC威 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 your SYNC威 supplement for more information.

Event Data Recording

This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR 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 EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR 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 seatbelts 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.

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This data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur.

Note: EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by the EDR 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 EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation.

To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR 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 EDR. 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威 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 your SYNC威 supplement for more information.

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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 your request. If you do not want Ford or its vendors to receive this information, do not activate the service. Ford Motor Company and the 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 your SYNC威 supplement for more information.

CELL PHONE USE

The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasingly important in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However, drivers must not compromise their own or others’ safety when using such equipment. Mobile Communications can enhance personal safety and security when appropriately used, particularly in emergency situations. Safety must be paramount when using mobile communications equipment to avoid negating these benefits.

Mobile Communication Equipment includes, but is not limited to, cellular phones, pagers, portable email devices, text messaging devices and portable two-way radios.

WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle

control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that you use extreme caution when using any device or feature 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 that you comply with all applicable laws.

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EXPORT UNIQUE (NON–UNITED STATES/CANADA) VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION

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 Guide. 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 Guide 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 Guide for all other required

information and warnings.

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These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Safety Alert

Fasten Safety Belt Airbag - Front

Airbag - Side

Child Seat Tether Anchor

Anti-Lock Brake System Parking Brake System

Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based

Stability Control System Speed Control

Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher

Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment

See Owner’s Guide

Child Seat Lower Anchor

Brake System

Parking Aid System

Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash/Wipe

Windshield Defrost/Demist

Rear Window Defrost/Demist

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Power Windows Front/Rear

Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock

Power Window Lockout

Interior Luggage Compartment Release

Panic Alarm Engine Oil

Engine Coolant

Engine Coolant Temperature

Do Not Open When Hot Battery

Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks

Battery Acid

Explosive Gas Fan Warning

Power Steering Fluid

Maintain Correct Fluid Level

Service Engine Soon Engine Air Filter

MAX

MIN

Passenger Compartment Air Filter

Check Fuel Cap

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Jack

Low Tire Pressure Warning

Instrument Cluster

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

Base instrument cluster with standard measure shown; metric similar

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Warning lights can alert you to a vehicle condition that may become serious enough to cause extensive repairs. A warning light may illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions.

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Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the indicators work. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, refer to the respective system warning light for additional information.

Note: Some warning lights are reconfigurable telltale (RTT) indicators. These indicators display in the lower line of the message center near the odometer reading. They function the same as a warning light but do not display on startup.

Service engine soon: The service engine soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the on position 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 the Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

Solid illumination after the engine is started indicates the on-board diagnostics system (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Refer to On-board diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 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 contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

WARNING: Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust

temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.

Powertrain malfunction/reduced power (RTT): Illuminates when a

powertrain or an 4WD fault has been detected. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

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Brake system warning light: To confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the on position when the engine is not running, or in a position between on and start, or by applying the parking brake when the ignition is turned to the on position. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this time, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level or a brake system malfunction. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

WARNING: Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning

light on is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Driving extended distances with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and the risk of personal injury.

Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated or continues to flash, a malfunction has been detected. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is illuminated.

Airbag readiness: If this light fails to illuminate when the ignition is turned to on, continues to flash or remains on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. A chime will sound when there is a malfunction in the indicator light.

Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. A Belt-Minder威 chime will also sound to remind you to fasten your safety belt. Refer to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter to activate/deactivate the Belt-Minder威 chime feature.

BRAKE

ABS

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Charging system (RTT):

Illuminates when the battery is not charging properly. If it stays on while the engine is running, there may be a malfunction with the charging system. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. This indicates a problem with the electrical system or a related component.

Engine oil pressure (RTT):

Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range, refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

AdvanceTrac威: Displays when the AdvanceTrac威/Traction control is active. If the light remains on, have the system serviced immediately, refer to the Driving chapter for more information.

AdvanceTrac威 off light:

Illuminates when AdvanceTrac威/Traction control has been disabled by the driver. Refer to the Driving chapter for more information.

Low tire pressure warning:

Illuminates when your tire pressure is low. If the light remains on at start up or while driving, the tire pressure should be checked. Refer to Inflating your tires in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. When the ignition is first turned to on, the light will illuminate for 3 seconds to ensure that it is working. If the light does not turn on or begins to flash, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. For more information on this system, refer to Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter.

Low fuel (RTT): Illuminates when the fuel level in the fuel tank is at or near empty. Refer to Fuel gauge in this chapter.

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Engine coolant temperature:

Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is high. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, switch off the engine and let cool. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

WARNING: Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the

engine is running or hot.

Speed control (RTT): The speed control system indicator light changes color to indicate what mode the system is in:

• On (gray light): Illuminates when the speed control system is turned on. Turns off when the speed control system is turned off.

• Engaged (green light): Illuminates when the speed control system is engaged. Turns off when the speed control system is disengaged.

Adaptive cruise control (RTT) (if equipped): The speed control

system indicator light changes color to indicate what mode the system is in:

• On (gray light): Illuminates when the adaptive cruise control system is turned on. Turns off when the speed control system is turned off.

• Engaged (green light): Illuminates when the adaptive cruise control system is engaged. Turns off when the speed control system is disengaged.

Door ajar (RTT): Displays when the ignition is on and any door is not completely closed.

Tailgate ajar (RTT): Displays when the ignition is in the on position and the trunk is open.

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Low washer fluid (RTT):

Illuminates when the windshield washer fluid is low.

Turn signal: Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. If the indicators flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.

High beams: Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on.

Fog lamps: Illuminates when the fog lamps are turned on.

Grade assist (if equipped):

Illuminates when grade assist is turned on.

Transmission Tow/Haul Feature (RTT) (if equipped): Displays

when the Tow/Haul feature has been activated. Refer to the Driving chapter for transmission function and operation. If the light flashes steadily, have the system serviced immediately, damage to the transmission could occur.

Hill descent (if equipped):

Illuminates when hill descent is turned on.

Terrain management (if equipped): Illuminates when a

terrain management mode is selected. See Terrain management in the Driving chapter for more information.

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Terrain management (if equipped): Illuminates when a

terrain management mode is selected. See Terrain management in the Driving chapter for more information.

Terrain management (if equipped): Illuminates when a

terrain management mode is selected. See Terrain management in the Driving chapter for more information.

Terrain management (if equipped): Illuminates when a

terrain management mode is selected. See Terrain management in the Driving chapter for more information.

Heads up display (if equipped):

A red beam of lights will illuminate on the windshield in certain instances when using adaptive cruise control and/or the collision warning system. It will also illuminate momentarily when you start your vehicle to make sure the display works. See Using adaptive cruise control in the Driving chapter for more information.

Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the off or accessory position and the driver’s door is opened.

Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the driver’s door is opened.

Parking brake on chime: Sounds when the parking brake is left on and the vehicle is driven. If the warning stays on after the park brake is off, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

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GAUGES

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1. Tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute. Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine.

2. Multifunction display: This displays the engine coolant temperature, 4WD gauge, odometer/trip meter and other vehicle features. This is also used to configure different vehicle personalization options and display the status of various vehicle functions. See Standard message center in this chapter for more information.

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• Engine coolant temperature gauge (if enabled): Indicates

engine coolant temperature. At normal operating temperature, the level indicator will be in the normal range. The indicator will change colors indicating blue for cool, gray for normal and red for hot. If the engine coolant temperature exceeds the normal range, stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let then engine cool.

The engine coolant temperature gauge can be enabled or disabled. See Base message center in this chapter for information on changing the display settings.

• 4WD gauge (if equipped and enabled): Indicates 4WD status.

See Four wheel drive (4wd) system in the Driving chapter for

information.

3. Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed.

4. Fuel gauge: Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel

tank (when the ignition is in the on position). The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade. The fuel icon and arrow indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located.

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1. Multifunction display: This displays the fuel gauge, tachometer, engine coolant temperature, odometer/trip meter and other vehicle features. This is also used to configure different vehicle personalization options and display the status of various vehicle functions. See Uplevel message center in this chapter for more information.

2. Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed.

3. Infotainment display: This display is used for the entertainment, phone, navigation and climate systems. See the MyFord Touch supplement for more information.

BASE MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)

WARNING:

Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle

control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take their focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. We recommend against the use of any handheld device while driving and that you comply with all applicable laws.

Your vehicle’s message center is capable of monitoring many vehicle systems and will alert you to potential vehicle problems and various conditions with informational messages and/or warnings.

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The message center is also used to program/configure the different features of your vehicle. The message center display is located in the instrument cluster.

Use the left steering wheel controls to navigate through the message center.

• Press the up/down arrow buttons to move up/down through the message center choices.

• Press the left/right arrow buttons to move left/right through the message center choices.

• Press the OK button to select highlighted options and confirm choices/messages.

Main menu

Scroll up/down to highlight one of the options, then press the right arrow key or OK to enter into that menu option. Press the left arrow key as needed to exit back to the main menu.

Trip1or2

Trip Odometer — shows the accumulated trip distance. Trip Timer — shows the elapsed trip time. This timer will stop when

the vehicle is turned off and will restart when the vehicle is restarted. Distance to E — shows the approximate distance the vehicle can travel

before running out of fuel. Inst Fuel Econ — shows instantaneous fuel usage. Average Fuel — shows the average distance traveled per unit of fuel

used for a given trip. Fuel Used — shows the amount of fuel used for a given trip.

Press and hold OK to reset the current trip, distance time, average MPG, and fuel used.

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Scroll up/down to highlight one of the options, then press the right arrow key or OK to enter into that menu option.

Information

4WD Gauge (if equipped) MyKey™ Distance (if MyKey™ is programmed) MyKey™ Information (number of MyKeys™ and admin keys programmed) Coolant Temperature

In this mode, you can view vehicle information and configure different vehicle settings. Press the right arrow key (when in the Settings menu) to reach the different menus.

Settings

Driver Assist Traction Control

Blind Spot Collision Warning Sensitivity

(if MyKey is programmed)

Chimes

Warning Cross Traffic Rear Park Aid Trailer Sway

Display Language English, Español or Français

Units Distance Miles and

Temperature Fahrenheit (°F)

Convenience Autolamp Delay Off or number of seconds

DTE Calculation Normal or Towing

High, Normal or Low

Gallons or Km and Liters

or Celsius (°C)

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Convenience

(cont’d)

Easy Entry/Exit Locks Autolock or

Oil life Reset Set 10-100% Power Liftgate Switch Enabled or Disabled Remote Start Climate Control Heater – A/C

Wipers Courtesy Wipe

Settings (cont’d)

On or Off

Autounlock Remote Unlock All Doors or

Driver First

Auto or Last Setting

Climate Control Front Defrost

AutoorOff

Climate Control Rear Defrost

AutoorOff

Climate Control Driver Seat

AutoorOff

Climate Control Passenger Seat

AutoorOff

Duration (5, 10 or

15 minutes) Quiet Start System

Rain Sensing Reverse Wiper

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Settings (cont’d)

MyKey Create MyKey™ Hold OK to Create MyKey

Traction Control Always On or User Selectable Max Speed 80 MPH (130 km/h) or Off Speed Warning 45 mph (75 km/h), 55 mph

(90 km/h), 65 mph (105 km/h) or

Off Volume Limiter Clear MyKeys Hold OK to Clear MyKeys

System Reset Hold OK to

Reset System to Factory Default

System Check*

Oil Life Washer Fluid Doors Liftgate Blind spot Cross Traffic Brakes Fuel

The number of warnings will be listed first. 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; press the right arrow button to display specific information on the highlighted warning.

