Ford MKX 2011 User Manual

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Introduction 4

Instrument Cluster 12

Warning lights and chimes 12 Gauges 17 Message center 18

Entertainment Systems 34

MyLincoln Touch™ system 34

Climate Controls 35

Automatic temperature control 35 Touchscreen features 38 Rear window defroster 41

Lights 43

Headlamps 43 Turn signal control 48 Bulb replacement 50

Driver Controls 56

Windshield wiper/washer control 56 Steering wheel adjustment 58 Power windows 62 Mirrors 64 Speed control 66 Adaptive cruise control 68

Locks and Security 90

Locks 96 Anti-theft system 110

Seating and Safety Restraints 114

Seating 114 Safety restraints 126 Airbags 141 Child restraints 156

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Tires, Wheels and Loading 173

Tire information 175 Tire inflation 177 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 190 Vehicle loading 196 Trailer towing 202 Recreational towing 205

Driving 207

Starting 207 Brakes 213 AdvanceTrac威 215 Transmission operation 223 Reverse sensing system 227 Rear-view camera system 229

Roadside Emergencies 250

Getting roadside assistance 250 Hazard flasher control 251 Fuel pump shut-off 252 Fuses and relays 252 Changing tires 261 Wheel lug nut torque 267 Jump starting 268 Wrecker towing 272

Customer Assistance 274

Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 281 Reporting safety defects (Canada only) 281

Cleaning 282

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Maintenance and Specifications 290

Engine compartment 292 Engine oil 294 Battery 297 Engine coolant 300 Fuel information 306 Air filter(s) 321 Part numbers 324 Maintenance product specifications and capacities 325 Engine data 328

Accessories 331

Ford Extended Service Plan 334

Scheduled Maintenance Guide 338

Normal scheduled maintenance and log 344

Index 357

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Introduction

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations on acquiring your new Lincoln. Please take the time to get well acquainted with your vehicle by reading this handbook. The more you know and understand about your vehicle, the greater the safety and pleasure you will derive from driving it.

For more information on Ford Motor Company and its products visit the following website:

• In the United States: www.ford.com

• In Canada: www.ford.ca

• In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx

• In Australia: www.ford.com.au

Additional owner information is given in separate publications.

This Owner’s Guide describes every option and model variant available and therefore some of the items covered may not apply to your particular vehicle. Furthermore, due to printing cycles it may describe options before they are generally available.

Remember to pass on the Owner’s Guide when reselling the vehicle. It is an integral part of the vehicle.

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

Warning symbols in this guide

How can you reduce the risk of personal injury to yourself or others? In this guide, answers to such questions are contained in comments highlighted by the warning triangle symbol. These comments should be read and observed.

Warning symbols on your vehicle

When you see this symbol, it is imperative that you consult the relevant section of this guide before touching or attempting adjustment of any kind.

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Protecting the environment

We must all play our part in protecting the environment. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards this aim. Information in this respect is highlighted in this guide with the tree symbol.

CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and

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

PERCHLORATE MATERIAL

Certain components of this vehicle such as airbag modules, seat belt pretensioners, and button cell batteries may contain Perchlorate Material – Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE

Your vehicle does not need an extensive break-in. Try not to drive continuously at the same speed for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of new vehicle operation. Vary your speed frequently in order to give the moving parts a chance to break in.

Drive your new vehicle at least 1,000 miles (1,600 km) before towing a trailer. For more detailed information about towing a trailer, refer to Trailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter.

Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in oils since these additives may prevent piston ring seating. See Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information on oil usage.

SPECIAL NOTICES New Vehicle Limited Warranty

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

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Special instructions

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

WARNING: Please read the section Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) in the Seating and Safety Restraints

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

WARNING: Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should NEVER be placed in front of an active passenger airbag.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR P265/40R22 LOW-PROFILE TIRES AND WHEELS

If your vehicle is equipped with P265/40R22 tires, they are low-profile tires. These tires and wheels are designed to give your vehicle a sport appearance. With low-profile tires, you may notice an increase in road noise and faster tire wear, depending on road conditions and driving styles. Due to their design, low-profile tires and wheels are more prone to road damage from potholes, rough or unpaved roads, car wash rails and curb contact than standard tires and wheels. Your vehicle’s warranty does not cover these types of damage. Tires should always be kept at the correct inflation pressures and extra caution should be taken when operating on rough roads to avoid impacts that could cause wheel and tire damage.

