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FORD GALAXY / S-MAX Owner's Manual

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Part Number: CG3646en 202011 20201130102729

Introduction

Acknowledgments ..........................................9

About This Manual ..........................................9

Symbols Glossary ............................................9

REACH .................................................................11

Replacement Parts Recommendation

............................................................................12

Mobile Communications Equipment

............................................................................12

Data Privacy

Data Privacy .....................................................14

Service Data .....................................................15

Event Data ........................................................15

Settings Data ...................................................16

Connected Vehicle Data - Vehicles With:

Modem ...........................................................16

Mobile Device Data - Vehicles With:

SYNC 3 ...........................................................16

Emergency Call System Data - Vehicles

With: eCall .....................................................17

Environment

Protecting the Environment .......................18

At a Glance

Instrument Panel - LHD ...............................19

Instrument Panel - RHD .............................20

Child Safety

Installing Child Restraints ..........................22

Child Restraint Positioning ........................26

Child Safety Locks ........................................30

Seatbelts

Fastening the Seatbelts ...............................31

Seatbelt Height Adjustment .....................32

Seatbelt Reminder ........................................33

Supplementary Restraints

System

Principle of Operation .................................34

Driver Airbag ....................................................34

Passenger Airbag ..........................................35

Side Airbags ....................................................36

Driver Knee Airbag .........................................37

Side Curtain Airbags .....................................37

Pedestrian Alert System -

Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(HEV)

What Is the Pedestrian Alert System

..........................................................................39

Pedestrian Alert System –

Troubleshooting ........................................39

Automatic Crash Notification

System

eCall ...................................................................40

Emergency Assistance ................................42

Keys and Remote Controls

General Information on Radio

Frequencies .................................................45

Remote Control .............................................45

Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control

..........................................................................50

Passive Key Backup Position ....................50

MyKey™

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

MyKey Settings ...............................................51

Creating a MyKey - Vehicles Without:

Push Button Start .....................................52

Creating a MyKey - Vehicles With: Push

Button Start ................................................52

Programming a MyKey ................................52

Clearing All MyKeys ......................................54

Checking MyKey System Status ..............55

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Using MyKey With Remote Start

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

MyKey – Troubleshooting - Vehicles

Without: Push Button Start ..................55

MyKey – Troubleshooting - Vehicles

With: Push Button Start .........................56

Doors and Locks

Locking and Unlocking ................................57

Keyless Entry ...................................................59

Liftgate

Manual Liftgate ..............................................62

Power Liftgate ................................................63

Security

Passive Anti-Theft System .......................66

Anti-Theft Alarm - Vehicles With:

Integral Battery ..........................................66

Anti-Theft Alarm - Vehicles With: Interior

Sensor ...........................................................67

Anti-Theft Alarm - Vehicles With:

Perimeter Alarm ........................................69

Steering Wheel

Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles

With: Manual Adjustable Steering

Column ..........................................................70

Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles

With: Power Adjustable Steering

Column ..........................................................70

Heated Steering Wheel ................................71

Wipers and Washers

Windshield Wipers ........................................73

Autowipers .......................................................73

Windshield Washers .....................................75

Rear Window Wiper and Washers ..........76

Headlamp Washers ......................................76

Lighting

General Information .....................................78

Lighting Control .............................................78

Autolamps .......................................................79

Instrument Lighting Dimmer ....................80

Headlamp Exit Delay ..................................80

Automatic High Beam Control ................80

Glare-Free High Beam .................................81

Front Fog Lamps ...........................................84

Rear Fog Lamps ............................................84

Headlamp Leveling ......................................84

Adaptive Headlamps ..................................85

Cornering Lamps ..........................................86

Direction Indicators ......................................86

Interior Lamps ................................................87

Ambient Lighting ...........................................87

Windows and Mirrors

Power Windows ............................................88

Global Opening and Closing ....................89

Exterior Mirrors ..............................................90

Interior Mirror ..................................................92

Childminder Mirror ........................................92

Sun Visors ........................................................93

Sun Shades - Vehicles With: Panoramic

Roof Panel ...................................................93

Moonroof - Vehicles With: Panoramic

Roof Opening Panel .................................95

Instrument Cluster

Gauges - Excluding: Hybrid Electric

Vehicle (HEV) ............................................96

Gauges - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)

..........................................................................99

Warning Lamps and Indicators ...............101

Audible Warnings and Indicators ..........105

Information Displays

General Information - Excluding: Hybrid

Electric Vehicle (HEV) ...........................106

General Information - Hybrid Electric

Vehicle (HEV) ...........................................109

Information Messages .................................111

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Remote Start - Automatic

Transmission

What Is Remote Start ................................126

Remote Start Limitations .........................126

Enabling Remote Start ..............................126

Remotely Starting and Stopping the

Vehicle .........................................................126

Remote Start Settings - Vehicles

Without: Heated Steering Wheel ......126

Remote Start Settings - Vehicles With:

Heated Steering Wheel .........................127

Climate Control

Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles

With: Sony Audio System .....................128

Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles

With: Premium AM/FM/CD .................130

Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles

With: AM/FM/CD .....................................132

Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate

.........................................................................134

Rear Passenger Climate Controls .........136

Heated Windows and Mirrors .................136

Heated Windshield ......................................137

Auxiliary Heater .............................................137

Seats

Sitting in the Correct Position ..................141

Head Restraints .............................................141

Manual Seats - Vehicles With: 4-Way

Manual Seat ..............................................143

Manual Seats - Vehicles With: 8-Way

Manual Seat ..............................................143

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

Memory Function .........................................147

Rear Seats ......................................................149

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

Climate Controlled Seats .........................156

Rear Occupant Alert System

What is the Rear Occupant Alert System

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

How Does the Rear Occupant Alert

System Work .............................................158

Rear Occupant Alert System Precautions

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

Rear Occupant Alert System Limitations

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

Switching Rear Occupant Alert System

On and Off .................................................158

Rear Occupant Alert System Indicators

.........................................................................159

Rear Occupant Alert System Audible

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

Auxiliary Power Points

Auxiliary Power Points ..............................160

Storage Compartments

Cup Holders ...................................................162

Center Console .............................................162

Overhead Console .......................................163

Ashtray ............................................................163

Rear Seat Armrest .......................................163

Starting and Stopping the

Engine

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

Push Button Ignition Switch ...................164

Steering Wheel Lock ..................................166

Starting a Diesel Engine - Automatic

Transmission .............................................166

Starting a Diesel Engine - Manual

Transmission ............................................168

Starting a Hybrid Electric Vehicle System

- Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) ..........170

Switching Off the Engine ..........................172

Engine Block Heater ....................................172

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Unique Driving Characteristics

Hybrid Vehicle Operation ..........................174

Hybrid Vehicle Frequently Asked

Questions ...................................................176

Auto-Start-Stop - Manual

Transmission

What Is Auto-Start-Stop ..........................178

Auto-Start-Stop Precautions .................178

Switching Auto-Start-Stop On and Off

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

Stopping the Engine ...................................178

Restarting the Engine .................................178

Auto-Start-Stop Indicators ......................179

Auto-Start-Stop Audible Warning ........179

Auto-Start-Stop – Troubleshooting

.........................................................................179

Auto-Start-Stop - Automatic

Transmission

What Is Auto-Start-Stop ...........................181

Auto-Start-Stop Precautions ..................181

Switching Auto-Start-Stop On and Off

..........................................................................181

Stopping the Engine ....................................181

Restarting the Engine .................................181

Auto-Start-Stop Indicators .....................182

Auto-Start-Stop – Troubleshooting

.........................................................................182

Fuel and Refueling

Safety Precautions .....................................184

Fuel Quality - Gasoline ..............................184

Fuel Quality - Diesel ...................................185

Fuel Filler Funnel Location .......................185

Running Out of Fuel ...................................185

Refueling - Excluding: Plug-In Hybrid

Electric Vehicle (PHEV) ........................187

Refueling - Plug-In Hybrid Electric

Vehicle (PHEV) ........................................189

Fuel Consumption .......................................192

Engine Emission Control

Catalytic Converter .....................................194

Selective Catalytic Reductant System -

2.0L EcoBlue .............................................196

Gasoline Particulate Filter ......................200

Diesel Particulate Filter ............................202

High Voltage Battery - Hybrid

Electric Vehicle (HEV)

General Information ..................................205

Transmission

Manual Transmission ...............................206

Automatic Transmission - Hybrid Electric

Vehicle (HEV) ..........................................206

Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed

Automatic Transmission ......................210

All-Wheel Drive

Using All-Wheel Drive ................................213

Brakes

General Information ...................................215

Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes

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

Electric Parking Brake - Automatic

Transmission .............................................216

Electric Parking Brake - Manual

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

Hill Start Assist ............................................220

Traction Control

Principle of Operation ...............................222

Using Traction Control ..............................222

Stability Control

Principle of Operation ...............................223

Using Stability Control ..............................223

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Parking Aids

Principle of Operation ...............................224

Rear Parking Aid ..........................................224

Front Parking Aid ........................................226

Side Sensing System .................................228

Active Park Assist .......................................229

Rear View Camera ......................................236

180 Degree Camera ...................................239

Cruise Control

Principle of Operation ..............................240

Using Cruise Control .................................240

Using Adaptive Cruise Control - Vehicles

Without: Stop and Go ............................241

Using Adaptive Cruise Control - Vehicles

With: Stop and Go ..................................247

Driving Aids

Speed Limiter - Vehicles With: Adaptive

Cruise Control ..........................................254

Speed Limiter - Vehicles With: Cruise

Control ........................................................256

Driver Alert ....................................................258

Lane Keeping System ...............................260

Blind Spot Information System ............264

Cross Traffic Alert .......................................265

Traffic Sign Recognition ...........................268

Eco ...................................................................269

Pre-Collision Assist ....................................270

Front View Camera .....................................273

Drive Control .................................................274

Local Hazard Information

What Is Local Hazard Information .......276

Local Hazard Information Precautions

........................................................................276

Enabling Local Hazard Information ......276

Checking Local Hazard Information

Status ..........................................................276

Load Carrying

General Information ...................................277

Luggage Anchor Points .............................277

Rear Under Floor Storage .........................277

Cargo Nets .....................................................278

Luggage Covers ...........................................280

Roof Racks and Load Carriers ...............280

Dog Guard ......................................................281

Towing

Towing a Trailer ...........................................285

Trailer Sway Control ..................................286

Tow Ball - Vehicles With: Detachable

Tow Ball .....................................................286

Tow Ball - Vehicles With: Retractable

Tow Ball .....................................................289

Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels -

Manual Transmission .............................291

Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels -

Automatic Transmission ......................291

Driving Hints

Cold Weather Precautions ......................292

Breaking-In ....................................................292

Driving Economically .................................292

Driving Through Shallow Water ............292

Floor Mats ......................................................293

Roadside Emergencies

Hazard Flashers ..........................................294

Jump Starting the Vehicle - Excluding:

Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) ............294

Jump Starting the Vehicle - Hybrid

Electric Vehicle (HEV) ..........................296

Towing Points ..............................................299

Crash and Breakdown

Information

Post-Crash Alert System ........................300

Automatic Crash Shutoff ........................300

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Emergency Equipment

Storing a First Aid Kit .................................301

Storing a Warning Triangle ......................301

Fuses

Fuse Specification Chart - Excluding:

Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) ............302

Fuse Specification Chart - Hybrid Electric

Vehicle (HEV) ...........................................313

Changing a Fuse ...........................................321

Maintenance

General Information ..................................323

Opening and Closing the Hood .............323

Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBlue,

LHD ..............................................................325

Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBlue,

RHD ..............................................................326

Under Hood Overview - 2.5L Duratec,

Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), LHD

.........................................................................327

Under Hood Overview - 2.5L Duratec,

Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), RHD

........................................................................328

Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBlue .......329

Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.5L Duratec, Hybrid

Electric Vehicle (HEV) ..........................329

Engine Oil Check .........................................329

Engine Cooling Fan - Hybrid Electric

Vehicle (HEV) ..........................................330

Engine Cooling Fan - Diesel ....................330

Engine Coolant Check - Excluding: Hybrid

Electric Vehicle (HEV) ..........................330

Engine Coolant Check - Hybrid Electric

Vehicle (HEV) ...........................................331

Brake Fluid Check .......................................332

Clutch Fluid Check .....................................333

Changing the 12V Battery - Excluding:

Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) ............333

Changing the 12V Battery - Hybrid

Electric Vehicle (HEV) ..........................335

Washer Fluid Check ...................................336

Checking the Wiper Blades .....................337

Changing the Front Wiper Blades .........337

Changing the Rear Wiper Blades .........338

Removing a Headlamp .............................338

Removing a Rear Lamp ............................339

Changing a Bulb .........................................340

Bulb Specification Chart .........................344

Vehicle Care

Cleaning the Exterior .................................346

Cleaning the Interior ..................................347

Repairing Minor Paint Damage .............349

Waxing Your Vehicle ..................................349

Wheels and Tires

General Information ..................................350

Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit ...................350

Tire Care .........................................................355

Using Summer Tires ..................................355

Using Winter Tires ......................................356

Using Snow Chains ....................................356

Tire Pressures ...............................................357

Lug Nuts .........................................................359

Tire Pressure Monitoring

System

What Is the Tire Pressure Monitoring

System .......................................................360

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Precautions ..............................................360

