FORD F-550 2015 User Manual v.2

2015 SUPER DUTY Owner’s Manual

2015 SUPER DUTY Owner’s Manual

ford.cafordowner.com

May 2014

Second Printing

Owner’s Manual

Super Duty

Litho in U.S.A.

FC3J 19A321 AB

The information contained in this publication was correct at the time of going to print. In the interest of
continuous development, we reserve the right to change specifications, design or equipment at any time
without notice or obligation. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, stored in a
retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without our written permission.
Errors and omissions excepted.

© Ford Motor Company 2014

All rights reserved.

Part Number: 20140417212003

Introduction

About This Manual...........................................7

Symbols Glossary.............................................7

Data Recording..................................................9

California Proposition 65..............................11

Perchlorate.........................................................11

Ford Credit..........................................................11

Replacement Parts

Recommendation.......................................12

Special Notices................................................12

Mobile Communications

Equipment.....................................................13

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

Child Safety

General Information.......................................15

Installing Child Seats.....................................16

Booster Seats..................................................24

Child Seat Positioning..................................26

Child Safety Locks..........................................27

Safety Belts

Principle of Operation..................................28

Fastening the Safety Belts..........................29

Safety Belt Height Adjustment.................32

Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator

Chime..............................................................32

Safety Belt Minder.........................................33

Child Restraint and Safety Belt

Maintenance................................................35

Supplementary Restraints

System

Principle of Operation..................................36

Driver and Passenger Airbags....................37

Side Airbags.....................................................43

Safety Canopy™............................................44

Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......45

Airbag Disposal..............................................46

Keys and Remote Controls

General Information on Radio

Frequencies..................................................47

Remote Control...............................................47

Replacing a Lost Key or Remote

Control...........................................................50

MyKey™

Principle of Operation...................................51

Creating a MyKey.............................................51

Clearing All MyKeys.......................................53

Checking MyKey System Status...............53

Using MyKey With Remote Start

Systems.........................................................55

MyKey Troubleshooting...............................55

Locks

Locking and Unlocking.................................56

Keyless Entry....................................................57

Security

Passive Anti-Theft System........................60

Anti-Theft Alarm.............................................61

Steering Wheel

Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................62

Audio Control...................................................62

Voice Control...................................................63

Cruise Control..................................................63

Information Display Control.......................63

Heated Steering Wheel...............................64

Pedals

Adjusting the Pedals.....................................65

Wipers and Washers

Windshield Wipers........................................66

Windshield Washers.....................................66

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Lighting

Lighting Control..............................................67

Autolamps........................................................67

Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................68

Daytime Running Lamps............................68

Front Fog Lamps............................................69

Direction Indicators.......................................69

Interior Lamps.................................................69

Windows and Mirrors

Power Windows...............................................71

Global Opening...............................................72

Exterior Mirrors.................................................72

Interior Mirror....................................................74

Sun Visors..........................................................75

Moonroof...........................................................75

Instrument Cluster

Gauges................................................................77

Warning Lamps and Indicators.................79

Audible Warnings and Indicators.............82

Information Displays

General Information......................................83

Information Messages.................................94

Climate Control

Manual Climate Control............................105

Automatic Climate Control......................106

Hints on Controlling the Interior

Climate........................................................108

Heated Windows and Mirrors...................110

Remote Start....................................................111

Seats

Sitting in the Correct Position...................112

Head Restraints..............................................112

Manual Seats..................................................114

Power Seats.....................................................115

Memory Function...........................................115

Rear Seats........................................................116

Heated Seats..................................................118

Climate Controlled Seats..........................120

Front Seat Armrest........................................121

Rear Seat Armrest........................................122

Universal Garage Door

Opener

Universal Garage Door Opener................123

Auxiliary Power Points

Auxiliary Power Points.................................131

Storage Compartments

Center Console..............................................133

Overhead Console........................................133

Starting and Stopping the

Engine

General Information....................................134

Ignition Switch...............................................134

Starting a Gasoline Engine........................135

Engine Block Heater....................................136

Fuel and Refueling

Safety Precautions......................................138

Fuel Quality.....................................................139

Running Out of Fuel....................................140

Refueling.........................................................140

Fuel Consumption........................................142

Emission Control System..........................143

Transmission

Automatic Transmission...........................146

Power Take-Off.............................................152

Four-Wheel Drive

Using Four-Wheel Drive.............................153

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Rear Axle

Limited Slip Differential.............................162

Electronic Locking Differential................162

Brakes

General Information....................................164

Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock

Brakes...........................................................164

Parking Brake.................................................165

Hill Start Assist..............................................165

Traction Control

Principle of Operation.................................167

Using Traction Control................................167

Stability Control

Principle of Operation................................169

Using Stability Control...............................169

Terrain Response

Principle of Operation.................................172

Using Hill Descent Control.........................172

Parking Aids

Parking Aid......................................................174

Rear View Camera........................................175

Cruise Control

Principle of Operation.................................178

Using Cruise Control....................................178

Driving Aids

Steering............................................................179

Load Carrying

Load Limit.......................................................180

Tailgate.............................................................187

Towing

Towing a Trailer..............................................191

Trailer Sway Control....................................192

Recommended Towing Weights............192

Essential Towing Checks...........................195

Towing Points...............................................203

Transporting the Vehicle..........................204

Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......205

Driving Hints

Breaking-In.....................................................207

Economical Driving.....................................207

Driving Through Water..............................208

Floor Mats......................................................208

Snowplowing................................................209

Roadside Emergencies

Roadside Assistance....................................211

Hazard Warning Flashers...........................212

Fuel Shutoff....................................................212

Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................212

Post-Crash Alert System...........................214

Customer Assistance

Getting the Services You Need................215

In California (U.S. Only).............................216

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto

Line Program (U.S. Only).......................217

Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration

Program (Canada Only).........................217

Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and

Canada.........................................................218

Ordering Additional Owner's

Literature.....................................................219

Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.

Only)..............................................................219

Reporting Safety Defects (Canada

Only)............................................................220

Fuses

Fuse Specification Chart............................221

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Changing a Fuse...........................................229

Maintenance

General Information...................................230

Opening and Closing the Hood..............230

Under Hood Overview - 6.2L....................231

Under Hood Overview - 6.8L...................232

Engine Oil Dipstick.......................................233

Engine Oil Check..........................................233

Engine Coolant Check...............................234

Automatic Transmission Fluid

Check...........................................................238

Transfer Case Fluid Check.........................241

Brake Fluid Check.........................................241

Power Steering Fluid Check......................241

Washer Fluid Check....................................242

Fuel Filter........................................................242

Changing the 12V Battery.........................242

Checking the Wiper Blades.....................244

Changing the Wiper Blades.....................244

Adjusting the Headlamps.........................245

Removing a Headlamp.............................246

Changing a Bulb..........................................248

Bulb Specification Chart..........................250

Changing the Engine Air Filter.................252

Vehicle Care

General Information...................................254

Cleaning Products.......................................254

Cleaning the Exterior..................................254

Waxing.............................................................255

Cleaning the Engine....................................255

Cleaning the Windows and Wiper

Blades..........................................................256

Cleaning the Interior...................................256

Cleaning the Instrument Panel and

Instrument Cluster Lens.......................256

Cleaning Leather Seats..............................257

Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............258

Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................259

Vehicle Storage............................................259

Wheels and Tires

General Information...................................262

Tire Care..........................................................264

Using Snow Chains......................................281

Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........282

Changing a Road Wheel...........................287

Technical Specifications..........................298

Capacities and Specific-

ations

Engine Specifications................................300

Motorcraft Parts...........................................301

Vehicle Identification Number................302

Vehicle Certification Label.......................302

Transmission Code Designation............303

Technical Specifications..........................304

Audio System

General Information...................................309

Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM.......310

Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/

SYNC..............................................................311

Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/FM/

CD...................................................................314

Digital Radio...................................................315

Satellite Radio................................................317

Audio Input Jack...........................................320

USB Port.........................................................320

Media Hub.......................................................321

SYNC™

General Information....................................322

Using Voice Recognition...........................324

Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............326

SYNC™ Applications and Services.......337

Using SYNC™ With Your Media

Player...........................................................344

SYNC™ Troubleshooting..........................352

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MyFord Touch™

General Information...................................358

Settings...........................................................365

Entertainment...............................................375

Phone...............................................................392

Information....................................................398

Climate............................................................407

Navigation.......................................................410

Accessories

Accessories.....................................................419

Auxiliary Switches.......................................420

Appendices

End User License Agreement..................422

Extended Service Plan

(ESP)

Extended Service Plan (ESP).................437

Scheduled Maintenance

General Maintenance Information.......439

Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........442

Special Operating Conditions Scheduled

Maintenance.............................................443

Scheduled Maintenance Record...........448

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ABOUT THIS MANUAL

Thank you for choosing Ford. We
recommend that you take some time to
get to know your vehicle by reading this
manual. The more that you know about it,
the greater the safety and pleasure you
will get from driving it.

WARNING

Driving while distracted can result in
loss of vehicle control, crash and

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

Note: This manual describes product
features and options available throughout
the range of available models, sometimes
even before they are generally available. It
may describe options not fitted to your
vehicle.

Note: Some of the illustrations in this
manual may show features as used in
different models, some may appear
different to you on your vehicle. However,
the essential information in the illustrations
is always correct.

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

Note: Pass on this manual when selling
your vehicle. It is an integral part of the
vehicle.

Note: Either Ford Motor Company or an
authorized Ford dealer may have originally
sold this incomplete vehicle to a vehicle
modifier who upfitted it. As a result, some
of the options and features on this vehicle
may differ from what we describe in this
manual.

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

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Right-hand sideA
Left-hand sideB

Protecting the Environment

You must play your part in protecting the
environment. Correct vehicle usage and
the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning
and lubrication materials are significant
steps toward this aim.

SYMBOLS GLOSSARY

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

Safety alert

See Owner's Manual

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Air conditioning system

Anti-lock braking system

Avoid smoking, flames or sparks

Battery

Battery acid

Brake fluid - non petroleum
based

Brake system

Cabin air filter

Check fuel cap

Child safety door lock or unlock

Child seat lower anchor

Child seat tether anchor

E71340

Cruise control

Do not open when hot

Engine air filter

Engine coolant

Engine coolant temperature

Engine oil

Explosive gas

Fan warning

Fasten safety belt

Front airbag

Front fog lamps

Fuel pump reset

Fuse compartment

Hazard warning flashers

Heated rear window

Heated windshield

Interior luggage compartment
release

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Jack

Keep out of reach of children

Lighting control

Low tire pressure warning

Maintain correct fluid level

Note operating instructions

Panic alarm

E139213

Parking aid

Parking brake

Power steering fluid

Power windows front/rear

Power window lockout

Service engine soon

Side airbag

Shield the eyes

E138639

Stability control

Windshield wash and wipe

DATA RECORDING

Service Data Recording

Service data recorders in your vehicle are
capable of collecting and storing
diagnostic information about your vehicle.
This potentially includes information about
the performance or status of various
systems and modules in the vehicle, such
as engine, throttle, steering or brake
systems. In order to properly diagnose and
service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company,
Ford of Canada, and service and repair
facilities may access or share among them
vehicle diagnostic information received
through a direct connection to your vehicle
when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle.
Additionally, when your vehicle is in for
service or repair, Ford Motor Company,
Ford of Canada, and service and repair
facilities may access or share among them
data for vehicle improvement purposes.
For U.S. only (if equipped), if you choose
to use the SYNC Vehicle Health Report,
you consent that certain diagnostic
information may also be accessed
electronically by Ford Motor Company and
Ford authorized service facilities, and that
the diagnostic information may be used
for any purpose. See SYNC™ (page 322).

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Event Data Recording

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

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

• How various systems in your vehicle
were operating;

• Whether or not the driver and
passenger safety belts were
buckled/fastened;

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

• How fast the vehicle was traveling;
and

• Where the driver was positioning
the steering wheel.

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

Note: Event data recorder data is

recorded by your vehicle only if a
non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data
is recorded by the event data recorder
under normal driving conditions and no
personal data or information (e.g., name,
gender, age, and crash location) is
recorded (see limitations regarding 911
Assist and Traffic, directions and
Information privacy below). However,
parties, such as law enforcement, could
combine the event data recorder data
with the type of personally identifying
data routinely acquired during a crash
investigation.

To read data recorded by an event data
recorder, special equipment is required,
and access to the vehicle or the event
data recorder is needed. In addition to
the vehicle manufacturer, other
parties, such as law enforcement, that
have such special equipment, can read
the information if they have access to
the vehicle or the event data recorder.
Ford Motor Company and Ford of
Canada do not access event data
recorder information without obtaining
consent, unless pursuant to court order
or where required by law enforcement,
other government authorities or other
third parties acting with lawful
authority. Other parties may seek to
access the information independently
of Ford Motor Company and Ford of
Canada.

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Note: Including to the extent that any

law pertaining to Event Data Recorders
applies to SYNC or its features, please
note the following: Once 911 Assist (if
equipped) is enabled (set ON), 911 Assist
may, through any paired and connected
cell phone, disclose to emergency
services that the vehicle has been in a
crash involving the deployment of an
airbag or, in certain vehicles, the
activation of the fuel pump shut-off.
Certain versions or updates to 911 Assist
may also be capable of being used to
electronically or verbally provide to 911
operators the vehicle location (such as
latitude and longitude), and/or other
details about the vehicle or crash or
personal information about the
occupants to assist 911 operators to
provide the most appropriate emergency
services. If you do not want to disclose
this information, do not activate the 911
Assist feature. See SYNC™ (page 322).

Additionally, when you connect to
Traffic, Directions and Information (if
equipped, U.S. only), the service uses
GPS technology and advanced vehicle
sensors to collect the vehicle’s current
location, travel direction, and speed
(“vehicle travel information”), only to
help provide you with the directions,
traffic reports, or business searches
that you request. If you do not want
Ford or its vendors to receive this
information, do not activate the
service. For more information, see
Traffic, Directions and Information,
Terms and Conditions. See SYNC™

(page 322).

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

WARNING

Some constituents of engine
exhaust, certain vehicle components,

certain fluids contained in vehicles
and certain products of component wear
contain or emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.

PERCHLORATE

Certain components in your vehicle such
as airbag modules, safety belt
pretensioners and remote control batteries
may contain perchlorate material. Special
handling may apply for service or vehicle
end of life disposal. For more information
visit:

Web Address

www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/

perchlorate

FORD CREDIT

(U.S. Only)

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

For your convenience we offer a number
of ways to contact us, as well as to help
manage your account.

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

as well as to access Account Manager,
please go to www.fordcredit.com.

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REPLACEMENT PARTS RECOMMENDATION

Your vehicle has been built to the highest
standards using quality parts. We
recommend that you demand the use of
genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts
whenever your vehicle requires scheduled
maintenance or repair. You can clearly
identify genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts
by looking for the Ford, FoMoCo or
Motorcraft branding on the parts or their
packaging.

Scheduled Maintenance and
Mechanical Repairs

One of the best ways for you to make sure
that your vehicle provides years of service
is to have it maintained in line with our
recommendations using parts that
conform to the specifications detailed in
this Owner’s Manual. Genuine Ford and
Motorcraft parts meet or exceed these
specifications.

Collision Repairs

We hope that you never experience a
collision, but accidents do happen. Genuine
Ford replacement collision parts meet our
stringent requirements for fit, finish,
structural integrity, corrosion protection
and dent resistance. During vehicle
development we validate these parts
deliver the intended level of protection as
a whole system. A great way to know for
sure you are getting this level of protection
is to use genuine Ford replacement
collision parts.

Warranty on Replacement Parts

Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacement
parts are the only replacement parts that
benefit from a Ford Warranty. Damage
caused to your vehicle as a result of the
failure of non-Ford parts may not be
covered by the Ford Warranty. For
additional information, refer to the terms
and conditions of the Ford Warranty.

SPECIAL NOTICES

New Vehicle Limited Warranty

For a detailed description of what is
covered and what is not covered by your
vehicle’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty,
refer to the Warranty Manual that is
provided to you along with your Owner’s
Manual.