DATA RECORDING

Service Data Recording

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

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Event Data Recording

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

• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;

• Whether or not the driver and passenger seatbelts were

buckled/fastened;

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

• How fast the vehicle was travelling; and

• Where the driver was positioning the steering wheel.

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

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

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

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

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

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CELL PHONE USE

The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasingly important in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However, drivers must not compromise their own or others’ safety when using such equipment. Mobile Communications can enhance personal safety and security when appropriately used, particularly in emergency situations. Safety must be paramount when using mobile communications equipment to avoid negating these benefits.

Mobile Communication Equipment includes, but is not limited to, cellular phones, pagers, portable email devices, text messaging devices and portable two-way radios.

WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle

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

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

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

information and warnings.

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

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Safety Alert

Fasten Safety Belt Airbag - Front

Airbag - Side

Child Seat Tether Anchor

Anti-Lock Brake System Parking Brake System

Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based

Stability Control System Speed Control

Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher

Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment

See Owner’s Guide

Child Seat Lower Anchor

Brake System

Parking Aid System

Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash/Wipe

Windshield Defrost/Demist

Rear Window Defrost/Demist

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Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Introduction

Power Windows Front/Rear

Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock

Power Window Lockout

Interior Luggage Compartment Release

Panic Alarm Engine Oil

Engine Coolant

Engine Coolant Temperature

Do Not Open When Hot Battery

Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks

Battery Acid

Explosive Gas Fan Warning

Power Steering Fluid

Maintain Correct Fluid Level

Service Engine Soon Engine Air Filter

MAX

MIN

Passenger Compartment Air Filter

Check Fuel Cap

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Low Tire Pressure Warning

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WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

Instrument cluster with standard measure shown; metric similar

120

100

140

120

100

Warning lights can alert you to a vehicle condition that may become serious enough to cause extensive repairs. A warning light may illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions. Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the bulbs work. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, refer to the respective system warning light for additional information.

Note: Some warning lights are reconfigurable telltale (RTT) indicators. These indicators display in the message center and function the same as a warning light but do not display on startup.

Service engine soon: The service engine soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned on to check the bulb and to indicate whether the vehicle is ready for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing. Normally, the service engine soon light will stay on until the engine is cranked, then turn itself off if no malfunctions are present. However, if after 15 seconds the service engine soon light blinks eight times, it means that the vehicle is not ready for I/M testing. See the

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

140

180

200

160

220

km/h

MPH

OFF

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Solid illumination after the engine is started indicates the on-board diagnostics system (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Refer to On-board diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

WARNING: Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust

temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.

Powertrain malfunction/reduced power (RTT): Illuminates when a

powertrain or an AWD fault has been detected. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Brake system warning light: To confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to on when the engine is not running, or in a position between on and start, or by applying the parking brake when the ignition is turned to on. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this time, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level or a brake system malfunction. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

BRAKE

WARNING: Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning

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

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Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated or continues to flash, a malfunction has been detected. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is illuminated.

Airbag readiness: If this light fails to illuminate when the ignition is turned on, continues to flash or remains on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. A chime will sound when there is a malfunction in the indicator light.

Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. A Belt-Minder威 chime will also sound to remind you to fasten your safety belt. Refer to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter to activate/deactivate the Belt-Minder威 chime feature.

Charging system (RTT):

Illuminates when the battery is not charging properly. If it stays on while the engine is running, there may be a malfunction with the charging system. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. This indicates a problem with the electrical system or a related component.

Engine oil pressure (RTT):

Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range, refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

AdvanceTrac威 : Displays when the AdvanceTrac威/traction control is active. If the light remains on, have the system serviced immediately, refer to the Driving chapter for more information.

ABS

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AdvanceTrac威 off light:

Illuminates when AdvanceTrac威/traction control has been disabled by the driver. Refer to the Driving chapter for more information.

Low tire pressure warning:

Illuminates when your tire pressure is low. If the light remains on at start up or while driving, the tire pressure should be checked. Refer to Inflating your tires in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. When the ignition is first turned to on, the light will illuminate for 3 seconds to ensure the bulb is working. If the light does not turn on or begins to flash, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. For more information on this system, refer to Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter.