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Limitations ...............................................360

Viewing the Tire Pressures .....................360

Resetting Tire Pressure Monitoring

System ........................................................361

Tire Pressure Monitoring System –

Troubleshooting .......................................361

Capacities and Specifications

Vehicle Dimensions - Galaxy ..................363

Vehicle Dimensions - S-MAX .................364

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Towbar Dimensions - Galaxy .................365

Towbar Dimensions - S-MAX .................367

Vehicle Identification Plate ....................368

Vehicle Identification Number ..............369

Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L

EcoBlue ......................................................369

Capacities and Specifications - Hybrid

Electric Vehicle (HEV) ...........................372

Fuel Consumption Figures ......................374

Fuel Consumption Figures - 2.0L EcoBlue

........................................................................374

Fuel Consumption Figures - Hybrid

Electric Vehicle (HEV) ...........................375

Connected Vehicle

What Is a Connected Vehicle .................376

Connected Vehicle Requirements ........376

Connected Vehicle Limitations .............376

Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile

Network ......................................................376

Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-Fi

Network ......................................................376

Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting -

Vehicles With: Modem ..........................377

Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting -

Vehicles With: SYNC 3 ..........................378

Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot

Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot ........380

Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot

Name or Password ................................380

Audio System

General Information ...................................381

Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/

FM/CD ........................................................382

Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/FM/

CD ................................................................384

Digital Radio .................................................386

USB Port .........................................................387

Media Hub .....................................................388

Audio System – Troubleshooting ........388

SYNC™ 3

General Information ..................................389

Using Voice Recognition ...........................391

Entertainment ..............................................397

Climate ...........................................................399

Phone .............................................................402

Navigation .....................................................404

Apps ................................................................408

Settings .........................................................409

SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting .......................411

Appendices

Electromagnetic Compatibility ..............421

eCall User Information .............................424

End User License Agreement .................427

Declaration of Conformity ......................453

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Your vehicle could have components that
use open source software. For additional
information, visit http://

corporate.ford.com/ford-open-source.html.

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
your vehicle, 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.

E154903

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

SYMBOLS GLOSSARY

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

E162384

Air conditioning system

E231157

Air conditioning system lubricant
type

Anti-lock braking system

Avoid smoking, flames or sparks

Battery

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Battery acid

Brake fluid - non petroleum
based

Brake system

E270480

Brake system

E139223

Cabin air filter

Check fuel cap

Child safety door lock or unlock

Child seat lower anchor

E141128

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 seatbelt

E231160

Flammable

Front airbag

Front fog lamps

Fuel pump reset

Fuse compartment

Hazard flashers

Heated rear window

Windshield defrosting system

Interior luggage compartment
release

Jack

Keep out of reach of children

Lighting control

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Low tire pressure warning

Maintain correct fluid level

Note operating instructions

E270945

Horn control

Panic alarm

E139213

Parking aid

Parking brake

Power steering fluid

Power windows front/rear

Power window lockout

E231159

Requires registered technician

E65963

Safety alert

See Owner's Manual

E231158

See Service Manual

Service engine soon

Passenger airbag activated

Passenger airbag deactivated

Side airbag

Shield the eyes

E138639

Stability control

E163957

Hill descent control

E272858

Trail control

Windshield wiping system

Windshield wash and wipe

REACH

We are committed to promoting the
responsible manufacturing, handling and
use of our products and support the
underlying goals of REACH, a European
Union regulation that concerns the
registration, evaluation, authorisation and
restriction of chemicals.

We specifically support Regulation EC
1907/2006 Article 33(1) that relates to
substances of very high concern which
appear on the current list for authorisation.

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If these substances do exist in a product,
it is important to guarantee their safe use
so the regulation is designed to enable you
to take any appropriate risk management
measures.

To find out more about the REACH
directive, search REACH on the local Ford
website.

Note: To find the local Ford website, visit

https://corporate.ford.com/operations/
locations/global-links.html.

REPLACEMENT PARTS RECOMMENDATION

We have built your vehicle 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 happen sometimes.

Genuine Ford replacement collision parts
meet our stringent requirements for fit,
finish, structural integrity, corrosion
protection and dent resistance. During
vehicle development we validate that
these parts deliver the intended level of
protection as a whole system. A great way
to know for sure you are getting this level
of protection is to use genuine Ford
replacement collision parts.

Warranty on Replacement Parts

Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacement
parts are the only replacement parts that
benefit from a Ford Warranty.

The Ford Warranty may not cover damage
caused to your vehicle as a result of failed
non-Ford parts.

For additional information, refer to the
terms and conditions of the Ford Warranty.

MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT

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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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.

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WARNING: Do not connect

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

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

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

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

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

Data recorded includes, for example:

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

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

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

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

• Environmental conditions, for example
temperature.

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

Services That We Provide

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

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

Services That Third Parties
Provide

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

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Data Privacy

SERVICE DATA

Our dealers collect service data through
the data link connector in your vehicle.
They use service data, for example error
logs, to help them if you take your vehicle
for repair. They share this data with our
technical team, if required, to help with
diagnosis. In addition to using the
information for diagnosis and repair, we
use and share service data with our service
providers, for example parts suppliers,
where required and where permitted by
law, for continuous improvement or with
other information that we have about you,
for example your contact information, to
offer you products and services that may
be of interest to you according to your
preferences and where allowed by law.
Our service providers are equally required
by law to protect your data and retain it in
accordance with data retention policies.

Note: Third party repair facilities can also
collect service data through the data link
connector.

EVENT DATA

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

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

• How various systems in your vehicle
were operating.

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

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

• How fast the vehicle was traveling.

• Where the driver was positioning the

steering wheel.

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

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

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

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Data Privacy

SETTINGS DATA

Your vehicle has electronic control units
that have the ability to store data based
on your personalized settings. The data is
stored locally in the vehicle or on devices
that you connect to it, for example, a USB
drive or digital music player. You can delete
some of this data and also choose whether
to share it through the services to which
you subscribe. See Settings (page 409).

Comfort and Convenience Data

Data recorded includes, for example:

• Seat and steering wheel position.

• Climate control settings.

• Radio presets.

Entertainment Data

Data recorded includes, for example:

• Music, videos or album art.

• Contacts and corresponding address

book entries.

• Navigation destinations.

CONNECTED VEHICLE DATA ­VEHICLES WITH: MODEM

The modem has a SIM. The
modem was enabled when your

vehicle was built and periodically
sends messages to stay connected to the
cell phone network, receive automatic
software updates and send vehicle-related
information to us, for example diagnostic
information. These messages could
include information that identifies your
vehicle, the SIM and the electronic serial
number of the modem. Cell phone network

service providers could have access to
additional information, for example cell
phone network tower identification. For
additional information about our privacy
policy, visit www.FordConnected.com or
refer to your local Ford website.

Note: The modem continues to send this
information unless you disable the modem
or stop the modem from sharing vehicle
data by changing the modem settings. See
Connected Vehicle (page 376).

Note: The service can be unavailable or
interrupted for a number of reasons, for
example environmental or topographical
conditions and data plan coverage.

Note: To find out if your vehicle has a
modem, visit www.FordConnected.com.

MOBILE DEVICE DATA ­VEHICLES WITH: SYNC 3

If you connect a mobile device to your
vehicle, you can display data from your
device on the touchscreen for example,
music and album art. You can share your
vehicle data with mobile apps on your
device through the system. See Apps
(page 408).

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

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Data Privacy

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

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

The cell phone profile, media device index
and diagnostic log remain in your vehicle
unless you delete them and are generally
accessible only in your vehicle when you
connect your cell phone or media device.
If you no longer plan to use the system or
your vehicle, we recommend you use the
master reset function to erase the stored
information. See Settings (page 409).

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

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

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

www.FordConnected.com.

EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM DATA - VEHICLES WITH: ECALL

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

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

Examples of data that the system
transmits are:

• Vehicle identification number.

• Vehicle fuel type.

• Current time.

• Vehicle location and direction.

• Whether the call was automatically or

manually initiated.

• Vehicle category.

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

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Data Privacy

PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT

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

For additional information about our
sustainability progress and initiatives, visit

www.sustainability.ford.com.

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Environment

INSTRUMENT PANEL - LHD

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A

B

C D E F

GHIJKLMO N

Information display controls. See General Information (page 106).A
Instrument cluster. See Instrument Cluster (page 96).B
Information display controls. See General Information (page 106).C
Push button ignition switch. See Push Button Ignition Switch (page 164).D
Hazard flasher switch. See Hazard Flashers (page 294). Passenger airbag

deactivation indicator. See Passenger Airbag (page 35).

E

Audio Unit. See Audio System (page 381).F
Heated seat switch. See Heated Seats (page 156).G
Climate control. See Climate Control (page 128).H
Parking brake. See Electric Parking Brake (page 216).I
Parking aid button. See Parking Aids (page 224). Auto-Start-Stop button. See

What Is Auto-Start-Stop (page 181).

J

Audio control. Voice control.K

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At a Glance

Steering wheel adjustment lever. See Adjusting the Steering Wheel (page

70).

L

Cruise control buttons. See Cruise Control (page 240).M
Lighting control. See Lighting Control (page 78).N
Power liftgate button. See Power Liftgate (page 63).O

INSTRUMENT PANEL - RHD

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A B

C

DEF

G H

J

I

K

L

M

N

O

Information display controls. See General Information (page 106).A
Instrument cluster. See Instrument Cluster (page 96).B
Information display controls. See General Information (page 106).C
Push button ignition switch. See Push Button Ignition Switch (page 164).D
Hazard flasher switch. See Hazard Flashers (page 294). Passenger airbag

deactivation indicator. See Passenger Airbag (page 35).

E

Audio Unit. See Audio System (page 381).F
Heated seat switch. See Heated Seats (page 156).G

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At a Glance

Climate control. See Climate Control (page 128).H
Parking aid button. See Parking Aids (page 224). Auto-Start-Stop button. See

What Is Auto-Start-Stop (page 181).

I

Parking brake. See Electric Parking Brake (page 216).J
Audio control. Voice control.K
Steering wheel adjustment lever. See Adjusting the Steering Wheel (page

70).

L

Cruise control buttons. See Cruise Control (page 240).M
Lighting control. See Lighting Control (page 78).N
Power liftgate button. See Power Liftgate (page 63).O

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At a Glance

INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS

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WARNING: Extreme Hazard! Never
use a rearward facing child restraint on
a seat protected by an active airbag in
front of it. Death or serious injury to the
child can occur.

WARNING: You must switch the
passenger airbag off when using a
rearward facing child restraint on the
front seat.

WARNING: You must switch the
passenger airbag on following the
removal of the child restraint.

WARNING: Read and follow the
manufacturer's instructions when you
are installing a child restraint.

WARNING: Do not modify child
restraints in any way.

WARNING: Do not hold a child on
your lap when your vehicle is moving.

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

WARNING: If your vehicle has been
involved in a crash, have the child
restraints checked.

Only child restraints certified to ECE-R129
or ECE-R44.03 (or later) have been tested
and approved for use in your vehicle. A
choice of these are available from an
authorized dealer.

Note: Mandatory use of child restraints
varies from country to country.

When using a child restraint on a front seat,
follow these seat positioning guidelines:

• The child restraint must not be in
contact with the instrument panel.

• Position the passenger seat as far
rearward as possible and route the
seatbelt forward and downward from
the B-pillar ring to the child restraint.

• If it proves difficult to tighten the lap
section of the seatbelt without slack
remaining, adjust the seat backrest to
the fully upright position and raise the
height of the seat.

Note: When using a child restraint on a rear
seat, adjust the front seat to a position to
prevent contact with the child's feet or legs.

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Child Safety

Child Restraints for Different Mass
Groups

Use the correct child restraint as follows:

Baby Safety Restraint (Group 0+)

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Secure children that weigh less than 13 kg
(29 lb) in a rearward facing baby safety
restraint (Group 0+) on the rear seat.

Child Safety Restraint (Group 1)

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Secure children that weigh between 13 kg
(29 lb) and 18 kg (40 lb) in a child safety
restraint (Group 1) on the rear seat.

Booster Seats

WARNING: Do not install a booster

seat or a booster cushion with only the
lap strap of the seatbelt.

WARNING: Do not install a booster
seat or a booster cushion with a seatbelt
that is slack or twisted.

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

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

WARNING: Make sure that your
children sit in an upright position.

WARNING: Make sure the child
restraint rests tightly against the vehicle
seat. If necessary, adjust the seat
backrest to an upright position. It may
also be necessary to lift or remove the
head restraint.

WARNING: You must reinstall the
head restraint following the removal of
the child restraint.

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Child Safety

Booster Seat (Group 2)

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Secure children that weigh greater than
15 kg (33 lb) but are less than 150 cm
(60 in) tall in a booster seat or on a
booster cushion.

