Ford Focus 1 2015 Owner's Manual

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2015 FOCUS Owner’s Manual

2015 FOCUS Owner’s Manual

March 2015

Second Printing

Owner’s Manual

Focus

Litho in U.S.A.

FM5J 19A321 AA

Preproduction model shown

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 2015

All rights reserved.

Part Number: 20150227215346

Introduction

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

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

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

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

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

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

Replacement Parts

Recommendation........................................11

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

Mobile Communications

Equipment.....................................................12

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

Environment

Protecting the Environment........................14

At a Glance

Front Exterior Overview................................15

Rear Exterior Overview..................................16

Vehicle Interior Overview..............................17

Instrument Panel Overview........................18

Child Safety

General Information......................................20

Installing Child Seats.....................................21

Booster Seats..................................................28

Child Seat Positioning..................................30

Child Safety Locks...........................................31

Safety Belts

Principle of Operation...................................33

Fastening the Safety Belts..........................34

Safety Belt Height Adjustment.................36

Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator

Chime..............................................................37

Safety Belt Minder..........................................37

Child Restraint and Safety Belt

Maintenance................................................39

Personal Safety System™

Personal Safety System™.........................40

Supplementary Restraints

System

Principle of Operation...................................41

Driver and Passenger Airbags....................42

Front Passenger Sensing System............43

Side Airbags.....................................................45

Driver Knee Airbag.........................................46

Side Curtain Airbags......................................47

Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......48

Airbag Disposal..............................................49

Keys and Remote Controls

General Information on Radio

Frequencies.................................................50

Remote Control - Vehicles With:

Integrated Key Transmitter....................50

Remote Control - Vehicles With: Keyless

Entry................................................................52

Remote Control - Vehicles With: Keyless

Entry with Remote Start.........................54

Replacing a Lost Key or Remote

Control............................................................57

MyKey™

Principle of Operation..................................58

Creating a MyKey...........................................59

Clearing All MyKeys......................................60

Checking MyKey System Status................61

Using MyKey With Remote Start

Systems.........................................................62

MyKey Troubleshooting...............................62

Locks

Locking and Unlocking.................................63

Manual Liftgate...............................................67

Keyless Entry...................................................68

Interior Luggage Compartment Release

- 4-Door.........................................................69

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Security

Passive Anti-Theft System..........................71

Anti-Theft Alarm............................................73

Steering Wheel

Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................74

Audio Control...................................................74

Voice Control....................................................75

Cruise Control..................................................75

Information Display Control.......................75

Heated Steering Wheel................................75

Wipers and Washers

Windshield Wipers.........................................77

Windshield Washers......................................77

Rear Window Wiper and Washers...........78

Lighting

General Information......................................79

Lighting Control..............................................79

Autolamps.......................................................80

Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................81

Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................81

Daytime Running Lamps..............................81

Automatic High Beam Control..................82

Front Fog Lamps............................................83

Direction Indicators.......................................83

Interior Lamps.................................................84

Ambient Lighting...........................................84

Windows and Mirrors

Power Windows.............................................86

Exterior Mirrors................................................87

Interior Mirror...................................................88

Sun Visors.........................................................89

Moonroof..........................................................89

Instrument Cluster

Gauges................................................................91

Warning Lamps and Indicators.................93

Audible Warnings and Indicators.............95

Information Displays

General Information......................................97

Trip Computer...............................................100

Information Messages...............................100

Climate Control

Manual Climate Control............................109

Automatic Climate Control.......................110

Hints on Controlling the Interior

Climate..........................................................112

Heated Windows and Mirrors...................114

Cabin Air Filter.................................................114

Remote Start...................................................115

Seats

Sitting in the Correct Position...................116

Head Restraints.............................................116

Manual Seats..................................................118

Power Seats....................................................118

Rear Seats........................................................119

Heated Seats...................................................121

Auxiliary Power Points

Auxiliary Power Points................................122

Storage Compartments

Center Console..............................................123

Overhead Console........................................123

Starting and Stopping the

Engine

General Information....................................124

Ignition Switch...............................................124

Keyless Starting.............................................124

Starting a Gasoline Engine........................127

Engine Block Heater....................................130

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Unique Driving Character-

istics

Auto-Start-Stop............................................132

Fuel and Refueling

Safety Precautions.......................................134

Fuel Quality - Gasoline...............................135

Fuel Quality - E85.........................................135

Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................136

Running Out of Fuel....................................136

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

Fuel Consumption........................................139

Emission Control System..........................140

Transmission

Manual Transmission - 2.0L Duratec-HE

(MI4).............................................................143

Manual Transmission - 1.0L

EcoBoost™................................................144

Automatic Transmission............................145

Brakes

General Information....................................150

Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock

Brakes...........................................................150

Parking Brake..................................................151

Hill Start Assist...............................................151

Traction Control

Principle of Operation.................................153

Using Traction Control................................153

Stability Control

Principle of Operation.................................154

Using Stability Control...............................154

Parking Aids

Rear Parking Aid............................................155

Front Parking Aid..........................................155

Active Park Assist.........................................156

Rear View Camera.......................................160

Cruise Control

Principle of Operation.................................163

Using Cruise Control....................................163

Driving Aids

Lane Keeping System.................................165

Blind Spot Information System..............168

Eco Mode..........................................................172

Steering.............................................................173

Load Carrying

Rear Under Floor Storage..........................175

Luggage Covers.............................................175

Load Limit........................................................175

Towing

Towing a Trailer.............................................184

Transporting the Vehicle...........................184

Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels -

Manual Transmission.............................184

Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels -

Automatic Transmission.......................185

Driving Hints

Breaking-In......................................................187

Economical Driving......................................187

Cold Weather Precautions........................187

Driving Through Water................................187

Floor Mats.......................................................188

Roadside Emergencies

Roadside Assistance..................................190

Hazard Warning Flashers...........................191

Fuel Shutoff.....................................................191

Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................192

Post-Crash Alert System...........................194

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Customer Assistance

Getting the Services You Need...............195

In California (U.S. Only).............................196

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto

Line Program (U.S. Only).......................197

Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration

Program (Canada Only)........................197

Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and

Canada........................................................198

Ordering Additional Owner's

Literature.....................................................199

Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.

Only).............................................................199

Reporting Safety Defects (Canada

Only)............................................................200

Fuses

Fuse Specification Chart...........................201

Changing a Fuse...........................................210

Maintenance

General Information.....................................211

Opening and Closing the Hood................211

Under Hood Overview - 1.0L

EcoBoost™.................................................212

Under Hood Overview - 2.0L Duratec-HE

(MI4)..............................................................213

Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.0L

EcoBoost™.................................................214

Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L Duratec-HE

(MI4).............................................................214

Engine Oil Check...........................................214

Engine Coolant Check.................................215

Automatic Transmission Fluid

Check.............................................................217

Brake Fluid Check..........................................217

Clutch Fluid Check - Manual

Transmission..............................................218

Washer Fluid Check.....................................218

Fuel Filter.........................................................218

Changing the 12V Battery..........................218

Checking the Wiper Blades.....................220

Changing the Wiper Blades.....................220

Adjusting the Headlamps..........................221

Removing a Headlamp..............................223

Changing a Bulb...........................................223

Bulb Specification Chart...........................228

Changing the Engine Air Filter................230

Vehicle Care

General Information....................................231

Cleaning Products........................................231

Cleaning the Exterior...................................231

Waxing.............................................................232

Cleaning the Engine....................................232

Cleaning the Windows and Wiper

Blades..........................................................233

Cleaning the Interior...................................233

Cleaning the Instrument Panel and

Instrument Cluster Lens.......................234

Cleaning Leather Seats.............................234

Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............235

Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................235

Vehicle Storage.............................................235

Wheels and Tires

Tire Care..........................................................238

Using Snow Chains.....................................253

Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........254

Changing a Road Wheel............................257

Driving at High Speed................................260

Lug Nuts...........................................................261

Capacities and Specific-

ations

Engine Specifications - 1.0L

EcoBoost™................................................262

Engine Specifications - 2.0L Duratec-HE

(MI4)............................................................262

Motorcraft Parts - 1.0L EcoBoost™......263

Motorcraft Parts - 2.0L Duratec-HE

(MI4)............................................................264

Vehicle Identification Number................265

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Vehicle Certification Label.......................265

Transmission Code Designation............266

Capacities and Specifications - 1.0L

EcoBoost™................................................267

Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L

Duratec-HE (MI4)....................................270

Audio System

General Information....................................274

Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC.........276

Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Satellite

Radio............................................................278

Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony Audio

System..........................................................281

Digital Radio..................................................284

Satellite Radio...............................................287

Audio Input Jack..........................................289

USB Port.........................................................290

Media Hub......................................................290

SYNC™

General Information....................................291

Using Voice Recognition...........................293

Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............295

SYNC™ Applications and Services......307

Using SYNC™ With Your Media

Player.............................................................312

SYNC™ Troubleshooting...........................321

MyFord Touch™

General Information...................................329

Settings............................................................337

Entertainment..............................................350

Phone..............................................................366

Information.....................................................373

Climate............................................................383

Navigation......................................................385

MyFord Touch™ Troubleshooting........394

Accessories

Accessories.....................................................401

Extended Service Plan

(ESP)

Extended Service Plan (ESP).................403

Scheduled Maintenance

General Maintenance Information.......405

Normal Scheduled Maintenance.........408

Special Operating Conditions Scheduled

Maintenance...............................................411

Scheduled Maintenance Record............413

Appendices

End User License Agreement.................420

Type Approvals.............................................441

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ABOUT THIS MANUAL

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

WARNING

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

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

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

Note: Some of the illustrations in this
manual may show features as used in
different models, so may appear different
to you on your vehicle.

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 your
vehicle.

