Ford Fiesta 2013 User Manual

Table of Contents 1

Introduction 8

Child Safety 16

Child seats...........................................18

Child seat positioning ...................................18

Booster seats .........................................20

Installing child safety seats ...............................22

Child safety locks ......................................31

Safety Belts 32

Fastening the safety belts ................................34

Safetybeltwarninglightandindicatorchime..................37

Safety belt-minder .....................................38

Child restraint and safety belt maintenance ...................40

Personal Safety System 41

Supplementary Restraints System 42

Driver and passenger airbags .............................44

Knee airbag ..........................................45

Front passenger sensing system ...........................46

Side airbags ..........................................50

Side curtain airbags ....................................51

Crash sensors and airbag indicator .........................53

Airbag disposal........................................54

Keys and Remote Control 55

General information on radio frequencies.....................55

Remote control .......................................56

Keys ...............................................56

Replacing a lost key or remote control.......................60

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Locks 61

Locking and unlocking ..................................61

Locks ..............................................61

Trunk release .........................................67

Interior luggage compartment release .......................68

Security 69

SecuriLock威 passive anti-theft system .......................69

Steering Wheel 72

Adjusting the steering wheel ..............................72

Steering wheel controls .................................73

Wipers and Washers 75

Windshield wipers .....................................75

Windshield washers ....................................76

Rear-window wiper and washer ............................76

Lighting 77

Lighting control .......................................77

Instrument lighting dimmer...............................77

Headlamp exit delay ....................................78

Daytime running lamps ..................................78

Turn signal control .....................................78

Interior lamps ........................................79

Ambient lighting.......................................80

Windows and Mirrors 81

Power windows .......................................81

Exteriormirrors.......................................83

Interiormirrors .......................................84

Moonroof ............................................85

Instrument Cluster 86

Gauges .............................................86

Warning lamps and indicators .............................87

Audible warnings and indicators ...........................92

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Information Displays 93

Multifunction display ...................................94

Trip computer ........................................94

Information messages ...................................95

Audio System 99

AM/FMstereowithCD.................................101

AM/FM/CD/SIRIUS Satellite Radio with SYNC .................103

Auxiliary input jack ...................................108

USBport...........................................109

Satellite radio information ...............................109

Climate Control 113

Manual heating and air conditioning........................113

Rear window defroster .................................116

Cabin air filter .......................................117

Seats 118

Sitting in the correct position ............................118

Head restraints.......................................119

Front seats..........................................122

Heated seats ........................................123

Rear seats ..........................................124

Auxiliary Power Points 126

Storage Compartments 127

Center console .......................................127

Starting and Stopping the Engine 128

Ignition switch .......................................129

Keyless starting ......................................129

Engine block heater ...................................132

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Fuel and Refueling 134

Fuel quality .........................................135

Running out of fuel....................................136

Refueling...........................................137

Fuel consumption .....................................139

Transmission 143

Automatic transmission.................................143

Manual transmission ...................................148

Hill start assist .......................................150

Brakes 152

Brakes .............................................152

Hints on driving with anti-lock brakes ......................153

Parking brake........................................153

Traction Control 154

TractionControl™....................................154

Stability Control 155

AdvanceTrac威 .......................................156

Cruise Control 157

Driving Aids 159

Steering............................................159

Load Carrying 161

Vehicle loading .......................................161

Towing 167

Trailertowing........................................167

Wrecker towing ......................................167

Recreational towing ...................................168

Driving Hints 171

Economical driving ....................................171

Floormats..........................................173

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Roadside Emergencies 175

Getting roadside assistance ..............................175

Hazard warning flashers ................................176

Fuel cut-off switch ....................................176

Jump-starting the vehicle ...............................177

Customer Assistance 180

Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) .......................186

Reporting safety defects (Canada only) .....................187

Fuses 188

Changing a fuse ......................................188

Fuse specification chart ................................189

Maintenance 196

General information ...................................196

Under hood overview ..................................198

Engine oil dipstick ....................................199

Engine oil check......................................199

Engine coolant check ..................................200

Automatic transmission fluid check ........................202

Brake fluid check .....................................203

Power steering fluid check ..............................203

Fuel filter...........................................203

Washer fluid check ....................................204

Battery ............................................204

Checking the wiper blades ..............................206

Changing the wiper blades ..............................207

Air filter(s) .........................................208

Adjusting the headlamps ................................209

Changing a bulb ......................................211

Bulb specification chart.................................218

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Vehicle Care 219

Cleaning products.....................................219

Cleaning the exterior ..................................219

Waxing.............................................221

Repairing minor paint damage ............................221

Cleaning the engine ...................................221

Cleaning the windows and wiper blades .....................222

Cleaning the interior ...................................222

Cleaning the instrument panel and instrument cluster lens .......223

Cleaning leather seats ..................................224

Cleaning the alloy wheels ...............................224

Vehicle storage .......................................225

Wheels and Tires 228

Tirecare...........................................228

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...................244

Changing a road wheel .................................248

Technical specifications.................................253

Wheel lug nut torque ..................................253

Capacities and Specifications 254

Engine specifications ..................................254

Engine drivebelt ......................................254

Part numbers ........................................258

Vehicle identification number ............................259

Vehicle certification label ...............................260

Transmission code designation............................260

Accessories 261

Accessories .........................................261

Ford Extended Service Plan 263

Scheduled Maintenance 266

Normal scheduled maintenance and log .....................271

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SYNC姞 281

Pairing your phone for the first time .......................286

911 Assist™ .........................................301

Vehicle Health Report ..................................303

Appendices 328

Index 336

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 2012

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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: Always drive with due care and attention when
using and operating the controls and features on your vehicle.

Note: This manual describes a range of product features and options,
sometimes before they are generally available. Therefore, you may find
options in this manual that are not found on your vehicle.

Note: Some of the illustrations in this manual may be used for different
models, so they may appear different than 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.

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.

SYMBOL GLOSSARY

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

warning symbol.

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

Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description

Safety alert See Owner’s

Manual

Avoid
smoking,
flames, or
sparks

Battery Battery acid

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Anti-lock
braking
system

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Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description

Brake fluid –
non
petroleum
base

Check fuel
cap

Child seat
tether anchor

Brake system Cabin air

filter

Child Safety
Door Lock
and Unlock

Cruise
control

Child seat
lower anchor

Do not open
when hot

Engine air
filter

Engine oil Explosive gas Fan warning

Fasten safety
belt

Fuel pump
reset

Heated rear
window

Lighting
control

Panic alarm Parking aid

Engine
coolant

Front airbag Front fog

Fuse
compartment

Interior
luggage
compartment
release

Low tire
pressure
warning

system

Engine
coolant
temperature

lamps

Hazard
warning
flasher

Jack

Maintain
correct fluid
level

Parking
brake system

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Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description

Power
steering fluid

Service
engine soon

Power
windows
front and
rear

Side airbag Stability

Power
window
lockout

control

Windshield
defrost and
demist

DATA RECORDING

Service Data Recording

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

Event Data Recording

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

• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;

• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were

buckled/fastened;

Windshield
washer and
wiper

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

• How fast the vehicle was travelling; and

• Where the driver was positioning the steering wheel.

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

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

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

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

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

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 MATERIAL

Note: 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. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate for more
information.

FORD CREDIT (U.S. ONLY)

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

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

Phone: [phone]
For more information regarding Ford Credit, as well as access Account

Manager, please go to www.fordcredit.com.

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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.

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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.

WARNING: Please read the Supplementary Restraints System

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

WARNING: Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats

should NEVER be placed in front of an active passenger airbag.

Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles

WARNING: Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover

rate than other types of vehicles.

Before you drive your vehicle, please read this Owner’s Manual carefully.
Your vehicle is not a passenger car. As with other vehicles of this type,
failure to operate your vehicle correctly may result in loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover, personal injury or death.

Using your vehicle with a snowplow

Do not use this vehicle for snowplowing.

Your vehicle is not equipped with a snowplowing package.

Using your vehicle as an ambulance

Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance.

Your vehicle is not equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation
Package.

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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, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that you
use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take
your focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation
of your vehicle. We recommend against the use of any handheld device
while driving, encourage the use of voice operated systems when
possible and that you become aware of applicable state and local laws
that may affect use of electronic devices while driving.

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

For your particular global region, your vehicle may be equipped with
features and options that are different from the features and options that
are described in this Owner’s Manual. A market unique supplement may
be supplied that complements this book. By referring to the market
unique supplement, if provided, you can properly identify those features,
recommendations and specifications that are unique to your vehicle. This
Owner’s Manual is written primarily for the U.S. and Canadian Markets.
Features or equipment listed as standard may be different on units built
for Export. Refer to this Owner’s Manual for all other required

information and warnings.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

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

WARNING: Always make sure your child is secured properly in a

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

WARNING: All children are shaped differently. The

recommendations for safety restraints are based on probable child
height, age and weight thresholds from NHTSA and other safety
organizations, or are the minimum 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 the vehicle. To locate a child seat fitting station and CPST, contact the
NHTSA toll free at 1-888-327-4236 or on the internet at
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, your local St. John
Ambulance office at http://www.sfa.ca, 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.

Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children

Child size, height, weight, or
age

Infants
or
toddlers

Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or
less (generally age four or
younger).

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Recommended
restraint type

Use a child safety seat
(sometimes called an
infant carrier,
convertible seat, or
toddler seat).

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Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children

Child size, height, weight, or
age

Small
children

Larger
children

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

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

• When possible, always properly restrain children twelve (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.

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 lb
(18 kg) and 80 lb (36 kg) and
upward to 100 lb (45 kg) if
recommended by your child
restraint manufacturer).

Children who have outgrown or no
longer properly fit in a
belt-positioning booster seat
(generally children who are at
least 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 meters)
tall or greater than 80 lb (36 kg)
or 100 lb (45 kg) if recommended
by child restraint manufacturer).

Recommended
restraint type

Use a belt-positioning
booster seat.

Use a vehicle safety
belt having the lap belt
snug and low across the
hips, shoulder belt
centered across the
shoulder and chest, and
seatback upright.

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CHILD SEATS

Use a child safety seat (sometimes
called an infant carrier, convertible
seat, or toddler seat) for Infants,
toddlers or children weighing 40 lb
(18 kg) or less (generally age four
or younger)

CHILD SEAT POSITIONING

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
vehicle seat 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.

WARNING: Always carefully follow the instructions and

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

WARNING: Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap

while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the
child from injury in a collision, which may result in serious injury or
death.

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WARNING: Never use pillows, books, or towels to boost a child.
They can slide around and increase the likelihood of injury or

death in a collision.

WARNING: Always restrain an unoccupied child seat or booster
seat. These objects may become projectiles in a collision or

sudden stop, which may increase the risk of serious injury.

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 collision.

WARNING: Do not leave children or pets unattended in your

vehicle.

Use any attachment method as indicated

below by X

LATCH

Restraint
Type

Rear
facing
child seat

Forward
facing
child seat

Forward
facing
child seat

Note: The child seat must rest tightly against the vehicle seat. It may be
necessary to lift or remove the head restraint. See the Seats chapter for
information on head restraints.

Child

Weight

Up to
48 lb
(21 kg)

Up to
48 lb
(21 kg)

Over
48 lb
(21 kg)

(lower
anchors
and
top
tether
anchor)

LATCH
(lower
anchors
only)

XX

XXX

Safety
belt
and
top
tether
anchor

Safety
belt and
LATCH
(lower
anchors
and top
tether
anchor)

XX

Safety
belt
only

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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 collision.

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 lb (18 kg) and 80 lb (36 kg)
and upward to 100 lb (45 kg) 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 lb (36 kg).

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

• Can the child sit all the way back
against the 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 the vehicle lap/shoulder
belt.

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Types of Booster Seats

• 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/shoulder belts, or consider using a high back
booster seat.

• High back booster seats

If, with a backless booster seat, you cannot find a seating position that
adequately supports your child’s head, a high back booster seat would be
a better choice.

Children and booster seats vary in size and shape. Choose a booster that
keeps the lap belt low and snug across the hips, never up across the
stomach, and lets you adjust the shoulder belt to cross the chest and
rest snugly near the center of the shoulder. The following drawings
compare the ideal fit (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, placing a rubberized mesh
sold as shelf or carpet liner under the booster seat may improve this
condition. Do not introduce any item thicker than this under the booster
seat. Check with the booster seat manufacturer’s instructions.

INSTALLING CHILD SAFETY SEATS

Using lap and shoulder belts

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 all the way back.

WARNING: Children 12 and under should be properly restrained
in the rear seat whenever possible.

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WARNING: Depending on where you secure a child restraint,

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

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 back in the upright position.

• Put the safety belt in the automatic locking mode. Refer to Step 5.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

8. Remove remaining slack from the
belt. Force the seat down with extra
weight, e.g., 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
additional weight of the child is added to the child restraint. It also helps
to achieve the proper snugness of the child seat to the vehicle.
Sometimes, a slight lean towards the buckle will additionally help to
remove remaining slack from the belt.

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

tether straps later in this chapter.

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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 cm) of movement for proper installation.

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

Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)

WARNING: Never attach two child safety seats to the same

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

WARNING: 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/or LATCH lower
anchors, rendering those features potentially unusable. To avoid risk of
injury, occupants should only use seating positions where they are able
to be properly restrained.

The LATCH system is composed of three vehicle anchor points: two
lower anchors located where the vehicle seat back and seat cushion meet
(called the seat bight) and one top tether anchor located behind that
seating position.

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LATCH compatible child safety seats have two rigid or webbing mounted
attachments that connect to the two lower anchors at the LATCH
equipped seating positions in your vehicle. This type of attachment
method eliminates the need to use safety belts to attach the child seat,
however the safety belt can still be used to attach the child seat. For
forward-facing child seats, the top tether strap must also be attached to
the proper top tether anchor, if a top tether strap has been provided
with your child seat.

Your vehicle has LATCH lower
anchors for child seat installation at
the seating positions marked with
the child seat symbol.

The LATCH anchors are located at
the rear section of the rear seat
between the cushion and seatback
below the symbols as shown. Follow
the child seat manufacturer’s
instructions to properly install a
child seat with LATCH attachments.

Follow the instructions on attaching child safety seats with tether straps.
Refer to Using tether straps later in this chapter.

Attach LATCH lower attachments of the child seat only to the anchors
shown.

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Use of Inboard Lower Anchors from the Outboard Seating Positions (Center Seating Use)

WARNING: The standardized spacing for LATCH lower anchors

is 11 in. (28 cm) center to center. Do not use LATCH lower
anchors for the center seating position unless the child seat
manufacturer’s instructions permit and specify using anchors spaced at
least as far apart as those in this vehicle.

The lower anchors at the center of the second row rear seat are spaced
18 in. (46 cm) apart. A child seat with rigid LATCH attachments cannot
be installed at the center seating position. LATCH compatible child seats
(with attachments on belt webbing) can only be used at this seating
position provided that the child seat manufacturer’s instructions permit
use with the anchor spacing stated. Do not attach a child seat to any
lower anchor if an adjacent child seat is attached to that anchor.

Each time you use the safety seat, check that the seat is properly
attached to the lower anchors and tether anchor, if applicable. Tug the
child seat from side to side and forward and back where it is secured to
the vehicle. The seat should move less than one inch when you do this
for a proper installation.

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

Combining Safety Belt and LATCH Lower Anchors for Attaching Child Safety Seats

When used in combination, either the safety belt or the LATCH lower
anchors may be attached first, provided a proper installation is achieved.
Attach the tether strap afterward, if included with the child seat.

Using Tether Straps

Many forward-facing child safety seats include a tether strap
which extends from the back of the child safety seat and hooks
to an anchoring point called the top tether anchor. Tether

straps are available as an accessory for many older safety seats.
Contact the manufacturer of your child seat for information about

ordering a tether strap, or to obtain a longer tether strap if the tether
strap on your safety seat does not reach the appropriate top tether
anchor in the vehicle.

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

Four door: The tether anchors in your vehicle are located under a cover
marked with the tether anchor symbol (shown with title).

Five door: The tether anchors in your vehicle are located on the back
panel of the rear seat, marked with the tether anchor symbol (shown
with title).

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

Perform the following steps to install a child safety seat with tether
anchors:

Note: If you install a child seat with rigid LATCH attachments, do not
tighten the tether strap enough to lift the child seat off the vehicle seat
cushion when the child is seated in it. Keep the tether strap just snug
without lifting the front of the child seat. Keeping the child seat just
touching the vehicle seat gives the best protection in a severe crash.

Four door

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

For outboard seating positions, route the tether strap under the head
restraint and between the head restraint posts. For the center seating
positions, route the tether strap over the top of the head restraint.

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

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3. Open the tether anchor cover.

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

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

5. 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 collision 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.

Five door

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

For outboard seating positions, route the tether strap under the head
restraint and between the head restraint posts. For the center seating
position, route the tether strap over the top of the head restraint.

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

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

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

4. 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 collision 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.

CHILD SAFETY LOCKS

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

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

• Driver side: turn
counterclockwise to lock and
clockwise to unlock.

• Passenger side: turn clockwise to
lock and counterclockwise to
unlock.

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PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION

WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright
and the lap belt snug and low across the hips.

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

WARNING: Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap
while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the

child from injury in a collision.

WARNING: All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver,
should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an

airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is provided.

WARNING: It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,

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

WARNING: In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is

significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a safety
belt.

WARNING: 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.

WARNING: When possible, all children 12 years old and under

should be properly restrained in a rear seating position.

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WARNING: 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.

WARNING: 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.