We recommend that you use a booster
seat that combines a cushion with a
backrest instead of a booster cushion only.
The raised seating position will allow you
to position the shoulder strap of the adult
seatbelt over the center of your child's
shoulder and the lap strap tightly across
their hips.

Booster Cushion (Group 3)

WARNING: When using a booster

cushion, make sure you adjust the vehicle
head restraint on that seating position.

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Secure children that weigh greater than
22 kg (49 lb) but are less than 150 cm
(60 in) tall on a booster cushion.

ISOFIX Anchor Points

WARNING: Use an anti-rotation

device when using the ISOFIX system.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury or death.

Your vehicle has ISOFIX anchor points that
accommodate universally approved
ISOFIX child restraints.

Always follow the manufacturer's
instructions for installing a child restraint
with a top tether.

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The ISOFIX system has two rigid
attachment arms on the child restraint.
These attach to anchor points on the
outermost rear seats, where the cushion
and backrest meet.

Note: If you are purchasing an ISOFIX child
restraint, make sure that you know the
correct mass group and ISOFIX size class
for the intended seating locations. See
Child Restraint Positioning (page 26).

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Child Safety

Top Tether Anchor Points

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For child restraints with a top tether, tether
anchor points are on the back of the
second row seats.

Attaching a Child Restraint With
Top Tethers

WARNING: Do not attach the top

tether strap to anything other than the
correct top tether strap anchor point.

WARNING: Make sure that the top
tether strap is not slack or twisted and
is properly located on the anchor point.

1. Attach the tether strap to the anchor
point.

Note: Where applicable, remove the
luggage cover to ease installation. See
Luggage Covers (page 280).

Note: You may need to lift or remove the
head restraint to ease installation. See
Head Restraints (page 141).

2. Remove the ISOFIX lower anchor point
covers.

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3. Push the child restraint back firmly to
engage the ISOFIX lower anchor points.

4. Tighten the tether strap in line with the
child restraint manufacturer's
instructions.

Attaching a Child Restraint With a
Support Leg

WARNING: If you use a child

restraint with a support leg, make sure
the support leg rests securely on the
underfloor storage compartment cover.
Make sure the spacer which stores the
tire repair kit is in the storage and the lid
is closed. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury or death.

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

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Child Safety

WARNING: Make sure that the

child restraint manufacturer lists your
vehicle as suitable for use with this type
of child restraint.

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Always follow the manufacturer's
instructions for installing a child restraint
with a support leg.

CHILD RESTRAINT POSITIONING

WARNING: Extreme Hazard! Never

use a rearward facing child restraint on
a seat protected by an active airbag in
front of it. Death or serious injury to the
child can occur.

WARNING: If you use a child
restraint that has a support leg, make
sure the support leg rests securely on the
floor.

WARNING: If you use a child
restraint and a seatbelt, make sure that
the seatbelt is not slack or twisted.

WARNING: When using a child
restraint on a rear seat, the child restraint
must rest tightly against the vehicle seat.
It must not touch the head restraint. If
necessary remove the head restraint.

See Head Restraints (page 141).

WARNING: You must reinstall the
head restraint following the removal of
the child restraint.

See Head Restraints (page 141).

Note: See an authorized dealer for the
latest details relating to our recommended
child restraints.

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Child Safety

Mass group categories

Seating positions

3210+0

46 - 79 lbs

(22 - 36 kg)

33 - 55 lbs

(15 - 25 kg)

20 - 40 lbs

(9 - 18 kg)

Up to 29

lbs (13 kg)

Up to 22

lbs (10 kg)

Booster seat or cushion

Child

safety seat

Baby safety seat

UF¹ ³UF¹ ³UF¹XX

Front passenger seat
with airbag ON

U¹ ³U¹ ³U¹U¹U¹

Front passenger seat
with airbag OFF

U³U³UUUSecond row seats

U³U³UUUThird row Galaxy

UF² ³UF² ³UF²XXThird row S-Max

X Not suitable for children in this mass group.
U Suitable for universal category child restraints approved for use in this mass group.
U¹ Suitable for universal category child restraints approved for use in this mass group.

We recommend that you secure children in a government approved child restraint, on
the rear seat.

UF¹ Suitable for universal category forward facing child restraints approved for use in this
mass group. We recommend that you secure children in a government approved child
restraint, on the rear seat.

UF² Suitable for universal forward facing child restraints approved for use in this mass
group. Groups 2 and 3 booster seats with a backrest might be limited in the height
adjustment of the back. See the child restraint owner manual.

³ At time of publishing, the recommended Group II/III child restraint is the Britax Romer
Kidfix XP.

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Child Safety

Note: When using a child restraint on a

front seat, the following longitudinal seat
positioning guideline should be followed:
The child restraint must not be in contact
with the instrument panel. The passenger
seat should be positioned as far rearward
as possible by having a seat belt routing
(from B-Pillar ring to child restraint) in a
forward direction. If it proves difficult to
tighten the lap section of the safety belt
without slack remaining, adjust the seatback
to the fully upright position and raise the
height of the seat. See Seats (page 141).

Note: When using a child restraint on a rear
seat, adjust the seat in front of it in a
position to prevent contact with the rear
passenger, child feet or child legs. Make sure
the child restraint rests tightly against the
vehicle seat. If necessary adjust the
seatback to an upright position. It may be
necessary to lift or remove the head
restraint. See Head Restraints (page 141).

ISOFIX Child Restraints

Mass group categories

Seating positions

10+0

Rear facing

Forward

facing

Rear facing

20 - 40 lbs (9 - 18 kg)Up to 29 lbs (13 kg)

Not ISOFIX equipped

Size

class

Front passenger
seat

Seat
type

C, D

1

A, B, B1

1

C,D, E

1

Size

class

Second row seat
ISOFIX

IL

2

IL2, IUF

3

IL

2

Seat
type

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Child Safety

Mass group categories

Seating positions

10+0

Rear facing

Forward

facing

Rear facing

20 - 40 lbs (9 - 18 kg)Up to 29 lbs (13 kg)

Not ISOFIX equipped

Size

class

Third row seats

Seat
type

IL Suitable for particular ISOFIX child restraints systems of the semi-universal category.
Please consult child restraints systems suppliers' vehicle recommendation lists.

IUF Suitable for ISOFIX forward facing child restraints systems of universal category
approved for use in this mass group and ISOFIX size class.

1

The ISOFIX size class for both universal and semi-universal child restraint systems is

defined by the capital letters A to G. These identification letters are displayed on the
ISOFIX child restraint.

2

At time of publishing the recommended Group O+ ISOFIX baby safety seat is the Britax

Romer Baby Safe. See an authorized dealer for the latest details relating to our
recommended child restraints.

3

At time of publishing the recommended Group 1 ISOFIX child restraint is the Britax Romer

Duo. See an authorized dealer for the latest details relating to our recommended child
restraints.

I-Size Child Restraints

Rear center seatRear outboard seatsFront passenger seat-

XI-UXI-Size child restraint

systems

I-U Suitable for use with forward and rearward facing I-Size child restraint systems.
X Not suitable for use with I-Size child restraint systems.

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Child Safety

CHILD SAFETY LOCKS

(If Equipped)

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Press the switch to turn them on.
Press the switch again to turn them off.

Note: You cannot open the rear doors from
inside if you have put the child safety locks
on.

Note: You cannot use the rear power
window switches if you have put the child
safety locks on.

Note: If the LED flashes, the system has
detected a fault that requires service. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

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Child Safety

FASTENING THE SEATBELTS

WARNING: You have not fastened

the safety belt correctly if you do not
hear a distinct click. Failure to fasten the
safety belt correctly could reduce its
effectiveness and increase the risk of
injury in a crash.

WARNING: Make sure that your
safety belt is securely stored away and
is not outside your vehicle when closing
the door. Failure of an occupant to be
able to use a trapped safety belt
increases the risk of serious personal
injury or death.

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Seatbelts

The retractor for the rear center seat belt
is located in the roof.

To fasten the seat belt:

1. Pull the belt out steadily. It may lock if
you pull it sharply or if the vehicle is on
a slope.

2. Insert the smaller tongue into the black
buckle to the left of the center seat.

3. Pull the larger tongue across the lap
and insert it into the buckle to the right
of the center seat.

Note: If in constant use, you can leave the
belt buckled in the black buckle. When it is
not in use, or when you fold or move the rear
seats, you should release the belt from the
black buckle.

Note: The rear outer safety belts can lock
if you return the seatback from a folded
position to the upright position forcefully.
Should the safety belt lock, recline the seat
using the recline adjustment. See Rear
Seats (page 149).

Using Safety Belts During
Pregnancy

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WARNING: Position the safety belt
correctly for your safety and that of your
unborn child. Do not use only the lap
strap or the shoulder strap. Failure to
adjust the safety belt correctly could
reduce its effectiveness and increase the
risk of injury in a crash.

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 portion of a
combination lap and shoulder belt should
be positioned to cross the middle of the
shoulder and the center of the chest.

SEATBELT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

WARNING: Position the seatbelt

height adjuster so that the seatbelt rests
across the middle of your shoulder.
Failure to adjust the seatbelt correctly
could reduce its effectiveness and
increase the risk of injury in a crash.

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1. Pull the button and slide the height
adjuster up or down.

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Seatbelts

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

SEATBELT REMINDER

WARNING: The system will only

provide protection when you use the
seatbelt correctly.

A warning lamp illuminates and an audible
warning sounds when the following
conditions have been met:

• The driver seat is occupied or the front
seats are occupied.

• The front seatbelts have not been
fastened.

• Your vehicle exceeds a relatively low
speed.

It also illuminates when a front seatbelt is
unfastened when your vehicle is moving.

If you do not fasten your seatbelt, the
audible and visual warnings turn off after
approximately five minutes.

Switching the Seatbelt Reminder
Off

Contact an authorized dealer.

Seatbelt Monitor

A tick symbol displays confirming the
seatbelt has been fastened.

An exclamation mark displays and a tone
sounds if a seatbelt is unfastened.

Note: If multiple seatbelts are unfastened
within a few seconds of each other, only one
tone sounds.

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Seatbelts

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

WARNING: Extreme Hazard! Never

use a rearward facing child restraint on
a seat protected by an active airbag in
front of it. Death or serious injury to the
child can occur.

WARNING: Do not modify the front
of your vehicle in any way. This could
adversely affect deployment of the
airbags. Failure to adhere to this warning
could result in serious personal injury or
death.

WARNING: Wear a seatbelt and
keep sufficient distance between
yourself and the steering wheel. Only
when you use the seatbelt correctly, can
it hold you in a position that allows the
airbag to achieve its optimum effect.
Failure to adhere to this warning could
result in serious personal injury or death.

WARNING: Repairs to the steering
wheel, steering column, seats, airbags
and seatbelts must be carried out by an
authorized dealer. Failure to adhere to
this warning could result in serious
personal injury or death.

WARNING: Keep the areas in front
of the airbags free from obstruction. Do
not affix anything to or over the airbag
covers. Objects could become projectiles
during airbag deployment. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in
personal injury or death.

WARNING: Do not poke sharp
objects into areas where airbags are
fitted. This could damage and adversely
affect deployment of the airbags. Failure
to follow this instruction could result in
personal injury or death.

WARNING: Accessory seat covers
not released by Ford Motor Company
could prevent the deployment of the
airbags and increase the risk of injuries
in a crash.

Note: A loud bang sounds and there is a
cloud of harmless powdery residue if an
airbag deploys. This is normal.

For routine cleaning, wipe the surface with
a soft, damp cloth.

DRIVER AIRBAG

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The airbag will deploy during significant
frontal and near frontal collisions. The
airbag will inflate within a few thousandths
of a second and deflate on contact with
the occupant, thus cushioning forward
body movement. During minor frontal
collisions, overturns, rear collisions and
side collisions, the airbag will not deploy.

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Supplementary Restraints System

PASSENGER AIRBAG

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The airbag is designed to deploy during a
significant frontal or near-frontal crash.
The airbag inflates within a few
thousandths of a second cushioning
forward body movement and deflates on
contact with the occupant. The airbag is
not designed to deploy during a minor
frontal crash, rear crash, side crash or a
vehicle rollover.

Switching the Passenger Airbag
Off

WARNING: You must switch the

passenger airbag off when using a
rearward facing child restraint on the
front seat.

The switch is on the passenger side end of
the instrument panel. The passenger
airbag deactivation indicator is in the
center console.

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1. Insert the key blade into the switch.

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2. Turn the key to OFF.

3. When you switch the ignition on, check
that the passenger airbag OFF
indicator illuminates. If it does not
illuminate when you switch the ignition
on, this indicates a malfunction. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.

Switching the Passenger Airbag
On

WARNING: You must switch the

passenger airbag on following the
removal of the child restraint.

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Supplementary Restraints System

1. Insert the key blade into the switch.

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2. Turn the key to ON.

3. When you switch the ignition on, check
that the passenger airbag ON indicator
illuminates. If it does not illuminate
when you switch the ignition on, this
indicates a malfunction. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.