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

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

SYMBOLS GLOSSARY

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

Safety alert

See Owner's Manual

Air conditioning system

Anti-lock braking system

Avoid smoking, flames or sparks

Battery

Battery acid

Brake fluid - non petroleum
based

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Brake system

Cabin air filter

Check fuel cap

Child safety door lock or unlock

Child seat lower anchor

Child seat tether anchor

E71340

Cruise control

Do not open when hot

Engine air filter

Engine coolant

Engine coolant temperature

Engine oil

Explosive gas

Fan warning

Fasten safety belt

Front airbag

Front fog lamps

Fuel pump reset

Fuse compartment

Hazard warning flashers

Heated rear window

Heated windshield

Interior luggage compartment
release

Jack

Keep out of reach of children

Lighting control

Low tire pressure warning

Maintain correct fluid level

Note operating instructions

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Panic alarm

E139213

Parking aid

Parking brake

Power steering fluid

Power windows front/rear

Power window lockout

Service engine soon

Side airbag

Shield the eyes

E138639

Stability control

Windshield wash and wipe

DATA RECORDING

Service Data Recording

Service data recorders in your vehicle are
capable of collecting and storing
diagnostic information about your vehicle.
This potentially includes information about
the performance or status of various
systems and modules in the vehicle, such
as engine, throttle, steering or brake

systems. In order to properly diagnose and
service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company,
Ford of Canada, and service and repair
facilities may access or share among them
vehicle diagnostic information received
through a direct connection to your vehicle
when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle.
Additionally, when your vehicle is in for
service or repair, Ford Motor Company,
Ford of Canada, and service and repair
facilities may access or share among them
data for vehicle improvement purposes.
For U.S. only (if equipped), if you choose
to use the SYNC Vehicle Health Report,
you consent that certain diagnostic
information may also be accessed
electronically by Ford Motor Company and
Ford authorized service facilities, and that
the diagnostic information may be used
for any purpose. See SYNC™ (page 291).

Event Data Recording

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

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

• How various systems in your vehicle
were operating;

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

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

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• How fast the vehicle was traveling;
and

• Where the driver was positioning
the steering wheel.

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

Note: Event data recorder data is

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

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

Note: Including to the extent that any

law pertaining to Event Data Recorders
applies to SYNC or its features, please
note the following: Once 911 Assist (if
equipped) is enabled (set ON), 911 Assist
may, through any paired and connected
cell phone, disclose to emergency
services that the vehicle has been in a
crash involving the deployment of an
airbag or, in certain vehicles, the
activation of the fuel pump shut-off.
Certain versions or updates to 911 Assist
may also be capable of being used to
electronically or verbally provide to 911
operators the vehicle location (such as
latitude and longitude), and/or other
details about the vehicle or crash or
personal information about the
occupants to assist 911 operators to
provide the most appropriate emergency
services. If you do not want to disclose
this information, do not activate the 911
Assist feature. See SYNC™ (page 291).

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

(page 291).

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CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

WARNING

Some constituents of engine
exhaust, certain vehicle components,

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

PERCHLORATE

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

For more information visit:

Web Address

www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/

perchlorate

FORD CREDIT

(U.S. Only)

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

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

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

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

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.

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Warranty on Replacement Parts

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

SPECIAL NOTICES

New Vehicle Limited Warranty

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

Special Instructions

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

WARNINGS

You risk death or serious injury to
yourself and others if you do not

follow the instruction highlighted by
the warning symbol. Failure to follow the
specific warnings and instructions could
result in personal injury.

Front seat mounted rear-facing child

or infant seats should NEVER be

placed in front of an active
passenger airbag.

On-board Diagnostics (OBD-II)

Your vehicle’s On-board Diagnostics
(OBD-II) system has a data port for
diagnostics, repair and reprogramming
services with diagnostic scan tools.
Installing a non-Ford-approved
aftermarket OBD plug-in device that uses
the port during normal driving, for example

remote insurance company monitoring,
remote vehicle diagnostics, telematics or
engine reprogramming, may cause
interference or damage to vehicle systems.
We do not recommend or endorse the use
of any non-Ford-approved aftermarket
OBD plug-in devices. The vehicle Warranty
may not cover damage caused by any
non-Ford-approved aftermarket OBD
plug-in device.

MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT

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

WARNING

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

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

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EXPORT UNIQUE OPTIONS

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

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FRONT EXTERIOR OVERVIEW

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See Fuel and Refueling (page 134).A
See Locking and Unlocking (page 63).B
See Changing the Wiper Blades (page 220).C
See Maintenance (page 211).D
See Changing a Bulb (page 223).E

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REAR EXTERIOR OVERVIEW

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See Changing a Bulb (page 223).A
See Changing the Wiper Blades (page 220).B
See Changing a Bulb (page 223).C
See Changing a Road Wheel (page 257).D
See Wheels and Tires (page 238).E

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VEHICLE INTERIOR OVERVIEW

E187238

See Transmission (page 143).A
See Locking and Unlocking (page 63).B
See Power Windows (page 86).C
See Head Restraints (page 116).D
See Fastening the Safety Belts (page 34).E
See Rear Seats (page 119).F
See Manual Seats (page 118). See Power Seats (page 118).G
See Parking Brake (page 151).H
See Opening and Closing the Hood (page 211).I

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INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW

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Air vents.A
Direction indicators. See Direction Indicators (page 83).B
Information display control. See Information Display Control (page 75).C
Instrument cluster. See Instrument Cluster (page 91).D
Voice control. See Voice Control (page 75).E
Wiper lever. See Wipers and Washers (page 77).F
Information and entertainment display. See MyFord Touch™ (page 329).G
Hazard flasher switch. See Hazard Warning Flashers (page 191).H
Audio unit. See Audio Unit (page 276).I
Climate controls. See Climate Control (page 109).J
Parking aid switch. See Parking Aids (page 155).K
Auxiliary power point. See Auxiliary Power Points (page 122).L
USB port. See USB Port (page 290).M

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Keyless start button. See Keyless Starting (page 124).N
Ignition switch. See Ignition Switch (page 124).O
Steering wheel adjustment. See Adjusting the Steering Wheel (page 74).P
Cruise control switches. See Using Cruise Control (page 163).Q
Lighting control. See Lighting (page 79).R

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GENERAL INFORMATION

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

WARNINGS

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

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

All children are shaped differently.

The recommendations for safety

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

WARNINGS

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

Do not leave children 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.

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Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children

Recommended restraint

type

Child size, height, weight, or ageChild

Use a child safety seat

(sometimes called an

infant carrier, convertible

seat, or toddler seat).

Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less

(generally age four or younger).

Infants or

toddlers

Use a belt-positioning

booster seat.

Children who have outgrown or no longer

properly fit in a child safety seat (gener-

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

(1.45 m) tall, are greater than age four

and less than age 12, and between 40 lb

(18 kg) and 80 lb (36 kg) and upward to

100 lb (45 kg) if recommended by your

child restraint manufacturer).

Small children

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

shoulder belt centered

across the shoulder and

chest, and seat back

upright.

Children who have outgrown or no longer

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

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

mended by child restraint manufacturer).

Larger children

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

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

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

Front Passenger Sensing System

(page 43).

INSTALLING CHILD SEATS

Child Seats

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

Using Lap and Shoulder Belts

WARNINGS

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

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

Airbags can kill or injure a child in a

child seat. Children 12 and under

should be properly restrained in the
rear seat whenever possible.

Depending on where you secure a

child restraint, and depending on the

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

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

• Use the correct safety belt buckle for

that seating position.

• Insert the belt tongue into the proper

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

• Keep the buckle release button

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

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

• Put the safety belt in the automatic
locking mode. See 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.

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

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

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

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

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

Note: The automatic locking mode is
available on the front passenger and rear
seats.

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

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

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

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

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10. Before placing the child in the seat,

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

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

Using Lower Anchors and Tethers
for Children (LATCH)

WARNINGS

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.

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 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 seatback and seat
cushion meet (called the seat bight) and
one top tether anchor located behind that
seating position.

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.

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

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The LATCH anchors are located at the rear
section of the rear seat between the
cushion and seatback above 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.

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

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

WARNING

The standardized spacing for LATCH
lower anchors is 11 inches (28

centimeters) 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 inches
(46 centimeters) 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 your 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.

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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 your vehicle.

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.

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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
your 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 your
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.

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

3. Open the tether anchor cover.

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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 crash.

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 crash greatly
increases.

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

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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 crash.

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 crash
greatly increases.

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

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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 crash.

Use a belt-positioning booster seat for
children who have outgrown or no longer
properly fit in a child safety seat (generally
children who are less than 4 feet 9 inches
(1.45 meters) tall, are greater than age four
(4) and less than age twelve (12), and
between 40 pounds (18 kilograms) and
80 pounds (36 kilograms) and upward to
100 pounds (45 kilograms) if
recommended by your child restraint
manufacturer). Many state and provincial
laws require that children use approved
booster seats until they reach age eight, a
height of 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 meters) tall,
or 80 pounds (36 kilograms).

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

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• Can the child sit all the way back

against their vehicle seat back with
knees bent comfortably at the edge of
the seat cushion?

• Can the child sit without slouching?

• Does the lap belt rest low across the

hips?

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

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

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

Types of Booster Seats

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• Backless booster seats

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

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• High back booster seats

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

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

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

CHILD SEAT POSITIONING

WARNINGS

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

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

Always carefully follow the

instructions and warnings provided

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

WARNINGS

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

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

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

Never use pillows, books, or towels

to boost a child. They can slide

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

Always restrain an unoccupied child

seat or booster seat. These objects

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

Never place, or allow a child to place,

the shoulder belt under a child's arm

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

To avoid risk of injury, do not leave

children or pets unattended in your

vehicle.

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Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children

Use any attachment method as indicated below by X

Combined

weight of
child and
child seat

Restraint

Type

Safety belt

only

Safety belt
and LATCH

(lower

anchors

and top

tether

anchor)

Safety belt

and top

tether

anchor

LATCH

(lower

anchors

only)

LATCH
(lower

anchors

and top

tether

anchor)

XX

Up to 65 lb

(29.5 kg)

Rear facing

child seat

X

Over 65 lb

(29.5 kg)

Rear facing

child seat

XXX

Up to 65 lb

(29.5 kg)

Forward

facing

child seat

XX

Over 65 lb

(29.5 kg)

Forward

facing

child seat

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

116).

CHILD SAFETY LOCKS

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

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

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Left-Hand Side

Turn counterclockwise to lock and
clockwise to unlock.

Right-Hand Side

Turn clockwise to lock and
counterclockwise to unlock.

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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

WARNINGS

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

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

Never let a passenger hold a child on
his or her lap while your vehicle is
moving. The passenger cannot

protect the child from injury in a crash.

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

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

It is extremely dangerous to ride in a

cargo area, inside or outside of a

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

In a rollover crash, an unbelted

person is significantly more likely to

die than a person wearing a safety
belt.