• Belt tension sensor at the front outboard passenger seating position.

• Safety belt warning light and chime. Refer to Safety belt

warning light and indicator chime later in this chapter.

• Crash sensors and monitoring system with readiness
indicator. Refer to Crash sensors and airbag indicator in
the Supplemental Restraint System chapter.

The safety belt pretensioners at the front seating positions are designed
to tighten the safety belts when activated. In frontal and near-frontal
collisions, the safety belt pretensioners may be activated alone or, if the
collision is of sufficient severity, together with the front airbags. The
pretensioners may also activate when a side curtain airbag is deployed.

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FASTENING THE SAFETY BELTS

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

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.

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

Restraint of Pregnant Women

WARNING: Always ride and drive with your seatback upright

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

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Pregnant women should always
wear their safety belt. The lap belt
portion of a combination lap and
shoulder belt should be positioned
low across the hips below the belly
and worn as tight as comfort will
allow. The shoulder belt should be
positioned to cross the middle of
the shoulder and the center of the
chest.

Safety Belt Locking Modes

WARNING: After any vehicle collision, 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.

WARNING: BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE

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

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

Vehicle sensitive mode

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

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

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Automatic locking mode

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

When to use the automatic locking mode

This mode should be used any time a child safety seat, except a booster,
is installed in passenger front or rear seating positions. Children 12 years
old and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position
whenever possible. Refer to the Child Safety chapter.

How to use the automatic locking mode

1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder
belt.

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

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

How to disengage the automatic locking mode

Disconnect the combination lap/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, a safety belt extension
assembly can be obtained from an authorized dealer.

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

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SAFETY BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

WARNING: Position the safety belt height adjusters so that the

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

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

To adjust the shoulder belt height,
pull the button and slide the height
adjuster up or down. Release the
button and pull down on the height
adjuster to make sure it is locked in
place.

SAFETY BELT WARNING LIGHT AND INDICATOR CHIME

This lamp illuminates and an audible warning will sound if the
driver’s safety belt has not been fastened when the vehicle’s
ignition is turned on.

Conditions of operation

If... Then...

The driver’s safety belt is not
buckled before the ignition
switch is turned to the on
position...

The driver’s safety belt is
buckled while the indicator
light is illuminated and the
warning chime is sounding...

The driver’s safety belt is
buckled before the ignition
switch is turned to the on
position...

The safety belt warning light
illuminates 1-2 minutes and the
warning chime sounds 4-8 seconds.

The safety belt warning light and
warning chime turn off.

The safety belt warning light and
indicator chime remain off.

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SAFETY BELT-MINDER姞

This feature supplements the safety belt warning function by providing
additional reminders by intermittently sounding a chime and illuminating
the safety belt warning light when the driver’s or front passenger’s seat is
occupied and the safety belt is unbuckled.

The system uses information from the front passenger sensing system to
determine if a front seat passenger is present and therefore potentially in
need of a warning. To avoid activating the Belt-Minder威 feature for
objects placed in the front passenger seat, warnings will only be given to
front seat occupants as determined by the front passenger sensing
system.

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

If... Then...

The driver’s and front
passenger’s safety belts are
buckled before the ignition
switch is turned to the on
position or less than
1-2 minutes have elapsed since
the ignition switch has been
turned to on...

The driver’s or front
passenger’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威 feature will not
activate.

The Belt-Minder威 feature is activated

- the safety belt warning light
illuminates and the warning chime
sounds for six seconds every
25 seconds, repeating for
approximately five minutes or until
the safety belts are buckled.

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If... Then...

The driver’s or front
passenger’s safety belt becomes
unbuckled for approximately
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姞 Feature (If Equipped)

WARNING: While the design allows you to deactivate your

Belt-Minder威, this system is designed to improve your chances of
being safely belted and surviving an accident. We recommend you leave
the Belt-Minder威 system activated for yourself and others who may use
the vehicle. To reduce the risk of injury, do not deactivate/activate the
Belt-Minder威 feature while driving the vehicle.

Note: The driver and front passenger Belt-Minder威 are deactivated and
activated independently. When deactivating or activating one seating
position, do not buckle the other position as this will terminate the process.

Read Steps1-4thoroughly before proceeding with the deactivation
and activation programming procedure.

Note: The driver and front passenger Belt-Minder威 features must be
disabled and enabled separately. Both cannot be disabled and enabled
during the same key cycle.

The driver and front passenger Belt-Minder威 features can be deactivated
or activated by performing the following procedure:

Before following the procedure, make sure that:

• The parking brake is set.

• The transmission selector lever is in position P (automatic

transmission) or N (manual transmission).

• The ignition is off.

• The driver and front passenger safety belts are unbuckled.

1. Turn the ignition on. DO NOT START THE ENGINE.

The Belt-Minder威 feature is activated

- the safety belt warning light
illuminates and the warning chime
sounds for six seconds every
25 seconds, repeating for
approximately five minutes or until
the safety belts are buckled.

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2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off (approximately one
minute).

• Step 3 must be completed within 30 seconds after the safety belt
warning light turns off.

3. For the seating position being disabled, buckle then unbuckle the

safety belt three times at a moderate speed, ending in the unbuckled
state.

• After Step 3, the safety belt warning light will be turned on for three
seconds.

4. Within approximately seven seconds of the light turning off, buckle

then unbuckle the safety belt.

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

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

CHILD RESTRAINT AND SAFETY BELT MAINTENANCE

Inspect the vehicle safety belts and child safety seat systems periodically
to make sure they work properly and are not damaged. Inspect the
vehicle and child seat safety belts to make sure there are no nicks, tears
or cuts. Replace if necessary. All vehicle safety belt assemblies, including
retractors, buckles, front safety belt buckle assemblies, buckle support
assemblies (slide bar-if equipped), shoulder belt height adjusters (if
equipped), shoulder belt guide on seatback (if equipped), child safety
seat LATCH and tether anchors, and attaching hardware, should be
inspected after a collision. 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 collision be
replaced. However, if the collision 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 collision should also be inspected and replaced if either
damage or improper operation is noted.

For proper care of soiled safety belts, refer to Cleaning the Interior in
the Vehicle Care chapter.

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PERSONAL SAFETY SYSTEM™

The Personal Safety System provides an improved overall level of frontal
crash protection to front seat occupants and is designed to help further
reduce the risk of airbag-related injuries. The system is able to analyze
different occupant conditions and crash severity before activating the
appropriate safety devices to help better protect a range of occupants in
a variety of frontal crash situations.

Your vehicle’s Personal Safety System consists of:

• Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints.

• Front outboard safety belts with pretensioners, energy management

retractors (first row only), and safety belt usage sensors.

• Driver’s seat position sensor

• Front passenger sensing system

• Passenger airbag off/on indicator lamp

• Front crash severity sensors.

• Restraints Control Module (RCM) with impact and safing sensors.

• Restraint system warning light and backup tone.

• The electrical wiring for the airbags, crash sensor(s), safety belt

pretensioners, front safety belt usage sensors, driver seat position
sensor, front passenger sensing system, and indicator lights.

How does the Personal Safety System work?

The Personal Safety System can adapt the deployment strategy of your
vehicle’s safety devices according to crash severity and occupant
conditions. A collection of crash and occupant sensors provides
information to the restraints control module. During a crash, the
restraints control module may activate the safety belt pretensioners
and/or either one or both stages of the dual-stage airbag supplemental
restraints based on crash severity and occupant conditions.

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PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION

WARNING: Airbags DO NOT inflate slowly or gently, and the
risk of injury from a deploying airbag is the greatest close to the

trim covering the airbag module.

WARNING: All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver,
should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an

airbag supplemental restraint system is provided.

WARNING: Always transport children 12 years old and under in
the back seat and always properly use appropriate child

restraints.

WARNING: Never place your arm over the airbag module as a
deploying airbag can result in serious arm fractures or other

injuries.

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 all the way back.

WARNING: Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the

airbag supplemental restraint systems or its fuses. Contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible.

WARNING: Several airbag system components get hot after

inflation. Do not touch them after inflation.

WARNING: If the airbag has deployed, the airbag will not

function again and must be replaced immediately. If the airbag is
not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in a
collision.

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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 (e.g., 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.

SOS POST-CRASH ALERT SYSTEM™

The system flashes the turn signal lamps and sounds the horn
(intermittently) in the event of a serious impact that deploys an airbag
equipped on your vehicle such as front, side, side curtain or Safety
Canopy威.

The horn and lamps will turn off when:

• the hazard control button is pressed

• the panic button is pressed on the remote entry transmitter, or

• the vehicle runs out of power.

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DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS

WARNING: 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.

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 all the way back.

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

The driver and passenger front airbag system consists of:

• Driver and passenger airbag modules

• Crash sensors and monitoring system with readiness

indicator. Refer to Crash sensors and airbag indicator
later in this chapter.

• Front passenger sensing system.