SIDE AIRBAGS

All vehicles

WARNING: Do not place objects

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

WARNING: Do not lean your head
on the door. The side airbag could injure
you as it deploys from the side of the
seatback.

WARNING: Accessory seat covers
not released by Ford Motor Company
could prevent the deployment of the
airbags and increase the risk of injuries
in a crash.

WARNING: Do not attempt to
service, repair, or modify the
supplementary restraint system or
associated components. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in
personal injury or death.

WARNING: If a supplementary
restraint system component has
deployed, it will not function again. Have
the system and associated components
inspected as soon as possible. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in
personal injury or death.

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Vehicles With: Driver Side
Airbag/Passenger Side Airbag

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Supplementary Restraints System

The side airbag is on the outermost side of
each front seat backrest.

Vehicles With: Rear Seat Side
Airbag

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The side airbag is on the outermost side of
each outermost rear seat backrest.

All vehicles

The side airbags are designed to inflate
between the door panel and the occupant
to enhance the protection in certain
crashes.

The side airbags are designed to deploy
during a significant lateral crash. They
could also deploy during a significant
frontal crash. The side airbags are not
designed to deploy during a minor lateral
or frontal crash, rear crash or a vehicle
rollover.

Airbag Warning Lamp

If it does not illuminate when you
switch the ignition on, continues

to flash or remains on when the
engine is running, this indicates a
malfunction. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.

Airbag Secondary Warning Audible
Warning

Sounds when the airbag warning lamp is
not working.

DRIVER KNEE AIRBAG

WARNING: Do not attempt to open

the airbag cover.

The airbag will deploy during significant
frontal and near frontal collisions that are
up to 30 degrees from the left or the right.
The airbag will inflate within a few
thousandths of a second and deflate on
contact with the occupants, thus providing
a cushion between the driver’s knees and
the steering column. During overturns, rear
collisions and side collisions, the knee
airbag will not deploy.

Note: The airbag has a lower deployment
threshold than the front airbags. During a
minor collision, it is possible that only the
knee airbag will deploy.

SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS

WARNING: Do not place objects

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

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Supplementary Restraints System

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The airbags are above the front and rear
side windows.

The airbag is designed to deploy during a
significant lateral or frontal angled crash.
The airbag is not designed to deploy during
a minor lateral and frontal crash, rear crash
or a vehicle rollover.

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Supplementary Restraints System

WHAT IS THE PEDESTRIAN ALERT SYSTEM

Electric drive vehicles can be extremely

quiet. The pedestrian alert system is
designed to generate a sound to alert
pedestrians to the presence of an electric
drive vehicle.

PEDESTRIAN ALERT SYSTEM – TROUBLESHOOTING

Pedestrian Alert System – Information Messages

ActionConditionMessage

Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.

The system has malfunc­tioned.

Pedestrian sounder
malfunction Service now

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Pedestrian Alert System - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)

ECALL

WARNING: If the system

malfunctions, have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.

Note: The system is an emergency call
system that complies with European Union
Regulation (EU) 2015/758. See eCall User
Information (page 424). It uses the public
cell phone network to initiate a call to the
public emergency services when activated
automatically in a severe accident or
manually by the vehicle occupants.

Note: The system is designed for
emergency calls in case of severe accidents
or other emergencies that require the
emergency services. It does not support
other voice calls.

Note: The system may not operate properly
if your vehicle has a non-Ford audio system.

Note: The system only operates in areas
with a compatible cell phone network and
emergency services infrastructure.

Note: Not all accidents activate the system.
If an accident does trigger the system, it
initiates a call to the emergency services.
Do not wait for the system to initiate a call
if you are able to do so. Call emergency
services immediately to avoid a delayed
response time. If you do not hear the system
within five seconds of the accident, the
system could be non-functional.

Note: In the case of an emergency, the
system, as a means of communication aid,
can help you contact specific rescue
departments of public emergency services.
The system does not deploy the rescue
operations. The local public emergency
service deploys specific rescue operations
according to the actual situation.

Note: If the system is unable to initiate a
call to the emergency services, a voice
prompt plays and the emergency call
system indicator illuminates.

During an emergency call, the system
transmits vehicle data to the emergency
service. See Event Data (page 15).

Examples of data that the system
transmits are:

• Vehicle identification number.

• Vehicle fuel type.

• Current time.

• Vehicle location and direction.

• Whether the call was automatically or

manually initiated.

• Vehicle category.

Note: The emergency operator may not
receive your vehicle data if the transmission
is unsuccessful.

The emergency call system indicator
illuminates brightly for a short time when
you switch the ignition on. If it remains on
or does not illuminate at all, the system
has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.

Emergency Call System Indicator

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The indicator is integrated into
the emergency call button on the
overhead console.

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Automatic Crash Notification System

DescriptionEmergency Call System

Indicator Status

Normal operation.Dimmed red.

The system is initiating an emergency call.Rapidly flashing.

The system is transmitting vehicle data to the emergency
services.

Moderately flashing.

The system is connected to the emergency services and
communication is established.

Slowly flashing.

The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.

Bright red.

Emergency Call System Information Messages

DescriptionMessage

The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.

Emergency call system
malfunction Service
required

Automatically Initiated Emergency
Call

If an accident results in an attempt to
deploy an airbag, excluding knee airbags
and rear inflatable seatbelts, or to shut off
the fuel pump, the system initiates a call
to the emergency services. This call cannot
be canceled.

Manually Initiated Emergency Call

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WARNING: Use caution when
making a manual emergency call when
driving.

1. Switch the ignition on.

2. Press the emergency call button to
initiate a call to the emergency
services.

Note: Press the button again before the call
is connected to cancel it.

3. Speak to the operator.

Note: After completing an emergency call,
the emergency operator can call your
vehicle. The system automatically answers
incoming calls for up to an hour.

Changing the Backup Battery

The system has a backup battery and
indicates when it needs to be changed. We
recommend that you have the battery
changed by an authorized dealer.

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Automatic Crash Notification System

EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE

WARNING: Unless the Emergency

Assistance setting is on prior to a
collision, the system does not attempt
to place an emergency call. This could
delay the response time, increasing the
risk of serious injury or death.

WARNING: For this feature to work,
your mobile phone must be
Bluetooth-enabled and compatible with
the system.

WARNING: Always place your
phone in a secure location in your vehicle
so it does not become a projectile or get
damaged in a crash. Failure to do so may
cause serious injury to someone or
damage the phone which could prevent
Emergency Assistance from working
properly.

Note: Not all accidents activate the system.
If an accident does trigger the system, it
initiates a call to the emergency services.
Do not wait for the system to initiate a call
if you are able to do so. Call emergency
services immediately to avoid a delayed
response time. If you do not hear the system
within five seconds of the accident, the
system could be non-functional.

If an accident results in an attempt to
deploy an airbag, excluding knee airbags
and rear inflatable seatbelts, or to shut off
the fuel pump, the system initiates a call
to the emergency services.

Note: Before setting the feature on, please
read the important notice about the
Emergency Assistance feature and the
Emergency Assistance privacy notice later
in this section for important information.

Note: When you switch Emergency
Assistance on or off, the settings apply to
all paired mobile phones. If you switch
Emergency Assistance off and a previously
paired phone connects when you switch the
ignition on, either a voice message plays, a
display message or icon is shown or both.

Note: Every mobile phone operates
differently. While Emergency Assistance
works with most mobile phones, some
mobile phones may experience difficulties
using this feature.

Note: In the case of an emergency, the
system, as a means of communication aid,
can help you contact specific rescue
departments of public emergency services.
The system does not deploy the rescue
operations. The local public emergency
service deploys specific rescue operations
according to the actual situation.

To make sure that Emergency Assistance
works correctly:

• The system must have power and be
working correctly at the time of the
crash and during feature activation and
use.

• You must switch on the feature before
a crash.

• You must have a cell phone connected
to the system.

• In certain countries, it may be
necessary to have a valid and
registered SIM card with credit in order
to place and maintain an emergency
call.

• A connected cell phone must have the
ability to make and maintain an
outgoing call at the time of the crash.

• A connected cell phone must have
adequate network coverage, battery
power and signal strength.

• Your vehicle must have battery power.

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Automatic Crash Notification System

Note: This feature only works in a country

where Emergency Assistance can call the
local emergency services. For additional
information, please refer to the local Ford
website.

In the Event of a Crash

Before making a call:

• If you do not cancel the call, an
introductory message plays for the
emergency operator. After this
message, there is hands-free
communication between your vehicle's
occupants and the operator.

• The system provides a short window
of time (approximately 10 seconds) to
cancel the call. If you do not cancel the
call, the system initiates a call to the
emergency services.

• The system plays a message letting
you know when it attempts to make an
emergency call. You can cancel the call
by selecting the relevant button or by
pressing the end call button on the
steering wheel.

Note: Not every crash deploys an airbag or
triggers the fuel pump shut off, which may
turn on Emergency Assistance. However, if
Emergency Assistance is triggered, the
system tries to contact the emergency
services. If a connected cell phone sustains
damage or loses connection to the system,
it searches for and tries to connect to any
available previously paired cell phone and
initiates a call to the emergency services.

During a call:

• Emergency Assistance uses your
vehicle GPS or cellular network
information when available to
determine the most appropriate
language to use. It alerts the
emergency operator of the crash and
delivers the introductory message. This
may include your vehicle GPS
coordinates.

• The language the system uses to
interact with the occupants of your
vehicle may differ from the language
used to deliver information to the
emergency operator.

• After the delivery of the introductory
message the voice line opens so that
you can speak hands-free with the
emergency operator.

• When the line is connected, you must
be prepared to provide your name,
phone number and location
information immediately.

Note: While the system provides
information to the emergency operator, the
system plays a message letting you know
it is sending important information. It then
lets you know when the line is open to start
hands-free communication.

Note: During an Emergency Assistance call,
an emergency priority screen appears which
contains vehicle GPS coordinates when
available.

Note: It is possible that GPS location
information is not available at the time of
the crash; in this case, Emergency
Assistance will still attempt to place an
emergency call.

Note: It is possible that the emergency
services will not receive the GPS
coordinates; in this case, hands-free
communication with an emergency operator
is available.

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Automatic Crash Notification System

Note: The emergency operator may also

receive information from the cellular
network such as cell phone number, cell
phone location and cell phone carrier name
independent from Emergency Assistance.

Emergency Assistance may not work
if:

• Your cell phone or Emergency
Assistance hardware sustains damage
in the crash.

• The vehicle battery or the system has
no power.

• A crash ejects your cell phone from
your vehicle.

• You do not have a valid and registered
SIM card with credit in your cell phone.

• You are in a country where Emergency
Assistance cannot call the local
emergency services. For additional
information, please refer to the local
Ford website.

Important Information About
Emergency Assistance

Emergency Assistance does not currently
call emergency services in the following
countries:

• Albania.

• Armenia.

• Azerbaijan.

• Belarus.

• Bosnia and Herzegovina.

• Georgia.

• Macedonia.

• Moldova.

• Netherlands.

• Russia.

• Ukraine.

Emergency Assistance Privacy Notice

When you switch on Emergency
Assistance, it may disclose to emergency
services that your vehicle has been in a
crash involving the deployment of an
airbag or activation of the fuel pump shut
off. This feature has the capability to
disclose your location information to the
emergency operator or other details about
your vehicle or crash to provide the most
appropriate emergency services.

If you do not want to disclose this
information, do not switch on the feature.

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Automatic Crash Notification System

GENERAL INFORMATION ON RADIO FREQUENCIES

Note: Changes or modifications not

expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.

The typical operating range for your
transmitter is approximately 10 m (33 ft).

A decrease in operating range could be
caused by:

• weather conditions

• nearby radio towers

• structures around your vehicle

• other vehicles parked next to your

vehicle.

The radio frequency used by your remote
control can also be used by other radio
transmitters, for example amateur radios,
medical equipment, wireless headphones,
wireless remote controls, cell phones,
battery chargers 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 your vehicle is locked
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

Passive Key

Your passive keys operate the power locks
and the remote start system. The key must
be in your vehicle to activate the
push-button start system.

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

Removable Key Blade

The passive key contains a removable key
blade that you can use to unlock your
vehicle.

Type 1

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Push the release button and pull the key
blade out.

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Keys and Remote Controls

Type 2

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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 from the
transmitter.

Using the Key Blade

The key cylinder is under a cap on the driver
door handle.

To remove the cap:

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1. Insert the key blade into the slot on the
bottom of the handle and press up.

2. While maintaining upward pressure,
move the cap rearward to release it.
Gently remove the key while doing so.

To install the cap:

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1. Place the cap just rearward of the key
cylinder.

2. While applying pressure to the cap,
move it forward until it is in place. You
may hear a snap as it engages.

Make sure you have properly installed the
cap by trying to move it rearward.

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Keys and Remote Controls

Changing the Remote Control
Battery

WARNING: Keep batteries away

from children to prevent ingestion.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury or death. If
ingested, immediately seek medical
attention.

WARNING: If the battery
compartment does not securely close,
stop using the remote control and
replace it as soon as possible. In the
meantime, keep the remote control away
from children. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death.