Each seating position in your vehicle

has a specific safety belt assembly

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

WARNINGS

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

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

Safety belts and seats can become

hot in a vehicle that has been closed

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

Front and rear seat occupants,

including pregnant women, should

wear safety belts for optimum
protection in an accident.

All seating positions in your 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.

· Crash sensors and monitoring
system with readiness indicator.

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

FASTENING THE SAFETY BELTS

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

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

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

Using Safety Belts During
Pregnancy

WARNING

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

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

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Pregnant women should always wear their
safety belt. 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

WARNINGS

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

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

The belt and retractor 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 crashes.

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

Vehicle Sensitive Mode

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

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

Automatic Locking Mode

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

When to Use the Automatic Locking
Mode

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. See Child
Safety (page 20).

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How to Use the Automatic Locking
Mode

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1. Buckle the combination lap and
shoulder belt.

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

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

How to Disengage the Automatic
Locking Mode

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

Safety Belt Extension Assembly

WARNING

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

If the safety belt is too short when fully
extended, 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 on a label
located either at the end of the webbing
or on the retractor behind the trim. Also,
use the safety belt extension only if the
safety belt is too short for you when fully
extended.

SAFETY BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

WARNING

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

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

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

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To adjust the shoulder belt height:

1. Press the button and slide the height

adjuster up or down.

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2. Release the button and pull down on
the height adjuster to make sure it is
locked in place.

SAFETY BELT WARNING LAMP AND INDICATOR CHIME

This lamp illuminates and an
audible warning will sound if the

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

Conditions of operation

Then...If...

The safety belt warning light illuminates 1-

2 minutes and the warning chime sounds

4-8 seconds.

The driver's safety belt is not buckled

before the ignition switch is turned to the

on position...

The safety belt warning light and warning

chime turn off.

The driver's safety belt is buckled while the

indicator light is illuminated and the

warning chime is sounding...

The safety belt warning light and indicator

chime remain off.

The driver's safety belt is buckled before

the ignition switch is turned to the on posi-

tion...

SAFETY BELT MINDER

Belt-Minder™

This feature supplements the safety belt
warning function by providing additional
reminders that intermittently sound a tone
and illuminate the safety belt warning light
when you are in the driver seat or you have
a front seat passenger and a 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 feature for objects you place
in the front passenger seat, only the front
seat passengers receive warnings as
determined by the front passenger sensing
system.

If the Belt-Minder warnings expire
(warnings for about five minutes) for one
passenger (driver or front passenger), the
other passenger can still cause the
Belt-Minder feature to turn on.

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Then...If...

The Belt-Minder feature will not activate.You and the front seat passenger buckle

your safety belts before you switch the

ignition on or less than 1-2 minutes elapse

after you switch the ignition on...

The Belt-Minder feature activates, the

safety belt warning light illuminates and a

warning tone sounds for 6 seconds every

25 seconds, repeating for about 5 minutes

or until you and the front seat passenger

buckle your safety belts.

You or the front seat passenger do not

buckle your safety belts before your vehicle

reaches at least 6 mph (9.7 km/h) and 1-2

minutes elapse after you switch the ignition

on...

The Belt-Minder feature activates, the

safety belt warning light illuminates and a

warning tone sounds for 6 seconds every

25 seconds, repeating for about 5 minutes

or until you and the front seat passenger

buckle your safety belts.

The safety belt for the driver or front
passenger is unbuckled for about 1 minute
while the vehicle is traveling at least 6 mph

(9.7 km/h) and more than 1-2 minutes

elapse after you switch the ignition on...

Deactivating and Activating the
Belt-Minder Feature

WARNING

While the system allows you to
deactivate it, this system is designed

to improve your chances of being
safely belted and surviving an accident.
We recommend you leave the system
activated for yourself and others who may
use the vehicle.

Note: The driver and front passenger
warnings switch on and off independently.
When you perform this procedure for one
seating position, do not buckle the other
position as this will terminate the process.

Note: If you are using MyKey™, you cannot
disable the Belt-Minder. Also, if you have
previously disabled the Belt-Minder, it will
be re-enabled during the use of MyKey™.
See MyKey™ (page 58).

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

Before following the procedure, make sure
that:

• The parking brake is set.

• The transmission is in park (P)

(automatic transmission) or neutral
(N) (manual transmission).

• The ignition is off.

• The driver and front passenger safety

belts are unbuckled.

1. Switch the ignition on. Do not start the
vehicle.

2. Wait until the safety belt warning light
turns off (about one minute). After
Step 2, wait an additional 5 seconds
before proceeding with Step 3. Once
you start Step 3, you must complete
the procedure within 60 seconds.

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3. For the seating position you are
switching off, 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 turns on.

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

• This will switch the feature off for that
seating position if it is currently on.

• This will switch the feature on for that
seating position if it is currently off.

CHILD RESTRAINT AND SAFETY BELT MAINTENANCE

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

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

Properly care for safety belts. See Vehicle
Care (page 231).

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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.

The Vehicle Personal Safety System
consists of:

• Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag
supplemental restraints.

• Front seat outboard safety belts with
pretensioners, energy management
retractors and safety belt usage
sensors.

• Driver seat position sensor.

• Front passenger sensing system.

• Passenger airbag off and on indicator

lamp.

• Front crash severity sensors.

• Restraints control module with impact

and safing sensors.

• Restraint system warning light and
backup tone.

• The electrical wiring for the airbags,
crash sensors, 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 the 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
deploy the safety belt pretensioners, one
or both stages of the dual-stage airbags
based on crash severity and occupant
conditions.

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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

WARNINGS

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

to the trim covering the airbag module.

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

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

Always transport children 12 years

old and under in the back seat and

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

Never place your arm over the airbag

module as a deploying airbag can

result in serious arm fractures or
other injuries.

Airbags can kill or injure a child in a

child seat. Never place a rear-facing

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

Do not attempt to service, repair, or

modify the airbag supplemental

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

Several airbag system components

get hot after inflation. To reduce the

risk of injury, do not touch them after
inflation.

If the airbag has deployed, the airbag

will not function again and must be

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

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

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

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

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

Routine maintenance of the airbags is not
required.

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DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS

WARNINGS

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

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

Airbags can kill or injure a child in a

child seat. Never place a rear-facing

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

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

The driver and passenger front airbag
system consists of:

• Driver and passenger airbag modules.

• Front passenger sensing system.

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

Indicator (page 48).

Proper Driver and Front Passenger
Seating Adjustment

WARNING

National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA)

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

To properly position yourself away from
the airbag:

• Move your seat to the rear as far as you

can while still reaching the pedals
comfortably.

• Recline the seat slightly (one or two

degrees) from the upright position.

After all occupants have adjusted their
seats and put on safety belts, it is 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 upon which
the child seat is installed all the way back.

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

FRONT PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM

WARNINGS

Even with Advanced Restraints
Systems, children 12 and under

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

Sitting improperly out of position or

with the seatback 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.

To reduce the risk of possible serious

injury: Do not stow objects in the

seatback map pocket (if equipped)
or hang objects off the seatback if a child
is in the front passenger seat. Do not place
objects underneath the front passenger

WARNINGS

seat or between the seat and the center
console (if equipped). Check the passenger
airbag off indicator lamp for proper airbag
status. Failure to follow these instructions
may interfere with the passenger seat
sensing system.

Any alteration or modification to the
front passenger seat may affect the

performance of the front passenger
sensing system which could seriously
increase the risk of injury or death.

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

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The front passenger sensing system uses
a passenger airbag status indicator that
illuminates indicating that the front
passenger frontal airbag is either ON
(enabled) or OFF (disabled).

The indicator lamp is located in the center
stack of the instrument panel.

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

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The front passenger sensing system is
designed to disable (will not inflate) the
front passenger 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. Even with this technology,
parents are strongly encouraged to
always properly restrain children in the rear
seat. The sensor also turns off the
passenger front airbag and seat-mounted
side airbag when the passenger seat is
empty.

• When the front passenger sensing
system disables (will not inflate) the
front passenger frontal airbag, the
passenger airbag status indicator
illuminates the OFF lamp and stays lit
to remind you that the front passenger
frontal airbag is disabled.

• If the child restraint has been installed
and the passenger airbag status
indicator illuminates the ON lamp, 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
passenger airbag status indicator
illuminates the ON lamp and remains
illuminated.

If a person of adult size is sitting in the front
passenger seat, but the airbag off indicator
lamp is lit, it is possible that the person is
not 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 allows the system to
detect that person and enable the
passenger’s frontal airbag.

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

Passenger airbagPassenger airbag status

indicator

Occupant

DisabledOFF: LitEmpty

ON: Unlit

DisabledOFF: LitChild

ON: Unlit

EnabledOFF: UnlitAdult

ON: Lit

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After all occupants have adjusted their
seats and put on safety belts, it is very
important that they continue to sit
properly. A properly seated occupant sits
upright, leaning against the seatback, 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.

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

• Objects lodged underneath the seat.

• Objects between the seat cushion and

the center console.

• Objects hanging off the seatback.

• Objects stowed in the seatback map

pocket.

• Objects placed on the occupant’s lap.

• Cargo interference with the seat.

• Other passengers pushing or pulling on

the seat.

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

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

Make sure the front passenger
sensing system is operating
properly, See Crash Sensors

and Airbag Indicator (page 48).

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

The driver 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 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 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.

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. See
Getting the Services You Need (page

195).

SIDE AIRBAGS

WARNINGS

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

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

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WARNINGS

Do not use accessory seat covers.
The use of accessory seat covers

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

Do not lean your head on the door.

The side airbag could injure you as it

deploys from the side of the
seatback.

Do not attempt to service, repair, or

modify the airbag, its fuses or the

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

If the side airbag has deployed, the

airbag will not function again. The

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

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

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The system consists of the following:

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

• Side airbags located inside the driver
and front passenger seatbacks.

• Front passenger sensing system.

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

Indicator (page 48).
Note: The passenger sensing system will

deactivate the passenger seat-mounted
side airbag if it detects an empty 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.

DRIVER KNEE AIRBAG

A driver's knee airbag is located under the
instrument panel. During a crash, the
restraints control module may activate the
driver's knee airbag based on crash severity
and occupant conditions. Under certain
crash and occupant conditions, the driver’s
knee airbag may deploy but the driver’s
front airbag may not activate. As with front
and side airbags, it is important to be
properly seated and restrained to reduce
the risk of death or serious injury.