Proper 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 an occupant’s chest and the driver airbag module.

To properly position yourself away from the airbag:

• Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the
pedals comfortably.

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• Recline the seat slightly (one or two degrees) from the upright
position.

After all occupants have adjusted their seats and put on safety belts, it’s
very important that they continue to sit properly. A properly seated
occupant sits upright, leaning against the seat back, and centered on the
seat cushion, with their feet comfortably extended on the floor. Sitting
improperly can increase the chance of injury in a crash event. For
example, if an occupant slouches, lies down, turns sideways, sits forward,
leans forward or sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the chance of
injury during a crash is greatly increased.

Children and Airbags

WARNING: Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat.

NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active airbag.
If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the
seat all the way back.

Children must always be properly
restrained. Accident statistics
suggest that children are safer when
properly restrained in the rear
seating positions than in the front
seating position. Failure to follow
these instructions may increase the
risk of injury in a collision.

KNEE AIRBAG

The knee airbag is located under the instrument panel. The system
works along with the driver’s front airbag to help reduce injury to the
legs. When the driver’s airbag activates in a collision, the knee airbag
deploys from under the instrument panel. As with front and side airbags,
it is important to be properly seated and restrained to reduce the risk of
death or serious injury.

To know if the knee airbag is operating properly, refer to Crash
sensors and airbag indicator later in this chapter.

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FRONT PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM

WARNING: Even with Advanced Restraints Systems, children 12
and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating

position.

WARNING: Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat

back reclined too far can take off weight from the seat cushion
and affect the decision of the front passenger sensing system, resulting
in serious injury or death in a crash.
Always sit upright against your seatback, with your feet on the floor.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of possible serious injury:

Do not stow objects in seat back map pocket (if equipped) or
hang objects off seat back if a child is in the front passenger seat.
Do not place objects underneath the front passenger seat or between
the seat and the center console (if equipped).
Check the passenger airbag off or pass airbag off indicator lamp for
proper airbag status.
Failure to follow these instructions may interfere with the passenger
seat sensing system.

WARNING: Any alteration/modification to the front passenger

seat may affect the performance of the front passenger sensing
system.

This system works with sensors that are part of the front passenger’s
seat and safety belt to detect the presence of a properly-seated occupant
and determine if the front passenger’s frontal airbag should be enabled
(may inflate) or not.

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The front passenger sensing system uses a passenger
airbag off or pass airbag off indicator which will
illuminate and stay lit to remind you that the front
passenger frontal airbag is disabled. The indicator lamp
is located at the bottom central portion of the

and above the climate controls.
Note: The indicator lamp will illuminate for a short period of time when

the ignition is turned to the on position to confirm it is functional.
The front passenger sensing system is designed to disable (will not

inflate) the front passenger’s frontal airbag when the front passenger
seat is unoccupied, or a rear facing infant seat, a forward-facing child
restraint, or a booster seat is detected.

The front passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of
the front passenger’s seat and safety belt. The sensors are designed to
detect the presence of a properly seated occupant and determine if the
front passenger’s frontal airbag should be enabled (may inflate) or
disabled (will not inflate).

The front passenger sensing system will disable (will not inflate) the
front passenger’s frontal airbag if:

• the front passenger seat is unoccupied, or has small or medium
objects in the front seat,

• the system determines that an infant is present in a rear-facing infant
seat that is installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions,

• the system determines that a small child is present in a forward-facing
child restraint that is installed according to the manufacturer’s
instructions,

• the system determines that a small child is present in a booster seat,

•

a front passenger takes his/her weight off of the seat for a period of time,

• a child or a small person occupies the front passenger seat.

Note: When the passenger airbag off light is illuminated, the passenger
(seat mounted) side airbag may be disabled to avoid the risk of airbag
deployment injuries.

When the front passenger seat is not occupied (empty seat) or in the
event that the front passenger frontal airbag is enabled (may inflate), the
indicator lamp will be unlit.

The front passenger sensing system is designed to disable (will not
inflate) the front passenger’s frontal airbag when a rear facing infant
seat, a forward-facing child restraint, or a booster seat is detected.

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•

When the front passenger sensing system disables (will not inflate) the
front passenger frontal airbag, the indicator lamp will illuminate and stay
lit to remind you that the front passenger frontal airbag is disabled.

• If the child restraint has been installed and the indicator lamp is not
lit, then turn the vehicle off, remove the child restraint from the
vehicle and reinstall the restraint following the child restraint
manufacturer’s instructions.

The front passenger sensing system is designed to enable (may inflate)
the front passenger’s frontal airbag anytime the system senses that a
person of adult size is sitting properly in the front passenger seat.

• When the front passenger sensing system enables the front passenger
frontal airbag (may inflate), the indicator will be unlit and stay unlit.

If a person of adult size is sitting in the front passenger’s seat, but the
passenger airbag off or pass airbag off indicator lamp is lit, it is possible
that the person isn’t sitting properly in the seat. If this happens:

• Turn the vehicle off and ask the person to place the seatback in the
full upright position.

• Have the person sit upright in the seat, centered on the seat cushion,
with the person’s legs comfortably extended.

• Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in this position for
about two minutes. This will allow the system to detect that person
and enable the passenger’s frontal airbag.

• If the indicator lamp remains lit even after this, the person should be
advised to ride in the rear seat.

Occupant

Empty Unlit Disabled
Child Lit Disabled
Adult Unlit Enabled

After all occupants have adjusted their seats and put on safety belts, it’s
very important that they continue to sit properly. A properly seated
occupant sits upright, leaning against the seat back, and centered on the
seat cushion, with their feet comfortably extended on the floor. Sitting
improperly can increase the chance of injury in a crash event. For
example, if an occupant slouches, lies down, turns sideways, sits forward,
leans forward or sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the chance of
injury during a crash is greatly increased.

Pass Airbag Off
Indicator Lamp

Passenger Airbag

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If you think that the status of the passenger airbag off indicator lamp is
incorrect, check for the following:

• Objects lodged underneath the seat
Objects between the seat cushion and the center console (if equipped)

•

• Objects hanging off the seat back

• Objects stowed in the seatback map pocket (if equipped)

• Objects placed on the occupant’s lap

• Cargo interference with the seat

• Other passengers pushing or pulling on the seat

• Rear passenger feet and knees resting or pushing on the seat

The conditions listed above may cause the weight of a properly seated
occupant to be incorrectly interpreted by the passenger sensing system.
The person in the front passenger seat may appear heavier or lighter due
to the conditions described in the list above.

To know if the front passenger sensing system is operating
properly, refer to Crash sensors and airbag indicator in this
chapter.

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

The driver and/or adult passengers should check for any objects that
may be lodged underneath the front passenger seat or cargo interfering
with the seat.

If objects are lodged and/or cargo is interfering with the seat; please take
the following steps to remove the obstruction:

• Pull the vehicle over.

• Turn the vehicle off.

• Driver and/or adult passengers should check for any objects lodged

underneath the front passenger seat or cargo interfering with the seat.

• Remove the obstruction(s) (if found).

• Restart the vehicle.

• Wait at least two minutes and verify that the airbag readiness lamp is

no longer illuminated

• If the airbag readiness lamp remains illuminated, this may or may/not
be a problem due to the front passenger sensing system.

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DO NOT attempt to repair or service the system; take your vehicle
immediately to an authorized dealer.

If it is necessary to modify an advanced front airbag system to
accommodate a person with disabilities, contact the Ford Customer
Relationship Center at the phone number shown in the Customer
Assistance section of this owner’s guide.

SIDE AIRBAGS

WARNING: 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 collision.

WARNING: 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.

WARNING: Do not lean your head on the door. The side airbag

could injure you as it deploys from the side of the seatback.

WARNING: Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the

airbag, its fuses or the seat cover on a seat containing an airbag.
Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

WARNING: 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 collision.

The side airbags are fitted on the outboard side of the seatbacks of the
front seats. In certain lateral collisions, the airbag on the side affected by
the collision 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 collisions.

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The system consists of the following:

• A label or embossed side panel indicating
that side airbags are fitted to your vehicle.

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

• Crash sensors and monitoring system with readiness
indicator. Refer to Crash sensors and airbag indicator
later in this chapter.

• Front passenger sensing system

Note: The passenger sensing system will deactivate the passenger
seat-mounted side airbag if it detects an empty, unbuckled passenger
seat.

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

SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS

WARNING: Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near

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

WARNING: Do not lean your head on the door. The curtain

airbag could injure you as it deploys from the headliner.

WARNING: Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the side

curtain airbags, its fuses, the A, B, or C pillar trim, or the
headliner on a vehicle containing side curtain airbags. Contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible.

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WARNING: All occupants of the vehicle including the driver
should always wear their safety belts even when an airbag SRS

and side curtain airbag is provided.

WARNING: To reduce risk of injury, do not obstruct or place
objects in the deployment path of the side curtain airbag.