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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.

Note: You do not need to reprogram the
remote control after you have replaced its
battery, it should operate normally.

A message will appear in the information
display when the remote control battery
is low. See Information Messages (page

111).

Type 1

The remote control uses one coin-type
three-volt lithium battery CR2450 or
equivalent.

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1. Push the release button and pull the
key blade out.

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Keys and Remote Controls

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2. Twist a thin coin under the tab hidden
behind the key blade head to remove
the battery cover.

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3. Insert a suitable tool, for example a
screwdriver, in the position shown and
carefully remove the battery.

4. Install a new battery with the + facing
upward.

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

5. Reinstall the battery cover and the key
blade.

Type 2

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

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Keys and Remote Controls

E87964

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 from the
transmitter.

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3

3. Use a suitable tool, for example a
screwdriver, to carefully separate 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

5. Carefully remove the battery with the
screwdriver.

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

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

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

7. Assemble the two halves of the remote
control.

8. Reinstall the key blade.

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Keys and Remote Controls

Locating Your Vehicle

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Press the lock button on the key
twice within three seconds. The
direction indicators flash.

REPLACING A LOST KEY OR REMOTE CONTROL

Replacement keys or remote controls can
be purchased from an authorized dealer.
Authorized dealers can program remote
controls for your vehicle.

PASSIVE KEY BACKUP POSITION

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1

1. Open the center console lid.

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2

2. Place the passive key in the position
shown, with the buttons facing upward.

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Keys and Remote Controls

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

The system is designed to promote good
driving behaviors using keys that you have
programmed with some restricted settings.

MYKEY SETTINGS

Non-Configurable Settings

Seatbelt Reminder

The audio system mutes when the seatbelt
reminder turns on. The seatbelt reminder
cannot be switched off with a MyKey.

Early Low Fuel

The low fuel level warning lamp turns on
earlier.

Driving and Parking Aids

Parking aids, blind spot information system
and cross traffic alert turn on when you
start the engine and cannot be switched
off with a MyKey.

Pre-collision assist and lane keeping alert
turn on when you start the engine, but can
be switched off with a MyKey.

A new destination in the navigation system
can only be set using voice commands,
when using a MyKey and your vehicle is
moving.

Configurable Settings

You can configure the following settings
after creating a MyKey. See Creating a

MyKey (page 52).

Speed Limit

WARNING: Do not set MyKey

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

You can set a speed limit for your vehicle.
Warning messages appear in the
information display and a tone sounds if
your vehicle reaches the set speed. You
cannot override the set speed when using
a MyKey.

Speed Reminder

You can set a speed reminder for your
vehicle. Warning messages appear in the
information display and a tone sounds if
your vehicle exceeds the set speed.

Audio System Volume Limit

The audio system maximum volume is
reduced. A message appears in the
information display if you attempt to
exceed the volume limit. Automatic
volume control turns off.

Emergency Assistance

If you set emergency assistance to be
always on, it cannot be switched off with
a MyKey.

Do Not Disturb

If you set do not disturb to be always on,
it cannot be switched off with a MyKey.

Traction Control

If you set traction control to be always on,
it cannot be switched off with a MyKey.

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MyKey™

CREATING A MYKEY ­VEHICLES WITHOUT: PUSH
BUTTON START

Switch the ignition on using an admin key.

To create a MyKey, use the information display controls on the steering wheel to
select the following:

ActionMenu Item

Press the OK button.Settings

Press the OK button.MyKey

Press and hold the OK button until a confirmation message
appears in the information display.

Create MyKey

Switch the ignition off.

Note: We recommend that you label this
key.

CREATING A MYKEY ­VEHICLES WITH: PUSH
BUTTON START

1. Place an admin key in the backup
position. See Passive Key Backup
Position (page 50).

2. Switch the ignition on.

To create a MyKey, use the information display controls on the steering wheel to
select the following:

ActionMenu Item

Press the OK button.Settings

Press the OK button.MyKey

Press and hold the OK button until a confirmation message
appears in the information display.

Create MyKey

Switch the ignition off.

Note: We recommend that you label this
key.

PROGRAMMING A MYKEY

You can only program MyKeys to the same
settings.

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MyKey™

Switch the ignition on using an admin key.

To program a MyKey, use the information display controls on the steering wheel
to select the following:

ActionMenu Item

Press the OK button.Settings

Press the OK button.MyKey

Choose a setting and press the OK button.

Configure the setting.

Switch the ignition off.

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MyKey™

CLEARING ALL MYKEYS

When you clear all MyKeys, you remove all

restrictions and return all MyKeys to their
original admin key status.

Switch the ignition on using an admin key.

To clear all MyKeys, use the information display controls on the steering wheel
to select the following:

ActionMenu Item

Press the OK button.Settings

Press the OK button.MyKey

Press and hold the OK button until a confirmation message
appears in the information display.

Clear MyKeys

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MyKey™

CHECKING MYKEY SYSTEM STATUS

You can find information about your
programmed MyKeys by using the
information display. See Information

Displays (page 106).

MyKey Distance

Tracks the distance when drivers use a
MyKey. The only way to delete the
accumulated distance is by using an admin
key to clear all 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.

Number of MyKeys

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
all MyKeys have been deleted.

Number of Admin Keys

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

USING MYKEY WITH REMOTE START SYSTEMS

The system is not compatible with
non-Ford remote start systems.

MYKEY – TROUBLESHOOTING

- VEHICLES WITHOUT: PUSH
BUTTON START

What is an admin key?

• An admin key is a key that has not been
created as a MyKey. See Creating a

MyKey (page 52).

Why can I not create a MyKey?

• The key used to switch the ignition on
is not an admin key.

• The key used to switch the ignition on
is the only admin key. There always has
to be at least one admin key.

Why can I not program a MyKey?

• The key used to switch the ignition on
is not an admin key.

• No MyKeys are created. See Creating
a MyKey (page 52).

Why can I not clear the MyKeys?

• The key used to switch the ignition on
is not an admin key.

• No MyKeys are created. See Creating
a MyKey (page 52).

Why does the MyKey distance not
accumulate?

• The key used to start the engine is an
admin key.

• No MyKeys are created. See Creating
a MyKey (page 52).

• The MyKeys have been cleared.

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MyKey™

MYKEY – TROUBLESHOOTING

- VEHICLES WITH: PUSH
BUTTON START

What is an admin key?

• An admin key is a key that has not been
created as a MyKey. See Creating a

MyKey (page 52).

Why can I not create a MyKey?

• The admin key is not placed in the
backup position. See Passive Key
Backup Position (page 50).

• The key used to switch the ignition on
is not an admin key.

• The key used to switch the ignition on
is the only admin key. There always has
to be at least one admin key.

• The last MyKey was created without
switching the ignition off.

Why can I not program a MyKey?

• The admin key is not inside your
vehicle.

• The key used to switch the ignition on
is not an admin key.

• No MyKeys are created. See Creating
a MyKey (page 52).

Why can I not clear the MyKeys?

• The admin key is not inside your
vehicle.

• The key used to switch the ignition on
is not an admin key.

• No MyKeys are created. See Creating
a MyKey (page 52).

Why does the MyKey distance not
accumulate?

• The key used to start the engine is an
admin key.

• An admin key and a MyKey are inside
your vehicle.

• No MyKeys are created. See Creating
a MyKey (page 52).

• The MyKeys have been cleared.

Why can I not start the engine with
a MyKey?

• An admin key and a MyKey are inside
your vehicle.

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MyKey™

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING

Note: Check your vehicle is locked before

leaving it unattended.

Note: Do not leave your keys in your vehicle.

Power Door Locks

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

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Unlock.A
Lock.B

Door Lock Indicator

An LED on the door window trim
illuminates when you lock the door. It
remains on for up to 5 minutes after you
switch the ignition off.

Door Lock Switch Inhibitor

When you electronically lock your vehicle
while the ignition is off, the power door lock
switch will no longer operate after 20
seconds. You must unlock your vehicle with
the remote control, or switch the ignition
on to restore function to these switches.
You can switch this feature on or off in the
Information Display. See Information

Displays (page 106).

Remote Control

You can only use the remote control when
your vehicle is stationary.

Unlocking the Doors

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Press the button to unlock all
doors. The direction indicators
will flash.

Note: The driver door can be unlocked with
the key if the remote control is not
functioning.

Note: When you leave your vehicle
unattended for several weeks, the remote
control turns off. Your vehicle must be
unlocked and the engine started using the
key. Unlocking and starting your vehicle
once enables the remote control.

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. You can switch this
feature on or off in the Information Display.
See Information Displays (page 106).

Central Locking

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Press the button to lock all
doors. One short flash of the

direction indicators confirms that
all the doors have been locked and that
the alarm has been armed.

Mislock

This warns you that your vehicle has not
locked.

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Doors and Locks

When you press the lock button once, the
direction indicators do not flash if:

• Any door or the luggage compartment
is open.

• The hood is open on vehicles that have
an anti-theft alarm or remote start.

When you press the lock button again
within three seconds, the horn sounds
indicating that your vehicle has pre-locked
while a door is open. You can switch this
feature on or off in the Information Display.
See Information Displays (page 106).

Double Locking the Doors

WARNING: Do not use double

locking when passengers or animals are
inside your vehicle. The doors cannot be
unlocked or opened from the inside when
double locked.

Double locking is a theft protection feature
that prevents someone from opening the
doors from the inside. It will only operate
if all of the doors are fully closed.

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Press the button twice within
three seconds. Three short

flashes of the direction
indicators confirms that all the doors have
been double locked and that the alarm has
been armed.

Auto Relock

The doors automatically relock if you do
not open a door within 45 seconds of
unlocking the doors with the remote
control. The door locks and the alarm
return to their previous state. You can
disable this function from the Information
Display. See Information Displays (page

106).

Autounlock

Autounlock unlocks all the doors when all
of the following occur:

• The ignition is on, all the doors are
closed and your vehicle is moving at a
speed greater than 20 km/h (12 mph).

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

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

You can switch this feature on or off in the
Information Display. See Information

Displays (page 106).

Locking and Unlocking the Doors
From Inside

Use the power door lock control.

Locking and Unlocking the Doors
with the Key Blade

Locking with the Key Blade

Turn the top of the key toward the front of
your vehicle.

Double Locking with the Key Blade

Turn the top of the key toward the front of
your vehicle twice within three seconds.

Unlocking with the Key Blade

Turn the top of the key toward the rear of
your vehicle.

Note: If the child safety locks are on and
you pull the interior door handle, you will
only switch off the emergency locking, not
the child safety lock. You can only open the
doors using the exterior door handle.

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Doors and Locks

Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Individually with the Key Blade

Locking

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

Left-Hand Side

Turn clockwise to lock.

Right-Hand Side

Turn counterclockwise to lock.

Unlocking

If the central locking function fails to
operate, unlock the driver door and then
unlock all other doors individually by
pulling the interior door handles.

Note: If the doors have been unlocked using
this method, the doors must be locked
individually until the central locking function
has been repaired.

KEYLESS ENTRY

General Information

The system does not function if:

• Your vehicle battery has no charge.

• The passive key frequencies are

jammed.

• The passive key battery has no charge.

Note: If the system does not function, you
need to use the key blade to lock and unlock
your vehicle.

The system allows you to operate your
vehicle without the use of a key or remote
control.

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Passive locking and unlocking requires a
valid passive key to be located within one
of the three external detection ranges.
These are located approximately 1 m (3 ft)
from the front door handles and the
liftgate.

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

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Passive Key

Note: A valid passive key must be located

within the detection range of the door in
order to lock or unlock your vehicle.

Your vehicle can be locked and unlocked
with the passive key. You can use the
passive key as a remote control. See

Locking and Unlocking (page 57).

Unlocking Your Vehicle

Note: When your vehicle remains locked

for longer than three days, the system enters
an energy-saving mode. This is to prevent
your vehicle battery running out of charge.
When your vehicle is unlocked while in this
mode, the reaction time of the system may
be a little longer than normal. To exit the
energy-saving mode, unlock your vehicle.

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With your passive key within 1 m (3 ft) of
your vehicle, touch the unlock sensor on
the back of the exterior door handle for a
few seconds, and then pull on the door
handle to unlock your vehicle. Be careful
to not touch the lock sensor or pull the
door handle too quickly or your vehicle may
remain locked. When unlocking your
vehicle, a slight delay is required for your
vehicle to verify the passive key.

Unlocking Only the Driver Door

You can program the system so that only
the driver door is unlocked. See Remote
Control (page 45).

If the unlocking function is reprogrammed
so that only the driver door is unlocked, the
following occurs:

• If the driver door is the first door
opened, all the other doors remain
locked. All the other doors can be
unlocked from inside your vehicle by
pressing the unlock button. The other
doors can be unlocked individually by
pulling the interior door handle on the
respective door.

• If the front passenger door is the first
door opened, all the doors unlock.