Special Instructions

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

WARNINGS

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

Supplementary Restraints System

(page 36).

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

passenger airbag.

Using your Vehicle with a
Snowplow

More information and guidelines for using
your vehicle with a snowplow in this
Owner's Manual. See Snowplowing (page

209).

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Using your Vehicle as an
Ambulance

If your light truck is equipped with the Ford
Ambulance Preparation Package, it may
be utilized as an ambulance. Ford urges
ambulance manufacturers to follow the
recommendations of the Ford Incomplete
Vehicle Manual, Ford Truck Body Builder’s
Layout Book and the Qualified Vehicle
Modifiers (QVM) Guidelines as well as
pertinent supplements. For additional
information, please contact the Truck Body
Builders Advisory Service at
http://www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas/
and then by selecting Contact Us or by
phone at 1–877–840–4338.

Use of your Ford light truck as an
ambulance, without the Ford Ambulance
Preparation Package voids the Ford New
Vehicle Limited Warranty and may void
the emissions warranties. In addition,
ambulance usage without the preparation
package could cause high underbody
temperatures, overpressurized fuel and a
risk of spraying fuel which could lead to
fires.

If your vehicle is equipped with the Ford
Ambulance Preparation Package, it will be
indicated on the Safety Compliance
Certification Label. The label is located on
the driver’s side door pillar or on the rear
edge of the driver’s door. You can
determine whether the ambulance
manufacturer followed Ford’s
recommendations by directly contacting
that manufacturer. Ford Ambulance
Preparation Package is only available on
certain Diesel engine equipped vehicles.

Using your Vehicle as a Stationary
Power Source

Information and guidelines for operating a
vehicle equipped with an aftermarket
power take-off system can be found in this
Owner's Manual. See Power Take-Off
(page 152).

MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT

Using mobile communications equipment
is becoming increasingly important in the
conduct of business and personal affairs.
However, you must not compromise your
own or others’ safety when using such
equipment. Mobile communications can
enhance personal safety and security when
appropriately used, particularly in
emergency situations. Safety must be
paramount when using mobile
communications equipment to avoid
negating these benefits. Mobile
communication equipment includes, but
is not limited to, cellular phones, pagers,
portable email devices, text messaging
devices and portable two-way radios.

WARNING

Driving while distracted can result in

loss of vehicle control, crash and

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

EXPORT UNIQUE OPTIONS

For your particular global region, your
vehicle may be equipped with features and
options that are different from the features
and options that are described in this
Owner’s Manual. A market unique
supplement may be supplied that
complements this book. By referring to the
market unique supplement, if provided,
you can properly identify those features,
recommendations and specifications that

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are unique to your vehicle. This Owner’s
Manual is written primarily for the U.S. and
Canadian Markets. Features or equipment
listed as standard may be different on units
built for Export. Refer to this Owner’s

Manual for all other required
information and warnings.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

See the following sections for directions
on how to properly use safety restraints
for children.

WARNINGS

Always make sure your child is
secured properly in a device that is

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

All children are shaped differently.

The recommendations for safety

restraints are based on probable
child height, age and weight thresholds
from National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration and other safety
organizations, or are the minimum

WARNINGS

requirements of law. Ford recommends
checking with a NHTSA Certified Child
Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) and
consult your pediatrician to make sure your
child seat is appropriate for your child, and
is compatible with and properly installed
in your vehicle. To locate a child seat fitting
station and CPST, contact the NHTSA toll
free at 1-888-327-4236 or go to
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov. In Canada,
check with your local St. John Ambulance
office for referral to a CPST or for further
information, contact your provincial
ministry of transportation, locate your local
St. John Ambulance office by searching for
St. John Ambulance on the internet, or
Transport Canada at 1-800-333-0371
(http://www.tc.gc.ca). Failure to properly
restrain children in safety seats made
especially for their height, age, and weight
may result in an increased risk of serious
injury or death to your child.

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Child Safety

Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children

Recommended restraint

type

Child size, height, weight, or ageChild

Use a child safety seat

(sometimes called an

infant carrier, convertible

seat, or toddler seat).

Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less

(generally age four or younger).

Infants or

toddlers

Use a belt-positioning

booster seat.

Children who have outgrown or no longer

properly fit in a child safety seat (gener-

ally children who are less than 4 ft. 9 in.

(1.45 m) tall, are greater than age four
and less than age 12, and between 40 lb
(18 kg) and 80 lb (36 kg) and upward to

100 lb (45 kg) if recommended by your

child restraint manufacturer).

Small children

Use a vehicle safety belt
having the lap belt snug
and low across the hips,

shoulder belt centered

across the shoulder and

chest, and seat back

upright.

Children who have outgrown or no longer

properly fit in a belt-positioning booster
seat (generally children who are at least
4 ft. 9 in. (1.45 m) tall or greater than 80

lb (36 kg) or 100 lb (45 kg) if recom-

mended by child restraint manufacturer).

Larger children

• You are required by law to properly use
safety seats for infants and toddlers in
the United States and Canada.

• Many states and provinces require that
small children use approved booster
seats until they reach age eight, a
height of 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 meters)
tall, or 80 pounds (36 kilograms).
Check your local and state or provincial
laws for specific requirements about
the safety of children in your vehicle.

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

INSTALLING CHILD SEATS

Child Seats

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Child Safety

Use a child safety seat (sometimes called
an infant carrier, convertible seat, or
toddler seat) for infants, toddlers, or
children weighing 40 pounds (18
kilograms) or less (generally age four or
younger).

Using Lap and Shoulder Belts

WARNINGS

Airbags can kill or injure a child in a
child seat. Never place a rear-facing

child seat in front of an active airbag.
If you must use a forward-facing child seat
in the front seat, move the seat upon which
the child seat is installed all the way back.

Airbags can kill or injure a child in a

child seat. Children 12 and under

should be properly restrained in the
rear seat whenever possible.

Depending on where you secure a

child restraint, and depending on the

child restraint design, you may block
access to certain safety belt buckle
assemblies and LATCH lower anchors,
rendering those features potentially
unusable. To avoid risk of injury, occupants
should only use seating positions where
they are able to be properly restrained.

When installing a child safety seat with
combination lap and shoulder belts:

• Use the correct safety belt buckle for

that seating position.

• Insert the belt tongue into the proper

buckle until you hear a snap and feel it
latch. Make sure the tongue is securely
fastened in the buckle.

• Keep the buckle release button

pointing up and away from the safety
seat, with the tongue between the child
seat and the release button, to prevent
accidental unbuckling.

• Place the vehicle seat upon which the
child seat will be installed in the upright
position.

• This vehicle does not require the use
of a locking clip.

Perform the following steps when
installing the child seat with combination
lap and shoulder belts:

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

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1. Position the child safety seat in a seat
with a combination lap and shoulder
belt.

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

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3. While holding the shoulder and lap belt
portions together, route the tongue
through the child seat according to the
child seat manufacturer's instructions.
Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted.

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4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper
buckle (the buckle closest to the
direction the tongue is coming from)
for that seating position until you hear
a snap and feel the latch engage. Make
sure the tongue is latched securely by
pulling on it.

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5. To put the retractor in the automatic
locking mode, grasp the shoulder
portion of the belt and pull downward
until all of the belt is pulled out.

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

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

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8. Remove remaining slack from the belt.
Force the seat down with extra weight,
for example, by pressing down or
kneeling on the child restraint while
pulling up on the shoulder belt in order
to force slack from the belt. This is
necessary to remove the remaining
slack that will exist once the extra

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weight of the child is added to the child
restraint. It also helps to achieve the
proper snugness of the child seat to
your vehicle. Sometimes, a slight lean
toward the buckle will help to remove
remaining slack from the belt.

9. Attach the tether strap (if the child seat
is equipped).

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10. Before placing the child in the seat,

forcibly move the seat forward and
back to make sure the seat is securely
held in place.

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

Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA
Certified Child Passenger Safety
Technician to make certain the child
restraint is properly installed. In Canada,
check with your local St. John Ambulance
office for referral to a Certified Passenger
Seat Technician.

Using Cinch Tongue Lap and
Shoulder Belts (All Front Center,
Super Cab and Crew Cab Rear
Center Positions)

WARNINGS

Airbags can kill or injure a child in a
child seat. If you must use a

forward-facing child seat in the front
seat, move seat upon which the child seat
is installed all the way back.

Rear facing child seats should never

be placed in front of an active airbag.

Always use both lap and shoulder

safety belt in the Regular Cab center

seating position if applicable.

The belt webbing below the tongue is the
lap portion of the combination lap and
shoulder belt, and the belt webbing above
the tongue is the shoulder belt portion of
the combination lap and shoulder belt.

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1. Position the child safety seat in the

front center seat.

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2. Slide the tongue up the webbing.

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3. While holding both shoulder and lap
portions next to the tongue, route the
tongue and webbing through the child
seat according to the child seat
manufacturer's instructions. Be sure
that the belt webbing is not twisted.

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4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper
buckle (the buckle closest to the
direction the tongue is coming from)
for that seating position until you hear
a snap and feel the latch engage. Make
sure the tongue is latched securely by
pulling on it.

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5. While pushing down with your knee on
the child seat pull up on the shoulder
belt portion to tighten the lap belt
portion of the combination lap and
shoulder belt.

6. Allow the safety belt to retract and
remove any slack in the belt to securely
tighten the child safety seat in the
vehicle.

7. Attach the tether strap (if the child seat
is equipped).

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8. Before placing the child in the seat,
forcibly move the seat forward and
back to make sure the seat is securely
held in place. To check this, grab the
seat at the belt path and attempt to
move it side to side and forward and
back. There should be no more than 1
inch (2.5 centimeters) of movement
for proper installation.

9. Check from time to time to be sure that
there is no slack in the lap and shoulder
belt. The shoulder belt must be snug
to keep the lap belt tight during a crash.

Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA
Certified Child Passenger Safety
Technician to make certain the child
restraint is properly installed. In Canada,
check with your local St. John Ambulance
office for referral to a Child Passenger
Safety Technician.

Using Lower Anchors and Tethers
for CHildren (LATCH)

The LATCH system is composed of three
vehicle anchor points: two lower anchors
located where the vehicle seatback and
seat cushion meet (called the seat bight)
and one top tether anchor located behind
that seating position. Your vehicle is not
equipped with the lower anchor points in
the seat bight. For this vehicle, use the
vehicle safety belt and upper tether to
secure a child seat.

Using Tether Straps

Many forward-facing child safety seats
include a tether strap which extends from
the back of the child safety seat and hooks
to an anchoring point called the top tether
anchor. Tether straps are available as an
accessory for many older safety seats.
Contact the manufacturer of your child
seat for information about ordering a
tether strap, or to obtain a longer tether
strap if the tether strap on your safety seat
does not reach the appropriate top tether
anchor in the vehicle.

The passenger seats of your vehicle may
be equipped with built-in tether strap
anchors located behind the seats as
described below.

The tether anchors in your vehicle may be
straps on the seat back or an anchor
bracket mounted to the body shell on the
back panel.

The SuperCab rear seat has three straps
behind the top of the seatback that
function as both routing loops for the
tether straps and anchor loops.

The tether strap anchors in your vehicle
are in the following positions (shown from
top view):

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F-Series Regular Cab

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F-Series SuperCab

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F-Series Crew Cab
Attach the tether strap only to the

appropriate tether anchor as shown. The
tether strap may not work properly if
attached somewhere other than the
correct tether anchor.

Once the child safety seat has been
installed using the safety belt, you can
attach the top tether strap.

Tether Strap Attachment

1. Route the child safety seat tether strap
over the back of the seat.

Note: For vehicles with adjustable head
restraints, route the tether strap under the
head restraint and between the head
restraint posts, otherwise route the tether
strap over the top of the seat back. If the
top of the safety seat hits the head restraint,
raise the head restraint to let the child seat
fit further rearward.

2. Locate the correct anchor for the
selected seating position.

3. You may need to pull the seatback
forward to access the tether anchors.
Make sure the seat is locked in the
upright position before installing the
child seat.

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4. Remove the tether cover.

5. Clip the tether strap to the anchor as
shown.

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Front seats (Regular Cab) and Rear seats
(Crew Cab)

If the tether strap is clipped incorrectly, the
child safety seat may not be retained
properly in the event of a crash.

6. Tighten the child safety seat tether strap

according to the manufacturer's
instructions.

If the safety seat is not anchored properly,
the risk of a child being injured in a crash
greatly increases.

If your child restraint system is equipped
with a tether strap, and the child restraint
manufacturer recommends its use, Ford
also recommends its use.

Tether Strap Attachment (Rear
SuperCab Only)

There are three loops of webbing just
above the back of the rear seat (along the
bottom edge of the rear window) in the
SuperCab. Use these loops as both routing
loops and anchor loops for up to three
child safety seat tether straps.

You can secure these straps below the
back of the seat with rubber bands. To
access, reach below the back of the seat
and pull the tether loop out of the rubber
band securing it.

Many tether straps cannot be tightened if
the tether strap is hooked to the loop
directly behind the child seat. To provide
a tight tether strap:

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1. Route the tether strap through the loop
directly behind the child seat.

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2. Attach the strap hook onto the loop
behind an adjacent seating position.

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3. Install the child safety seat tightly using
the vehicle belts. Follow the
instructions in this chapter.

4. Tighten the tether strap according to
the child seat manufacturer's
instructions.

You can use a single loop to route and
anchor more than one child seat. For
example, use the center loop as a routing
loop for a child safety seat in the center
rear seat and as an anchoring loop for child
seats installed in the outboard rear seats.

BOOSTER SEATS

WARNING

Never place, or allow a child to place,
the shoulder belt under a child's arm

or behind the back because it
reduces the protection for the upper part
of the body and may increase the risk of
injury or death in a crash.

Use a belt-positioning booster seat for
children who have outgrown or no longer
properly fit in a child safety seat (generally
children who are less than 4 feet 9 inches
(1.45 meters) tall, are greater than age four
(4) and less than age twelve (12), and
between 40 pounds (18 kilograms) and

80 pounds (36 kilograms) and upward to
100 pounds (45 kilograms) if
recommended by your child restraint
manufacturer). Many state and provincial
laws require that children use approved
booster seats until they reach age eight, a
height of 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 meters) tall,
or 80 pounds (36 kilograms).

Booster seats should be used until you can
answer YES to ALL of these questions
when seated without a booster seat:

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• Can the child sit all the way back
against their vehicle seat back with
knees bent comfortably at the edge of
the seat cushion?

• Can the child sit without slouching?

• Does the lap belt rest low across the

hips?

• Is the shoulder belt centered on the
shoulder and chest?

• Can the child stay seated like this for
the whole trip?

Always use booster seats in conjunction
with your vehicle lap and shoulder belt.

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Types of Booster Seats

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• Backless booster seats
If your backless booster seat has a

removable shield, remove the shield. If a
vehicle seating position has a low seat
back or no head restraint, a backless
booster seat may place your child's head
(as measured at the tops of the ears)
above the top of the seat. In this case,
move the backless booster to another
seating position with a higher seat back or
head restraint and lap and shoulder belts,
or consider using a high back booster seat.

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• High back booster seats
If, with a backless booster seat, you cannot

find a seating position that adequately
supports your child's head, a high back
booster seat would be a better choice.

Children and booster seats vary in size and
shape. Choose a booster that keeps the
lap belt low and snug across the hips,
never up across the stomach, and lets you
adjust the shoulder belt to cross the chest
and rest snugly near the center of the
shoulder. The following drawings compare
the ideal fit (center) to a shoulder belt
uncomfortably close to the neck and a
shoulder belt that could slip off the
shoulder. The drawings also show how the
lap belt should be low and snug across the
child's hips.

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If the booster seat slides on the vehicle
seat upon which it is being used, placing a
rubberized mesh sold as shelf or carpet
liner under the booster seat may improve
this condition. Do not introduce any item
thicker than this under the booster seat.
Check with the booster seat
manufacturer's instructions.