Make sure the knee airbag is
operating properly. See Crash

Sensors and Airbag Indicator

(page 48).

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SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS

WARNINGS

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 crash.

Do not lean your head on the door.

The side curtain airbag could injure

you as it deploys from the headliner.

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.

All occupants of the vehicle including

the driver should always wear their

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

To reduce risk of injury, do not

obstruct or place objects in the

deployment path of the side curtain
airbag.

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 crash.

In certain sideways crashes, the side
curtain airbag on the side affected by the
crash will be inflated. The side curtain
airbags are mounted to the roof side-rail
sheet metal, behind the headliner, above
each row of seats. The side curtain airbags
are designed to inflate between the side
window area and occupants to further
enhance protection provided in side impact
crashes.

The system consists of the following:

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

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

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

Indicator (page 48).

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.

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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

Do not modify the front end of your
vehicle. Modifying or adding

equipment to the front end of your
vehicle, including frame, bumper, front end
body structure or tow hooks, may affect
the performance of the airbag system,
increasing the risk of injury.

Your vehicle has a collection of crash and
occupant sensors. These provide
information to the restraints control
module which will deploy the front safety
belt pretensioners, driver airbag, driver knee
airbag, passenger airbag, seat mounted
side airbags, and the side curtain airbags.
Based on the type of crash, 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 lamp in
the instrument cluster or by a backup tone
if the warning lamp is not working. Routine
maintenance of the airbag is not required.

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

The lamp will not illuminate
immediately when you switch
the ignition on.

• The lamp will either flash or remain on.

• A series of five beeps will be heard. The

tone pattern will repeat periodically
until the problem, the lamp or both are
repaired.

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

The safety belt pretensioners and the front
airbag supplemental restraint system are
designed to deploy when your 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 deploy for both
front seat occupants in a crash does not
mean that something is wrong with the
system. It means the restraints control
module determined that the crash
conditions were not appropriate to deploy
these safety devices.

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

• The design of the safety belt
pretensioners is to deploy in frontal and
near-frontal crashes, and may also
deploy when a side curtain airbag
deploys.

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• The knee airbag may deploy based on
crash severity and occupant conditions.

• The design of the side airbags and side
curtain airbags is to deploy in certain
side impact crashes. These devices
may deploy in other types of crashes if
your vehicle experiences sufficient
sideways motion or deformation.

AIRBAG DISPOSAL

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

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GENERAL INFORMATION ON RADIO FREQUENCIES

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

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

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

• weather conditions

• nearby radio towers

• structures around the vehicle

• other vehicles parked next to your

vehicle

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

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

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

Note: The remote control contains sensitive
electrical components. Exposure to moisture
or impact may cause permanent damage.

REMOTE CONTROL - VEHICLES
WITH: INTEGRATED KEY
TRANSMITTER

Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (If

Equipped)

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Use the key blade to start your vehicle and
unlock or lock the driver door from outside
your vehicle. The buttons on the key
operate the remote control.

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

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Programming a New Remote
Control

To program an additional remote control
See Security (page 71).

Reprogramming the Unlocking
Function

Note: When you press the unlock button,

either all the doors are unlocked or only the
driver door is unlocked. Pressing the unlock
button again unlocks all the doors.

Press and hold the unlock and lock buttons
on the remote control simultaneously for
at least four seconds with the ignition off.
The direction indicators flash twice to
confirm the change.

To return to the original unlocking function,
repeat the process.

Changing the Remote Control
Battery

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

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old batteries in an

environmentally friendly way.
Seek advice from your local authority
about recycling old batteries.

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

2. Remove the old battery.

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

4. Reinstall the battery housing cover
onto the transmitter.

Note: Do not wipe off any grease on the
battery terminals or on the back surface of
the circuit board.

Note: Replacing the battery does not erase
the programmed key from your vehicle.

Locating Your Vehicle

Press the lock button on the key twice
within three seconds. The horn sounds and
the direction indicators flash. We
recommend you use this method to locate
your vehicle, rather than using the panic
alarm.

The horn sounds twice and the direction
indicators do not flash if:

• Locking was not successful.

• Any door or the liftgate is open.

• The hood is open on vehicles with an

anti-theft alarm or remote start.

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Sounding the Panic Alarm (If Equipped)

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Press the button to sound the
panic alarm. Press the button
again or switch the ignition on to

silence it.

Note: The panic alarm only operates when
the ignition is off.

REMOTE CONTROL - VEHICLES
WITH: KEYLESS ENTRY (If

Equipped)

Intelligent Access Key

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Key Blade

The intelligent access key also contains a
removable key blade that you can use to
unlock your vehicle.

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1

1

To release the key blade:

1. Press and hold the buttons on the
edges of the transmitter to release the
cover. Carefully remove the cover.

2. Remove the key blade.

Programming a New Remote
Control

To program an additional remote control
See Security (page 71).

Changing the Remote Control
Battery

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

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old batteries in an

environmentally friendly way.
Seek advice from your local authority
about recycling old batteries.

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2

1

1

1. Press and hold the buttons on the

edges of the transmitter to release the
cover. Carefully remove the cover.

2. Remove the key blade.

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3. Use a suitable tool, for example a

screwdriver, to carefully seperate the
two halves of the remote control.

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4

4. Twist the screwdriver in the position
shown to separate the two halves of
the remote control.

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5

Note: Do not touch the battery contacts or
the printed circuit board with the
screwdriver.

5. Carefully remove the battery with the
screwdriver.

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

7. Assemble the two halves of the remote
control.

8. Reinstall the key blade.

Note: Do not wipe off any grease on the
battery terminals or on the back surface of
the circuit board.

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

Locating Your Vehicle

Press the lock button on the key twice
within three seconds. The horn may sound
and the direction indicators flash.

The horn may sound twice and the
direction indicators do not flash if:

• Locking was not successful.

• Any door or the liftgate is open.

• The hood is open on vehicles with an

anti-theft alarm or remote start.

REMOTE CONTROL - VEHICLES
WITH: KEYLESS ENTRY WITH
REMOTE START (If Equipped)

Intelligent Access Key (If Equipped)

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The intelligent access key operates the
power locks and the remote start system.
The key must be in your vehicle to switch
on the push-button start system.

Key Blade

The intelligent access key also contains a
removable key blade that you can use to
unlock your vehicle.

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Slide the release on the back of the
transmitter, then pull the blade out.

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

Programming a New Remote
Control

To program an additional remote control
See Security (page 71).

Changing the Remote Control
Battery

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

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Make sure that you dispose of
old batteries in an

environmentally friendly way.
Seek advice from your local authority
about recycling old batteries.

1. Remove the key blade from the

transmitter.

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2. Twist a thin coin under the tab hidden

behind the key blade head to remove
the battery cover.

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3. Remove the old battery.

4. Insert a new battery with the + facing

downward. Press the battery down to
make sure it is fully in the housing.

5. Reinstall the battery housing cover

onto the transmitter and install the key
blade.

Note: Do not wipe off any grease on the
battery terminals or on the back surface of
the circuit board.

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

Locating Your Vehicle

Press the lock button on the key twice
within three seconds. The horn sounds and
the direction indicators flash. We
recommend you use this method to locate
your vehicle, rather than using the panic
alarm.

The horn sounds twice and the direction
indicators do not flash if:

• Locking was not successful.

• Any door or the liftgate is open.

• The hood is open on vehicles with an

anti-theft alarm or remote start.

Sounding the Panic Alarm (If Equipped)

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Press the button to activate the
alarm. Press the button again or
switch the ignition on to

deactivate it.

Note: The panic alarm only operates when
the ignition is off.

Remote Start

WARNING

To prevent drawing exhaust fumes
into your vehicle, do not use remote
start if your vehicle is parked indoors

or areas that are not well ventilated.

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The remote start button is on the
transmitter.

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

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Vehicles with automatic climate control
can be configured to operate when your
vehicle is remote started. See Automatic
Climate Control (page 110).

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

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

The remote start system does not work if
any of the following occur:

• The ignition is on.

• The alarm system activates.

• You turn off the feature.

• The hood is open.

• The transmission is not in park (P).

• Your vehicle battery has no charge.

• The powertrain fault indicator was on

the last time you drove your vehicle.

Remote Starting your Vehicle

Note: You must press each button within

three seconds of each other. If you do not
follow this sequence, your vehicle does not
start remotely, the direction indicators do
not flash twice and the horn does not sound.

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The label on your transmitter details the
starting procedure.

To remote start your vehicle:

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

2. Press the remote start button twice.
The direction indicators flash twice.

The horn sounds if the system fails to start,
unless quiet start is on. Quiet start runs the
blower fan at a slower speed to reduce
noise. You can switch it on or off using the
information display. See (page 97).

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

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

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

Extending the Engine Running Time

To extend the engine running time duration
of your vehicle during remote start, repeat
steps 1 and 2 while the engine is running.
For example, if your vehicle had been
running from the first remote start for 5
minutes, your vehicle continues to run now
for a total of 20 minutes. If the duration is
set to 10 minutes, the duration extends by
another 10 minutes. You can extend the
engine running time duration to a
maximum of 30 minutes.

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

Turning Your Vehicle Off After Remote
Starting

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Press the button once. The
parking lamps turn off.

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

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You can turn the remote start system on
or off using the information display. See
(page 97).

REPLACING A LOST KEY OR REMOTE CONTROL

You can purchase replacement keys or
remote controls from an authorized dealer.
Authorized dealers can program remote
controls for your vehicle. See Passive
Anti-Theft System (page 71).

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

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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

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

Any keys that remain unprogrammed are
referred to as administrator keys or admin
keys. They can be used to:

• Create a MyKey.

• Program configurable MyKey settings.

• Clear all MyKey features.

When you have created a MyKey, you can
access the following information by using
the information display to determine:

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

• The total distance your vehicle traveled
with a MyKey.

Note: Switch the ignition on to use the
system.

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

Note: For vehicles equipped with a
push-button start, when both a MyKey and
an admin key are present, the admin key will
be recognized by the vehicle when you start
the vehicle.

Non-configurable Settings

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

• Safety belt reminder. You cannot
disable this feature. The audio system
will mute when the front seat
passengers’ safety belts are not
fastened.