WARNING: If the side curtain airbags have deployed, the side
curtain airbags will not function again. The side curtain

airbags (including the A, B and C pillar trim and headliner)
must be inspected and serviced by an authorized dealer. If the

side curtain airbag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the
risk of injury in a collision.

A side curtain airbag will deploy during significant side collisions. The
side curtain airbags are mounted to the roof side-rail sheet metal, behind
the headliner, above each row of seats. In certain lateral collisions, the
side curtain airbag on the impacted side of the vehicle will be activated.
The side curtain airbags are designed to inflate between the side window
area and occupants to further enhance protection provided in side
impact collisions.

The system consists of the
following:

• Side curtain airbags fitted 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 side air
curtain deployment.

• Crash sensors and monitoring system with readiness
indicator. Refer to Crash sensors and Airbag Indicator
later in this chapter.

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Children 12 years old and under should always be properly restrained in
the back seats. The side curtain airbags 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 side curtain airbags 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 curtain airbags.

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.

The vehicle has a collection of crash and occupant sensors which provide
information to the Restraints Control Module (RCM) which deploys
(activates) the front safety belt pretensioners, driver airbag, passenger
airbag, knee airbag, seat mounted side airbags, and the side curtain
airbags. Based on the type of collision (frontal impact or side impact) 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. Refer to
Warning lamps and indicators in the Instrument Cluster chapter.
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 either flash or stay lit.

• The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after the

ignition is turned on.

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

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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
collision.

The safety belt pretensioners and the airbag supplemental restraint
system are designed to activate when the vehicle sustains longitudinal
deceleration sufficient to cause the restraints control module to deploy a
safety device.

The fact that the safety belt pretensioners or front airbags did not
activate for both front seat occupants in a collision 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, etc.) were not appropriate to activate these safety devices.

• Front airbags are designed to activate only in frontal and near-frontal
collisions (not rollovers, side impacts or rear impacts) unless the
collision causes sufficient longitudinal deceleration.

• The safety belt pretensioners are designed to activate in frontal and
near-frontal collisions, and may also activate when a side curtain
deploys.

• The knee airbag deploys from under the instrument panel when the
passenger airbag activates in a collision.

• Side airbags and side curtain airbags are designed to inflate in
side-impact collisions, not rollovers, rear impacts, frontal or
near-frontal collisions, unless the collision causes sufficient lateral
deceleration.

AIRBAG DISPOSAL

Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Airbags MUST BE
disposed of by qualified personnel.

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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

The remote control allows you to:

• remotely lock or unlock the vehicle doors

• arm and disarm the anti-theft system

• remotely open the luggage compartment

• unlock the doors without actively using a key or remote control

(intelligent access only).

GENERAL INFORMATION ON RADIO FREQUENCIES

The remote control complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with
RSS-210 of Industry Canada. 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 expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.

The typical operating range for your transmitter is approximately 33 feet
(10 meters). A decrease in operating range could be caused by:

• weather conditions

• nearby radio towers

• structures around the vehicle

• other vehicles parked next to your vehicle.

Intelligent Access (If Equipped)

The system uses a radio frequency signal to communicate with your
vehicle and authorize your vehicle to unlock when commanded (either
by touching the inside of the driver door or front passenger exterior door
handle, by activating the exterior power liftgate button, or a button on
the transmitter itself). If excessive radio frequency interface is present in
the area, or if the transmitter battery is low, it may be necessary to
mechanically unlock your door. The mechanical key blade in your
intelligent access key can be used to open the driver’s door in this
situation. Refer to Remote Control in this chapter for more information
on the location and use of the mechanical key blade.

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REMOTE CONTROL

Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (If Equipped)

Your vehicle may be equipped with
two integrated keyhead
transmitters. The key blade is used
to start the vehicle and unlock or
lock the driver’s door from outside
the vehicle. The transmitter portion
functions as the remote control.

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

Intelligent access key (if equipped)

Your vehicle may be equipped with
two intelligent access keys which
operate the power locks. The key
must be in the vehicle to activate
the push button start system.

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The key also contains a removable
mechanical key blade that can be
used to unlock the driver door. To
release the mechanical key blade,
press the release buttons on the
edge of the transmitter and remove
the key blade.

Note: Your vehicle’s back-up keys
were issued with a security tag that
provides important vehicle key cut
information. Keep the tag in a safe
place for future reference.

Replacing the Battery

Note: Refer to local regulations when disposing of transmitter batteries.

Note: Do not wipe off any grease on the battery terminals or on the

back surface of the circuit board.

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

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

Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT)

1. Carefully insert a flat object (e.g.
a screwdriver) into the recess on
the back of the key and remove the
key blade.

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2. Release the retaining clips with a
flat object and separate the two
halves of the transmitter.

3. Carefully pry out the battery with
a flat object. Be careful not to touch
the battery contacts or the printed
circuit board with the flat object.

4. Insert the new battery with the +
facing upwards.

5. Snap the two halves of the
transmitter back together.

Intelligent Access key (IA key)

1. Press and hold the push buttons
on the edges of the transmitter to

2

1

release the cover. Carefully remove
the cover.

2. Remove the key blade.

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3. Twist a flat object in the position
shown to separate the two halves of
the transmitter.

4. Carefully insert a flat object in
the position show to open the
transmitter.

5. Carefully pry out the battery with a flat object.

6. Install a new battery with the + facing downwards.

7. Assemble the two halves of the transmitter back together.

8. Install the key blade.

Car Finder

Press the lock button on the key twice within three seconds. The horn
will chirp and the turn signals will flash. It is recommended that this
method be used to locate your vehicle, rather than using the panic
alarm.

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REPLACING A LOST KEY OR REMOTE CONTROL

Replacement or additional keys or remote controls can be purchased
from your authorized dealer. Your dealer can program the transmitters to
your vehicle or you may be able to program them yourself. Refer to the
Security chapter for information on programming your keys.

Reprogramming Your Remote Control

Note: You can only program an integrated keyhead transmitter. See your
authorized dealer to have an intelligent access transmitter programmed.

You must have all remote controls available before beginning this
procedure. If all remote controls are not present during programming,
the ones missing will no longer operate the vehicle.

To reprogram the remote control:

1. Turn the ignition switch from off to run four times in rapid succession

(within six seconds), with the fourth turn ending in off. If the program
mode is successfully entered, a chime will sound.

Note: If no action is taken within 10 seconds after a transmitter has
been programmed, the programming sequence ends.

2. Within 10 seconds, press any button on the transmitter to be

programmed. A chime will sound to confirm that the transmitter is
programmed. Repeat this step for each transmitter.

Note: There is no chime or any other confirmation upon exiting the
programming mode.

3. Exiting the programming mode is accomplished if one of the following

occurs:

• The ignition is turned on.

• Ten seconds have passed since entering the programming mode or

since the last transmitter was programmed.

• The maximum number (eight) of transmitters has been programmed.

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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING

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

Power Door Locks

Type 1

Type 2

The power door lock control is located on the instrument panel near the
radio.

Press the control to lock/unlock the doors. When the light or lock symbol
on the button is on, it indicates that all doors and the trunk are locked.
When the light is off it indicates one or more doors are unlocked.

Rear Door Unlocking and Opening

Pull the interior door release handle twice to unlock/open the rear door.
The first pull unlocks the door and the second pull will unlatch the door.

Central Locking and Unlocking

To centrally lock/unlock all doors (from the driver’s side only) using the
key from the outside when they are closed:

• Turn the key counterclockwise to lock all doors. The turn signal lamps
will flash twice.

• Turn the key clockwise once to unlock the driver’s door or twice to
unlock all doors. The turn signal lamps will flash once.

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If the central locking function fails to
operate, the doors can be individually locked
using the key in the position shown.

On the driver’s side, turn the key clockwise
to lock. On the passenger’s side, turn the key
counterclockwise to lock.

Remote Control

The remote control can be used any time the vehicle is not running.

Unlocking the Doors (Two-Stage Unlock)

Press the button to unlock the driver’s 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 the unlocking
mode was changed. The unlocking mode will be applied to the remote
control, keyless entry keypad and intelligent access (if equipped).

Intelligent access at the driver’s door will unlock all doors when
two-stage unlocking is disabled.

Locking the Doors

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 chirp and the turn
signals will illuminate if all the doors and the liftgate/trunk are closed.

Note: If any door or the liftgate/trunk is not closed, or if the hood is not
closed on vehicles equipped with an anti-theft alarm, the horn will chirp
twice and the lamps will not flash.

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Opening the Luggage Compartment

Press twice (within 3 seconds) to open the luggage
compartment.

Note: This feature will not operate when the engine is running and
vehicle speed is more than 4 mph (7 km/h).

Ensure that the trunk is closed and latched before driving your vehicle.
Failure to properly latch the trunk may cause objects to fall out or block
the driver’s rear view.