CHILD SEAT POSITIONING

WARNINGS

Airbags can kill or injure a child in a
child seat. Never place a rear-facing

child seat in front of an active airbag.
If you must use a forward-facing child seat
in the front seat, move the vehicle seat
upon which the child seat is installed all
the way back. When possible, all children
age 12 and under should be properly
restrained in a rear seating position. If all
children cannot be seated and restrained
properly in a rear seating position, properly
restrain the largest child in the front seat.

Always carefully follow the

instructions and warnings provided

by the manufacturer of any child
restraint to determine if the restraint device
is appropriate for your child's size, height,
weight, or age. Follow the child restraint
manufacturer's instructions and warnings
provided for installation and use in
conjunction with the instructions and

WARNINGS

warnings provided by your vehicle
manufacturer. A safety seat that is
improperly installed or utilized, is
inappropriate for your child's height, age,
or weight or does not properly fit the child
may increase the risk of serious injury or
death.

Never let a passenger hold a child on
his or her lap while your vehicle is

moving. The passenger cannot
protect the child from injury in a crash,
which may result in serious injury or death.

Never use pillows, books, or towels

to boost a child. They can slide

around and increase the likelihood
of injury or death in a crash.

Always restrain an unoccupied child

seat or booster seat. These objects

may become projectiles in a crash or
sudden stop, which may increase the risk
of serious injury.

Never place, or allow a child to place,

the shoulder belt under a child's arm

or behind the back because it
reduces the protection for the upper part
of the body and may increase the risk of
injury or death in a crash.

To avoid risk of injury, do not leave

children or pets unattended in your

vehicle.

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Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children

Use any attachment method as indicated below by XCombined

child and

seat

weight

Restraint

Type

Safety belt

only

Safety belt
and LATCH

(lower

anchors

and top

tether

anchor)

Safety belt

and top

tether

anchor

LATCH

(lower

anchors

only)

LATCH
(lower

anchors

and top

tether

anchor)

XUp to 65 lb

(29 kg)

Rear facing

child seat

XOver 65 lb

(29 kg)

Rear facing

child seat

XUp to 65 lb

(29 kg)

Forward

facing

child seat

XOver 65 lb

(29 kg)

Forward

facing

child seat

Note: The child seat must rest tightly
against the vehicle seat upon which it is
installed. It may be necessary to lift or
remove the head restraint. See Head
Restraints (page 112).

CHILD SAFETY LOCKS

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

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

Move the lock control up or down to
engage or disengage the childproof lock.

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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

WARNINGS

Always drive and ride with the seat
backrest upright and the lap belt
snug and low across the hips.

To reduce the risk of injury, make
sure children sit where they can be
properly restrained.

Never let a passenger hold a child on
his or her lap while your vehicle is

moving. The passenger cannot
protect the child from injury in a crash
which may result in serious injury or death.

All occupants of the vehicle,

including the driver, should always

properly wear their safety belts, even
when an airbag supplemental restraint
system is provided. Failure to properly wear
your safety belt could seriously increase
the risk of injury or death.

It is extremely dangerous to ride in a

cargo area, inside or outside of a

vehicle. In a crash, people riding in
these areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride
in any area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and safety belts. Be
sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat
and using a safety belt properly.

In a rollover crash, an unbelted

person is significantly more likely to

die than a person wearing a safety
belt.

Each seating position in your vehicle

has a specific safety belt assembly

which is made up of one buckle and
one tongue that are designed to be used
as a pair. 1) Use the shoulder belt on the
outside shoulder only. Never wear the
shoulder belt under the arm. 2) Never
swing the safety belt around your neck over
the inside shoulder. 3) Never use a single
belt for more than one person.

WARNINGS

When possible, all children 12 years
old and under should be properly

restrained in a rear seating position.
Failure to follow this could seriously
increase the risk of injury or death.

Safety belts and seats can become

hot in a vehicle that has been closed

up in sunny weather; they could burn
a small child. Check seat covers and
buckles before you place a child anywhere
near them.

Front and rear seat occupants,

including pregnant women, should

wear safety belts for optimum
protection in an accident.

All seating positions in this vehicle have
lap and shoulder safety belts. All
occupants of the vehicle should always
properly wear their safety belts, even when
an airbag supplemental restraint system
is provided.

The safety belt system consists of:

• Lap and shoulder safety belts.

• Shoulder safety belt with automatic

locking mode, (except driver safety
belt).

• Height adjuster at the front outboard

seating positions.

• Safety belt pretensioner at the front

outboard seating positions.

• Safety belt warning light and chime.

• Crash sensors and monitoring system

with readiness indicator.

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The safety belt pretensioners at the front
seating positions are designed to tighten
the safety belts when activated. In frontal
and near-frontal crashes, side crashes and
rollovers, the safety belt pretensioners may
be activated alone or, if the crash is of
sufficient severity, together with the front
airbags.

FASTENING THE SAFETY BELTS

The front outboard and rear safety
restraints in the vehicle are combination
lap and shoulder belts.

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1. Insert the belt tongue into the proper
buckle (the buckle closest to the
direction the tongue is coming from)
until you hear a snap and feel it latch.
Make sure the tongue is securely
fastened in the buckle.

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2. To unfasten, press the release button
and remove the tongue from the
buckle.

Using the Safety Belt with Cinch
Tongue (Front Center and Rear
Center Seats Only)

The cinch tongue will slide up and down
the belt webbing when the belt is stowed
or while putting safety belts on. When the
lap and shoulder safety belt is buckled, the
cinch tongue will allow the lap portion to
be shortened, but pinches the webbing to
keep the lap portion from getting longer.
The cinch tongue is designed to slip during
a crash, so always wear the shoulder belt
properly and do not allow any slack in
either the lap or shoulder portions.

Before you can reach and latch a lap and
shoulder belt having a cinch tongue into
the buckle, you may have to lengthen the
lap belt portion of it.

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1. To lengthen the lap belt, pull some
webbing out of the shoulder belt
retractor.

2. While holding the webbing below the
tongue, grasp the tip (metal portion)
of the tongue so that it is parallel to the
webbing and slide the tongue upward.

3. Provide enough lap belt length so that
the tongue can reach the buckle.

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Fastening the Cinch Tongue

WARNING

The lap belt should fit snugly and as
low as possible around the hips, not
across the waist.

1. Pull the lap and shoulder belt from the
retractor so that the shoulder belt
portion of the safety belt crosses your
shoulder and chest.

2. Be 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. Make sure the tongue is securely
fastened to the buckle by pulling on
the tongue.

While you are fastened in the safety belt,
the lap and shoulder belt with a cinch
tongue adjusts to your movement.
However, if you brake hard, turn hard, or if
your vehicle receives an impact of 5.0 mph
(8 km/h) or more, the safety belt will
become locked and help reduce your
forward movement.

Using Safety Belts During
Pregnancy

WARNING

Always ride and drive with your
seatback upright and the safety belt

properly fastened. The lap portion of
the safety belt should fit snug and be
positioned low across the hips. The
shoulder portion of the safety belt should
be positioned across the chest. Pregnant
women should also follow this practice.
See the following figure.

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Pregnant women should always wear their
safety belt. 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 will allow. Position the
shoulder belt to cross the middle of the
shoulder and the center of the chest.

Safety Belt Locking Modes

WARNINGS

After any vehicle crash, the safety
belt system at all passenger seating

positions must be checked by an
authorized dealer to verify that the
automatic locking retractor feature for
child seats is still functioning properly. In
addition, all safety belts should be checked
for proper function.

The belt and retractor must be

replaced if the safety belt assembly

automatic locking retractor feature
or any other safety belt function is not
operating properly when checked by an
authorized dealer. Failure to replace the
belt and retractor assembly could increase
the risk of injury in crashes.

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All safety restraints in the vehicle are
combination lap and shoulder belts. The
driver safety belt has the first type of
locking mode. The front outboard
passenger and rear outboard seat safety
belts have both types of locking modes
described as follows:

Vehicle Sensitive Mode

This is the normal retractor mode, which
allows free shoulder belt length
adjustment to your movements and
locking in response to vehicle movement.
For example, if the driver brakes suddenly
or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle
receives an impact of about 5 mph
(8 km/h) or more, the combination safety
belts will lock to help reduce forward
movement of the driver and passengers.

In addition, the retractor is designed to lock
if the webbing is pulled out too quickly. If
this occurs, let the belt retract slightly and
pull webbing out again in a slow and
controlled manner.

Automatic Locking Mode

In this mode, the shoulder belt is
automatically pre-locked. The belt will still
retract to remove any slack in the shoulder
belt. The automatic locking mode is not
available on the driver safety belt.

When to Use the Automatic Locking
Mode

Use this mode any time a child safety seat,
except a booster, is installed in passenger
front or rear seating positions. You should
properly restrain children 12 years old and
under in a rear seating position whenever
possible. See Child Safety (page 15).

How to Use the Automatic Locking
Mode

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1. Buckle the combination lap and
shoulder belt.

2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull
downward until the entire belt is pulled
out.

3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt
retracts, you will hear a clicking sound.
This indicates the safety belt is now in
the automatic locking mode.

How to Disengage the Automatic
Locking Mode

Unbuckle the combination lap and
shoulder belt and allow it to retract
completely to disengage the automatic
locking mode and activate the vehicle
sensitive (emergency) locking mode.

Safety Belt Extension Assembly

WARNING

Do not use extensions to change the
fit of the shoulder belt across the
torso.

If the safety belt is too short when fully
extended, you can obtain a safety belt
extension assembly from an authorized
dealer.

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

SAFETY BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

WARNING

Position the safety belt height
adjuster so that the belt rests across

the middle of your shoulder. Failure
to adjust the safety belt properly could
reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt
and increase the risk of injury in a crash.

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Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so
the belt rests across the middle of your
shoulder.

To adjust the shoulder belt height:

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.

SAFETY BELT WARNING LAMP AND INDICATOR CHIME

This lamp illuminates and an
audible warning will sound if the

driver's safety belt has not been
fastened when the vehicle's ignition is
turned on.

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Conditions of operation

Then...If...

The safety belt warning light illuminates 1-

2 minutes and the warning chime sounds

4-8 seconds.

The driver's safety belt is not buckled

before the ignition switch is turned to the

on position...

The safety belt warning light and warning

chime turn off.

The driver's safety belt is buckled while the

indicator light is illuminated and the

warning chime is sounding...

The safety belt warning light and indicator

chime remain off.

The driver's safety belt is buckled before

the ignition switch is turned to the on posi-

tion...

SAFETY BELT MINDER

Belt-Minder™

This feature supplements the safety belt
warning function. It provides additional
reminders by intermittently sounding a
chime and illuminating the safety belt
warning light when the driver's seat is
occupied and the safety belt is unbuckled.

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Then...If...

The Belt-Minder feature will not activate.The driver's safety belt is buckled before

the ignition switch is turned to the on posi-

tion or less than 1-2 minutes have elapsed

since the ignition switch has been turned

to on...

The Belt-Minder feature is activated - the

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

minutes or until the safety belts are

buckled.

The driver's safety belt is not buckled when
the vehicle has reached at least 6 mph (9.7
km/h) and 1-2 minutes have elapsed since
the ignition switch has been turned to on...

The Belt-Minder feature is activated - the

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

minutes or until the safety belts are

buckled.

The driver's safety belt becomes unbuckled

for about one minute while the vehicle is

traveling at least 6 mph (9.7 km/h) and
more than 1-2 minutes have elapsed since
the ignition switch has been turned to on...

Deactivating and Activating the
Belt-Minder Feature (Driver Only)

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

Note: If you are using MyKey, you cannot
disable the Belt-Minder. Also, if the
Belt-Minder has been previously disabled,
it will be re-enabled during the use of
MyKey. See MyKey™ (page 51).

Read Steps 1 - 4 thoroughly before
proceeding with the programming
procedure.

Deactivate or activate the system by
performing the following procedure:

Before following the procedure, make sure
that:

• The parking brake is set.

• The transmission is in park (P).

• The ignition is off.

• All vehicle doors are closed.

• The driver's safety belt is unbuckled.

1. Turn the ignition on. Do not start the
engine.

2. Wait until the safety belt warning light
turns off (about one minute). Step 3
must be completed within 30 seconds
after the safety belt warning light turns
off.

3. Buckle then unbuckle the safety belt
three times at a moderate speed,
ending with the safety belt in the
unbuckled state. After Step 3, the
safety belt warning light will turn on.

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

• This will disable the feature if it is
currently enabled.

• This will enable the feature if it is
currently disabled.

CHILD RESTRAINT AND SAFETY BELT MAINTENANCE

Inspect the vehicle safety belts and child
safety seat systems periodically to make
sure they work properly and are not
damaged. Inspect the vehicle and child
seat safety belts to make sure there are no
nicks, tears or cuts. Replace if necessary.
All vehicle safety belt assemblies, including
retractors, buckles, front safety belt buckle
assemblies, buckle support assemblies
(slide bar-if equipped), shoulder belt
height adjusters (if equipped), shoulder
belt guide on seat back (if equipped), child
safety seat LATCH and tether anchors, and
attaching hardware, should be inspected
after a crash. Read the child restraint
manufacturer's instructions for additional
inspection and maintenance information
specific to the child restraint.

Ford Motor Company recommends that
all safety belt assemblies in use in vehicles
involved in a crash be replaced. However,
if the crash was minor and an authorized
dealer finds that the belts do not show
damage and continue to operate properly,
they do not need to be replaced. Safety
belt assemblies not in use during a crash
should also be inspected and replaced if
either damage or improper operation is
noted.

Properly care for safety belts. See Vehicle
Care (page 254).

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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

WARNINGS

Airbags do not inflate slowly or
gently, and the risk of injury from a
deploying airbag is the greatest close

to the trim covering the airbag module.

All occupants of your vehicle,
including the driver, should always

properly wear their safety belts, even
when an airbag supplemental restraint
system is provided. Failure to properly wear
your safety belt could seriously increase
the risk of injury or death.

Always transport children 12 years

old and under in the back seat and

always properly use appropriate
child restraints. Failure to follow this could
seriously increase the risk of injury or death.

Never place your arm over the airbag

module as a deploying airbag can

result in serious arm fractures or
other injuries.

Airbags can kill or injure a child in a

child seat. Never place a rear-facing

child seat in front of an active airbag.
If you must use a forward-facing child seat
in the front seat, move the seat upon which
the child seat is installed all the way back.

Do not attempt to service, repair, or

modify the airbag supplemental

restraint systems or its fuses as you
could be seriously injured or killed. Contact
your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Several airbag system components

get hot after inflation. To avoid risk

of injury, do not touch them after
inflation.

If the airbag has deployed, the airbag

will not function again and must be

replaced immediately. If the airbag
is not replaced, the unrepaired area will
increase the risk of injury in a crash.

The airbags are a supplemental restraint
system and are designed to work with the
safety belts to help protect the driver and
right front passenger from certain upper
body injuries. Airbags do not inflate slowly;
there is a risk of injury from a deploying
airbag.

Note: You will hear a loud bang and see a
cloud of harmless powdery residue if an
airbag deploys. This is normal.

The airbags inflate and deflate rapidly
upon activation. After airbag deployment,
it is normal to notice a smoke-like, powdery
residue or smell the burnt propellant. This
may consist of cornstarch, talcum powder
(to lubricate the bag) or sodium
compounds (for example, baking soda)
that result from the combustion process
that inflates the airbag. Small amounts of
sodium hydroxide may be present which
may irritate the skin and eyes, but none of
the residue is toxic.

While the system is designed to help
reduce serious injuries, contact with a
deploying airbag may also cause abrasions
or swelling. Temporary hearing loss is also
a possibility as a result of the noise
associated with a deploying airbag.
Because airbags must inflate rapidly and
with considerable force, there is the risk of
death or serious injuries such as fractures,
facial and eye injuries or internal injuries,
particularly to occupants who are not
properly restrained or are otherwise out of
position at the time of airbag deployment.
Thus, it is extremely important that
occupants be properly restrained as far
away from the airbag module as possible
while maintaining vehicle control.