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

• Driver assist features, if equipped on
your vehicle, are forced on: parking aid,
forward collision warning and Blind
Spot Information System (BLIS) with
cross traffic alert.

• Satellite radio adult content
restrictions, if equipped on your vehicle.

Configurable Settings

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

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

WARNING

Do not set MyKey maximum speed
limit to a limit that will prevent the

driver from maintaining a safe speed
considering posted speed limits and
prevailing road conditions. The driver is
always responsible to drive in accordance
with local laws and prevailing conditions.
Failure to do so could result in accident or
injury.

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• Various vehicle speed minders can be
set. Once you select a speed, it will be
shown in the display, followed by an
audible tone when the preselected
vehicle speed is exceeded.

• Audio system maximum volume of
45%. A message will be shown in the
display when you attempt to exceed
the limited volume. Also, the
speed-sensitive or compensated
automatic volume control will be
disabled.

• Always on setting. When this is
selected, you will not be able to turn
off AdvanceTrac or traction control,
E911 or Emergency Assist, or the Do Not
Disturb feature (if your vehicle is
equipped with these features).

CREATING A MYKEY

Use the information display to create a
MyKey:

1. Insert the key you want to program into
the ignition. If your vehicle is equipped
with a push-button start, place the
intelligent access transmitter into the
backup position. The location of your
backup position is in another chapter.

2. Switch the vehicle on.

3. Access the main menu through the
information display controls. Use the
arrow keys to get to the following menu
selections:

Action and DescriptionMessage

Press the OK button or the right arrow key.Settings

Press the OK button or the right arrow key.MyKey

Press the OK button or the right arrow key.Create MyKey

When prompted, hold the OK button until
you see a message informing you to label
this key as a MyKey. The key will be
restricted at the next start.

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

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

Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings.

Programming/Changing
Configurable Settings

Use the information display to access your
configurable MyKey settings by doing the
following:

1. Switch the vehicle on using an admin
key.

2. Use the arrow keys to get to the
following menu selections:

Action and DescriptionMessage

Press the OK button or the right arrow key.Settings

Press the OK button or the right arrow key.MyKey

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

Note: When you make any changes to your
MyKey settings, you change the settings for
every MyKey. You cannot make individual
changes to apply to certain MyKeys.

CLEARING ALL MYKEYS

You can clear or change your MyKey
settings using the information display
control on the steering wheel. See
Information Displays (page 97).

Switch the ignition on using an admin key
or fob.

To clear all MyKeys of all MyKey settings, press the left arrow button to access
the main menu and scroll to:

Action and DescriptionMessage

Press the OK button.Settings

Press the OK button.MyKey

Press and hold the OK button until the following message
displays.

Clear MyKey

All MyKeys

Cleared

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

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CHECKING MYKEY SYSTEM STATUS

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

Information Displays (page 97).

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

DescriptionMessage

Press the OK button.Information

Press the OK button.MyKey

Press the OK button.MyKey Info

Select one of the following:

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

MyKey Dist.

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

{0} MyKeys

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

{0} Admin Keys

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USING MYKEY WITH REMOTE START SYSTEMS

MyKey is not compatible with non

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

MYKEY TROUBLESHOOTING

All Vehicles

Potential CausesCondition

The key used to start the vehicle is not an admin key.I cannot create a MyKey.
The key used to start the vehicle is the only key. There
always has to be at least one admin key.
The passive anti-theft system is not programmed to your
vehicle. See Passive Anti-Theft System (page 71).

The key used to start your vehicle is not an admin key.I cannot program the

configurable settings. There are no MyKeys programmed to your vehicle. See

Creating a MyKey (page 59).

The key used to start your vehicle is not an admin key.I cannot clear the MyKeys.
There are no MyKeys programmed to your vehicle. See
Creating a MyKey (page 59).

Purchase a new key from an authorized dealer.I lost the only admin key.

Program a spare key. See Passive Anti-Theft System
(page 71).

I lost a key.

The MyKey is not being used by the intended user.The MyKey distance does

not accumulate. The MyKeys have been cleared and the MyKey system has

been reset.

Vehicles With Push-Button Start

Potential CausesCondition

The transmitter is not in the backup position. See Keyless
Starting (page 124).

I cannot create a MyKey.

An admin key is present when you switch the ignition on.There are no MyKey driving

modes. There are no MyKeys programmed to your vehicle. See

Creating a MyKey (page 59).

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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING

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

Power Door Locks

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

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B

Unlock.A
Lock.B

Door Lock Indicator

An LED on the power door lock control
illuminates when you lock the door.

They will remain illuminated for up to five
minutes after you switch the ignition off.

Door Lock Switch Inhibitor

When you electronically lock your vehicle,
the power door lock switch will no longer
operate after approximately 11 seconds.

You must unlock your vehicle with the
remote control or keyless keypad, or switch
the ignition on, to restore function to these
switches.

Opening a Rear Door From the Inside

Pull the interior door handle to open a rear
door.

Note: You may have to pull the interior door
handle twice if your vehicle has been locked
from the inside.

Remote Control

You can use the remote control at any
time.

The liftgate or luggage compartment
release button will only work when the
vehicle speed is less than 4 mph (7 km/h).

Unlocking the Doors (Two-Stage
Unlock)

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Press the button to unlock the
driver door. Press the button

again within three seconds to
unlock all doors. The direction indicators
will flash.

Press and hold both the lock and unlock
buttons on the remote control for three
seconds to change between driver door or
all doors unlock mode. The direction
indicators will flash twice to indicate a
change to the unlocking mode. Driver door
unlock mode will only unlock the driver
door when you press the unlock button
once. All door unlock mode will unlock all
doors when you press the unlock button
once. The unlocking mode applies to the
remote control, keyless entry keypad and
intelligent access.

Locking the Doors

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Press the button to lock all

doors. The direction indicators

will flash. Press the button again
within three seconds to confirm that all
the doors are closed. The doors will lock
again, the horn will sound and the direction
indicators will flash if all the doors and the
liftgate or luggage compartment are
closed.

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Mislock

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

Opening the Liftgate or Luggage
Compartment

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Press twice within three seconds
to unlatch the liftgate or luggage
compartment.

Make sure to close and latch the liftgate
or luggage compartment before driving
your vehicle. An unlatched liftgate or
luggage compartment may cause objects
to fall out or block your view.

Closing the Liftgate or Luggage
Compartment

The liftgate or luggage compartment will
not fully close if an intelligent access key
is located inside the luggage compartment
with the doors locked.

Note: If a second intelligent access key is
located within the liftgate or luggage
compartment detection range, the liftgate
or luggage compartment can be fully closed.

Activating Intelligent Access (If

Equipped)

The system will not function if:

• Your vehicle battery has no charge.

• The intelligent access key battery has

no charge.

• The intelligent access key frequencies
are jammed.

Note: If the system does not function, use
the key blade to lock and unlock your
vehicle. See Keys and Remote Controls
(page 50).

The system allows you to unlock, operate
and lock your vehicle without using a key
or remote control.

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You must have the intelligent access key
within 4.9 ft (1.5 m) of your vehicle.

Note: The system may not function if the
intelligent access key is close to metal
objects or electronic devices, for example
keys or a cell phone.

At a Door

Pull an exterior door handle to unlock and
open the door. Do not touch the lock
sensor on the front of the handle.

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handles.

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Touch the locking area on the front of the
door handle to lock your vehicle. There will
be a brief delay before you can unlock your
vehicle again.

Note: Keep the door handle clean to make
sure the system operates correctly.

Note: Your vehicle does not automatically
lock. If you do not touch a locking sensor
your vehicle will remain unlocked.

At the Liftgate or Luggage
Compartment

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Press the release button above the license
plate to unlatch the liftgate or luggage
compartment.

Smart Unlocks for Integrated
Keyhead Transmitter

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

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

You can still lock your vehicle with the key
in the ignition. To do this, use the keyless
entry keypad with the driver door closed,
or press the lock button on the transmitter
even if the doors are not closed.

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

Smart Unlocks for Intelligent
Access Keys (If Equipped)

This helps to prevent you from locking your
key inside the passenger compartment or
rear cargo area.

When you electronically lock your vehicle
with any door open, transmission in park
(P) and the ignition off, the system will
search for an intelligent access key in the
passenger compartment after you close
the last door. If the system finds a key, all
of the doors will immediately unlock and
the horn sounds twice, indicating that a
key is inside.

You can override the smart unlock feature
and intentionally lock the intelligent access
key inside your vehicle. To do this, lock your
vehicle after you have closed all the doors
by:

• Using the keyless entry keypad.

• Pressing the lock button on another

intelligent access key.

• Touching the locking area on the front
of the door handle with another
intelligent access key in your hand.

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

• The ignition is on.

• The ignition is off and the transmission

is not in park (P).

Disabled Intelligent Access Keys

Intelligent access keys left inside your
vehicle when locked are disabled.

You cannot use a disabled intelligent
access key to switch the ignition on.

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You will reactivate disabled intelligent
access keys when you switch the ignition
on using a valid key.

Autolock Feature

The autolock feature will lock all the doors
when:

• All doors are closed.

• The ignition is on.

• You shift into any gear putting your

vehicle in motion.

• Your vehicle reaches a speed greater
than 4 mph (7 km/h).

Autounlock Feature

The autounlock feature will unlock all the
doors when:

• The ignition is on, all the doors are
closed and your vehicle has been in
motion at a speed greater than 4 mph
(7 km/h).

• Your vehicle comes to a stop and you
switch the ignition off or to accessory.

• You open the driver door within 10
minutes of switching the ignition off or
to accessory.

Note: If you electronically lock your vehicle
after you switch the ignition off with the
driver door closed, the doors will not
autounlock.

Enabling or Disabling Autolock and
Autounlock

You can enable or disable the autolock and
autounlock features independently of each
other.

To enable or disable autolock, do the
following:

1. Switch the ignition on.

2. Press the power door unlock control
three times.

3. Switch the ignition off.

4. Press the power door unlock control
three times.

5. Switch the ignition on. The horn sounds
indicating your vehicle is in
programming mode.

6. Press the power door unlock control
and within five seconds, press the
power door lock control. The horn
sounds once if disabled or twice if
enabled.