System warnings and status messages

System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle’s operating systems.

In the event of a multiple warning situation, the message center will cycle the display to show all warnings by displaying each one for four seconds.

The message center will display the last selected feature if there are no more warning messages.

Factory Default

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Types of messages and warnings:

• Some messages will appear briefly to inform you of something you may need to take action on or be informed of.

• Some messages will appear once and then again when the vehicle is restarted.

• Some messages will reappear after clearing or being reset if a problem or condition is still present and needs your attention.

• Some messages can be acknowledged and reset by pressing OK. This allows you to use the full message center functionality by clearing the message.

DRIVER DOOR AJAR — Displayed when the driver door is not completely closed.

LIFTGATE AJAR — Displayed when the liftgate is not completely closed. PASSENGER DOOR AJAR — Displayed when the passenger door is

not completely closed. REAR LEFT DOOR AJAR — Displayed when the rear left door is not

completely closed. REAR RIGHT DOOR AJAR — Displayed when the rear right door is

not completely closed. CHECK FUEL FILL INLET — Displayed when the fuel fill inlet may

not be properly closed. Refer to Easy Fuel™ “no cap” fuel system in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

FUEL LEVEL LOW XXX KM TO E — Displayed as an early reminder of a low fuel condition.

FUEL LEVEL LOW XXX MI TO E — Displayed as an early reminder of a low fuel condition.

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW — Indicates the brake fluid level is low and the brake system should be inspected immediately. Refer to Brake fluid in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM — Displayed when the brake system needs servicing. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM — Displayed when the charging system needs servicing. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

PARK BRAKE ENGAGED — Displayed when the parking brake is set, the engine is running and the vehicle is driven more than 3mph (5 km/h). If the warning stays on after the parking brake is released, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

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SERVICE ADVANCETRAC — Displayed when the AdvanceTrac威 system has detected a condition that requires service. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

SHIFT TO PARK — Displayed when the start/stop button is pressed to shut off the engine with the shift select lever in any position other than P (Park). Refer to Fast restart feature in Push button start system in the Driving chapter for more information.

LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE — Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine. Check the oil level. See Checking the engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. If the warning stays on or continues to come on with your engine running, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON — Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 10% or less.

OIL CHANGE REQUIRED — Displayed when the oil life left reaches 0%. ENGINE COOLANT OVER TEMP — Displayed when the engine

coolant temperature is excessively high. WASHER FLUID LEVEL LOW — Indicates the washer fluid reservoir is

less than one quarter full. Check the washer fluid level. Refer to Windshield washer fluid in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

TURN POWER OFF TO SAVE BATTERY (if equipped) — Displayed when the electrical system determines that the battery is at a low level. Turn off as many of the electrical loads as soon as possible to prevent automatic shutdown of certain vehicle accessories.

LOW BATTERY FEATURES TEMPORARILY TURNED OFF (if equipped) — Displayed when the electrical system determines that the

battery is at a low level. Various vehicle features will be disabled to help preserve the battery. When the vehicle is started or if the battery power has recovered, the accessories will operate again as normal.

TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR FAULT — Displayed when the tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, have the system inspected by your authorized dealer.

TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR FAULT — Displayed when a tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning, or your spare tire is in use. For more information on how the system operates under these conditions, refer to

Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. If the warning stays on or continues

to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. BUCKLE UP TO UNMUTE AUDIO — Displayed when a MyKey™ is in

use and Belt-Minder威 is activated. Refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter for more information.

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REMOVE OBJECTS NEAR PASS SEAT — Displayed when objects are by the passenger seat. After the objects are moved away from the seat, if the warning stays on or continues to come on contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

TRACTION CONTROL OFF — Displayed when the traction control has been disabled by the driver. Refer to the Driving chapter for more information.

AUTOMATIC BRAKING TURNED OFF (if equipped) — Displayed when adaptive cruise control automatic braking is turned off.

AWD OFF (if equipped) — Displayed when the 4WD system has been automatically disabled to protect itself. This is caused by operating the vehicle with the compact spare tire installed or if the system is overheating. The 4WD system will resume normal function and clear this message after driving a short distance with the road tire re-installed or after the system is allowed to cool.

CHECK AWD (if equipped) — Displayed in conjunction with the throttle control/transmission/4WD not operating properly. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT — The power steering system has disabled power steering assist due to a system error, service is required.

SERVICE POWER STEERING — The power steering system has detected a condition that requires service.

SERVICE POWER STEERING NOW — The power steering system has detected a condition within the power steering system that requires service immediately.

ACCESSORY POWER ACTIVE (if equipped) — Displayed when the vehicle is in the accessory ignition state on keyless vehicles.

COULD NOT PROGRAM INTEGRATED KEY — Displayed when an attempt is made to program a spare key using two existing MyKeys. Refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter for more information.

KEY PROGRAMMED 3 KEYS TOTAL — Displayed during spare key programming, when a third Intelligent Access Key is programmed to the system.

KEY PROGRAMMED 4 KEYS TOTAL — Displayed during spare key programming, when a fourth Intelligent Access Key is programmed to the system.

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MAX NUMBER OF KEYS PROGRAMMED — Displayed during spare key programming when the maximum number of keys have been programmed.

MYKEY ACTIVE DRIVE SAFELY — Displayed when MyKey™ is active. MYKEY NOT CREATED — Displayed during key programming when

MyKey™ cannot be programmed. NO KEY DETECTED (if equipped) — Displayed if the Intelligent

Access Key is not detected by the system in the following three scenarios:

• When the start/stop button is pressed in an attempt to either start the engine or cycle through the ignition states.

• When the engine is running and a door is opened then closed.

•When the vehicle’s speed exceeds 10 mph (16 km/h) for the first time

after starting. Refer to Push button start system in the Driving chapter for more information.

PRESS BRAKE TO START (if equipped) — Displayed when the start/stop button is pressed without the brake pedal being applied. This is a reminder that the brake pedal must be applied when the start/stop button is pressed in order to start the engine.

RESTART NOW OR KEY IS NEEDED (if equipped) — Displayed when the start/stop button is pressed to shut off the engine and a Intelligent Access Key is not detected inside the vehicle. Refer to Push button start system in the Driving chapter for more information.

SPEED LIMITED TO 130 KM/H — Displayed when starting the vehicle and MyKey™ is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on. Refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter for more information.

SPEED LIMITED TO 80 MPH — Displayed when starting the vehicle and MyKey™ is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on. Refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter for more information.

STARTING SYSTEM FAULT — This message is displayed when there is a problem with your vehicle’s starting security system; your vehicle will not be able to start. See your authorized dealer for service.

VEHICLE AT TOP SPEED OF MYKEY SETTING — Displayed when a MyKey™ is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on and the vehicle speed is 80 mph (130 km/h). Refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter for more information.

VEHICLE NEAR TOP SPEED — Displayed when a MyKey™ is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on and the vehicle speed is approaching 80 mph (130 km/h). Refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter for more information.

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BLIND SPOT NOT AVAILABLE SENSOR BLOCKED (if equipped)

— Displayed when the blind spot information system/cross traffic alert system sensors are blocked. See Blind Spot Information System (BLIS威) with Cross Traffic Alert in the Driving chapter.

BLIND SPOT SYSTEM FAULT (if equipped) — Displayed when a fault with the blind spot information system has occurred. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

CROSS TRAFFIC NOT AVAILABLE SENSOR BLOCKED (if equipped) — Displayed when the blind spot information system/cross

traffic alert system sensors are blocked. See Blind Spot Information System (BLIS威) with Cross Traffic Alert in the Driving chapter.

CROSS TRAFFIC SYSTEM FAULT (if equipped) — Displayed when a fault with the cross traffic alert system has occurred. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

VEHICLE COMING FROM LEFT (if equipped) — Displayed when the blind spot information system with cross traffic alert (CTA) system is operating and senses a vehicle. See Blind Spot Information System (BLIS威) with Cross Traffic Alert in the Driving chapter.

VEHICLE COMING FROM RIGHT (if equipped) — Displayed when the blind spot information system with cross traffic alert (CTA) system is operating and senses a vehicle. See Blind Spot Information System (BLIS威) with Cross Traffic Alert in the Driving chapter.

ACTIVE PARK FAULT (if equipped) — Displayed when a fault has occurred with the active park assist system. Refer to Active park assist in the Driving chapter for more information.

CHECK REAR PARK AID (if equipped) — Displayed when the transmission is in R (Reverse) and the park aid is disabled.

EXITING OFF ROAD MODE (if equipped) — Displayed when off road mode becomes inactive.

FOR HILL DESCENT REDUCE SPEED 20 MPH OR LESS (if equipped) — Displayed when hill descent speed exceeds 20 MPH.

FOR HILL DESCENT REDUCE SPEED 32 KM/H OR LESS (if equipped) — Displayed when hill descent speed exceeds 32 KM/H.

FOR HILL DESCENT SELECT GEAR (if equipped) — Displayed

when hill descent control mode requires driver shift transmission into gear. FOR OFF ROAD SLOW TO 5 MPH (if equipped) — Displayed when

the vehicle speed requirement for off road mode entry has not been met. DRIVER RESUME CONTROL (if equipped) — Displayed when the

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HILL DESCENT CONTROL ACTIVE (if equipped) — Displayed when hill descent control mode becomes active.

HILL DESCENT CONTROL FAULT (if equipped) — Displayed when a hill descent system fault is present.

HILL DESCENT CONTROL OFF (if equipped)— Displayed when hill descent control mode becomes inactive.

HILL DESCENT CONTROL OFF SYSTEM COOLING (if equipped)

— Displayed when hill descent control mode is disabled to cool the brake system.

HILL DESCENT CONTROL READY (if equipped) — Displayed when hill descent control mode is ready.

MODE CHANGE NOT ACCEPTED, RETRY (if equipped) — Displayed when hill descent control mode cannot be changed at time of driver request.

OFF ROAD MODE ENABLED (if equipped) — Displayed when off road mode becomes active.

TERRAIN MANAGEMENT MUD, RUT MODE (if equipped) — Displays driver selected terrain management mode.

TERRAIN MANAGEMENT NORMAL MODE (if equipped) — Displays driver selected terrain management mode.

TERRAIN MANAGEMENT SAND MODE (if equipped) — Displays driver selected terrain management mode.

TERRAIN MANAGEMENT SNOW MODE (if equipped) — Displays driver selected terrain management mode.

TERRAIN MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FAULT (if equipped) — Displays when the terrain management system detects an error.

TO STOP ALARM START VEHICLE — Displayed when the perimeter alarm system is armed and the vehicle is entered using the key on the driver’s side door. In order to prevent the perimeter alarm system from triggering, the ignition must be turned to start or on before the 12 second chime expires. See Perimeter alarm system in the Locks and security chapter.

TRAILER SWAY REDUCE SPEED (if equipped)— Displayed when the trailer sway control has detected trailer sway. For more information, refer to the Driving chapter for more information.

TRANSPORT MODE CONTACT DEALER — Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

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OPTIONAL MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)

Your vehicle’s message center is capable of monitoring many vehicle systems and will alert you to potential vehicle problems and various conditions with informational messages and/or warnings.

The message center is also used to program/configure the different features of your vehicle.

The message center display is located in the instrument cluster.

Use the left steering wheel controls to navigate through the message center.

• Press the up/down arrow buttons to move up/down through the message center choices.

• Press the left/right arrow buttons to move left/right through the message center choices.