Routine maintenance of the airbags is not
required.

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DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS

WARNINGS

Never place your arm or any objects
over an airbag module. Placing your

arm over a deploying airbag can
result in serious arm fractures or other
injuries. Objects placed on or over the
airbag inflation area may cause those
objects to be propelled by the airbag into
your face and torso causing serious injury.

Airbags can kill or injure a child in a

child seat. Never place a rear-facing

child seat in front of an active airbag.
If you must use a forward-facing child seat
in the front seat, move the seat upon which
the child seat is installed all the way back.

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The driver and front passenger airbags will
deploy during significant frontal and near
frontal crashes.

The driver and passenger front airbag
system consists of:

• Driver and passenger airbag modules.

· Crash sensors and monitoring
system with readiness indicator.
See Crash Sensors and Airbag

Indicator (page 45).

Driver and Front Passenger
Seating Adjustment

WARNING

National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA)

recommends a minimum distance
of at least 10 in (25 cm) between a
passenger’s chest and the driver airbag
module.

To correctly 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 passengers have correctly
adjusted their seats and put on safety
belts, it is very important that they continue
to sit correctly. A correctly seated
passenger sits upright, leans against the
seat backrest, and in the center of the seat
cushion, with their feet comfortably
extended on the floor. Sitting incorrectly
can increase the chance of injury in a crash
event. For example, if a passenger
slouches, lies down, turns sideways, sits
forward, leans forward or sideways, or puts
one or both feet up, the chance of injury
during a crash is greatly increased.

Passenger Airbag On and Off
Switch (If Equipped)

WARNINGS

Even with Advanced Restraints

Systems, children who are 12 years

and under should be correctly
restrained in a rear seating position. Failure
to follow this can increase the risk of
serious injury or death in a crash.

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WARNINGS

The front passenger airbag is not
designed to offer protection to a
passenger in the center seating

position.

An airbag ON and OFF switch may
be installed in this vehicle. Before

driving, always look at the face of the
switch to be sure the switch is in the
correct position in accordance with these
instructions and warnings. Failure to put
the switch in a correct position can
increase the risk of serious injury or death
in a crash.

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High-series vehicles (if equipped)

The front passenger airbag on and off
switch has indicators that will illuminate,
indicating that the front passenger frontal
airbag is either on or off. The indicator lamp
is located by the radio.

Note: The passenger airbag status indicator
OFF and ON lamps will illuminate for a short
period of time when the ignition is first
turned on to confirm it is functional.

Passenger airbagPassenger airbag status

indicator

Switch position

DisabledOFF: LitOff

ON: Unlit

EnabledOFF: UnlitOn

ON: Lit

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Low-series vehicles (if equipped)

The front passenger airbag on and off
switch has an indicator that will illuminate
and stay lit to remind you that the front
passenger frontal airbag is off. The
indicator lamp is located by the radio.

Note: The indicator lamp will illuminate for
a short period of time when the ignition is
first turned on to confirm it is functional.

Turning the Passenger Airbag Off

WARNINGS

If the light fails to illuminate when
the passenger airbag switch is off

and the ignition is on, have the
passenger airbag switch serviced at your
authorized dealer immediately.

In order to avoid inadvertent

activation of the switch, always

remove the ignition key from the
passenger airbag on and off switch.

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WARNINGS

An infant in a rear-facing seat faces
a high risk of serious or fatal injuries

from a deploying passenger airbag.
Rear facing infant seats should never be
placed in the front seats, unless the
passenger airbag is turned off.

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1. Insert the ignition key, turn the switch

to OFF and hold in OFF while removing
the key.

2. When the ignition is turned on, the pass

airbag off light illuminates briefly,
momentarily shuts off and then turns
back on. This indicates that the
passenger airbag is deactivated.

Turning the Passenger Airbag Back On

WARNINGS

The safety belts for the driver and

right front passenger seating

positions have been specifically
designed to function together with the
airbags in certain types of crashes. When
you turn off your airbag, you not only lose
the protection of the airbag, you also may
reduce the effectiveness of your safety belt
system, which was designed to work with
the airbag. If you are not a passenger who
meets the requirements stated in the
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration or Transport Canada
deactivation criteria turning off the airbag
can increase the risk of serious injury or
death in a crash.

WARNINGS

If your vehicle has rear seats, always
transport children who are 12 years

and under in the rear seat. Always
use safety belts and child restraints
correctly. Do not place a child in a rear
facing infant seat in the front seat unless
your vehicle is equipped with an airbag on
and off switch and the passenger airbag is
turned off. This is because the back of the
infant seat is too close to the inflating
airbag and the risk of a fatal injury to the
infant when the airbag inflates is
substantial.

If the pass airbag off light is

illuminated when the passenger

airbag switch is on and the ignition
is on, have the passenger airbag switch
serviced at your authorized dealer
immediately.

The passenger airbag remains off until you
turn it back on.

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1. Insert the ignition key and turn the

switch to ON.

2. The pass airbag off light will briefly

illuminate when the ignition is turned
to on. This indicates that the passenger
airbag is operational.

The passenger side airbag should always
be on (the pass airbag off light should not
be illuminated) unless the passenger
meets the requirements stated either in
Category 1, 2 or 3 of the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration or Transport
Canada deactivation criteria which follows.

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The vast majority of drivers and passengers
are much safer with an airbag than
without. To do their job and reduce the risk
of life threatening injuries, airbags must
open with great force, and this force can
pose a potentially deadly risk in some
situations, particularly when a front seat
passenger is not using the safety belt
correctly. The most effective way to reduce
the risk of unnecessary airbag injuries
without reducing the overall safety of your
vehicle is to make sure all passengers are
correctly restrained in the vehicle,
especially in the front seat. This provides
the protection of safety belts and permits
the airbags to provide the additional
protection they were designed to provide.
If you choose to deactivate your airbag,
you are losing the very significant risk
reducing benefits of the airbag and you are
also reducing the effectiveness of the
safety belts, because safety belts in
modern vehicles are designed to work as
a safety system with the airbags.

National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration Deactivation Criteria
(Excluding Canada)

WARNING

This vehicle has special energy
management safety belts for the

driver and right front passenger.
These particular belts are specifically
designed to work with airbags to help
reduce the risk of injury in a crash. The
energy management safety belt is
designed to give or release additional belt
webbing in some accidents to reduce
concentration of force on a passenger's
chest and reduce the risk of certain bone
fractures and injuries to underlying organs.
In a crash, if the airbag is turned off, this
energy management safety belt might
permit the passenger wearing the safety
belt to move forward enough to incur a
serious or fatal injury. The more severe the
crash, and the heavier the passenger, the
greater the risk is. Be sure the airbag is
turned on for any passenger who does not
qualify under the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration deactivation criteria.

1. Infant. An infant (less than 1 year old)
must ride in the front seat because:

• The vehicle has no rear seat.

• The vehicle has a rear seat too small

to accommodate a rear-facing infant
seat.

• The infant has a medical condition

which, according to the infant's
physician, makes it necessary for the
infant to ride in the front so that the
driver can constantly monitor the
child's condition.

2. Child age 1 to 12. A child age 1 to 12 must
ride in the front seat because:

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• The vehicle has no rear seat.

• Although children ages 1 to 12 ride in

the rear seat(s) whenever possible,
children ages 1 to 12 sometimes must
ride in the front because no space is
available in the rear seat(s) of the
vehicle.

• The child has a medical condition
which, according to the child's
physician, makes it necessary for the
child to ride in the front seat so that the
driver can constantly monitor the
child's condition.

3. Medical condition. A passenger has a

medical condition which, according to his
or her physician:

• Causes the passenger airbag to pose
a special risk for the passenger.

• Makes the potential harm from the
passenger airbag in a crash greater
than the potential harm from turning
off the airbag and allowing the
passenger, even if belted, to hit the
dashboard or windshield in a crash.

Transport Canada Deactivation Criteria
(Canada Only)

WARNING

This vehicle has special energy
management safety belts for the

driver and right front passenger.
These particular belts are specifically
designed to work with airbags to help
reduce the risk of injury in a crash. The
energy management safety belt is
designed to give or release additional belt
webbing in some accidents to reduce
concentration of force on a passenger's
chest and reduce the risk of certain bone
fractures and injuries to underlying organs.
In a crash, if the airbag is turned off, this
energy management safety belt might
permit the passenger wearing the safety
belt to move forward enough to incur a
serious or fatal injury. The more severe the
crash, and the heavier the passenger, the
greater the risk is. Be sure the airbag is
turned on for any passenger who does not
qualify under the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration deactivation criteria.

1. Infant: An infant (less than 1 year old)
must ride in the front seat because:

• My vehicle has no rear seat.

• The rear seat in my vehicle cannot

accommodate a rear-facing infant
seat.

• The infant has a medical condition

which, according to the infant's
physician, makes it necessary for the
infant to ride in the front seat so that
the driver can monitor the infant's
condition.

2. Child age 12 or under: A child age 12 or
under must ride in the front seat because:

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• My vehicle has no rear seat.

• Although children age 12 and under ride

in the rear seat whenever possible,
children age 12 and under have no
option but to sometimes ride in the
front seat because rear seat space is
insufficient.

• The child has a medical condition that,
according to the child's physician,
makes it necessary for the child to ride
in the front seat so that the driver can
monitor the child's condition.

3. Medical condition: A passenger has a

medical condition that, according to his or
her physician:

• Poses a special risk for the passenger
if the airbag deploys.

• Makes the potential harm from the
passenger airbag deployment greater
than the potential harm from turning
off the airbag and experiencing a crash
without the protection offered by the
airbag.

Driver and Front Passenger
Seating Adjustment

WARNING

The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration recommends a

minimum distance of at least 10
inches (25 centimeters) between a
passenger’s chest and the driver airbag
module.

To correctly 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 passengers have correctly
adjusted their seats and put on safety
belts, it is very important that they continue
to sit correctly. A correctly seated
passenger sits upright, leans against the
seat backrest, and in the center of the seat
cushion, with their feet comfortably
extended on the floor. Sitting incorrectly
can increase the chance of injury in a crash
event. For example, if a passenger
slouches, lies down, turns sideways, sits
forward, leans forward or sideways, or puts
one or both feet up, the chance of injury
during a crash is greatly increased.

Children and Airbags

WARNING

Airbags can kill or injure a child in a
child seat. Never place a rear-facing

child seat in front of an active airbag.
If you must use a forward-facing child seat
in the front seat, move the seat upon which
the child seat is installed all the way back.

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Children must always be correctly
restrained. Accident statistics suggest that
children are safer when correctly 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.

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If two adults and a child occupy a Regular
Cab, correctly restrain the child in the
center front unless doing so would interfere
with driving your vehicle. This provides lap
and shoulder belt protection for all
passengers, and airbag protection for the
adults. A child or infant correctly restrained
in the center front seat should not incur
risk of serious injury from the airbags.

SIDE AIRBAGS

WARNINGS

Do not place objects or mount
equipment on or near the airbag

cover, on the side of the seatbacks
(of the front seats), or in front seat areas
that may come into contact with a
deploying airbag. Failure to follow these
instructions may increase the risk of
personal injury in the event of a crash.

Do not use accessory seat covers.

The use of accessory seat covers

may prevent the deployment of the
side airbags and increase the risk of injury
in an accident.

Do not lean your head on the door.

The side airbag could injure you as it

deploys from the side of the
seatback.

Do not attempt to service, repair, or

modify the airbag, its fuses or the

seat cover on a seat containing an
airbag as you could be seriously injured or
killed. Contact your authorized dealer as
soon as possible.

If the side airbag has deployed, the

airbag will not function again. The

side airbag system (including the
seat) must be inspected and serviced by
an authorized dealer. If the airbag is not
replaced, the unrepaired area will increase
the risk of injury in a crash.

The side airbags are located on the
outboard side of the seatbacks of the front
seats. In certain sideways crashes, the
airbag on the side affected by the crash
will be inflated. The airbag was designed
to inflate between the door panel and
occupant to further enhance the protection
provided occupants in side impact crashes.

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The system consists of the following:

• A label or embossed side panel
indicating that side airbags are found
on your vehicle.

• Side airbags located inside the
seatback of the driver and front
passenger seats.

·Crash sensors and monitoring
system with readiness indicator.
See Crash Sensors and Airbag

Indicator (page 45).

The design and development of the side
airbag system included recommended
testing procedures that were developed
by a group of automotive safety experts
known as the Side Airbag Technical
Working Group. These recommended
testing procedures help reduce the risk of
injuries related to the deployment of side
airbags.

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SAFETY CANOPY™

WARNINGS

Do not place objects or mount
equipment on or near the headliner

at the siderail that may come into
contact with a deploying curtain airbag.
Failure to follow these instructions may
increase the risk of personal injury in the
event of a crash.

Do not lean your head on the door.

The curtain airbag could injure you

as it deploys from the headliner.

Do not attempt to service, repair, or

modify the curtain airbags, its fuses,

the A, B, or C pillar trim, or the
headliner on a vehicle containing curtain
airbags as you could be seriously injured
or killed. Contact your authorized dealer
as soon as possible.

All occupants of your vehicle

including the driver should always

wear their safety belts even when an
airbag supplemental restraint system and
curtain airbag is provided. Failure to
properly wear your safety belt could
seriously increase the risk of injury or death.

To reduce risk of injury, do not

obstruct or place objects in the

deployment path of the curtain
airbag.

If the curtain airbags have deployed,

the curtain airbags will not function

again. The curtain airbags (including
the A, B and C pillar trim and headliner)
must be inspected and serviced by an
authorized dealer. If the curtain airbag is
not replaced, the unrepaired area will
increase the risk of injury in a crash.

The Safety Canopy will deploy during
significant side crashes or when a certain
likelihood of a rollover event is detected
by the rollover sensor. The Safety Canopy
is mounted to the roof side-rail sheet
metal, behind the headliner, above each
row of seats. In certain sideways crashes
or rollover events, the Safety Canopy will
be activated, regardless of which seats are
occupied. The Safety Canopy is designed
to inflate between the side window area
and occupants to further enhance
protection provided in side impact crashes
and rollover events.

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The system consists of the following:

• Safety canopy curtain airbags located
above the trim panels over the front
and rear side windows identified by a
label or wording on the headliner or
roof-pillar trim.

• A flexible headliner which opens above
the side doors to allow air curtain
deployment

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

Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator

(page 45).

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Children 12 years old and under should
always be properly restrained in the rear
seats. The Safety Canopy will not interfere
with children restrained using a properly
installed child or booster seat because it
is designed to inflate downward from the
headliner above the doors along the side
window opening.

The design and development of the Safety
Canopy included recommended testing
procedures that were developed by a
group of automotive safety experts known
as the Side Airbag Technical Working
Group. These recommended testing
procedures help reduce the risk of injuries
related to the deployment of side airbags
(including the Safety Canopy).

CRASH SENSORS AND AIRBAG INDICATOR

WARNING

Modifying or adding equipment to
the front end of the vehicle (including

frame, bumper, front end body
structure and tow hooks) may affect the
performance of the airbag system,
increasing the risk of injury. Do not modify
the front end of the vehicle.

Your vehicle has a collection of crash and
occupant sensors which provide
information to the restraints control
module which deploys (activates) the
front safety belt pretensioners, driver
airbag, passenger airbag, seat mounted
side airbags, and the Safety Canopy®.
Based on the type of crash (frontal impact,
side impact or rollover), the restraints
control module will deploy the appropriate
safety devices.

The restraints control module also
monitors the readiness of the above safety
devices plus the crash and occupant
sensors. The readiness of the safety
system is indicated by a warning indicator
light in the instrument cluster or by a
backup tone if the warning light is not
working. See Instrument Cluster (page

77). Routine maintenance of the airbag is
not required.

A difficulty with the system is indicated by
one or more of the following:

The readiness light will not
illuminate immediately after the
ignition is turned on.