Locking Your Vehicle

Note: If you do not touch a locking sensor

your vehicle remains unlocked.
Note: On some vehicles, locking sensors

are located on all four doors.
Note: When locking your vehicle, do not

grip the door handle.
Note: Keep the door handle surface clean

to make sure the system operates correctly.

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With your passive key within 1 m (3 ft) of
your vehicle, touch the exterior door handle
lock sensor for approximately one second
to lock your vehicle. Be careful to not touch
the unlock sensor on the back of the door
handle at the same time or your vehicle
may remain unlocked. After locking, you
can immediately pull on the door handle
to confirm locking occurred without
inadvertently unlocking your vehicle.

For central locking and to arm the alarm,
touch a locking sensor once. For double
locking and to arm the alarm, touch a
locking sensor twice within three seconds.

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Doors and Locks

Opening the Liftgate

Note: If the doors are locked and you close

the liftgate with the passive key inside the
luggage compartment, the liftgate reopens.

Note: If a second valid passive key is
located within the liftgate detection range,
the liftgate can be closed.

Press the liftgate release button to open
the liftgate.

Disabled Passive Keys

Any key left inside your vehicle interior
when it is locked becomes disabled.

You cannot use a disabled key to switch
the ignition on or start the engine.

You must enable all passive keys again in
order to use them.

To enable all your passive keys, unlock your
vehicle using a passive key that has not
been disabled or the remote control
unlocking function.

All passive keys then become enabled if
you switch the ignition on or you start your
vehicle with a valid key.

Locking and Unlocking the Doors
with the Key Blade

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Slide the release on the back of the remote
control and pivot the cover off to access
the key blade. See Remote Control
(page 45).

Note: Only the driver door handle has a lock
cylinder.

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MANUAL LIFTGATE

WARNING: It is extremely

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

WARNING: Make sure that you fully
close the liftgate to prevent exhaust
fumes from entering your vehicle. If you
are unable to fully close the liftgate,
open the air vents or the windows to
allow fresh air to enter your vehicle.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury or death.

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 button located in the top of the
liftgate pull cup handle to unlatch the
liftgate, and then pull on the outside
handle.

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.

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Liftgate

POWER LIFTGATE

WARNING: It is extremely

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

WARNING: Make sure that you fully
close the liftgate to prevent exhaust
fumes from entering your vehicle. If you
are unable to fully close the liftgate,
open the air vents or the windows to
allow fresh air to enter your vehicle.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury or death.

WARNING: Keep keys out of reach
of children. Do not allow children to
operate or play near an open or moving
power liftgate. You should supervise the
operation of the power liftgate at all
times.

Note: Make sure that you close the liftgate
before operating or moving your vehicle,
especially in an enclosure, like a garage or
a parking structure. This could damage the
liftgate and its components.

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

For automatic transmissions, the liftgate
only operates with the transmission in park
(P).

If there is a problem with the open or close
request, a tone will sound for one of the
following reasons:

• The ignition is on and the transmission
is not in park (P).

• The vehicle battery charge is low.

• Your vehicle speed is more than

approximately 5 km/h (3 mph).

If the liftgate starts to close after it has
fully opened, this indicates there may be
excessive weight on the liftgate or a
possible strut failure. A repetitive tone
sounds and the liftgate closes under
control. If the liftgate continues to close
after opening, have the system checked
by an authorized dealer.

Opening and Closing the Liftgate

WARNING: Make sure all persons

are clear of the power liftgate area
before using the power liftgate control.

Note: Make sure the area behind your
vehicle is free from obstruction and that
there is enough room for you to operate the
liftgate.

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

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

From the Instrument Panel

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With the transmission in park
(P), press the button on the
instrument panel.

Remote Control

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Press the button twice within
three seconds.

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Liftgate

Outside Control Button

Opening the Liftgate

1. Unlock the liftgate with the remote
control or power door unlock control.
If an intelligent access key is within 1 m
(3 ft) of the liftgate, the liftgate unlocks
when you press the liftgate release
button.

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2. Press the control button located in the
top of the liftgate pull-cup handle.

Note: Allow the system to open the
liftgate. Manually pushing or pulling the
liftgate may turn on obstacle detection and
stop the power operation or reverse its
direction. Manually interfering with the
liftgate motion may also replicate a strut
failure.

Stopping the Liftgate Movement

Note: Do not apply sudden excessive force

to the liftgate while it is in motion. This
could damage the power liftgate and its
components.

You can stop the liftgate movement by
doing any of the following:

• Pressing the liftgate control button.

• Pressing the liftgate button on the

remote control twice.

• Pressing the liftgate button on the
instrument panel.

• Moving your foot under and away from
the center rear bumper in a single-kick
motion.

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*

This method only works for vehicles with

the hands-free liftgate feature.

Setting the Liftgate Open Height

1. Open the liftgate.

2. Stop the liftgate movement by pressing
the control button on the liftgate when
it reaches the desired height.

Note: Once the liftgate has stopped
moving, you can also manually move it to
the desired height.

3. Press and hold the liftgate control
button on the liftgate until you hear a
tone, indicating programming is
complete.

Note: You can only use the liftgate control
button to program the height.

Note: You cannot program the height if the
liftgate position is too low.

The new open liftgate height is recalled
when the power liftgate is opened. To
change the programmed height, repeat the
above procedure. Once you open the
power liftgate, you can manually move it
to a different height.

Note: The system recalls the new
programmed height until you reprogram it,
even if you disconnect the battery.

To fully open the power liftgate with a
lowered open height, push it upward
manually after it has stopped moving.

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Liftgate

Obstacle Detection

When Closing the Liftgate

The system stops when it detects an
obstacle. A tone sounds and the system
reverses to open. When you remove the
obstacle, you can power close the liftgate.

Note: Entering your vehicle while the
liftgate is closing can cause your vehicle to
bounce and activate obstacle detection. To
prevent this, let the power liftgate close
completely before you enter your vehicle.
Before driving off, check the instrument
cluster for a liftgate or door ajar message or
warning indicator. Failure to do this could
result in unintentionally leaving the liftgate
open while driving.

When Opening the Liftgate

The system stops when it detects an
obstacle and a tone sounds. Once you
remove the obstacle, you can continue to
operate the liftgate.

Hands-Free Feature

Make sure you have an intelligent access
transmitter within 1 m (3 ft) of the liftgate.

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1. Move your foot under and away from
the rear bumper detection area in a
single-kick motion. Do not move your
foot sideways or the sensors may not
detect the motion. Kick between the
exhaust and hitch if your vehicle is
equipped with a hitch.

2. The liftgate will power open or close.

Note: Allow the system to open the
liftgate. Manually pushing or pulling the
liftgate may turn on obstacle detection and
stop the power operation or reverse its
direction. Manually interfering with the
liftgate motion may also replicate a strut
failure.

Note: Splashing water may cause the
hands-free liftgate to open. Keep the
intelligent access key away from the rear
bumper detection area when washing your
vehicle.

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PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM

Principle of Operation

The system prevents someone from
starting the engine with an incorrectly
coded key.

Note: Always take your keys and lock all
doors when leaving your vehicle.

Coded Keys

If you lose a key, you can obtain a
replacement from an authorized dealer. If
possible, provide them with the key
number from the tag provided with the
original keys. You can also obtain extra
keys from an authorized dealer.

Note: Have all of your remaining keys
erased and recoded if you lose a key. Have
replacement keys coded together with
recoding your remaining keys. Ask an
authorized dealer for more information.

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.

Arming the Engine Immobilizer

The engine immobilizer arms after a short
period of time when you switch the ignition
off.

Disarming the Engine Immobilizer

The engine immobilizer disarms when you
switch the ignition on with a correctly
coded key.

If you are unable to start your vehicle with
a correctly coded key, have your vehicle
checked by an authorized dealer.

ANTI-THEFT ALARM ­VEHICLES WITH: INTEGRAL
BATTERY

Perimeter Alarm

The perimeter alarm is a deterrent against
unauthorized access to your vehicle
through the doors and the hood.

Interior Sensors

The interior sensors are in the overhead
console.

When you lock your vehicle and arm the
alarm, the sensors are designed to detect
any movement inside your vehicle.

Note: Do not cover the interior sensors.

Inclination Sensors

When you lock your vehicle and arm the
alarm, the sensors are designed to detect
an attempt to raise your vehicle, for
example to remove a wheel or to tow it
away.

Battery Back-up Sounder (If Equipped)

The battery back-up sounder is an
additional alarm component that has its
own battery and sounds a siren if the
vehicle battery or the battery back-up
sounder is disconnected. The system arms
when you lock your vehicle and the ignition
is off.

Triggering the Alarm

When armed, the alarm is triggered in any
of the following ways:

• If someone opens a door, the liftgate
or the hood without a valid key or
remote control.

• If you switch your vehicle on without a
correctly coded key.

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Security

• If the interior sensors detect movement
inside your vehicle.

• If the inclination sensors detect an
attempt to raise your vehicle.

• If someone disconnects the vehicle
battery or the battery back-up sounder.

If the alarm is triggered, the alarm horn
sounds for 30 seconds and the hazard
flasher flashes for 5 minutes.

Any further attempts to carry out one of
the above sounds the alarm again.

Full and Reduced Guard

Full Guard

Full guard is the standard setting.
In full guard, the interior sensors are on

when you arm the alarm.

Note: Do not arm the alarm with full guard
if passengers, animals or other moving
objects are inside your vehicle.

Reduced Guard

In reduced guard, the inclination and
interior sensors are off when you arm the
alarm.

Selecting Full or Reduced Guard

You can select full or reduced guard using
the information display. See General

Information (page 106).

Ask on Exit (If Equipped)

You can set the information display to ask
you each time which level of guard you
wish to set. See General Information
(page 106).

Arming the Alarm

The alarm arms when you lock your vehicle
and the ignition is off. See Doors and

Locks (page 57).

Disarming the Alarm

Vehicles Without Keyless Entry

Disarm and silence the alarm by unlocking
the doors with the key and switching your
vehicle on with a correctly coded key, or by
unlocking the doors with the remote
control.

Vehicles with Keyless Entry

Perimeter Alarm

Disarm and silence the alarm by unlocking
the doors and switching your vehicle on, or
by unlocking the doors with the remote
control.

Note: A valid passive key must be within
the detection range of that door. See

Keyless Entry (page 59).

Category One Alarm

Disarm and silence the alarm by unlocking
the doors and switching your vehicle on, or
by unlocking the doors or the liftgate with
the remote control.

Note: A valid passive key must be within
the detection range of that door. See
Keyless Entry (page 59).

ANTI-THEFT ALARM ­VEHICLES WITH: INTERIOR
SENSOR

Alarm System

Note: Do not arm the alarm with full guard

if passengers, animals or other moving
objects are inside your vehicle. The alarm
could unintentionally turn on.

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Security

Perimeter Alarm

The perimeter alarm is a deterrent against
unauthorized access to your vehicle
through the doors and the hood. It also
protects the audio unit.

Interior Sensors

The interior lamp unit sensors are located
in the overhead console.

Note: Do not cover up the interior lamp unit
sensors.

The sensors act as a deterrent against
unauthorized intrusion by sensing any
movement inside your vehicle.

Inclination Sensors

When you lock your vehicle and arm the
alarm, the sensors are designed to detect
an attempt to raise your vehicle, for
example to remove a wheel or to tow it
away.

Triggering the Alarm

Once armed, the alarm is triggered in any
of the following ways:

• If someone opens a door, the liftgate
or the hood without a valid key or
remote control.

• If you switch your vehicle on without a
correctly coded key.

• If the interior sensors detect movement
within your vehicle.

If the alarm is triggered, the alarm horn will
sound for 30 seconds and the hazard
warning flasher will flash for five minutes.

Any further attempts to perform one of the
above will trigger the alarm again.

Full and Reduced Guard

Full Guard

Full guard is the standard setting.
In full guard, the interior sensors are on

when you arm the alarm.

Reduced Guard

In reduced guard, the interior sensors are
off when you arm the alarm.

Selecting Full or Reduced Guard

You can select full or reduced guard using
the information display. See General

Information (page 106).

Ask on Exit (If Equipped)

You can set the information display to ask
you each time which level of guard you
wish to set.

Using the information display controls, scroll to:

Action and DescriptionMessage

Press the OK button.Settings

Press the OK button.Vehicle settings

Press the OK button.Alarm

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Security

Action and DescriptionMessage

Press the OK button.Ask on exit

Appears in the information display each time you switch your
vehicle off.

Reduced guard

If you wish to arm the alarm with reduced guard, press the
OK button when this message appears.
If you wish to arm the alarm with full guard, leave your vehicle
without pressing the OK button.

Note: Selecting reduced guard does not set the alarm permanently to reduced guard. It
sets it to reduced guard only for the current locking cycle.

Arming the Alarm

To arm the alarm, lock your vehicle. See

Doors and Locks (page 57).

Disarming the Alarm

Vehicles Without Keyless Entry

Disarm and silence the alarm by unlocking
the doors with the key and switching your
vehicle on with a correctly coded key or
unlocking the doors with the remote
control.

Vehicles with Keyless Entry

Note: A valid passive key must be located

within the detection range of that door for
keyless entry. See Keyless Entry (page 59).