Low fuel (RTT): Illuminates when the fuel level in the fuel tank is at or near empty. Refer to Fuel gauge in this chapter.

Speed control (RTT): The speed control system indicator light changes color to indicate what mode the system is in:

• On (gray light): Illuminates when the speed control system is turned on. Turns off when the speed control system is engaged or turned off.

• Engaged (green light): Illuminates when the speed control system is engaged. Turns off when the speed control system is disengaged.

Adaptive cruise control (RTT) (if equipped): The speed control

system indicator light changes color to indicate what mode the system is in:

• On (gray light): Illuminates when the adaptive cruise control system is turned on. Turns off when the speed control system is turned off.

• Engaged (green light): Illuminates when the adaptive cruise control system is engaged. Turns off when the speed control system is disengaged.

OFF

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Door ajar (RTT): Displays when the ignition is on and any door is not completely closed.

Tailgate ajar (RTT): Displays when the ignition is on and the trunk is open.

Low washer fluid (RTT):

Illuminates when the windshield washer fluid is low.

Engine coolant temperature (RTT): Illuminates when the engine

coolant temperature is high. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, switch off the engine and let cool. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

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

Turn signal: Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. If the indicators flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.

High beams: Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on.

Fog lamps: Illuminates when the fog lamps are turned on.

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Heads up display (if equipped):

A red bar will illuminate on the windshield in certain instances when using adaptive cruise control and/or the collision warning system. It will also illuminate momentarily when you start your vehicle to make sure the display works. See Using adaptive cruise control in the Driving chapter for more information.

Grade assist (RTT): Illuminates when the grade assist is turned on.

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

Parking brake on chime: Sounds when the parking brake is left on and the vehicle is driven. If the warning stays on after the park brake is off, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

GAUGES

Shown in standard measure. Metric similar.

100

120

100

140

120

140

180

200

160

220

km/h

MPH

1 3

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1. Multifunction display: This displays the fuel gauge, tachometer, engine coolant temperature and the odometer/trip meter. This is also used to configure different vehicle personalization options and display the status of various vehicle functions. See Message center in this chapter for more information.

2. Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed.

3. Infotainment display: This display is used for the entertainment, phone, navigation and climate systems. See the MyLincoln Touch™ supplement for more information.

MESSAGE CENTER

WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle

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

Your vehicle’s message center is capable of monitoring many vehicle systems and will alert you to potential vehicle problems and various conditions with informational messages and/or warnings.

The message center is also used to program/configure the different features of your vehicle. The message center display is located in the instrument cluster.

Use the left steering wheel controls to navigate through the message center.

Press the up/down arrow buttons to move up/down through the message center choices.

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Press the left/right arrow buttons to move left/right through the message center choices.

Press the OK button to select highlighted options and confirm choices/messages.

Main menu

From the main menu screen you can choose the following:

Display Mode Trip1&2 Fuel Economy

Settings

Information

Scroll up/down to highlight one of the options, then press the right arrow key or OK to enter into that menu option.

Menu Control: You can choose a different menu control operation to suite your needs. In any screen which shows these category icons (other than the Main menu screen) and:

• Standard is set– then scrolling up and down will scroll through the main categories.

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• Memory on is set– then scrolling up and down will scroll through the last selected sub-category/screen within a main category.

To change the Menu Control between Standard or Memory On, refer to Vehicle and Menu Control found in the table under the Settings section later in this chapter.

Display Mode

Press the right arrow on the left steering wheel mounted button when Display Mode is selected. The boxes in the upper right corner of the screen indicate that there are multiple screens that you can navigate through. Each press of the right arrow will navigate to the next screen until the last screen is reached. The white highlighted box indicates which of the screens you are currently viewing:

Distance to empty (DTE) + Fuel gauge + Bar tachometer

• Distance to empty (DTE): Shows approximate fuel level before the fuel tank reaches empty. The value is dynamic and can change (raise or lower) depending on driving style.

• Fuel gauge: Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank. The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade. When the fuel level becomes low (50 miles [80 km] to empty), the level indicator will change to amber. When the fuel level becomes critically low (0 miles [0 km] to empty), the level indicator will change to red. Note: When a MyKey™ is in use, low fuel warnings will display earlier .

• Bar tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute. Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine.

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Round analog tachometer + Fuel gauge

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For descriptions of the tachometer and fuel gauge, see the description listed previously.