7. Switch the ignition off. The horn sounds
indicating programming is complete.

To enable or disable autounlock, do the
following:

1. Switch the ignition on.

2. Press the power door unlock control
three times.

3. Switch the ignition off.

4. Press the power door unlock control
three times.

5. Switch the ignition on. The horn sounds
indicating your vehicle is in
programming mode.

6. Press the power door lock control and
within five seconds, press the power
door unlock control. The horn sounds
once if disabled or twice if enabled.

7. Switch the ignition off. The horn sounds
indicating programming is complete.

Illuminated Entry

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

The lamps turn off if:

• The ignition is on.

• You press the remote control lock

button.

• 25 seconds have elapsed.

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The lamps will not turn off if:

• You switch them on with the lighting
control.

• Any door is open.

Illuminated Exit

For vehicles with an integrated keyhead
transmitter, the interior lamps and select
exterior lamps illuminate when you close
all the doors, you switch the ignition off
and you remove the key from the ignition.

The lamps will turn off if all the doors
remain closed and:

• 25 seconds have elapsed.

• You insert the key in the ignition

(integrated keyhead transmitter only).

• You press the START/STOP button
(intelligent access key only).

Battery Saver

If you leave the courtesy lamps, dome
lamps or headlamps on, the battery saver
will turn them off 10 minutes after you
switch the ignition off.

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

If you leave the ignition switched on and
the engine is not running, the battery saver
will turn the ignition off when it detects a
certain amount of battery drain, or after
45 minutes have elapsed.

Opening the Liftgate or Luggage
Compartment

With the Remote Control

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Press twice within three seconds
to unlatch the liftgate or luggage
compartment.

From Outside Your Vehicle

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Press the release button above the license
plate to unlatch the liftgate or luggage
compartment. Your vehicle must be
unlocked or have an intelligent access
transmitter within 4.9 ft (1.5 m) of the
liftgate or luggage compartment.

MANUAL LIFTGATE

WARNINGS

It is extremely dangerous to ride in a
cargo area, inside or outside of a

vehicle. In a crash, people riding in
these areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride
in any area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and safety belts. Make
sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat
and properly using a safety belt. Failure to
follow this warning could result in serious
personal injury or death.

Make sure to close and latch the

liftgate to prevent drawing exhaust

fumes into your vehicle. This will also
prevent passengers and cargo from falling
out. If you must drive with the liftgate open,
keep the vents or windows open so outside
air comes into your vehicle. Failure to
follow this warning could result in serious
personal injury.

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Note: Be careful when opening or closing
the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed
area to avoid damaging the liftgate.

Note: Do not hang anything, for example a
bike rack, from the glass or liftgate. This
could damage the liftgate and its
components.

Note: Do not leave the liftgate open while
driving. This could damage the liftgate and
its components.

Opening the Liftgate

Manually

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Press the release button above the license
plate to unlatch the liftgate.

With the Remote Control

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Press the button twice within
three seconds.

Closing the Liftgate

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A handle is located inside the liftgate to
help with closing.

KEYLESS ENTRY (If Equipped)

SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD

The keypad is located near the driver
window. It is invisible until touched and
then it lights up so you can see and touch
the appropriate buttons.

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

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You can use the keypad to do the
following:

• Lock or unlock the doors.

• Program and erase user codes.

• Arm and disarm the anti-theft alarm.

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

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Programming a Personal Entry Code

1. Enter the factory-set five-digit code.

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

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

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

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

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

• Press 3·4 to save personal code 2.

• Press 5·6 to save personal code 3.

• Press 7·8 to save personal code 4.

• Press 9·0 to save personal code 5.

Hints:

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

• Do not use five numbers in sequential
order.

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

Erasing a Personal Code

1. Enter the factory-set five-digit code.

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

3. Press and hold 1·2 for two seconds.
You must do this within five seconds
of completing step 2.

All personal codes erase and only the
factory-set five-digit code works.

Anti-Scan Feature

The keypad goes into an anti-scan mode
if you enter the wrong code seven times.
This mode turns off the keypad for one
minute and the keypad lamp flashes.

The anti-scan feature turns off after any
of the following occur:

• One minute of keypad inactivity.

• You press the unlock button on the

remote control.

• You switch your vehicle on.

• You unlock the vehicle using intelligent

access.

Locking and Unlocking the Doors

Locking All Doors

Press and hold 7·8 and 9·0 on the keypad
simultaneously with the driver door closed.
You do not need to enter a code first.

Unlocking All Doors

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

Unlocking Only the Driver Door

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

Note: All doors unlock if the two-stage
unlocking feature is turned off. See Locking
and Unlocking (page 63).

INTERIOR LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT RELEASE - 4­DOOR

WARNINGS

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.

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WARNINGS

Do not leave children 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.

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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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PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM

Note: The system is not compatible with

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

Note: Metallic objects, electronic devices
or a second coded key on the same key
chain may result in vehicle starting
problems, especially if they are too close to
the key when starting your vehicle. Prevent
these objects from touching the coded key
when starting your vehicle. If your vehicle
fails to start, switch the ignition off, move
all objects on the key chain away from the
key and start your vehicle.

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

SecuriLock

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

If your vehicle fails to start, the system may
have a fault. Contact an authorized dealer.
A message may appear in the information
display.

Automatic Arming

The system arms when you switch the
ignition off.

Automatic Disarming

The system disarms when you switch the
ignition on with a coded key.

Replacement Keys

Note: Your vehicle comes with two keys.

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

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

Store a spare intelligent access key away
from your vehicle in a safe place. Contact
an authorized dealer to purchase
additional spare or replacement keys.

Programming a Spare Integrated
Keyhead Transmitter

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

Only use integrated keyhead transmitters
or standard SecuriLock keys.

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

Make sure that the ignition is switched off
before beginning this procedure. Carry out
all steps within 30 seconds of starting the
sequence. Stop and wait for at least one
minute before starting again if you carry
out any steps out of sequence.

Note: You can program a maximum of eight
coded keys to your vehicle. All eight can be
integrated keyhead transmitters.

Read and understand the entire procedure
before you begin.

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1. Insert the first previously programmed

coded key into the ignition.

2. Switch the ignition from off to on. Keep

the ignition on for at least 3 seconds,
but no more than 10 seconds.

3. Switch the ignition off and remove the

first coded key from the ignition.

4. After at least 3 seconds but within 10

seconds of switching the ignition off,
insert the second previously coded key
into the ignition.

5. Switch the ignition from off to on. Keep

the ignition on for at least 3 seconds,
but no more than 10 seconds.

6. Switch the ignition off and remove the

second previously programmed coded
key from the ignition.

7. After at least 3 seconds but within 10

seconds of switching the ignition off
and removing the previously
programmed coded key, insert the new
unprogrammed key into the ignition.

8. Switch the ignition from off to on. Keep

the ignition on for at least six seconds.

9. Remove the newly programmed coded

key from the ignition.

If you have successfully programmed the
coded key, it will start your vehicle and
operate the remote entry system.

If programming was unsuccessful, wait 10
seconds and repeat Steps 1 through 8. If
programming remains unsuccessful, have
your vehicle checked by an authorized
dealer.

Wait 20 seconds and repeat Steps 1
through 9 to program an additional key.

Programming a Spare Intelligent
Access Key

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

Make sure that the ignition is switched off
before beginning this procedure. Make sure
that you close all the doors before
beginning and that they remain closed
throughout the procedure. Carry out all
steps within 30 seconds of starting the
sequence. Stop and wait for at least one
minute before starting again if you carry
out any steps out of sequence.

Note: You can program a maximum of eight
intelligent access keys to your vehicle.

Read and understand the entire procedure
before you begin.

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1

1. Open the floor console storage
compartment lid.

2. Remove the tray.

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3

3. Place the first programmed intelligent
access key flat on the symbol at the
bottom of the floor console storage
compartment.

4. Press the push button ignition switch.

5. Wait five seconds and then press the
push button ignition switch again.

6. Remove the intelligent access key.

7. Within 10 seconds, place a second
programmed intelligent access key flat
on the symbol.

8. Press the push button ignition switch.

9. Wait five seconds and then press the
push button ignition switch again.

10. Remove the intelligent access key.

11. Within 10 seconds, place the

unprogrammed intelligent access key
flat on the symbol.

12. Press the push button ignition switch.

Programming is now complete. Check that
the remote control functions operate and
your vehicle starts with the new intelligent
access key.

If programming was unsuccessful, wait 10
seconds and repeat Steps 1 through 12. If
programming remains unsuccessful, have
your vehicle checked by an authorized
dealer.

ANTI-THEFT ALARM

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, remote control or
keyless entry keypad.

The direction indicators 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 your vehicle. Electronically lock
your vehicle to arm the alarm.

Disarming the Alarm

Disarm the alarm by any of the following
actions:

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

• Switch your vehicle on or start your
vehicle.

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

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

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ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL

WARNING

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

Note: Make sure that you are sitting in the
correct position. See Sitting in the Correct
Position (page 116).

1

2

2

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1. Unlock the steering column.

2. Adjust the steering wheel to the desired
position.

3

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3. Lock the steering column.

AUDIO CONTROL

Select the required source on the audio
unit.

You can operate the following functions
with the control:

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

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Seek, Next or Previous

Press the seek button to:

• Tune the radio to the next or previous
stored preset.

• Play the next or the previous track.

Press and hold the seek button to:

• Tune the radio to the next station up
or down the frequency band.

• Seek through a track.

VOICE CONTROL

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Press the button to select or deselect voice
control. See Using Voice Recognition
(page 293).

CRUISE CONTROL

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See Principle of Operation (page 163).

INFORMATION DISPLAY CONTROL

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See (page 97).

HEATED STEERING WHEEL (If

Equipped)

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Press the button to switch the system on.
The LED on the switch illuminates when
the system is on.

Note: The system only operates when the
engine is running.

Press the button to switch the system off.
The system automatically controls the

temperature to avoid overheating.

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Under high interior temperature conditions,
there may be no perceived warming. This
is normal and is not a sign of a system
fault.

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WINDSHIELD WIPERS

Note: Fully defrost the windshield before

you switch the windshield wipers on.
Note: Make sure you switch the windshield

wipers and vehicle power off before using
an automatic car wash.

Note: If streaks or smears appear on the
windshield, clean the windshield and the
wiper blades. See Checking the Wiper
Blades (page 220). If that does not resolve
the issue, install new wiper blades. See
Changing the Wiper Blades (page 220).