• Press the OK button to select highlighted options and confirm choices/messages.

km/h

MPH

Main menu

From the main menu screen you can choose the following:

Display Mode

Trip1&2

Fuel Economy

Settings

Information

Scroll up/down to highlight one of the options, then press the right arrow key or OK to enter into that menu option.

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Menu Control: You can choose a different menu control operation to suite your needs. In any screen which shows these category icons (other than the Main menu screen) and:

• Standard is set– then scrolling up and down will scroll through the main categories.

• Memory on is set– then scrolling up and down will scroll through the last selected sub-category/screen within a main category.

To change the Menu Control between Standard or Memory On, refer to Vehicle and Menu Control found in the table under the Settings section later in this chapter.

Display Mode

Press the right arrow on the left steering wheel mounted button when display mode is selected. The boxes in the upper right corner of the screen indicate that there are multiple screens that you can navigate through. Each press of the right arrow will navigate to the next screen until the last screen is reached. The white highlighted box indicates which of the screens you are currently viewing:

Distance to empty (DTE) + Fuel gauge + Bar tachometer

01234.5mi

RPM

1000

• Distance to empty (DTE): Shows approximate fuel level before the fuel tank reaches empty. The value is dynamic and can change (raise or lower) depending on driving style.

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• Fuel gauge: Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank. The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade. When the fuel level becomes low (50 miles [80 km] to empty), the level indicator will change to amber. When the fuel level becomes critically low (0 miles [0 km] to empty), the level indicator will change to red. Note: When a MyKey™ is in use, low fuel warnings will display earlier.

• Bar tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute. Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine.

Round analog tachometer + Fuel gauge

For descriptions of the tachometer and fuel gauge, see the description listed previously.

Round analog tachometer + Fuel gauge + Engine coolant temperature gauge

For descriptions of the tachometer and fuel gauge, see the description listed previously.

• Engine coolant temperature gauge: Indicates engine coolant temperature. At normal operating temperature, the level indicator will be in the normal range. If the engine coolant temperature exceeds the normal range, stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool.

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Intelligent Four-wheel drive (4WD) (if equipped) + other gauges

For a description of the other gauges, see the descriptions listed previously.

• Intelligent all-wheel drive: shows the 4WD mode that the vehicle is in. Refer to Four-Wheel Drive

(4WD) system and Terrain management in the Driving chapter.

Trip1&2

Press the right arrow on the left steering wheel mounted button when trip1&2isselected.Theboxes in the upper right corner of the screen indicate that there are multiple screens that you can navigate through. Each press of the right arrow will navigate to the next screen until the last screen is reached. The white highlighted box indicates which of the screens you are currently viewing:

Choose the standard or enhanced display. See the Settings chart following to reach the trip display settings.

Standard trip display

Trip 1

139.5 mi

00:58:44

01234.5mi

RPM

1000

RPM

1000

• Trip distance — shows the accumulated trip distance

• Elapsed trip time — timer stops when the vehicle is turned off and

restarts when the vehicle is restarted.

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Enhanced trip display

Trip 1

01234.5mi

139.5 mi

MPG

28.5

300.5 GAL

00:58:44

RPM

1000

• Trip distance — shows the accumulated trip distance

• Average fuel economy — shows the average fuel economy for a given

trip.

• Estimated amount of fuel consumed — shows the amount of fuel used for a given trip.

• Elapsed trip time — timer stops when the vehicle is turned off and restarts when the vehicle is restarted.

Press OK to pause the Trip 1 or 2 screen. Press again to un-pause.

Press and hold OK to reset the currently displayed trip information.

Fuel Economy

Press the right arrow on the left steering wheel mounted button when fuel economy is selected. The boxes in the upper right corner of the screen indicate that there are multiple screens that you can navigate through. Each press of the right arrow will navigate to the next screen until the last screen is reached. The white highlighted box indicates which of the screens you are currently viewing:

Instant fuel economy

Shown with vertical bar tachometer enabled

• This display shows a visual graph of your instantaneous fuel economy. Press the right arrow to reach the other fuel displays and press the left arrow once to return to the previous display.

Inst. Fuel Economy

Inst

01234.5mi

RPM

1000

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Configurable fuel history

Shown with vertical bar tachometer enabled

• This display shows a bar chart of your fuel history, configurable to 5, 10 or 30 minutes. To configure the fuel history, press the right arrow button when in this screen.

When the fuel level becomes low (50 miles [80 km] to empty), the level indicator will change to amber. When the fuel level becomes critically low (0 miles [0 km] to empty), the level indicator will change to red.

If you calculate your average fuel economy by dividing miles traveled by gallons of fuel used (liters of fuel used by 100 kilometers traveled), your figure may be different than displayed for the following reasons:

• Your vehicle was not perfectly level during fill-up.

• Differences in the automatic shut-off points on the fuel pumps at

service stations.

• Variations in top-off procedure from one fill-up to another.

• Rounding of the displayed values to the nearest 0.1 gallon (liter).

To determine your average highway fuel economy, do the following:

1. Drive the vehicle at least 5 miles (8 km) with the speed control

system engaged to display a stabilized average.

2. Record the highway fuel economy for future reference.

It is important to reset fuel economy after setting the speed control to get accurate highway fuel economy readings.

For more information refer to Essentials of good fuel economy in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

XX Min Fuel History

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Settings

In this mode, you can configure different driver setting choices. Press the right arrow key (when in the Settings menu) to reach the listed modes below:

Note: Some items are optional and may not appear.

Driver Assist

Traction Control On / Off Blind Spot On (default on key cycle) / Off Collision Warning Sensitivity (if

MyKey™ is programmed)

Chimes On (default on key cycle) / Off Warn-<ON> On (default on key cycle) / Off

Cross Traffic Alert

Cruise Control Adaptive or Normal Rear Park Aid On (default on key cycle) / Off Trailer Sway On (default on key cycle) / Off

Autolamp Delay Off, 10 / 20 (default setting) / 30 / 60 / 90 / 120 /

Easy Entry/Exit On (default on key cycle) / Off Fuel DTE Calculation Normal or Towing

Locks Autolock, On (default on key cycle) / Off

Menu Control Standard / Memory On Oil Life Reset Set to 10–100% Power Liftgate Enable / Disable

On (default on key cycle) / Off

180 seconds

Long Term Econ Hold OK to Reset...

Autounlock On (default on key cycle) / Off Remote

Unlocking

High / Normal / Low

Vehicle

All doors / Driver’s door

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Vehicle

Climate Control (using this feature allows you to select different climate control modes

Remote Start

Wipers

Create MyKey™ Press and hold OK to create MyKey™ Traction Control Always On / User Selectable Speed Warning Off, 65 mph (105 km/h), 55 mph (89 km/h), 45 mph

Max Speed Set to 80 MPH (130 km/h) / Off Volume Limiter On (default setting) / Off Clear MyKeys™ Hold OK to Clear MyKeys

*Some MyKey items will only appear if a MyKey is set.

when the vehicle is started using the remote start feature) Duration 5 / 10 /15 minutes

Quiet Start On / Off System Enable / Disable Courtesy Wipe On / Off Rain Sensing On / Off Reverse Wiper On / Off

(72 km/h)

Heater – A/C Auto / Last

Settings

Front Defrost Auto / Off

Rear Defrost Auto / Off

Driver Seat Auto / Off

Passenger Seat Auto / Off

*MyKey

Display

Gauge Display Fuel Gauge / Fuel gauge + Tachometer Trip Display Standard / Enhanced

Language

English / Español / Français

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Units

Distance Miles & Gallons / Kilometers & Liters Temperature Fahrenheit (°F) / Celsius (°C)

Restore defaults

Hold OK to Restore Settings to Factory Defaults

Information

In this mode, you can view different vehicle system information and perform a system check.

When Press OK for info is displayed, pressing OK will give you information on the currently selected/displayed options. Information is only available when traveling less than 3 mph (5 km/h).

MyKey

Admin Keys (Number of admin keys) MyKeys (Number of MyKeys programmed) MyKey Miles (km) (Distance traveled using a programmed MyKey)

System Check*

Oil Life Wash Fluid Doors Liftgate Blind spot Cross Traffic Brakes Fuel (distance to empty)

*Some items will only display during a system check if a problem has been detected. If an issue exists on one of the monitored systems, the message center will display the number of warnings that need immediate attention in amber. Use the up/down arrow buttons to scroll through the list.

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System warnings and status messages

System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle’s operating systems.

In the event of a multiple warning situation, the message center will cycle the display to show all warnings by displaying each one for four seconds.

The message center will display the last selected feature if there are no more warning messages.

Types of messages and warnings:

• Some messages will appear briefly to inform you of something you may need to take action on or be informed of.

• Some messages will appear once and then again when the vehicle is restarted.

• Some messages will reappear after clearing or being reset if a problem or condition is still present and needs your attention.

• Some messages can be acknowledged and reset by pressing OK. This allows you to use the full message center functionality by clearing the message.

DRIVER DOOR AJAR — Displayed when the driver door is not completely closed.

LIFTGATE AJAR — Displayed when the liftgate is not completely closed.

PASSENGER DOOR AJAR — Displayed when the passenger door is not completely closed.

REAR LEFT DOOR AJAR — Displayed when the rear left door is not completely closed.

RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR — Displayed when the rear right door is not completely closed.

CHECK FUEL FILL INLET — Displayed when the fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed. Refer to Easy Fuel™ “no cap” fuel system in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

FUEL LEVEL LOW XXX KM TO E — Displayed as an early reminder of a low fuel condition.

FUEL LEVEL LOW XXX MI TO E — Displayed as an early reminder of a low fuel condition.

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW — Indicates the brake fluid level is low and the brake system should be inspected immediately. Refer to Brake fluid in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

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CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM — Displayed when the brake system needs servicing. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

PARK BRAKE ENGAGED — Displayed 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 as soon as possible.

CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM — Displayed when the charging system needs servicing. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

LOW BATTERY FEATURES TEMPORARILY TURNED OFF (if equipped) — Displayed when the electrical system determines that the

SERVICE ADVANCETRAC — Displayed when the AdvanceTrac威 system has detected a condition that requires service. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON — Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 10% or less.

ENGINE COOLANT OVER TEMP — Displayed when the engine coolant temperature is excessively high.

OIL CHANGE REQUIRED — Displayed when the oil life left reaches 0%.

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WASHER FLUID LEVEL LOW — Indicates the washer fluid reservoir is less than one quarter full. Check the washer fluid level. Refer to Windshield washer fluid in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

LOW TIRE PRESSURE — Displayed when one or more tires on your vehicle have low tire pressure. Refer to Inflating your tires in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter.

TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR FAULT — Displayed when a tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning, or your spare tire is in use. For more information on how the system operates under these conditions, refer to

Understanding your tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. If the warning stays on or

continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT — The power steering system has disabled power steering assist due to a system error, service is required.

SERVICE POWER STEERING — The power steering system has detected a condition that requires service.

SERVICE POWER STEERING NOW — The power steering system has detected a condition within the power steering system that requires service immediately.

BUCKLE UP TO UNMUTE AUDIO — Displayed when a MyKey™ is in use and Belt-Minder威 is activated. Refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter for more information.

CRUISE CONTROL AUTOMATIC BRAKING TURNED OFF (if equipped) — Displayed when adaptive cruise control automatic braking

is turned off.

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EXITING OFF ROAD MODE (if equipped) — Displayed when off road mode becomes inactive.

FOR HILL DESCENT REDUCE SPEED 20 MPH OR LESS (if equipped) — Displayed when hill descent speed exceeds 20 MPH.

