Ford Explorer (2025) User manual

FORD EXPLORER Owner's Manual

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Table of Contents

Contacting Us

Contacting Us ..................................................15

Introduction

About This Publication .................................17

Using This Publication .................................18

Symbols Glossary

Symbols Used on Your Vehicle .................19

Symbols Used On Your Instrument

Cluster ............................................................21

Data Privacy

Data Privacy ....................................................24

Service Data ....................................................25

Event Data .......................................................25

Settings Data ..................................................26

Connected Vehicle Data .............................26

Mobile Device Data .......................................27

Emergency Call System Data ...................27

Environment

Protecting the Environment ......................29

Visual Search

Interior Overview ...........................................30

Exterior Overview ...........................................31

Child Safety

Child Safety Precautions ............................33

Child Restraint Anchor Points ..................34

Child Restraints ..............................................35

Installing Child Restraints ...........................37

Booster Seats .................................................42

Child Safety Locks ........................................44

Sensitive Locking Mode ..............................48

Automatic Locking Mode ...........................48

Adjusting the Seatbelts During

Pregnancy ....................................................49

Adjusting the Seatbelt Height .................49

Seatbelt Reminder .......................................49

Checking the Seatbelts ................................51

Seatbelt Extensions ......................................51

Personal Safety System™

What Is the Personal Safety System

...........................................................................53

How Does the Personal Safety System

Work ...............................................................53

Personal Safety System Components

...........................................................................53

Airbags

How Do the Front Airbags Work ..............54

How Do the Side Airbags Work ...............54

How Do the Knee Airbags Work ..............55

How Does the Safety Canopy™ Work

..........................................................................56

Airbag Precautions .......................................56

Properly Adjusting the Driver and Front

Passenger Seats ........................................57

Children and Airbags ...................................58

Front Passenger Sensing System ...........58

Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator -

Excluding: Police ........................................61

Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator -

Police .............................................................62

Disposing of Airbags ....................................68

Pedestrian Alert System

What Is the Pedestrian Alert System

..........................................................................69

Seatbelts

Seatbelt Precautions ...................................46

Fastening and Unfastening the Seatbelts

...........................................................................47

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911 Assist

What Is 911 Assist ..........................................70

How Does 911 Assist Work .........................70

Emergency Call Requirements ................70

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Emergency Call Limitations ........................71

Keys and Remote Controls

Remote Control Limitations ......................72

Using the Remote Control - Excluding:

Police ..............................................................72

Using the Remote Control - Police .........73

Removing the Key Blade .............................73

Sounding the Panic Alarm .........................74

Locating Your Vehicle ...................................74

Changing the Remote Control Battery -

Vehicles With: Push Button Start,

Excluding: Police ........................................74

Changing the Remote Control Battery -

Police .............................................................76

Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control

...........................................................................77

Programming the Remote Control ..........77

Keys and Remote Controls Audible

Warnings - Vehicles With: Flip Key

...........................................................................78

Keys and Remote Controls Audible

Warnings .......................................................78

Keys and Remote Controls –

Troubleshooting ........................................78

Doors and Locks

Operating the Doors From Outside Your

Vehicle ...........................................................79

Operating the Doors From Inside Your

Vehicle ...........................................................79

Autounlock ......................................................80

Autolock ...........................................................80

Mislock ..............................................................80

Door Lock Indicators .....................................81

Doors and Locks Audible Warnings ........81

Doors and Locks – Troubleshooting

...........................................................................81

Keyless Entry

What Is Keyless Entry ..................................83

Keyless Entry Limitations ...........................83

Keyless Entry Settings .................................83

Using Keyless Entry ......................................83

Keyless Entry – Troubleshooting ............84

Easy Entry and Exit

How Does Easy Entry and Exit Work

..........................................................................85

Switching Easy Entry and Exit On and

Off ...................................................................85

Liftgate - Police

Opening the Liftgate ...................................86

Closing the Liftgate ......................................87

Liftgate

Liftgate Precautions ....................................88

Opening the Liftgate ...................................88

Setting the Liftgate Opening Height

..........................................................................89

Closing the Liftgate ......................................89

Stopping the Liftgate Movement .............91

Liftgate Obstacle Detection .......................91

Liftgate – Troubleshooting .........................91

Security

Passive Anti-Theft System ........................93

Anti-Theft Alarm System ...........................93

Using the Police Perimeter Alert System

- Police ..........................................................94

Security – Troubleshooting .......................96

Steering Wheel

Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles

With: Manual Adjustable Steering

Column .........................................................98

Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles

With: Power Adjustable Steering

Column .........................................................98

Resetting the Stopping Position -

Vehicles With: Power Adjustable

Steering Column .......................................99

Horn ...................................................................99

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Switching the Heated Steering Wheel

On and Off - Vehicles With: Heated

Steering Wheel ..........................................99

Wipers and Washers

Wipers .............................................................100

Autowipers ....................................................100

Switching the Rear Window Wiper On

and Off - Excluding: Police ...................101

Switching the Rear Window Wiper On

and Off .........................................................101

Reverse Wipe ................................................102

Checking the Wiper Blades .....................102

Replacing the Front Wiper Blades ........102

Replacing the Rear Wiper Blades .........103

Washers ..........................................................103

Wipers and Washers – Troubleshooting

.........................................................................105

Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lighting Control - Excluding:

Police ...........................................................106

Exterior Lighting Control ..........................106

Headlamps ....................................................106

Headlamps – Troubleshooting ..............107

Autolamps .....................................................108

Exterior Lamps .............................................108

Automatic High Beam Control -

Excluding: Police ........................................111

Automatic High Beam Control –

Troubleshooting - Excluding: Police

..........................................................................113

Adaptive Front Lighting ..............................113

Interior Lighting

Switching All of the Interior Lamps On

and Off .........................................................115

Switching the Front Interior Lamps On

and Off - Excluding: Police ...................115

Switching the Front Interior Lamps On

and Off .........................................................115

Switching the Rear Interior Lamps On

and Off - Excluding: Police ...................116

Switching the Rear Interior Lamps On

and Off - Police .........................................116

Interior Lamp Function ...............................116

Adjusting the Instrument Panel Lighting

Brightness ....................................................117

Ambient Lighting ...........................................117

Interior Lighting – Troubleshooting ........117

Windows

Opening and Closing the Windows .......118

Global Opening .............................................119

Window Bounce-Back ................................119

Locking the Rear Window Controls .......119

Interior Mirror

Interior Mirror Precautions .......................120

Manually Dimming the Interior Mirror

.........................................................................120

Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror .................120

Exterior Mirrors

Adjusting the Exterior Mirrors ...................121

Folding the Exterior Mirrors - Vehicles

With: Power Folding Mirrors .................121

Folding the Exterior Mirrors - Vehicles

With: Manual Folding Mirrors ..............122

Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror .................122

Glass Roof

Opening and Closing the Sunshade ......123

Opening and Closing the Glass Roof

.........................................................................123

Venting the Glass Roof ..............................124

Glass Roof Bounce-Back ..........................124

Instrument Cluster

Instrument Cluster Overview ..................125

Tachometer ....................................................125

Speedometer ................................................125

Fuel Gauge .....................................................125

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Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge

.........................................................................126

What Are the Instrument Cluster

Warning Lamps ........................................126

Instrument Cluster Warning Lamps ......126

What Are the Instrument Cluster

Indicators ....................................................128

Instrument Cluster Indicators .................128

Instrument Cluster Display

Using the Instrument Cluster Display

Controls ........................................................131

Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu

..........................................................................131

Customizing the Instrument Cluster

Display ..........................................................131

Personalized Settings

Changing the Language ............................133

Changing the Measurement Unit ..........133

Changing the Temperature Unit ............133

Changing the Tire Pressure Unit ............133

Trip Computer

Accessing the Trip Computer ..................134

Resetting the Trip Computer ...................134

Trip Data ..........................................................134

Remote Start - Excluding:

Police

What Is Remote Start ................................135

Remote Start Precautions .......................135

Remote Start Limitations .........................135

Enabling Remote Start ..............................135

Remotely Starting and Stopping the

Vehicle .........................................................135

Extending the Remote Start Duration

.........................................................................136

Remote Start Settings ...............................136

Climate Control

Identifying the Climate Control Unit ......137

Switching Climate Control On and Off

.........................................................................137

Switching Recirculated Air On and Off

.........................................................................137

Switching Air Conditioning On and Off

.........................................................................137

Switching Defrost On and Off .................137

Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off

.........................................................................137

Switching Maximum Cooling On and Off

.........................................................................138

Switching the Heated Rear Window On

and Off ........................................................138

Setting the Blower Motor Speed ...........138

Switching the Heated Mirrors On and Off

.........................................................................138

Setting the Temperature ..........................138

Directing the Flow of Air ............................139

Rear Passenger Climate

Control

Identifying the Rear Passenger Climate

Control Unit ...............................................140

Switching the Rear Passenger Climate

Controls On and Off ...............................140

Setting the Blower Motor Speed ...........140

Setting the Temperature ..........................140

Directing the Flow of Air .............................141

Interior Air Quality

What Is the Cabin Air Filter ......................142

Locating the Cabin Air Filter ....................142

Front Seats

Front Seat Precautions .............................143

Sitting in the Correct Position .................143

Manual Seats ................................................144

Power Seats ..................................................145

Massage Seats .............................................148

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Heated Seats ................................................149

Ventilated Seats ..........................................149

Rear Seats

Manual Seats .................................................151

Power Seats ..................................................154

Heated Seats ................................................156

Rear Occupant Alert System

What is the Rear Occupant Alert System

.........................................................................157

How Does the Rear Occupant Alert

System Work .............................................157

Rear Occupant Alert System Precautions

.........................................................................157

Rear Occupant Alert System Limitations

.........................................................................157

Rear Occupant Alert System Settings

.........................................................................158

Rear Occupant Alert System Indicators

.........................................................................158

Rear Occupant Alert System Audible

Warnings .....................................................159

Garage Door Opener

Garage Door Opener Introduction ........160

Garage Door Opener Precautions and

Frequencies ...............................................160

Programming the Garage Door Opener

..........................................................................161

USB Ports

Locating the USB Ports .............................164

Playing Media Using the USB Port .......164

Charging a Device .......................................164

Power Outlet - Vehicles With:

110V Power Outlet

What Is the Power Outlet ........................166

Power Outlet Precautions .......................166

Power Outlet Limitations .........................166

Locating the Power Outlets ....................166

Power Outlet Indicators ............................166

Power Outlet - Vehicles With:

12V Power Outlet

What Is the Power Outlet ........................168

Power Outlet Precautions .......................168

Locating the Power Outlets ....................168

Wireless Accessory Charger

What Is the Wireless Accessory Charger

........................................................................169

Wireless Accessory Charger Precautions

........................................................................169

Locating the Wireless Accessory Charger

........................................................................169

Charging a Wireless Device .....................169

Storage

Glove Compartment ....................................171

Center Console ...............................................171

Glasses Holder ...............................................171

Starting and Stopping the

Engine

Starting and Stopping the Engine –

Precautions ................................................173

Ignition Switch ...............................................173

Push Button Ignition Switch ....................174

Starting the Engine .....................................174

Engine Block Heater ...................................176

Stopping the Engine ....................................177

Police Engine Idle - Police ........................178

Automatic Engine Stop - Vehicles With:

Push Button Start ....................................179

Accessing the Passive Key Backup

Position - Vehicles With: Push Button

Start .............................................................180

Starting and Stopping the Engine –

Troubleshooting ......................................180

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Hybrid Electric Vehicle

Information - 3.3L, Police

Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information ......185

Power Flow ....................................................186

Auto-Start-Stop

What Is Auto-Start-Stop .........................188

Auto-Start-Stop Precautions .................188

Switching Auto-Start-Stop On and Off

........................................................................188

Stopping the Engine ..................................188

Restarting the Engine ................................188

Auto-Start-Stop Indicators .....................188

Auto-Start-Stop – Troubleshooting

........................................................................189

Fuel and Refueling

Fuel and Refueling Precautions ..............191

Fuel Quality .....................................................191

Locating the Fuel Filler Funnel ...............192

Running Out of Fuel ....................................192

Refueling .........................................................194

Fuel Tank Capacity .....................................198

Fuel and Refueling – Troubleshooting

........................................................................198

Catalytic Converter

What Is the Catalytic Converter .............201

Catalytic Converter Precautions ............201

Catalytic Converter – Troubleshooting

.........................................................................201

High Voltage Battery - Full

Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(FHEV)/Police

What Is the High Voltage Battery .........202

High Voltage Battery Precautions ........202

Recycling and Disposing of the High

Voltage Battery .......................................202

Automatic Transmission

Automatic Transmission Precautions

........................................................................203

Automatic Transmission Positions ......203

Shifting Your Vehicle Into Gear -

Excluding: Police ....................................204

Shifting Your Vehicle Into Gear .............205

Automatic Transmission Position

Indicators - Excluding: Police .............205

Automatic Transmission Position

Indicators ...................................................205

Shifting Your Immobile Vehicle Out of

Park (P) - Excluding: Police ................205

Automatic Transmission Audible

Warnings - Excluding: Police ..............207

Automatic Transmission Audible

Warnings ....................................................207

Manually Shifting Gears - Excluding:

Police ...........................................................207

Temporary Neutral Mode - Excluding:

Police ..........................................................208

Automatic Return to Park (P) -

Excluding: Police ....................................209

Grade Assist .................................................209

Automatic Transmission –

Troubleshooting .......................................210

All-Wheel Drive

How Does All-Wheel Drive Work ............211

Four-Wheel Drive

How Does Four-Wheel Drive Work .......214

Four-Wheel Drive Limitations .................214

Four-Wheel Drive – Troubleshooting

.........................................................................216

Rear Axle

Limited Slip Differential .............................217

Brakes

Brake Precautions .......................................218

Anti-Lock Braking System ........................218

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Brake Over Accelerator ..............................218

Locating the Brake Fluid Reservoir ........218

Checking the Brake Fluid ..........................218

Brake Fluid Specification ..........................219

Brakes – Troubleshooting ........................219

Electric Parking Brake

What Is the Electric Parking Brake ........221

Applying the Electric Parking Brake ......221

Applying the Electric Parking Brake in an

Emergency ..................................................221

Manually Releasing the Electric Parking

Brake .............................................................221

Automatically Releasing the Electric

Parking Brake ............................................222

Electric Parking Brake Audible Warning

........................................................................222

Releasing the Electric Parking Brake if

the Vehicle Battery Has Run Out of

Charge .........................................................222

Electric Parking Brake – Troubleshooting

........................................................................222

Reverse Brake Assist

What Is Reverse Brake Assist .................224

How Does Reverse Brake Assist Work

........................................................................224

Reverse Brake Assist Precautions ........224

Switching Reverse Brake Assist On and

Off .................................................................225

Overriding Reverse Brake Assist ............225

Reverse Brake Assist Indicators .............225

Reverse Brake Assist – Troubleshooting

........................................................................226

Cross Traffic Braking

What Is Cross Traffic Braking .................228

How Does Cross Traffic Braking Work

........................................................................228

Cross Traffic Braking Precautions ........228

Switching Cross Traffic Braking On and

Off - Excluding: Police ..........................229

Switching Cross Traffic Braking On and

Off - Police ................................................229

Overriding Cross Traffic Braking ............229

Cross Traffic Braking Indicators .............229

Cross Traffic Braking – Troubleshooting

........................................................................230

Hill Start Assist

What Is Hill Start Assist ............................232

How Does Hill Start Assist Work ...........232

Hill Start Assist Precautions ...................232

Hill Start Assist – Troubleshooting ......232

Auto Hold

How Does Auto Hold Work .....................233

Switching Auto Hold On and Off ..........233

Using Auto Hold ..........................................233

Auto Hold Indicators ..................................233

Traction Control

What Is Traction Control ..........................235

How Does Traction Control Work .........235

Switching Traction Control On and Off

........................................................................235

Traction Control Indicator ........................235

Traction Control – Troubleshooting .....236

Stability Control

How Does Stability Control Work .........237

Switching Stability Control On and Off -

Excluding: Police .....................................238

Switching Stability Control On and Off -

Police ..........................................................239

Stability Control Indicator .......................240

Hill Descent Control

What Is Hill Descent Control ...................241

Switching Hill Descent Control On and

Off .................................................................241

Setting the Hill Descent Speed ..............241

Hill Descent Control Indicator .................241

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Steering

Electric Power Steering ............................242

Steering – Troubleshooting ....................242

Parking Aids

Parking Aid Precautions ...........................245

Switching Parking Aid On and Off .......245

Rear Parking Aid ..........................................246

Front Parking Aid ........................................246

Parking Aid Indicators ...............................248

Parking Aids – Troubleshooting ............248

Rear View Camera

What Is the Rear View Camera .............249

Rear View Camera Precautions ............249

Locating the Rear View Camera ...........249

Rear View Camera Guide Lines .............250

Rear View Camera Settings ...................250

360 Degree Camera

What Is the 360 Degree Camera ..........252

How Does the 360 Degree Camera Work

........................................................................252

360 Degree Camera Precautions .........252

Locating the 360 Degree Cameras ......252

360 Degree Camera Guide Lines ..........253

360 Degree Camera Settings ................253

Cruise Control - Police

What Is Cruise Control ..............................255

Switching Cruise Control On and Off

........................................................................255

Setting the Cruise Control Speed .........255

Canceling the Set Speed .........................256

Resuming the Set Speed .........................256

Cruise Control Indicators .........................256

Adaptive Cruise Control -

Excluding: Police

How Does Adaptive Cruise Control With

Stop and Go Work ..................................257

Adaptive Cruise Control Precautions

........................................................................257

Adaptive Cruise Control Limitations

........................................................................258

Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On

and Off .......................................................259

Adaptive Cruise Control Automatic

Cancellation .............................................260

Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control

Speed .........................................................260

Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control Gap

.........................................................................261

Canceling the Set Speed .........................262

Resuming the Set Speed .........................262

Overriding the Set Speed ........................263

Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators ......263

Switching From Adaptive Cruise Control

to Cruise Control .....................................263

Lane Centering ............................................264

Lane Centering – Troubleshooting .......267

Predictive Speed Assist ............................267

Predictive Speed Assist –

Troubleshooting ......................................270

Adaptive Cruise Control –

Troubleshooting ......................................270

BlueCruise

What Is BlueCruise .....................................272

How Does BlueCruise Work .....................272

BlueCruise Precautions .............................272

BlueCruise Requirements ........................273

BlueCruise Limitations ..............................274

BlueCruise Settings ....................................274

Switching BlueCruise On and Off .........274

BlueCruise Alerts .........................................275

BlueCruise Automatic Cancellation ......275

BlueCruise Indicators .................................276

Lane Change Assist ...................................276

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Lane Change Assist – Troubleshooting

