Ford F-150 Lightning (2022) Owner’s Manual

FORD F-150 LIGHTNING Owner's Manual

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Contacting Us

Contacting Us ..................................................19

Introduction

About This Publication .................................21

Using This Publication .................................22

Symbols Glossary

Symbols Used on Your Vehicle ................23

Data Privacy

Data Privacy ....................................................26

Service Data .....................................................27

Event Data ........................................................27

Settings Data ..................................................28

Connected Vehicle Data .............................28

Mobile Device Data .......................................29

Emergency Call System Data ...................29

Visual Search

Steering Wheel ..............................................30

Instrument Panel - Vehicles With: 12.3

Inch Screen ...................................................31

Instrument Panel - Vehicles With: 15 Inch

Screen ............................................................32

Vehicle Interior ................................................33

Front Exterior ..................................................34

Rear Exterior ....................................................35

Child Safety

Child Safety Precautions ............................36

Child Restraint Anchor Points ...................37

Child Restraints ..............................................38

Installing Child Restraints ..........................39

Booster Seats .................................................44

Child Safety Locks ........................................46

Seatbelts

Seatbelt Precautions ...................................47

Fastening and Unfastening the Seatbelts

..........................................................................48

Sensitive Locking Mode ..............................49

Automatic Locking Mode ...........................49

Adjusting the Seatbelts During

Pregnancy ....................................................50

Adjusting the Seatbelt Height .................50

Adjusting the Seatbelt Length .................50

Seatbelt Reminder .........................................51

Checking the Seatbelts ...............................52

Seatbelt Extensions .....................................53

Personal Safety System™

What Is the Personal Safety System

..........................................................................54

How Does the Personal Safety System

Work ...............................................................54

Personal Safety System Components

..........................................................................54

Airbags

How Do the Front Airbags Work ..............55

How Do the Side Airbags Work ................55

How Do the Knee Airbags Work ..............56

How Does the Safety Canopy™ Work

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

Airbag Precautions ........................................57

Properly Adjusting the Driver and Front

Passenger Seats ........................................58

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

Front Passenger Sensing System ...........59

Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator .......62

Disposing of Airbags ....................................63

Pedestrian Alert System

What Is the Pedestrian Alert System

..........................................................................64

911 Assist

What Is 911 Assist ..........................................65

How Does 911 Assist Work .........................65

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Emergency Call Requirements ................65

Emergency Call Limitations ......................66

Keys and Remote Controls

Remote Control Limitations ......................67

Using the Remote Control .........................67

Removing the Key Blade ............................68

Sounding the Panic Alarm ........................68

Locating Your Vehicle ..................................68

Changing the Remote Control Battery

..........................................................................68

Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control

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

Programming the Remote Control .........70

Keys and Remote Controls –

Troubleshooting ..........................................71

Phone as a Key

What Is Phone as a Key ...............................72

Phone as a Key Limitations ........................72

Programming Your Phone ..........................72

Using the Valet Mode ...................................73

Using the Backup Start Passcode ...........73

Phone as a Key – Troubleshooting .........74

MyKey™ - Vehicles With: 12.3

Inch Screen

What Is MyKey ................................................76

MyKey Settings ...............................................76

Creating a MyKey ...........................................77

Programming a MyKey .................................77

Clearing All MyKeys .......................................77

Checking MyKey System Status ..............78

MyKey – Troubleshooting ..........................78

MyKey™ - Vehicles With: 15

Inch Screen

What Is MyKey ...............................................80

MyKey Settings ..............................................80

Creating a MyKey ...........................................81

Programming a MyKey .................................81

Clearing All MyKeys .......................................81

Checking MyKey System Status ..............82

MyKey – Troubleshooting ..........................82

Doors and Locks

Operating the Doors From Outside Your

Vehicle ..........................................................84

Operating the Doors From Inside Your

Vehicle ..........................................................84

Autounlock ......................................................85

Autolock ...........................................................85

Mislock ..............................................................85

Doors and Locks Audible Warnings .......86

Doors and Locks – Troubleshooting

..........................................................................86

Keyless Entry

Keyless Entry Limitations ..........................88

Keyless Entry Settings ................................88

Using Keyless Entry ......................................88

Keyless Entry Keypad

What Is the Keyless Entry Keypad ..........89

Keyless Entry Keypad Limitations ..........89

Locating the Keyless Entry Keypad ........89

Keyless Entry Keypad Master Access

Code ..............................................................89

Keyless Entry Keypad Personal Access

Codes ............................................................89

Using the Keyless Entry Keypad ..............90

Keyless Entry Keypad – Troubleshooting

..........................................................................90

Easy Entry and Exit

How Does Easy Entry and Exit Work

...........................................................................91

Switching Easy Entry and Exit On and

Off ....................................................................91

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Tailgate - Vehicles With:

Manual Tailgate

Tailgate Precautions ....................................92

Opening the Tailgate ...................................92

Removing and Installing the Tailgate

..........................................................................92

Tailgate Step ...................................................93

Tailgate Work Surface .................................94

Tailgate - Vehicles With:

Power Tailgate

Tailgate Precautions ....................................95

Opening the Tailgate ...................................95

Closing the Tailgate ......................................95

Removing and Installing the Tailgate

..........................................................................96

Tailgate Step ...................................................97

Tailgate Work Surface .................................98

Tailgate – Troubleshooting .......................99

Security

Passive Anti-Theft System .......................101

Anti-Theft Alarm System ..........................101

Anti-Theft Alarm System Settings .......102

Security – Troubleshooting .....................103

Power Running Boards

Power Running Board Precautions ......105

Power Running Board Settings ..............105

Power Running Board Kick Switch .......105

Deploying and Stowing the Power

Running Boards .......................................106

Power Running Boards –

Troubleshooting ......................................106

Steering Wheel

Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles

With: Manual Adjustable Steering

Column ........................................................107

Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles

With: Power Adjustable Steering

Column ........................................................107

Resetting the Stopping Position -

Vehicles With: Power Adjustable

Steering Column .....................................108

Horn ..................................................................108

Switching the Heated Steering Wheel

On and Off - Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch

Screen .........................................................108

Switching the Heated Steering Wheel

On and Off - Vehicles With: 15 Inch

Screen .........................................................108

Adjustable Pedals

Adjusting the Pedals ..................................109

Wipers and Washers

Wipers ...............................................................110

Autowipers ......................................................110

Checking the Wiper Blades ........................111

Replacing the Front Wiper Blades ..........111

Washers ............................................................112

Wipers and Washers – Troubleshooting

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

Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lighting Control ............................114

Headlamps .....................................................114

Headlamps – Troubleshooting ...............114

Autolamps .......................................................115

Exterior Lamps ...............................................115

Exterior Zone Lighting .................................117

Automatic High Beam Control ................119

Automatic High Beam Control –

Troubleshooting .......................................122

Glare Free Lighting ......................................122

Glare Free Lighting – Troubleshooting

.........................................................................125

Adaptive Front Lighting .............................125

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Interior Lighting

Switching All of the Interior Lamps On

and Off .........................................................127

Switching the Front Interior Lamps On

and Off .........................................................127

Switching the Rear Interior Lamps On

and Off .........................................................127

Interior Lamp Function ...............................127

Adjusting the Instrument Panel Lighting

Brightness ..................................................128

Ambient Lighting .........................................128

Cargo Lamps .................................................128

Interior Lighting – Troubleshooting ......128

Windows

Opening and Closing the Windows ......129

Window Bounce-Back ...............................129

Locking the Rear Window Controls ......130

Opening and Closing the Sliding

Windows .....................................................130

Interior Mirror

Interior Mirror Precautions .........................131

Manually Dimming the Interior Mirror

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

Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror ...................131

Exterior Mirrors

Adjusting the Exterior Mirrors ..................132

Folding the Exterior Mirrors - Vehicles

With: Manual Folding Mirrors ..............132

Folding the Exterior Mirrors - Vehicles

With: Power Folding Mirrors ................132

Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror .................133

Moonroof

Opening and Closing the Sunshade ......134

Opening and Closing the Moonroof ......134

Venting the Moonroof ................................135

Moonroof Bounce-Back ............................135

Instrument Cluster

Instrument Cluster Overview ..................136

Power Gauge ..................................................137

Speedometer .................................................137

Vehicle Range Display ................................137

High Voltage Battery Gauge .....................137

High Voltage Battery Temperature

Gauge ...........................................................138

Electric Motor Temperature Gauge ......138

What Are the Instrument Cluster

Warning Lamps ........................................138

Instrument Cluster Warning Lamps ......138

What Are the Instrument Cluster

Indicators ...................................................140

Instrument Cluster Indicators .................140

Instrument Cluster Display

Using the Instrument Cluster Display

Controls .......................................................142

Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu

.........................................................................142

Customizing the Instrument Cluster

Display .........................................................143

Brake Coach ..................................................143

Trip Summary ...............................................143

Vehicle Charging Status ............................143

Personalized Settings -

Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch
Screen

Changing the Language ............................144

Changing the Measurement Unit ..........144

Changing the Temperature Unit ............144

Changing the Tire Pressure Unit ............144

Personalized Settings -

Vehicles With: 15 Inch
Screen

Changing the Language ............................145

Changing the Measurement Unit ..........145

Changing the Temperature Unit ............145

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Changing the Tire Pressure Unit ............145

Trip Computer

Accessing the Trip Computer .................146

Resetting the Trip Computer ..................146

Trip Data - Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch

Screen .........................................................146

Trip Data - Vehicles With: 15 Inch Screen

.........................................................................146

Remote Start

What Is Remote Start ................................148

Remote Start Precautions .......................148

Remote Start Limitations ........................148

Enabling Remote Start .............................148

Remotely Starting and Stopping the

Vehicle .........................................................148

Extending the Remote Start Duration

.........................................................................149

Remote Start Settings ..............................149

Climate Control - Vehicles

With: 12.3 Inch Screen

Identifying the Climate Control Unit .....150

Switching Climate Control On and Off

.........................................................................150

Switching Recirculated Air On and Off

.........................................................................150

Switching Air Conditioning On and Off

.........................................................................150

Switching Defrost On and Off ................150

Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off

.........................................................................150

Switching Maximum Cooling On and Off

..........................................................................151

Switching the Heated Rear Window On

and Off .........................................................151

Setting the Blower Motor Speed ............151

Switching the Heated Mirrors On and Off

..........................................................................151

Setting the Temperature ...........................151

Directing the Flow of Air .............................151

Auto Mode ......................................................152

Driver Focused Mode .................................153

Climate Control Hints ................................153

Climate Control - Vehicles

With: 15 Inch Screen

Identifying the Climate Control Unit .....155

Switching Climate Control On and Off

.........................................................................155

Switching Recirculated Air On and Off

.........................................................................155

Switching Air Conditioning On and Off

.........................................................................155

Switching Defrost On and Off ................155

Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off

.........................................................................155

Switching Maximum Cooling On and Off

.........................................................................156

Switching the Electric Heater On and Off

.........................................................................156

Switching the Heated Rear Window On

and Off ........................................................156

Setting the Blower Motor Speed ...........156

Switching the Heated Mirrors On and Off

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

Setting the Temperature ...........................157

Directing the Flow of Air ............................157

Auto Mode ......................................................157

Driver Focused Mode .................................159

Climate Control Hints ................................159

Interior Air Quality

What Is the Cabin Air Filter .......................161

Replacing the Cabin Air Filter ...................161

Front Seats

Front Seat Precautions .............................162

Sitting in the Correct Position .................162

Manual Seats ................................................163

Power Seats ..................................................165

Massage Seats .............................................168

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Heated Seats ................................................169