FOR HILL DESCENT REDUCE SPEED 32 KM/H OR LESS (if equipped) — Displayed when hill descent speed exceeds 32 KM/H.

FOR HILL DESCENT SELECT GEAR (if equipped) — Displayed

when hill descent control mode requires driver shift transmission into gear.

FOR OFF ROAD SLOW TO 5 MPH (if equipped) — Displayed when the vehicle speed requirement for off road mode entry has not been met.

DRIVER RESUME CONTROL (if equipped) — Displayed when the hill control and off road mode require the driver to resume control.

HILL DESCENT CONTROL ACTIVE (if equipped) — Displayed when hill descent control mode becomes active.

HILL DESCENT CONTROL FAULT (if equipped) — Displayed when a hill descent system fault is present.

HILL DESCENT CONTROL OFF (if equipped)— Displayed when hill descent control mode becomes inactive.

HILL DESCENT CONTROL OFF SYSTEM COOLING (if equipped)

— Displayed when hill descent control mode is disabled to cool the brake system.

HILL DESCENT CONTROL READY (if equipped) — Displayed when hill descent control mode is ready.

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MODE CHANGE NOT ACCEPTED, RETRY (if equipped) — Displayed when hill descent control mode cannot be changed at time of driver request.

OFF ROAD MODE ENABLED (if equipped) — Displayed when off road mode becomes active.

TERRAIN MANAGEMENT MUD, RUT MODE (if equipped) — Displays driver selected terrain management mode.

TERRAIN MANAGEMENT NORMAL MODE (if equipped) — Displays driver selected terrain management mode.

TERRAIN MANAGEMENT SAND MODE (if equipped) — Displays driver selected terrain management mode.

TERRAIN MANAGEMENT SNOW MODE (if equipped) — Displays driver selected terrain management mode.

TERRAIN MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FAULT (if equipped) — Displays when the terrain management system detects an error.

ACCESSORY POWER ACTIVE (if equipped) — Displayed when the vehicle is in the accessory ignition state for keyless vehicles.

CHECK SPEED DRIVE SAFELY — Displayed when a MyKey™ is in use and the optional setting is on and the vehicle exceeds a preselected speed. Refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter for more information.

COULD NOT PROGRAM KEY — Displayed when an attempt is made to program a spare key using two existing MyKeys. Refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter for more information.

KEY PROGRAMMED 3 KEYS TOTAL — Displayed during spare key programming, when a third Intelligent Access Key is programmed to the system.

KEY PROGRAMMED 4 KEYS TOTAL — Displayed during spare key programming, when a fourth Intelligent Access Key is programmed to the system.

MAX NUMBER OF KEYS PROGRAMMED — Displayed during spare key programming when the maximum number of keys have been programmed.

MYKEY ACTIVE DRIVE SAFELY — Displayed when MyKey™ is active.

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MYKEY NOT CREATED — Displayed during key programming when MyKey™ cannot be programmed.

NO KEY DETECTED (if equipped) — Displayed if the Intelligent Access Key is not detected by the system in the following three scenarios:

• When the start/stop button is pressed in an attempt to either start the engine or cycle through the ignition states.

• When the engine is running and a door is opened then closed.

•When the vehicle’s speed exceeds 10 mph (16 km/h) for the first time

after starting. Refer to Push button start system in the Driving chapter for more information.

SPEED LIMITED TO 130 KM/H — Displayed when starting the vehicle and MyKey™ is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on. Refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter for more information.

SPEED LIMITED TO 80 MPH — Displayed when starting the vehicle and MyKey™ is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on. Refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter for more information.

VEHICLE NEAR MYKEY TOP SPEED — Displayed when a MyKey™ is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on and the vehicle speed is approaching 80 mph (130 km/h). Refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter for more information.

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ADAPTIVE CRUISE MALFUNCTION (if equipped) — Displayed when a radar malfunction is preventing the ACC from engaging.

ADAPTIVE CRUISE NOT AVAILABLE (if equipped) — Displayed when conditions exist such that the adaptive cruise cannot function properly.

ADAPTIVE CRUISE NOT AVAILABLE SENSOR BLOCKED SEE MANUAL (if equipped) — Displayed when the radar is blocked

because of poor radar visibility due to bad weather or ice/mud/water in front of radar. Driver can typically clean the sensor to resolve.

COLLISION WARN NOT AVAILABLE (if equipped) — Displayed when there is a system malfunction with the collision warning system. The system will be disabled.

COLLISION WARNING NOT AVAILABLE SENSOR BLOCKED SEE MANUAL (if equipped)— Displayed when the collision warning system

radar is blocked because of poor radar visibility due to bad weather or ice/mud/water in front of the radar. Driver can typically clean the sensor to resolve.

COLLISION WARNING MALFUNCTION (if equipped) — Displayed when there is a system malfunction with the collision warning system. The system will be disabled.

BLINDSPOT NOT AVAILABLE SENSOR BLOCKED SEE MANUAL (if equipped) — Displayed when the blind spot information

system/cross traffic alert system sensors are blocked. See Blind Spot Information System (BLIS威) with Cross Traffic Alert in the Driving

chapter. BLIND SPOT SYSTEM FAULT (if equipped) — Displayed when a

fault with the blind spot information system has occurred. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

CROSS TRAFFIC NOT AVAILABLE SENSOR BLOCKED SEE MANUAL (if equipped) — Displayed when the blind spot information

system/cross traffic alert system sensors are blocked. See Blind Spot Information System (BLIS威) with Cross Traffic Alert in the Driving

chapter. CROSS TRAFFIC SYSTEM FAULT (if equipped) — Displayed when

a fault with the cross traffic alert system has occurred. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

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CROSS TRAFFIC VEHICLE COMING FROM LEFT (if equipped)

— Displayed when the blind spot information system with cross traffic alert (CTA) system is operating and senses a vehicle. See Blind Spot Information System (BLIS威) with Cross Traffic Alert in the Driving chapter.

CROSS TRAFFIC VEHICLE COMING FROM RIGHT (if equipped)

ACTIVE PARK FAULT (if equipped) — Displayed when a fault has occurred with the active park assist system. Refer to Active park assist in the Driving chapter for more information.

CHECK REAR PARK AID (if equipped) — Displayed when the transmission is in R (Reverse) and the park aid is disabled.

REAR PARK AID ON OFF (if equipped) — Displays the rear park aid status.

TRAILER SWAY REDUCE SPEED (if equipped) — Displayed when the trailer sway control has detected trailer sway. For more information, refer to the Driving chapter for more information.

TRANSPORT MODE CONTACT DEALER — Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

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MYFORD™ SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

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Battery management: With the engine off, the audio system may turn off due to low battery conditions or an elapsed time (typically 45 minutes). The display will temporarily show SYS OFF TO SAVE BATT and the audio system will be turned off. The audio system will return to normal operation once the vehicle has been started or with the engine off when the battery has recovered to an acceptable condition.

Vol (Power/Volume): Press to turn the system on/off and turn to

increase/decrease the volume levels. Maneuvering the screens: When using your system, information will

appear in the display screen. You can make selections and maneuver the screens a few different ways:

1. Use the soft keys beneath the screen to select the function directly above them.

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2. You can press some of the hard buttons to access their respective menus.

3. Use the center control in the same manner you would a joystick

— press in menus or press

out of or into a menu. When these options are available, icons will appear on the screen.

4. Press OK on the center control to make or confirm selections. Note: You can also use the OK and

arrow buttons on the right side of your steering wheel to make the same selections you would with the center control.

Setting the Clock

• Press CLOCK.

• Use the center controls to move

between the options and to increase/decrease.

/ to move up/down

/ to move

Note: You can also access this screen by pressing: Menu > Clock Settings.

Language setting

To access/adjust the language setting, press MENU > Display Settings > Language.

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Radio

Press RADIO to access the radio screen. From this screen you can:

• Press RADIO repeatedly to cycle through AM, AM2-AST, FM1, FM2, FM3-AST frequency bands.

• Select the Direct or Tune soft key then scroll through the frequencies by using

• Select the Mute soft key to mute the playing media. Press again to return to the playing media.

• Press

• Select the AST (Autostore) soft key to activate the auto store feature.

Autostore allows you to store the 10 strongest local stations available from the AM and FM frequency band. Press and hold the AST soft key and follow the screen prompts. When the search is complete, the sound will return and the 10 strongest stations will be stored in the memory presets (and overwrite any stations previously stored in the AST band).

• To save a station in a memory preset, tune to the desired station. Press and hold the desired preset. The sound will briefly mute and then return indicating the station has been saved.

/ or the tune knob.

/ to seek to the previous/next station.

• View and access your saved presets by pressing access a list of your saved presets. The display will indicate the preset

# the station was saved to. To exit, wait until the menu times out (approximately eight seconds) or press the RADIO hard button.

Note: You can also manually store stations in the AST band. When the AST band is active, simply tune to the desired station and press and hold a memory preset. The new station will be saved and will override the previously saved station.

Audio settings

To make adjustments to the sound settings, press MENU > Audio Settings to access:

• Spd. Comp. Vol.: Scroll to select Speed Compensated Volume and press OK to enter the menu. This feature automatically adjusts the system’s volume to compensate for speed and wind noise. You can set the system between off and +7. Press OK to confirm and close.

• Sound: Press OK to enter and scroll using the center control to select from Treble, Bass, Middle, Balance, Fade. Use the center controls to make adjustments and press OK to confirm and close.

/ or to

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Radio options

To access more options in radio mode, press MENU > Radio and select from:

• Scan: Select to hear a brief sampling of all available radio stations.

• Set Category: Select to choose a specific music category in FM

mode. You can then search for stations only playing this kind of music.Note: RBDS/RDS text must be turn on before “Set Category” will appear.

• RBDS/RDS Text: Select to turn Radio Broadcast Digital Signal text on to view additional broadcast data.Note: This feature defaults to off, but it must be turned on in order for you to choose and set a category. When this feature is activated, all of your text will scroll on one line. To see all of your text, press the Info soft key.

Radio reception factors:

There are three factors that can affect radio reception:

• Distance/strength: The further you travel from an FM station, the weaker the signal and the weaker the reception.

• Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences, traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception.

• Station overload: When you pass a broadcast tower, a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and play while the weak station frequency is displayed.

SIRIUS姞 satellite radio (if equipped)

Press SIRIUS to access the satellite radio screen. From this screen you can:

• Press SIRIUS repeatedly to cycle between SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3 presets.

• Select the ‘Direct’ soft key to access an on screen keypad. Enter in the number of the desired satellite radio channel and press Enter for quick access.

• Select the ‘Info’ soft key to view additional information about the current channel.

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• Press / to seek to the previous/next channel within the selected category.

• To save a channel as a preset, acquire the desired channel and then press and hold the desired memory preset (0–9). A pop-up screen will confirm when it is saved.

• To view your presets, press presets. The display will indicate the preset # that to which the station

was saved.

• Select the ‘Replay’ soft key to replay audio on the current channel. You can replay approximately 45 minutes of audio as long as you have remained tuned to the current station. If you change stations, the previous audio will be erased. While in replay mode, you can:

• Press and release

song .

• Press and hold

in the current track.

• Press

• Select ‘Exit & Play Live’ to return to live audio if you had been

using the replay feature to replay audio.