• The readiness light will either flash or
stay lit.

• A series of five beeps will be heard. The
tone pattern will repeat periodically
until the problem, the light or both are
repaired.

If any of these things happen, even
intermittently, have the supplemental
restraint system serviced at an authorized
dealer immediately. Unless serviced, the
system may not function properly in the
event of a crash.

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The fact that the safety belt 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, belt usage)
were not appropriate to activate these
safety devices.

• The design of the front airbags is to
activate only in frontal and near-frontal
crashes (not rollovers, side impacts or
rear impacts) unless the crash causes
sufficient frontal deceleration.

• The design of the safety belt
pretensioners is to activate in frontal,
near-frontal and side crashes, and in
rollovers.

• The design of the side airbags is to
inflate in certain side impact crashes.
Side airbags may activate in other
types of crashes if the vehicle
experiences sufficient sideways motion
or deformation.

• The design of the Safety Canopy is to
inflate in certain side impact crashes
or rollover events. The Safety Canopy
may activate in other types of crashes
if the vehicle experiences sufficient
sideways motion or deformation, or a
certain likelihood of rollover.

AIRBAG DISPOSAL

Contact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible. Airbags must be disposed of by
qualified personnel.

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GENERAL INFORMATION ON RADIO FREQUENCIES

This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and with Industry Canada
license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) This device
must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

Note: Changes or modifications not
expressively approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
The term IC before the radio certification
number only signifies that Industry Canada
technical specifications were met.

The typical operating range for your
transmitter is approximately 33 feet (10
meters). Vehicles with the remote start
feature will have a greater range. One of
the following could cause a decrease in
operating range:

• weather conditions

• nearby radio towers

• structures around the vehicle

• other vehicles parked next to your

vehicle

The radio frequency used by your remote
control can also be used by other short
distance radio transmissions, for example
amateur radios, medical equipment,
wireless headphones, remote controls and
alarm systems. If the frequencies are
jammed, you will not be able to use your
remote control. You can lock and unlock
the doors with the key.

Note: Make sure to lock your vehicle before
leaving it unattended.

Note: If you are in range, the remote control
will operate if you press any button
unintentionally.

REMOTE CONTROL

Integrated Keyhead Transmitters

(If Equipped)

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Use the key blade to start your vehicle and
unlock or lock the driver door from outside
your vehicle. The transmitter portion
functions as the remote control.

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Note: Your vehicle’s keys came with a
security label that provides important
vehicle key cut information. Keep the label
in a safe place for future reference.

Replacing the Battery

Note: Refer to local regulations when

disposing of transmitter batteries.
Note: Do not wipe off any grease on the

battery terminals or on the back surface of
the circuit board.

Note: Replacing the battery will not delete
the transmitter from the vehicle. The
transmitter should operate normally.

The remote control uses one coin-type
three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or
equivalent.

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Integrated Keyhead Transmitter

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3

2

1

1. Twist a thin coin in the slot of the
transmitter near the key ring to remove
the battery cover.

2. Carefully peel up the rubber gasket
from the transmitter. It may come off
with the battery cover.

3. Remove the old battery

4. Insert the new battery. Refer to the
instructions inside the transmitter for
the correct orientation of the battery.
Press the battery down to make sure
it is fully in the housing.

5. Reinstall the rubber gasket.

6. Snap the battery cover back onto the
transmitter.

Memory Feature (If Equipped)

You can use the remote control to recall
memory settings for the driver seat, power
mirrors and power foot pedals.

Press the unlock button on the remote
control to recall the memory positions. If
you enable the easy-entry and exit feature,
the seat will move to the easy-entry
position. The seat will move to the driver
memory position when you put the key in
the ignition.

Programming to the Transmitter

1. With the ignition on, move the memory
features to the desired positions using
the associated controls.

2

1

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2. Press and hold memory button 1 on the
driver door. A tone will sound after
about two seconds. Continue to hold
until you hear a second tone.

3. Press the lock button on the remote
control within three seconds. A single
tone sounds.

Repeat this procedure with button 2 and
a second remote control if desired.

Deactivating from the Transmitter

1. Press and hold the desired memory
button for five seconds. A tone will
sound after about two seconds.
Continue to hold until you hear a
second tone.

2. Press the unlock button on the remote
control within three seconds.

Repeat this procedure for each additional
transmitter if desired.

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Press the button twice within
three seconds. The horn will

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

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Sounding a Panic Alarm

Note: The panic alarm will only operate

when the ignition is off.

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

it.

Remote Start (If Equipped)

WARNING

To avoid exhaust fumes, do not use
remote start if your vehicle is parked
indoors or areas that are not well

ventilated.

Note: Do not use remote start if your vehicle
is low on fuel.

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The remote start button is on the
transmitter.

This feature allows you to start your
vehicle from outside the vehicle. The
transmitter has an extended operating
range.

Vehicles with automatic climate control
can be set to operate when you remote
start the vehicle. See Climate Control
(page 105). A manual climate control
system will run at the setting it was set to
when you switch the vehicle off.

Many states and provinces have
restrictions for the use of remote start.
Check your local and state or provincial
laws for specific requirements regarding
remote start systems.

The remote start system will not work if:

• the ignition is on

• the alarm system is triggered

• you disable the feature

• the hood is open

• the transmission is not in P

• the vehicle battery voltage is too low

• the service engine soon indicator is on.

Remote Starting the Vehicle

Note: You must press each button within

three seconds of each other. Your vehicle
will not remote start and the horn will not
sound if you do not follow this sequence.

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The label on your transmitter details the
starting procedure.

To remote start your vehicle:

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

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

The horn will sound if the system fails to
start.

Note: If you remote start your vehicle with
an integrated keyhead transmitter, you must
switch the ignition on before driving your
vehicle. If you remote start your vehicle with
an intelligent access transmitter, you must
press the START/STOP button on the
instrument panel once while applying the
brake pedal before driving your vehicle.

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

The parking lamps will remain on and the
vehicle will run for 5, 10, or 15 minutes,
depending on the setting.

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Extending the Vehicle Run Time

Repeat Steps 1 and 2 with the vehicle still
running to extend the run time for another
remote start duration. If the duration is set
to last 10 minutes, the duration will extend
by another 10 minutes. For example, if the
vehicle had been running from the first
remote start for five minutes, the vehicle
will continue to run now for a total of 20
minutes.

Wait at least five seconds before remote
starting after a vehicle shutdown.

Turning the Vehicle Off After Remote
Starting

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Press the button once. The
parking lamps will turn off.

You may have to be closer to the
vehicle than when starting due to ground
reflection and the added noise of the
running vehicle.

You can disable or enable the remote start
system through the information display.
See General Information (page 83).

REPLACING A LOST KEY OR REMOTE CONTROL

Replacement keys or remote controls can
be purchased from an authorized dealer.
Authorized dealers can program remote
controls for your vehicle. See Passive
Anti-Theft System (page 60).

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

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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

MyKey allows you to program keys with
restricted driving modes to promote good
driving habits. All but one of the keys
programmed to the vehicle can be
activated with these restricted modes.

Any keys that have not been programmed
are referred to as administrator keys or
admin keys. They can be used to:

• create a MyKey

• program configurable MyKey settings

• clear all MyKey features.

When you have programmed a MyKey, you
can access the following information using
the information display:

• How many admin keys and MyKeys are
programmed to your vehicle.

• The total distance your vehicle has
traveled using a MyKey.

Note: All MyKeys are programmed to the
same settings. You cannot program them
individually.

Non-configurable Settings

The following settings cannot be changed
by an admin key user:

• Belt-Minder. You cannot disable this
feature. The audio system will mute
when the front seat occupants’ safety
belts are not fastened. Note: If your
vehicle is equipped with AM/FM radio
only, then the radio will not mute.

• Early low fuel. The low fuel warning is
activated earlier, giving the MyKey user
more time to refuel.

• Driver assist features, if equipped on
your vehicle, are forced on: parking aid,
blind spot information system (BLIS)
with cross traffic alert, lane departure
warning and forward collision warning
system.

Configurable Settings

With an admin key, you can configure
certain MyKey settings when you first
create a MyKey and before you recycle the
key or restart the vehicle. You can also
change the settings afterward with an
admin key:

• A vehicle speed limit can be set.
Warnings will be shown in the display
followed by an audible tone when your
vehicle reaches the set speed. You
cannot override the set speed by fully
depressing the accelerator pedal or by
setting cruise control.

• Vehicle speed minders of 45, 55 or 65
mph (75, 90 or 105 km/h). Once you
select a speed, it will be shown in the
display, followed by an audible tone
when the preselected vehicle speed is
exceeded.

• Audio system maximum volume of
45%. A message will be shown in the
display when you attempt to exceed
the limited volume. Also, the
speed-sensitive or compensated
automatic volume control will be
disabled. Note: If your vehicle is
equipped with AM/FM radio only, then
the radio volume will not be limited.

• Always on setting. When this is
selected, you will not be able to turn
off AdvanceTrac (if your vehicle is
equipped with this feature).

CREATING A MYKEY

Use the information display to create a
MyKey. There are two types of information
displays, and their controls and messaging
vary. To determine which type of display
you have, you will need to reference
another chapter. See General

Information (page 83).
If You Have a Type 1 Information

Display:

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1. Insert the key you want to program into
the ignition.

2. Switch the ignition on.

3. Access the main menu on the
information display controls. Press
SETUP using the information display
buttons until PRESS RESET TO
CREATE MYKEY is displayed.

4. Press and release the RESET button.
You will see HOLD RESET TO
CONFIRM MYKEY in the display.

5. Press and hold the RESET button for
two seconds until you see the message
MARK THIS AS RESTRICTED in the
display. Wait until you see KEY
RESTRICTED AT NEXT START in the
display.

If You Have a Type 2 Information
Display:

1. Insert the key you want to program into
the ignition.

2. Switch the ignition on.

3. Access the main menu on the
information display controls, and select

SETTINGS, then MYKEY by pressing
OK or the > button.

4. Press OK or the > button to select
CREATE A MYKEY.

5. When prompted, hold the OK button
until you see KEY RESTRICTED AT
NEXT START in the display. The key
will be restricted at the next start.

MyKey is successfully created. Make sure
you label it so you can distinguish it from
the admin keys.

You can also program configurable
settings for the key(s). Refer to

Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings.

Programming/Changing
Configurable Settings

Use the information display to program or
change your configurable MyKey settings.
There are two types of information
displays, and their controls and messaging
vary. To determine which type of display
you have, you will need to reference
another chapter. See General

Information (page 83).
If You Have a Type 1 Information

Display:

1. Switch the ignition on using an admin
key.

2. Access the main menu on the
information display controls, and press

SETUP until RESET FOR MYKEY
SETTINGS displays.

3. Press and release the RESET button
to display MyKey setup menus.

4. Press the SETUP button to enter your
choice. Once you make a selection, the
next configurable setting will be
displayed.

5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until you are
done changing the configurable
settings.

If You Have a Type 2 Information
Display:

1. Switch the ignition on using an admin
key.

2. Access the main menu on the
information display controls, and select

SETTINGS, then MYKEY by pressing
OK or the > button.

3. Use the arrow buttons to get to a
configurable feature.

4. Press OK or > to make a selection.

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Note: You can clear or change your MyKey

settings at any time during the same key
cycle as you created the MyKey. Once you
have switched the engine off, however, you
will need an admin key to change or clear
your MyKey settings.

CLEARING ALL MYKEYS

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

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

To clear all MyKeys of all MyKey settings,
use the information display. There are two
types of information displays, and their
controls and messaging vary. To determine
which type of display you have, you will
need to reference another chapter. See

General Information (page 83).
If You Have a Type 1 Information

Display:

1. Press SETUP until PRESS RESET TO
CLEAR MYKEY displays.

2. Press and release the RESET button.
The display will show HOLD RESET
TO CONFIRM CLEAR.

3. Press and hold the RESET button for
two seconds until ALL MYKEYS

CLEARED displays.

If You Have a Type 2 Information
Display:

1. Access the main menu and select
SETTINGS, then MYKEY.

2. Scroll to CLEAR ALL and press the OK
button.

3. Hold the OK button until ALL

MYKEYS CLEARED displays.

CHECKING MYKEY SYSTEM STATUS

You can find information on programmed
MyKey(s) using the information display
control on the steering wheel. See

Information Displays (page 83).

To find information on a programed MyKey(s), press the left arrow button to
access the main menu and scroll to:

DescriptionMessage

Press the OK button.Settings

Press the OK button.MyKey

Select one of the following:

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DescriptionMessage

Tracks the distance when drivers use a MyKey. The only way
to delete the accumulated distance is by using an admin key
to clear your MyKey. If the distance does not accumulate as
expected, then the intended user is not using the MyKey, or
an admin key user recently cleared and then recreated a
MyKey.

MyKey Dist.

Indicates the number of MyKeys programed to your vehicle.
Use this feature to detect how many MyKeys you have for
your vehicle and determine when a MyKey has been deleted.

{0} MyKeys

Indicates how many admin keys are programed to your
vehicle. Use this feature to determine how many unrestricted
keys you have for your vehicle, and detect if an additional
MyKey has been programed.

{0} Admin Keys

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USING MYKEY WITH REMOTE START SYSTEMS

MyKey is not compatible with non

Ford-approved, aftermarket remote start
systems. If you choose to install a remote
start system, see an authorized dealer for
a Ford-approved remote start system.

MYKEY TROUBLESHOOTING

Potential causesCondition

· The key used to start the vehicle does not
have admin privileges.

I cannot create a MyKey.

· The key used to start the vehicle is the only
admin key. There always has to be at least
one admin key.

· SecuriLock passive anti-theft system is
disabled or in unlimited mode.

· The key in the ignition does not have admin
privileges.

I cannot program the configurable settings.

· There are no keys programmed to the
vehicle. See Creating a MyKey (page 51).

· The key used to start the vehicle does not
have admin privileges.

I cannot clear the MyKeys.

· No MyKeys are created. See Creating a
MyKey (page 51).

· Purchase a new key from your authorized
dealer.

I lost the only admin key.

· Program a spare key. See Passive Anti-
Theft System (page 60).

I lost a key.

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

· An admin key holder cleared the MyKeys
and created new MyKeys.

· The key system has been reset.

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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING

You can use the power door lock control
or the remote control to lock and unlock
your vehicle.

Power Door Locks (If Equipped)

The power door lock control is on the driver
and front passenger door panels.

A B

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UnlockA
LockB

Remote Control (If Equipped)

You can use the remote control at any time
your vehicle is not running.

Unlocking the Doors (Two-Stage
Unlock)

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Press the button to unlock the
driver door.

Press the button again within
three seconds to unlock all doors. The turn
signals will flash.

Press and hold both the lock and unlock
buttons on the remote control for four
seconds to disable or enable two-stage
unlocking. Disabling two-stage unlocking
allows all vehicle doors to unlock with one
press of the button. The turn signals will
flash twice to indicate a change to the
unlocking mode. The unlocking mode
applies to the remote control and keyless
entry keypad.

Locking the Doors

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

Press the button again within three
seconds to confirm that all the doors are
closed. The doors will lock again, the horn
will sound and the turn signals will
illuminate if all the doors are closed.

Mislock

If any door is open or if the hood is open on
vehicles with an anti-theft alarm or remote
start, the horn will sound twice and the
lamps will not flash.

Smart Unlocks (If Equipped)

This feature helps to prevent you from
locking yourself out of your vehicle if your
key is still in the ignition.

When you open the driver door and lock
your vehicle with the power door lock
control, all the doors will lock then unlock
if your key is still in the ignition.

Your can still lock your vehicle with the key
in the ignition by:

• using the manual lock on the door

• locking the driver door with a key

• using the keyless entry keypad

• using the lock button on the remote

control

Autolock and Autounlock (If Equipped)

The autolock feature will lock all the doors
when:

• all doors are closed, and

• the ignition is on, and

• you shift into any gear putting your

vehicle in motion, and

• your vehicle attains a speed greater
than 12 mph (20 km/h).