........................................................................278

In-Lane Repositioning ...............................278

BlueCruise – Troubleshooting ...............279

Drive Mode Control

What Is Drive Mode Control ....................281

How Does Drive Mode Control Work

.........................................................................281

Selecting a Drive Mode - Excluding:

Police ...........................................................281

Selecting a Drive Mode - Police .............281

Drive Modes ..................................................282

Drive Mode Control – Troubleshooting

........................................................................284

Lane Keeping System

What Is the Lane Keeping System .......286

How Does the Lane Keeping System

Work ............................................................286

Lane Keeping System Precautions ......286

Lane Keeping System Limitations .......286

Switching the Lane Keeping System On

and Off ........................................................287

Switching the Lane Keeping System

Mode ............................................................287

Alert Mode .....................................................287

Aid Mode .......................................................288

Alert and Aid Mode ....................................288

Lane Keeping System Indicators ..........289

Blind Spot Assist ........................................290

Blind Spot Assist with Trailer Coverage

.......................................................................290

Lane Keeping System – Troubleshooting

........................................................................293

Blind Spot Information

System

What Is Blind Spot Information System

........................................................................295

How Does Blind Spot Information

System Work ............................................295

Blind Spot Information System

Precautions ...............................................295

Blind Spot Information System

Limitations ................................................295

Blind Spot Information System

Requirements ..........................................295

Switching Blind Spot Information

System On and Off ................................295

Locating the Blind Spot Information

System Sensors ......................................296

Blind Spot Information System With

Trailer Coverage ......................................296

Blind Spot Information System

Indicators ...................................................298

Blind Spot Information System –

Troubleshooting .....................................298

Exit Warning

What is Exit Warning ................................300

How Does Exit Warning Work ...............300

Exit Warning Precautions .......................300

Exit Warning Limitations .........................300

Exit Warning Indicators .............................301

Switching Exit Warning On and Off ......301

Locating the Exit Warning Sensors .......301

Exit Warning – Troubleshooting ...........302

Cross Traffic Alert

What Is Cross Traffic Alert ......................303

How Does Cross Traffic Alert Work ......303

Cross Traffic Alert Precautions .............303

Cross Traffic Alert Limitations ...............303

Switching Cross Traffic Alert On and Off

.......................................................................304

Locating the Cross Traffic Alert Sensors

.......................................................................304

Cross Traffic Alert Indicators .................304

Cross Traffic Alert – Troubleshooting

........................................................................305

Pre-Collision Assist

What Is Pre-Collision Assist ...................306

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How Does Pre-Collision Assist Work

.......................................................................306

Pre-Collision Assist Precautions ..........306

Pre-Collision Assist Limitations ............307

Switching Pre-Collision Assist On and

Off - Excluding: Police ..........................308

Switching Pre-Collision Assist On and

Off - Police ...............................................309

Locating the Pre-Collision Assist Sensors

.......................................................................309

Automatic Emergency Braking ..............310

Evasive Steering Assist ..............................310

Pre-Collision Assist – Troubleshooting

..........................................................................311

Speed Sign Recognition

What Is Speed Sign Recognition ...........313

How Does Speed Sign Recognition Work

.........................................................................313

Speed Sign Recognition Precautions

.........................................................................313

Speed Sign Recognition Limitations

.........................................................................313

Speed Sign Recognition Indicators .......313

Speed Sign Recognition Settings ..........314

Speed Sign Recognition –

Troubleshooting .......................................314

Load Carrying

Load Carrying Precautions .......................316

Locating the Safety Compliance

Certification Labels ................................316

What Is the Gross Axle Weight Rating

.........................................................................317

What Is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

.........................................................................317

What Is the Maximum Loaded Trailer

Weight ..........................................................317

What Is the Gross Combined Weight

Rating ...........................................................317

Calculating Payload ....................................318

Calculating the Load Limit .......................318

Roof Rack .......................................................319

Luggage Compartment

Luggage Compartment Precautions

........................................................................320

Installing and Removing the Luggage

Compartment Cargo Net ....................320

Installing and Removing the Luggage

Compartment Cover ..............................321

Luggage Compartment Anchor Points

........................................................................322

Connecting a Trailer

Connecting a Trailer Precautions ..........323

Connecting a Trailer ...................................323

Connecting a Trailer – Troubleshooting

........................................................................324

Towing a Trailer

Towing a Trailer Precautions ..................325

Trailer Brake Precautions .........................325

Towing a Trailer Limitations ...................326

Loading Your Trailer ...................................326

Trailer Towing Hints ...................................326

Launching or Retrieving a Boat or

Personal Watercraft ...............................327

Towing Weights and Dimensions ..........327

Towing a Trailer – Troubleshooting ......328

Trailer Sway Control

How Does Trailer Sway Control Work

........................................................................329

Trailer Sway Control Precautions .........329

Driving Hints

Breaking-In ....................................................330

Driving Economically ................................330

Driving in Cold Weather ...........................330

Driving Through Mud and Water ............331

Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain ..........331

Driving In Sand ..............................................331

Driving Through Shallow Water ............332

Floor Mats ......................................................332

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Crash and Breakdown

Information

Roadside Assistance .................................334

High Voltage Battery Vehicle Precautions

- Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) .........335

Switching the Hazard Flashers On and

Off ................................................................336

Jump Starting the Vehicle .......................336

Post-Crash Alert System .........................338

Post-Collision Braking - Excluding: Police

........................................................................339

Automatic Crash Shutoff ........................339

Recovery Towing ........................................340

Transporting the Vehicle .........................340

Fail-Safe Cooling ........................................340

Towing Your Vehicle

Towing Your Vehicle Precautions .........342

Emergency Towing .....................................342

Emergency Towing .....................................342

Towing Your Vehicle – Troubleshooting

........................................................................343

Fuses

Fuse Precautions ........................................344

Under Hood Fuse Box ...............................344

Interior Fuse Box .........................................349

Identifying Fuse Types ..............................352

Fuses – Troubleshooting .........................352

Maintenance

Maintenance Precautions .......................353

Opening and Closing the Hood .............353

Under Hood Overview - 2.3L ..................354

Under Hood Overview - 3.0L ..................355

Under Hood Overview - 3.3L ..................356

Engine Oil .......................................................357

Engine Air Filter ...........................................359

Coolant ...........................................................362

Changing the Fuel Filter ...........................365

Drive Belt Routing Overview - 2.3L ......366

Drive Belt Routing Overview - 3.0L ......366

Drive Belt Routing Overview - 3.3L ......366

12V Battery ....................................................366

12V Battery – Troubleshooting ................371

Adjusting the Headlamps ........................373

Exterior Bulbs ...............................................374

Interior Bulbs ................................................376

Vehicle Care

Cleaning Products .......................................377

Cleaning the Exterior .................................378

Cleaning the Interior ..................................379

Repairing Minor Paint Damage .............382

Waxing Your Vehicle ..................................382

Storing Your Vehicle

Preparing Your Vehicle for Storage ......383

Removing Your Vehicle From Storage

........................................................................384

Wheel and Tire Information

Locating the Tire label ..............................385

Department of Transportation Uniform

Tire Quality Grades ................................385

Information on the Tire Sidewall .........386

Glossary of Tire Terminology ..................391

Tire Replacement Requirements .........392

Using Snow Chains ....................................394

Tire Care

Checking the Tire Pressures ...................396

Inflating the Tires .......................................396

Inspecting the Tire for Wear ...................397

Inspecting the Tire for Damage ............398

Inspecting the Wheel Valve Stems ......402

Tire Rotation ................................................402

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Tire Pressure Monitoring

System

What Is the Tire Pressure Monitoring

System .......................................................403

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Overview ...................................................403

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Precautions ..............................................404

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Limitations ...............................................404

Viewing the Tire Pressures .....................405

Tire Pressure Monitoring System –

Troubleshooting .....................................405

Changing a Road Wheel

Changing a Flat Tire - Excluding: Police

........................................................................407

Changing a Flat Tire ....................................412

Wheel Nuts .....................................................417

Capacities and Specifications

Engine Specifications - 2.3L ....................419

Engine Specifications - 3.0L ..................420

Engine Specifications - 3.3L, Gasoline

.........................................................................421

Engine Specifications - 3.3L, Hybrid

Electric Vehicle (HEV) ..........................422

Motorcraft Parts - 2.3L .............................423

Motorcraft Parts - 3.0L .............................423

Motorcraft Parts - 3.3L .............................425

Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -

2.3L ..............................................................426

Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -

3.0L ..............................................................427

Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -

3.3L, Gasoline ..........................................429

Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -

3.3L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)

.........................................................................431

Cooling System Capacity and

Specification - 2.3L ................................432

Cooling System Capacity and

Specification - 3.0L ...............................433

Cooling System Capacity and

Specification - 3.3L, Gasoline ............434

Cooling System Capacity and

Specification - 3.3L, Hybrid Electric

Vehicle (HEV) ..........................................434

Fuel Tank Capacity - Excluding: Hybrid

Electric Vehicle (HEV) ..........................435

Fuel Tank Capacity - Hybrid Electric

Vehicle (HEV) ..........................................436

Air Conditioning System Capacity and

Specification - 2.3L ................................437

Air Conditioning System Capacity and

Specification - 3.0L ...............................438

Air Conditioning System Capacity and

Specification - 3.3L, Gasoline ............439

Air Conditioning System Capacity and

Specification - 3.3L, Hybrid Electric

Vehicle (HEV) ..........................................440

Washer Fluid Specification ....................440

Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity

and Specification ....................................441

Brake Fluid Specification ..........................441

Transfer Case Fluid Capacity and

Specification ............................................442

Front Axle Fluid Capacity and

Specification ............................................443

Rear Axle Fluid Capacity and

Specification ............................................443

Vehicle Identification

Vehicle Identification Number ..............445

Connected Vehicle

What Is a Connected Vehicle ................446

Connected Vehicle Requirements .......446

Connected Vehicle Limitations .............446

Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile

Network .....................................................446

Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-Fi

Network .....................................................446

Connected Vehicle Settings ...................446

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Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting

........................................................................447

Vehicle Hotspot

Setting Up a Vehicle Hotspot ................449

Vehicle Hotspot Settings ........................449

Vehicle Hotspot – Troubleshooting .....450

Audio System

Audio System Precautions ......................451

Switching the Audio Unit On and Off

.........................................................................451

Selecting the Audio Source .....................451

Media Control Buttons ..............................451

Adjusting the Volume ...............................452

Setting a Memory Preset .........................452

Adjusting the Sound Settings ................452

Setting the Clock and Date .....................452

AM/FM Radio ...............................................452

Digital Radio .................................................453

Satellite Radio .............................................454

Center Display

Center Display Overview ..........................457

Status Bar ......................................................457

Apps ................................................................458

Controls .........................................................458

Settings ..........................................................458

Rebooting the Center Display ...............458

Voice Interaction

What is Voice Interaction ........................459

Setting Your Default Assistant ..............459

Alexa Built-In ...............................................459

Google Assistant ........................................460

Phone

Phone Precautions ....................................462

Connecting Your Phone ...........................462

Phone Menu .................................................462

Making and Receiving a Phone Call .....463

Sending and Receiving a Text Message

.......................................................................464

Switching Text Message Notification On

and Off .......................................................465

Switching Apple CarPlay On and Off

.......................................................................465

Switching Android Auto On and Off ....465

Bluetooth®

Connecting a Bluetooth® Device .........467

Playing Media Using Bluetooth® .........467

Personal Profiles

How Do Personal Profiles Work ...........468

Enabling or Disabling Personal Profiles

.......................................................................468

Creating a Personal Profile .....................468

Using the Memory Function ..................468

Linking or Unlinking a Personal Profile to

a Remote Control ..................................469

Linking or Unlinking a Personal Profile to

a Device .....................................................469

Navigation

Connected Navigation ..............................470

Vehicle Software Updates

Vehicle Software Updates .......................471

Software Update Settings .......................471

Software Update Indicators ...................472

Vehicle System Reset

Performing a System Reset ....................473

Accessories

Accessories ...................................................474

Ford Protect

What Is Ford Protect .................................475

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Scheduled Maintenance

General Maintenance Information .......477

Customer Information

Rollover Warning .........................................481

The Better Business Bureau Auto Line

Program ......................................................481

The Mediation and Arbitration Program

........................................................................482

Ordering a Canadian French Owner's

Manual .......................................................482

Reporting Safety Defects in the United

States .........................................................483

Reporting Safety Defects in Canada

........................................................................483

Third Party Software Copyright

Acknowledgment ..................................484

Radio Frequency Certification Labels

.......................................................................484

Perchlorate ....................................................523

Replacement Parts Recommendation

........................................................................523

Mobile Communications Equipment

........................................................................524

Federal Highway Administration

Regulation .................................................524

Emission Law ...............................................525

Export Unique Options .............................526

Warranty Information ...............................526

Decommissioning the Vehicle

- Police

Decommissioning Requirements .........529

Appendices

Electromagnetic Compatibility .............530

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Contacting Us

If you require assistance or clarification on
policies or procedures, please contact the
customer relationship center.

United States

Ford Motor Company
Customer Relationship Center
PO Box 6248
Dearborn, MI 48126
1-800-392-3673 (FORD)
TDD for the hearing impaired:
7-1-1 (where offered by your telephone
service provider)
www.ford.com/help/contact/

Ford Credit - US Only

Ford Credit offers a full range of financing
and lease plans to help you acquire your
vehicle. If you have financed or leased your
vehicle through Ford Credit, thank you for
your business.

For assistance call 1-800-727-7000, or for
more information about Ford Credit and
access to an account manager, visit
www.ford.com/finance.

Canada

Customer Relationship Centre
Ford Motor Company of Canada Limited
P.O. Box 2000
Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4
1-800-565-3673 (FORD)
TDD for the hearing impaired:
7-1-1 (where offered by your telephone
service provider)
www.ford.ca

Australia

Ford Motor Company of Australia Pty Ltd.
Customer Relationship Centre
Private Mail Bag 5
Campbellfield, Victoria, 3061
Telephone: (13 FORD) 13 3673
E-mail: [email protected]

New Zealand

Ford Motor Company
Attention: Customer Relationship Centre
Private Bag 76912
Manukau City 2241
Telephone: [phone] (FORDNZ)
E-mail: [email protected]

China - Imported Vehicle

Customer Relationship Center
Telephone: [phone]
Website: https://www.ford.com.cn/

China - Chang’An Ford

Customer Relationship Center
Telephone: [phone]
Mobile: [phone]
Website: https://www.ford.com.cn/

Asia Pacific Direct Markets
(APDM)

E-mail: [email protected]

Caribbean, Central America and
Israel

Ford Motor Company
Ford Export Operations
Attention: Owner Relations
1555 Fairlane Drive
Fairlane Business Park #3
Allen Park, MI 48101
Fax: [phone]
Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]

U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico

Ford Motor Company
Ford Export Operations
Attention: Owner Relations
1555 Fairlane Drive
Fairlane Business Park #3
Allen Park, MI 48101
Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]

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Contacting Us

Argentina

Telephone: [phone]

Brazil

Website: www.ford.com.br
Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]

North Africa

E-mail: [email protected]

South Africa

Telephone: [phone]
Email: [email protected]

Sub-Saharan Africa

E-mail: [email protected]

Puerto Rico

Ford International Business Development,
Inc.
P.O. Box 11957
Caparra Heights Station
San Juan, PR 00922-1957
1-800-392-3673 (FORD)
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
www.ford.com.pr

Middle East

Ford Middle East Customer Relationship
Center
P.O. Box 21740
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Telephone: [phone]
Toll-free number for the Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia: 8008443673
Mobily and Zain cell phone users in Saudi
Arabia: 800850078
Kuwait: 22280384
Local telephone number for Kuwait: +965
1 898900
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
www.me.ford.com

South Korea

Customer Relationship Center
Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Emergency Dispatch Service call:
080-300-3673

Philippines

Telephone: [phone]
Email: [email protected]

Taiwan

Telephone: [phone]
705 Zhonghua Rd., Sec. 1
Zhongli District, Taoyuan, Taiwan, 32068

Thailand

Telephone: 1383
E-mail: [email protected]

Vietnam

Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]

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Introduction

ABOUT THIS PUBLICATION

WARNING: Driving while distracted

can result in loss of vehicle control, crash
and injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the
safe operation of your vehicle. We
recommend against the use of any
hand-held device while driving and
encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible. Make sure you
are aware of all applicable local laws
that may affect the use of electronic
devices while driving.