Activating Intelligent Access (If Equipped)

The intelligent access key must be within 3 feet (1 meter) of the vehicle.

At the Front Doors

Pull a front exterior door handle. The door will unlock and can be
opened.

Press and hold the door handle lock
sensor to lock the vehicle.

At the Luggage Compartment

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Delayed Locking

If you try to electrically lock the doors while they are open, they will not
lock until the doors are closed. This feature only works when smart locks
are not active. See Smart locks in this section for more information

Smart Unlocks for Integrated Keyhead Transmitter

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

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

The vehicle can still be locked by pressing the lock button on the
transmitter even if the doors are not closed.

If both front doors are closed, the vehicle can be locked by any method,
regardless of whether the key is in the ignition or not.

Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys (If Equipped)

This feature helps to prevent you from unintentionally locking your
intelligent access key inside your vehicle’s passenger compartment or
rear cargo area.

When you lock your vehicle using the power door lock control (with the
door open, vehicle in park and ignition off), after you close the door the
vehicle will search for an intelligent access key in the passenger
compartment. If an intelligent access key is found inside the vehicle, all
of the doors will immediately unlock and the horn will chirp, indicating
that the intelligent access key is inside.

In order to override the smart unlock feature and intentionally lock the
intelligent access key inside the vehicle, you can lock your vehicle after
all doors are closed by pressing the lock button on another intelligent
access key or touching the locking area on the handle with another
intelligent access key in your hand.

When you open one of the front doors and lock the vehicle using the
power door lock control, all doors will lock then unlock if:

• the ignition is on, or

• the ignition is off and the vehicle is not in P (Park).

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Autolock (if equipped)

The autolock feature will lock all the doors when:

• all doors are closed,

• the ignition is on,

• you shift into any gear putting the vehicle in motion, and

• the vehicle attains a speed greater than 5 mph (7 km/h).

If a door(s) is unlocked, the autolock feature will repeat when:

• the vehicle slows below 5 mph (7 km/h) and then attains a speed
greater than 5 mph (7 km/h).

Autounlock (If Equipped)

If the doors have been autolocked, the doors will autounlock only when:

• the ignition is on,

• all doors are closed,

• the vehicle has been in motion at a speed greater than 12 mph

(20 km/h) for more than two seconds,

• the vehicle comes to a stop,

• the ignition is turned off or to accessory,

• the driver door is opened within 10 minutes of the ignition being

switched from on to off or accessory.

Note: If you use the power door lock button to lock the doors before an
autolock event, the doors will not autounlock.

Deactivating and Activating Autolock or Autounlock

Note: When programming the autolock feature, carry out the following
steps within 30 seconds or the procedure needs to be repeated. If the
procedure needs to be repeated, wait 30 seconds between programming
sessions.

1. Turn the ignition on.

2. Press the power door lock control three times.

3. Turn the ignition off.

4. Press the power door lock control three times.

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5. Turn the ignition on. The module is now in programming mode.
Note: A chime sounds as acknowledgement that the programming mode

has been entered. The safety belt must be engaged otherwise the
Belt-Minder威 chime will take priority over other chimes.

6. Once in programming mode, the autolock or autounlock feature can be
programmed independently of each other.

• To program the autolock feature, press the power door lock control
for greater than two seconds and release. Each long press of the
power door lock control toggles the state of the autolocking feature
between enabled and disabled. A chime sounds when the feature is
enabled or disabled.

• To program the autounlock feature, press the power door lock control
for less than 1 second and release. Each short press of the power
door lock control toggles the state of the autounlocking feature
between enabled and disabled. A chime sounds when the feature is
enabled or disabled.

7. Turn the ignition off to exit programming. If a setting was toggled, a

chime will be heard.

Illuminated Entry

The interior lamps illuminate for 25 seconds when:

• the vehicle is unlocked by any method other than the interior power

door lock control.

• a door has been opened or closed.

The lamps will turn off:

• if the ignition is turned on.

• if the vehicle is locked by any method other than the interior power

door lock control.

• after 25 seconds of illumination.

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Illuminated Exit

The interior lamps and parking lamps will illuminate for 25 seconds
when:

• the ignition is turned off.

• an IKT is removed from, or reinserted into, the ignition.

The lamps will turn off:

• if the ignition is turned off.

• if the vehicle is locked by any method other than the power door lock

control.

• after 25 seconds of illumination.

Accessory Mode Battery Saver for Intelligent Access Keys (If Equipped)

If you shut off the engine and leave the ignition in the on or accessory
mode, the ignition will shut off after 30 minutes.

TRUNK RELEASE

To open the trunk with the outside
release button:

1. Unlock the trunk with the remote control or power door lock control.
The trunk will unlock when you press the release button if the intelligent
access transmitter is within 3 feet (1 meter) of the trunk.

2. Press the release button located above the license plate.

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INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE (4–DOOR ONLY)

WARNING: Keep vehicle doors and luggage compartment locked

and keep keys and remote transmitters out of a child’s reach.
Unsupervised children could lock themselves in the trunk and risk
injury. Children should be taught not to play in vehicles.

WARNING: Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or animals

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

Your vehicle is equipped with a release handle that provides a means of
escape for children and adults if they become locked inside the luggage
compartment.

Adults should familiarize themselves with the operation and location of
the release handle.

The handle is located inside the
luggage compartment either on the
luggage compartment door (lid) or
near the tail lamps. It is composed
of a material that will glow for hours
in darkness following brief exposure
to ambient light.

Pull the handle and push up on the
luggage compartment door (lid) to
open from within the luggage
compartment.

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SECURILOCK姞 PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM

Note: The system is not compatible with non-Ford aftermarket remote
start systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting
problems and a loss of security protection.

Note: Metallic objects, electronic devices or a second coded key on the
same key chain may cause vehicle starting issues 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.

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

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

Automatic Arming

The vehicle is armed immediately after switching the ignition off.

Automatic Disarming

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

Replacement Keys

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

The intelligent access key functions as a programmed key that operates
the driver door lock and activates the intelligent access with push button
start systems, as well as a remote control.

If your programmed transmitters or standard SecuriLock威 coded keys
(integrated keyhead transmitters only) are lost or stolen and you don’t
have an extra coded key, you will need to have your vehicle towed to an
authorized dealer. The key codes need to be erased from your vehicle
and new coded keys will need to be programmed.

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

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Programming a Spare Integrated Keyhead Transmitter or
SecuriLock姞 Coded Key

Note: A maximum of eight coded keys can be programmed to your
vehicle; all eight can be integrated keyhead transmitters.

You can program your own integrated keyhead transmitter or standard
SecuriLock威 coded keys to your vehicle. To program the remote control
functions, see Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control in the Keys and
Remote Control chapter.

Only use integrated keyhead transmitters or standard SecuriLock威 keys.
You must have two previously programmed coded keys and the new

unprogrammed key readily accessible. See your authorized dealer to have
the spare key programmed if two previously programmed coded keys are
not available.

Read and understand the entire procedure before you begin.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Turn the ignition from off to on. Keep the ignition on for at least six
seconds.

9. Remove the newly programmed coded key from the ignition.
If the key has been successfully programmed it will start the engine.
If it was not programmed successfully, wait 10 seconds and repeat

Steps 1 through 8. If you are still unsuccessful, bring your vehicle to
your authorized dealer.

Wait 20 seconds and then repeat this procedure from Step 1 to program
an additional key.

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Programming a Spare Intelligent Access Key

See your authorized dealer to have additional keys programmed to your
vehicle.

ANTI-THEFT ALARM (IF EQUIPPED)

The system will warn you of an unauthorized entry to your vehicle. It
will be triggered if any door, the luggage compartment or the hood is
opened without using the key or the remote control.

The park and turn lamps will flash and the horn will sound if
unauthorized entry is attempted while the alarm is armed.

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

Arming the alarm

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

Disarming the system

You can disarm the system by any of the following actions:

• Unlock the doors or luggage compartment with the remote control.

• Unlock the doors with a key. Turn the key full travel (toward the front

of the vehicle) to ensure the alarm disarms.

• Turn the ignition to the on or start position with a programmed coded
ignition key.

Pressing the power door unlock control within the 20 second pre-armed
mode will return the vehicle to a disarmed state.

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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. Refer to
Sitting In the Correct Position in the Seats chapter.

1. Unlock the steering column.

2. Adjust the steering wheel to the
desired position.

3. Lock the steering column.

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AUDIO CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)

Select the required source on the audio unit.
The following functions can be operated with the control:

A

D

C

Seek, Next or Previous

Press the seek button to:

• tune the radio to the next or previous stored preset

• play the next or 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.

A. Volume up
B. Seek up or next
C. Volume down
D. Seek down or previous

B

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VOICE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)

A. Receive a call
B. Voice recognition
C. End a call

BA C

Refer to the SYNC威 chapter.

CRUISE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)

Refer to the Cruise Control chapter.

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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
car wash.