Audio settings

To make adjustments to the sound settings, press MENU > Audio Settings to access:

• Spd. Comp. Vol: Scroll to select Speed Compensated Volume (SCV) and press OK to enter the menu. This feature automatically adjusts the system’s volume to compensate for speed and wind noise. You can set the system between off and +7. Press OK to confirm and close.

• Sound: Press OK to enter and scroll using the center control to select from Treble, Bass, Middle, Balance, Fade. Use the center controls to make adjustments and press OK to confirm and close.

/ to play / pause the audio.

/ to advance to reverse or fast forward

/ / for a list of your saved

/ to advance to the previous /next

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SIRIUS威 options

To access other options in SIRIUS mode, press MENU > SIRIUS.

• Scan: Select for a brief sampling of all available channels.

• Show ESN: Select to view your Satellite Radio Electronic Serial

Number (ESN). You will need this number when communicating with SIRIUS威 to activate, modify or track your satellite radio account.

• Channel Guide: Select to view a listing of available satellite radio channels. Press OK or through available channels. In this guide, you can choose to Tune Channel, Skip Channel or Lock Channel by pressing the OK button when the desired channel is selected. Once a channel has been skipped or locked, you can only access those channels by pressing Direct and entering in the channel number. Locking or unlocking a channel also requires you to enter your PIN.

• Set Category: Select to scroll through a list of available SIRIUS威 channel categories (Pop, Rock, News, etc.) Note: If you select a category, the seek and scan functions will only stop on channels in that category.

• Alerts: Select this to create an alert for a particular song or artist or team. The system will then alert you when it is playing on another channel. From this screen you can also maintain alerts, enable/disable and delete alerts from your list. You can save up to 20 alerts. If you attempt to save an alert and your list is full, the system will prompt you to delete one.

• Unlock All Stations: Select this and use your PIN to unlock all previously locked channels (from the parental lock feature).

• Skip No Stations: Select this feature and use to ‘unskip’ all channels you previously selected to skip.

• Parental Lock (PIN): Select to create a PIN which will allow you to lock or unlock certain channels. Note: Your initial PIN is 1234.

to enter the Channel Guide and then scroll

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Satellite radio information (if activated)

SIRIUS威 satellite radio service:

SIRIUS威 satellite radio is a subscription based satellite radio service that broadcasts a variety of music, sports, news, weather, traffic and entertainment programming. Your factory installed SIRIUS威 satellite radio system includes: hardware and a limited subscription term which begins on the date of sale or lease of the vehicle. Refer to your authorized dealer for availability.

For more information on extended subscription terms (a service fee is required), the online media player and a complete list of SIRIUS威 satellite radio channels, and other features, please visit www.sirius.com in the United States, www.sirius-canada.ca in Canada, or call SIRIUS威 at 1–888–539–7474.

Satellite radio reception factors

• Antenna obstructions: For optimal reception performance, keep the antenna clear of snow and ice build-up and keep luggage and other material as far away from the antenna as possible.

• Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, freeway overpasses, parking garages, dense tree foliage and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception.

• Station overload: When you pass a ground based broadcast repeating tower, a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and result in an audio mute.

You will hear an audio mute when there is a satellite radio signal interference. Your display may show Acquiring...to indicate the interference.

Satellite radio electronic serial number (ESN): You will need your ESN to activate, modify or track your satellite radio account. The ESN is found on the System Information Screen (SR ESN:XXXXXXXXXXXX).

To access your ESN, press MENU > SIRIUS >Show ESN or tune to channel 0.

SIRIUS威 reserves the unrestricted right to change, rearrange, add or

Note:

delete programming including canceling, moving or adding particular channels, and its prices, at any time, with or without notice to you. Ford Motor Company shall not be responsible for any such programming changes.

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Troubleshooting tips

Radio Display Condition Possible action

Acquiring Radio requires more

than two seconds to

produce audio for the

selected channel.

SIRIUS威 system failure

Invalid Channel Channel no longer

Unsubscribed Channel Subscription not

No Signal Loss of signal from

Updating Update of channel

Call SIRIUS威 1–888–539–7474

Internal module or

system failure

present.

available.

available for this

channel.

the SIRIUS威 satellite

or SIRIUS威 tower to the vehicle antenna.

programming in

progress.

Satellite service has

been deactivated by

SIRIUS威 Satellite

Radio.

No action required.

This message should

disappear shortly.

If this message does

not clear within shortly,

or with an ignition key

cycle, your receiver

may have a fault. See

your authorized dealer

for service.

Tune to another

channel or choose

another preset.

Contact SIRIUS威 at

1–888–539–7474 to

subscribe to the

channel, or tune to

another channel.

The signal is currently

being blocked. When you move into an open area, the signal should

return.

No action required. The

process may take up to

three minutes.

Call SIRIUS威 at

1–888–539–7474 to

re-activate or resolve

subscription issues.

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Radio Display Condition Possible action

No Channels Available All the channels in

the selected category

are skipped or locked.

Subscription Updated SIRIUS威 has updated

the channels available

for your vehicle.

Playing a disc

Press CD to access the disc screen. From this screen you can:

• Press previous/next track.

• Press track.

• Select the Repeat soft key to repeat the current song.

• Select the Shuffle soft key to shuffle the songs on the current disc.

CD Options

Press MENU > CD Options to access:

• Scan All: Press to hear a brief selection of all tracks on the current disc.

• Scan Folder: Available when playing an MP3 disc. Select for a brief sampling of all the music in the current folder.

• CD compression: Brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level.

Audio settings

Press MENU > Audio Settings to access:

• Spd. Comp. Vol: Scroll to select Speed Compensated Volume and press OK to enter the menu. This feature automatically adjusts the system’s volume to compensate for speed and wind noise. You can set the system between off and +7. Press OK to confirm and close.

• Sound: Press OK to enter and scroll using the center control to select from Treble, Bass, Middle, Balance, Fade. Use the center controls to make adjustments and press OK to confirm and close.

/ to access the

/ to play/pause a

Using the channel

guide, unlock or unskip

the channels.

No action required.

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CD tips

• Handle discs by their edges only.(Never touch the playing surface).

• Inspect discs before playing.

• Clean only with an approved CD cleaner.

• Wipe discs from the center out.

• Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended

periods of time.

• Do not clean using a circular motion. Note: CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in

(12 cm) audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players. Do not use any irregular shaped CDs or discs with a scratch protection film attached. CDs with

homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted into the CD player as the label may peel and cause the CD to become jammed. It is recommended that homemade CDs be identified with

permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels. Ballpoint pens may damage CDs. Please contact your authorized dealer for further information.

Auxiliary input jack (line in)

WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle

The auxiliary input jack (AIJ) provides a way to connect and play music from your portable music player over the vehicle speakers. To access:

1. Plug in one end of the cable into the AIJ (located in your center console).

2. Listen to an FM station or a CD first to adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level.

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3. Turn your portable music player on and adjust the volume to 1/2 of full volume.

4. Press AUX repeatedly until Auxiliary audio active or Line in active appears.

5. Now adjust the volume on your portable music player until it matches that of the FM station or the CD you were listening to previously.

Troubleshooting tips

• Don’t connect the AIJ to a line level output. These are intended for connection to a home stereo and are not compatible.

• Don’t set the volume on your portable music player higher than necessary as this may cause distortion and reduce sound quality.

• If the music sounds distorted at lower listening levels, turn the volume on the portable music player down and check to see if you need to replace or recharge the batteries.

• The AIJ doesn’t provide control over your portable music player. You still need to use the controls on the player for functions such as play, pause, etc.

• For safety reasons, you should not connect or adjust your portable music player while the vehicle is moving. The portable music player should have a long enough extension cable to allow it to be stored in a secure location, (such as the center console or the glove box) when the vehicle is in motion.

Phone

PHONE: Press to mute the playing media. Press again to return to the playing media.

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MYFORD TOUCH™ (IF EQUIPPED)

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Your vehicle may be equipped with the MyFord Touch™ system. This touchscreen system uses a four corner strategy and dynamic menu listings to provide quick access to vehicle features and settings.

For information on this system, please refer to your MyFord Touch™ / MyLincoln Touch™ supplement.

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SINGLE ZONE MANUAL SYSTEM WITH REAR CLIMATE CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)

3 74 5 6

13 12 11 10

Temperature conversion: To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius: Press MENU > Display Settings > Temp. Setting, or refer to Settings in the Message Center section of the Instrument Cluster chapter.

(Fan speed adjustment): Turn to select the desired fan speed.

(Rear defroster): Press to activate/deactivate the rear window

2. defroster. This button will also activate/deactivate the heated mirrors (if equipped). Refer to Rear window defroster later in this chapter for more information.

3. defroster vents and demister vents. Can be used to clear the windshield of fog and thin ice. The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging. Press this button again to return to the previous air flow selection.

4. When the system is off, outside air is prevented from entering the vehicle through the vents.

(Defrost): Distributes outside air through the windshield

(Power): Press to activate/deactivate the climate control system.

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5. (Multifunction control): Press repeatedly to toggle through the settings and manually choose one of the following air distribution modes:

•

6. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. A/C engages automatically in MAX A/C,

and

7. (Recirculated air): Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation in the vehicle. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time needed to cool down the interior of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesired odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculated air engages automatically when MAX A/C is selected or can be engaged manually in any airflow mode except automatically in all airflow modes except MAX A/C to reduce fog potential.

8. MAX A/C (if equipped): Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel vents to cool the vehicle. This re-cooling of the interior air is more economical and efficient than normal A/C mode. Recirculated air may also help reduce undesirable odors from entering the vehicle. Press the MAX A/C button again for normal A/C operation.

9. Temperature control: Controls the temperature of the airflow in the vehicle.

Rear climate controls

10. the fan speed in the rear of the vehicle.

11. TEMP: Press to increase (+) or decrease (-) the temperature in the rear of the vehicle.

12. REAR CTRL: Press to turn the rear controls on/off. When the rear controls are on, the rear seat passengers will have control over the settings.

13. (Power): Press to turn the rear climate system on/off. 64

: Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, de-mister

vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents. The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging.

: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.

: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents, demister

vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents.

: Distributes air through the demister vents, floor vents and rear

seat floor vents.

(defrost)

(floor/defrost).

(defrost). Recirculated air may turn off

(Fan speed adjustment): Press to increase (+) or decrease (-)

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Operating tips

• To reduce fog build-up on the windshield during humid weather, select

• To reduce humidity build-up inside the vehicle, do not drive with the system off or with

• Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats.

• Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield.

• To improve the time to reach comfort in hot weather, drive with the windows slightly open for 2-3 minutes after start-up or until the vehicle has been “aired out.”

• A small amount of air may be felt from the floor vent regardless of the air distribution setting that is selected.

For maximum cooling performance in MAX A/C mode:

1. Select MAX A/C.

2. Move temperature control selector to the coolest setting.

3. Set the fan to the highest speed initially. As the interior starts to cool

down, adjust the fan speed to maintain comfort.

To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:

1. Select

2. Select A/C.

3. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort.

4. Set the fan speed to the highest setting.

5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents toward the side windows.

To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents located in the middle of the instrument panel.

(defrost) or (floor/defrost).

(recirculated air) engaged and A/C off.

(panel/floor).

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AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEMS

Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) Sony system (if equipped)

Note: Your climate control system is touch sensitive. You need only lightly touch the control graphic to activate the feature.

Note: Your vehicle is also equipped with touchscreen climate control features. To access, press the lower right corner of the touchscreen. Refer to Touchscreen features later in this section for more information.

Temperature conversion: To access the temperature setting, press Menu on the touchscreen. Then press Settings > System > Temperature. Select to view the temperature in either Fahrenheit and Celsius.