WARNING: You risk death, fire, or
serious injury to yourself and others if you
do not follow the instruction highlighted
by the warning symbol.

Thank you for choosing Ford. We
recommend that you take some time to
get to know your vehicle in order to benefit
from greater safety and pleasure from
driving it. Use this publication, whether
in-vehicle, print, in FordPass app or online,
to familiarize yourself with the features on
your vehicle.

Note: Use and operate your vehicle in line
with all applicable laws and regulations.

Note: Pass on all printed owner’s
information when selling this vehicle.

Features and Options

This publication describes product features
and options available throughout the range
of available models, sometimes even
before they are generally available. It could
describe options that are not available on
the vehicle you have purchased.

Providing Feedback

If you would like to provide feedback to the
Owner's Manual team, please email us at
[email protected].

You will not receive a direct email
response. Your submission will be
investigated and necessary changes will
be made to the Owner's Manual content.

To help investigate your submission,
please include the following information:

• Your vehicle model

• The country in which your vehicle was

purchased

• The Owner's Manual section needing
investigation

Illustrations

Note: Some of the illustrations in this

publication could show features as used in
different models, so could appear different
to you on your vehicle.

Location of Components

This manual may qualify the location of a
component as left-hand side or right-hand
side. The side is determined when facing
forward in the seat.

Right-hand side.A
Left-hand side.B

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Introduction

Accessing the Digital Owner's
Manual

Vehicles with a Portrait Center Display
Screen

The Owner's Manual application is located
in the Apps list.

Vehicles with a Landscape Center
Display Screen

Depending on your vehicle, the Owner's
Manual application is located in either the
Apps list or the Features list.

Accessing the Online and Printed
Owner's Manual

Online Owner's Manual

• Through your device's app store, you
can download the FordPass app.

• You can visit the local Ford Website.

Note: To find the local Ford website, visit

ht

tps://corporate.ford.com/operations/

locations/global-links.html.

Note: We strongly recommend
downloading a copy of the Owner's Manual
and having it with you whenever you drive,
and to view the information if you are unable
to be inside the vehicle.

Printed Owner's Manual

In U.S. and Canada, visit www.helminc.com
or see an authorized dealer.

In Europe, visit www.z-order.de or see an
authorized dealer.

For all other Countries, see your authorized
dealer.

USING THIS PUBLICATION

To quickly locate information about your
vehicle, use the word search within the
Owner's Manual application.

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E231157

E67020

E139220

E67021

E139227

E139209

E67024

E270480

E139223

E139211

E141128

E332905

E139219

E139212

E103308

E67022

E139221

E139228

E231160

Symbols Glossary

SYMBOLS USED ON YOUR VEHICLE

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

Airbag

Air conditioning system

Air conditioning system lubricant
type

Anti-lock braking system

Avoid smoking, flames or sparks

Battery

Battery acid

Blower motor

Brake fluid - non petroleum
based

Child safety door lock or unlock

Child seat lower anchor

Child seat tether anchor

Cruise control

Do not open when hot

Electric Parking brake

Engine air filter

Engine coolant

Engine coolant temperature

Engine oil

Explosive gas

Brake system

Brake system

Cabin air filter

Check fuel cap

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Fan warning

Fasten seatbelt

Flammable

Front fog lamps

E139214

E75790

E67019

E270968

E270945

E139231

E139232

E139229

E67028

E72343

E139213

E71341

E139216

E139225

E231159

E65963

E72021

E231158

Symbols Glossary

Fuel pump reset

Fuse compartment

Hazard flashers

Headlamp high beams

Headlamps on

Heated rear window

Hill descent control

Horn control

Interior luggage compartment
release

Jack

Keep out of reach of children

Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(MIL)

Note operating instructions

Panic alarm

Parking aid

Parking lamps

Passenger airbag activated

Passenger airbag deactivated

Power steering fluid

Power windows front/rear

Power window lockout

Requires registered technician

Lighting control

Low fuel level

Low tire pressure warning

Maintain correct fluid level

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Safety alert

See Owner's Manual

See Service Manual

Side airbag

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E130458

E332910

E67018

E73953

E270967

E67019

E389529

E389523

E71341

E67024

E270480

E423119

E67020

E323448

E323449

E132353

E67028

Symbols Glossary

Shield the eyes

Stability control

Stability control off

Trail control

Turn Signal

Windshield defrosting system

Windshield wiping system

Windshield wash and wipe

SYMBOLS USED ON YOUR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Depending on your vehicle options, market,
and instrument cluster type, not all
symbols shown are available.

Lighting and Signaling

High beams. See Headlamp
Indicators (page 107).

Auto high beams. See

Automatic High Beam Control
Indicators (page 112).

Front fog lamps. See Using the
Front Fog Lamps (page 110).

Off road auxiliary lighting active.

Turn signal - right. See Using
the Turn Signal Lamps (page

108).

Turn signal - left. See Using the
Turn Signal Lamps (page 108).

Positioning/side lights. See
Headlamp Indicators (page

107).

Exterior bulb failure. See

Exterior Bulb Specification
Chart (page 374).

Brakes

Brake failure. See Brakes –
Warning Lamps (page 219).

Brake failure. See Brakes –
Warning Lamps (page 219).

Electric parking brake fault. See

Electric Parking Brake –
Warning Lamps (page 222).

Anti-lock brake system
malfunction. See Brakes –
Warning Lamps (page 219).

Automatic brake hold. See Auto
Hold Indicators (page 233).

Automatic brake hold off or
unavailable. See Auto Hold

Indicators (page 233).

Visibility

Windshield washer fluid level.
See Wipers and Washers –

Warning Lamps (page 105).

Engine

Check engine. See Starting and
Stopping the Engine –
Warning Lamps (page 180).

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E103308

E121377

E146361

E422624

E415072

E225310

E295413

E295414

E295419

E295420

E389528

E271854

E402396

E402315

E334922

E389524

Symbols Glossary

Engine oil pressure. See

Starting and Stopping the
Engine – Warning Lamps

(page 180).

Engine coolant temperature.
See Coolant – Warning Lamps
(page 365).

Auto Start/Stop. See

Auto-Start-Stop Indicators

(page 188).

Auto Start/Stop off or
unavailable. See

Auto-Start-Stop Indicators

(page 188).

Fuel

Fuel. See Fuel and Refueling
– Warning Lamps (page 198).

Transmission

Non-emission powertrain fault.
See Starting and Stopping the

Engine – Warning Lamps

(page 180).

Vehicle Handling

Selectable drive mode - normal.
See Normal (page 282).

Selectable drive mode - ECO.
See Eco (page 282).

Selectable drive mode - sport.
See Sport (page 283).

Selectable drive mode ­tow/haul. See Tow/Haul (page

283).

Selectable drive mode - slippery.
See Slippery (page 283).

Selectable drive mode - trail.
See Trail (page 283).

Selectable drive mode ­snow/sand. See Deep
Snow/Sand (page 282).

Selectable drive mode ­off-road. See Off-Road (page

282).

Selectable drive mode - pursuit.
See Pursuit (page 282).

Driver Assistance

Cruise control. See Cruise
Control Indicators (page 256).

Adaptive cruise control. See

Adaptive Cruise Control
Indicators (page 263).

Hill descent control. See Hill
Descent Control Indicator

(page 241).

Overspeed warning.

Lane keeping assist. See

Switching the Lane Keeping
System On and Off (page 287).

Lane centering assist. See Lane
Centering Indicators (page

266).

Safety

Seatbelt. See Seatbelt
Reminder Indicators (page

49).

Airbag. See Crash Sensors and
Airbag Indicator (page 61).

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E411501

E139232

E335612

E414546

E406036

E246598

E397136

E224045

E271854

E405502

E389525

E67021

E389521

E224090

Symbols Glossary

Stability control system active
or not available. See Stability
Control Indicator (page 240).

Stability control system off. See

Stability Control Indicator

(page 240).

Tire failure/Low tire pressure.
See Tire Pressure Monitoring

System – Warning Lamps

(page 405).

Forward collision warning
system off or unavailable. See

Pre-Collision Assist –

Warning Lamps (page 311).

Blind spot information system
off or unavailable. See

Switching Blind Spot

Information System On and Off (page

295).

Door(s) ajar. See Doors and
Locks – Warning Lamps (page

81).

Security

Hood release/ajar. See

Opening and Closing the
Hood (page 353).

Liftgate release/ajar. See

Liftgate – Warning Lamps

(page 91).

Keyless idle. See How Does
Police Engine Idle Work (page

178).

Pursuit mode. See Pursuit
(page 282).

Liftgate unlock.

Electrical Systems

Battery charge level. See 12V
Battery – Warning Lamps

(page 371).

Hybrid/electric system failure.
See Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Information (page 185).

Ready to drive. See Hybrid

Electric Vehicle Information

(page 185).

Boundary alert. See Using the

Police Perimeter Alert
System (page 94).

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Data Privacy

WARNING: Do not connect

wireless plug-in devices to the data link
connector. Unauthorized third parties
could gain access to vehicle data and
impair the performance of safety related
systems. Only allow repair facilities that
follow our service and repair instructions
to connect their equipment to the data
link connector.

We respect your privacy and are
committed to protecting it. The
information contained in this publication
was correct at the time of release, but as
technology rapidly changes, we
recommend that you visit the local Ford
website for the latest information.

Your vehicle has electronic control units
that have data recording functionality and
the ability to permanently or temporarily
store data. This data could include
information on the condition and status of
your vehicle, vehicle maintenance
requirements, events and malfunctions.
The types of data that can be recorded are
described in this section. Some of the data
recorded is stored in event logs or error
logs.

Note: Error logs are reset following a service
or repair.

Note: We may provide information in
response to requests from law enforcement,
other government authorities and third
parties acting with lawful authority or
through a legal process. Such information
could be used by them in legal proceedings.

Data recorded includes, for example:

• Operating states of system
components, for example fuel level,
tire pressure and battery charge level.

• Vehicle and component status, for
example wheel speed, deceleration,
lateral acceleration and seatbelt
status.

• Events or errors in essential systems,
for example headlamps and brakes.

• System responses to driving situations,
for example airbag deployment and
stability control.

• Environmental conditions, for example
temperature.

Some of this data, when used in
combination with other information, for
example an accident report, damage to a
vehicle or eyewitness statements, could
be associated with a specific person.

Services That We Provide

If you use our services, we collect and use
data, for example account information,
vehicle location and driving characteristics,
that could identify you. We transmit this
data through a dedicated, protected
connection. We only collect and use data
to enable your use of our services to which
you have subscribed, with your consent or
where permitted by law. For additional
information, see the terms and conditions
of the services to which you have
subscribed.

For additional information about our
privacy policy, refer to the local Ford
website.

Services That Third Parties
Provide

We recommend that you review the terms
and conditions and data privacy
information for any services equipped with
your vehicle or to which you subscribe. We
take no responsibility for services that third
parties provide.

Where equipped, SiriusXM with 360L could
use the modem. To disable, turn off the
SiriusXM with 360L or Vehicle Connectivity
setting. See Enabling and Disabling the
Modem (page 446).

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Data Privacy

Note: Consistent with your data and

connectivity settings, data may be accessed
by third parties.

SERVICE DATA

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 in Canada), and service
and repair facilities may access or share
among them vehicle diagnostic
information received through a direct
connection to your vehicle when
diagnosing or servicing your vehicle.
Additionally, Ford Motor Company (Ford
of Canada, in Canada) may, where
permitted by law, use vehicle diagnostic
information for vehicle improvement or
with other information we may have about
you, for example, your contact information,
to offer you products or services that may
interest you. Data may be provided to our
service providers such as part suppliers
that may help diagnose malfunctions, and
who are similarly obligated to protect data.
We retain this data only as long as
necessary to perform these functions or to
comply with law. We may provide
information where required in response to
official requests to law enforcement or
other government authorities or third
parties acting with lawful authority or court
order, and such information may be used
in legal proceedings. For U.S. only (if
equipped), if you choose to use connected
apps and services, 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 to provide
services to you, personalizing your
experience, troubleshoot, and to improve
products and services and offer you
products and services that may interest
you, where permitted by law. For Canada
only, for more information, please review
the Ford of Canada privacy policy at
www.ford.ca, including our U.S. data
storage and use of service providers in
other jurisdictions who may be subject to
legal requirements in Canada, the United
States and other countries applicable to
them, for example, lawful requirements to
disclose personal information to
governmental authorities in those
countries.

EVENT DATA

This vehicle is equipped with an event data
recorder. The main purpose of an event
data recorder is to record, in certain crash
or near crash-like situations, such as an
airbag deployment or hitting a road
obstacle; this data will assist in
understanding how a vehicle’s systems
performed. The event data recorder is
designed to record data related to vehicle
dynamics and safety systems for a short
period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.

The event data recorder in this vehicle is
designed to record such data as:

• How various systems in your vehicle
were operating.

• Whether or not the driver and
passenger seatbelts were
buckled/fastened.

• How far (if at all) the driver was
depressing the accelerator and/or the
brake pedal.

• How fast the vehicle was traveling.

• Where the driver was positioning the

steering wheel.

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Data Privacy

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

Note: Event data recorder data is recorded
by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash
situation occurs; no data is recorded by the
event data recorder under normal driving
conditions and no personal data or
information (for example name, gender,
age, and crash location) is recorded.
However, parties, such as law enforcement,
could combine the event data recorder data
with the type of personally identifying data
routinely acquired during a crash
investigation.

To read data recorded by an event data
recorder, special equipment is required,
and access to the vehicle or the event data
recorder is needed. In addition to the
vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such
as law enforcement, that have such special
equipment, can read the information if they
have access to the vehicle or the event
data recorder.

BlueCruise Data (If Equipped)

If BlueCruise is active in certain crash or
near crash-like situations, such as an
airbag deployment or hitting a road
obstacle, the system may record driver
attentiveness, based on the direction of
eyes and duration, and photographs of the
driver seat area.

Note: No data is recorded under normal
driving conditions.

SETTINGS DATA

Your vehicle has electronic control units
that have the ability to store data based
on your personalized settings. The data is
stored locally in the vehicle or on devices
that you connect to it, for example, a USB
drive or mobile device. You can delete
some of this data and also choose whether
to share it through the services to which
you subscribe. See Settings (page 458).

Comfort and Convenience Data

Data recorded includes, for example:

• Seat and steering wheel position.

• Climate control settings.

• Radio presets.

Entertainment Data

Data recorded includes, for example:

• Music, videos or album art.

• Contacts and corresponding address

book entries.

• Navigation destinations.

CONNECTED VEHICLE DATA

The modem has a SIM. The modem was
enabled when your vehicle was built and
periodically sends messages to stay
connected to the cell phone network,
receive automatic software updates and
send vehicle-related information to us, for
example diagnostic information. These
messages could include information that
identifies your vehicle, the SIM and the
electronic serial number of the modem.
Cell phone network service providers could
have access to additional information, for
example cell phone network tower
identification. For additional information
about our privacy policy, visit

www

.FordConnected.com or refer to your

local Ford website.

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Note: The modem may continue to send

this information unless you disable the
modem or stop the modem from sharing
vehicle data by changing the connectivity
settings. See Connected Vehicle (page

446).
Note: The service can be unavailable or

interrupted for a number of reasons, for
example environmental or topographical
conditions and data plan coverage.

Note: To find out if your vehicle has
connectivity technology, visit

www

.FordConnected.com.

MOBILE DEVICE DATA

If you connect a mobile device to your
vehicle, you can display data from your
device on the touchscreen for example,
music and album art. You can grant apps
permission to access your connected
vehicle information with mobile apps on
your device through the system.

The mobile apps function operates by your
connected device sending data to us in the
United States. The data is encrypted and
includes, for example, the vehicle
identification number of your vehicle, the
operating system module serial number,
odometer, enabled apps, usage statistics
and debugging information. We retain it
only as long as necessary to provide the
service, to troubleshoot, for continuous
improvement and to offer you products
and services that may be of interest to you
according to your preferences and where
allowed by law.

If you connect a cell phone to the system,
the system creates a profile that links to
that cell phone. The cell phone profile
enables more mobile features and efficient
operation. The profile contains, for
example data from your phonebook, read
and unread text messages and call history,
including history of calls when your cell
phone was not connected to the system.

If you connect a media device, the system
creates and retains a media device index
of supported media content. The system
also records a short diagnostic log of
approximately 10 minutes of all recent
system activity.