Round analog tachometer + Fuel gauge + Engine coolant temperature gauge

For descriptions of the tachometer and fuel gauge, see the description listed previously.

• Engine coolant temperature gauge: Indicates engine coolant temperature. At normal operating

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temperature, the level indicator will be in the normal range. If the engine coolant temperature exceeds the normal range, stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool.

Intelligent all-wheel drive (AWD) (if equipped) + other gauges

Intelligent AWD

For a description of the other gauges, see the descriptions listed previously.

• Intelligent all-wheel drive: shows the AWD mode that the vehicle is in. Refer to All-Wheel Drive

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(AWD) system in the Driving chapter.

RPM

1000

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Select-Shift Automatic™ transmission (SST)

This feature allows you to manually shift gears. If your vehicle is equipped with this feature it will be denoted by an M instead of an L located in the shift selector indicator. Refer to Automatic transmission operation in the Driving chapter.

When SST is activated the M will light up in the shift select indicator and also in the message center.

The selected gear will be displayed at the bottom of the vertical bar tachometer (if selected).

The selected gear will be displayed within the full analog tachometer (if selected).

RPM

1000

Trip1&2

Press the right arrow on the left steering wheel mounted button when trip1&2isselected.Theboxes in the upper right corner of the screen indicate that there are multiple screens that you can navigate through. Each press of the right arrow will navigate to the next screen until the last screen is reached. The white highlighted box indicates which of the screens you are currently viewing:

Choose the standard or enhanced display. See the Settings chart following to reach the trip display settings.

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Standard trip display

Trip 1

139.5 mi

00:58:44

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RPM

1000

• Trip distance — shows the accumulated trip distance

• Elapsed trip time — timer stops when the vehicle is turned off and

restarts when the vehicle is restarted.

Enhanced trip display

Trip 1

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139.5 mi

MPG

28.5

300.5 GAL

00:58:44

RPM

1000

• Trip distance — shows the accumulated trip distance

• Average fuel economy — shows the average fuel economy for a given

trip.

• Estimated amount of fuel consumed — shows the amount of fuel used for a given trip.

• Elapsed trip time — timer stops when the vehicle is turned off and restarts when the vehicle is restarted.

Press OK to pause the Trip 1 or 2 screen. Press again to un-pause. Press and hold OK to reset the currently displayed trip information.

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Fuel Economy

Press the right arrow on the left steering wheel mounted button when fuel economy is selected. The boxes in the upper right corner of the screen indicate that there are multiple screens that you can navigate through. Each press of the right arrow will navigate to the next screen until the last screen is reached. The white highlighted box indicates which of the screens you are currently viewing:

Instant fuel economy

Shown with vertical bar tachometer enabled

• This display shows a visual graph of your instantaneous fuel economy. Press the right arrow to reach the other fuel displays and press the left arrow once to return to the previous display.

Configurable fuel history

Shown with vertical bar tachometer enabled

• This display shows a bar chart of your fuel history, configurable to 5, 10 or 30 minutes. To configure the fuel history, press the right arrow button when in this screen.

Inst. Fuel Economy

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XX Min Fuel History

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RPM

1000

RPM

1000

If you calculate your average fuel economy by dividing miles traveled by gallons of fuel used (liters of fuel used by 100 kilometers traveled), your figure may be different than displayed for the following reasons:

• Your vehicle was not perfectly level during fill-up.

• Differences in the automatic shut-off points on the fuel pumps at

service stations.

• Variations in top-off procedure from one fill-up to another.

• Rounding of the displayed values to the nearest 0.1 gallon (liter).

To determine your average highway fuel economy, do the following:

1. Drive the vehicle at least 5 miles (8 km) with the speed control

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2. Record the highway fuel economy for future reference. It is important to reset fuel economy after setting the speed control to

get accurate highway fuel economy readings. For more information refer to Essentials of good fuel economy in the

Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

Settings

In this mode, you can configure different driver setting choices. Press the right arrow key (when in the Settings menu) to reach the listed modes below:

Note: Some items are optional and may not appear.