1. A/C control: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages

automatically in AUTO,

2. MAX A/C: Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel vents to cool the vehicle. This re-cooling of the interior air is more economical and efficient. Recirculated air may also help reduce undesirable odors from entering the vehicle. Press the MAX A/C button again for normal A/C operation.

(defrost) and (floor/defrost).

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3. (Recirculated air): Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation

in the vehicle. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time to cool down the interior of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesired odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculated air engages automatically when MAX A/C is selected or can be engaged manually in

any airflow mode except automatically in all airflow modes except MAX A/C to reduce fog

potential.

4. DUAL: Press to activate dual zone (separate passenger temperature

control). Press again to deactivate and return to single zone temperature control (where the driver settings control the temperature for the entire vehicle).

5. Passenger temperature control: Press to activate dual zone

temperature and to increase (+) or decrease (-) the temperature on the passenger side of the vehicle.

(Fan speed control): Press to manually increase (+) or decrease

(-) the fan speed.

7. Driver temperature control: Press to increase (+) or decrease (-)

the temperature on the driver side of the vehicle. If the passenger temperature controls are not activated (dual zone), the driver’s settings will determine the temperature setting for the entire vehicle cabin.

(Power): Press to activate/deactivate the climate control system.

When the system is off, outside air is prevented from entering the vehicle through the vents.

9. AUTO: Press to engage full automatic operation. Select the desired

temperature using the temperature control. The system will automatically determine fan speed, airflow distribution, A/C on or off, and outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to reach the desired temperature.

10.

defroster. This button will also activate/deactivate the heated mirrors (if equipped). Refer to Rear window defroster later in this chapter for more information.

11.

defroster vents and demister vents. Can be used to clear the windshield of fog and thin ice. Press this button again to return to the previous air flow selection. To return to full automatic control, touch AUTO.

(Rear defroster): Press to activate/deactivate the rear

(Defrost): Distributes outside air through the windshield

(defrost). Recirculated air may turn off

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Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) system with MyTemp (if equipped)

9 1

7 6 4 35

Note: Your climate control system is touch sensitive. You need only lightly touch the control graphic to activate the feature.

Temperature conversion: To access the temperature setting, press Menu on the touchscreen. Then press Settings > System > Temperature. Select to view the temperature in either Fahrenheit and Celsius.

1. Passenger temperature control: Touch to activate dual zone temperature and to increase (+) or decrease (-) the temperature on the passenger side of the vehicle. DUAL: Touch to activate dual zone (separate passenger temperature control). Touch again to deactivate and return to single zone temperature control (where the driver settings control the temperature for the entire vehicle).

(Recirculated air): Touch to activate/deactivate air recirculation in the vehicle. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time needed to cool down the interior of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesired odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculated air engages automatically when MAX A/C is selected or can be engaged manually in any airflow mode except automatically in all airflow modes except MAX A/C to reduce fog potential.

(defrost). Recirculated air may turn off

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3. MAX A/C: Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel vents to cool the vehicle. This re-cooling of the interior air is more economical and efficient. Recirculated air may also help reduce undesirable odors from entering the vehicle. Touch MAX A/C again for normal A/C operation.

4. A/C control: Touch to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages

automatically in MAX A/C,

/ (Power/Fan control): Touch to activate/deactivate the

climate control system. When the system is off, outside air is prevented from entering the vehicle through the vents. Turn to increase or decrease fan speed.

6. AUTO: Touch to engage full automatic operation. Select the desired temperature using the temperature control. The system will automatically determine fan speed, airflow distribution, A/C on or off, and outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle in order to reach the desired temperature.

(Rear defroster): Touch to activate/deactivate the rear defroster. This button will also activate/deactivate the heated mirrors (if equipped). Refer to Rear window defroster later in this chapter for more information.

8. defroster vents and demister vents. Can be used to clear the windshield of fog and thin ice. The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging. Touch this button again to return to the previous air flow selection. To return to full automatic control, touch AUTO.

9. Driver temperature control: Touch to increase (+) or decrease (-) the temperature on the driver side of the vehicle. If the passenger temperature controls are not activated (dual zone), the driver’s settings will determine the temperature setting for the entire vehicle cabin. MyTemp: Touch and hold to save the desired temperature for MyTemp. To access this setting again, simply touch the indicator. The MyTemp feature can be used to store and recall a preset driver’s temperature. This feature is provided so this temperature can be quickly adjusted to a frequently used setting with a single button touch. To save a new preset temperature for the active user, manually adjust the driver’s temperature to the desired value then touch and hold the MyTemp button for at least two seconds. Any subsequent touch of the MyTemp button will automatically change to this set temperature for this user.

(Defrost): Distributes outside air through the windshield

(defrost) and (floor/defrost).

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Operating tips

• To reduce fog build-up on the windshield during humid weather, select

• To reduce humidity build-up inside the vehicle, do not drive with the system off or with

• Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats.

• Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield.

• To improve the A/C cool down, drive with the windows slightly open for 2-3 minutes after start-up or until the vehicle has been “aired out.”

• A small amount of air may be felt from the floor vent regardless of the air distribution setting that is selected.

For maximum cooling performance:

• Automatic operation:

1. Press AUTO for full automatic operation.

2. Do not override A/C or

3. Set the temperature to 60°F (16°C).

• Manual operation:

1. Select MAX A/C.

2. Select

(defrost) or (floor/defrost).

(recirculated air) engaged and A/C off.

(recirculated air).

(panel) or (panel/floor).

3. Select (recirculated air) to provide colder airflow.

4. Set the temperature to 60°F (16°C).

5. Set highest fan setting initially, then adjust to maintain comfort.

To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:

1. Select

2. Select A/C.

3. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort.

4. Set the fan speed to the highest setting.

5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows.

To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents located in the middle of the instrument panel.

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Touchscreen features (if equipped)

Press the lower right corner on the touchscreen to access these features.

(Power): Press to activate/deactivate the climate control system.

When the system is off, outside air is prevented from entering the vehicle through the vents.

2. Passenger settings:

• Press DUAL to turn on passenger side temperature control.

• Press the red arrow to increase the temperature and press the blue

arrow to decrease the temperature.

• Press

to control the heated seat (if equipped). Refer to Heated

seats in the Seat and Safety Restraints chapter.

(Fan speed): Press to + to increase or – to decrease fan speed.

(Recirculated air): Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation

4. in the vehicle. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time needed to cool down the interior of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesired odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculated air engages automatically when MAX A/C is selected on can be engaged manually in any airflow mode except

(defrost). Recirculated air may turn off in

all airflow modes except MAX A/C to reduce fog potential.

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5. MAX A/C: Press to distribute recirculated air through the instrument

panel vents to cool the vehicle. This is more economical and efficient than normal A/C mode. Recirculated air may also help reduce undesirable odors from entering the vehicle. Press again for normal A/C operation.

6. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with

recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages automatically in MAX A/C,

7. AUTO: Press to engage full automatic operation. Select the desired

(Rear defroster): Press to activate/deactivate the rear window

defroster. This button will also activate/deactivate the heated mirror (if equipped). Refer to Rear window defroster later in this chapter for more information.

defroster vents and demister vents. Can be used to clear the windshield of fog and thin ice. The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging. Press this button again to return to the previous air flow selection. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO.

10. Manual controls: Select any of the following to determine where

airflow is directed:

•

(Defrost): Press to distribute outside air through the windshield

: Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, demister

vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents. The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO.

: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents. To return to

full automatic control, press AUTO.

: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents, demister vents, floor vents, rear seat floor vents. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO.

: Distributes air through the demister vents, floor vents and rear

seat floor vents. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO.

(defrost) and (floor/defrost).

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11. Driver settings:

• Press the red arrow to increase the temperature and press the blue arrow to decrease the temperature.

• Press seats in the Seat and Safety Restraints chapter.

• Press and hold MyTemp to select a temperature you would like the vehicle to remember and maintain for you.

Rear controls

To access, press ‘Rear’ in the lower right status bar. When the arrow icon is down ( along on the bottom of the screen under the Rear Climate heading.

• Press to turn on/off the Rear Climate controls.

• Press ‘Rear Control’ to allow the rear seat passengers to have control

over of the rear auxiliary climate controls. Press again to control via the touchscreen.

• Press the blue/red arrow to decrease/increase the temperature.

• Press

To close access to the rear controls, press the arrow in the lower right status bar again.

Climate control voice commands (if equipped)

The following voice commands are available at the main menu level of a voice session. For example, press command”, you may say any of the following commands:

•Climate On •Climate Off

•Climate Automatic •Climate My Temperature

•Climate Temperature <15.5–29.5>

degrees

There are additional climate control commands but in order to access them, you have to say “Climate” first, then when the system is ready to listen, you may say any of the following commands:

• Automatic • Dual Off

• Off • On

• A/C Off • A/C On

• Max A/C On • Max A/C Off

• Defrost On • Defrost Off

to control the heated seat (if equipped). Refer to Heated

), you have access to the rear controls and they will display

+/- to increase/decrease the fan speed.

and after the prompt, “Say a

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• Rear Defrost On • Rear Defrost Off

• Recirc On • Recirc Off

• Panel On • Panel Floor On

• Floor On • Windshield Floor On

• Temperature High • Temperature Low

• Fan Increase • Fan Decrease

• Temperature • Temperature Increase

• Temperature Decrease

• Temperature <60–85> degrees • My Temp

• Help

*Note: If you have said “Temperature”, you can then say any of the following commands:

• High • Low

• <15.5–29.5> degrees • <60–85> degrees

For more information on your touchscreen system, refer to the MyFord Touch™ / MyLincoln Touch™ supplement.

AUXILIARY SYSTEM

1. Fan control: Turn to adjust the fan speed.

(Panel): Press to select air

2. flow direction to the panel.

(Floor): Press to direct air

3. flow to the floor vents.

4. direct air flow to the panel and floor vents.

5. REAR LOCK: This will illuminate when the rear controls have been locked out by the front controls. At this time, the front controls will control the settings for the rear controls.

6. Temperature control: Turn to increase/decrease the temperature.

(Panel and floor): Press to

• Temperature <15.5–29.5> degrees

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REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER

The rear defroster control is located on the instrument panel or in the touchscreen display (if equipped).

Press the rear defroster control and fog.

The ignition must be in the on position to operate the rear window defroster. The defroster turns off automatically after 10 minutes or when the

ignition is turned to off or the accessory position. To manually turn off the defroster before 10 minutes have passed, push the control again.

REMOTE START CLIMATE OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)

The climate control system will condition the cabin temperature during remote start. Engine idle may increase to help with adjusting the cabin temperature.

Note: No climate control adjustments will be recognized during remote start operation. Once the ignition is cycled to the on position, the climate control system will return to the previous settings (last ignition-on cycle) and adjustments can be made normally. If the previous setting was off, the climate control system will turn off.

Automatic climate control

For hot weather conditions:

• The interior cabin will be cooled to 72°F (22°C).

• The cooled seats (if equipped) will be set to high.

For cold weather conditions:

• The interior cabin will be heated to 72°F (22°C).

• The heated seats (if equipped) will be set to high.

• Rear defrost/heated mirrors (if equipped) will be activated.

For moderate weather conditions:

• The interior cabin will be heated, cooled, or off, based upon the

previous operating state (last ignition-on cycle).

• Heated/cooled seats (if equipped) will be deactivated.