The cell phone profile, media device index
and diagnostic log remain in your vehicle
unless you delete them and are generally
accessible only in your vehicle when you
connect your cell phone or media device.
If you no longer plan to use the system or
your vehicle, we recommend you use the
applicable reset function to erase the
stored information. See Performing a
System Reset (page 473).

System data cannot be accessed without
special equipment and access to your
vehicle's module.

For additional information about our
privacy policy, refer to the local Ford
website.

Note: To find out if your vehicle has
connectivity technology, visit

www

.FordConnected.com.

EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM DATA

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When the emergency call system is active,
it may disclose to emergency services that
your vehicle has been in a crash involving
the deployment of an airbag or activation
of the fuel pump shut-off. Certain versions
or updates to the emergency call system
may also be capable of electronically or

Data Privacy

verbally disclosing to emergency services
operators your vehicle location or other
details about your vehicle or crash to assist
emergency services operators to provide
the most appropriate emergency services.
If you do not want to disclose this
information, do not activate the emergency
call system.

Note: You cannot deactivate emergency
call systems that are required by law.

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Environment

PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT

Sustainability is a priority at Ford. We are
constantly looking for ways to reduce our
impact on the planet while providing
customers with great products and
delivering a strong business. You should
play your part in protecting the
environment. Correct vehicle usage and
the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning
and lubrication materials are significant
steps toward this aim.

For additional information about our
sustainability progress and initiatives, visit

www

.sustainability.ford.com.

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Visual Search

See Unlocking and Locking the Doors Using the Central Locking (page

A

79).
See Exterior Lighting Control (page 106). See Exterior Lighting Control

B

(page 106).
See Switching Cruise Control On and Off (page 255). See Switching

C

Adaptive Cruise Control On and Off (page 259).
See Instrument Cluster Overview (page 125).D
See Using the Instrument Cluster Display Controls (page 131).E
See Identifying the Climate Control Unit (page 137).F
See Opening the Glove Compartment (page 171).G
See Center Display Overview (page 457).H
See Switching the Hazard Flashers On and Off (page 336).I
See Ignition Switch (page 173). See Push Button Ignition Switch (page 174).J

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See Opening the Center Console (page 171).K

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See Sitting in the Correct Position (page 143).L
See Adjusting the Exterior Mirrors (page 121).M

EXTERIOR OVERVIEW

Visual Search

See Unlocking and Locking the Doors Using the Remote Control (page

A

79).
See Refueling Your Vehicle (page 194). See Refueling Your Vehicle (page

B

195).
See Changing a Flat Tire (page 407).C
See Locating the 360 Degree Cameras (page 252).D
See Locating the Rear Parking Aid Sensors (page 246).E
See Connecting a Trailer (page 323).F

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See Opening and Closing the Hood (page 353).G
See Locating the Pre-Collision Assist Sensors (page 309).H
See Folding the Exterior Mirrors (page 121).I
See Using the High Beam Headlamps (page 106). See Using the High Beam

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Headlamps (page 107).

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Child Safety

CHILD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: Always make sure your

child is secured properly in a device that
is appropriate for their height, age and
weight. Child safety restraints must be
bought separately from your vehicle.
Failure to follow these instructions and
guidelines may result in an increased risk
of serious injury or death to your child.

WARNING: All children are shaped
differently. The National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration and other safety
organizations, base their
recommendations for child restraints on
probable child height, age and weight
thresholds, or on the minimum
requirements of the law. We recommend
that you check with a NHTSA Certified
Child Passenger Safety Technician
(CPST) to make sure that you properly
install the child restraint in your vehicle
and that you consult your pediatrician to
make sure you have a child restraint
appropriate for your child. To locate a
child restraint fitting station and CPST,
contact NHTSA toll free at
1-888-327-4236 or go to
www.nhtsa.dot.gov. In Canada, contact
Transport Canada toll free at
1-800-333-0371 or go to www.tc.gc.ca
to find a Child Car Seat Clinic in your
area. Failure to properly restrain children
in child restraints made especially for
their height, age and weight, may result
in an increased risk of serious injury or
death to your child.

WARNING: On hot days, the
temperature inside the vehicle can rise
very quickly. Exposure of people or
animals to these high temperatures for
even a short time can cause death or
serious heat related injuries, including
brain damage. Small children are
particularly at risk.

WARNING: Do not place a
rearward facing child restraint in front of
an active airbag. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death.

WARNING: Properly secure
children 12 years old and under in a rear
seating position whenever possible. If
you are unable to properly secure all
children in a rear seating position,
properly secure the largest child on the
front seat. If you must use a forward
facing child restraint on the front seat,
move the seat as far back as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions could
result in personal injury or death.

WARNING: Always carefully follow
the instructions and warnings provided
by the manufacturer of any child
restraint to determine if the restraint
device is appropriate for your child's size,
height, weight, or age. Follow the child
restraint manufacturer's instructions and
warnings provided for installation and
use in conjunction with the instructions
and warnings provided by your vehicle
manufacturer. A safety seat that is
improperly installed or utilized, is
inappropriate for your child's height, age,
or weight or does not properly fit the
child may increase the risk of serious
injury or death.

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WARNING: Do not allow a

passenger to hold a child on their lap
when your vehicle is moving. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in
personal injury or death in the event of a
sudden stop or crash.

• Keep the buckle release button
pointing up and away from the child
restraint, with the tongue between the
child restraint and the release button,
to prevent accidental unbuckling.

• Put the seatbelt in the automatic
locking mode.

WARNING: Do not use pillows,
books or towels to boost your child's
height. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury or death.

WARNING: Properly secure child
restraints or booster seats when they are
not in use. They could become projectiles
in a sudden stop or crash. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in
personal injury or death.

WARNING: Do not put the shoulder
section of the seatbelt or allow the child
to put the shoulder section of the
seatbelt under their arm or behind their
back. Failure to follow this instruction
could reduce the effectiveness of the
seatbelt and increase the risk of injury or
death in a crash.

WARNING: Do not leave children
or pets unattended in your vehicle.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury or death.

When installing a child restraint with
seatbelts:

• Place the vehicle seat in the upright
position before you install the child
restraint.

• Use the correct seatbelt buckle for that
seating position.

• Insert the belt tongue into the buckle.
Make sure the tongue is securely
fastened in the buckle.

CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHOR POINTS

WHAT ARE THE CHILD RESTRAINT
ANCHOR POINTS

Anchor points allow you to quickly and
safely install a child restraint.

LOCATING THE CHILD RESTRAINT
LOWER ANCHOR POINTS

Second Row Bucket Seats and Third Row
Seats

Second Row Bench Seats and Third Row
Seats

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LOCATING THE CHILD RESTRAINT
TOP TETHER ANCHOR POINTS

Second-Row Bucket Seats and Third-Row
Seats

Second-Row Bench Seats and Third-Row
Seats

CHILD RESTRAINTS

CHILD RESTRAINT POSITION
INFORMATION

Install the child restraint tightly against the
vehicle seat. It may be necessary to lift or
remove the head restraint.

Rear Facing Child Restraints

Combined Weight of Child

and Child Restraint

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Seatbelt Only

XXUp to 65 lb (29 kg)

XOver 65 lb (29 kg)

Forward Facing Child Restraints

Combined Weight of

Child and Child

Restraint

LATCH (Lower

Anchors and Top

Tether Anchor)

Child Safety

Seatbelt and Top

Tether Anchor

Seatbelt and LATCH
(Lower Anchors and

Top Tether Anchor)

XXXUp to 65 lb (29 kg)

XXOver 65 lb (29 kg)

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CHILD RESTRAINTS RECOMMENDATION

Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less (generally

age four or younger).

Children who have outgrown or no longer properly

fit in a child restraint (generally children who are
less than 57 in (1.45 m) tall, are greater than age

four and less than age 12, and between 40 lb (18 kg)

and 80 lb (36 kg) and upward to 100 lb (45 kg) if

recommended by your child restraint manufacturer).

Children who have outgrown or no longer properly

fit in a belt-positioning booster seat (generally chil-

dren who are at least 57 in (1.45 m) tall or greater

than 80 lb (36 kg) or 100 lb (45 kg) if recommended

by child restraint manufacturer).

Recommended Restraint TypeChild Size, Height, Weight, or Age

Use a child restraint (sometimes

called an infant carrier, convertible

seat, or toddler seat).

Use a belt-positioning booster

seat.

Use a vehicle seatbelt having the
lap belt snug and low across the

hips, shoulder belt centered across

the shoulder and chest, and seat

backrest upright.

You are required by law to properly use
child restraints for infants and toddlers in
the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Many states and provinces require that
small children use approved booster seats
until they reach age eight, a height of 57 in
(1.45 m) tall, or 80 lb (36 kg). Check your
local and state or provincial laws for
specific requirements about the safety of
children in your vehicle.

When possible, properly restrain children
12 years of age and under in a rear seating
position of your vehicle. Accident statistics
suggest that children are safer when
properly restrained in the rear seating
positions than in a front seating position.

When installing a rear facing child restraint,
adjust the vehicle seats to avoid
interference between the child restraint
and the vehicle seat in front of the child
restraint.

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INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS

USING SEATBELTS

WARNING: Depending on where

you secure a child restraint, and
depending on the child restraint design,
you may block access to certain seatbelt
buckle assemblies and LATCH lower
anchors, rendering those features
potentially unusable. To avoid risk of
injury, make sure occupants only use
seating positions where they are able to
be properly restrained.

Note: Although the child restraint
illustrated is a forward facing child restraint,
the steps are the same for installing a rear
facing child restraint.

Perform the following steps when
installing a child restraint with seatbelts.

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1. Position the child restraint in a seat
with a seatbelt.

2. Pull down on the shoulder belt and
then grasp the shoulder belt and lap
belt together.

4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper
buckle for that seating position until
the latch engages. Make sure the
tongue is latched securely by pulling
on it.

3. While holding the shoulder and lap belt
portions together, route the tongue
through the child restraint according
to the child restraint manufacturer's
instructions. Make sure you did not
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5. To put the retractor in the automatic
locking mode, grasp the shoulder
portion of the belt and pull downward
until you pull all of the seatbelt out.

Note: The automatic locking mode is
available on the front passenger and rear
seats. This vehicle does not require the use
of a locking clip.

6. Allow the belt to retract to remove
slack. The seatbelt clicks as it retracts
to indicate it is in the automatic locking
mode.

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7. Pull the seatbelt out of the retractor to
make sure the retractor is in the
automatic locking mode. You should
not be able to pull more belt out. If the
retractor is not locked, unbuckle the
belt and repeat Steps 5 and 6.

8. Remove remaining slack from the belt.
Force the seat down with extra weight,
for example, by pressing down or
kneeling on the child restraint while
pulling up on the shoulder belt in order
to force slack from the belt. This is
necessary to remove the remaining
slack that exists once you add the extra
weight of the child to the child restraint.
It also helps to achieve the proper
snugness of the child restraint to your
vehicle. Sometimes, a slight lean
toward the buckle helps to remove
remaining slack from the belt.

9. If the child restraint has a tether strap,
attach it.

10. Before placing the child in the seat,
forcibly move the seat forward and
back to make sure the seat is securely
held in place.

To check this, grab the seat at the belt path
and attempt to move it side to side and
forward and back. There should be no
more than 1 in (2.5 cm) of movement.

We recommend checking with a NHTSA
Certified Child Passenger Safety
Technician to make certain the child
restraint is properly installed. In Canada,
check with Transport Canada for referral
to a Child Car Seat Clinic.

USING LOWER ANCHORS AND
TETHERS FOR CHILDREN

WARNING: Do not attach two child

safety restraints to the same anchor. In
a crash, one anchor may not be strong
enough to hold two child safety restraint
attachments and may break, causing
serious injury or death.

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Child Safety

WARNING: Depending on where

you secure a child restraint, and
depending on the child restraint design,
you may block access to certain seatbelt
buckle assemblies and LATCH lower
anchors, rendering those features
potentially unusable. To avoid risk of
injury, make sure occupants only use
seating positions where they are able to
be properly restrained.

The Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH) system has three vehicle
anchor points:

• Two lower anchors where the vehicle
seat backrest and seat cushion meet,
called the seat bight.

• One top tether anchor behind that
seating position.

LATCH compatible child restraints have
two rigid or webbing mounted
attachments. These attachments connect
to the two lower anchors at the LATCH
equipped seating positions in your vehicle.
This type of attachment method
eliminates the need to use seatbelts to
attach the child restraint.

However, you can still use the seatbelt to
attach the child restraint if the lower
anchors are not used. For forward-facing
child restraints, you must also attach the
top tether strap to the proper top tether
anchor if a top tether strap has been
provided with your child restraint.

Follow the instructions later in this chapter
on attaching child restraints with tether
straps.

INSTALLING A CHILD RESTRAINT
IN A CENTER SEAT

WARNING: The standardized

spacing for LATCH lower anchors is 11 in
(280 mm) center to center. Do not use
LATCH lower anchors for the center
seating position unless the child restraint
manufacturer's instructions permit and
specify using anchors spaced at least as
far apart as those in this vehicle.

The lower anchors at the center of the
second row bench seat are spaced 20 in
(52 cm) apart. The standardized spacing
for LATCH lower anchors is 11 in (28 cm)
center to center.

You cannot install a child restraint with
rigid LATCH attachments at the center
seating position. You can only use LATCH
compatible child restraints with
attachments on belt webbing at this
seating position provided that the child
restraint manufacturer's instructions
permit use with the anchor spacing stated.

Do not attach a child restraint to any lower
anchor if another child restraint is attached
to that anchor.

Each time you use the child restraint, check
that the seat is properly attached to the
lower anchors and tether anchor, if
applicable. Tug the child restraint from side
to side and forward and back where it is
secured to the vehicle. The seat should
move less than 1 in (2.5 cm).

If you did not properly anchor the child
restraint, the risk of a child being injured in
a crash greatly increases.

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COMBINING THE SEATBELT AND
LOWER ANCHORS FOR
ATTACHING CHILD RESTRAINTS

When used in combination, you may attach
either the seatbelt or the LATCH lower
anchors first, provided a proper installation
is achieved. Attach the tether strap
afterward, if it is included with the child
restraint.

USING TETHER STRAPS

Many forward-facing child restraints
include a tether strap which extends from
the back of the child restraint and hooks
to an anchoring point called the top tether
anchor. Tether straps are available as an
accessory for many older child restraints.

Contact the manufacturer of your child
restraint for information about ordering a
tether strap, or to obtain a longer tether
strap if the tether strap on your child
restraint does not reach the appropriate
top tether anchor in the vehicle.

Attach the tether strap only to the
appropriate tether anchor. The tether strap
may not work properly if attached
somewhere other than the correct tether
anchor.

If you install a child restraint with rigid
LATCH attachments, do not tighten the
tether strap enough to lift the child
restraint off the vehicle seat cushion when
the child is seated in it. Keep the tether
strap just snug without lifting the front of
the child restraint. Keeping the child
restraint just touching the vehicle seat
gives the best protection in a severe crash.

Once you have installed the child restraint
using either the seatbelt, the lower anchors
of the LATCH system, or both, you can
attach the top tether strap.

Perform the following steps to install a
child restraint with tether anchors:

For second row outermost seating
positions, route the child restraint tether
strap over the seat backrest, under the
head restraint and between the head
restraint posts. If needed, remove the head
restraint to improve the fit of the child
restraint or tether strap.

For the second row center seating position,
route the child restraint tether strap over
the top of the head restraint. If needed,
remove the head restraint to improve the
fit of the child restraint or tether strap. See
Head Restraint Components (page 151).

For third row seating positions, route the
child restraint tether strap over the seat
backrest, under the head restraint and
between the head restraint posts. If
needed, fold the head restraint down to
improve the fit of the child restraint or
tether strap. See Head Restraint
Components (page 151).

1. Route the tether strap.

2. Locate the correct anchor for the
selected seating position.

3. Clip the tether strap to the anchor as
shown. The tether hook may be
twisted ½ turn to improve installation.
If you clip the tether strap incorrectly,
the child restraint may not be retained
properly in the event of a crash.

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4. Tighten the child restraint tether strap
according to the manufacturer's
instructions.

If the child restraint is not anchored
properly, the risk of injury to a child greatly
increases in a crash.

If your child restraint system has a tether
strap, and the child restraint manufacturer
recommends its use, we also recommend
its use.

Note: The cargo tie downs at the rear edge
of the floor are not tether anchors.

BOOSTER SEATS

Use a belt-positioning booster seat for
children who have outgrown or no longer
properly fit in a child restraint and meet
the following criteria.

• Generally children who are less than
57 in (1.45 m) tall.

• Are greater than age four (4) and less
than age twelve (12).

• Are between 40 lb (18 kg) and 80 lb
(36 kg) and upward to 100 lb (45 kg).

Many state and provincial laws require that
children use approved booster seats until
they reach age eight, a height of 57 in
(1.45 m) tall, or 80 lb (36 kg).

Booster seats should be used until you can
answer yes to all of these questions when
seated without a booster seat:

• Can the child sit all the way back
against their vehicle seat backrest with
knees bent comfortably at the edge of
the seat cushion?

• Can the child sit without slouching?

• Does the lap belt rest low across the

hips?

• Is the shoulder belt centered on the
shoulder and chest?

• Can the child stay seated like this for
the whole trip?