Driver Assist

Traction Control On / Off Blind Spot On (default on key cycle) / Off Collision Warning Sensitivity (if

MyKey™ is programmed)

Chimes On (default on key cycle) / Off Warn-<ON> On (default on key cycle) / Off

Cross Traffic Alert

Cruise Control Adaptive or Normal Rear Park Aid On (default on key cycle) / Off Trailer Sway On (default on key cycle) / Off

On (default on key cycle) / Off

High / Normal / Low

Vehicle

Autolamp Delay Off, 10 / 20 (default setting) / 30 / 60 / 90 / 120 /

180 seconds Easy Entry/Exit On (default on key cycle) / Off Fuel DTE Calculation Normal, Towing

Long Term Econ Hold OK to Reset... Locks Autolock, On (default on key cycle) / Off

Autounlock On (default on key cycle) / Off

Remote

Unlocking Menu Control Standard / Memory On

All doors / Driver’s door

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Vehicle

Oil Life Reset Set to XXX% Power Liftgate Enable / Disable

Climate Control (using this feature allows you to select different climate control modes

Remote Start

Wipers

Create MyKey Press and hold OK to create MyKey Traction Control Always On / User Selectable Max Speed Set to 80 MPH (130 km/h) / Off Speed Warning 45 mph (72 km/h), 55 mph (89 km/h), 65 mph

Volume Limiter On / Off Clear MyKeys Hold OK to Clear MyKeys

*Some MyKey items will only appear if a MyKey is set.

when the vehicle is started using the remote start feature) Duration 5 / 10 /15 minutes

Quiet Start On / Off System Enable / Disable Courtesy Wipe On / Off Rain Sensing On / Off Reverse Wiper On / Off

(105 km/h), Off

Heater – A/C Auto / Last

Settings

Heated Wheel Auto Heated /

Off

Front Defrost Auto / Off

Rear Defrost Auto / Off

Driver Seat Auto / Off

Passenger Seat Auto / Off

*MyKey

Display

Gauge Display Fuel Gauge / Fuel gauge + Tachometer Trip Display Standard / Enhanced

Language

English / Español / Français

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Units

Distance Miles & Gallons / Kilometers & Liters Temperature Fahrenheit (°F) / Celsius (°C)

Restore Defaults

Hold OK to Restore Settings to Factory Defaults

Information

In this mode, you can view different vehicle system information and perform a system check.

MyKey

Admin Keys (Number of admin keys) MyKeys (Number of MyKeys programmed) MyKey Miles (km) (Distance traveled using a programmed MyKey)

System Check*

Oil Life Wash Fluid Doors Liftgate Blind spot Cross Traffic Brakes Fuel (distance to empty)

*Some items will only display during a system check if a problem has been detected. If an issue exists on one of the monitored systems, the message center will display the number of warnings that need immediate attention in amber. Use the up/down arrow buttons to scroll through the list.

System warnings and status messages

System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle’s operating systems.

In the event of a multiple warning situation, the message center will cycle the display to show all warnings by displaying each one for four seconds.

The message center will display the last selected feature if there are no more warning messages.

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Types of messages and warnings:

• Some messages will appear briefly to inform you of something you may need to take action on or be informed of.

• Some messages will appear once and then again when the vehicle is restarted.

• Some messages will reappear after clearing or being reset if a problem or condition is still present and needs your attention.

• Some messages can be acknowledged and reset by pressing OK. This allows you to use the full message center functionality by clearing the message.

DRIVER DOOR AJAR — Displayed when the driver door is not completely closed.

LIFTGATE AJAR — Displayed when the liftgate is not completely closed.

PASSENGER DOOR AJAR — Displayed when the passenger door is not completely closed.

LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR — Displayed when the rear left door is not completely closed.

RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR — Displayed when the rear right door is not completely closed.

CHECK FUEL FILL INLET — Displayed when the fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed. Refer to Easy Fuel™ “no cap” fuel system in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

FUEL LEVEL LOW XXX MI TO E — Displayed as an early reminder of a low fuel condition.

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW — Indicates the brake fluid level is low and the brake system should be inspected immediately. Refer to Brake fluid in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM — Displayed when the brake system needs servicing. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

• the battery is at a low state of charge or,

• the ignition has been in accessory position or on position with the

engine off for approximately 45 minutes.

Turn the ignition off as soon as possible to protect the battery. This message will clear once the vehicle has been started and the battery state of charge has recovered. Turning off unnecessary electrical loads will allow faster battery state-of-charge recovery.