Ventilated Seats ...........................................170

Rear Seats

Manual Seats ..................................................171

Heated Seats .................................................172

Rear Occupant Alert System

What is the Rear Occupant Alert System

.........................................................................174

How Does the Rear Occupant Alert

System Work .............................................174

Rear Occupant Alert System Precautions

.........................................................................174

Rear Occupant Alert System Limitations

.........................................................................174

Switching Rear Occupant Alert System

On and Off - Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch

Screen ..........................................................174

Switching Rear Occupant Alert System

On and Off - Vehicles With: 15 Inch

Screen ..........................................................175

Rear Occupant Alert System Indicators

.........................................................................175

Rear Occupant Alert System Audible

Warnings .....................................................175

Memory Function

What Is the Memory Function ................176

Memory Function Precautions ...............176

Locating the Memory Function Buttons

.........................................................................176

Saving a Preset Position ...........................176

Recalling a Preset Position ......................176

Garage Door Opener

Garage Door Opener Introduction .........177

Garage Door Opener Precautions and

Frequencies ................................................177

Programming the Garage Door Opener

.........................................................................178

Garage Door Opener Additional

Assistance .................................................180

USB Ports

Locating the USB Ports ..............................181

Playing Media Using the USB Port -

Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch Screen ...........181

Playing Media Using the USB Port -

Vehicles With: 15 Inch Screen .............182

Charging a Device ........................................182

Power Outlet

What Is the Power Outlet .........................183

Power Outlet Precautions ........................183

Locating the Power Outlets .....................183

Onboard Generator

What Is the Onboard Generator ............184

Onboard Generator Precautions ...........184

Locating the Outlets ..................................184

Onboard Generator Indicators ...............185

Switching the Outlets On and Off -

Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch Screen .........186

Switching the Outlets On and Off -

Vehicles With: 15 Inch Screen .............186

Setting the High Voltage Battery Reserve

Limit ..............................................................187

Resetting Ground Fault Detection .........187

Resetting the Circuit Breaker - Vehicles

With: 9.6kW ...............................................187

Onboard Generator – Troubleshooting

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

Center Console Work Surface

Using the Center Console Work Surface

........................................................................190

Center Console Work Surface –

Troubleshooting ......................................190

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Wireless Accessory Charger

What Is the Wireless Accessory Charger

..........................................................................191

Wireless Accessory Charger Precautions

..........................................................................191

Locating the Wireless Accessory Charger

..........................................................................191

Charging a Wireless Device ......................191

Storage

Cup Holders ...................................................192

Glove Compartment ..................................192

Glasses Holder .............................................193

Starting and Powering Off

Starting and Powering Off Precautions

.........................................................................194

Starting the Vehicle ....................................194

Powering Off .................................................194

Restarting the Vehicle After Powering

Off .................................................................194

Vehicle Power Down Timer .....................195

Accessing the Passive Key Backup

Position .......................................................195

Starting and Powering Off –

Troubleshooting ......................................196

High Voltage Battery

What Is the High Voltage Battery ..........197

High Voltage Battery Precautions .........197

Preserving Your High Voltage Battery

.........................................................................197

Recycling and Disposing of the High

Voltage Battery ........................................198

High Voltage Battery – Troubleshooting

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

Charging Your Vehicle

What is AC Charging ..................................199

What is DC Charging ..................................199

Charging Your Vehicle Precautions ......199

Charging Equipment ..................................199

Locating the Charge Port .........................207

Charge Port Indicators ..............................207

AC Charging .................................................208

DC Charging ....................................................211

Setting the Charging Schedule and

Preferences ................................................214

Using FordPass and Charging .................219

Charging Your Vehicle Hints ....................219

Charging Your Vehicle – Troubleshooting

........................................................................220

Intelligent Backup Power

What Is Intelligent Backup Power ........222

How Does Intelligent Backup Power

Work .............................................................222

Intelligent Backup Power Requirements

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

Pairing a Charge Station - Vehicles With:

12.3 Inch Screen .......................................222

Pairing a Charge Station - Vehicles With:

15 Inch Screen ..........................................223

Intelligent Backup Power Settings -

Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch Screen .........223

Intelligent Backup Power Settings -

Vehicles With: 15 Inch Screen .............223

Transferring Power - Vehicles With: 12.3

Inch Screen ...............................................224

Transferring Power - Vehicles With: 15

Inch Screen ...............................................224

Intelligent Backup Power –

Troubleshooting ......................................225

Electric Motor

Electric Motor Precautions ......................227

Selector Positions .......................................227

Shifting Your Vehicle Into Gear ..............228

Temporary Neutral Mode ........................228

Automatic Return to Park (P) ................229

Stowing the Selector Lever - Vehicles

With: Console Shift ................................229

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Four-Wheel Drive

How Does Four-Wheel Drive Work .......231

Four-Wheel Drive Precautions ...............231

Four-Wheel Drive Limitations .................231

Four-Wheel Drive – Troubleshooting

.........................................................................231

Electronic Locking Differential

What Is the Electronic Locking

Differential .................................................233

How Does the Electronic Locking

Differential Work .....................................233

Electronic Locking Differential

Precautions ...............................................233

Switching the Electronic Locking

Differential On and Off - 4x4 .............234

Electronic Locking Differential Indicators

........................................................................234

Electronic Locking Differential –

Troubleshooting ......................................235

Brakes

Brake Precautions ......................................236

Anti-Lock Braking System .......................236

Brake Over Accelerator .............................236

Locating the Brake Fluid Reservoir .......236

Checking the Brake Fluid .........................236

Brake Fluid Specification ..........................237

Brakes – Troubleshooting ........................237

Electric Parking Brake

What Is the Electric Parking Brake .......239

Applying the Electric Parking Brake ......239

Applying the Electric Parking Brake in an

Emergency ................................................239

Manually Releasing the Electric Parking

Brake ...........................................................239

Automatically Releasing the Electric

Parking Brake ...........................................239

Electric Parking Brake Audible Warning

........................................................................240

Releasing the Electric Parking Brake if

the Vehicle Battery Has Run Out of

Charge ........................................................240

Electric Parking Brake – Troubleshooting

........................................................................240

Reverse Braking Assist

What Is Reverse Braking Assist .............242

How Does Reverse Braking Assist Work

........................................................................242

Reverse Braking Assist Precautions .....242

Switching Reverse Braking Assist On and

Off - Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch Screen

........................................................................243

Switching Reverse Braking Assist On and

Off - Vehicles With: 15 Inch Screen

........................................................................243

Overriding Reverse Braking Assist ........243

Reverse Braking Assist Indicators .........243

Reverse Braking Assist –

Troubleshooting ......................................244

Hill Start Assist

What Is Hill Start Assist ...........................246

How Does Hill Start Assist Work ..........246

Hill Start Assist Precautions ..................246

Hill Start Assist – Troubleshooting ......246

Auto Hold

How Does Auto Hold Work ......................247

Switching Auto Hold On and Off -

Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch Screen .........247

Switching Auto Hold On and Off -

Vehicles With: 15 Inch Screen .............247

Using Auto Hold ...........................................247

Auto Hold Indicators .................................248

Traction Control

What Is Traction Control ..........................249

How Does Traction Control Work .........249

Switching Traction Control On and Off

........................................................................249

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Traction Control Indicator .......................249

Traction Control – Troubleshooting .....250

Stability Control

How Does Stability Control Work ..........251

Switching Stability Control On and Off

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

Steering

Electric Power Steering ............................253

Steering – Troubleshooting ....................253

Parking Aids

Parking Aid Precautions ...........................254

Switching Parking Aid On and Off -

Vehicles With: 15 Inch Screen ............254

Switching Parking Aid On and Off -

Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch Screen .........255

Rear Parking Aid ..........................................255

Front Parking Aid ........................................256

Side Parking Aid ...........................................257

Parking Aid Indicators - Vehicles With:

12.3 Inch Screen ......................................258

Parking Aid Indicators - Vehicles With:

15 Inch Screen ..........................................258

Parking Aids – Troubleshooting ............259

Rear View Camera

What Is the Rear View Camera .............260

Rear View Camera Precautions ............260

Locating the Rear View Camera ...........260

Rear View Camera Guide Lines ..............261

Rear View Camera Settings .....................261

360 Degree Camera

What Is the 360 Degree Camera ..........263

How Does the 360 Degree Camera Work

........................................................................263

360 Degree Camera Precautions .........263

360 Degree Camera Limitations ..........263

Locating the 360 Degree Cameras ......263

360 Degree Camera Guide Lines .........264

360 Degree Camera Settings ................265

Active Park Assist

What Is Active Park Assist .......................267

How Does Active Park Assist Work ......267

Active Park Assist Precautions ..............267

Switching Active Park Assist On and Off

........................................................................267

Entering a Parallel Parking Space ........267

Entering a Perpendicular Parking Space

........................................................................268

Exiting a Parking Space ...........................268

Active Park Assist – Troubleshooting

........................................................................269

Cruise Control

What Is Cruise Control ...............................271

Switching Cruise Control On and Off

..........................................................................271

Setting the Cruise Control Speed ..........271

Canceling the Set Speed ..........................272

Resuming the Set Speed ..........................272

Cruise Control Indicators ..........................272

Adaptive Cruise Control

How Does Adaptive Cruise Control With

Stop and Go Work ..................................273

Adaptive Cruise Control Precautions

.........................................................................273

Adaptive Cruise Control Limitations

........................................................................274

Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On

and Off ........................................................275

Adaptive Cruise Control Automatic

Cancellation ..............................................276

Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control

Speed ..........................................................276

Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control Gap

.........................................................................277

Canceling the Set Speed .........................278

Resuming the Set Speed .........................278

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Overriding the Set Speed .........................279

Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators ......279

Switching From Adaptive Cruise Control

to Cruise Control - Vehicles With: 12.3

Inch Screen ...............................................280

Switching From Adaptive Cruise Control

to Cruise Control - Vehicles With: 15

Inch Screen ...............................................280

Lane Centering ............................................280

Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control ......283

Adaptive Cruise Control –

Troubleshooting ......................................285

BlueCruise

What Is BlueCruise ....................................288

How Does BlueCruise Work ...................288

BlueCruise Precautions ............................288

BlueCruise Requirements .......................289

BlueCruise Limitations .............................289

BlueCruise Settings - Vehicles With: 12.3

Inch Screen ...............................................290

BlueCruise Settings - Vehicles With: 15

Inch Screen ...............................................290

Switching BlueCruise On and Off ........290

BlueCruise Alerts .........................................291

BlueCruise Automatic Cancellation ......291

BlueCruise Indicators ................................292

BlueCruise – Troubleshooting ...............292

Drive Mode Control

What Is Drive Mode Control ...................294

How Does Drive Mode Control Work

........................................................................294

Selecting a Drive Mode ............................294

Drive Modes ..................................................294

Drive Mode Control – Troubleshooting

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

One Pedal Drive

What is One Pedal Drive ..........................296

One Pedal Drive Precautions .................296

One Pedal Drive Limitations ..................296

Switching One Pedal Drive On and Off -

Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch Screen .........296

Switching One Pedal Drive On and Off -

Vehicles With: 15 Inch Screen ............296

One Pedal Drive Indicators .....................296

Lane Keeping System

What Is the Lane Keeping System .......297

How Does the Lane Keeping System

Work .............................................................297

Lane Keeping System Precautions ......297

Lane Keeping System Limitations ........297

Switching the Lane Keeping System On

and Off .......................................................298

Switching the Lane Keeping System

Mode - Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch Screen

........................................................................298

Switching the Lane Keeping System

Mode - Vehicles With: 15 Inch Screen

........................................................................299

Alert Mode ....................................................299

Aid Mode .......................................................299

Alert and Aid Mode ...................................300

Lane Keeping System Indicators .........300

Lane Keeping System – Troubleshooting

.........................................................................301

Blind Spot Information

System

What Is Blind Spot Information System

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

How Does Blind Spot Information

System Work ...........................................304

Blind Spot Information System

Precautions ..............................................304

Blind Spot Information System

Limitations ................................................304

Blind Spot Information System

Requirements ..........................................304

Switching Blind Spot Information

System On and Off - Vehicles With:

12.3 Inch Screen ......................................304

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Switching Blind Spot Information

System On and Off - Vehicles With: 15

Inch Screen ...............................................305

Locating the Blind Spot Information

System Sensors ......................................305

Blind Spot Information System With

Trailer Coverage ......................................306

Blind Spot Information System

Indicators ...................................................307

Blind Spot Information System –

Troubleshooting .....................................308

Cross Traffic Alert

What Is Cross Traffic Alert ......................309

How Does Cross Traffic Alert Work ......309

Cross Traffic Alert Precautions .............309

Cross Traffic Alert Limitations ...............309

Switching Cross Traffic Alert On and Off

- Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch Screen .......310

Switching Cross Traffic Alert On and Off

- Vehicles With: 15 Inch Screen ..........310

Locating the Cross Traffic Alert Sensors

.........................................................................310

Cross Traffic Alert Indicators ....................311

Cross Traffic Alert – Troubleshooting

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

Pre-Collision Assist

What Is Pre-Collision Assist .....................312

How Does Pre-Collision Assist Work

.........................................................................312

Pre-Collision Assist Precautions ............312

Pre-Collision Assist Limitations .............313

Switching Pre-Collision Assist On and

Off - Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch Screen

.........................................................................314

Switching Pre-Collision Assist On and

Off - Vehicles With: 15 Inch Screen

.........................................................................314

Locating the Pre-Collision Assist Sensors

.........................................................................315

Distance Indication .....................................316

Distance Alert ................................................317

Automatic Emergency Braking ...............317

Evasive Steering Assist ..............................318

Pre-Collision Assist – Troubleshooting

.........................................................................319

Driver Alert

What Is Driver Alert ....................................322

How Does Driver Alert Work ...................322

Driver Alert Precautions ............................322

Driver Alert Limitations .............................322

Switching Driver Alert On and Off -

Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch Screen .........323

Switching Driver Alert On and Off -

Vehicles With: 15 Inch Screen .............323

Driver Alert – Troubleshooting ...............323

Speed Sign Recognition

What Is Speed Sign Recognition ..........324

How Does Speed Sign Recognition Work

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

Speed Sign Recognition Precautions

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

Speed Sign Recognition Limitations

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

Speed Sign Recognition Indicators ......324

Setting the Speed Sign Recognition

Speed Warning - Vehicles With: 12.3

Inch Screen ...............................................325

Setting the Speed Sign Recognition

Speed Warning - Vehicles With: 15 Inch

Screen .........................................................325

Setting the Speed Sign Recognition

Speed Tolerance - Vehicles With: 12.3

Inch Screen ...............................................325

Setting the Speed Sign Recognition

Speed Tolerance - Vehicles With: 15

Inch Screen ...............................................325

Speed Sign Recognition –

Troubleshooting ......................................326

Load Carrying

Load Carrying Precautions ......................328

Using a Slide-In Camper ..........................329

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Locating the Safety Compliance

Certification Labels ...............................329

What Is the Gross Axle Weight Rating

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

What Is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

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

What Is the Gross Combined Weight

Rating ..........................................................329

Calculating Payload ....................................331

Calculating the Load Limit .......................331

Luggage Compartment

Luggage Compartment Precautions

........................................................................334

Opening the Frunk ......................................334

Closing the Frunk ........................................336

Installing and Removing the Luggage

Compartment Cover .............................338

Adjusting the Luggage Compartment

Load Floor .................................................340

Luggage Compartment Anchor Points

.......................................................................340

Luggage Compartment –

Troubleshooting .....................................340

Pickup Bed

Pickup Bed Precautions ...........................343

Pickup Bed Anchor Points .......................343

Tailgate Anchor Points .............................345

Pickup Bed Ramps .....................................345

Connecting a Trailer

Connecting a Trailer Precautions .........348

Hitches ...........................................................348

Connecting a Trailer ..................................348

Trailer Lighting Check ...............................350

Connecting a Trailer – Troubleshooting

.........................................................................351

Towing a Trailer

Towing a Trailer Precautions ..................352

Trailer Brake Precautions .........................352

Towing a Trailer Limitations ....................353

Loading Your Trailer ...................................353

Trailer Towing Hints ...................................353

Launching or Retrieving a Boat or

Personal Watercraft ..............................354

Towing Weights and Dimensions .........354

Towing a Trailer – Troubleshooting ......356

Integrated Trailer Brake

Controller

What Is the Integrated Trailer Brake

Controller ..................................................358

Integrated Trailer Brake Controller

Precautions ..............................................358

Using the Integrated Trailer Brake

Controller ..................................................358

Adjusting the Integrated Trailer Brake

Controller Mode .....................................360

Integrated Trailer Brake Controller –

Troubleshooting .....................................360

Trailer Sway Control

How Does Trailer Sway Control Work

........................................................................362

Trailer Sway Control Precautions .........362

Switching Trailer Sway Control On and

Off - Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch Screen

........................................................................362

Switching Trailer Sway Control On and

Off - Vehicles With: 15 Inch Screen

........................................................................362

Trailer Reversing Aid -

Vehicles With: Pro Trailer
Backup Assist

What Is the Trailer Reversing Aid ..........363

How Does the Trailer Reversing Aid Work

........................................................................363

Trailer Reversing Aid Precautions .........363

Setting Up the Trailer Reversing Aid for

a Conventional Trailer ...........................363

Switching the Trailer Reversing Aid On

and Off .......................................................366

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Using the Trailer Reversing Aid Controller

.......................................................................366

Using the Trailer Reverse Guidance

Views ...........................................................367

Trailer Reversing Aid - Troubleshooting

.......................................................................369

Trailer Reversing Aid -

Vehicles With: Trailer
Reverse Guidance (TRG)

What Is the Trailer Reversing Aid ...........371

How Does the Trailer Reversing Aid Work

.........................................................................371

Trailer Reversing Aid Precautions ..........371

Setting Up the Trailer Reversing Aid for

a Conventional Trailer ............................371

Switching the Trailer Reversing Aid On

and Off ........................................................373

Using the Trailer Reverse Guidance

Views ...........................................................373

Trailer Reversing Aid - Troubleshooting

........................................................................375

Trailer Hitching Assistance

What Is Trailer Hitching Assistance ......377

How Does Trailer Hitching Assistance

Work .............................................................377

Trailer Hitching Assistance Precautions

.........................................................................377

Trailer Hitching Assistance Limitations

.........................................................................377

Switching Trailer Hitching Assistance On

and Off ........................................................378

Using Trailer Hitching Assistance .........378

Trailer Hitching Assistance Indicators

........................................................................379

Smart Hitch

What Is Smart Hitch .................................380

How Does Smart Hitch Work ................380

Smart Hitch Limitations ..........................380

Using Smart Hitch - Vehicles With: 12.3

Inch Screen ..............................................380

Using Smart Hitch - Vehicles With: 15

Inch Screen ................................................381

On-Board Scale

What Is On-Board Scale ..........................383

How Does On-Board Scale Work .........383

On-Board Scale Limitations ...................383

Using On-Board Scale - Vehicles With:

12.3 Inch Screen ......................................383

Using On-Board Scale - Vehicles With:

15 Inch Screen ..........................................384

Trailer Backup Assistance

What is Trailer Backup Assistance ......386

How Does Trailer Backup Assistance

Work ............................................................386

Trailer Backup Assistance Precautions

.......................................................................386

Setting Up the Trailer Backup Assistance

for a Conventional Trailer ....................386

Switching Trailer Backup Assistance On

and Off .......................................................390

Using the Trailer Backup Assistance

Controller ....................................................391

Using the Trailer Backup Assistance

Views ............................................................391

Trailer Backup Assistance –

Troubleshooting .....................................394

Trailer Reverse Guidance

What Is Trailer Reverse Guidance .........401

How Does Trailer Reverse Guidance

Work .............................................................401

Trailer Reverse Guidance Precautions

........................................................................401

Setting Up Trailer Reverse Guidance for

a Conventional Trailer ...........................401

Switching Trailer Reverse Guidance On

and Off .......................................................404

Using Trailer Reverse Guidance Views

.......................................................................405

Trailer Reverse Guidance –

Troubleshooting ......................................407

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Driving Hints

Off-Road Driving ..........................................413

Cold Weather Precautions .......................415

Driving on Snow and Ice ...........................415

Breaking-In .....................................................415

Electric Vehicle .............................................416

Floor Mats .......................................................417

Crash and Breakdown

Information

Roadside Assistance ..................................418

High Voltage Battery Vehicle Precautions

.........................................................................419

Switching the Hazard Flashers On and

Off ................................................................420

Jump Starting the Vehicle .......................420

Post-Crash Alert System ..........................421

Post Impact Braking ..................................422

Automatic Crash Shutoff .........................422

Recovery Towing .........................................422

Transporting the Vehicle ..........................423

Towing Your Vehicle

Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle

........................................................................425

Emergency Towing - Vehicles With: 12.3

Inch Screen ...............................................425

Emergency Towing - Vehicles With: 15

Inch Screen ...............................................425

Towing Your Vehicle – Troubleshooting

........................................................................426

Fuses

Fuse Precautions .........................................427

Under Hood Fuse Box ...............................427

Body Control Module Fuse Box .............432

Identifying Fuse Types ..............................435

Fuses – Troubleshooting .........................435

Maintenance

Maintenance Precautions .......................436

Opening and Closing the Hood .............436

Under Hood Overview ..............................436

Checking the Coolant ................................437

12V Battery ....................................................439

12V Battery – Troubleshooting ..............439

Adjusting the Headlamps .......................440

Exterior Bulbs ................................................441

Interior Bulbs .................................................441

Vehicle Care

Cleaning Products ......................................442

Cleaning the Exterior .................................442

Cleaning the Interior ..................................444

Repairing Minor Paint Damage .............447

Waxing Your Vehicle ..................................447

Storing Your Vehicle

Preparing Your Vehicle for Storage ......448

Removing Your Vehicle From Storage

.......................................................................449

Wheel and Tire Information

Locating the Tire label .............................450

Department of Transportation Uniform

Tire Quality Grades ...............................450

Information on the Tire Sidewall ...........451

Glossary of Tire Terminology .................456

Tire Replacement Requirements ..........457

Using Snow Chains ....................................459

Tire Care

Checking the Tire Pressures ....................461

Inflating the Tires ........................................461

Inspecting the Tire for Wear ...................462

Inspecting the Tire for Damage ............462

Inspecting the Wheel Valve Stems ......463

Tire Rotation .................................................463

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Tire Pressure Monitoring

System

What Is the Tire Pressure Monitoring

System .......................................................465

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Overview ...................................................465

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Precautions ..............................................466

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Limitations ...............................................466

Viewing the Tire Pressures ......................467

Resetting Tire Pressure Monitoring

System ........................................................467

Tire Pressure Monitoring System –

Troubleshooting ......................................470

Changing a Road Wheel

Changing a Flat Tire ...................................472

Wheel Nuts ...................................................479

Capacities and Specifications

Motorcraft Parts .........................................480

Cooling System Capacity and

Specification ...........................................480

Air Conditioning System Capacity and

Specification .............................................481

Washer Fluid Specification .....................482

Brake Fluid Specification .........................482

Vehicle Identification

Vehicle Identification Number ..............484

Connected Vehicle

What Is a Connected Vehicle .................485

Connected Vehicle Requirements .......485

Connected Vehicle Limitations .............485

Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile

Network .....................................................485

Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-Fi

Network - Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch

Screen ........................................................486

Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-Fi

Network - Vehicles With: 15 Inch

Screen ........................................................486

Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting

.......................................................................486

Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot -

Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch
Screen

Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot ........488

Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot

Name or Password ................................488

Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot – Troubleshooting

.......................................................................489

Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot -

Vehicles With: 15 Inch
Screen

Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot ........490

Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot

Name or Password ................................490

Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot – Troubleshooting

.........................................................................491

Audio System - Vehicles With:

12.3 Inch Screen

Audio System Precautions .....................492

Identifying the Audio Unit .......................492

Switching the Audio Unit On and Off

........................................................................492

Selecting the Audio Source ....................492

Playing or Pausing the Audio Source

........................................................................492

Adjusting the Volume ...............................493

Switching Shuffle Mode On and Off

........................................................................493

Switching Repeat Mode On and Off

........................................................................493

Setting a Memory Preset .........................493

Muting the Audio ........................................493

Adjusting the Sound Settings ................493

Setting the Clock and Date ....................494

AM/FM Radio ..............................................494

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Switching the Display On and Off .......495

Digital Radio .................................................495

Satellite Radio .............................................496

Audio System – Troubleshooting ........499

Audio System - Vehicles With:

15 Inch Screen

Audio System Precautions .....................503

Switching the Audio Unit On and Off

........................................................................503

Selecting the Audio Source ....................503

Playing or Pausing the Audio Source

........................................................................503

Adjusting the Volume ...............................503

Switching Shuffle Mode On and Off

........................................................................503

Switching Repeat Mode On and Off

........................................................................503

Setting a Memory Preset .........................503

Muting the Audio ........................................504

Adjusting the Sound Settings ...............504

Setting the Clock and Date ....................504

AM/FM Radio ...............................................505

Digital Radio .................................................505

Satellite Radio .............................................506

Audio System – Troubleshooting ........509

Center Display Overview -

Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch
Screen

Center Display Precautions .....................513

Center Display Limitations .......................513

Status Bar .......................................................513

Feature Bar ....................................................514

Information On Demand Screen ...........515

Rebooting the Center Display .................515

Center Display Overview -

Vehicles With: 15 Inch
Screen

Center Display Precautions .....................516

Center Display Limitations .......................516

Status Bar ......................................................516

Accessing Feature Drawers ......................517

Rebooting the Center Display .................517

Voice Interaction - Vehicles

With: 15 Inch Screen

What is Voice Interaction .........................518

Setting the Wake Word .............................518

Beginning a Voice Interaction .................518

Voice Interaction Examples .....................518

Voice Interaction - Vehicles

With: 12.3 Inch Screen

What is Voice Interaction ..........................521

Setting the Wake Word .............................521

Beginning a Voice Interaction .................521

Voice Interaction Examples .....................521

Alexa Built-In

What is Alexa Built-In ...............................524

Alexa Built-In Requirements ..................524

Signing Into Your Account - Vehicles

With: 12.3 Inch Screen ...........................524

Signing Into Your Account - Vehicles

With: 15 Inch Screen ..............................524

Using Alexa Built-In ...................................524

Alexa Built-In Settings - Vehicles With:

12.3 Inch Screen .......................................525

Alexa Built-In Settings - Vehicles With:

15 Inch Screen ..........................................525

Phone - Vehicles With: 12.3

Inch Screen

Phone Precautions .....................................527

Connecting Your Phone ............................527

Phone Menu ..................................................527

Making and Receiving a Phone Call .....529

Sending and Receiving a Text Message

........................................................................530

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Switching Text Message Notification On

and Off ........................................................531

Phone - Vehicles With: 15 Inch

Screen

Phone Precautions .....................................532

Connecting Your Phone ............................532

Phone Menu ..................................................532

Making and Receiving a Phone Call .....533

Sending and Receiving a Text Message

........................................................................534

Switching Text Message Notification On

and Off .......................................................535

Bluetooth® - Vehicles With:

12.3 Inch Screen

Connecting a Bluetooth® Device .........536

Playing Media Using Bluetooth® .........536

Bluetooth® - Vehicles With: 15

Inch Screen

Connecting a Bluetooth® Device .........537

Playing Media Using Bluetooth® ..........537

Apps - Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch

Screen

App Precautions .........................................538

App Requirements .....................................538

Accessing Apps ...........................................538

Enabling Apps on an iOS Device ..........538

Enabling Apps on an Android Device

........................................................................538

Switching Apple CarPlay On and Off

........................................................................539

Switching Android Auto On and Off ....539

Apps - Vehicles With: 15 Inch

Screen

App Precautions .........................................540

App Requirements .....................................540

Accessing Apps ...........................................540

Enabling Apps on an iOS Device ..........540

Enabling Apps on an Android Device

.......................................................................540

Switching Apple CarPlay On and Off

.........................................................................541

Switching Android Auto On and Off .....541

Personal Profiles

How Do Personal Profiles Work ............542

Enabling or Disabling Personal Profiles

........................................................................542

Creating a Personal Profile .....................543

Linking or Unlinking a Personal Profile to

a Remote Control ...................................543

Linking or Unlinking a Personal Profile to

a Device .....................................................544

Personal Profile Settings .........................544

Navigation - Vehicles With:

12.3 Inch Screen

Connected Navigation ..............................545

Accessing Navigation ................................545

Navigation Map Updates .........................545

Adjusting the Map ......................................545

Live Traffic .....................................................545

Setting a Destination ................................545

Waypoints ......................................................547

Route Guidance ...........................................547

Trailer Towing Navigation ........................548

Navigation - Vehicles With: 15

Inch Screen

Connected Navigation ..............................549

Accessing Navigation ...............................549

Navigation Map Updates ........................549

Adjusting the Map ......................................549

Live Traffic .....................................................549

Setting a Destination ................................549

Waypoints ......................................................551

Route Guidance ............................................551

Trailer Towing Navigation ........................552

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Driver Identification

How Does Driver Identification Work

........................................................................553

Signing In as a Driver .................................553

Driver Identification – Troubleshooting

........................................................................553

Vehicle System Updates -

Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch
Screen

Updating the Vehicle Systems Wirelessly

........................................................................554

Performing a Master Reset .....................555

Vehicle System Updates -

Vehicles With: 15 Inch
Screen

Updating the Vehicle Systems Wirelessly

........................................................................556

Performing a Master Reset ......................557

Accessories

Accessories ...................................................558

Ford Protect

What Is Ford Protect .................................559

Scheduled Maintenance

General Maintenance Information .......561

Normal Scheduled Maintenance .........563

Customer Information

Rollover Warning ........................................565

The Better Business Bureau Auto Line

Program .....................................................565

The Mediation and Arbitration Program

.......................................................................566

Ordering a Canadian French Owner's

Manual .......................................................566

Reporting Safety Defects in the United

States ..........................................................567

Reporting Safety Defects in Canada

........................................................................567

Radio Frequency Certification Labels

.......................................................................568

Perchlorate ....................................................597

Replacement Parts Recommendation

........................................................................597

Mobile Communications Equipment

.......................................................................598

End User License Agreement ................599

Appendices

Electromagnetic Compatibility .............625

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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
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Canada

Customer Relationship Center
Ford Motor Company of Canada Limited
P.O. Box 2000
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Customer Relationship Centre
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New Zealand

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Manukau City 2241
Telephone: [phone] (FORDNZ)
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China - Imported Vehicle

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

China - Chang’An Ford

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Telephone: [phone]
Mobile: [phone]
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Asia Pacific Direct Markets
(APDM)

E-mail: [e-mail]

Caribbean, Central America and
Israel

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

Argentina

Telephone: [phone]

Brazil

www.ford.com.br

North Africa

E-mail: [e-mail]

South Africa

Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Sub-Saharan Africa

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Puerto Rico

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Inc.
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Caparra Heights Station
San Juan, PR 00922-1957
1-800-392-3673 (FORD)
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E-mail: [e-mail]
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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
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Kuwait: 22280384
Local telephone number for Kuwait: +965
1 898900
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E-mail: [e-mail]
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South Korea

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

Philippines

Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Thailand

Telephone: 1383
E-mail: [e-mail]

Vietnam

Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

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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
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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
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digital version, that is available in your
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Illustrations

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

USING THIS PUBLICATION

To quickly locate information about your
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SYMBOLS USED ON YOUR VEHICLE

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

Airbag

E162384

Air conditioning system

E231157

Air conditioning system lubricant
type

Anti-lock braking system

Avoid smoking, flames or sparks

Battery

Battery acid

Blower motor

Brake fluid - non petroleum
based

Brake system

E270480

Brake system

E139223

Cabin air filter

Child safety door lock or unlock

Child seat lower anchor

E141128

Child seat tether anchor

E332905

Cruise control

Do not open when hot

Electric Parking brake

Explosive gas

Fan warning

Fasten seatbelt

E231160

Flammable

Front fog lamps

Fuse compartment

Hazard flashers

Headlamp high beams

E270968

Headlamps on

Heated rear window

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Hill descent control

E270945

Horn control

Interior luggage compartment
release

Jack

Keep out of reach of children

Lighting control

Low tire pressure warning

Maintain correct fluid level

Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(MIL)

Note operating instructions

Panic alarm

E139213

Parking aid

Parking lamps

Passenger airbag activated

Passenger airbag deactivated

Power steering fluid

Power windows front/rear

Power window lockout

E231159

Requires registered technician

E65963

Safety alert

See Owner's Manual

E231158

See Service Manual

Side airbag

Shield the eyes

E138639

Stability control

E130458

Stability control off

E332910

Trail control

Turn Signal

Windshield defrosting system

Windshield wiping system

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Windshield wash and wipe

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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 battery
charge level and tire pressure.

• 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 485).

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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 the high voltage battery, throttle, and
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.

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

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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 digital music player. You can delete
some of this data and also choose whether
to share it through the services to which
you subscribe. See Enabling and

Disabling the Modem (page 485).

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.

Note: The modem continues to send this
information unless you disable the modem
or stop the modem from sharing vehicle
data by changing the modem settings. See
Connected Vehicle (page 485).

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 a
modem, visit www.FordConnected.com.

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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 share your
vehicle data with mobile apps on your
device through the system. See App
Requirements (page 538).

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
SYNC 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
master reset function to erase the stored
information. See Performing a Master
Reset (page 555).

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

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 battery shut-off. Certain versions or
updates to the emergency call system may
also be capable of electronically or 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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STEERING WHEEL

A B

F E CD

E359276

See Switching Cruise Control On and Off (page 271). See Switching
Adaptive Cruise Control On and Off (page 275).

A

See Using the Instrument Cluster Display Controls (page 142).B
See Selecting a Radio Station (page 494). See Selecting a Radio Station

(page 505).

C

See Making and Receiving a Phone Call (page 529). See Making and
Receiving a Phone Call (page 533).

D

See What is Voice Interaction (page 518). See What is Voice Interaction
(page 521).

E

See Adjusting the Volume (page 493). See Adjusting the Volume (page

503).

F

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INSTRUMENT PANEL - VEHICLES WITH: 12.3 INCH SCREEN

E359111

A

B

C

D

GH F E

See Switching the 360 Degree Camera On and Off (page 265).A
See Switching the Hazard Flashers On and Off (page 420).B
See Switching Traction Control On and Off (page 249).C
See Feature Bar (page 514).D
See Opening the Glove Compartment (page 192).E
See Identifying the Climate Control Unit (page 150).F
See Switching the Audio Unit On and Off (page 492).G
See Using the Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (page 358).H

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INSTRUMENT PANEL - VEHICLES WITH: 15 INCH SCREEN

B

A

DE CFG

E359110

See Status Bar (page 516).A
See Opening the Glove Compartment (page 192).B
See Locating the Power Outlets (page 183).C
See Switching Traction Control On and Off (page 249).D
See What is the Rear Parking Aid (page 255).E
See Switching the Hazard Flashers On and Off (page 420).F
See Using the Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (page 358).G

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VEHICLE INTERIOR

CD

A B

E359109

See Shifting Your Vehicle Into Gear (page 228).A
See Using the Center Console Work Surface (page 190).B
See Folding the Seats (page 171).C
See Sitting in the Correct Position (page 162).D

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FRONT EXTERIOR

A

BCE

D

E359108

See Opening the Frunk from Inside Your Vehicle (page 334).A
See Folding the Exterior Mirrors (page 132). See Folding the Exterior Mirrors

(page 132).