Always use booster seats in conjunction
with your vehicle lap and shoulder belt.

Types of Booster Seats

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• Backless booster seats

If your backless booster seat has a
removable shield, remove the shield.

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If a vehicle seating position has a low seat
backrest or no head restraint, a backless
booster seat may place your child's head,
as measured at the tops of the ears, above
the top of the seat. In this case, move the
backless booster to another seating
position with a higher seat backrest or
head restraint and lap and shoulder belts,
or consider using a high-back booster seat.

• High-back booster seats
If, with a backless booster seat, you cannot

find a seating position that adequately
supports your child's head, a high-back
booster seat would be a better choice.

Children and booster seats vary in size and
shape. Choose a booster that keeps the
lap belt low and snug across the hips,
never up across the stomach, and lets you
adjust the shoulder belt to cross the chest
and rest snugly near the center of the
shoulder.

The following drawings compare the ideal
fit to a shoulder belt uncomfortably close
to the neck and a shoulder belt that could
slip off the shoulder. The drawings also
show how the lap belt should be low and
snug across the child's hips.

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If the booster seat slides on the vehicle
seat upon which it is being used, placing a
rubberized mesh sold as shelf or carpet
liner under the booster seat may improve
this condition. Do not use any item thicker
than this under the booster seat. Check
with the booster seat manufacturer's
instructions.

CHILD SAFETY LOCKS

WARNING: You cannot open the

rear doors from inside if you have put the
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A child safety lock is on the rear edge of
each rear door. You must set the child
safety lock separately on each door.

Left-Hand Side

Turn the key clockwise to switch the child
lock on and counter clockwise to switch it
off.

Right-Hand Side

Turn the key counter clockwise to switch
the child lock on and clockwise to switch
it off.

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Note: To make sure the child safety lock is

on, pull the inside door handle twice to verify
the door does not open.

Note: To open the rear doors from inside
the vehicle when the child lock is engaged,
roll down the rear window and use the
outside door handle. Or have someone
outside the vehicle open the door.

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SEATBELT PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: Always drive and ride

with your seatback upright and the lap
belt snug and low across the hips.

WARNING: Children must always

be properly restrained.

WARNING: Do not allow a
passenger to hold a child on their lap
when your vehicle is moving. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in
personal injury or death in the event of a
sudden stop or crash.

WARNING: All occupants of your
vehicle, including the driver, should
always properly wear their seatbelts,
even when an airbag supplemental
restraint system is provided. Failure to
properly wear your seatbelt could
seriously increase the risk of injury or
death.

WARNING: It is extremely
dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside
or outside of a vehicle. In a crash, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed. Do not allow
people to ride in any area of your vehicle
that is not equipped with seats and
seatbelts. Make sure everyone in your
vehicle is in a seat and properly using a
seatbelt. Failure to follow this warning
could result in serious personal injury or
death.

WARNING: In a rollover crash, an
unbelted person is significantly more
likely to die than a person wearing a
seatbelt.

WARNING: Each seating position
in your vehicle has a specific seatbelt
assembly made up of one buckle and
one tongue designed to be used as a pair.
Use the shoulder belt on the outside
shoulder only. Never wear the shoulder
belt under the arm. Never use a single
seatbelt for more than one person.

WARNING: Even with advanced
restraints systems, properly restrain
children 12 and under in a rear seating
position. Failure to follow this could
seriously increase the risk of injury or
death.

WARNING: Seatbelts and seats
may be hot in a vehicle that is in the
sunshine. The hot seatbelts or seats may
burn a small child. Check seat covers and
buckles before you place a child
anywhere near them.

WARNING: If your vehicle is
involved in a crash, have the seatbelts
and associated components inspected
as soon as possible. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death.

All seating positions in this vehicle have
seatbelts. All occupants of the vehicle
should properly wear their seatbelts, even
when an airbag supplemental restraint
system is provided.

The seatbelt system consists of:

• Lap and shoulder seatbelts.

• A shoulder seatbelt with automatic

locking mode, except driver seatbelt.

• Height adjusters at the front outermost
seating positions.

• Seatbelt pretensioners at the front
outermost and second row outermost
seating positions.

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A seatbelt warning light and
tone.

Crash sensors and monitoring
system with a readiness
indicator.

The seatbelt pretensioners are designed
to tighten the seatbelts when activated. In
frontal and near-frontal crashes, the
seatbelt pretensioners may be activated
alone or, if the crash is of sufficient severity,
together with the front airbags. In side
crashes and rollovers, the pretensioners
will be activated when the Safety Canopy
is activated.

FASTENING AND UNFASTENING THE SEATBELTS

All seatbelts in your vehicle are a
three-point combination lap and shoulder
seatbelt.

Seatbelt tongue.A
Seatbelt buckle.B

1. Pull the seatbelt out steadily.

Note: It may lock if you pull it sharply or if
the vehicle is on a slope.

2. Insert the tongue into the buckle.

3. Pull the seatbelt tight to remove any
slack.

Unfastening the Seatbelts

1. Press the red button on the buckle to
release the seatbelt.

2. Hold the seatbelt tongue and let it
retract completely and smoothly to its
stowed position.

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SENSITIVE LOCKING MODE

WHAT IS SENSITIVE LOCKING
MODE

Sensitive locking mode is a seatbelt
retractor feature that allows shoulder belt
length adjustment according to your
movements and locking in response to
vehicle movement.

HOW DOES SENSITIVE LOCKING
MODE WORK

If the driver suddenly brakes, turns a corner
sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact
of about 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, the
seatbelts lock to help reduce forward
movement of the driver and passengers.

In addition, the seatbelt retractor locks if
you pull the seatbelt webbing out too
quickly. If the retractor locks, slowly lower
the height adjuster to allow the seatbelt
to retract.

If the retractor does not unlock, pull the
seatbelt out slowly then feed a small
length of webbing back toward the stowed
position.

For rear seatbelts, recline the rear seat
backrest or push the seat backrest cushion
away from the seatbelt. Feed a small
length of webbing back toward the stowed
position.

AUTOMATIC LOCKING MODE

WHEN TO USE AUTOMATIC
LOCKING MODE

Use this mode any time you install a child
restraint in the front passenger seating
position or any rear seating position.
Properly restrain children 12 years old and
under in a rear seat whenever possible.

Note: Automatic locking mode is not
available on the driver seatbelt.

ENGAGING AUTOMATIC LOCKING
MODE

1. Fasten the combination lap and
shoulder belt.

2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull
downward until you pull the entire belt
out.

3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt
retracts, you will hear a clicking sound.
This indicates the seatbelt is now in the
automatic locking mode.

WHAT IS AUTOMATIC LOCKING
MODE

This feature keeps the seatbelts
pre-locked. The belt still retracts to remove
any slack in the shoulder belt.

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DISENGAGING AUTOMATIC
LOCKING MODE

Unbuckle the combination lap and
shoulder belt and allow it to retract
completely to disengage the automatic
locking mode and activate the vehicle
sensitive locking mode.

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ADJUSTING THE SEATBELTS DURING PREGNANCY

WARNING: Always ride and drive

with your seatback upright and properly
fasten your seatbelt. Fit the lap portion
of the seatbelt snugly and low across
the hips. Position the shoulder portion of
the seatbelt across your chest. Pregnant
women must follow this practice. See
the following figure.

1. Press the button and slide the height
adjuster up or down.

2. Release the button and pull down on
the height adjuster to make sure it is
locked in place.

SEATBELT REMINDER

HOW DOES THE SEATBELT
REMINDER WORK

Pregnant women should always wear their
seatbelt. Position the lap belt portion of a
combination lap and shoulder belt low
across the hips below the belly and worn
as tight as comfort allows. Position the
shoulder belt to cross the middle of the
shoulder and the center of the chest.

ADJUSTING THE SEATBELT HEIGHT

WARNING: Position the seatbelt

height adjuster so that the seatbelt rests
across the middle of your shoulder.
Failure to adjust the seatbelt correctly
could reduce its effectiveness and
increase the risk of injury in a crash.

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WARNING: The system will only
provide protection when you use the
seatbelt correctly.

This system monitors all seating positions
and provides audio and graphic feedback.

SEATBELT REMINDER
INDICATORS

This lamp illuminates if you do
not fasten your seatbelt when

you switch the ignition on. The
lamp switches off when you fasten your
seatbelt or about one minute has elapsed.

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When the initial warning expires for the
driver, more warnings are provided for the
driver and front passenger. This lamp
illuminates if you or your front passenger
do not fasten the seatbelt buckle and the
vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h).

Note: To avoid inadvertent warnings, do
not place large objects on the front
passenger seat.

This lamp illuminates when you
switch the ignition on, identifying

the number of seating positions
with fastened buckles. It illuminates again
when a seating position changes from
unfastened to fastened.

This warning displays if an occupant
unfastens the rear seatbelt buckle or it
becomes unfastened.

Note: If a rear seat is unoccupied, or an
occupant never fastens the seatbelt buckle
to begin with, the warning does not display.

Note: Front seating positions appear in this
warning display. Warnings for unfastened
front seatbelt buckles appear in the initial
warning lamp.

Checking Seatbelt Status

To view the seatbelt status, use the
instrument cluster display controls on the
steering wheel.

Seatbelt fastened.A
Seatbelt not fastened.B
Seatbelt recently unfastened.C
Fault.D

SEATBELT REMINDER AUDIBLE
WARNINGS

A warning tone sounds if you do not fasten
your seatbelt when you switch the ignition
on. The tone switches off when you fasten
your seatbelt or about one minute elapses.

When the initial warning expires for the
driver, more warnings are provided for the
driver and front passenger. This warning
tone sounds if you or your front passenger
do not fasten the seatbelt buckle and the
vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h).

This tone also sounds if an occupant
unfastens the rear seatbelt buckle or it
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SWITCHING THE SEATBELT
REMINDER ON AND OFF

WARNING: While the system

allows you to deactivate it, this system
is designed to improve your chances of
being safely belted and surviving an
accident. We recommend you leave the
system activated for yourself and others
who may use the vehicle.

Note: The driver and front passenger
warnings switch off independently. When
you perform this procedure for one seating
position, do not buckle the other position as
this cancels the process.

Read Steps 1-4 before proceeding with the
programming procedure.

Make sure that:

• You set the parking brake.

• The transmission is in park (P).

• The ignition is off.

• You close all vehicle doors.

• You unfasten the driver and front

passenger seatbelts.

1. Switch the ignition on. Do not start the
engine.

2. Immediately start the deactivation or
reactivation procedure in Step 3. Once
you start Step 3, you must complete
the procedure within 30 seconds.

3. For the seating position you are
switching off or on, fasten then
unfasten the seatbelt four times at a
moderate speed, ending in the
unfastened state. The seatbelt warning
light flashes for confirmation.

This switches the feature off for that
seating position if it is currently on.

This switches the feature on for that
seating position if it is currently off.

CHECKING THE SEATBELTS

Check the seatbelts and child restraints
periodically to make sure they work
properly and are not damaged. Make sure
there are no nicks, tears or cuts. Replace if
necessary.

Check the following seatbelt assemblies
after a crash.

• Retractors.

• Buckles.

• Front seatbelt buckle assemblies.

• Shoulder belt height adjusters.

• Shoulder belt guide on seat backrest.

• Child restraint LATCH and tether

anchors.

• Attaching hardware.
Read the child restraint manufacturer's

instructions for additional inspection and
maintenance information specific to the
child restraint.

We recommend that all seatbelt
assemblies in use in vehicles involved in a
crash be replaced. However, if the crash
was minor and an authorized dealer finds
that the belts do not show damage and
continue to operate properly, they do not
need to be replaced. Seatbelt assemblies
not in use during a crash should also be
checked and replaced if either damage or
improper operation is noted.

Properly care for seatbelts. See Cleaning

Seatbelts (page 381).

SEATBELT EXTENSIONS

WARNING: Persons who fit into

the vehicle's seatbelt should not use an
extension. Unnecessary use could result
in serious personal injury in the event of
a crash.

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WARNING: Only use extensions

provided free of charge by our dealers.
The dealer will provide an extension
designed specifically for this vehicle,
model year and seating position. The use
of an extension intended for another
vehicle, model year or seating position
may not offer you the full protection of
your vehicle's seatbelt restraint system.

WARNING: Never use seatbelt

extensions to install child restraints.

WARNING: Do not use extensions
to change the way the seatbelt fits
across the torso, over the lap or to make
the seatbelt buckle easier to reach.

If, because of body size or driving position,
it is not possible to properly fasten the
seatbelt over your lap and shoulder, an
extension that is compatible with the
seatbelts is available free of charge from
our dealers. Only use our seatbelt
extensions made by the original equipment
seatbelt manufacturer with our seatbelts.
Ask your authorized dealer if your extension
is compatible with your vehicle restraint
system.

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WHAT IS THE PERSONAL SAFETY SYSTEM

An advanced safety system that protects
occupants in frontal crashes.

HOW DOES THE PERSONAL SAFETY SYSTEM WORK

This system provides an improved level of
frontal crash protection to front seat
occupants and is designed to reduce the
risk of airbag-related injuries. The system
analyzes occupant conditions and crash
severity before activating the appropriate
safety devices. During a crash, the
restraints control module may deploy the
seatbelt pretensioners, and one or both
stages of the dual-stage airbags based on
crash severity and occupant conditions.

PERSONAL SAFETY SYSTEM COMPONENTS

• Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag
supplemental restraints.

• Front seat outermost seatbelts with
pretensioners, energy management
retractors and seatbelt usage sensors.

• Driver seat position sensor.

• Front passenger sensing system.

• Passenger airbag off and on indicators.

• Front crash severity sensors.

• Restraints control module with impact

and safing sensors.

• Restraint system warning light and
tone.

• The electrical wiring for the airbags,
crash sensors, seatbelt pretensioners,
front seatbelt usage sensors, driver
seat position sensor, front passenger
sensing system and indicator lights.

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HOW DO THE FRONT AIRBAGS WORK

The driver and front passenger airbags
deploy during significant frontal and near
frontal crashes.

The driver and passenger front airbag
system consists of:

• Driver and passenger airbag modules.

• Front passenger sensing system.

• Crash sensors and monitoring system

with readiness indicator. See Crash
Sensors and Airbag Indicator (page

61).

The airbags are a supplemental restraint
system and are designed to work with the
seatbelts to help protect the driver and
right front passenger from certain upper
body injuries. Airbags do not inflate slowly;
there is a risk of injury from a deploying
airbag.

Note: You will hear a loud bang and see a
cloud of harmless powdery residue if an
airbag deploys. This is normal.

The airbags inflate and deflate rapidly
upon activation. After airbag deployment,
it is normal to notice a smoke-like, powdery
residue or smell the burnt propellant. This
may consist of cornstarch, talcum powder
(to lubricate the bag) or sodium

compounds (for example, baking soda)
that result from the combustion process
that inflates the airbag. Small amounts of
sodium hydroxide may be present which
may irritate the skin and eyes, but none of
the residue is toxic.

Contact with a deploying airbag may cause
abrasions or swelling. Temporary hearing
loss is also a possibility as a result of the
noise associated with a deploying airbag.

Because airbags must inflate rapidly and
with considerable force, there is the risk of
death or serious injuries such as fractures,
facial and eye injuries or internal injuries,
particularly to occupants who are not
properly restrained or are otherwise out of
position at the time of airbag deployment.
Thus, it is extremely important that
occupants be properly restrained as far
away from the airbag module as possible.

Routine maintenance of the airbags is not
required.

HOW DO THE SIDE AIRBAGS WORK

WARNING: Do not place objects

or mount equipment on or near the
airbag cover, on the side of the front or
rear seatbacks, or in areas that may
come into contact with a deploying
airbag. Failure to follow these
instructions may increase the risk of
personal injury in the event of a crash.

WARNING: Accessory seat covers
not released by Ford Motor Company
could prevent the deployment of the
airbags and increase the risk of injuries
in a crash.

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WARNING: Do not lean your head

on the door. The side airbag could injure
you as it deploys from the side of the
seatback.

The side airbags are on the outermost side
of the seat backrests of the front seats. In
certain sideways crashes or rollovers, the
airbags will be inflated. The airbag was
designed to inflate between the door panel
and occupant to further enhance the
protection provided to occupants in side
impact crashes.

The system consists of the following:

• A label or embossed side panel
indicating that side airbags are fitted
to your vehicle.

• Side airbags inside the driver and front
passenger seat backrests.

• Crash sensors and monitoring system
with readiness indicator. See Crash
Sensors and Airbag Indicator (page

61).

HOW DO THE KNEE AIRBAGS WORK

WARNING: To reduce risk of injury,

do not obstruct or place objects in the
deployment path of the airbag.

WARNING: Close the glove box
door when your vehicle is moving. Failure
to follow this instruction could reduce
the effectiveness of the passenger knee
airbag and increase the risk of injury in a
crash.

A driver knee airbag is under or within the
instrument panel. A passenger knee airbag
is within or under the glove compartment.

During a crash, the restraints control
module may activate the driver and
passenger knee airbags based on crash
severity and occupant conditions. Under
certain crash and occupant conditions, the
driver and passenger knee airbag may
deploy but the driver front airbag may not
activate.

As with front and side airbags, it is
important to be properly seated and
restrained to reduce the risk of death or
serious injury.