• Rear defrost/heated mirrors (if equipped) will be deactivated.

to clear the rear window of thin ice

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CABIN AIR FILTER

The cabin air filter element is designed to reduce the concentration of airborne particles such as dust, spores and pollen in the air being supplied to the interior of the vehicle. The presence of a particulate filter element provides the following benefits:

• Improves your driving comfort by reducing particle concentration.

• Improves the interior compartment cleanliness.

• Protects the climate control components from particle deposits.

Note: A cabin air filter must be installed at all times to prevent foreign objects from entering the system. Running the system without a filter in place could result in degradation or damage to the system.

For replacement intervals regarding the cabin air filter, see the scheduled maintenance information. For more information regarding your filter, see your authorized dealer.

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HEADLAMP CONTROL

Turns the lamps off.

Turns on the parking lamps, instrument panel lamps, license plate lamps and tail lamps.

Turns the headlamps on.

Autolamp control (if equipped)

The autolamp system provides light sensitive automatic on-off control of the exterior lights normally controlled by the headlamp control.

• To turn autolamps on, rotate the

control to

• To turn autolamps off, rotate the

control from the autolamp position.

The autolamp system also keeps the lights on for a predetermined amount of time after the ignition switch is turned to off. You can change the amount of time the lamps stay on by using the programming procedure that follows:

Note: If the vehicle is equipped with autolamps, it will have the headlamps on with windshield wipers feature. If the windshield wipers are turned on, the exterior lamps will turn on with the headlamp control in the autolamp position.

Autolamp delay system (if equipped)

If your vehicle is equipped with autolamps, you can set the delay time to keep the headlights on for up to three minutes after the key is turned off. The delay time is set to 20 seconds at the factory, but the delay time may be changed by following the steps below (Steps 1 through 6 must be done within 10 seconds):

1. Turn the vehicle off.

2. Rotate the headlamp control to the autolamp position.

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3. Rotate the headlamp control to the off position.

4. Turn the vehicle on.

5. Turn the vehicle off.

6. Turn the headlamp control to the autolamp position (the headlights should turn on).

7. Turn the headlamp control to the off position when the desired delay time (up to three minutes) has been reached.

Fog lamp control

Press the top of the control, located on the instrument panel, to activate the fog lamps. The fog lamp indicator will illuminate when the fog lamps are on. Press the top of the control again to deactivate the fog lamps.

The fog lamps will only operate with the parking lamps or headlamps on. When the high beams are activated, the fog lamps will not operate.

High beams

Pull the lever fully past the detent to activate. Pull the lever fully again to deactivate.

Flash-to-pass

Pull toward you slightly to activate and release to deactivate.

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Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)

To activate DRL:

• the ignition must be in the on position and

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• the headlamp control is in the

• the transmission is not in P (Park).

WARNING: Always remember to turn on your headlamps at

dusk or during inclement weather. The Daytime Running Light (DRL) System does not activate your tail lamps and generally may not provide adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL

Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel and all applicable lit components in the vehicle during headlamp and parking lamp operation.

• Tapthetoporbottomofthe control to brighten/dim all interior lit components incrementally, or

• Press and hold the top or bottom of the control until the desired lighting level is reached.

Note: In the uplevel message center only, a message will pop up that will show incrementally where the dimmer is in relation to the dimming steps. These steps will also vary for daytime and night time dimming.

Note: If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or a new battery is installed, the dimmer control requires re-calibration. Press the dimmer control from the full dim position to the full on position to reset. This will ensure that your displays are visible under all lighting conditions.

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Dome lamp control

Use to manually turn the dome lamp on.

• Press the control. This will turn on the interior courtesy lights. The lights will remain on until the control is pressed again.

Dome lamp control (with fog lamps)

Use to manually turn the dome lamp on.

• Press the bottom of the control. This will turn on the interior courtesy lights. The lights will remain on until the control is pressed again.

AIMING THE HEADLAMPS

The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed before leaving the assembly plant. If your vehicle is involved in an accident or if you have problems fixing the alignment of your headlamps, have them checked by a qualified service technician.

Headlamp aim adjustment

The headlamps on your vehicle can only be vertically adjusted. Your vehicle does not require horizontal aim adjustments.

To adjust the headlamps:

1. Park your vehicle on a level surface about 25 feet (7.6 meters) away

from a vertical plain surface (3). Check your headlamp alignment at night or in a dark area so that you can see the headlamp beam pattern.

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• (1) 8 feet (2.4 m)

• (2) Center height of lamp to

ground

• (3) 25 feet (7.6 m)

• (4) Horizontal reference line

2. The center of the headlamp has a

3.0 mm circle on the lens. Measure the height from the center of your headlamp to the ground (2) and mark an 8 foot (2.4 m) long horizontal line on the plain surface (1) at this height (masking tape works well).

3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and open the hood. To see a clearer light pattern for adjusting, block the light from one headlamp while adjusting the other.

For vehicles with halogen headlamps:

On the wall or screen you will observe a flat zone of high intensity light located at the top of the right hand portion of the beam pattern. If the top edge of the high intensity light zone is not at the horizontal reference line, the headlamp will need to be adjusted.

For vehicles with HID headlamps:

There is a distinct cut-off (change from light to dark) in the left portion of the beam pattern. The top edge of this cut-off should be positioned two inches (50.8 mm) below the horizontal reference line.

4. Open the hood.

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5. Locate the vertical adjuster for

each headlamp. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, turn the adjuster control either clockwise (to adjust down) or counterclockwise (to adjust up).

Note: HORIZONTAL AIMING IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS NON-ADJUSTABLE.

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL

The turn signal lever does not mechanically lock in the upward or downward position when activated. The turn signal control activation and cancellation is electronic.

• To operate the left turn signal, push the lever down until it stops and release.

• To operate the right turn signal, push the lever up until it stops and release.

• To manually cancel turn signal operation, push the lever again in either direction.

Lane change

To indicate a left or right lane change:

• Push the lever up/down to the first stop position and release. The turn signals will flash three times and stop.

• Push the lever up/down to the first stop position and hold. The turn signals will flash for as long as the lever is held in this position.

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INTERIOR LAMPS

Front row map lamps (if equipped)

To turn on the map lamps, press the outer edge of the clear lens. The front row map lamp lights when:

• any door is opened.

• the instrument panel dimmer

button is pressed until the courtesy lamp comes on.

• the remote entry controls are pressed and the ignition is off.

Second row dome/map lamps (if equipped)

The dome lamp lights when:

• any door is opened.

• the instrument panel dimmer

button is pressed until the courtesy lamps come on.

• any of the remote entry controls are pressed and the ignition is off.

The reading function can be turned on and off at the lamp with the left and right switches.

Second row dome/courtesy lamps (if equipped)

The dome lamp lights when:

• any door is opened.

• the instrument panel dimmer

button is pressed until the courtesy lamps come on.

• any of the remote entry controls are pressed and the ignition is off.

The courtesy lamp can also be turned on and off manually by pressing the lens depression.

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Third row cargo lamp

The dome lamp lights when:

• any door is opened.

• the instrument panel dimmer

button is pressed until the courtesy lamp comes on.

• any of the remote entry controls are pressed and the ignition is off.

The courtesy lamp can also be turned on and off manually by pressing the control switch.

Battery saver

The battery saver will shut off the exterior lamps and interior lamps, except the hazard warning lamps if activated, 10 minutes after the ignition control has been turned off. The system will not turn off the parking lamps if they are on.

BULB REPLACEMENT

Lamp assembly condensation

Exterior lamps are vented to accommodate normal changes in pressure. Condensation can be a natural by-product of this design. When moist air enters the lamp assembly through the vents, there is a possibility that condensation can occur when the temperature is cold. When normal condensation occurs, a thin film of mist can form on the interior of the lens. The thin mist eventually clears and exits through the vents during normal operation. Clearing time may take as long as 48 hours under dry weather conditions.

Examples of acceptable condensation are:

• Presence of thin mist (no streaks, drip marks or droplets)

• Fine mist covers less than 50% of the lens

Examples of unacceptable moisture (usually caused by a lamp water leak) are:

• Water puddle inside the lamp

• Large water droplets, drip marks or streaks present on the interior of

the lens

Take your vehicle to a dealer for service if any of the above conditions of unacceptable moisture are present.

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Using the right bulbs

Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs must be marked with an authorized “D.O.T.” for North America and an “E” for Europe to ensure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern and safe visibility. Using incorrect bulbs may damage the lamp assembly or void the lamp assembly warranty or may not provide quality bulb burn time.

Function Number of bulbs Trade number

Low/high beam headlamp

* HID headlamp 2 D3S Front park/turn lamp 2 3457 NAK (amber) Side park/turn lamp 2 W5W * Tail lamp n/a LED Backup lamp 2 PS19W Rear turn lamp 2 PSY19W (amber) * Stop lamp n/a LED * High-mount stop lamps n/a LED Rear license plate lamps 2 168 Front fog lamp 2 H11 Interior front map lamps 2 168 (T10) Second row

dome/courtesy lamp * Second row dome/map

lamp * Third row cargo lamp n/a LED Visor vanity lamp - Slide

on rail system (SOR) All replacement bulbs are clear in color, except where noted. To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer . * To replace these lamps - see your authorized dealer.

n/a

HB3

168 (T10)

LED

A6224PF

Replacing interior bulbs

Check the operation of the bulbs frequently. To replace any of the interior bulbs, see a dealer or qualified technician.

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Replacing exterior bulbs

Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.

Replacing headlamp bulbs

1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the off position.

2. Open the hood.

3. Remove the bulb cover.

4. Turn the bulb holder

counterclockwise and remove it.

5. Disconnect the electrical connector.

WARNING: Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep

out of children’s reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated.

Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s).

Replacing HID headlamp bulbs (if equipped)

The headlamps on your vehicle use a “high intensity discharge” source. These lamps operate at a high voltage. When the bulb is burned out, the bulb and starter capsule assembly must be replaced by your authorized dealer.

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Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs

1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the off position.

2. Open the hood.

3. Remove the hood overslam bumper tower to service park/turn bulb (if needed).

4. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from the lamp assembly.

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5. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket.

Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s).

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Replacing sidemarker bulbs

1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the off position.

2. Open the hood.

3. Remove the hood overslam bumper tower to service sidemarker bulb (if needed).

4. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from the lamp assembly.

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5. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket.

Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s).

Replacing turn/backup lamp bulbs

The turn/backup lamp bulbs are located in the same area of the tail lamp assembly, one below the other. Follow the same steps to replace these bulbs:

1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the off position, then open the liftgate to expose the lamp assembly bolts.

2. Remove the two bolts covers using a standard flat tip screwdriver.

3. Remove the two bolts from the lamp assembly.

4. Carefully remove the lamp assembly away from the vehicle by pulling the assembly straight out to expose the bulb socket.

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5. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the lamp assembly. Disconnect the bulb socket (2) from the lamp assembly by squeezing the two tabs at the top and bottom of the socket.

6. Pull bulb straight out of socket and install the new bulb.

7. Install the bulb socket (2) by pushing it directly into the lamp assembly until the top and bottom tabs snap into place. Reconnect the electrical connector

8. Carefully install the tail lamp assembly on the vehicle by securing the lamp assembly with two bolts.

Replacing tail/brake lamp bulbs

For bulb replacement, see your authorized dealer.

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Replacing fog lamp bulbs

1. Make sure the headlamp switch is off.

2. Remove the bulb socket from the fog lamp by turning it counterclockwise.

3. Disconnect the electrical connector.

Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s).