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

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

Note: Move to position O marked on the
wiper lever to switch off.

Intermittent Wipe

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Short-wipe interval.A
Intermittent wipe.B
Long-wipe interval.C

Push the wiper lever up to switch the
wipers on, and then use the rotary control
to adjust the intermittent wipe interval.

Speed Dependent Wipers (If Equipped)

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

WINDSHIELD WASHERS

Note: Do not operate the washers when

the washer reservoir is empty. This may
cause the washer pump to overheat.

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To operate the washers and spray the
windshield, pull the lever toward you.
When you release the lever, the wipers will
operate for a short time.

REAR WINDOW WIPER AND WASHERS

Rear Window Wiper

Note: Make sure you switch the rear

window wiper and ignition off before using
an automatic car wash.

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Intermittent wipe.A
Low speed wipe.B
Off.C

Press the top of the button to switch
intermittent wipe on. Press the top of the
button again to switch low speed wipe on.
Press the bottom of the button to switch
the rear window wiper off.

When you switch on the front wipers and
move the gearshift lever to reverse (R),
rear intermittent wipe automatically turns
on.

Rear Window Washer

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Push the lever away from you to operate
the rear window washer. When you release
the lever, wiping continues for a short
period of time.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Condensation in Lamp Assemblies

Exterior lamps have vents to
accommodate normal changes in air
pressure.

Condensation can be a natural by-product
of this design. When moist air enters the
lamp assembly through the vents, there is
a possibility that condensation can occur
when the temperature is cold. When
normal condensation occurs, a fine mist
can form on the interior of the lens. The
fine mist eventually clears and exits
through the vents during normal operation.

Clearing time may take as long as 48 hours
under dry weather conditions.

Examples of acceptable condensation are:

• The presence of a fine mist (no streaks,
drip marks or large droplets).

• A fine mist covers less than 50% of the
lens.

Examples of unacceptable condensation
are:

• A water puddle inside the lamp.

• Streaks, drip marks or large droplets

present on the interior of the lens.

If you see any unacceptable condensation,
have your vehicle checked by an authorized
dealer.

LIGHTING CONTROL

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OffA
Parking lamps, instrument panel

lamps, license plate lamps and
tail lamps

B

HeadlampsC

High Beams

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Push the lever forward to switch the high
beams on.

Push the lever forward again or pull the
lever toward you to switch the high beams
off.

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Headlamp Flasher

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Pull the lever toward you slightly and
release it to flash the headlamps.

AUTOLAMPS (If Equipped)

WARNING

The autolamps switch position may
not activate the headlamps in all low

visibility conditions, such as daytime
fog. Always ensure that your headlamps
are switched to auto or on, as appropriate,
during all low visibility conditions. Failure
to do so may result in a collision.

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When the lighting control is in the
autolamps position, the headlamps
automatically turn on in low light situations
or when the wipers activate.

If equipped, the following also activate
when the lighting control is in the
autolamps position and you switch them
on in the information display:

• Configurable daytime running lamps.

• Automatic high beam control.

• Adaptive headlamp control.

The headlamps remain on for a period of
time after you switch the ignition off. Use
the information display controls to adjust
the period of time that the headlamps
remain on. See Information Displays
(page 97).

Note: With the headlamps in the
autolamps position, you cannot switch the
high beam headlamps on until the
autolamps system turns the low beam
headlamps on.

Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps

The windshield wiper activated headlamps
turn on within 10 seconds when you switch
the windshield wipers on and the lighting
control is in the autolamps position. They
turn off approximately 60 seconds after
you switch the windshield wipers off.

The headlamps will not turn on by wiper
activation:

• During a mist wipe.

• When the wipers are on to clear washer

fluid during a wash condition.

• If the wipers are in intermittent mode.

Note: If you switch autolamps and
autowipers on, the headlamps will
automatically turn on when the windshield
wipers continuously operate.

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INSTRUMENT LIGHTING DIMMER

Note: You disable the manual dimmer

when you adjust the setting to Auto
Dimming in the information display. See
Information Displays (page 97).

Note: If you disconnect the battery or it
becomes discharged, the illuminated
components will switch to the maximum
setting.

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Press repeatedly or press and hold until
you reach the desired level.

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

WARNING

The daytime running lamps system
does not activate the rear lamps and

may not provide adequate lighting
during low visibility driving conditions. Also,
the autolamps switch position may not
activate the headlamps in all low visibility
conditions, such as daytime fog. Make sure
the headlamps are switched to auto or on,
as appropriate, during all low visibility
conditions. Failure to do so may result in a
crash.

Type 1 - Conventional (Non­Configurable)

The daytime running lamps turn on when:

1. The ignition is switched to the on

position.

2. The transmission is not in park (P) for

vehicles with automatic transmissions
or the parking brake is released for
vehicles with manual transmissions.

3. The lighting control is in the off, parking

lamp or autolamps positions.

4. The headlamps are off.

Type 2 - Configurable

Switch the daytime running lamps on or
off using the information display controls.
See Information Displays (page 97).

The daytime running lamps turn on when:

1. They are switched on in the information

display. See Information Displays
(page 97).

2. The ignition is switched to the on

position.

3. The transmission is not in park (P) for

vehicles with automatic transmissions
or the parking brake is released for
vehicles with manual transmissions.

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4. The lighting control is in the autolamps
position.

5. The headlamps are off.

The other lighting control switch positions
do not activate the daytime running lamps,
and you can use them to temporarily
override autolamp control.

When switched off in the information
display, the daytime running lamps are off
in all lighting control switch positions.

AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROL (If Equipped)

The system automatically turns on the high
beams if it is dark enough and no other
traffic is present. When it detects the
headlights of an approaching vehicle, the
rear lamps of the preceding vehicle or
street lighting, the system turns off the high
beams before they distract other drivers.
The low beams remain on.

Note: If it appears that automatic high
beam is not functioning properly, check the
windshield in front of the camera for a
blockage. A clear view of the road is required
for proper system operation. Make sure that
authorized personnel repair any windshield
damage in the area of the camera's field of
view.

Note: If the system detects a blockage such
as bird droppings, bug splatter, snow or ice,
and you do not observe changes, the system
may go into low beam mode until you clear
the blockage. A message may also appear
in the information display noting the front
camera is blocked.

Note: Typical road dust, dirt and water
spots do not affect the performance of the
automatic high beam control. However, in
cold or inclement weather conditions, you
may notice a decrease in the availability of
the automatic high beam control, especially
at start up. If you want to change the beam
state independently of the system, you may
switch the high beams on or off using the
lighting control switch. Automatic high
beam control resumes when conditions are
correct.

Note: Modification of your vehicle ride
height such as using much larger tires, may
degrade feature performance.

A camera sensor, centrally mounted
behind the windshield of your vehicle,
continuously monitors conditions to decide
when to switch the high beams off and on.

Once the system is active, the high beams
switch on if:

• The ambient light level is low enough.

• There is no traffic in front of the vehicle.

• The vehicle speed is greater than

31 mph (50 km/h).

The high beams switch off if:

• The system detects the headlamps of
an approaching vehicle or the rear
lamps of a preceding vehicle.

• Vehicle speed falls below 26 mph
(42 km/h).

• The ambient light level is high enough
that high beams are not required.

• The system detects severe rain, snow
or fog.

• The camera is blocked.

Activating the System

Switch on the system in the information
display and switch the lighting control to
the autolamps position. See Information
Displays (page 97). See Autolamps
(page 80).

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The indicator lamp illuminates to confirm
when the system is ready to assist.

Manually Overriding the System

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When automatic high beam control has
activated the high beams, pushing or
pulling the stalk provides a temporary
override to low beam.

Use the information display menu to
permanently deactivate the system, or
switch the lighting control from autolamps
to headlamps.

FRONT FOG LAMPS (If Equipped)

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Press the control to switch the fog lamps
on or off.

You can switch the fog lamps on when the
lighting control is in any position except
Off and the high beams are not on.

DIRECTION INDICATORS

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

Note: Tap the lever up or down to make the
direction indicators flash three times to
indicate a lane change.

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INTERIOR LAMPS

The lamps turn on when:

• You open any door.

• You press a remote control button.

• You press the buttons on the map

lamps.

Front Interior Lamps (If Equipped)

Note: Press the door function switch to

switch off interior lights when you open any
door. The indicator lamp illuminates amber
when the door function is off. When the door
function is off and you open a door, the
courtesy and door lamps stay off. Press the
switch again to switch the door function
back on. The indicator lamp illuminates
white when the door function is on. When
the door function is on and you open a door,
the courtesy and door lamps switch on.

Center Mounted Lamp

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C

D

A

B

Left-hand side map lamp.A
Right-hand side map lamp.B
Door function switch.C
All lamps on switch.D

Side Mounted Lamp

BC

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A

Map lamp.A
Door function switch.B
All lamps on switch.C

AMBIENT LIGHTING (If Equipped)

The ambient lighting system illuminates
the interior with a choice of several colors.
The ambient lighting control is located in
the overhead console.

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A B C

Color paletteA
Control knobB
Search modeC

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Rotate B past the first detent to switch on
and adjust to the desired brightness.

Press A to cycle through the color choices.
Press C to switch on all interior lamps and

the ambient lighting. Press C again to
switch off the interior lamps and return the
ambient lighting to the previously selected
color.

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

• you switch the ignition on

• you switch the headlamps on

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

WARNINGS

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

seriously injure themselves.

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

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

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

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

One-Touch Down (If Equipped)

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

One-Touch Up (If Equipped)

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

Window Lock

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Press the control to lock or unlock the rear
window controls. It lights when the rear
window controls lock.

Bounce-Back (If Equipped)

The window stops automatically while
closing. It reverses some distance if there
is an obstacle in the way.

Overriding the Bounce-Back Feature

WARNING

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

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

Proceed as follows to override this
protection feature when there is a
resistance, for example in winter:

1. Close the window twice until it reaches

the point of resistance and let it
reverse.

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2. Close the window a third time to the
point of resistance. You disabled the
bounce-back feature and you can now
close the window manually. The
window travels past the point of
resistance and you can close it fully.

Contact an 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 feature remains
turned off until you reset the
memory.

If you have disconnected the battery, you
must reset the bounce-back memory
separately for each window.