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The autolock feature will unlock all the
doors when:

• autolock has locked the doors

• you stop the vehicle and switch the

ignition off or to accessory mode, and

• you open the driver door within 10
minutes.

Note: The doors will not autounlock if you
have electronically locked them before
opening the driver door.

Enabling or Disabling

You can enable or disable these features
in the information display or your
authorized dealer can do it for you. See

General Information (page 83).
Note: You can enable or disable the

autolock and autounlock features
independently of each other.

Illuminated Entry

The interior lamps and select exterior
lamps will illuminate when you unlock the
doors with the remote entry system.

The illuminated entry system will turn off
the lights if:

• the ignition is on

• you press the remote control lock

button, or

• after 25 seconds of illumination.

The dome lamp will not turn on if the
control is set to the off position.

The lights will not turn off if:

• you turn them on with the dimmer
control, or

• any door is open.

Battery Saver

The battery saver turns off the interior
lamps 30 minutes after you switch the
ignition off if a door is open and the dome
lamp switch is on. It turns off the interior
lamps after 10 minutes if the dome lamp
switch is off.

KEYLESS ENTRY (If Equipped)

SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD

The keypad is located near the driver
window.

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

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You can use the keypad to lock or unlock
the doors without using a key.

You can operate the keypad with the
factory-set 5-digit entry code. The code is
located on the owner’s wallet card in the
glove box and is available from an
authorized dealer. You can also create up
to five of your own 5-digit personal entry
codes.

Programming a Personal Entry Code

To create your own personal entry code:

1. Enter the factory-set code.

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

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3. Enter your personal 5-digit code. You
must enter each number within five
seconds of each other.

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

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

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

• press 3·4 to save personal code 2

• press 5·6 to save personal code 3

• press 7·8 to save personal code 4

• press 9·0 to save personal code 5.

You may also program a personal entry
code through the MyFord Touch system.

Tips:

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

• Do not use five numbers in sequential
order.

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

Recalling Memory Positions (If
Equipped)

The programmed entry codes will recall
driver memory positions as follows:

• Entry code 1 will recall driver 1 memory
positions.

• Entry code 2 will recall driver 2 memory
positions.

Note: Personal entry codes 3, 4 and 5 will
not recall memory positions.

Erasing a Personal Code

1. Enter the factory-set 5-digit 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.

All personal codes will erase and only the
factory-set 5-digit code will work.

Anti-Scan Feature

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

The anti-scan feature will turn off after:

• one minute of keypad inactivity

• pressing the unlock button on the

remote control

• switching the ignition on.

Unlocking and Locking the Doors

To Unlock the Driver Door

Enter the factory-set 5-digit code or your
personal code. You must press each
number within five seconds of each other.
The interior lamps will illuminate.

Note: All doors will unlock if you disable
the two-stage unlocking mode. See

Locking and Unlocking (page 56).

To Unlock All Doors

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

To Lock All Doors

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

Displaying the Factory Set Code

Note: You will need to have two

programmed passive anti-theft keys for this
procedure.

To display the factory-set code in the
information display:

1. Insert a key into the ignition and switch
the ignition on for a few seconds.

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2. Switch the ignition off and remove the
key.

3. Insert the second key into the ignition
and switch the ignition on.

The factory-set code will display for a few
seconds.

Note: The code may not display until after
any other warning messages first display.

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PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (If Equipped)

Note: The system is not compatible with

non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems.
Use of these systems may result in vehicle
starting problems and a loss of security
protection.

Note: Metallic objects, electronic devices
or a second coded key on the same key
chain may cause vehicle starting problems
if they are too close to the key when starting
the engine. Prevent these objects from
touching the coded key while starting the
engine. Switch the ignition off, move all
objects on the key chain away from the
coded key and restart the engine if a
problem occurs.

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

SecuriLock™

The system is an engine immobilization
system. It helps prevent the engine from
starting unless you use a coded key
programmed to your vehicle. Using the
wrong key may prevent the engine from
starting. A message may appear in the
information display.

If you are unable to start the engine with a
correctly coded key, the system has
malfunctioned. A message may appear in
the information display.

Automatic Arming

The system arms immediately after you
switch the ignition off.

Automatic Disarming

Switching the ignition on with a coded key
disarms the system.

Replacement Keys

Note: Your vehicle may have two integrated

keyhead transmitters.

The integrated keyhead transmitter
functions as a programmed ignition key. It
operates all the locks, starts the vehicle
and acts as a remote control.

If your programmed transmitters or
standard SecuriLock coded keys are lost
or stolen and you do not have an extra
coded key, you will need to have your
vehicle towed to an authorized dealer. You
need to erase the key codes from your
vehicle and program new coded keys.

Store an extra programmed key away from
your vehicle in a safe place to help prevent
any inconveniences. See an authorized
dealer to purchase additional spare or
replacement keys.

Programming a Spare Key

Note: You can program a maximum of eight

coded keys to your vehicle. Only four of
these can be integrated keyhead
transmitters.

You can program your own integrated
keyhead transmitter or standard
SecuriLock coded keys to your vehicle. This
procedure will program both the engine
immobilizer keycode and the remote entry
portion of the remote control to your
vehicle.

Only use integrated keyhead transmitters
or standard SecuriLock keys.

You must have two previously
programmed coded keys and the new
unprogrammed key readily accessible. See
an authorized dealer to have the spare key
programmed if two previously
programmed coded keys are not available.

Read and understand the entire procedure
before you begin.

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1. Insert the first previously programmed
coded key into the ignition.

2. Switch the ignition from off to on. Keep
the ignition on for at least three
seconds, but no more than 10 seconds.

3. Switch the ignition off and remove the
first coded key from the ignition.

4. After three seconds but within 10
seconds of switching the ignition off,
insert the second previously coded key
into the ignition.

5. Switch the ignition from off to on. Keep
the ignition on for at least three
seconds, but no more than 10 seconds.

6. Switch the ignition off and remove the
second previously programmed coded
key from the ignition.

7. After three seconds but within 10
seconds of switching the ignition off
and removing the previously
programmed coded key, insert the new
unprogrammed key into the ignition.

8. Switch the ignition from off to on. Keep
the ignition on for at least six seconds
until you hear the door locks cycle.

9. Remove the newly programmed coded
key from the ignition.

The key will start the engine if
programming is successful. You can
operate the remote entry system if the new
key is an integrated keyhead transmitter.

If programming was not successful, wait
20 seconds and repeat Steps 1 through 8.
If you are still unsuccessful, take your
vehicle to an authorized dealer.

ANTI-THEFT ALARM (If Equipped)

The system warns you of an unauthorized
entry to your vehicle. It triggers if any door
or the hood opens without using the key,
remote control or keyless entry keypad.

The direction indicators flash and the horn
sounds if the system triggers while the
alarm is armed.

Take all remote controls to an authorized
dealer if there is any potential alarm
problem with your vehicle.

Arming the Alarm

The alarm is ready to arm when there is
not a key in the ignition. Electronically lock
the vehicle to arm the alarm.

The direction indicators flash once after
you lock the vehicle. This indicates the
alarm is in the pre-armed mode. It will fully
arm in 20 seconds.

Disarming the Alarm

Disarm the alarm by any of the following
actions:

• Press the power door unlock button
within the 20-second pre-armed mode.

• Unlock the doors with the remote
control or keyless entry keypad.

• Switch the ignition on or start the
vehicle.

• Use a key in the driver door to unlock
the vehicle, then switch the ignition on
within 12 seconds.

Note: Pressing the panic button on the
remote control will stop the horn and signal
indicators, but will not disarm the system.

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ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL

WARNING

Do not adjust the steering wheel
when your vehicle is moving.

Note: Make sure that you are sitting in the
correct position. See Sitting in the Correct
Position (page 112).

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1. Unlock the steering column.

2. Adjust the steering wheel to the desired
position.

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3. Lock the steering column.

AUDIO CONTROL (If Equipped)

You can operate the following functions
with the control:

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MediaA
Volume upB
Volume downC
Seek down or previousD
Seek up or nextE

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Media

Press repeatedly to scroll through available
audio modes.

Seek, Next or Previous

Press the seek button to:

• tune the radio to the next or previous
stored preset

• play the next or the previous track.

Press and hold the seek button to:

• tune the radio to the next station up or
down the frequency band

• seek through a track.

VOICE CONTROL (If Equipped)

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Voice recognitionA
Phone modeB

See SYNC™ (page 322). See MyFord

Touch™ (page 358).

CRUISE CONTROL (If Equipped)

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See Cruise Control (page 178).

INFORMATION DISPLAY CONTROL

Type 1

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Type 2

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See Information Displays (page 83).

HEATED STEERING WHEEL (If

Equipped)

See MyFord Touch™ (page 358).

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ADJUSTING THE PEDALS (If

Equipped)

Note: Never use the controls while your feet

are on the accelerator and brake pedals and
the vehicle is moving.

You can find the control on the left side of
the steering column. Press and hold the
appropriate side of the control to move the
pedals.

A B

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A. Farther
B. Closer
You can save and recall the pedal positions

with the memory feature. See Memory

Function (page 115).
Note: Adjust the pedals only when your

vehicle is in P (Park).

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WINDSHIELD WIPERS

Note: Fully defrost the windshield before

switching on the windshield wipers.
Note: Make sure the windshield wipers are

switched off before entering a car wash.
Note: Clean the windshield and wiper

blades if they begin to leave streaks or
smears. If that does not resolve the issue,
install new wiper blades.

Note: Do not operate the wipers on a dry
windshield. This may scratch the glass,
damage the wiper blades or cause the wiper
motor to burn out. Always use the
windshield washers before wiping a dry
windshield.

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Rotate the end of the control:

• away from you to increase the wiper
speed

• toward you to decrease the wiper
speed.

Speed dependent wipers

When your vehicle speed increases, the
interval between wipes decreases.

WINDSHIELD WASHERS

Note: Do not operate the wipers on a dry

windshield. This may scratch the glass,
damage the wiper blades or cause the wiper
motor to burn out. Always use the
windshield washer before wiping a dry
windshield.

Note: Do not operate the washers when
the washer reservoir is empty. This may
cause the washer pump to overheat.

Press the end of the stalk to activate the
washer.

• A brief press causes a single wipe
without washer fluid.

• A quick press and hold causes the
wipers to swipe three times with
washer fluid.

• A long press and hold will activate the
wipers and washer fluid for up to 10
seconds.

A wipe will occur a few seconds after
washing to clear any remaining washer
fluid. This feature can be turned on and off
in the information display.

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LIGHTING CONTROL

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• Rotate the headlamp control clockwise
to the first position to turn on the
parking lamps, instrument panel lamps,
license plate lamps and tail lamps.

• Rotate clockwise to the second
position to also turn on the headlamps.

High Beams

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Push the lever toward the instrument panel
to switch the high beams on.

Push the lever toward the instrument panel
again or pull the lever towards you to
switch the high beams off.

Headlamp Flasher

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Pull the lever toward you to flash the
headlamps and release the lever to switch
the headlamps off.

AUTOLAMPS (If Equipped)

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A

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

• To turn autolamps on, rotate the
control to the fourth position.

• To turn autolamps off, rotate the
control to the first, second, or third
position.

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Note: If the vehicle is equipped with

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

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

Autolamps - Programmable Exit
Delay

Programmable exit delay allows the length
of the autolamp exit delay to be changed.

To program the auto lamp exit time delay:

1. Start with the ignition in the off position
and the headlamp control in the
autolamp position.

2. Turn the headlamp control to off.

3. Turn the ignition switch to on and then
back to off.

4. Turn the headlamp control to the
autolamp position. The headlamps will
turn on.

5. Wait the desired amount of time for
the exit delay you want (up to three
minutes), then turn the headlamps off.

INSTRUMENT LIGHTING DIMMER

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

• Tap the top or bottom of the control
to brighten/dim all interior lit
components incrementally, or

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

• Press and hold the top of the control
to the full on position to activate the
“dome on” feature. This will turn on the
interior courtesy lights. The lights will
remain on until the bottom of the
control is pressed.

DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (If

Equipped)

WARNING

Always remember to switch your
headlamps on in low light situations

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

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The system switches the headlamps on
with a reduced output in daylight
conditions.

To switch the system on:

1. Switch the ignition on.

2. Switch the lighting control to the off,
or parking lamp position.

3. Disengage the parking brake.

4. Make sure the transmission selector
lever is not in position P.

FRONT FOG LAMPS (If Equipped)

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A

The headlamp control also operates the
fog lamps. The fog lamps can be turned
on only when the headlamp control is in
the parking lamp (second) position,
headlamps on (third) position, or autolamp
(fourth) position, and the high beams are
not turned on.

Pull headlamp control towards you to turn
fog lamps on. The fog lamp indicator light
will illuminate.

DIRECTION INDICATORS

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

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

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

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

Lane Change

To indicate a left or right lane change:

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

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

INTERIOR LAMPS

The lamps will switch on when one of the
following conditions have been met:

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Front Map Lamps (If equipped)

The map lamps are located on the
overhead console. Press the controls on
either side of each map lamp to turn on
the lamps. The map lamps also light when:

• any door is opened.

• the instrument panel dimmer switch is

pressed up until the courtesy lamps
come on.

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

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Rear Dome and Map Lamps

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Your vehicle may have map lamps within
the rear dome lamp. Press the switches on
either side of the dome lamp to turn the
lamps on.

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POWER WINDOWS (If Equipped)

WARNINGS

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

seriously injure themselves.

When closing the power windows,
you should verify they are free of

obstructions and make sure that
children and pets are not in the proximity
of the window openings.

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Note: You may hear a pulsing noise when
just one of the windows is open. Lower the
opposite window slightly to reduce this
noise.

Press the switch to open the window.
Lift the switch to close the window.

One-Touch Up or Down (If Equipped)

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

Note: The window may disable for up to
five minutes if you cycle it up and down
repeatedly. This helps prevent damage to
the motor. Normal operation will resume
once the motor cools.

Restoring the One-Touch Up Function

You may lose the one-touch function if the
vehicle battery is low.

Note: Perform one-touch up re-calibration
with the door closed. Calibrating with the
door open will cause the window to
continuously bounce back.

To reset the function after the battery
recharges:

1. Pull the switch all the way up.

2. Hold the switch until the glass stops
and continue to hold for two seconds.

3. Press the switch down and operate the
window to the full down position.
One-touch up will now be functional.

Bounce-Back (If Equipped)

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

Overriding the Bounce-Back Feature

WARNING

When you override the bounce-back
feature, the window will not reverse

if it detects an obstacle. Take care
when closing the windows to avoid
personal injury or damage to your vehicle.

Pull up the window switch and hold within
two seconds of the window reaching the
bounce-back position. The window will
travel up with no bounce-back protection.
The window will stop if you release the
switch before the window closes fully.

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Window Lock (If Equipped)

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A

B

UnlockA
LockB

Press the control to lock or unlock the rear
window controls.

Power Sliding Back Window (If

Equipped)

WARNINGS

When operating the power sliding
back window, you must make sure
all rear seat occupants and cargo are

not in the proximity of the back window.

Do not leave children unattended in
your vehicle and do not let them play
with the power sliding back window.

They may seriously injure themselves.

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The control is on the overhead console.

Press and hold the control to open the
window. Pull and hold the control to close
the window.

Accessory Delay (If Equipped)

You can use the window switches for
several minutes after you switch the
ignition off or until you open either front
door.

GLOBAL OPENING (If Equipped)

You can use the remote control to operate
the windows with the ignition off.

Note: To operate this feature, accessory
delay must not be active.

Opening the Windows

You can only open the windows for a short
time after you unlock your vehicle with the
remote control. After you unlock your
vehicle, press and hold the remote control
unlock button to open the windows.
Release the button once movement starts.
Press the lock or unlock button to stop
movement.

EXTERIOR MIRRORS

Power Exterior Mirrors (If Equipped)

WARNING

Do not adjust the mirrors when your
vehicle is moving.