B

See Locating the Charge Port (page 207).C
See Exterior Lighting Control (page 114).D
See Accessing the Front Towing Point (page 422).E

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REAR EXTERIOR

A B

D C

E

E359107

See Locating the Outlets (page 184).A
See Removing and Installing the Tailgate (page 92). See Removing and

Installing the Tailgate (page 96).

B

See Locating the Rear Parking Aid Sensors (page 255).C
See Connecting a Trailer (page 348).D
See Opening the Tailgate From Outside Your Vehicle (page 92). See

Opening the Tailgate From Inside Your Vehicle (page 95).

E

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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.

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.

• 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.

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

Crew Cab

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The lower child restraint anchors are at the
rear section of the rear seat between the
cushion and seat backrest.

LOCATING THE CHILD RESTRAINT
TOP TETHER ANCHOR POINTS

Crew Cab

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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

Seatbelt Only

LATCH (Lower Anchors

Only)

Combined Weight of Child

and Child Restraint

XXUp to 65 lb (29 kg)

XOver 65 lb (29 kg)

Forward Facing Child Restraints

Seatbelt and LATCH
(Lower Anchors and

Top Tether Anchor)

Seatbelt and Top

Tether Anchor

LATCH (Lower

Anchors and Top

Tether Anchor)

Combined Weight of

Child and Child

Restraint

XXXUp to 65 lb (29 kg)

XXOver 65 lb (29 kg)

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CHILD RESTRAINTS RECOMMENDATION

Recommended Restraint TypeChild Size, Height, Weight, or Age

Use a child restraint (sometimes

called an infant carrier, convertible

seat, or toddler seat).

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

age four or younger).

Use a belt-positioning booster

seat.

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).

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.

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).

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.

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.

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

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3. While holding the shoulder and lap belt
portions together, route the tongue
through the child restraint according
to the child restraint manufacturer's
instructions. Make sure you did not
twist the belt webbing.

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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.

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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.

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8. Remove remaining slack from the belt.
Force the seat down with extra weight,
for example, by pressing down or
kneeling on the child restraint while
pulling up on the shoulder belt in order
to force slack from the belt. This is
necessary to remove the remaining
slack that 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.

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

To check this, grab the seat at the belt path
and attempt to move it side to side and
forward and back. There should be no
more than 1 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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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 rear seat are spaced 25.7 in
(652 mm) apart. The standardized spacing
for LATCH lower anchors is 11 in (280 mm)
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.

ATTACHING THE REAR SEAT
TETHER STRAP

Crew Cab

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There are three loops of webbing above
the back of the rear seat. Use these loops
as routing loops and anchor loops for up
to three child restraint tether straps.

For example, you can use the center loop
as a routing loop for a child restraint in the
center rear seat and as an anchoring loop
for child restraints installed in the
outermost rear seats.

Many tether straps cannot be tightened if
the tether strap is hooked to the loop
directly behind the child restraint.

To provide a tight tether strap:

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1. Route the vehicle tether loop between
the head restraint posts, then route the
child restraint tether strap through the
loop, forward of the head restraint.

2. Hook the strap to the vehicle tether
anchor loop in the adjacent seating
position. If using the driver side, pass
the strap behind the shoulder belt for
the center seat. Put the tether strap
through the routing loop. The head
restraint support post holds the child
restraint tightly, but the head restraint
post is not strong enough to hold the
child restraint during a crash.

3. Tighten the tether strap according to
the child restraint manufacturer's
instructions.

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

If your child restraint system has a tether
strap, and the child restraint manufacturer
recommends its use, we also recommend
its use.

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:

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• 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.

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• High-back booster seats
If, with a backless booster seat, you cannot

find a seating position that adequately
supports your child's head, a high-back
booster seat would be a better choice.

Children and booster seats vary in size and
shape. Choose a booster that keeps the
lap belt low and snug across the hips,
never up across the stomach, and lets you
adjust the shoulder belt to cross the chest
and rest snugly near the center of the
shoulder.

The following drawings compare the ideal
fit 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
child safety locks on.

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A child safety lock is on the rear edge of
each rear door and must be set separately
for each door.

Left-Hand Side

Turn it clockwise to switch the child lock
on and counterclockwise to switch it off.

Right-Hand Side

Turn it counterclockwise to switch the child
lock on and clockwise to switch it off.

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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 rear outermost seating
positions.

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A seatbelt warning light and
chime.

Crash sensors and monitoring
system with 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

This applies to all seating positions.

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1. Insert the seatbelt tongue into the
buckle until you hear a snap and feel it
latch.

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2. Press the button to release the
seatbelt.

Fastening the Cinch Tongue

WARNING: Always drive and ride

with your seatback upright and the lap
belt snug and low across the hips.

1. Pull the seatbelt from the retractor so
the shoulder belt portion of the
seatbelt crosses your shoulder and
chest.

2. Make sure the belt is not twisted. If the
belt is twisted, remove the twist.

3. Insert the belt tongue into the proper
buckle for your seating position until
you hear a snap and feel it latch.

4. Pull on the tongue to make sure it is
securely fastened to the buckle.

While you are fastened in the seatbelt, the
seatbelt with a cinch tongue adjusts to
your movement. However, if you brake
hard, turn hard, or if your vehicle receives
an impact of 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, the
seatbelt locks to help reduce your forward
movement.

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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

WHAT IS AUTOMATIC LOCKING
MODE

This feature keeps the seatbelts
pre-locked. The belt still retracts to remove
any slack in the shoulder belt.

WHEN TO USE AUTOMATIC
LOCKING MODE

Use this mode any time you install a child
restraint in any seating position. Properly
restrain children 12 years old and under in
the rear seat whenever possible. See Child

Safety (page 36).
Note: Automatic locking mode is not

available on the driver seatbelt.

ENGAGING AUTOMATIC LOCKING
MODE

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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.

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.

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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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1. Pull 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.

ADJUSTING THE SEATBELT LENGTH

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1. Pull some seatbelt webbing out of the
shoulder belt retractor.

2. While holding the webbing below the
tongue, grasp the metal tip of the
tongue so that it is parallel to the
webbing and slide the tongue up.

3. Provide enough lap belt length so that
the tongue can reach the buckle.

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SEATBELT REMINDER

HOW DOES THE SEATBELT
REMINDER WORK

This feature supplements the seatbelt
warning function by providing additional
reminders that intermittently sound a tone
and illuminate the seatbelt warning lamp
when you are in the driver seat or you have
a front seat passenger and a seatbelt is
unbuckled.

The system uses information from the
front passenger sensing system to
determine if a front seat passenger is
present and therefore potentially in need
of a warning. To avoid the system
switching on the Belt-Minder feature for
objects you place on the front passenger
seat, only the front seat passengers receive
warnings as determined by the front
passenger sensing system.

If the Belt-Minder warnings expire
(warnings for about five minutes) for one
passenger (driver or front passenger), the
other passenger can still cause the
Belt-Minder feature to switch on.

ThenIf

The Belt-Minder feature will not activate.You and the front seat passenger buckle
your seatbelts before you switch the igni­tion on or less than 1–2 minutes elapse after
you switch the ignition on...

The Belt-Minder feature activates, the

seatbelt warning lamp illuminates and an

indicator tone sounds for 6 seconds every

25 seconds, repeating for about 5 minutes

or until you and the front seat passenger

buckle your seatbelts.

You or the front seat passenger do not
buckle your seatbelts before your vehicle
reaches at least 6.0 mph (9.7 km/h) and
1–2 minutes elapse after you switch the
ignition on...

The Belt-Minder feature activates, the

seatbelt warning lamp illuminates and an

indicator tone sounds for 6 seconds every

25 seconds, repeating for about 5 minutes

or until you and the front seat passenger

buckle your seatbelts.

The seatbelt for the driver or front
passenger is unbuckled for about 1 minute
while the vehicle is traveling at least

6.0 mph (9.7 km/h) and more than 1–2
minutes elapse after you switch the ignition
on...

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SEATBELT REMINDER
INDICATORS

A warning lamp illuminates if the ignition
is on, a front seat is occupied and the
seatbelt has not been fastened.

The warning lamp illuminates
until you fasten your seatbelt.

SEATBELT REMINDER AUDIBLE
WARNINGS

A warning tone sounds and the warning
lamp illuminates if you are not wearing
your seatbelt when your vehicle exceeds
a relatively low speed.

The warning tone sounds for a short period
of time or until you fasten your seatbelt.

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.

Note: If you are using MyKey, you cannot
disable the seatbelt reminder. Also, if the
seatbelt reminder has been previously
disabled, it will be re-enabled during the use
of MyKey. See MyKey™ (page 76).

Read Steps 1 - 4 before proceeding with
the programming procedure.

Make sure that:

• The parking brake is set.

• The transmission is in park (P).

• The ignition is off.

• The driver and front passenger

seatbelts are unfastened.

1. Switch the ignition on. Do not start the
engine.

2. Wait about one minute until the
seatbelt warning light switches off.
After Step 2, wait an additional five
seconds before proceeding with Step

3. Once you start Step 3, you must
complete the procedure within 30
seconds.

3. For the seating position you are
switching off, buckle then unbuckle the
seatbelt three times at a moderate
speed, ending in the unbuckled state.
After Step 3, the seatbelt warning light
switches on.

4. When the seatbelt warning light is on,
buckle then unbuckle the seatbelt.
After Step 4, 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.

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• 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 446).

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.

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.

• 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, front
passenger sensing system and
indicator lights.

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HOW DO THE FRONT AIRBAGS WORK

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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

62).

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
while maintaining vehicle control.

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.

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The system consists of the following:

• A label or embossed side panel
indicating that side airbags are fitted
to your vehicle.

• Side airbags inside the driver and front
passenger seat backrests.

• Crash sensors and monitoring system
with readiness indicator. See Crash
Sensors and Airbag Indicator (page

62).

HOW DO THE KNEE AIRBAGS WORK

Driver and passenger knee airbags are
under or within the instrument panel.
During a crash, the restraints control
module may activate the driver and
passenger knee airbags (individually or
both) based on crash severity and
respective occupant conditions. Under
certain crash and occupant conditions, the
driver and passenger knee airbags may
deploy (individually or both) but the
corresponding front airbag may not
activate. It is important to be properly
seated and restrained to reduce the risk of
death or serious injury.

Make sure the knee airbags are
operating properly. See Crash

Sensors and Airbag Indicator

(page 62).

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.

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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.

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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 62).

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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Children must always be properly
restrained. Accident statistics suggest that
children are safer when properly restrained
in the rear seating positions than in the
front seating position. Failure to follow
these instructions may increase the risk of
injury in a crash.

FRONT PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM

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.

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The indicator lamps are in the overhead
console.

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.

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.

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• 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.

• 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 62).

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.

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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 19).

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.

FRONT PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM INDICATORS

Passenger AirbagPassenger Airbag Status

Indicator

Occupant

DisabledOFF: IlluminatedEmpty

ON: Not Illuminated

DisabledOFF: IlluminatedChild

ON: Not Illuminated

EnabledOFF: Not IlluminatedAdult

ON: Illuminated

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CRASH SENSORS AND AIRBAG INDICATOR

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.

• 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 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.

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 knee airbag(s) deploy based on
crash severity and occupant conditions.

• 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.

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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 a SYNC 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 battery 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 will deploy an airbag or
activate the battery shut-off. If a
connected cell phone sustains damage or
loses its connection to SYNC during a
crash, SYNC will search for and try to
connect to a previously paired cell phone.
SYNC will then attempt to call the
emergency services.