Disarm and silence the alarm by unlocking
the doors and switching your vehicle on or
unlocking the doors with the remote
control.

ANTI-THEFT ALARM ­VEHICLES WITH: PERIMETER
ALARM

The perimeter alarm is a deterrent against
unauthorized access to your vehicle
through the doors and the hood. If the
alarm is triggered, the alarm horn sounds
and the hazard flasher flashes.

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

Arming the Alarm

The alarm arms when you lock your
vehicle. See Doors and Locks (page 57).

Disarming the Alarm

Vehicles Without Keyless Entry

Disarm and silence the alarm by unlocking
the doors with the key and switching your
vehicle on with a correctly coded key, or by
unlocking the doors with the remote
control.

Vehicles With Keyless Entry

Disarm and silence the alarm by unlocking
the doors and switching your vehicle on, or
by unlocking the doors with the remote
control.

Note: A valid passive key must be within
the detection range of that door. See
Keyless Entry (page 59).

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Security

ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL - VEHICLES WITH: MANUAL ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMN

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 141).

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.

ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL - VEHICLES WITH: POWER ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMN

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 141).

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Steering Wheel

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Use the control on the side of the steering
column to adjust the position.

To adjust:

• Tilt: Press the top or bottom of the
control.

• Telescope: Press the front or rear of
the control.

End of Travel Position

The steering column sets a stopping
position just short of the end of the column
position to prevent damage to the steering
column. A new stopping position sets if the
steering column encounters an object
when tilting or telescoping.

To reset the steering column to its normal
stopping position:

1. Confirm there is nothing obstructing
the motion of the steering column.

2. Press and hold the steering column
control until the steering column stops
moving.

3. Press the steering column control
again. The steering column may begin
to move again.

4. When the steering column stops,
continue holding the control for an
additional few seconds.

5. Repeat for each direction as necessary.

A new stopping position is set. The next
time you tilt or telescope the steering
column, it will stop just short of the end of
the column position.

Memory Feature

You can save and recall the steering
column position with the memory function.
See Memory Function (page 147).

Note: Pressing the adjustment control
during memory recall cancels the operation.

Easy Entry and Exit Feature

When you switch the ignition off, the
steering column will move to allow extra
room to exit your vehicle. The column will
return to the previous setting when you
switch the ignition on. You can enable or
disable this feature in the information
display. See Information Displays (page

106).

HEATED STEERING WHEEL (IF

EQUIPPED)

Switch the heated steering wheel on and
off using the touchscreen.

Touch the button to switch the
heated steering wheel on and
off.

Note: You can use the heated steering
wheel only when the engine is running.

Note: The system uses a sensor and is
designed to control the temperature of the
steering wheel and to prevent it from
overheating.

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Steering Wheel

Note: In warm temperatures, the steering

wheel quickly reaches its maximum
temperature and the system reduces the
current to the heating element. This could
cause you to think that the system has
stopped working but it has not. This is
normal.

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Steering Wheel

WINDSHIELD WIPERS

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

Note: Fully defrost the windshield before
you switch the windshield wipers on.

Note: Make sure that you switch the
windshield wipers off before entering a car
wash.

Note: If streaks or smears appear on the
windshield, clean the windshield and the
wiper blades. See Checking the Wiper
Blades (page 337). If that does not resolve
the issue, install new wiper blades. See
Changing the Front Wiper Blades (page

337).
Note: Do not operate the wipers on a dry

windshield. This may scratch the glass or
damage the wiper blades. Always use the
windshield washers before wiping a dry
windshield.

Intermittent Wipe

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

Use the rotary control to adjust the
intermittent wipe interval.

Note: When your vehicle speed increases,
the interval between intermittent wipes may
decrease.

AUTOWIPERS (IF EQUIPPED)

Autowipers uses a rain sensor in the area
around the interior mirror. The wipers
operate when the rain sensor detects
water on the windshield in front of it. The
rain sensor continues to monitor the
amount of water and adjusts the speed of
the wipers.

You can switch autowipers on or off in the
information display.

Note: If you switch autowipers off in the
information display, the windshield wipers
operate in intermittent mode.

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Wipers and Washers

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High sensitivity.A
Autowipers on.B
Low sensitivity.C

Move the wiper lever upward to the first
position to switch autowipers on.

Use the rotary control to adjust the
sensitivity of the autowipers. When you
select low sensitivity, the wipers operate
when the sensor detects a large amount
of water on the windshield. When you
select high sensitivity, the wipers operate
when the sensor detects a small amount
of water on the windshield.

Note: Keep the outside of the windshield
clean. The rain sensor is very sensitive and
the wipers may operate if dirt, mist or
insects hit the windshield.

If you leave autowipers on, it may not
operate when you switch the ignition on
during freezing temperatures. This is
because the system has deactivated the
rain sensor to prevent damage to the
windshield wipers. Defrost the windshield
before reactivating the rain sensor. You
can reactivate the rain sensor by moving
the rotary control or switching autowipers
off and on.

Note: Fully defrost the windshield before
you switch the windshield wipers on.

Note: Make sure that you switch the
windshield wipers off before entering a car
wash.

Wet or winter weather conditions could
cause unexpected wiping or smearing.

To keep the windshield clear:

• Lower the sensitivity of the autowipers
to reduce the amount of smearing on
the windshield.

• Switch autowipers off.

Note: If streaks or smears appear on the
windshield, clean the windshield and the
wiper blades. See Checking the Wiper
Blades (page 337). If that does not resolve
the issue, install new wiper blades. See
Changing the Front Wiper Blades (page

337).

Settings

To switch autowipers on or off, use the information display controls on the steering
wheel to select the following:

ActionMenu Item

Press the OK button.Settings

Press the OK button.Vehicle settings

Press the OK button.Wipers

Press the OK button.Rain sensing

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Wipers and Washers

WINDSHIELD WASHERS

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Pull the lever toward you to operate the
windshield washers. When you release the
lever, the wipers operate for a short time.
A courtesy wipe occurs a short time after
the wipers stop to clear any remaining
washer fluid.

The wiper blades distribute washer fluid
directly onto the windshield only when the
wipers are moving upward.

You can switch courtesy wipe on or off in
the information display.

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

Settings

To switch courtesy wipe on or off, use the information display controls on the
steering wheel to select the following:

ActionMenu Item

Press the OK button.Settings

Press the OK button.Vehicle settings

Press the OK button.Wipers

Press the OK button.Courtesy wipe

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Wipers and Washers

REAR WINDOW WIPER AND WASHERS (IF EQUIPPED)

Rear Window Wiper

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Intermittent wipe.A
Continuous wipe.B
Rear window wiper off.C

The rear window wiper also turns on when
you shift into reverse and the windshield
wipers are on.

You can switch reverse wipe off in the
information display.

Note: Make sure that you switch the rear
window wiper off before entering a car
wash.

Settings

To switch reverse wipe on or off, use the information display controls on the
steering wheel to select the following:

ActionMenu Item

Press the OK button.Settings

Press the OK button.Vehicle settings

Press the OK button.Wipers

Press the OK button.Reverse wiper

Rear Window Washer

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Push the lever away from you to operate
the rear window washer. When you release
the lever, the wiper operates for a short
time.

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

HEADLAMP WASHERS (IF

EQUIPPED)

If you operate the windshield washers
when the headlamps are on, the headlamp
washers turn on.

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Wipers and Washers

Note: The headlamp washers do not

operate every time you use the windshield
washers. This is to prevent the washer fluid
reservoir from emptying quickly.

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Wipers and Washers

GENERAL INFORMATION

Condensation in the Exterior Front
Lamps and Rear Lamps

Exterior front lamps and rear 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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Off.A
Parking lamps, instrument panel

lamps, license plate lamps and
tail lamps.

B

Headlamps.C

Note: Prolonged use of the parking lamps
causes the battery to run out of charge.

Note: Parking lamps may turn off
automatically. This prevents the vehicle
battery from running out of charge.

Parking Lamps (If Equipped)

Switch the ignition off.

Both Sides

Select position B on the lighting control to
switch the parking lamps on.

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Lighting

One Side

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A

B

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

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.

Headlamp Flasher

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

AUTOLAMPS

WARNING: The system does not

relieve you of your responsibility to drive
with due care and attention. You may
need to override the system if it does not
turn the headlamps on in low visibility
conditions, for example daytime fog.

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

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Lighting

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.

Note: If you switch the autolamps on, you
cannot switch the high beams on until the
system turns the low beams on.

Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps

When you switch the autolamps on, the
headlamps turn on within 10 seconds of
switching the wipers on. They turn off
approximately 60 seconds after you switch
the windshield wipers off.

The headlamps do not turn on with the
wipers:

• During a single wipe.

• When using the windshield washers.

• If the wipers are in intermittent mode.

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

INSTRUMENT LIGHTING DIMMER

The instrument lighting dimmer buttons
are on the lighting control.

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E291298

Repeatedly press one of the
buttons to adjust the brightness.

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 lever toward you again
or switching the ignition on.

AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROL

WARNING: The system does not

relieve you of your responsibility to drive
with due care and attention. You may
need to override the system if it does not
turn the high beams on or off.

WARNING: You may need to
override the system when approaching
other road users.

WARNING: You may need to
override the system during inclement
weather.

WARNING: Do not use the system
in poor visibility, for example fog, heavy
rain, spray or snow.

WARNING: The system may not
switch the high beams off if the lights of
oncoming vehicles are hidden by
obstacles, for example guard rails.

WARNING: Inspect and replace the
windshield wiper blades regularly to
make sure the camera sensor has a clear
view. The windshield wiper blades must
be the correct length.

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Lighting

About Automatic High Beam
Control

The system is designed to turn the high
beams on if all of the following occur:

• You switched the system on in the
information display.

• You set the lighting control to the
autolamps position.

• The ambient light level is low enough
that high beams are required.

• There is no traffic in front of your
vehicle.

• Your vehicle speed is greater than
approximately 40 km/h (25 mph).

The system is designed to turn the high
beams off if any of the following occur:

• You switch the system off in the
information display.

• You set the lighting control to any
position except autolamps.

• You switch the rear fog lamps on.

• The ambient light level is high enough

that high beams are not required.

• The system detects an approaching
vehicle's headlamps or rear lamps.

• The system detects severe rain, snow
or fog.

• The system detects street lighting.

• The camera has reduced visibility.

• Your vehicle speed falls below

approximately 30 km/h (19 mph).

Switching Automatic High Beam Control On or Off

To switch the system on or off, use the information display controls on the steering
wheel to select the following:

ActionMenu Item

Press the OK button.Settings

Press the OK button.Vehicle settings

Press the OK button.Lighting

Press the OK button.Auto highbeam

Automatic High Beam Indicator

It illuminates to confirm when
the system is ready to assist.

Overriding Automatic High Beam
Control

Push the lever away from you to switch
between high beam and low beam.

GLARE-FREE HIGH BEAM

WARNING: The system does not

relieve you of your responsibility to drive
with due care and attention. You may
need to override the system if it does not
turn the high beams on or off.

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Lighting

WARNING: You may need to

override the system when approaching
other road users.

WARNING: You may need to
override the system during inclement
weather.

WARNING: Do not use the system
in poor visibility, for example fog, heavy
rain, spray or snow.

WARNING: The system may not
adapt the high beams to avoid glare if
the lights of oncoming vehicles are
hidden by obstacles, for example guard
rails.

WARNING: Inspect and replace the
windshield wiper blades regularly to
make sure the camera sensor has a clear
view. The windshield wiper blades must
be the correct length.

About Glare-Free High Beam

The system is designed to prevent you
from distracting other road users when the
high beams are on.

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Normal High Beam.A
Glare-Free High Beam.B

The system is designed to turn the high
beams on if all of the following occur:

• You switched the system on in the
information display.

• You set the lighting control to the
autolamps position.

• The ambient light level is low enough
that high beams are required.

• Your vehicle speed is greater than
approximately 40 km/h (25 mph).

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Lighting

The system is designed to adapt the high
beams to avoid glare if all of the following
occur:

• You switched the system on in the
information display.

• You set the lighting control to the
autolamps position.

• The system detects an approaching
vehicle's headlamps or rear lamps.

The high beam headlamp
indicator remains on when the
system adapts the high beams

to avoid glare.

The system is designed to turn the high
beams off if any of the following occur:

• You switch the system off in the
information display.

• You set the lighting control to any
position except autolamps.

• You switch the rear fog lamps on.

• The system detects severe rain, snow

or fog.

• The system detects street lighting.

• The camera has reduced visibility.

• Your vehicle speed falls below

approximately 30 km/h (19 mph).

• The deactivation speed is lower on
curves.

Switching Glare-Free High Beam On or Off

To switch the system on or off, use the information display controls on the steering
wheel to select the following:

ActionMenu Item

Press the OK button.Settings

Press the OK button.Vehicle settings

Press the OK button.Lighting

Press the OK button.Auto Highbeam

Glare-Free High Beam Indicator

It illuminates to confirm when
the system is ready to assist.