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B

A

C

Left-hand mirrorA
OffB
Right-hand mirrorC

To adjust a mirror:

1. Rotate the control to select the mirror
you want to adjust.

2. Adjust the position of the mirror.

3. Return the control to the center
position to lock mirrors in place.

Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors

For tight parking conditions, you can push
the mirror toward the door window glass.
Before driving, make sure that you fully
engage the mirror in its support when
returning it to its original position.

Power-Folding Mirrors (If Equipped)

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1. Rotate the control so the dots line up.

2. Pull the control back to fold the mirrors
in or out.

Note: If you repeatedly fold and unfold the
mirrors several times within one minute, the
system may disable to protect the motors
from overheating. It will reset to normal
function automatically within three to five
minutes.

You can also fold a mirror manually by
pushing it toward the door window glass.
After you manually adjust the mirror, you
will need to reset it.

To reset the power-folding mirror system
and return it to its normal function:

• Fold the mirror manually by pushing it
toward the door window glass.

• Use the power-fold control to fold and
unfold the mirror two or three times.
The mirror will make a sound as it
resets.

Heated Exterior Mirrors (If Equipped)

See Heated Windows and Mirrors (page

110).

Memory Mirrors (If Equipped)

You can save and recall the mirror
positions through the memory function.
See Memory Function (page 115).

Clearance Lamps (If Equipped)

The lower, outer part of the mirror housings
light when you switch the headlamps or
parking lamps on.

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Telescoping Mirrors (If Equipped)

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This feature lets you extend the mirror
about 3 inches (75 millimeters). It is useful
when towing a trailer. You can manually
pull out or push in the mirrors to the desired
position.

PowerScope™ Power Telescoping
Mirrors (If Equipped)

This feature lets you position both mirrors
in or out at the same time. The control is
on the door trim panel.

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BA

Telescope OutA
Telescope InB

To adjust the mirrors:

• Press and hold the control.

• When you position the mirrors in or out,

the motors will run as long as you hold
the control. The running motors allow
you to make adjustments as needed.

• After positioning the mirrors, return the
control to the center position to help
protect the motors from overheating.

INTERIOR MIRROR

WARNING

Do not adjust the mirror when your
vehicle is moving.

Note: Do not clean the housing or glass of
any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or other
petroleum or ammonia-based cleaning
products.

You can adjust the interior mirror to your
preference. Some mirrors also have a
second pivot point. This lets you move the
mirror head up or down and from side to
side.

Pull the tab below the mirror toward you
to reduce glare at night.

Auto-Dimming Mirror (If Equipped)

Note: Do not block the sensors on the front

and back of the mirror. Mirror performance
may be affected. A rear center passenger or
raised rear center head restraint may also
block light from reaching the sensor.

The mirror will dim automatically to reduce
glare when bright lights are detected from
behind your vehicle. It will automatically
return to normal reflection when you select
reverse gear to make sure you have a clear
view when backing up.

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SUN VISORS

Slide-on-rod (If Equipped)

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

Illuminated Vanity Mirror (If Equipped)

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Lift the cover to switch the lamp on.

MOONROOF (If Equipped)

WARNINGS

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

hurt themselves.

WARNINGS

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

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

You can manually open or close the sliding
shade when the moonroof is closed. Pull
the shade toward the front of your vehicle
to close it.

The moonroof controls are located on the
overhead console and have a one-touch
open and close feature. To stop it during
one-touch operation, press the control a
second time.

Opening and Closing the Moonroof

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Press and release the SLIDE control to
open the moonroof. The moonroof will
stop short of the fully opened position.

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

Pull and release the SLIDE control to close
the moonroof.

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Bounce-Back

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

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

Venting the Moonroof

Press and release the TILT control to vent
the moonroof. Pull and hold the TILT
control to close the moonroof.

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GAUGES

A B C D

G F E

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Engine oil pressure gaugeA
Engine coolant temperature gaugeB
Transmission fluid temperature gaugeC
Fuel gaugeD
SpeedometerE
Information display See General Information (page 83).F
TachometerG

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Instrument Cluster

Engine Oil Pressure Gauge

Indicates engine oil pressure. The needle
should stay in the normal operating range
(between L and H). If the needle falls
below the normal range, stop the vehicle,
turn off the engine and check the engine
oil level. Add oil if needed. If the oil level is
correct, have your vehicle checked by your
authorized dealer.

Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge

WARNING

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

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

Transmission Fluid Temperature
Gauge

Indicates transmission fluid temperature.
At normal operating temperature, the level
indicator will be in the normal range. If the
transmission fluid temperature exceeds
the normal range, stop the vehicle as soon
as safely possible and verify the airflow is
not restricted such as snow or debris
blocking airflow through the grill. Also,
higher than normal operating temperature
can be caused by special operation
conditions (i.e. snowplowing, towing or
off-road use). Refer to Special operating
conditions in the scheduled maintenance
information for instructions. Operating the

transmission for extended periods of time
with the gauge in the higher than normal
area may cause internal transmission
damage. Altering the severity of the driving
conditions is recommended to lower the
transmission temperature into the normal
range. If the gauge continues to show high
temperatures, see your authorized dealer.

Fuel Gauge

Note: The fuel gauge may vary slightly

when your vehicle is moving or on a gradient.

Switch the ignition on. The fuel gauge will
indicate approximately how much fuel is
left in the fuel tank. The arrow adjacent to
the fuel pump symbol indicates on which
side of your vehicle the fuel filler door is
located.

The needle should move toward F when
you refuel your vehicle. If the needle points
to E after adding fuel, this indicates your
vehicle needs service soon.

After refueling some variability in needle
position is normal:

• It may take a short time for the needle
to reach F after leaving the gas station.
This is normal and depends upon the
slope of pavement at the gas station.

• The fuel amount dispensed into the
tank is a little less or more than the
gauge indicated. This is normal and
depends upon the slope of pavement
at the gas station.

• If the gas station nozzle shuts off
before the tank is full, try a different
gas pump nozzle.

Low Fuel Reminder

A low fuel reminder triggers when the fuel
gauge needle is at 1/16th.

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Variations:

Distance-to-emptyFuel gauge positionDriving type (fuel economy

conditions)

35 miles to 80 miles (56 km

to 129 km)

1/16thHighway driving

35 miles (56km)1/16thSevere duty driving (trailer

towing, extended idle)

Information Display

Odometer

Located in the bottom of the information
display Registers the accumulated
distance your vehicle has traveled.

Trip Computer

See General Information (page 83).

Vehicle Settings and Personalization

See General Information (page 83).

WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS

The following warning lamps and
indicators will alert you to a vehicle
condition that may become serious. Some
lamps will illuminate when you start your
vehicle to make sure they work. If any
lamps remain on after starting your vehicle,
refer to the respective system warning
lamp for further information.

Note: Some warning indicators appear in
the information display and function the
same as a warning lamp but do not display
when you start your vehicle.

Anti-Lock Braking System

If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a

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

Battery

If it illuminates while driving, it

indicates a malfunction. Switch

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

Brake System

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Illuminates when you engage the

parking brake with the ignition

on.
If it illuminates when you are driving, check

that the parking brake is not engaged. If
the parking brake is not engaged, this
indicates low brake fluid level or a brake
system malfunction. Have the system
checked immediately by your authorized
dealer.

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WARNING

Driving your vehicle with the warning
lamp on is dangerous. A significant

decrease in braking performance
may occur. It will take you longer to stop
your vehicle. Have your vehicle checked by
your authorized dealer immediately. Driving
extended distances with the parking brake
engaged can cause brake failure and the
risk of personal injury.

Check Fuel Cap (If Equipped)

Illuminates when the fuel cap
may not be properly installed.
Continued driving with this light
on may cause the Service engine

soon warning indicator to come on.

Cruise Control (If Equipped)

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Illuminates when you switch this
feature on. See Using Cruise

Control (page 178).

Direction Indicator

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

flasher is turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for
a burned out bulb.

Door Ajar

Displays when the ignition is on

and any door is not completely

closed.

Electronic Locking Differential

Illuminates when using the

electronic locking differential.

Engine Coolant Temperature

Illuminates when the engine
coolant temperature is high.
Stop the vehicle as soon as

possible, switch off the engine and let cool.

Engine Oil

If it illuminates with the engine
running or when you are driving,

this indicates a malfunction.
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so and switch the engine off. Check the
engine oil level. See Engine Oil Check
(page 233).

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

Fasten Safety Belt

It will illuminate and a chime will

sound to remind you to fasten

your safety belt.

Front Airbag

If it fails to illuminate when you

start your vehicle, continues to

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

High Beam

Illuminates when you switch the

high beam headlamps on. It will

flash when you use the
headlamp flasher.

Hill Descent (If Equipped)

Illuminates when hill descent is

switched on.

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Low Fuel Level

Illuminates when the fuel level
is low or the fuel tank is nearly
empty. Refuel as soon as

possible.

Low Tire Pressure Warning

Illuminates when your tire
pressure is low. If the lamp
remains on with the engine
running or when driving, check

your tire pressure as soon as possible.
It will also illuminate momentarily when

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

Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced
Power/Electronic Throttle Control

Illuminates when a powertrain
or an AWD fault has been
detected. Contact your

authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Service Engine Soon

If the service engine soon
indicator light stays illuminated

after the engine is started, it
indicates that the On-Board Diagnostics
(OBD-II) system has detected a
malfunction of the vehicle emissions
control system. Refer to On-Board
Diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Fuel and
Refueling chapter for more information
about having your vehicle serviced. See
Emission Control System (page 143).

If the light is blinking, engine misfire is
occurring which could damage your
catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate
fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and
deceleration) and have your vehicle
serviced immediately.

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

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

Normally, the service engine soon light will
stay on until the engine is cranked, then
turn itself off if no malfunctions are
present. However, if after 15 seconds the
service engine soon light blinks eight times,
it means that the vehicle is not ready for
I/M testing. See Emission Control

System (page 143).

Stability Control

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Illuminates when the system is
active. If it remains illuminated

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

Control (page 169).

Stability Control Off

Illuminates when you switch the

system off. It will go out when

you switch the system back on
or when you switch the ignition off. See
Using Stability Control (page 169).

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Transmission Tow/Haul (If Equipped)

Illuminates when the tow/haul
feature has been activated. If the

light flashes steadily, have the
system serviced immediately, damage to
the transmission could occur.

4X2 (If Equipped)

Illuminates momentarily when

two-wheel drive high is selected.

If the light fails to display when
the ignition is turned on, or remains on,
have the system serviced immediately by
your authorized dealer.

4X4 LOW (If Equipped)

Illuminates when four-wheel

drive low is engaged. If the light

fails to display when the ignition
is turned on, or remains on, have the
system serviced immediately by your
authorized dealer.

4X4 HIGH (If Equipped)

Illuminates when four-wheel

drive high is engaged. If the light

fails to display when the ignition
is turned on, or remains on, have the
system serviced immediately by your
authorized dealer.

Diesel Warning Lights

If your vehicle is equipped with a diesel
engine, it has some unique warning lights;
refer to your diesel supplement for detailed
information on their function.

Diesel engine brake

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For more information see your

diesel supplement.

Diesel exhaust fluid

For more information see your
diesel supplement.

Glow plug pre-heat

For more information see your
diesel supplement.

Water in fuel

For more information see your
diesel supplement.

AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND INDICATORS

Headlamps On Warning Chime

Sounds when you remove the key from the
ignition and open the driver's door and you
have left the headlamps or parking lamps
on.

Key in Ignition Warning Chime

Sounds when you open the driver's door
and you have left the key in the ignition
with it in the off or accessory position.

Parking Brake On Warning Chime

Sounds when you have left the parking
brake on and drive your vehicle. If the
warning chime remains on after you have
released the parking brake, have the
system checked by your authorized dealer
immediately.

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Instrument Cluster

GENERAL INFORMATION

WARNING

Driving while distracted can result in
loss of vehicle control, crash and

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

You can control various systems on your
vehicle using the information display
controls on the steering wheel. The
information display provides the
corresponding information.

Information Display Controls
(Type 1)

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• Press the INFO button to scroll through
trip, outside temperature, fuel usage,
trailer gain and MyKey® information.

• Press the SETUP button to scroll
through various vehicle feature
settings.

• Press the RESET button to choose
settings, reset information and confirm
messages.

Info

Press the INFO button repeatedly to cycle
through the following features:

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

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INFO

TRIP A/B

XXX° (if equipped)

MYKEY MILES (km) (if programmed)

XXX MILES (km) TO E

XX.X AVG MPG (L/100km)

MPG (L/km)

TIMER

TBC GAIN (if equipped)

EXHAUST FILTER (diesel only)

TRIP A/B

Registers the distance of individual
journeys. Press and release the INFO
button until TRIP A/B appears in the
display (this represents the trip mode).
Press and hold the RESET button to reset.

XXX° (outside air temperature)

This displays the outside temperature.

MYKEY MILES (km)

For more information, See Principle of
Operation (page 51).

XXX MILES (km) TO E

This displays an estimate of approximately
how far you can drive with the fuel
remaining in your tank under normal driving
conditions. Remember to turn the ignition
off when refueling to allow this feature to
detect the correct amount of added fuel.

The system calculates the distance to
empty by using a running average fuel
economy, which uses your recent driving
history of 500 miles (800 km).

This value is not the same as the average
fuel economy display. The running average
fuel economy resets to a factory default
value if the battery is disconnected.

XX.X AVG MPG (L/100km)

Average fuel economy displays your
average fuel economy in miles per gallon
or liters/100 km.

MPG (L/km)

Displays the instantaneous fuel economy
as a bar graph. Your vehicle must be
moving to calculate instantaneous fuel
economy. You cannot reset the
instantaneous fuel economy.

TIMER

Displays the trip elapsed drive time. Press
and release RESET to pause the timer.
Press and hold RESET to reset the timer.

TBC GAIN

Displays the level of trailer brake gain or if
the trailer is not connected.

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EXHAUST FILTER

For more information, refer to the Diesel
supplement.

System check and vehicle feature
customization

Press the SETUP button repeatedly to
cycle the information display through the
following features:

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

Note: When returning to the SETUP menu
and you selected a non-English language,
HOLD RESET FOR ENGLISH will display to
change back to English. Press and hold the
RESET button to change back to English.

SETUP

OIL LIFEpress the RESET buttonRESET FOR SYSTEM

CHECK

EXHAUST FLUID LEVEL
(Diesel only)

ENGINE HOURS

ENGINE IDLE HOURS

CHARGING SYSTEM

DOOR

BRAKE SYSTEM

TBC GAIN = XX.X

FUEL LEVEL

MYKEY DISTANCE

SETUP (cont’d)

MYKEY(S) PROGRAMMEDpress the RESET

button

RESET FOR
SYSTEM CHECK

ADMIN KEYS PROGRAMMED

OIL LIFE

English or Metricpress the RESET

button

UNITS

0 to 180 secondsAUTOLAMP (SEC)

On or OffAUTOLOCK

On or OffAUTOUNLOCK

On or OffCOURTESY WIPE

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SETUP (cont’d)

On or OffREMOTE WINDOW

OPEN

CREATE MYKEY / MYKEY SETUP / CLEAR MYKEY

On or Offpress the RESET

button

RESET FOR REMOTE START

5, 10, 15 minutes

Electric or EOHTBC MODE

LOW, MED or HIGHTBC EFFORT

On or OffTRAILER SWAY

English / Spanish / FrenchLANGUAGE = ENGLISH / SPANISH /

FRENCH

PRESS RESET FOR SYSTEM CHECK

The information display will begin to cycle
through the vehicle systems and provide
a status of the item if needed.

Note: Some systems show a message only
if a condition is present

OIL LIFE

Displays the remaining oil life. An oil
change is required whenever indicated by
the information display and according to
the recommended maintenance schedule.
USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS.