Before making the call:

• SYNC provides about 10 seconds to
cancel the call. If you fail to cancel the
call, SYNC attempts to dial 911.

• SYNC says the following, or a similar
message: "SYNC 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 SYNC
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.

• SYNC is 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 SYNC.

• A connected Bluetooth® enabled
phone must have the ability to make
and maintain an outgoing call at the
time of the incident.

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• 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 off and the phone connected
to SYNC, an icon displays on the status bar.

Note: Every phone operates differently.
While SYNC 911 Assist works with most
cellular phones, some may have trouble
using this feature.

EMERGENCY CALL LIMITATIONS

The SYNC 911 Assist feature only operates
in the U.S., Canada or in a territory in which
911 is the emergency number. The following
are limitations of this feature:

• Your cellular phone or 911 Assist
hardware sustains damage in a crash.

• The vehicle's battery or the SYNC
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
5 ft (1.5 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

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

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Press the button to unlock all
doors. See Unlocking and

Locking the Doors Using the

Remote Control (page 84).

Lock

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Press the button to lock all
doors. See Unlocking and

Locking the Doors Using the

Remote Control (page 84).

Frunk

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Press the button twice to open
the frunk. See Opening the

Frunk Using the Remote

Control (page 335).

Tailgate (If Equipped)

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Press the button twice to open
the tailgate. See Opening the

Tailgate Using the Remote

Control (page 95).

Panic Alarm

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Press the button to sound the
panic alarm. See Sounding the
Panic Alarm (page 68).

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REMOVING THE KEY BLADE

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Push the release button on your passive
key and pull the key blade out.

SOUNDING THE PANIC ALARM

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Press the button to sound the
panic alarm. Press the button
again, or switch the ignition on

to turn it off.

Note: The panic alarm only operates when
the ignition is off.

LOCATING YOUR VEHICLE

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Press the lock button twice
within three seconds. The turn
signal lamps flash.

Note: We recommend you use this method
to locate your vehicle.

CHANGING THE REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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

Programming Backup Location

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1. Access the backup slot.

2. Place the first programmed remote in
the backup slot with your foot off the
brake pedal, press and release the push
button ignition switch.

3. Wait five seconds and then press and
release the push button ignition switch
again.

4. Remove the remote control.

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5. Within 10 seconds, place a second
programmed remote control in the
backup slot. Press and release the
push button ignition switch.

6. 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.

7. Remove the remote control.

8. 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 8.
If you are still unsuccessful, take your
vehicle to an authorized dealer.

KEYS AND REMOTE CONTROLS – TROUBLESHOOTING

KEYS AND REMOTE CONTROLS – INFORMATION MESSAGES

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WHAT IS PHONE AS A KEY

Phone as a Key allows you to use your
phone in place of a passive key.

You can use your phone for the following
functions:

• Remote locking and unlocking.

• Passive entry and exit.

• Passive start and drive the vehicle.

• Remote start.

• Memory function recall.

PHONE AS A KEY LIMITATIONS

Limitations can vary based on the make
and model of your phone, phone location
and physical obstructions.

The following items could impact Phone
as a Key performance or prevent
functionality in some cases:

• The typical operating range for Phone
as a Key is 131 ft (40 m).

• Your Bluetooth® connection is not
enabled, is disrupted, or out of range.

• Your Phone as a Key is not active or
enabled on at least one phone.

• Your vehicle battery has depleted.

• Your phone battery has depleted.

• Interference from other devices using

radio frequencies or physical
obstructions.

• Your phone is too close to metal
objects or other electronic devices.

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

PROGRAMMING YOUR PHONE

To program your smartphone as phone as
a key:

1. Visit your device's app store to
download the FordPass app.

2. Create a new account or sign-in to an
existing account on the FordPass app.

3. Add the vehicle identification number
to your account and follow the
prompts in the FordPass app to
complete the Sync Connect
Authorization process.

4. After the authorization is complete, you
can set up phone as a key following the
prompts in the FordPass app.

5. After phone as a key is set up, you can
set up the backup start passcode by
following the prompts on your
touchscreen.

Note: Keep your new backup start
passcode with you in case of an emergency.

Resetting Phone as a Key

1. Access the vehicle drawer on the
touchscreen.

2. Press SETTINGS.

3. Press General.

4. Press Reset.

5. Press the app connect reset option.

6. Press Reset All.

7. Confirm you would like to continue with
erasing all phone as a key settings, keys
and backup start passcodes.

8. Press Continue.

9. Confirm you are aware you are
de-authorizing all authorized users and
FordPass Connect settings.

10. Press Continue.

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USING THE VALET MODE

Classic Valet Mode

Enabling Valet Mode

Make sure the remote control is in your
vehicle.

1. Access the vehicle drawer on the
touchscreen.

2. Press CONTROLS.

3. Press Valet Mode.

4. Enter a four digit code to lock the
touchscreen.

5. Re-enter the same four digit code to
complete enabling valet mode.

Disabling Valet Mode

1. Press Exit Valet Mode.

2. Enter your four digit code to disable
valet mode and unlock your
touchscreen.

Enhanced Valet Mode

Enabling Valet Mode

Have your backup start passcode
completely set up before using valet mode.
See Programming Your Phone (page

72).

Note: If your vehicle detects a remote
control, the system defaults to classic valet
mode.

1. Access the vehicle drawer on the
touchscreen.

2. Press CONTROLS.

3. Press Valet Mode.

Note: If the system detects a valid phone
as a key, the temporary passcode displays
in both the touchscreen and mobile app.

Note: If the system does not detect a valid
phone as a key, it prompts you to enter your
backup start passcode on the touchscreen.
Once validated, the temporary passcode
displays on the touchscreen.

4. Provide the valet the first five digits of
the passcode to enter on the keyless
entry keypad to unlock your vehicle.

5. Provide the valet the eight-digit
passcode to enter on the touchscreen
to start and drive your vehicle.

Disabling Valet Mode

1. Press Exit Valet Mode.

Note: If the system detects an authorized
phone as a key, valet mode disables.

Note: If the system does not detect a valid
phone as a key, it prompts you to enter your
backup start passcode. Once validated,
valet mode disables.

USING THE BACKUP START PASSCODE

Make sure you have phone as a key active
on at least one phone to use a previously
created backup start passcode. See
Programming Your Phone (page 72).

1. Press the brake pedal and the push
button start. If the system does not
detect a valid phone as a key or remote
control, a message appears on the
touchscreen and prompts you for your
backup start passcode.

Note: The touchscreen times out after 30
seconds with no interaction.

Note: If the backup start passcode screen
does not appear, press the brake pedal and
push button start again.

2. Use the touchscreen to enter your
backup start passcode.

3. After entering your passcode, press
return within 30 seconds.

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4. Once the system validates the backup
start passcode, a message alerts you
to start your vehicle.

5. Press the brake pedal and the push
button start within 20 seconds to start
the vehicle.

6. If your vehicle does not start, repeat
steps 1-5.

System Lockout

The system locks after five combined
incorrect attempts of the following:

• Entering a backup start passcode.

• Resetting a current passcode.

• Entering a valet mode passcode.

Note: The system remains locked for five
minutes. After five minutes the system
allows codes to be entered again.

PHONE AS A KEY – TROUBLESHOOTING

PHONE AS A KEY – FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS

How can I tell if my vehicle has Phone
as a Key?

The touchscreen shows the Phone as
a Key reset option if your vehicle has
Phone as a Key. If you have registered
your vehicle through the FordPass app,
a control button appears on the home
screen of the FordPass app.

What happens if I cannot unlock the
vehicle with Phone as a Key?

Attempt to move your phone closer to
the vehicle. Check that the FordPass
app is still running and that the Phone
as a Key control screen shows
connected. If the phone is connected,
attempt to press the remote unlock
button in the FordPass app. If the
phone is not connected or the remote
unlock button does not work in the
FordPass app, attempt to force close
and restart the app.

Why do I get a No Key Detected
message in the instrument cluster
display when I am using Phone as a Key
and my phone is in the car?

Your phone’s Bluetooth connection
has been disrupted or is not
connected. Try reconnecting your
phone's Bluetooth connection. Move
the phone closer to the center of the
vehicle near the cup holder or center
console. Verify your Phone as a Key is
still active, enabled and has not been
revoked.

What do I do if my phone is lost,
damaged, or the battery has depleted?

Use the Backup Start Passcode that
you created to protect you in the event
that you lose your phone, damage it,
or the battery depletes. See Using
the Backup Start Passcode (page

73).

How many phones can I use for Phone
as a Key?

You can program and activate up to
four phones with Phone as a Key to
your vehicle.

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How does a valet drive my car if I only
use my Phone as a Key?

Have the valet use the temporary valet
passcode that you created when using
valet mode. See Using the Valet

Mode (page 73).

I uninstalled my FordPass app and
reinstalled it. Why am I not able to get
a new Phone as a Key?

Remove the Phone as a Key that was
previously associated with your phone
or reset Phone as a Key from your
vehicle, and then request a new Phone
as a Key. See Connecting Your

Phone (page 527).

Why can I not remotely start the vehicle
with my Phone as a Key?

Using the FordPass app, verify your
Phone as a Key setup is complete and
enabled via Bluetooth connection on
at least one phone. If Bluetooth has
connected but Phone as a Key setup
is not complete, complete the setup
of your Phone as a Key, as prompted
from the FordPass app. See
Connecting Your Phone (page 527).

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WHAT IS MYKEY

MyKey allows you to program keys and
mobile devices with restricted driving
modes to promote good driving habits.

MYKEY SETTINGS

NON-CONFIGURABLE MYKEY
SETTINGS

Seatbelt Reminder or Belt­Minder™

MyKey mutes the audio system until the
front seat belts are buckled.

Note: If your vehicle includes an AM/FM
radio or a very basic audio system, then the
radio may not mute.

Satellite Radio (If Equipped)

Some Satellite radio channels have
restricted access to adult radio content.

Driving and Parking Aids

Settings for parking aids, blind spot
information system, and cross traffic alert
cannot be configured. These systems turn
on when the vehicle turns on and cannot
be switched off with a MyKey.

Settings for pre-collision assist and lane
keeping cannot be configured. These
systems turn on when the vehicle turns on
but can be switched off with a MyKey.

A new destination in the navigation system
can only be set using voice commands
when using a MyKey, and with your vehicle
moving.

Note: MyKey drivers may be able to turn
the lane departure warning feature off, but
this feature turns back on automatically
with every new key cycle.

CONFIGURABLE MYKEY
SETTINGS

You can configure the following settings
after creating a MyKey. See Creating a

MyKey (page 77).

Speed Limit

WARNING: Do not set MyKey

maximum speed limit to a limit that will
prevent the driver from maintaining a
safe speed considering posted speed
limits and prevailing road conditions. The
driver is always responsible to drive in
accordance with local laws and
prevailing conditions. Failure to do so
could result in accident or injury.

You can set a speed limit for your vehicle.
Warning messages appear on the
touchscreen and a tone sounds if your
vehicle reaches the set speed. You cannot
override the set speed when using a MyKey.

Speed Minder

You can set a speed reminder for your
vehicle. Warning messages appear on the
touchscreen and a tone sounds if your
vehicle exceeds the set speed.

Audio System Volume Limit

The audio system maximum volume
reduces. A message appears on the
touchscreen if you attempt to exceed the
volume limit. Automatic volume control
turns off.

Emergency Assistance

If you set emergency assistance to always
on, you cannot switch it off with a MyKey.

Do Not Disturb

If you set do not disturb to always on, you
cannot switch it off with a MyKey.

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MyKey™ - Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch Screen

Note: If a phone is connected using Apple

CarPlay or Android Auto while driving with
a MyKey, the driver can receive phone calls
and text messages even if the do not disturb
restriction is on. And if the vehicle comes
with satellite radio, there is no restriction on
the adult content.