Note: Clean the windshield and wiper blades if they begin to leave
streaks or smears. If that doesn’t 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 washer before wiping a dry windshield.

A. Single wipe

D

C

B

A

Intermittent Wipe

A

B

B. Intermittent wipe
C. Normal wipe
D. High-speed wipe

A. Short wipe interval
B. Intermittent wipe
C. Long wipe interval
Use the rotary control to adjust the

intermittent wipe interval.

C

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WINDSHIELD WASHERS

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

The washer will spray for as long as
the lever is pressed in. After you
release the lever, the wipers will
operate for a short time.

REAR WINDOW WIPER AND WASHERS

Rear Window Wiper

Pull the lever toward you for
intermittent wiping.

Rear Window Washers

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Pull the lever past the intermittent
position to operate the washers.

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LIGHTING CONTROL

A. Off

A

High Beams

Headlamp Flasher

Pull the lever toward you slightly to activate and release to deactivate.

B. Parking lamps, instrument panel

B

lamps, license plate lamps and tail
lamps

C

C. Headlamps

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

INSTRUMENT LIGHTING DIMMER

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Press repeatedly or press and hold
until the desired level is reached.

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HEADLAMP EXIT DELAY

After you switch the ignition off, you can switch the headlamps on by
pulling the direction indicator lever toward you. You will hear a short
tone. The headlamps will switch off automatically after three minutes
with any door open or 30 seconds after the last door has been closed..

You can cancel this feature by pulling the direction indicator toward you
again or switching the ignition on.

DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (IF EQUIPPED)

WARNING: Always remember to switch your headlamps on in

low light situations or during inclement weather. The 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.

The system switches the headlamps on 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. Make sure the transmission selector lever is not in position P.

DIRECTION INDICATORS

Push the lever up or down to use
the direction indicators.

Note: When changing lanes, the turn signal indicator can be programmed to
flash either one or three times when the stalk is tapped. See Multifunction
display in the Instrument cluster section for more information.

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INTERIOR LAMPS

Front dome and map lamps

Press the buttons to switch the map
lamps on and off.

SLIDE TILT

The dome lamp switch has two
modes:

SLIDE TILT

• OFF: The dome lamps will not come on when the doors are opened.

• DOOR: The dome lamps come on when a door is opened.

Rear dome and map lamps

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Press the buttons to switch the map
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Battery Saver

The battery saver feature will switch off the interior lamps 10 minutes
after the ignition has been turned to the (off) position and one of the
vehicle doors has been opened.

Note: The battery saver feature will turn off the map lamps after
30 minutes if left in the on position.

AMBIENT LIGHTING (If Equipped)

Illuminates the interior with a choice of several colors. The ambient
lighting control is located on the instrument panel.

Press and release the control to
cycle through the color choices plus
the off state.

The ambient lighting will switch on when the following conditions have
been met:

• You switch the ignition on.

• You switch the headlamps on.

• The outside ambient light level is low.

The ambient lighting will remain on until you switch the ignition off and
one of the following conditions have been met:

• You lock your vehicle.

• The accessory delay timer expires.

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POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED)

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

seriously injure themselves.

WARNING: When closing the power windows, you should verify
they are free of obstructions and make sure that children and

pets are not in the proximity of the window openings.

Note: You may hear a rumbling noise when one or both of the rear
windows are open. Lower a front window slightly to reduce this noise.

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

One-Touch Down (If Equipped)

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

One-Touch Up (If Equipped)

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

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Window Lock

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

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

Proceed as follows to override this protection function when there is a
resistance, e.g. in the winter:

1. Close the window twice until it reaches the resistance and let it
reverse.

2. Close the window a third time to the resistance. The bounce-back
function is disabled and you can close the window manually. The window
will override the resistance and you can close it fully.

Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible if the window does
not close after the third attempt.

Resetting the Bounce-Back Feature

WARNING: The bounce-back function remains deactivated until

you have reset the memory.

You must reset the bounce-back memory separately for each window
after the battery has been disconnected.

1. Lift and hold the switch until the window is fully closed.

2. Release the switch.

3. Lift the switch again for one more second.

4. Press and hold the switch until the window is fully open.

5. Release the switch

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6. Lift and hold the switch until the window is fully closed.

7. Open the window and then try to close it automatically.

8. Reset and repeat the procedure if the window does not close
automatically.

EXTERIOR MIRRORS

Power Exterior Mirrors

WARNING: Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is in
motion.

B

A

To adjust your mirrors:

1. Select the mirror you want to adjust.

2. Move the control in the direction you want to tilt the mirror.

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

Signal Indicator Mirrors (If Equipped)

The outer portion of the appropriate mirror housing will blink when the
turn signal is activated.

Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors (If Equipped)

WARNING: Objects in the blind spot mirror are closer than they
appear.

Blind spot mirrors have an integrated convex mirror built into the upper
outboard corner of the exterior mirrors. They are designed to assist you
by increasing visibility along the side of your vehicle.

Check the main mirror first before a lane change, then check the blind
spot mirror. If no vehicles are present in the blind spot mirror and the
traffic in the adjacent lane is at a safe distance, signal that you are going
to change lanes. Glance over your shoulder to verify traffic is clear, and
carefully change lanes.

C

A. Left-hand mirror
B. Off
C. Right-hand mirror

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The approaching vehicle’s image is
small and near the inboard edge of
the main mirror when it is at a
distance. The image becomes larger
and begins to move outboard across
the main mirror as the vehicle

C

B

A

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.

approaches (A). Its image will
transition from the main mirror and
begin to appear in the blind spot
mirror as the vehicle approaches
(B). The vehicle will transition to
your peripheral field of view as it
leaves the blind spot mirror (C).

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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MOONROOF (IF EQUIPPED)

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

themselves.

WARNING: When closing the moonroof, you should verify that it
is free of obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are

not in the proximity of the roof opening.

The sunscreen can be manually opened or closed when the glass panel is
closed.

The moonroof controls are located
on the overhead console.

Opening and Closing the Moonroof

Press and release the rear of the SLIDE control to open the moonroof.
The sunscreen, if closed, will automatically open prior to opening the
moonroof.

Press and hold the front of the SLIDE control to close the moonroof.

Venting the Moonroof

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

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GAUGES

A. Tachometer
B. Information Display and Engine Coolant Temperature gauge
C. Speedometer
D. Fuel Gauge
E. Trip Reset (if equipped)

Information Display

Odometer

Located in the bottom of the information display Registers the
accumulated distance your vehicle has travelled.

Outside air temperature

Shows the outside air temperature.

Trip Computer

See Trip Computer in Information Displays.

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Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge

A digital display that shows the temperature of the engine coolant. 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.

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

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

Fuel Gauge

Switch the ignition on. The fuel gauge will indicate approximately how
much fuel is left in the fuel tank. The fuel gauge may vary slightly when
the vehicle is moving or on a gradient. The arrow adjacent to the fuel
pump symbol indicates on which side of your vehicle the fuel filler door
is located.

WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS

The following warning lamps and indicators will alert you to a vehicle
condition that may become serious. Some lamps will illuminate when you
start your vehicle to make sure they work. If any lamps remain on after
starting your vehicle, refer to the respective system warning lamp for
further information.

Note: Some warning indicators appear in the information display and
function the same as a warning lamp but do not display when you start
your vehicle.

Airbag – Front

If it fails to illuminate on startup, continues to flash or remains
on, it indicates a malfunction. Have the system checked by your
authorized dealer. A chime will sound when there is a

malfunction in the indicator light.

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 warning lamp is also

illuminated. Have the system checked by your authorized dealer.

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Anti-Theft System

Flashes when the anti-theft system has been activated.

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.

Brake System

It will illuminate when the parking brake is engaged and the
ignition is 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.

WARNING: Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning

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

Cruise Control (If Equipped)

It will illuminate when you switch this feature on.

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.

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Door Ajar

Displays when the ignition is in the on position and any door is
not completely closed.

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. Have the system checked by your authorized dealer.

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.

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

Fasten Safety Belt

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

High Beam

It will illuminate when the headlamp high beam is switched on.
It will flash when you use the headlamp flasher.

Hill Start Assistance (If Equipped):

Displays when using hill start assist and it is not available.

Information

It will illuminate when a new message is stored in the
information display. It will be red or amber in color depending
on the severity of the message and will remain on until the

cause of the message has been rectified. .

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Low Fuel Level

It will illuminate when the fuel level is low or near empty.
Refuel as soon as possible.

Low Tire Pressure Warning

It 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.

The lamp also illuminates 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.

Oil Change Reminder

It will illuminate when the engine oil life has expired. Refer to
Oil life monitoring system reset later in this chapter.

Overdrive Cancel and Grade Assist (If Equipped)

It will illuminate when you turn off the overdrive function of
the transmission and switch on the grade assist function.

Powertrain Malfunction

Displays when the engine has defaulted to a limp-home
operation or when a transmission problem has been detected
and shifting may be restricted. If the light remains on, have the

system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer.