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

2. Release the control.

3. Lift and hold the control again for a few
seconds.

4. Release the control.

5. Lift and hold the control again for a few
seconds.

6. Release the control.

7. Press and hold the control until the
window is fully open.

8. Lift and hold the control until the
window is fully closed.

9. Release the control.

10. Open the window and then try to

close it automatically.

11. Repeat the procedure if the window

does not close automatically.

Accessory Delay (If Equipped)

You can use the window controls for
several minutes after switching off the
ignition or until opening either front door.

EXTERIOR MIRRORS

Power Exterior Mirrors

WARNING

Do not adjust the mirrors when your
vehicle is moving.

A C

B

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Left-hand mirrorA
OffB
Right-hand mirrorC

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Press the arrows to adjust the mirror.

Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors

Push the mirror toward the door window
glass. Make sure that you fully engage the
mirror in its support when returning it to its
original position.

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Heated Exterior Mirrors (If Equipped)

See Heated Windows and Mirrors (page

114).

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 increase your 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 intend
to change lanes. Glance over your shoulder
to verify traffic is clear and carefully
change lanes.

A

B

C

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The image of the approaching vehicle 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 approaches (A). The 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).

Blind Spot Monitor (If Equipped)

See Blind Spot Information System
(page 168).

INTERIOR MIRROR

WARNING

Do not adjust the mirror when your
vehicle is moving.

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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.

SUN VISORS

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Rotate the sun visor toward the side
window and extend it rearward for extra
shade.

Illuminated Vanity Mirror (If Equipped)

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Lift the cover to switch the lamp on.

MOONROOF (If Equipped)

WARNINGS

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

hurt themselves.

When closing the moonroof, you
should verify that it is free of

obstructions and make sure that
children and pets are not in the proximity
of the roof opening.

The moonroof control is on the overhead
console.

The moonroof has a one-touch open and
close feature. To stop its movement during
a one-touch operation, press the control
a second time.

Opening and Closing the Moonroof

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Press and release the rear of the control
to open the moonroof. The moonroof stops
short of the fully opened position.

Note: This position helps to reduce wind
noise or rumbling that may happen with the
moonroof fully open. Press and hold the
control again to fully open the moonroof.

Press and release the front of the control
to close the moonroof.

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Bounce-Back

The moonroof stops automatically while
closing. It reverses some distance if there
is an obstacle in the way.

Press and hold the front of the control
within two seconds of a bounce-back
event to override this function. While
bounce-back is active, the closing force
increases for each of the next three times
that you close the moonroof.

Venting the Moonroof

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

Note: When you vent the moonroof, it rises
to 1.57 in (4 cm) and then lowers slightly.
This is normal. You cannot stop the
moonroof in the higher position.

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GAUGES

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Information display.A
Speedometer.B
Engine coolant temperature gauge.C
Fuel gauge.D
Tachometer.E

Information Display

Compass (If Equipped)

Displays the vehicle’s heading direction.

Odometer

Records the total distance traveled by your
vehicle.

Outside Air Temperature (If Equipped)

Shows the outside air temperature.

Trip Computer

See Trip Computer (page 100).

Vehicle Settings and Personalization

See (page 97).

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Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge

WARNING

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

At normal operating temperature, the
needle remains in the center section.

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

If the needle enters the red section, the
engine is overheating. Stop the engine,
switch the ignition off and determine the
cause once the engine has cooled down.
See Engine Coolant Check (page 215).

Fuel Gauge

Note: : The fuel gauge may vary slightly

when your vehicle is moving or on a gradient.

Switch the ignition on. The fuel gauge will
indicate approximately how much fuel is
left in the fuel tank. The arrow adjacent to
the fuel pump symbol indicates on which
side of your vehicle the fuel filler door is
located.

The needle should move toward F when
you refuel your vehicle. If the needle points
to E after adding fuel, this indicates your
vehicle needs service soon.

After refueling some variability in needle
position is normal.

Note: It may take a short time for the
needle to reach F after leaving the gas
station. This is normal and depends upon
the slope of pavement at the gas station.

Note: The fuel amount dispensed into the
tank is a little less or more than the gauge
indicated. This is normal and depends upon
the slope of pavement at the gas station.

Note: If the gas station nozzle shuts off
before the tank is full, try a different gas
pump nozzle.

Low Fuel Level Reminder

Vehicles with no distance-to-empty
display

A low fuel reminder triggers when the fuel
gauge needle is at 1/16th.

Vehicles equipped with distance-to­empty display

A low fuel reminder triggers when the fuel
gauge needle is at 1/16th or about 35 miles
(56 km) to empty, whichever occurs first.

Variations:
Note: : The low fuel warning and distance-to-empty warning can appear at different fuel

gauge positions depending on fuel economy conditions. This variation is normal.

Distance-to-emptyFuel gauge positionDriving type (fuel economy

conditions)

35 miles to 80 miles (56 km

to 129 km)

1/16thHighway driving

10 miles to 35 miles (16 km

to 56 km)

1/16th-1/4Severe duty driving (trailer

towing, extended idle)

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WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS

The following warning lamps and
indicators alert you to a vehicle condition
that may become serious. Some lamps
light 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.

Adaptive Cruise Control (If Equipped)

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The speed control system
indicator light changes color to
indicate what mode the system

is in.
On (white light): Illuminates when you

switch on the adaptive cruise control
system. Turns off when you switch off the
speed control system.

Engaged (green light): Illuminates when
you engage the adaptive cruise control
system. Turns off when you disengage the
speed control system.

Anti-Lock Braking System

If it lights when you are driving,
this indicates a malfunction. You

continue to have normal braking
(without anti-lock braking system) unless
the brake system warning lamp also lights.
Have the system checked by an authorized
dealer.

Auto Start-stop (If Equipped)

It lights to inform you when the

engine shuts down or in

conjunction with a message.

Battery

If it lights while driving, it
indicates a malfunction. Switch

off all unnecessary electrical
equipment and have the system checked
by an authorized dealer immediately.

Blind Spot Monitor (If Equipped)

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It lights when you switch this

feature off or in conjunction with

a message. See Blind Spot

Information System (page 168). See
Information Messages (page 100).

Brake System

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It lights when you engage the

parking brake with the ignition

on.
If it lights 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 an authorized dealer.

WARNING

Driving your vehicle with the warning
lamp on is dangerous. A significant

decrease in braking performance
may occur. It takes you longer to stop your
vehicle. Have your vehicle checked by an
authorized dealer immediately. Driving
extended distances with the parking brake
engaged can cause brake failure and the
risk of personal injury.

Cruise Control (If Equipped)

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Lights when you switch on this
feature. See Using Cruise
Control (page 163).

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Direction Indicator

Lights when you switch on the
left or right direction indicator or

hazard warning flasher. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for
a burned out bulb. See Changing a Bulb
(page 223).

Door Ajar

Displays when the vehicle is on

and any door is not completely

closed.

Engine Oil

If it illuminates with the engine

running or when you are driving,

this indicates a malfunction.
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so and switch the engine off. Check the
engine oil level. See Engine Oil Check
(page 214).

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

Fasten Safety Belt

It lights and a tone sounds to

remind you to fasten your safety

belt. See Safety Belt Minder
(page 37).

Front Airbag

If it fails to light when you first

power your vehicle, continues to

flash or remains on, this
indicates a malfunction. Have the system
checked by an authorized dealer.

Front Fog Lamps (If Equipped)

It lights when you switch the
front fog lamps on.

High Beam

Lights when you switch the high
beam headlamps on. It flashes
when you use the headlamp

flasher.

Information (If Equipped)

Lights when a new message is
stored in the information display.

It is red or amber in color
depending on the severity of the message
and remains on until the cause of the
message has been rectified. See

Information Messages (page 100).

Lane Keeping Aid (If Equipped)

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Lights when the lane keeping

system is activated.

Liftgate Ajar

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Lights when the liftgate is not

completely closed.

Low Fuel Level

It lights when the fuel level is low

or the fuel tank is nearly empty.

Refuel as soon as possible.

Low Tire Pressure Warning

It lights 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.

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It also lights momentarily when you switch
the ignition on to confirm the lamp is
functional. If it does not light when you
switch the ignition on, or begins to flash at
any time, have the system checked by an
authorized dealer.

Low Washer Fluid

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Lights when the windshield
washer fluid is low.

Parking Lamps

Lights when you switch the
parking lamps on.

Service Engine Soon

If the service engine soon
indicator light stays illuminated

after you start the engine, 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. See Emission Control System
(page 140).

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.

WARNING

Under engine misfire conditions,
excessive exhaust temperatures

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

The service engine soon indicator light
illuminates when you first switch the
ignition on before 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
stays on until you crank the engine, then
turns itself off if no malfunctions are
present. However, if after 15 seconds the
service engine soon light blinks eight times,
it means that the vehicle is not ready for
I/M testing. See Emission Control

System (page 140).

Stability Control

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Lights when the system is active.
If it remains on or does not light

when you power your vehicle on,
this indicates a malfunction. During a
malfunction, the system turns off. Have
the system checked by an authorized
dealer immediately. See (page 154).

Stability Control Off

Lights when you switch the

system off. It goes out when you

switch the system back on or
when you power off your vehicle. See
(page 154).

AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND INDICATORS

Key in Ignition Warning Chime

Sounds when you open the driver's door
and you have left the key in the ignition.

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Keyless Warning Alert (If Equipped)

Sounds the horn twice when you exit your
vehicle with the intelligent access key, after
the last door is closed and your keyless
vehicle is in RUN, indicating your vehicle is
still on.

Headlamps On Warning Chime

Sounds when you remove the key from the
ignition and open the driver's door and you
have left the headlamps or parking lamps
on.

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 an authorized dealer
immediately.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

WARNING

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

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

You can control various systems on your
vehicle using the information display
controls on the steering wheel.

The information display shows the
corresponding information.

Information Display Controls

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• Press the up and down arrow buttons
to scroll through and highlight the
options within a menu.

• Press the right arrow button to enter a
submenu.

• Press the left arrow button to exit a
submenu.

• Press the OK button to choose and
confirm settings or messages.

Menu Structure - Information
Display

You can access the menu using the
information display control.

Note: Some options may appear slightly
different or not at all if the items are
optional.

Trip computer 1 and 2

1

Option to display all the values on screen.

Speed

Trip Odometer

Ford EcoModeAverage Fuel

Gear Shifting

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