To reset the oil monitoring system to 100%
after each oil change, perform the
following:

1. Press and release the SETUP button
to display OIL LIFE XXX% HOLD RESET
= NEW.

2. Press and hold the RESET button for
two seconds and release to reset the
oil life to 100%.

Note: To change oil life 100% value (if
equipped with this feature) to another value,
proceed to Step 3.

3. Once OIL LIFE SET TO XXX% is
displayed, release and press the RESET
button to change the Oil Life Start
Value. Each release and press will
reduce the value by 10%.

UNITS

Displays the current units English or Metric

AUTOLAMP (SEC)

This feature keeps your headlights on for
up to three minutes after the ignition is
switched off.

AUTOLOCK

This feature automatically locks all vehicle
doors when the vehicle is shifted into any
gear, putting the vehicle in motion.

AUTOUNLOCK

This feature automatically unlocks all
vehicle doors when the driver’s door is
opened within 10 minutes of the ignition
being turned off.

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COURTESY WIPE

This feature allows for an extra swipe of
the wipers after a wipe/wash cycle.

CREATE MYKEY / MYKEY SETUP /
CLEAR MYKEY

For more information, See Creating a
MyKey (page 51).

RESET FOR REMOTE START (if
equipped)

REAR PARK AID

This feature sounds a warning tone to warn
the driver of obstacles near the rear
bumper, and functions only when R
(Reverse) gear is selected.

TBC MODE (if equipped)

Allows you to choose the trailer brake
mode.

TBC EFFORT (if equipped)

Allows you to choose the level of initial
braking.

TRAILER SWAY (if equipped)

This feature uses the electronic stability
control to mitigate trailer sway.

LANGUAGE = ENGLISH / SPANISH /
FRENCH

Allows you to choose which language the
message center will display in.

Waiting four seconds or pressing the
RESET button cycles the message center
through each of the language choices.

Press the RESET button to set the
language choice.

Information Display Controls
(Type 2) (If Equipped)

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• Press the up and down arrow buttons
to scroll through and highlight the
options within a menu.

• Press the right arrow button to enter a
sub-menu.

• Press the left arrow button to exit a
menu.

• Press the OK button to choose and
confirm a setting/messages.

Main menu

You can access the menus using the
information display control.

Gauge Mode

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Trip A / B

Fuel Economy

Truck Apps (If Equipped)

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Settings

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Information

Display Mode

Use the arrow buttons to choose
between the following gauge
options.

Gauge Mode

Engine Oil Temperature (Diesel only)Gauges Detail

Transmission Temperature

The compass orientation
can be changed between
fixed north or rotating north.
To change the modes, press
OK when the compass
display is shown. Use the
right arrow to choose the
mode. Press and hold OK to
set the mode.

Compass

Exhaust Filter (diesel only). Refer to your diesel supple­ment for more information.

Blank

Trip A / B

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Use the arrow buttons to choose
between the following trip
options.

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Trip A / B

Trip time

Trip distance

Fuel used

Avg MPG (L/100km)

Odometer

Press OK to pause the Trip A or B screen,
press again to un-pause.

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

Trip time

This shows the elapsed trip time. The timer
will stop when your vehicle is turned off
and will restart when your vehicle is
restarted.

Trip distance

Registers the mileage of individual
journeys.

Fuel used

Shows the amount of fuel used for a given
trip.

Average MPG

Shows the average distance traveled per
unit of fuel used for a given trip.

Fuel Economy

Use the arrow buttons to choose
the desired fuel economy
display.

Fuel Economy

Instant MPG (L/100km)Fuel Econ.

Miles (kilometers) to Empty

AVG MPG (L/100km)

5, 10, 30 Minutes or Last 5 ResetsFuel Hist.

Instant MPG

Shows your instantaneous fuel usage.

Miles to empty

Shows the approximate distance your
vehicle can travel before running out of
fuel.

Average MPG

Shows the average fuel usage based on
time. Press and hold OK to reset this value.

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Fuel Hist.

Shows fuel usage as a bar graph based on
time. The graph is updated each minute
with the fuel economy that was achieved
during the prior 5, 10, 30 minutes of driving.

Truck Apps

In this mode, off-road
information depicted with
graphics and trailer towing

application options are available.

Note: Some items are optional and may
not appear.

Truck Apps

Pitch and bank angle (in degrees)Off Road

Steering angle (in degrees)

Differential lock/unlock

Energy flow

ELD (Electronic Locking Differential)Press OK for Info

Hill Descent Control

4X4 System

Traction Control

AdvanceTrac + RSC

Active trailer name or default trailerTrailer

Accumulated trailer distance

Trailer gain and output

Trailer Disconnected

OptionsPress OK for options

Change Active Trailer

Adding a new trailer

Conventional, Fifth
Wheel or Gooseneck

Connection Checklist (if
equipped)

Delete Trailer

Tow / Haul or Trailer
Brake Controller

Information Screen

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Truck Apps (cont’d)

Rename TrailerPress OK for optionsTrailer (cont’d)

Reset Trailer Mileage / Kilometers
(if equipped)

Trailer disconnected

Disregard this status if your vehicle is not
equipped with a factory installed trailer
brake controller. This message may appear
when an aftermarket TBC is used even
when the trailer is connected.

Change Active Trailer

When this is highlighted, press the right
arrow key to change the currently selected
trailer. Use the up and down arrows to
select a trailer and press the OK button to
choose the highlighted trailer.

Adding a new trailer

Use the up/down arrows to highlight New
Trailer and press the right arrow key to
enter the New Trailer input screen. Use the
up/down arrow keys to choose alpha,
numeric and symbol characters and then
press the right arrow to move the character
space over. Continue adding characters as
needed. Press the left arrow to go back
and change a previously selected
character. When finished with the new
trailer name, press OK to accept the new
trailer name.

Connection Checklist

Use the up/down arrows to highlight one
of these choices and press OK to display
the connection checklist. Follow the
on-screen instructions to go through the
connections list.

Delete Trailer

Use the up/down arrows to highlight the
trailer you want to delete and press OK to
delete. Follow the on-screen prompts to
exit or confirm delete.

Rename Trailer

Use the up/down buttons to highlight a
trailer and press OK to select it. Use the
up/down arrow buttons to change the
characters as needed. When done, press
OK to accept the change.

Reset Trailer Mileage / Kilometers

Use the up/down buttons to select a
trailer, then press and hold OK to reset the
trailer mileage (kilometers).

Settings

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Use the arrow buttons to
configure different driver setting
choices.

Note: Some items are optional and may
not appear.

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Settings

On or OffRear Park AidDriver

Assist

On or OffCamera DelayRear Video Camera

Electric or Elect. Over
Hydraulic

ModeTrailer Brake

Light, Medium or HeavyEffort

On or OffTrailer Sway Control

Off or XXX secondsAutolamp DelayVehicle

NormalDTE Calculation

(distance to empty)

Towing

On or OffEasy Entry/Exit

On or OffAutolockLocks

On or OffAutounlock

One Stage or Two
Stage

Unlocking

Hold OK if Coolant
Changed

Coolant (if equipped)Maintenance

Hold OK if Fuel Filter
Changed

Fuel Filter (diesel only)

Settings (cont’d)

Standard or Memory OnMenu ControlVehicle

(cont’d)

Set to XXX% (Hold OK to Reset)Oil Life Reset

5, 10 or 15 minutesDurationRemote Start

Enable or DisableSystem

On or OffRemote OpenWindows

Courtesy Wipe - On or OffWiper Control

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Settings (cont’d)

Hold OK to Create MyKeyCreate MyKeyMyKey

Always On or SelectableAdvanceTrac

80 MPH (130 km/h) or OffMAX Speed

45, 55 or 65 MPH (75, 90 or 105 km/h), OffSpeed Warning

On or OffVolume Limiter

Hold OK to Clear MyKeyClear MyKey

English, Français, EspañolLanguage

EnglishDistanceUnits

Metric

Fahrenheit (°F)Temperature

Celsius (°C)

Information

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

system check.

Information

Admin Keys (Number of admin keys)MyKey

MyKeys (Number of MyKeys programmed)

MyKey Miles (km) (Distance traveled using a programmed
MyKey)

Some items will only display during a system check if a
problem has been detected. If an issue exists on one of
the monitored systems, the number of warnings that need
immediate attention will display in red and the number of
informational warnings will display in amber. Use the up/
down arrow buttons to scroll through the list; press the
right arrow button to display specific information on the
highlighted warning

System Check

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Compass/Transmission indicator
display (if equipped)

The compass heading will display in the
upper right corner of the information
display; the transmission gear indicator
displays in the right side of the information
display when using the SelectShift
Automatic™ transmission feature. These
displays will not be shown in all screen
modes. For example: when programming
certain vehicle features or in certain
information menus.

INFORMATION MESSAGES

Note: Depending on your vehicle options

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

Press the RESET button for Type 1 displays
or the OK button for Type 2 displays to
acknowledge and remove some messages
from the information display. The
information display will automatically
remove other messages after a short time.

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

AdvanceTrac™

ActionMessage

The system detects a condition that requires service. Have

the system checked by an authorized dealer.

SERVICE ADVAN-

CETRAC

The driver has disabled the stability control system. See

Using Stability Control (page 169).

ADVANCETRAC OFF

The driver has disabled the traction control system. See Using

Traction Control (page 167).

TRACTION CONTROL

OFF

Alarm

ActionMessage

An unauthorized entry has triggered the alarm. See Anti-Theft

Alarm (page 61).

TO STOP ALARM

START VEHICLE

The security system has detected a fault. Have the system

checked by an authorized dealer.

SECURITY SYSTEM

FAULT

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Diesel Messages

WARNING

When the CLEANING EXHAUST
FILTER message appears in the

information display, do not park near
flammable materials, vapors or structures
until filter cleaning is complete.

ActionMessage

The coolant additive needs checking. Refer to your diesel

supplement for more information.

CHECK COOLANT

ADDITIVE

Your vehicle has entered the cleaning mode. Various engine

actions will raise the exhaust temperature in the Diesel
Particulate Filter system to burn off the particles (exhaust
soot). After the vehicle burns the particles off the exhaust

temperature will return to normal levels. This message is

NORMAL. Refer to your diesel supplement for more informa-

tion.

CLEANING EXHAUST

FILTER

The diesel particulate filter is full of particles (exhaust soot)
and you are not operating the vehicle in a manner that allows
normal cleaning. One of these messages will stay on until the
exhaust filter cleaning has begun, at which time the CLEANING

EXHAUST FILTER message displays. We recommend you

drive the vehicle above 30 mph (48 km/h) until the CLEANING

EXHAUST FILTER message turns off. Refer to your diesel

supplement for more information.

EXHAUST OVER-

LOADED DRIVE TO

CLEAN

EXHAUST AT LIMIT

DRIVE TO CLEAN NOW

The diesel particulate filter will continue to fill with particles
(exhaust soot) if you ignore this message. The service engine

soon light will illuminate and engine power may be limited, if

cleaning is not permitted. Dealer service will then be required

to restore your vehicle to full-power operation.

Your vehicle exhaust system temperature exceeds intended

operating range. If this warning occurs, a chime will sound,

followed by reduced engine power. The engine will shut down

when your vehicle speed is below 3 mph (5 km/h). Stop the

vehicle as soon as safely possible. Have the system checked

by an authorized dealer.

STOP SAFELY NOW

The diluted engine oil needs to be changed. Refer to your

diesel supplement for more information.

ENGINE OIL DILUTED

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ActionMessage

The powertrain control module will intentionally turn the

engine off due to your vehicle being in the final second of a

countdown. The diesel engine shutdown is a (regulatory)

requirement, which may be required of a particular diesel

vehicle for sale in states requiring this feature. Refer to your

diesel supplement for more information..

ENGINE TURNS OFF IN

1 SECOND

The powertrain control module will intentionally turn the
engine off due to your vehicle being in the final 30 seconds of
a countdown. The diesel engine shutdown for extended idling

is an optional feature. Refer to your diesel supplement for

more information.

ENGINE TURNS OFF IN

XX SECONDS

Appears after the 30 second countdown. Refer to your diesel

supplement for more information.

ENGINE TURNED OFF

In extremely cold weather, typically below –15°F (–26°C)
and if the engine block heater is not utilized, your engine will
not respond to accelerator pedal movement for 30 seconds.

This restriction allows your engine to circulate the oil properly
in order to avoid engine damage. Refer to your diesel supple-

ment for more information.

ENGINE WARMING

PLEASE WAIT

Your diesel particulate filter is clean. Refer to your diesel

supplement for more information.

EXHAUST FILTER DRIVE

COMPLETE

Your diesel particulate filter is clean. Refer to your diesel

supplement for more information.

EXHAUST FILTER

CLEANED

The manual operator commanded regeneration process has

stopped. Refer to your diesel supplement for more informa-

tion.

EXHAUST CLEAN

STOPPED

The distance you can travel before depleting the remaining

diesel exhaust fluid. Refer to your diesel supplement for more

information.

EXHAUST FLUID RANGE

XXX MI

Your diesel exhaust fluid is nearing empty. Your vehicle’s top

speed will become limited in the displayed distance. You must
replenish the diesel exhaust fluid to resume normal operation

of your vehicle. Refer to your diesel supplement for more

information.

IN XX MILES, SPEED
LIMITED TO XX MPH

EXHAUST FLUID EMPTY

Your remaining diesel exhaust fluid has depleted. Your speed

will be limited upon restart. You must replenish the diesel

exhaust fluid to resume normal operation of your vehicle.

Refer to your diesel supplement for more information.

SPEED LIMITED TO XX

MPH UPON RESTART

EXHAUST FLUID EMPTY

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ActionMessage

The diesel exhaust fluid is empty. You must replenish the

diesel exhaust fluid to resume normal operation of your

vehicle. Refer to your diesel supplement for more information.

SPEED LIMITED TO XX

MPH EXHAUST FLUID

EMPTY

The selective catalytic reduction system detects low exhaust

fluid. The engine will eventually enter into an idle only mode.
You must replenish the diesel exhaust fluid to resume normal
operation of your vehicle. Refer to your diesel supplement for

more information.

ENGINE IDLED SOON

EXHAUST FLUID EMPTY

A problem exists with the selective catalytic reduction system.

The vehicle will enter into an idle-only mode. If the exhaust

fluid is empty, you must replenish the diesel exhaust fluid to

resume normal operation of your vehicle. Refer to your diesel

supplement for more information.

ENGINE IDLED - SEE

OWNER’S MANUAL

EXHAUST FLUID EMPTY

The selective catalytic reduction system detects a fault. The

vehicle’s top speed will become limited in the displayed

distance starting at 50 miles (80 km) and count down from

this point. Refer to your diesel supplement for more informa-

tion. Have the system checked by an authorized dealer.

IN XX MILES, SPEED

LIMITED TO 50 MPH

EXHAUST FLUID

SYSTEM FAULT

The selective catalytic reduction system detects a fault. The

vehicle’ s top speed will become limited upon restarting. Refer

to your diesel supplement for more information. Have the

system checked by an authorized dealer.

SPEED LIMITED TO 50

MPH UPON RESTART

EXHAUST FLUID

SYSTEM FAULT

The selective catalytic reduction system detects a fault. The

vehicle’ s top speed is limited. Refer to your diesel supplement

for more information. Have the system checked by an

authorized dealer.

SPEED LIMITED TO 50

MPH EXHAUST FLUID

SYSTEM FAULT

The selective catalytic reduction system detects a fault. The

engine will enter into an idle only mode. Refer to your diesel

supplement for more information. Have the system checked

by an authorized dealer.

ENGINE IDLED SOON

EXHAUST FLUID

SYSTEM FAULT SEE

MANUAL

The selective catalytic reduction system detects a fault. The
engine will eventually enter into an idle-only mode. Press OK
to override the idle mode. Refer to your diesel supplement for
more information. Have the system checked by an authorized

dealer.

ENGINE IDLED - SEE

OWNER’S MANUAL

EXHAUST FLUID

SYSTEM FAULT

A fuel filter change is required. See Normal Scheduled

Maintenance (page 442).

FUEL FILTER CHANGE

REQUIRED

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