Traction and Stability Control

If you set traction control or stability
control to always on, you cannot switch it
off with a MyKey.

CREATING A MYKEY

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Note: Use these instructions to create a
MyKey for a passive key or a mobile device.

1. Remove the mat from the center
console cup holder.

2. Remove the key blade from the remote
control.

3. Place the passive key in the backup slot
with the buttons facing toward the rear
of the vehicle.

4. Switch the ignition on using the key you
want to create as MyKey.

5. Press Settings on the touchscreen.

6. Press Vehicle Settings.

7. Press MyKey.

8. Press Create MyKey or Create MyKey
Mobile Device.

9. Press Yes.

10. Switch the ignition off.

Note: You successfully created a MyKey.
We recommend that you label this key so
you can distinguish it from the admin keys.

Note: You can use both a passive key and
a mobile device as a MyKey. You must have
a second passive key and create it as a
MyKey.

Note: The programmed restrictions apply
when you switch the vehicle off, open and
close the driver door and restart your vehicle
with the passive key or mobile device.

PROGRAMMING A MYKEY

You can program any remote control to
become a restricted MyKey, but you must
leave one unmodified as an admin key.

1. Switch the ignition on using an admin
key.

2. Press Settings on the touchscreen.

3. Press Vehicle Settings.

4. Press MyKey.

5. Select and configure the settings.

CLEARING ALL MYKEYS

When you clear all MyKeys, you remove all
restrictions and return all MyKeys to their
original admin key status.

1. Switch the ignition on using an admin
key.

2. Press Settings on the touchscreen.

3. Press Vehicle Settings.

4. Press MyKey.

5. Press Clear All MyKeys.

6. Press Yes.

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CHECKING MYKEY SYSTEM STATUS

You can find information about the
distance traveled using a MyKey, and the
number of admin keys and MyKeys created
for your vehicle.

1. Switch the ignition on.

2. Press Settings on the touchscreen.

3. Press Vehicle Settings.

4. Press MyKey.

5. Press MyKey Information.

MYKEY – TROUBLESHOOTING

MYKEY – INFORMATION MESSAGES

DescriptionMessage

Displays when trying to create a MyKey and the admin key is
not placed in the backup position. See Creating a MyKey
(page 77).

Place Key in Backup
Location

Displays when trying to create a MyKey with a key already
designated as a MyKey.

Key is Already a MyKey

Displays to confirm that the key is restricted after you switch
the ignition off.

This Key restricted at
Next Key Cycle. Label
Key as MyKey

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MYKEY – FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS

What is an admin key?

An admin key is a key that you have
not created as a MyKey. See Creating

a MyKey (page 77).

Why am I not able create a MyKey?

The admin key is not placed in the
backup position. See Creating a
MyKey (page 77). The key used to
switch the vehicle on is not an admin
key. The key used to switch the vehicle
on is the only admin key. There has to
be at least one admin key. You did not
switch the vehicle off after creating
the last MyKey.

Why am I not able to program a MyKey?

The admin key is not inside your
vehicle. The key used to switch the
vehicle on is not an admin key. No
MyKeys are created. See Creating a

MyKey (page 77).

Why am I not able to clear the MyKeys?

The admin key is not inside your
vehicle. The key used to switch the
vehicle on is not an admin key. You
have not created any MyKeys. See

Creating a MyKey (page 77).

Why is the MyKey distance not
accumulating?

The key used to start the vehicle is an
admin key. An admin key and a MyKey
are inside your vehicle. No MyKeys are
created. See Creating a MyKey
(page 77). You have cleared the
MyKeys.

Why am I not able to start the vehicle
with a MyKey?

An admin key and a MyKey are inside
your vehicle. The system recognizes
only the admin key when both are
present.

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WHAT IS MYKEY

MyKey allows you to program keys and
mobile devices with restricted driving
modes to promote good driving habits.

MYKEY SETTINGS

NON-CONFIGURABLE MYKEY
SETTINGS

Seatbelt Reminder or Belt­Minder™

MyKey mutes the audio system until the
front seat belts are buckled.

Note: If your vehicle includes an AM/FM
radio or a very basic audio system, then the
radio may not mute.

Satellite Radio (If Equipped)

Some Satellite radio channels have
restricted access to adult radio content.

Driving and Parking Aids

Settings for parking aids, blind spot
information system, and cross traffic alert
cannot be configured. These systems turn
on when the vehicle turns on and cannot
be switched off with a MyKey.

Settings for pre-collision assist and lane
keeping cannot be configured. These
systems turn on when the vehicle turns on
but can be switched off with a MyKey.

A new destination in the navigation system
can only be set using voice commands
when using a MyKey, and with your vehicle
moving.

Note: MyKey drivers may be able to turn
the lane departure warning feature off, but
this feature turns back on automatically
with every new key cycle.

CONFIGURABLE MYKEY
SETTINGS

You can configure the following settings
after creating a MyKey. See Creating a

MyKey (page 77).

Speed Limit

WARNING: Do not set MyKey

maximum speed limit to a limit that will
prevent the driver from maintaining a
safe speed considering posted speed
limits and prevailing road conditions. The
driver is always responsible to drive in
accordance with local laws and
prevailing conditions. Failure to do so
could result in accident or injury.

You can set a speed limit for your vehicle.
Warning messages appear on the
touchscreen and a tone sounds if your
vehicle reaches the set speed. You cannot
override the set speed when using a MyKey.

Speed Minder

You can set a speed reminder for your
vehicle. Warning messages appear on the
touchscreen and a tone sounds if your
vehicle exceeds the set speed.

Audio System Volume Limit

The audio system maximum volume
reduces. A message appears on the
touchscreen if you attempt to exceed the
volume limit. Automatic volume control
turns off.

Emergency Assistance

If you set emergency assistance to always
on, you cannot switch it off with a MyKey.

Do Not Disturb

If you set do not disturb to always on, you
cannot switch it off with a MyKey.

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Note: If a phone is connected using Apple

CarPlay or Android Auto while driving with
a MyKey, the driver can receive phone calls
and text messages even if the do not disturb
restriction is on. And if the vehicle comes
with satellite radio, there is no restriction on
the adult content.

Traction and Stability Control

If you set traction control or stability
control to always on, you cannot switch it
off with a MyKey.

CREATING A MYKEY

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Note: Use these instructions to create a
MyKey for a passive key or a mobile device.

1. Remove the mat from the center
console cup holder.

2. Remove the key blade from the remote
control.

3. Place the passive key in the position
shown, with the buttons facing upward.

4. Switch the vehicle on.

5. Access the vehicle drawer on the
touchscreen.

6. Press SETTINGS.

7. Press Vehicle.

8. Press MyKey.

9. Press Create MyKey or Create MyKey
Mobile Device.

10. Press Yes.

Note: After you confirm the creation of a
MyKey, we recommend that you label this
key.

Note: You can use both a passive key and
a mobile device as a MyKey. You must have
a second passive key and create it as a
MyKey.

PROGRAMMING A MYKEY

You can program any remote control to
become MyKey restricted but you must
leave one unmodified as an admin key.

1. Switch the vehicle on using an admin
key.

2. Access the vehicle drawer on the
touchscreen.

3. Press SETTINGS.

4. Press Vehicle.

5. Press MyKey.

6. Select a setting and press the OK
button.

7. Configure the setting.

CLEARING ALL MYKEYS

When you clear all MyKeys, you remove all
restrictions and return all MyKeys to their
original admin key status.

1. Switch the vehicle on using an admin
key.

2. Access the vehicle drawer on the
touchscreen.

3. Press SETTINGS.

4. Press Vehicle.

5. Press MyKey.

6. Press Clear All MyKeys.

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7. Press Yes.

CHECKING MYKEY SYSTEM STATUS

You can find information about the
distance traveled using a MyKey, and the
number of admin keys and MyKeys created
for your vehicle.

1. Switch the vehicle on.

2. Access the vehicle drawer on the
touchscreen.

3. Press SETTINGS.

4. Press Vehicle.

5. Press MyKey.

6. Press MyKey Information.

MYKEY – TROUBLESHOOTING

MYKEY – INFORMATION MESSAGES

DescriptionMessage

Displays when trying to create a MyKey and the admin key is
not placed in the backup position. See Creating a MyKey
(page 77).

Place Key in Backup
Location

Displays when trying to create a MyKey with a key already
designated as a MyKey.

Key is Already a MyKey

Displays to confirm that the key is restricted after you switch
the ignition off.

This Key restricted at
Next Key Cycle. Label
Key as MyKey

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MYKEY – FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS

What is an admin key?

An admin key is a key that you have
not created as a MyKey. See Creating

a MyKey (page 77).

Why am I not able create a MyKey?

The admin key is not placed in the
backup position. See Creating a
MyKey (page 77). The key used to
switch the vehicle on is not an admin
key. The key used to switch the vehicle
on is the only admin key. There has to
be at least one admin key. You did not
switch the vehicle off after creating
the last MyKey.

Why am I not able to program a MyKey?

The admin key is not inside your
vehicle. The key used to switch the
vehicle on is not an admin key. No
MyKeys are created. See Creating a

MyKey (page 77).

Why am I not able to clear the MyKeys?

The admin key is not inside your
vehicle. The key used to switch the
vehicle on is not an admin key. You
have not created any MyKeys. See

Creating a MyKey (page 77).

Why is the MyKey distance not
accumulating?

The key used to start the vehicle is an
admin key. An admin key and a MyKey
are inside your vehicle. No MyKeys are
created. See Creating a MyKey
(page 77). You have cleared the
MyKeys.

Why am I not able to start the vehicle
with a MyKey?

An admin key and a MyKey are inside
your vehicle. The system recognizes
only the admin key when both are
present.

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OPERATING THE DOORS FROM OUTSIDE YOUR VEHICLE

UNLOCKING AND LOCKING THE
DOORS USING THE REMOTE
CONTROL (If Equipped)

You can only use the remote control when
your vehicle is stationary.

Unlocking the Doors

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Press the button to unlock all
doors.

Locking the Doors

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Press the button to lock all
doors. One short flash of the
turn signal lamps confirms that

your vehicle has locked.

Note: For more information on operating
the doors from outside your vehicle

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.

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Lock.A
Unlock.B

OPERATING THE DOORS FROM INSIDE YOUR VEHICLE

INDIVIDUALLY UNLOCKING AND
LOCKING THE DOORS USING THE
LOCKING BUTTON

The power door lock control is on the driver
and front passenger door panels.

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Lock.B

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OPENING THE DOORS FROM
INSIDE YOUR VEHICLE - CREW
CAB

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 (IF EQUIPPED)

WHAT IS AUTOUNLOCK

Autounlock is an unlocking feature that
unlocks the vehicle doors when your
vehicle comes to a stop.

AUTOUNLOCK REQUIREMENTS

Autounlock unlocks all the doors when all
of the following occur:

• Your vehicle comes to a stop.

• You open the driver door within 10

minutes of switching the ignition off or
to the accessory position.

SWITCHING AUTOUNLOCK ON
AND OFF - VEHICLES WITH: 12.3
INCH SCREEN

1. Press Settings on the touchscreen.

2. Press Vehicle Settings.

3. Switch Autounlock on or off.

SWITCHING AUTOUNLOCK ON
AND OFF - VEHICLES WITH: 15
INCH SCREEN

1. Access the vehicle drawer on the
touchscreen.

2. Press SETTINGS.

3. Press Vehicle.

4. Press Locks.

5. Switch Autounlock on or off.

AUTOLOCK (IF EQUIPPED)

WHAT IS AUTOLOCK

Autolock is a locking feature that locks
your vehicle doors when you start driving.

AUTOLOCK REQUIREMENTS

Autolock locks all the doors when all of the
following occur:

• All doors are closed.