Replacing license plate lamp bulbs

1. Make sure the headlamp switch is off.

2. Remove the lamp assembly by pressing the small tab and rocking the lamp assembly out.

3. Remove the bulb socket from the lamp assembly by turning counterclockwise and pull the bulb straight out.

Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s).

Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulb

Your vehicle is equipped with an LED center high-mount stop lamp located in the spoiler. It is designed to last the life of the vehicle. If replacement is required, see your authorized dealer.

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WINDSHIELD WIPERS

Windshield wiper: Rotate the end of the control away from you to increase the speed of the wipers; rotate towards you to decrease the speed of the wipers.

Speed dependent wipers (if equipped): When the wiper control

is set to any of the interval settings except the longest pause setting, the pause time between wiping will automatically adjust with the vehicle speed. The faster your vehicle is travelling the shorter the pause time between wipes will become.

Rain-sensing wipers (if equipped): The rain-sensing wipers, designated with AUTO on the control, will automatically activate when moisture is present on the windshield and the control is set to one of five auto/interval moisture sensitivity settings. Rotate the end of the control toward the windshield to increase the sensitivity. The speed of the rain-sensing wipers will vary based on the amount of moisture detected on the windshield and the auto/interval setting. There are no interval (intermittent wipe) settings on vehicles with rain-sensing wipers. The wipers will continue to wipe as long as the presence of moisture is detected on the windshield. More or less wiping may occur depending on humidity, mist or light rain, or road spray.

This feature can be enabled/disabled through the message center. Refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter.

Keep the outside of the windshield clean, especially the area around the rear view mirror where the sensor is located or rain sensor performance may be affected.

Note: During winter driving conditions with ice, snow or a salty road mist, inconsistent or unexpected wiping or smearing may occur. In these conditions, you can lower the sensitivity to reduce the amount of smearing or override the feature by selecting low- or high-speed wiping or turning the wiper system off.

Note: The rain sensing wiper feature must be turned off before entering a car wash.

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Windshield washer: Press the end of the stalk:

• briefly: causes a single swipe of the wipers without washer fluid.

• a quick press and hold: the wipers will swipe three times with washer fluid.

• a long press and hold: the wipers and washer fluid will be activated for up to ten seconds.

Note: Do not operate the washer when the washer reservoir is empty. This may cause the washer pump to overheat. Check the washer fluid level frequently. Do not operate the wipers when the windshield is dry. This may scratch the glass, damage the wiper blades and cause the wiper motor to burn out. Before operating the wiper on a dry windshield, always use the windshield washer. In freezing weather, be sure the wiper blades are not frozen to the windshield before operating the wipers.

Courtesy wipe feature: One extra wipe will occur a few seconds after washing the front window to clear any excess washer fluid remaining on the windshield. This feature can be enabled/disabled through the message center. Refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter.

Windshield wiper rainlamp feature (if equipped with autolamp)

When the windshield wipers are turned on during daylight, and the headlamp control is in the autolamp position, the exterior lamps will turn on after a brief delay and will remain on until the wipers are turned off.

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Rear window wiper/washer controls

For rear wiper operation, rotate the rear window wiper and washer control to the desired position. Select:

2 — Intermittent operation

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(shortest pause between wipes). 1 — Intermittent operation (longest

pause between wipes). O (off) — Rear wiper and washer off. For rear wash cycle, rotate (and hold as desired) the rear wiper/washer

control to either

position.

From either position, the control will automatically return to the 2 or O (off) position.

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Reverse wiper feature: The rear wiper will be automatically activated in an intermittent setting when shifting into R (Reverse) if the front wipers are activated. This feature may be enabled/disabled through the message center. Refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter.

TILT/TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL

To adjust the steering wheel:

1. Pull the lever down to unlock the steering column.

2. While the lever is in the down position, move the steering wheel up or down and in or out until you find the desired position.

3. While holding the steering wheel in place, pull the lever up to its original position to lock the steering column.

WARNING: Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving.

ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)

Lift the mirror cover to turn on the visor mirror lamp.

Slide-on-rod feature

Rotate the visor towards the side window and extend it rearward for additional sunlight coverage.

Note: To stow the visor back into the headliner, visor must be retracted before moving it back towards the windshield.

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OVERHEAD CONSOLE

The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according to your option package.

Storage compartment

The storage compartment may be used to store a pair of sunglasses. Press the release area on the rear edge of the bin door to open the storage compartment. The door will open to the full open position.

CENTER CONSOLE

Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features. These include:

• Cupholders

• Large utility storage compartment

with 12V power point

• 12V power point and 110V AC power point outlet on the rear of the console

• Auxiliary AV connections, USB ports and 12V power point located forward of the shifter

WARNING: Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injure you in a collision.

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Rear center console features (if equipped)

The rear center console incorporates the following features:

• Flip forward armrest to provide a flat load floor

• Utility compartment

• Cupholders

AUXILIARY POWER POINTS (12V DC)

Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert any other object in the power outlet as this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty.

Auxiliary power points can be found in the following locations:

• On the front of the center console

• Inside the utility compartment

• On the rear of the console, accessible from the rear seats

• In the cargo area

Do not use the power point for operating the cigarette lighter element (if equipped).

Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter

Note:

socket (if equipped). Improper use of the lighter can cause damage not covered by your warranty, and can result in fire or serious injury.

To prevent the fuse from being blown, do not use the power point(s) over the vehicle capacity of 12V DC/180W. If the power point or cigar lighter socket is not working, a fuse may have blown. Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside Emergencies chapter for information on checking and replacing fuses.

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To have full capacity usage of your power point, the engine is required to be running to avoid unintentional discharge of the battery. To prevent the battery from being discharged:

• do not use the power point longer than necessary when the engine is not running,

• do not leave battery chargers, video game adapters, computers and other devices plugged in overnight or when the vehicle is parked for extended periods.

Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used.

Power point (110V AC) (if equipped)

The 110V AC power point outlet is used for powering electrical devices that require up to 150W. Exceeding the 150W limit will cause the power point to cut off the power temporarily to provide overload protection.

Note: The 110V AC power point is equipped with a safety cap and a safety twist tab. They both provide protection from inserting any object into the power point other than the 110V AC electrical device plug. The safety cap should always be in a closed position whenever the power point outlet is not in use.

The 110V AC power point is located on the back of the center console. The power outlet is not designed for the following electric appliances;

they may not work properly:

• Cathode ray tube type televisions

• Motor loads, such as vacuum cleaners, electric saws and other electric

power tools, compressor-driven refrigerators, etc.

• Measuring devices, which process precise data, such as medical equipment, measuring equipment, etc.

• Other appliances requiring an extremely stable power supply: microcomputer-controlled electric blankets, touch sensor lamps, etc.

110V

C 150W

WARNING: Do not keep electrical devices plugged in the power

point whenever the device is not in use. Do not use any extension cord with the 110V AC power point, since it will defeat the safety protection design provided by the cap and twist tab. Doing so my cause the power point to overload due to powering multiple devices that can reach beyond the 150W load limit and could result in fire or serious injury.

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The power point can switch to a fault mode when it is overloaded, overheated, or shorted. For overloading and shorting conditions, unplug your device and turn the ignition key off then on. For an overheating condition, let the system cool off, then turn the ignition key off then on.

The 110V AC power point can provide power whenever the vehicle ignition is in the on position and the power point green indicator light located in the top left corner is turned on. Refer to the indicator light code below for the power point status.

Indicator light codes

Green light is on — Power point is ready to supply power Green light is off — Power point power supply is off. Ignition is not in

the on position Green light is blinking — Power point is in fault mode Note: The 110V AC power point will turn off after 13 minutes if the

ignition is in the on position without the engine running. Keep the engine running or cycle the ignition before the 13 minute time-out to keep the inverter on.

POWER WINDOWS

WARNING: Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let children play with the power windows. They may

seriously injure themselves.

WARNING: When closing the power windows, you should verify they are free of obstructions and ensure that children and/or

pets are not in the proximity of the window openings.

Press and pull the window switches to open and close windows.

• Press down (to the first detent) and hold the switch to open.

• Pull up (to the first detent) and hold the switch to close.

Rear Window Buffeting: When one or both of the rear windows are open, the vehicle may demonstrate a wind throb or buffeting noise. This noise can be alleviated by lowering a front window approximately 2–3 inches (5–8 cm).

AUTO

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One-touch up or down

This feature allows the driver’s window (and passenger’s window, if equipped with this feature) to open or close fully without holding the control down.

To operate one touch-down, press the switch completely down to the second detent and release quickly. The window will open fully. Momentarily press the switch to any position to stop the window operation.

To operate one-touch up, pull the switch completely up to the second detent and release quickly. The window will close fully. Momentarily press the switch to any position to stop the window operation.

Bounce-back

When the window is moving upward and an obstacle or a rough road condition interferes with the window’s movement, the window will automatically reverse direction and move down. This is known as “bounce-back”. If the ignition is turned off (without accessory delay being active) during bounce-back, the window will move down until the bounce-back position is reached.

Security override

To override a bounce-back condition, within two seconds after the window reaches the bounce-back position, pull and hold the switch up and the window will travel up with no bounce-back or pinch protection. If the switch is released before the window is fully closed, the window will stop. For example, this can be used to overcome the resistance of ice on the window or seals.

Window lock

The window lock feature allows only the driver and front passenger to operate the power windows.

Press the control to lock out all window controls (except the driver’s and front passenger’s). Press it again to restore the window controls.

Accessory delay

With accessory delay, the audio system, power windows and moon roof (if equipped) operate for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is turned off or until either front door is opened.

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FORD Explorer 2011 User Manual v.1

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction

CONGRATULATIONS

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

Warning symbols in this guide

Warning symbols on your vehicle

Protecting the environment

PERCHLORATE MATERIAL

BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE

SPECIAL NOTICES

New Vehicle Limited Warranty

Special instructions

Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles

Using your vehicle with a snowplow

Using your vehicle as an ambulance

NOTICE TO OWNERS WITH 20 INCH WHEELS AND TIRES

DATA RECORDING

Service Data Recording

Event Data Recording

CELL PHONE USE

EXPORT UNIQUE (NON–UNITED STATES/CANADA) VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION

Instrument Cluster

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

GAUGES

BASE MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)

Main menu

System warnings and status messages

OPTIONAL MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)

Main menu

Settings

Information

System warnings and status messages

Entertainment Systems

MYFORD™ SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

Radio

Satellite radio information (if activated)

Playing a disc

Auxiliary input jack (line in)

Phone

MYFORD TOUCH™ (IF EQUIPPED)

Climate Controls

SINGLE ZONE MANUAL SYSTEM WITH REAR CLIMATE CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)

Operating tips

AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEMS

Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) Sony system (if equipped)

Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) system with MyTemp (if equipped)

Operating tips

Touchscreen features (if equipped)

Rear controls

Climate control voice commands (if equipped)

AUXILIARY SYSTEM

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER

REMOTE START CLIMATE OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)

CABIN AIR FILTER

Lights

HEADLAMP CONTROL

Autolamp control (if equipped)

Autolamp delay system (if equipped)

Fog lamp control

High beams

Flash-to-pass

Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL

AIMING THE HEADLAMPS

Headlamp aim adjustment

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL

INTERIOR LAMPS

Front row map lamps (if equipped)

Second row dome/map lamps (if equipped)

Second row dome/courtesy lamps (if equipped)

Third row cargo lamp

BULB REPLACEMENT

Lamp assembly condensation

Using the right bulbs

Replacing interior bulbs

Replacing exterior bulbs