Make sure the knee airbag is
operating properly. See Crash

Sensors and Airbag Indicator

(page 61).

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HOW DOES THE SAFETY CANOPY™ WORK

WARNING: Do not place objects

or mount equipment on or near the
headliner at the siderail that may come
into contact with a deploying curtain
airbag. Failure to follow these
instructions may increase the risk of
personal injury in the event of a crash.

WARNING: Do not lean your head
on the door. The curtain airbag could
injure you as it deploys from the
headliner.

WARNING: To reduce risk of injury,
do not obstruct or place objects in the
deployment path of the airbag.

The Safety Canopy deploys during
significant side crashes or when a certain
likelihood of a rollover event is detected
by the rollover sensor. The Safety Canopy
is mounted to the roof side-rail sheet
metal, behind the headliner, above each
row of seats. In certain sideways crashes
or rollover events, the Safety Canopy will
be activated, regardless of which seats are
occupied. The Safety Canopy inflates
between the side window area and
occupants to further enhance protection
provided in side impact crashes and
rollover events.

The system consists of the following:

• Safety Canopy curtain airbags above
the trim panels over the front and rear
side windows identified by a label or
wording on the headliner or roof-pillar
trim.

• A flexible headliner which opens above
the side doors to allow air curtain
deployment

· Crash sensors and monitoring
system with a readiness
indicator. See Crash Sensors

and Airbag Indicator (page 61).

Properly restrain children 12 years old and
under in the rear seats. The Safety Canopy
will not interfere with children restrained
using a properly installed child or booster
seat because it is designed to inflate
downward from the headliner above the
doors along the side window opening.

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AIRBAG PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: Airbags do not inflate

slowly or gently, and the risk of injury
from a deploying airbag is the greatest
close to the trim covering the airbag
module.

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WARNING: All occupants of your

vehicle, including the driver, should
always properly wear their seatbelts,
even when an airbag supplemental
restraint system is provided. Failure to
properly wear your seatbelt could
seriously increase the risk of injury or
death.

WARNING: Properly secure
children 12 years old and under in a rear
seating position whenever possible. If
you are unable to properly secure all
children in a rear seating position,
properly secure the largest child on the
front seat. If you must use a forward
facing child restraint on the front seat,
move the seat as far back as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions could
result in personal injury or death.

WARNING: Do not place your arms
on the airbag cover or through the
steering wheel. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury.

WARNING: Keep the areas in front
of the airbags free from obstruction. Do
not affix anything to or over the airbag
covers. Objects could become projectiles
during airbag deployment. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in
personal injury or death.

WARNING: To reduce risk of injury,
do not obstruct or place objects in the
deployment path of the airbag.

WARNING: Do not place a
rearward facing child restraint in front of
an active airbag. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death.

WARNING: Do not attempt to
service, repair, or modify the
supplementary restraint system or
associated components. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in
personal injury or death.

WARNING: Several airbag system
components get hot after inflation. To
reduce the risk of injury, do not touch
them after inflation.

WARNING: If a supplementary
restraint system component has
deployed, it will not function again. Have
the system and associated components
inspected as soon as possible. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in
personal injury or death.

PROPERLY ADJUSTING THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SEATS

WARNING: National Highway

Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
recommends a minimum distance of at
least 10 in (25 cm) between an
occupant's chest and the driver airbag
module.

To properly position yourself away from
the airbag:

• Move your seat to the rear as far as you
can while still reaching the pedals
comfortably.

• Recline the seat slightly one or two
degrees from the upright position.

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After all occupants have adjusted their
seats and put on seatbelts, it is very
important that they continue to sit
properly. Properly seated occupants sit
upright, lean against the seat backrest, and
center themselves on the seat cushion,
with their feet comfortably extended on
the floor. Sitting improperly can increase
the chance of injury in a crash event. For
example, if an occupant slouches, lies
down, turns sideways, sits forward, leans
forward or sideways, or puts one or both
feet up, the chance of injury during a crash
greatly increases.

CHILDREN AND AIRBAGS

WARNING: Do not place a

rearward facing child restraint in front of
an active airbag. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death.

If two adults and a child occupy a vehicle
without rear seats, properly restrain the
child in the center front seat unless doing
so would interfere with driving your vehicle.
This provides lap and shoulder belt
protection for all occupants, and airbag
protection for the adults. A child or infant
properly restrained in the center front seat
should have a reduced risk to serious injury
from the airbags.

FRONT PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM

WHAT IS THE FRONT PASSENGER
SENSING SYSTEM

This system detects a properly seated
occupant and determines if the front
passenger airbag should be enabled.

HOW DOES THE FRONT
PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM
WORK

The system uses a passenger airbag status
indicator which illuminates indicating that
the front passenger frontal airbag is either
enabled or disabled.

Note: When you first switch the ignition on,
the passenger airbag status indicator off
and on lamps illuminate for a short period
to confirm they are functional.

Children must always be properly
restrained. Accident statistics suggest that
children are safer when properly restrained
in the rear seating positions than in the
front seating position. Failure to follow
these instructions may increase the risk of
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The front passenger sensing system is
designed to disable the front passenger
frontal airbag under these conditions:

• The front passenger seat is
unoccupied.

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

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

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

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

• When the front passenger sensing
system disables the front passenger
frontal airbag, the passenger airbag
status indicator illuminates the off
lamp.

• If you have installed the child restraint
and the passenger airbag status
indicator illuminates the on lamp,
switch your vehicle off, remove the
child restraint from your vehicle and
reinstall the restraint following the
child restraint manufacturer's
instructions.

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

• When the front passenger sensing
system enables the front passenger
frontal airbag, the passenger airbag
status indicator illuminates the on
lamp.

If a person of adult size is sitting in the front
passenger seat, but the passenger airbag
status indicator off lamp is illuminated, it
is possible that the person is not sitting
properly in the seat. If this happens:

• Switch your vehicle off and ask the
person to place the seat backrest in an
upright position.

• Have the person sit upright in the seat,
centered on the seat cushion, with the
person's legs comfortably extended.

• Restart your vehicle and have the
person remain in this position for about
two minutes. This allows the system
to detect that person and enable the
passenger frontal airbag.

• If the indicator off lamp remains
illuminated even after this, you should
advise the person to ride in the rear
seat.

After all occupants have adjusted their
seats and put on seatbelts, it is very
important that they continue to sit upright,
leaning against the seat backrest, and
centered on the seat cushion, with their
feet comfortably extended on the floor.

Sitting improperly can increase the chance
of injury in a crash event. For example, if
an occupant slouches, lies down, turns
sideways, sits forward, leans forward or
sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the
chance of injury during a crash greatly
increases.

If you think that the state of the passenger
airbag status indicator lamp is incorrect,
check for the following:

• Objects lodged underneath the seat.

• Objects between the seat cushion and

the center console.

• Objects hanging off the seat backrest.

• Objects stowed in the seat backrest

map pocket.

• Objects placed on the occupant's lap.

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• Cargo interference with the seat

• Other passengers pushing or pulling on

the seat.

• Rear passenger feet and knees resting
or pushing on the seat.

The listed conditions could cause the
weight of a properly seated occupant to
be incorrectly interpreted by the front
passenger sensing system. The person in
the front passenger seat could appear
heavier or lighter due to the conditions
listed.

Make sure the front passenger
sensing system is operating
properly. See Crash Sensors

and Airbag Indicator (page 61).

If the airbag readiness light is on, do the
following:

• Pull your vehicle over.

• Switch your vehicle off.

• Check for any objects lodged

underneath the front passenger seat
or cargo interfering with the seat.

• Remove the obstruction if found.

• Restart your vehicle.

• Wait at least two minutes and verify

that the airbag readiness light in the
instrument cluster is no longer
illuminated.

• If the airbag readiness light in the
instrument cluster remains illuminated,
there may be a problem due to the
front passenger sensing system.

Do not attempt to repair or service the
system. Take your vehicle in for service
immediately.

If it is necessary to modify an advanced
front airbag system to accommodate a
person with disabilities, contact your
Customer Relationship Center. See

Contacting Us (page 15).

FRONT PASSENGER SENSING
SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: Sitting improperly, out

of position or with the seatback reclined
too far can take weight off the seat
cushion and affect the decision of the
passenger sensing system, resulting in
serious injury or death in the event of a
crash. Always sit upright against your
seat back, with your feet on the floor.

WARNING: Any alteration or
modification to the front passenger seat
may affect the performance of the front
passenger sensing system. This could
seriously increase the risk of injury or
death.

WARNING: Do not place objects
under the front passenger seat or
between the seat and the center
console. Failure to follow this instruction
may interfere with the front passenger
seat sensing system and increase the
risk of injury or death in a crash.

WARNING: Check the passenger
airbag indicator lamp for proper airbag
status. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury or death.

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Occupant

ON: Not Illuminated

ON: Not Illuminated

ON: Illuminated

CRASH SENSORS AND
AIRBAG INDICATOR ­EXCLUDING: POLICE

WARNING: Modifying or adding

equipment to the front of your vehicle
could affect the performance of the
airbag system, increasing the risk of
injury. This includes the hood, bumper
system, frame, front body structure, tow
hooks, hood pins, push bar and
snowplows.

Your vehicle has a collection of crash and
occupant sensors. These sensors provide
information to the restraints control
module which activates the following:

• Front seatbelt pretensioners.

• Driver airbag.

• Passenger airbag.

• Seat mounted side airbags.

• Safety Canopy.

Based on the type of crash, the restraints
control module deploys the appropriate
safety devices.

Indicator

Passenger AirbagPassenger Airbag Status

DisabledOFF: IlluminatedEmpty

DisabledOFF: IlluminatedChild

EnabledOFF: Not IlluminatedAdult

The restraints control module also
monitors the readiness of the above safety
devices plus the crash and occupant
sensors. The readiness of the safety
system is indicated by a warning indicator
light in the instrument cluster or by a
backup tone if the warning light is not
working. Routine maintenance of the
airbag is not required.

A difficulty with the system is indicated by
one or more of the following:

The readiness light will not
illuminate immediately after you
switch the ignition on.

• The readiness light either flashes or
stays on.

• You hear a series of five tones. The
tone pattern repeats periodically until
the problem, the light or both are
repaired.

If any of these things happen, even
intermittently, have the supplemental
restraint system serviced immediately.
Unless serviced, the system may not
function properly in the event of a crash.

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The fact that the seatbelt pretensioners
or front airbags did not activate for both
front seat occupants in a crash does not
mean that something is wrong with the
system. Rather, it means the restraints
control module determined the accident
conditions (crash severity, seatbelt usage)
were not appropriate to activate these
safety devices.

• The front airbags activate only in
frontal and near-frontal crashes. Front
airbags may activate in rollovers, side
impacts or rear impacts if the crash
causes sufficient frontal deceleration.

• The seatbelt pretensioners activate in
frontal, near-frontal and side crashes,
and in rollovers.

• The side airbags inflate in certain side
impact crashes or rollover events. Side
airbags may activate in other types of
crashes if the vehicle experiences
sufficient sideways motion or
deformation.

• The Safety Canopy inflates in certain
side impact crashes or rollover events.
The Safety Canopy may activate in
other types of crashes if the vehicle
experiences sufficient sideways motion
or deformation, or a certain likelihood
of rollover.

CRASH SENSORS AND AIRBAG INDICATOR - POLICE

Your vehicle has a collection of crash and
occupant sensors. These sensors provide
information to the restraints control
module which activates the following:

• Seatbelt pretensioners.

• Driver airbag.

• Passenger airbag.

• Knee airbag(s).

• Seat mounted side airbags.

• Safety Canopy.

Based on the type of crash, the restraints
control module deploys the appropriate
safety devices.

The restraints control module also
monitors the readiness of the above safety
devices plus the crash and occupant
sensors. The readiness of the safety
system is indicated by a warning indicator
light in the instrument cluster or by a
backup tone if the warning light is not
working. Routine maintenance of the
airbag is not required.

A difficulty with the system is indicated by
one or more of the following:

• The readiness light either flashes or
stays on.

• You hear a series of five tones. The
tone pattern repeats periodically until
the problem, the light or both are
repaired.

WARNING: Modifying or adding
equipment to the front of your vehicle
could affect the performance of the
airbag system, increasing the risk of
injury. This includes the hood, bumper
system, frame, front body structure, tow
hooks, hood pins, push bar and
snowplows.

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• The readiness light will not illuminate
immediately after you switch the
ignition on.

If any of these things happen, even
intermittently, have the supplemental
restraint system serviced at an authorized
dealer immediately. Unless serviced, the
system may not function properly in the
event of a crash.

Airbags

The seatbelt pretensioners and the airbag
supplemental restraint system are
designed to activate when the vehicle
sustains frontal or sideways deceleration
sufficient to cause the restraints control
module to deploy a safety device or when
a certain likelihood of a rollover event is
detected by the rollover sensor.

The fact that the seatbelt pretensioners
or airbags did not activate for both front
seat occupants in a crash does not mean
that something is wrong with the system.
Rather, it means the restraints control
module determined the accident
conditions (crash severity, belt usage)
were not appropriate to activate these
safety devices.

• The front airbags activate only in
frontal and near-frontal crashes (not
rollovers, side impacts or rear impacts)
unless the crash causes sufficient
frontal deceleration.

• The seatbelt pretensioners activate in
frontal, near-frontal and side crashes
and in rollovers.

• The side airbags inflate in certain side
impact crashes and in rollovers. Side
airbags may activate in other types of
crashes if the vehicle experiences
sufficient sideways motion or
deformation.

• The knee airbag(s) may deploy based
on crash severity and occupant
conditions.

• The Safety Canopy inflates in certain
side impact crashes or rollover events.
The Safety Canopy may activate in
other types of crashes if the vehicle
experiences sufficient sideways motion
or deformation, or a certain likelihood
of rollover.

Airbags and Police Equipment

WARNING: Do not place objects

or mount equipment on or near the
airbag cover, on the side of the front or
rear seatbacks, or in areas that may
come into contact with a deploying
airbag. Failure to follow these
instructions may increase the risk of
personal injury in the event of a crash.

WARNING: Keep the areas in front
of the airbags free from obstruction. Do
not affix anything to or over the airbag
covers. Objects could become projectiles
during airbag deployment. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in
personal injury or death.

Dual driver and passenger airbags, side
airbags and knee airbags affect the way
police equipment can be mounted in police
vehicles.

Any surfaces that could come into contact
with an airbag, once it has deployed, must
not damage the airbag or alter its
deployment path.

Once the airbag has fully deployed, any
peripheral equipment surfaces that could
come into contact with the airbag (such
as when the airbag deflates with the
loading of an occupant) must not damage
the airbag or alter its deployment path.
Sharp edges, corners or protrusions could
damage the nylon airbag material and
reduce the effectiveness of the airbag.

Some approximate dimensions for airbags,
at full inflation, are provided. These
dimensions are somewhat flexible and
represent free form deployments without
the loading of occupants. The shaded
areas in Figures 8 through 10 represent

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available police equipment mounting
zones. These zones are shown for police
vehicles with standard bucket seats. The
zone dimensions provided in Figures 8
through 10 are approximate and will vary
with the loading of occupants in the seats.

All airbag and equipment mounting zone
dimensions are approximate due to
different airbag deployment
characteristics.

Do not mount equipment between the side
of the front seat and the door trim that will
block deployment of the side airbag.

Do not mount equipment between the
seats and the body side as shown in Figure
7 that would prevent the side curtain airbag
from achieving occupant coverage.

Figure 1 (Driver and Passenger Airbag
Dimensions)

Figure 2 (Side View of Driver Airbag at
Full Inflation)

27.5 in (700 mm).1.

Figure 3 (Top View of Driver and
Passenger Airbags at Full Inflation)

9.5 in (240 mm) from center of

1.
emblem.

13.8 in (350 mm) from center of

2.
airbag door.

28.3 in (720 mm).3.

Note: No objects should be placed between
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Front passenger airbag - 22.8 in

1.
(580 mm).

Front driver airbag – 17 in (430

2.
mm).

Note: No objects should be placed between
the driver side steering wheel airbag and the
passenger side dash airbag.

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Figure 4 (Top View of Side Airbags at
Full Inflation-If equipped)

From outermost side of seat - 8

1.

Figure 5 (Side View of Side Airbag at
Full Inflation-If equipped)

3.

in (200 mm).
Forward of seat backrest - 15 in

2.
(380 mm).

Figure 6 (Side View of Side Curtain Dimension)

Up from side airbag module -

27.5 in (700 mm).

Roof rail to 1 in (25mm) below window sill.1.

Note: No objects should be placed on the
headliner or pillar trims (A through D) used
to conceal the airbag when stowed.

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Figure 7 (Front View of Side Curtain at
Full Inflation)

6 in (75mm) from pillar trim (A

1.
through D).

Figure 8 (Equipment Mounting Zones)

1.

Area on top of the instrument
panel (Note: Equipment must
not interfere with driver
visibility).

Airbag door must be kept clear

2.
for deployment of the airbag.

3.

Area in front of the center
console from the bottom to the
top of the instrument panel.