Overriding Glare-Free High Beam

Push the lever away from you to switch
between high beam and low beam.

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Lighting

FRONT FOG LAMPS

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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.

Note: Only use fog lamps during reduced
visibility, for example, fog, snow or heavy
rain.

Note: If you switch autolamps on, you can
only switch the fog lamps on once
autolamps has turned the headlamps on.

REAR FOG LAMPS

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

You can only switch the rear fog lamps on
when either the front fog lamps or low
beam headlamps are on.

Note: Only use the rear fog lamps when
visibility is less than 50 m (164 ft).

Note: Do not use the rear fog lamps when
it is raining or snowing.

Note: If you switch autolamps on, you can
only switch the fog lamps on once
autolamps has turned the headlamps on.

HEADLAMP LEVELING

To adjust the level of the headlamp
beams, do the following:

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1

2

2

1. Press to release the control.

2. Rotate the control in accordance with
your vehicle load to prevent you from
distracting other road users when the
headlamps are on.

Note: Set the control to zero when your
vehicle is unloaded.

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Lighting

Note: Set the headlamp beams to give

between 35–100 m (115–328 ft) of road
surface illumination when your vehicle is
partially or fully loaded.

3. Press to close the control.

ADAPTIVE HEADLAMPS

The headlamp beams move in the same
direction as the steering wheel. This
provides more visibility when driving
around curves.

A. Without adaptive headlamps
B. With adaptive headlamps

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The system will only work with the lighting
control switch in the autolamp position.

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Note: There may be a delay of up to five
seconds before the system will operate
when the vehicle is first driven.

Note: The system is only active at speeds
above 5 km/h (3 mph).

When the vehicle is started, the lamps
track to a predetermined position, then
back to center to alert the driver that the
system is working properly.

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Lighting

CORNERING LAMPS

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Headlamp beam.A
Cornering lamp beam.B

The cornering lamps illuminate the inside
of a corner when you are turning the
steering wheel.

DIRECTION INDICATORS

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

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Lighting

Note: Tap the lever up or down to make the

direction indicators flash three times to
indicate a lane change.

INTERIOR LAMPS

Switching All of the Interior Lamps
On and Off

Press the button on the
overhead console.

Switching the Front Interior Lamps
On and Off

Press the button on the
overhead console.

Switching the Rear Interior Lamps
On and Off

Second Row Interior Lamps

Press the button on the interior
lamp.

Third Row Interior Lamps

Press the button on the interior
lamp.

Interior Lamp Function

When you switch the interior lamp function
on, the interior lamps turn on if:

• You open a door.

• You press a remote control button.

• You switch the ignition off.

Switching the Interior Lamp Function
On and Off

Press the button on the
overhead console.

Note: The indicator illuminates amber when
the interior lamp function is off.

AMBIENT LIGHTING

Adjust the ambient lighting using the
touchscreen.

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POWER WINDOWS

WARNING: Do not leave children

unattended in your vehicle and do not
let them play with the power windows.
They may seriously injure themselves.

WARNING: When closing the
power windows, you should verify they
are free of obstructions and make sure
that children and pets are not in the
proximity of the window openings.

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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

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

One-Touch Up

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

Resetting One-Touch Up

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

2. Release the control.

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

4. Repeat the procedure if the window
does not close automatically.

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

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.

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Pull up the window switch and hold within
two seconds of the window reaching the
bounce-back position. The window travels
up with no bounce-back protection. The
window stops if you release the switch
before the window is fully closed.

Accessory Delay

You can use the window controls for
several minutes after switching off the
ignition or until opening either front door.

GLOBAL OPENING AND CLOSING

Using Global Opening

1. Press and release the unlock button on
the remote control.

2. Press and hold the unlock button on
the remote control.

3. Release the button when the windows
and moonroof start to open.

Note: The moonroof stops in the vent
position.

Press the lock or the unlock button on the
remote control to stop global opening.

Note: You can use global opening for a
short period of time when you unlock your
vehicle using the remote control.

Switching Global Opening On and Off

To switch global opening on or off, use the information display controls on the
steering wheel to select the following:

ActionMenu Item

Press the OK button.Settings

Press the OK button.Vehicle

Press the OK button.Windows

Press the OK button.Remote

Using Global Closing

WARNING: When closing the

power windows, verify they are free of
obstruction and make sure that children
and pets are not in the proximity of the
window openings.

1. Press and hold the lock button on the
remote control.

2. Release the button when the windows
and moonroof start to close.

Press the lock or the unlock button on the
remote control to stop global closing.

Note: Bounce-back is on during global
closing. See Power Windows (page 88).

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Switching Global Closing On and Off

To switch global closing on or off, use the information display controls on the
steering wheel to select the following:

ActionMenu Item

Press the OK button.Settings

Press the OK button.Vehicle

Press the OK button.Windows

Press the OK button.Remote

EXTERIOR MIRRORS

Power Exterior Mirrors

WARNING: Do not adjust the

mirrors when your vehicle is moving. This
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, serious personal injury or death.

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Left-hand mirror.A
Adjustment control.B
Right-hand mirror.C

To adjust a mirror:

1. Press A or C to select the mirror you
want to adjust. The control lights.

2. Press B to adjust the mirror's position.

3. Press the mirror control again. The light
turns off.

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.

Power-Folding Mirrors (If Equipped)

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To fold both mirrors, make sure you switch
your vehicle on (with the ignition in
accessory mode or the engine running) and
then:

1. Press the control to fold the mirrors.

2. Press the control again to unfold.

Note: Once you press the control, you
cannot stop the mirrors midway through
their movement. Wait until the mirrors stop
moving and press the control again.

Auto-Folding Mirrors (If Equipped)

Note: The auto-fold mirrors operate only if

they are in an unfolded position. If you
folded the mirrors using the power-folding
control, then you must unfold the mirrors
using the power-folding control so the
auto-fold feature can work.

The mirrors fold automatically when you
lock the vehicle. The mirrors unfold when
you unlock the vehicle.

You can switch this feature on or off using
the vehicle settings menu in the
information display.

Loose Mirror

If your power-folding mirrors are manually
folded, they may not work properly even
after you re-position them. You need to
reset them if they:

• Vibrate while driving or feel loose.

• Do not stay in the folded or unfolded

position.

To reset the power-fold feature:

1. Use the power-folding mirror control
to fold and unfold the mirrors.

2. When you hear one or both of the
mirrors make a loud noise, it means
that you reset the mirrors successfully.
This noise is normal.

3. Repeat this process each time the
mirrors are manually folded.

Even though the power-folding mirrors
typically operate electronically, you can
still fold and unfold them manually. After
any manual adjustment, however, the
power-folding mirrors become
unsynchronized, even after repositioning
them.

An unsynchronized mirror may:

• Not fold or unfold normally.

• Not stay in its set position.

• Feel loose or even vibrate at normal

driving speeds.

You can reset the mirrors by doing the
following:

1. Use the power-folding mirror control
to fold and unfold the mirrors.

2. When you hear one or both of the
mirrors make a loud noise, it means
that you reset the mirrors successfully.
This noise is normal.

3. Repeat this process each time the
power-folding mirrors fold or unfold
manually.

Reverse Mirror Dipping (If Equipped)

One of your exterior mirrors automatically
dips down when you place your vehicle into
reverse (R). This feature gives you a view
of the curb.

To use, do the following:

1. Select a mirror using the power mirror
control.

2. When you place your vehicle into
reverse (R), the mirror automatically
dips.

The exterior mirror automatically returns
to its original position when:

• Your vehicle speed exceeds 10 km/h
(5 mph).

• Your vehicle is no longer in reverse (R).

• You switch the power mirror control

off.

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Setting a Reverse Mirror Dipping
Position

1. Switch the ignition on.

2. Select the mirror you want to adjust.

3. Put your vehicle into reverse (R).

4. Re-position the mirror to your
preference.

Note: If you have already programmed a
position, wait for the mirror to stop its
movement before re-positioning it.

5. Use the memory preset control to save
the position. See Memory Function
(page 147).

6. Put your vehicle into park (P).

Heated Exterior Mirrors (If Equipped)

See Heated Windows and Mirrors (page

136).

Memory Mirrors (If Equipped)

You can save and recall the mirror
positions through the memory function.
See Memory Function (page 147).

Auto-Dimming Feature (If Equipped)

The driver exterior mirror automatically
dims when the interior auto-dimming
mirror turns on.

Direction Indicator Mirrors (If Equipped)

The outer portion of the appropriate mirror
housing blinks when you switch on the
direction indicator.

Blind Spot Monitor (If Equipped)

See Blind Spot Information System
(page 264).

INTERIOR MIRROR

Manual Dimming Mirror

WARNING: Do not adjust the

mirrors when your vehicle is moving. This
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, serious personal injury or death.

Pull the tab below the mirror toward you
to reduce the effect of bright light from
behind.

Automatic Dimming Mirror (If Equipped)

WARNING: Do not adjust the

mirrors when your vehicle is moving. This
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, serious personal injury or death.

The mirror dims to reduce the effect of
bright light from behind. It returns to
normal when the bright light from behind
is no longer present or if you shift into
reverse (R).

Do not block the sensors on the front and
back of the mirror.

Note: A rear center passenger or raised rear
center head restraint could prevent light
from reaching the sensor.

CHILDMINDER MIRROR

The mirror allows the driver to view the rear
seating area.

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WARNING: Do not use the

childminder mirror to view rearward
traffic, do not allow rear passengers to
distract you from the driving task, and
make sure the rear view mirror has a
clear view of rearward traffic. Failure to
do so could increase the risk of a crash
from an unseen vehicle, which may result
in serious injury.

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Pull down the rear edge of the childminder
mirror to open. You can adjust the
childminder mirror to any position up to
full open to aid in visibility.

SUN VISORS

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Rotate the sun visor toward the side
window and extend it rearward for extra
shade.

Illuminated Vanity Mirror

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Lift the cover to switch the lamp on.

SUN SHADES - VEHICLES WITH: PANORAMIC ROOF PANEL

WARNING: Do not let children play

with the sun shade or leave them
unattended in the vehicle. They may
seriously hurt themselves.

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WARNING: When closing the sun

shade, you should verify that it is free of
obstructions and make sure that children
and pets are not in the proximity of the
sunshade.

The controls are located in the overhead
console.

The sun shade has a one-touch open and
close feature. To stop motion during
one-touch operation, press the control a
second time.

Opening and Closing the Sun
Shade

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BA

Sunshade open. Press and
release to open the sun shade.

A

Sunshade close. Press and
release to close the sun shade.

B

Bounce-Back

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

Sun Shade Relearning

WARNING: The bounce-back

function is not active during this
procedure. Make sure that there are no
obstacles in the way of the moving sun
shade.

Note: You must start the relearning process
within 30 seconds of switching the ignition
on.

In case the sun shade no longer opens or
closes properly, follow this relearning
procedure:

1. Press the sunshade open control to
the first action point twice and release
it within two seconds.

2. Press the sunshade close control to
the first action point twice and release
it within two seconds.

3. Press and hold the sunshade open
control to the first action point, until
the sun shade fully opens.

4. Press and hold the sunshade close
control to the first action point, until
the sun shade fully closes.

If you do not complete Step 2 within 15
seconds of Step 1, the relearning function
ends. Switch the ignition off, wait for
another 30 seconds and then switch the
ignition back on again. Start the procedure
again from the beginning.

Confirm that relearning was successful by
opening and closing the sun shade.

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MOONROOF - VEHICLES WITH: PANORAMIC ROOF OPENING PANEL

WARNING: Do not let children play

with the moonroof or leave them
unattended in the vehicle. They may
seriously hurt themselves.

WARNING: When closing the
moonroof, you should verify that it is free
of obstructions and make sure that
children and pets are not in the proximity
of the roof opening.

The moonroof controls are located on the
overhead console and have a one-touch
open and close feature. To stop its
movement during one-touch operation,
press the control a second time.

Opening and Closing the Moonroof

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Moonroof open. Press and
release to open the moonroof.
The moonroof stops short of the
fully opened position. Press and
release the control again to open
the moonroof fully.

A

Moonroof vent. Press and
release to vent the moonroof.

B

Sunshade open. Press and
release to open the sunshade.
The sunshade opens
automatically with the
moonroof. You can also open
the sunshade with the moonroof

C

closed. Note: The sunshade
stops short of its fully opened
position for the comfort of rear
passengers. To open the
sunshade fully, press the control
again.

Sunshade close. Press and
release to close the sunshade. If
fully open, the sunshade stops
after covering the rear glass
panel. Press and release again
to fully close the sunshade.

D

Moonroof close. Press and
release to close the moonroof
from either the open or vent
positions.

E

Bounce-Back

The moonroof automatically reverses
some distance if an obstacle is detected
while closing.

To override this feature, press and hold the
moonroof close control within two
seconds after the roof comes to a stop
following a bounce-back reversal.

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GAUGES - EXCLUDING: HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE (HEV)

Type 1

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Tachometer.A
Information display.B
Speedometer.C
Fuel gauge.D
Engine coolant temperature gauge.E

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