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Service Engine Soon

If the service engine soon indicator light stays illuminated after
the engine is started, it indicates that the On Board Diagnostics

system (OBD) has detected a malfunction of the vehicle
emissions control system. Refer to On board diagnostics (OBD) in the
Fuel and Refueling chapter for more information about having your
vehicle serviced.

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 Readiness for
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing in the Fuel and Refueling
chapter.

Shift Indicator (If Equipped)

It will illuminate when the manual transmission should be

shifted to a higher gear, to maximize fuel economy.

Stability Control System

It will flash when the system is active. It will illuminate when

you switch the ignition on to confirm it is functional. 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.

Stability Control System Off

It will illuminate when you switch off the system. It will go out

when you switch the system back on or when you switch the

ignition off.

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AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND INDICATORS

Key In Ignition Warning Chime

Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the off or accessory
position and the driver’s door is opened.

Sounds when the keyless vehicle is in RUN and the driver’s door is
opened (if equipped).

Headlamps On Warning Chime

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

Parking Brake On 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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GENERAL INFORMATION

WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle

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

Various systems can be programmed using the audio unit controls.

Controls

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.
Hold the left arrow button pressed at any time to

return to the main menu display (escape button).
Press the OK button to choose and confirm a setting.

Menu

Audio SCV

Sound
Occupancy Mode
DSP Equalizer
RDS

Vehicle Traction Control On/Off

Chimes Warning

Info

Lane Change
Indicator

Clock Set Time

Set Date
12/24H Mode

One or Three Flashes

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Menu

Display Units of measure

Language
Messages
Compass (if

equipped)

Trip Computer (if equipped)

To reset the trip odometer and average speed, scroll to the required
display and press and hold the end of the multifunction lever.

The trip computer includes the following information displays:

mi (km) TRIP — Trip odometer

Registers the distance of individual journeys.

If your vehicle is equipped with SYNC威,the

compass heading is displayed to the left of the clock

in the upper portion of the multifunction display.

Press the end of the lever, located
on the left side of the steering
wheel to scroll through the displays.

mi (km) TO E — Distance to empty (if equipped)

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

AVG MPG (l/100km) — Average fuel consumption (if equipped):

Indicates the average fuel consumption since the function was last reset.
Note: After resetting, the display will show two dashes for several

seconds while it recalculates a new value.

AVG MPH (KM/H) — Average speed (if equipped)

Indicates the average speed calculated since the function was last reset.

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INFORMATION MESSAGES

Note: Depending on the vehicle options equipped with your vehicle, not
all of the messages will display or be available. Certain messages may be
abbreviated or shortened depending upon which cluster type you have.

: The message indicator will illuminate when there is a new message

stored.

Message Warning Lamp at

ABS MALFUNCTION
SERVICE NOW

ESP OFF
ESP MALFUNCTION
NEXT SERVICE
BRAKE SYSTEM

MALFUNCTION
STOP SAFELY
ALARM SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION
NEXT SERVICE
INTERIOR SCAN
DEACTIVATED
IMMOBILIZER
MALFUNCTION
SERVICE NOW
ALARM TRIGGERED
CHECK VEHICLE
LEFT/RIGHT
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION
CHANGE BULB
HILL START ASSIST
NOT AVAILABLE
STEERING LOCK
ENGAGED TURN
STEERING WHEEL

Instrument Cluster

— ABS

— ABS

BRAKE or

—

—

—

—

— Lights

—

System

ABS

Brakes

Anti-theft security

system

Anti-theft security

system

Anti-theft security

system

Anti-theft security

system

Transmission

Passive Entry/Passive

Start

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Message Warning Lamp at

STEERING
MALFUNCTION
SERVICE NOW

STEERING
MALFUNCTION
STOP SAFELY

POWER STEERING
MALFUNCTION
SERVICE NOW

KEY NOT
DETECTED
TURN IGNITION
OFF USE POWER
BUTTON

KEY OUTSIDE CAR

KEY BATTERY LOW
REPLACE BATTERY
TO START PRESS
BRAKE
CLOSE TRUNK OR
USE SPARE KEY
TO START PRESS
CLUTCH
ENGINE
MALFUNCTION
SERVICE NOW
TRANSMISSION
MALFUNCTION
SERVICE NOW
TRANSMISSION
HOT STOP SAFELY

Instrument Cluster

—

—

— Power Steering

—

—

—

—

—

— Trunk

—

— Transmission

— Transmission

System

Passive Entry/Passive

Start

Passive Entry/Passive

Start

Passive entry/passive

start system

Passive entry/passive

start system

Passive entry/passive

start system

Passive entry/passive

start system

Passive Entry/Passive

Start

Passive Entry/Passive

Start

Engine

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Message Warning Lamp at

TRANSMISSION
HOT STOP OR
SPEED UP

USE BRAKE STOP
SAFELY
TRANSMISSION
HOT WAIT X MIN
TRANSMISSION
HOT WAIT...
TRANSMISSION
READY
HILL START ASSIST
ACTIVE
HILL START ASSIST
OFF
VEHICLE NOT IN
PARK SELECT P
VEHICLE NOT IN
PARK SELECT P
DOOR OPEN APPLY
BRAKE

X DOOR OPEN
TRUNK OPEN
HOOD OPEN
AIRBAG

MALFUNCTION
SERVICE NOW
ENGINE OIL
CHANGE DUE NEXT
SERVICE

Instrument Cluster

— Transmission

— Transmission

— Transmission

— Transmission

— Transmission

— Transmission

— Transmission

— Starting/Transmission

— Starting/Transmission

— Doors

System

Doors
Doors

Hood

Airbag

Engine Oil (See Oil

life monitoring

system reset later in

this section)

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Message Warning Lamp at

Instrument Cluster

ENGINE OIL
PRESSURE LOW
STOP SAFELY

BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL LOW
SERVICE NOW

CHECK FUEL FILL
INLET

Oil life monitoring system reset

To reset the oil service light and clear the oil change message after
servicing, use the following procedure:

1. Begin with the ignition off.

2. Turn the key to the accessory position for keyed vehicles and for push
button start vehicles press the Start/Stop button once quickly. DO NOT
attempt to start the engine.

3. Press the accelerator and brake pedals fully for 20 seconds.

4. ENGINE OIL CHANGE DUE NEXT SERVICE and

5. Turn the vehicle off. The message and lights will be cleared.

BRAKE or

— Fuel

System

Engine Oil

Brakes

will display.

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GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION

Radio Frequencies and Reception Factors

AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC). Those frequencies are:

AM: 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz
FM: 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz

Radio reception factors

Distance/Strength The further you travel from an FM station,

the weaker the signal and the weaker the
reception.

Terrain Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges,

tunnels, freeway overpasses, parking garages,
dense tree foliage and thunderstorms can
interfere with your reception.

Station overload When you pass a ground-based broadcast

repeating tower, a stronger signal may
overtake a weaker one and result the audio
system muting.

CD/CD Player Information

Note: CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in
(12 cm) audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility,
certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not function
correctly when used in Ford CD players.

Note: CDs with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be
inserted into the CD player as the label may peel and cause the CD to
become jammed. It is recommended that homemade CDs be identified
with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels. Ballpoint
pens may damage CDs. Please contact your authorized dealer for further
information.

Note: Do not use any irregularly shaped discs or discs with a scratch
protection film attached.

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Always handle discs by their edges only. Clean the disc with an approved
CD cleaner only, wiping from the center of the disc toward the edge. Do
not clean in a circular motion.

Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended
periods of time.

MP3 Track and Folder Structure

Audio systems capable of recognizing and playing MP3 individual tracks
and folder structures work as follows:

• There are two different modes for MP3 disc playback: MP3 track
mode (system default) and MP3 folder mode.

• MP3 track mode ignores any folder structure on the MP3 disc. The
player numbers each MP3 track on the disc (noted by the .mp3 file
extension) from T001 to a maximum of T255. Note: The maximum
number of playable MP3 files may be less depending on the structure
of the CD and exact model of radio present.

• MP3 folder mode represents a folder structure consisting of one level
of folders. The CD player numbers all MP3 tracks on the disc (noted
by the .mp3 file extension) and all folders containing MP3 files, from
F001 (folder) T001 (track) to F253 T255.

• Creating discs with only one level of folders helps with navigation
through the disc files.

If you are burning your own MP3 discs, it is important to understand
how the system reads the structures you create. While various files may
be present, (files with extensions other than mp3), only files with the
.mp3 extension are played; other files are ignored by the system. This
enables you to use the same MP3 disc for a variety of tasks on your work
computer, home computer and your in-vehicle system.

In track mode, the system displays and plays the structure as if it were
only one level deep (all .mp3 files are played, regardless of being in a
specific folder). In folder mode, the system only plays the .mp3 files in
the current folder.

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