Area in front of electronic finish

4.
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Figure 9 (Equipment Mounting Zones)

Area on top of instrument panel.1.
Area in front of center console from tunnel up to instrument panel.2.
Prisoner screen (reference only).3.
10 in (254 mm).4.
Area on tunnel between seats.5.
Height: 8.5 in (216 mm).6.
12 in (305 mm).7.
Area on tunnel beneath center console.8.
Tunnel.9.
Depth: 1.5 in (38 mm).10.

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Figure 10 (Top View of Equipment
Mounting Zones)

1.

Area on top of the instrument
panel. Note: Equipment must
not interfere with driver visibility.

Area on tunnel between seats.2.
9 in (229 mm).3.

DISPOSING OF AIRBAGS

Contact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible. Airbags must be disposed of by
qualified personnel.

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WHAT IS THE PEDESTRIAN ALERT SYSTEM

Due to the quiet operation of hybrid and
electric vehicles at low speeds, the system
creates a subtle sound to alert pedestrians.

The system is on when your vehicle is
running and not in park (P). Some sound
may be audible in the passenger
compartment.

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WHAT IS 911 ASSIST

911 Assist is an operating system feature
that can call for help.

For more information, visit

www

.owner.ford.com.

HOW DOES 911 ASSIST WORK

If a crash deploys an airbag, excluding knee
airbags and rear inflatable seatbelts, or
activates the fuel pump shut-off, your
vehicle may be able to contact emergency
services by dialing 911 through a paired and
connected Bluetooth® enabled phone.

Not all crashes deploy an airbag or activate
the fuel pump shut-off. If a connected cell
phone sustains damage or loses its
connection to the operating system during
a crash, the system searches for and tries
to connect to a previously paired cell
phone. The operating system then
attempts to call the emergency services.

Before making the call:

• The operating system provides about
10 seconds to cancel the call. If you fail
to cancel the call, the system attempts
to dial 911.

• The operating system says the
following, or a similar message: the
system will attempt to call 911, to
cancel the call, press Cancel on your
screen or press and hold the phone
button on your steering wheel.

If you do not cancel the call and the
operating system makes a successful call
a pre-recorded message plays for the 911
operator. The occupants in your vehicle
are able to talk with the operator. Be
prepared to provide your name, phone
number and location immediately because
not all 911 systems are capable of receiving
this information electronically.

During an emergency call the system
transmits vehicle data to the emergency
service.

EMERGENCY CALL REQUIREMENTS

WARNING: Do not wait for 911

Assist to make an emergency call if you
can do it yourself. Dial emergency
services immediately to avoid delayed
response time which could increase the
risk of serious injury or death after a
crash. If you do not hear 911 Assist within
five seconds of the crash, the system or
phone may be damaged or
non-functional.

WARNING: Always place your
phone in a secure location in your vehicle
so it does not become a projectile or get
damaged in a crash. Failure to do so may
cause serious injury to someone or
damage the phone which could prevent
911 Assist from working properly.

WARNING: Unless the 911 Assist
setting is set on before a crash, the
system will not dial for help which could
delay response time, potentially
increasing the risk of serious injury or
death after a crash.

• The operating system must be
powered and working properly at the
time of the incident and throughout
feature activation and use.

• The 911 Assist feature must be set on
before the incident.

• You must pair and connect a
Bluetooth® enabled and compatible
cell phone to the operating system.

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• A connected Bluetooth® enabled
phone must have the ability to make
and maintain an outgoing call at the
time of the incident.

• A connected Bluetooth® enabled
phone must have adequate network
coverage, battery power and signal
strength.

• The vehicle must have battery power
and be located in the U.S., Canada or
in a territory in which 911 is the
emergency number.

Note: If any user sets 911 Assist to on or off,
that setting applies for all paired phones. If
911 Assist is switched off and the phone is
connected to the operating system, an icon
displays on the status bar.

Note: Every phone operates differently.
While 911 Assist works with most cellular
phones, some may have trouble using this
feature.

EMERGENCY CALL LIMITATIONS

The 911 Assist feature only operates in the
U.S., Canada or in a territory in which 911 is
the emergency number.

This feature does not operate properly if:

• Your cellular phone or 911 Assist
hardware sustains damage in a crash.

• The vehicle's battery or the operating
system has no power.

• The phone(s) thrown from your vehicle
are the ones paired and connected to
the system.

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REMOTE CONTROL LIMITATIONS

WARNING: Changes or

modifications not expressively approved
by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate
the equipment. The term "IC:" before the
radio certification number only signifies
that Industry Canada technical
specifications were met.

This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and with Industry Canada
license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) This device
must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

Make sure a valid remote control is within
3 ft (1 m) from the front door handles and
rear of vehicle.

The system may not function if:

• The remote control remains stationary
for about a minute.

• The vehicle battery has no charge.

• The remote control battery has no

charge.

• There is interference causing issues
with the remote control frequencies.

• The remote control is too close to
metal objects or electronic devices, for
example keys or a cell phone.

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL

- EXCLUDING: POLICE

WARNING: Do not leave a key or

remote control unattended in the vehicle.
Children or pets could operate the power
windows, moonroof or other controls.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury or death.

Use your remote control to access various
vehicle systems.

Note: The buttons on your remote may vary
depending on the vehicle region or options.

Unlock

Press the button to unlock all
doors. See Unlocking and

Locking the Doors Using the

Remote Control (page 79).

Lock

Press the button to lock all
doors. See Unlocking and

Locking the Doors Using the

Remote Control (page 79).

Remote Start (If Equipped)

Press the button twice within
three seconds to remote start.
See Remotely Starting and

Stopping the Vehicle (page 135).

Opening and Closing the Liftgate

Press the button twice within
three seconds to open and close
the liftgate. See Opening the

Liftgate Using the Remote Control

(page 89).

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Panic Alarm (If Equipped)

Press the button to sound the
panic alarm. See Sounding the

Panic Alarm (page 74).

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL

- POLICE

WARNING: Do not leave a key or

remote control unattended in the vehicle.
Children or pets could operate the power
windows, moonroof or other controls.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury or death.

Unlock

Press the button to unlock all
doors. See Unlocking and

Locking the Doors Using the

Remote Control (page 79).

Lock

Press the button to lock all
doors. See Unlocking and

Locking the Doors Using the

Remote Control (page 79).

Releasing the Liftgate (If Equipped)

Press the button once to release
lock.

Note: Be careful when opening or closing
the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed
area to avoid damaging the liftgate.

REMOVING THE KEY BLADE

Note: If there is a problem with the remote

entry system, make sure to take all remote
controls with you to an authorized dealer in
order to aid in troubleshooting the problem.

Push the release button on your passive
key and pull the key blade out.

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SOUNDING THE PANIC ALARM

Press the button to sound the
panic alarm. Press the button

to turn it off.

Note: The panic alarm only operates when
the ignition is off.

LOCATING YOUR VEHICLE

Note: We recommend you use this method

to locate your vehicle.

again, or switch the ignition on

Press the lock button twice
within three seconds. The turn
signal lamps flash.

CHANGING THE REMOTE
CONTROL BATTERY ­VEHICLES WITH: PUSH
BUTTON START, EXCLUDING:
POLICE

WARNING: Keep batteries away

from children to prevent ingestion.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury or death. If
ingested, immediately seek medical
attention.

WARNING: If the battery
compartment does not securely close,
stop using the remote control and
replace it as soon as possible. In the
meantime, keep the remote control away
from children. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death.

The remote control uses one coin-type
3-volt lithium battery CR2450 or
equivalent.

1. Push the release button and pull the
key blade out.

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2. Twist a thin coin under the tab hidden
behind the key blade head to remove
the battery cover.

3. Insert a screwdriver, and carefully
remove the battery.

4. Install a new battery with the + facing
upward.

5. Reinstall the battery housing cover
onto the transmitter and install the key
blade.

Dispose of old batteries in an
environmentally friendly way.
Seek advice from your local

authority about recycling old batteries.

Note: Do not wipe off any grease on the
battery terminals or on the back surface of
the circuit board.

Note: Replacing the battery does not erase
the programmed key from your vehicle. The
remote control should operate normally.

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CHANGING THE REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY - POLICE

WARNING: Keep batteries away

from children to prevent ingestion.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury or death. If
ingested, immediately seek medical
attention.

WARNING: If the battery
compartment does not securely close,
stop using the remote control and
replace it as soon as possible. In the
meantime, keep the remote control away
from children. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death.

The remote control uses one coin-type
three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or
equivalent.

Make sure you dispose of old
batteries in an environmentally

friendly way. Seek advice from
local authorities about recycling old
batteries.

1. Twist a thin coin in the slot of the
remote control near the key ring to
remove the battery cover.

Note: Do not remove the rubber cover and
circuit board from the front housing of the
remote control.

Note: Do not wipe off any grease on the
battery terminals or on the back surface of
the circuit board.

2. Remove the old battery.

3. Insert the new battery. Refer to the
symbols inside the remote control for
the correct orientation of the battery.
Press the battery down to make sure
you have it fully seated in the housing.

4. Reinstall the battery housing cover
onto the remote control.

Note: Replacing the battery does not erase
the programmed key from your vehicle. The
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REPLACING A LOST KEY OR REMOTE CONTROL

You can purchase replacement keys or
remote controls from an authorized dealer.
Authorized dealers can program remote
controls for your vehicle.

Note: Your vehicle keys came with a
security label that provides important key
cut information. Keep the label in a safe
place for future reference.

PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE CONTROL

General Information

You must have two previously
programmed remote controls inside your
vehicle and the new unprogrammed
remote controls readily accessible. Contact
an authorized dealer to have the spare
remote control programmed if two
previously programmed remotes are not
available. Make sure that your vehicle is
off before beginning this procedure. Make
sure that you close all the doors before
beginning and that they remain closed
throughout the procedure. Perform all
steps within 30 seconds of starting the
sequence. Stop and wait for at least one
minute before starting again if you perform
any steps out of sequence.

Read and understand the entire procedure
before you begin.

Note: You can program a maximum of four
remote controls to your vehicle.

Note: If your programmed remote controls
are lost or stolen and you do not have an
extra coded remote, you need to have your
vehicle towed to an authorized dealer. Store
an extra programmed remote away from
your vehicle in a safe place to help prevent
any inconvenience. Contact an authorized
dealer to purchase additional spare or
replacement remotes.

Steps for Programming Your Spare
Remote Control

Note: Your vehicle is equipped with one of

the following center consoles.

Programming Backup Location

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1. Place the first programmed remote in
the backup slot inside the cup holder
or center console with your foot off the
brake pedal, press and release the push
button ignition switch.

2. Wait five seconds and then press and
release the push button ignition switch
again.

3. Remove the remote control.

4. Within 10 seconds, place a second
programmed remote control in the
backup slot. Press and release the
push button ignition switch.

5. Wait five seconds and then press and
release the push button ignition switch
again. Keep the ignition on for at least
three seconds, but no more than 10
seconds.

6. Remove the remote control.

7. Place the unprogrammed remote
control in the backup slot and press
and release the push button ignition
switch.

Programming is now complete. With your
foot on the brake pedal, press the push
button ignition switch to verify the remote
control functions operate and your vehicle
starts with the new remote control.

If programming was not successful, wait
10 seconds and repeat Steps 1 through 7.
If you are still unsuccessful, take your
vehicle to an authorized dealer.

KEYS AND REMOTE CONTROLS AUDIBLE WARNINGS - VEHICLES WITH: FLIP KEY

Sounds when you open the driver's door,
turn off the vehicle and you have left the
key in the ignition.

KEYS AND REMOTE CONTROLS AUDIBLE WARNINGS

Key In Reminder

Sounds when the following conditions are
met:

• Vehicle is out of park (P).

• You switch the vehicle off.

• You open the driver's door.

• You have left the key inside the vehicle.

KEYS AND REMOTE CONTROLS – TROUBLESHOOTING

KEYS AND REMOTE CONTROLS – INFORMATION MESSAGES

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OPERATING THE DOORS FROM OUTSIDE YOUR VEHICLE

UNLOCKING AND LOCKING THE
DOORS USING THE REMOTE
CONTROL

You can only use the remote control when
your vehicle is stationary.

Unlocking the Doors

Press the button to unlock all
doors. One long flash of the turn
signal lamps confirms that your

vehicle has unlocked.

One-Stage Unlocking

Press the button to unlock all
doors.

Two-Stage Unlocking (If Equipped)

Press the button to unlock the
driver's door. Press the button
again within three seconds to

unlock all doors.

Locking the Doors

Press the button to lock all
doors. One short flash of the
turn signal lamps confirms your

vehicle is locked.

A tone sounds when you press the lock
button twice within three seconds on the
remote control to confirm your vehicle is
locked.

Note: For more information on operating
the doors from outside your vehicle See
Keyless Entry (page 83).

UNLOCKING AND LOCKING THE
DOORS USING THE KEY BLADE

If there is a power door lock fault you can
use the key blade to lock and unlock the
doors.

Lock.A
Unlock.B

Release the key blade from the remote
control. See Removing the Key Blade
(page 73).

OPERATING THE DOORS FROM INSIDE YOUR VEHICLE

UNLOCKING AND LOCKING THE
DOORS USING THE CENTRAL
LOCKING

The power door lock control is on the front
doors.

Press the button to unlock all
doors.

Press the button to lock all
doors.

Note: The central locking only operates if
the front doors are fully closed.

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OPENING THE DOORS FROM
INSIDE YOUR VEHICLE

Pull the interior door handle twice to
unlock and open a rear door. The first pull
unlocks the door and the second pull
opens the door.

AUTOUNLOCK

WHAT IS AUTOUNLOCK

Autounlock is a feature that centrally
unlocks the vehicle doors when your
vehicle comes to a stop and you open the
driver door.

AUTOUNLOCK REQUIREMENTS

Autounlock unlocks all the doors after:

1. The vehicle speed exceeds 12 mph
(20 km/h).

2. Your vehicle comes to a stop.

3. You open the driver door.

Note: Autounlock operates for only 10
minutes after the ignition is switched off.

SWITCHING AUTOUNLOCK ON
AND OFF

1. From the settings menu, press Vehicle.
See Center Display (page 457).

2. Press Locks.

3. Switch Autounlock on or off.

AUTOLOCK

WHAT IS AUTOLOCK

Autolock is a locking feature that centrally
locks your vehicle doors when driving.

AUTOLOCK REQUIREMENTS

Autolock locks all the doors after:

1. All doors are closed and the ignition is
on.

2. Your vehicle speed exceeds 12 mph
(20 km/h).

Autolock repeats if:

1. Your vehicle is stopped.

2. Any door is opened and closed again.

3. Your vehicle speed exceeds 12 mph
(20 km/h).

MISLOCK

WHAT IS MISLOCK

Mislock is a locking feature that warns you
if your vehicle has not locked.

HOW DOES MISLOCK WORK

The horn sounds when you press the lock
button on the remote control and a door
is open.

MISLOCK LIMITATIONS

When you press the lock button once, the
direction indicators do not flash if:

• Any door or the liftgate is open.

• The hood is open.

When you press the lock button twice
within three seconds, the horn sounds if:

• Any door or the liftgate is open.

• The hood is open.

If you switch mislock off, the horn does not
sound if you press the lock button on the
remote control when a door is open.

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SWITCHING MISLOCK ON AND
OFF

1. From the settings menu, press Vehicle.
See Center Display (page 457).

2. Press Locks.

3. Switch Mislock chirp on or off.

DOOR LOCK INDICATORS

DOORS AND LOCKS AUDIBLE WARNINGS

Door Ajar Audible Warning

Sounds when any front door is not fully
closed and your vehicle is moving.

DOORS AND LOCKS – TROUBLESHOOTING

An LED on the power door lock control
illuminates when all doors are locked. It
remains on for up to five minutes after you
switch the ignition off.

DOORS AND LOCKS – INFORMATION MESSAGES

Displays if a door is open. Fully close the door.Driver Door Ajar

Passenger Door Ajar

Rear Left Door Ajar

Rear Right Door Ajar

Displays if a hood is open. Fully close the hood.Hood Ajar

DOORS AND LOCKS – WARNING
LAMPS

Door Ajar Warning Lamp

Illuminates when you switch the
ignition on and remains on if any
door or the hood is open.

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DOORS AND LOCKS –
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can accessories such as steps or
handles be used with the latch
assembly?

• Do not use the door latch assembly to
attach any accessory, such as handles
or steps, as this can cause damage to
your vehicle.

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WHAT IS KEYLESS ENTRY

The system allows you to lock and unlock
your vehicle without taking the passive key
out of your pocket or purse.

KEYLESS ENTRY LIMITATIONS

Make sure your remote control is within 3 ft
(1 m) from the front door handles and the
liftgate.

The system could not function if:

• The remote control remains stationary
for about a minute.

• The vehicle battery has no charge.

• The remote control battery has no

charge.

• There is interference causing issues
with the remote control frequencies.

• The remote control is too close to
metal objects or electronic devices, for
example keys or a cell phone.

KEYLESS ENTRY SETTINGS

Reprogramming the Unlocking
Function (If Equipped)

You can enable the two-stage unlocking
function allowing you to unlock only the
driver door when you touch the unlock
sensor.

Press and hold both the lock and unlock
buttons on the remote control for four
seconds to disable or enable two-stage
unlocking.