• The ignition is on.

• Your vehicle reaches a speed greater

than 12 mph (20 km/h).

MISLOCK (IF EQUIPPED)

WHAT IS MISLOCK

Mislock is a locking feature that warns you
if your vehicle has not locked.

MISLOCK LIMITATIONS

When you press the lock button once, the
turn signals do not flash if:

• Any door or the tailgate 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.

SWITCHING MISLOCK ON AND
OFF - VEHICLES WITH: 12.3 INCH
SCREEN

1. Press Settings on the touchscreen.

2. Press Vehicle Settings.

3. Switch Mislock Chirp on or off.

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SWITCHING MISLOCK ON AND
OFF - VEHICLES WITH: 15 INCH
SCREEN

1. Access the vehicle drawer on the
touchscreen.

2. Press SETTINGS.

3. Press Vehicle.

4. Press Locks.

5. Switch Mislock on or off.

DOORS AND LOCKS AUDIBLE WARNINGS

Door Ajar Audible Warning

Sounds when a door is not fully closed and
your vehicle is moving.

DOORS AND LOCKS – TROUBLESHOOTING

DOORS AND LOCKS – WARNING
LAMPS

Door Ajar Warning Lamp

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Illuminates when you switch the
ignition on and remains on if any
door or the hood is open.

DOORS AND LOCKS – INFORMATION MESSAGES

ActionMessage

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

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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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KEYLESS ENTRY LIMITATIONS

Make sure your remote control is within 3 ft
(1 m) from the front door handles and the
tailgate.

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

Switching Keyless Entry On and
Off

1. Switch the ignition on using an original
key that has not been created as a
MyKey.

2. Press Settings on the touchscreen.

3. Press Vehicle Settings.

4. Press Locks.

Reprogramming the Unlocking
Function

You can enable 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.

USING KEYLESS ENTRY

Unlocking the Doors

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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 passive key.

Locking the Doors

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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.

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Keyless Entry (If Equipped)

WHAT IS THE KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD

The keyless entry keypad allows you to
lock and unlock your vehicle using the
keypad on the window trim.

KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD LIMITATIONS

The system may not function if:

• The vehicle battery has no charge.

LOCATING THE KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD

The keypad is near the driver window and
illuminates when you touch it.

KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD MASTER ACCESS CODE

What Is the Master Access Code

The master access code is a factory-set
five-digit entry code. You can operate the
keypad with the master access code at
any time. The master access code is on the
owner’s wallet card in the glove box and
is available from an authorized dealer.

KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD PERSONAL ACCESS CODES

Programming a Personal Entry
Code

1. Enter the five-digit master code.

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

3. Enter your personal five-digit code.
You must do this within five seconds
of completing Step 2.

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

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

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

• Press 3·4 to save personal code 2.

• Press 5·6 to save personal code 3.

• Press 7·8 to save personal code 4.

• Press 9·0 to save personal code 5.

If your vehicle comes with SYNC, you can
also program the system with a personal
entry code.

Hints:

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

• Do not use five numbers in sequential
order.

• The five-digit master code works even
if you have set your own personal code.

Erasing a Personal Code

1. Enter the five-digit master code.

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

3. Press and hold 1·2 for two seconds.
You must do this within five seconds
of completing Step 2.

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All personal codes erase and only the
five-digit master code works.

Anti-Scan Feature

The keypad goes into an anti-scan mode
if you enter the wrong code seven times.
This mode turns off the keypad for one
minute and the keypad lamp flashes.

The anti-scan feature turns off after:

• One minute of keypad inactivity.

• You press the unlock button on the

remote control.

• You switch the ignition on.

• You unlock your vehicle using keyless

entry.

USING THE KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD

Unlocking the Doors

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

• Press 3-4 within five seconds to unlock
all doors.

To Release the Tailgate

Enter the factory-set five-digit code or your
personal code, then press 5-6 within five
seconds.

To Release the Frunk

Enter the factory-set five-digit code or your
personal code, then press 7-8 within five
seconds.

Locking the Doors

Press and hold 7·8 and 9·0 at the same
time with the driver door closed.

Note: You do not need to enter the code
first.

KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD – TROUBLESHOOTING

KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD –
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why does the keypad not accept the
access code?

If you enter the access code too fast
on the keypad, the unlock function
may not work. Slowly re-enter the
access code.

Why does the keypad not function?

The keypad goes into an anti-scan
mode if you enter a wrong code seven
times. The anti-scan mode disables
the keypad for one minute and the red
light flashes.

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HOW DOES EASY ENTRY AND EXIT WORK

Easy entry and exit moves the driver seat
rearward up to 2 in (5 cm) and may move
the steering column up and in when you
switch the ignition off. The driver seat and
steering column return to their previous
positions when you switch the ignition on.

SWITCHING EASY ENTRY AND EXIT ON AND OFF

1. Press Settings on the touchscreen.

2. Press Vehicle.

3. Select 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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TAILGATE PRECAUTIONS

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.

OPENING THE TAILGATE

OPENING THE TAILGATE FROM
OUTSIDE YOUR VEHICLE

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Pull up on the handle to release the
tailgate.

Note: You may need to unlock the tailgate
first.

REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE TAILGATE

WARNING: Always properly secure

cargo to prevent shifting cargo or cargo
falling from the vehicle. Failure to do so
could result in compromised vehicle
stability and serious personal injury to
vehicle occupants or others.

Note: Skip to Step 4 if your vehicle does
not have power door locks.

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1. Unlatch the tailgate.

2. Disconnect the power door locks in-line
connector. It is under the pickup box
on the right-hand side of the vehicle
near the spare tire.

3. Install a protective cap on the in-line
connector portion that remains under
the pickup box.

Note: A protective cap should be in the
glove compartment.

4. Partially lower the tailgate. Carefully
feed the tailgate harness up through
the gap between the pickup box and
the bumper and place it out of the way
under the pickup box.

5. Lower the tailgate.

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6. Use a screwdriver to gently pry the
spring clip on each connector past the
head of the support screw. Disconnect
the cable.

7. Disconnect the other cable.

Note: To avoid damaging the tailgate, you
may need assistance when removing. The
tailgate weighs approximately 97 lb (44 kg).

8. Lift the tailgate to 45 degrees from the
horizontal position.

9. Lift the right-hand side off its hinge.

10. Lift the tailgate to 80 degrees from

the horizontal position.

11. Remove the tailgate from the

left-hand side hinge by sliding it to
the right.

12. Install the tailgate in reverse order.

TAILGATE STEP (IF EQUIPPED)

ACCESSING THE TAILGATE STEP

1. Lower the tailgate.

2. Push the button in the center of the
step molding. The step pops out
slightly.

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3. Pull the step out fully. Lower the step
to its lowest position.

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4. Pull the yellow handle stop backward
out of the tailgate until it fully extends.

5. To lock the handle in place, rotate the
handle up from the horizontal to the
vertical position until you hear a click.

Note: Do not tow with the step or grab
handle.

Replace the slip resistance tape or grab
handle molding if it appears as worn or
damaged.

To reduce the risk of falling:

• Only operate the step when your
vehicle is on a level surface.

• Only operate the step in areas with
sufficient lighting.

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• Make sure you use the grab handle
when climbing on the step.

• Do not use the step with bare feet.

• Make sure the step is clean before use.

• Keep the step load below the total

maximum load of 350 lb (159 kg).

STOWING THE TAILGATE STEP

1. Press the yellow button on the handle
to lower and then press the yellow
lever at the bottom of the handle to
unlock. Rotate the handle down from
the vertical to the horizontal position
and push it into the tailgate.

2. Rotate the step up until it is horizontal,
then push it back into the tailgate until
the step is secure.

Note: Make sure to close and fully latch the
step before moving your vehicle. Do not
drive with the step or grab handle open.

Note: The power tailgate cannot close if
the step is opened. A warning message
appears and a chime sounds. After stowing
step the power close function is restored.

TAILGATE WORK SURFACE (IF

EQUIPPED)

The tailgate work surface is a durable and
functional surface on the inside portion of
your tailgate you can use to perform
various tasks.

To use the tailgate work surface, fold down
the tailgate.

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Tablet stand.A
Tool inset.B
Clamp pocket.C
Standard and metric ruler.D
Cup holder.E
Tailgate anchors.F

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The tailgate work surface contains clamp
pockets that allows you to secure work
material.

Note: Damage could occur to the tailgate
if you overload the vertical clamp arm in any
direction.

Note: When you finish using the tailgate
work surface, make sure you remove all of
your belongings, then close the tailgate.

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TAILGATE PRECAUTIONS

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.

OPENING THE TAILGATE

OPENING THE TAILGATE FROM
INSIDE YOUR VEHICLE

The vehicle must be in park (P) to operate
the power tailgate.

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Press the button on the
instrument panel.

Note: A tone sounds while the tailgate
opens.

Note: The tailgate stops and reverses if it
detects an obstruction when opening.

Note: An alert sounds if the electronic
tailgate is in manual mode.

Note: A pop-up message appears on the
touchscreen if the tailgate is in manual
mode asking if you want to change back to
power mode.

OPENING THE TAILGATE FROM
OUTSIDE YOUR VEHICLE

1. Unlock the vehicle with the remote
control, power door unlock control or
your phone as a key device.

Note: If an authorized device is within 3 ft
(1 m) of the tailgate, the tailgate unlocks
when you press the tailgate release button.

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2. Press the button on the middle of the
tailgate.

OPENING THE TAILGATE USING
THE REMOTE CONTROL

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Press the remote control button
twice within three seconds.

CLOSING THE TAILGATE

CLOSING THE TAILGATE FROM
INSIDE YOUR VEHICLE

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Press the button on the
instrument panel.

Note: The tailgate stops and reverses if it
detects an obstruction when closing.

CLOSING THE TAILGATE FROM
OUTSIDE YOUR VEHICLE

You can close the power tailgate by:

• Pressing the tailgate button on your
remote control twice within three
seconds.

• Pressing the button on the instrument
panel.

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• Pressing the button on the tailgate.

• Pressing power tailgate button on the

phone as a key device for two seconds.

Note: A tone sounds while the tailgate
closes.

Note: The tailgate stops and reverses if it
detects an obstruction when closing.

Lift-to-Close

To close the tailgate automatically using
lift-to-close, lift the tailgate approximately
4 in (10 cm) and hold it for a few seconds.

Note: If the tailgate position is more than
halfway open, it may not close
automatically.

Manual Close

You can close the tailgate manually when
you lift the tailgate in a continuous motion.

If you stop the tailgate motion, the
lift-to-close feature engages and power
closes the tailgate.

Putting the Tailgate in Manual Mode

You can put the tailgate in manual mode
through the vehicle settings in your
touchscreen.

Note: In manual mode, the tailgate only
opens by the tailgate release button on the
tailgate and messaging is reduced.

Note: A pop-up message appears on the
touchscreen if the tailgate is in manual
mode asking if you want to change back to
power mode.

CLOSING THE TAILGATE USING
THE REMOTE CONTROL

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Press the remote control button
twice within three seconds.

REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE TAILGATE

WARNING: Always properly secure

cargo to prevent shifting cargo or cargo
falling from the vehicle. Failure to do so
could result in compromised vehicle
stability and serious personal injury to
vehicle occupants or others.

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1. Put the tailgate into manual mode by
accessing the vehicle settings using the
touchscreen.

2. Open the tailgate.

3. Disconnect the power door locks in-line
connector located under the pickup
box on the right-hand side of the
vehicle near the spare tire.

4. Install the protective cap on the in-line
connector portion that remains under
the pickup box.

Note: The protective cap is in the glove
compartment.

5. Partially raise the tailgate. Carefully
feed the tailgate harness up through
the gap between the pickup box and
the bumper and place it out of the way
under the pickup box.

6. Fully lower the tailgate.

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