If you program the unlocking function so
that only the driver door unlocks, you can
unlock all of the other doors from inside
your vehicle using the power door lock
control. You can unlock individual doors
by pulling the interior door handles on
those doors.

Key Detection Alert

Displays a message in the instrument
cluster if no valid key is detected, when you
exit your vehicle with a key, after the last
front door is closed and your keyless
vehicle is in run, indicating your vehicle is
still on. An audible alert sounds if you have
driven the vehicle and reached a speed of
16 mph (25 km/h) and the above
mentioned conditions are met.

You can switch the audible alert on or off.

1. From the settings menu, press Vehicle.
See Center Display (page 457).

2. Switch Key Detection Alert On or Off.

USING KEYLESS ENTRY

Unlocking the Doors

With your passive key within 3 ft (1 m) of
your vehicle, touch the unlock sensor on
the back of the door handle for a brief
period and then pull on the door handle to
unlock, being careful not to touch the lock
sensor at the same time or pull on the door
handle too quickly. The intelligent access
system requires a brief delay to
authenticate your intelligent access key.

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Using the Electronic Liftgate with
Passive Key (If Equipped)

With your passive key within 3 ft (1 m) of
your vehicle, press the exterior liftgate
release button inside of the liftgate handle.
The liftgate unlocks and opens. See

Opening the Liftgate From Outside
Your Vehicle (page 88).

Locking the Doors

With your passive key within 3 ft (1 m) of
your vehicle, touch the outer door handle
lock sensor for approximately one second
to lock, being careful not to touch the
unlock sensor on the back of the door
handle at the same time. After locking, you
can immediately pull on the door handle
to confirm locking occurred without
inadvertently unlocking.

KEYLESS ENTRY – TROUBLESHOOTING

KEYLESS ENTRY – FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS

Why does the keyless entry system not
function?

If the system does not function it may
be limited. See Keyless Entry
Limitations (page 83). If the system
still does not function use the remote
control or the key blade to lock and
unlock your vehicle.

Why can I not lock my vehicle?

If you electronically lock your vehicle
with a rear door or the liftgate open,
the system searches for a passive key
inside your vehicle after you close the
last door. If the system detects a key,
all doors unlock indicating that a key
is inside. Your vehicle locks if another
passive key is within the detection
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HOW DOES EASY ENTRY AND EXIT WORK

Easy entry and exit moves the driver seat
rearward and the steering column up when
you switch the ignition off. The driver seat
and steering column return to their
previous positions when you switch the
ignition on.

Note: Depending on your vehicle, the
column may move up and in.

SWITCHING EASY ENTRY AND EXIT ON AND OFF

1. From the settings menu, press Vehicle.
See Center Display (page 457).

2. Press Easy Entry/Exit.

If you press any adjustment or memory
button when in easy exit mode, the system
cancels the operation.

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OPENING THE LIFTGATE

OPENING THE LIFTGATE FROM
INSIDE YOUR VEHICLE

Using the Over Head Console

Press the button on the overhead console
to unlock the liftgate. The liftgate unlocks
for 45 seconds, during which time you can
open the liftgate using the outside control
button.

Note: The liftgate icon illuminates when
the lock is released.

Note: The vehicle must be in the run
position to access this feature.

Using the Central Locking (If Equipped)

You can lock and unlock the liftgate using
the central locking, See Unlocking and

Locking the Doors Using the Central
Locking (page 79).

Note: Be careful when opening or closing

the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed
area to avoid damaging the liftgate.

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

Note: Do not leave the liftgate open when
you are driving. This could damage the
liftgate and its components.

OPENING THE LIFTGATE FROM
OUTSIDE YOUR VEHICLE

Press the control button to unlatch the
liftgate and lift to open.

Note: Be careful when opening or closing
the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed
area to avoid damaging the liftgate.

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

Note: Do not leave the liftgate open while
driving. This could damage the liftgate and
its components.

You can lock and unlock the liftgate using
the key blade. See Unlocking and

Locking the Doors Using the Key Blade

(page 79).

OPENING THE LIFTGATE USING
THE REMOTE CONTROL

Using Remote Control Trunk
Button (If Equipped)

Press the button to unlock the
liftgate. The liftgate unlocks for

45 seconds, during which time
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Note: The vehicle must be in the run

position to access this feature.

To lock and unlock the liftgate, See

Unlocking and Locking the Doors Using
the Remote Control (page 79).

Note: Be careful when opening or closing

the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed
area to avoid damaging the liftgate.

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

CLOSING THE LIFTGATE

CLOSING THE LIFTGATE FROM
OUTSIDE YOUR VEHICLE

WARNING: It is extremely

dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside
or outside of a vehicle. In a crash, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed. Do not allow
people to ride in any area of your vehicle
that is not equipped with seats and
seatbelts. Make sure everyone in your
vehicle is in a seat and properly using a
seatbelt. Failure to follow this warning
could result in serious personal injury or
death.

A handle is inside the liftgate to help with
closing.

Note: Make sure that you fully close the
liftgate to prevent cargo from falling out.

You can lock and unlock the liftgate using
the key blade. See Unlocking and

Locking the Doors Using the Key Blade

(page 79).

WARNING: Make sure that you fully
close the liftgate to prevent exhaust
fumes from entering your vehicle. If you
are unable to fully close the liftgate,
open the air vents or the windows to
allow fresh air to enter your vehicle.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury or death.

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LIFTGATE PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: Make sure all persons

are clear of the power liftgate area
before opening or closing the liftgate.

WARNING: It is extremely
dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside
or outside of a vehicle. In a crash, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed. Do not allow
people to ride in any area of your vehicle
that is not equipped with seats and
seatbelts. Make sure everyone in your
vehicle is in a seat and properly using a
seatbelt. Failure to follow this warning
could result in serious personal injury or
death.

WARNING: Make sure that you fully
close the liftgate to prevent exhaust
fumes from entering your vehicle. If you
are unable to fully close the liftgate,
open the air vents or the windows to
allow fresh air to enter your vehicle.

result in personal injury or death.

WARNING: Keep keys out of reach
of children. Do not allow children to
operate or play near an open or moving
power liftgate. You should supervise the
operation of the power liftgate at all
times.

Using the Instrument Panel Button

With the transmission in park
(P), press the button on the
instrument panel.

Note: Be careful when opening or closing
the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed
area to avoid damaging the liftgate.

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

Note: Do not leave the liftgate open when
you are driving. This could damage the
liftgate and its components.

OPENING THE LIFTGATE FROM
OUTSIDE YOUR VEHICLE

1. Unlock the liftgate with the remote
control or power door unlock control.
If a remote control is within 3 ft (1 m)
of the liftgate, the liftgate unlocks
when you press the liftgate release
button.

OPENING THE LIFTGATE

OPENING THE LIFTGATE FROM
INSIDE YOUR VEHICLE

Using the Touchscreen

With the transmission in park (P), access
the liftgate switch on the touchscreen
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Note: Allow the power system to open the

liftgate. Manually pushing or pulling the
liftgate may activate the system’s obstacle
detection feature and stop the power
operation or reverse its direction, replicate
a strut failure, or damage mechanical
components.

Note: Be careful when opening or closing
the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed
area to avoid damaging the liftgate.

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

Note: Do not leave the liftgate open while
driving. This could damage the liftgate and
its components.

Switching the Power Liftgate On
or Off

You can switch the power liftgate on or off
through the vehicle settings in your
instrument cluster.

Note: Depending on your region or vehicle
type the vehicle settings may be located on
your touchscreen.

When switched off, the liftgate only
unlatches and will not power open or close.

OPENING THE LIFTGATE USING
THE REMOTE CONTROL

Press the button twice within
three seconds.

Note: Do not leave the liftgate open while
driving. This could damage the liftgate and
its components.

SETTING THE LIFTGATE OPENING HEIGHT (IF EQUIPPED)

1. Open the liftgate.

2. Stop the liftgate movement by pressing
the control button on the liftgate when
it reaches the desired height.

Note: Once the liftgate stops moving, you
can manually move it to the desired height.

3. Press and hold the control button on
the liftgate until a tone sounds,
indicating programming is complete.

Note: You can only use the liftgate control
button to program the height.

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

4. The power liftgate now opens at the
programmed height. To change the
programmed height, repeat the steps.

Note: You can fully open the liftgate by
manually pushing it upward to the
maximum open position if it opens in a
lower position.

Note: The system recalls the new
programmed height until you reprogram it,
even if you disconnect the battery.

CLOSING THE LIFTGATE

Note: Be careful when opening or closing

the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed
area to avoid damaging the liftgate.

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

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WARNING: Make sure all persons

are clear of the power liftgate area
before opening or closing the liftgate.

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Press the button on the
instrument panel.

Note: Make sure that you shift the
transmission into park (P) for automatic
transmission or completely stop the vehicle
for manual transmission.

Note: Make sure that you close the liftgate
before operating or moving your vehicle,
especially in an enclosure like a garage or a
parking structure. This could damage the
liftgate and its components.

Note: Make sure the area behind your
vehicle is free from obstruction and that
there is enough room for you to operate the
liftgate. Objects too close to your vehicle,
for example a wall, garage door or another
vehicle may come into contact with the
moving liftgate. This could damage the
liftgate and its components.

Note: Make sure that you fully close the
liftgate to prevent cargo from falling out.

CLOSING THE LIFTGATE FROM
OUTSIDE YOUR VEHICLE

WARNING: Make sure all persons

are clear of the power liftgate area
before opening or closing the liftgate.

Note: Make sure that you close the liftgate
before operating or moving your vehicle,
especially in an enclosure like a garage or a
parking structure. This could damage the
liftgate and its components.

Note: Make sure the area behind your
vehicle is free from obstruction and that
there is enough room for you to operate the
liftgate. Objects too close to your vehicle,
for example a wall, garage door or another
vehicle may come into contact with the
moving liftgate. This could damage the
liftgate and its components.

Note: Make sure that you fully close the
liftgate to prevent cargo from falling out.

CLOSING THE LIFTGATE USING
THE REMOTE CONTROL

WARNING: Make sure all persons

are clear of the power liftgate area
before opening or closing the liftgate.

Press the button twice within
three seconds. A tone sounds
when the liftgate begins to close.

Note: Make sure that you close the liftgate
before operating or moving your vehicle,
especially in an enclosure like a garage or a
parking structure. This could damage the
liftgate and its components.

Note: Make sure the area behind your
vehicle is free from obstruction and that
there is enough room for you to operate the
liftgate. This could damage the liftgate and
its components.

Note: Make sure that you fully close the
liftgate to prevent cargo from falling out.

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STOPPING THE LIFTGATE MOVEMENT

Note: Do not apply sudden excessive force

to the liftgate while it is in motion. This
could damage the power liftgate and its
components.

Note: Selections vary depending on region
or options.

You can stop the liftgate movement by
doing any of the following:

• Pressing the liftgate control button on
the liftgate.

• Pressing the liftgate control button
inside the vehicle.

• Pressing the liftgate button on the
remote control twice.

• Pressing the liftgate button on an
authorized device.

LIFTGATE OBSTACLE DETECTION

Closing the Liftgate

The system stops when it detects an
obstacle. A tone sounds and the system
reverses to open. Once you remove the
obstacle, you can power close the liftgate.

Note: To prevent accidental obstacle
detection, let the power liftgate close
completely before you enter your vehicle.

Opening the Liftgate

The system stops when it detects an
obstacle and a tone sounds. Once you
remove the obstacle, you can continue to
operate the liftgate.

LIFTGATE – TROUBLESHOOTING

LIFTGATE – WARNING LAMPS

LIFTGATE – INFORMATION MESSAGES

Illuminates when the liftgate is
not completely closed.

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LIFTGATE – FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS

Why won't my power liftgate
function?

• It can happen in freezing conditions or
when parking on downhill slopes.

• Make sure the power liftgate is enabled
in the vehicle settings menu.

• Make sure the transmission is in park
(P), ensure nothing is obstructing the
liftgate path and there is not excessive
weight on the liftgate.

• If there are continued issues, the
battery voltage may be low or there
may be other system issues. See an
authorized dealer.

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PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM

WHAT IS THE PASSIVE ANTI­THEFT SYSTEM

The passive anti-theft system prevents
someone from starting your vehicle with
an incorrectly coded key.

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

HOW DOES THE PASSIVE ANTI­THEFT SYSTEM WORK

The passive anti-theft system arms when
you switch your vehicle off.

It disarms when you switch your vehicle on
with a correctly coded key.

Note: The system is not compatible with
non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems.

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

ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM

WHAT IS THE ANTI-THEFT ALARM
SYSTEM

The anti-theft alarm system warns you of
an unauthorized entry to your vehicle.

HOW DOES THE ANTI-THEFT
ALARM SYSTEM WORK

When armed, the anti-theft alarm is
triggered in any of the following ways:

• Opening a door, the tailgate or hood
without a correctly coded key or
remote control.

• If you turn the power on without a
correctly coded key.

• Disconnecting the battery.

Any further attempts to carry out one of
the above, sounds the alarm again.

If the anti-theft alarm is triggered, the
alarm horn sounds for 30 seconds and the
turn signals flash for five minutes.

WHAT IS THE PERIMETER ALARM

- EXCLUDING: POLICE

The perimeter alarm is designed to detect
unauthorized access to your vehicle.

ARMING THE ANTI-THEFT ALARM
SYSTEM

The alarm is ready to arm when you switch
your vehicle off.

Lock your vehicle with your remote control
to arm the alarm.

DISARMING THE ANTI-THEFT
ALARM SYSTEM

Disarm the alarm by performing any of the
following actions:

• Unlock the doors or luggage
compartment with the remote control.

• Switch your vehicle on or start your
vehicle.

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USING THE POLICE
PERIMETER ALERT SYSTEM ­POLICE

The system monitors moving pedestrians
and detects objects such as vehicles and
bicycles. The system does not function if
the ignition is off, transmission is not in
park (P) or when any door is open. It uses
sensors near the rear bumper of the vehicle
to detect and monitor moving objects near
your vehicle.

Detected moving objects appear as moving
dots on the radar map displayed on the
instrument cluster display. The dots turn
red if the system identifies a potential
threat.

Once the approaching objects cross the
selected range perimeter, an alert tone
sounds, the rear view camera may show
potential threats on the center display and
the system may roll up the windows and
lock the doors depending on the range
mode selected.

Switching the Police Perimeter
Alert On and Off

Press the button on the center
console to manually switch the
system on and off.

The system automatically switches off if
you:

• Shift your vehicle out of park (P).

• Switch your vehicle off.

• Open a door.

Police Perimeter Alert Indicator

When the system is active, an
indicator illuminates on the
instrument cluster display. See

Instrument Cluster Indicators (page

128).

Police Perimeter Alert Settings

The system has three mode settings that
control the range: Low, Medium or High. A
highlighted ring on the radar map with the
setting label appear on the instrument
cluster display to indicate the selected
range mode.

The default setting is Medium. The system
defaults to this mode every time you
switch your vehicle off.

Note: If you restart your vehicle before the
system completely shuts down, the previous
mode setting may be retained.

Switching the Police Perimeter
Alert Modes

You can change the perimeter alert mode
either though the steering wheel buttons
while the system is active or through the
vehicle settings menu when the system is
inactive. See Using the Instrument
Cluster Display Controls (page 131).

When the system is active, you can change
the mode setting when the perimeter alert
screen is displayed on the instrument
cluster display by pressing the up or down
buttons on the steering wheel.

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1. Press the menu button on the steering
wheel to enter the instrument cluster
display main menu.

2. Using the instrument cluster controls
on the steering wheel, select Settings.

3. Select Vehicle Settings.

4. Select the desired perimeter alert
mode setting.

5. Press the OK button.

Automatic Operation of Windows
or Door Locks

When windows or door locking
function is active, corresponding
indicators appear on the

instrument cluster display.
The windows and door locking functions

are not available when Low mode is
selected or Police Idle is active.

When Dark Car mode is active, the radar
map in the instrument cluster display
switches off.

Object Detection

The system uses sensors located near the
rear bumper on both sides of your vehicle.
The sensors perform best when you park
your vehicle in an open area without large
obstructions or walls nearby.

Note: The system may not detect fast
vehicles, stationary objects and small
objects such as birds.

Note: The system may not detect a
pedestrian who is near a large obstruction
such as a vehicle or a wall until the
pedestrian moves away from the
obstruction.

Note: Sensor reflections from stationary
objects may cause false objects to briefly
appear on the Police Perimeter Alert System
display.

Note: Sensor obstructions such as dirt,
mud, precipitation, repair compound,
stickers, graphics, bumper guards, trailers,
bicycle racks or cargo racks in front of the
sensors can cause system sensing
degradation.

System Error

If a police perimeter alert system fault
occurs, a warning message appears on the
instrument cluster display. Have the
system checked as soon as possible.

If the system does not activate, have the
system checked for its configurations as
soon as possible.

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Security

SECURITY – TROUBLESHOOTING

SECURITY – INFORMATION MESSAGES

The system has not detected a correctly coded key.No Key Detected

Starting System Fault

Vehicle Alarm To Stop
Alarm, Start Vehicle.

Alarm

The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.

Displays when the alarm has been triggered due to unauthor­ized entry.

DetailsMessage

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Explorer (CTW) Canada/Mexico/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202401, DOM