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PARK BRAKE ENGAGED — Displayed when the parking brake is set, the engine is running and the vehicle is driven more than 3mph (5 km/h). If the warning stays on after the parking brake is released, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

SERVICE ADVANCETRAC — Displayed when the AdvanceTrac威 system has detected a condition that requires service. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

SHIFT TO PARK — Displayed when the start/stop button is pressed to shut off the engine with the shift select lever in any position other than P (Park). Refer to Fast restart feature in Push button start system in the Driving chapter for more information.

CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON — Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 10% or less.

ENGINE COOLANT OVER TEMP — Displayed when the engine coolant temperature is excessively high.

LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE — Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine. Check the oil level. See Checking the engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. If the warning stays on or continues to come on with your engine running, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

OIL CHANGE REQUIRED — Displayed when the oil life left reaches 0%.

WASHER FLUID LEVEL LOW — Indicates the washer fluid reservoir is less than one quarter full. Check the washer fluid level. Refer to Windshield washer fluid in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

LOW TIRE PRESSURE — Displayed when one or more tires on your vehicle have low tire pressure. Refer to Inflating Your Tires in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter.

TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR FAULT — Displayed when the Tire Pressure Monitoring System is malfunctioning. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, have the system inspected by your authorized dealer.

TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR FAULT — Displayed when a tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning, or your spare tire is in use. For more information on how the system operates under these conditions, refer to

Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. If the warning stays on or

continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

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BUCKLE UP TO UNMUTE AUDIO — Displayed when a MyKey™ is in use and Belt-Minder威 is activated. Refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter for more information.

REMOVE OBJECTS NEAR PASS SEAT — Displayed when objects are by the passenger seat. After the objects are moved away from the seat, if the warning stays on or continues to come on contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

AWD OFF (if equipped) — Displayed when the AWD system has been automatically disabled to protect itself. This is caused by operating the vehicle with the compact spare tire installed or if the system is overheating. The AWD system will resume normal function and clear this message after driving a short distance with the road tire re-installed or after the system is allowed to cool.

CHECK AWD — Displayed in conjunction with the Throttle Control/Transmission/AWD operating properly. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

ACCESSORY POWER ACTIVE (if equipped) — Displayed when the vehicle is in the accessory ignition state.

CHECK SPEED DRIVE SAFELY — Displayed when a MyKey™ is in use and the optional setting is on and the vehicle exceeds a preselected speed. Refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter for more information.

COULD NOT PROGRAM KEY — Displayed when an attempt is made to program a spare key using two existing MyKeys. Refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter for more information.

KEY PROGRAMMED 3 KEYS TOTAL — Displayed during spare key programming, when a third intelligent access key is programmed to the system.

KEY PROGRAMMED 4 KEYS TOTAL — Displayed during spare key programming, when a fourth intelligent access key is programmed to the system.

MAX NUMBER OF KEYS PROGRAMMED — Displayed during spare key programming when the maximum number of keys have been programmed.

MYKEY ACTIVE DRIVE SAFELY — Displayed when MyKey™ is active.

MYKEY NOT CREATED — Displayed during key programming when MyKey™ cannot be programmed.

light when the AWD system is not

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NO KEY DETECTED (if equipped) — Displayed if the intelligent access key is not detected by the system in the following three scenarios:

• When the start/stop button is pressed in an attempt to either start the engine or cycle through the ignition states.

• When the engine is running and a door is opened then closed.

•When the vehicle’s speed exceeds 10 mph (16 km/h) for the first time

after starting. Refer to Push button start system in the Driving chapter for more information.

PRESS BRAKE TO START (if equipped) — Displayed when the start/stop button is pressed without the brake pedal being applied. This is a reminder that the brake pedal must be applied when the start/stop button is pressed in order to start the engine.

RESTART NOW OR KEY IS NEEDED (if equipped) — Displayed when the start/stop button is pressed to shut off the engine and a intelligent access key is not detected inside the vehicle. Refer to Push button start system in the Driving chapter for more information.

SPEED LIMITED TO 130 KM/H — Displayed when starting the vehicle and MyKey™ is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on. Refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter for more information.

SPEED LIMITED TO 80 MPH — Displayed when starting the vehicle and MyKey™ is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on. Refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter for more information.

STARTING SYSTEM FAULT — This message is displayed when there is a problem with your vehicle’s starting security system; your vehicle will not be able to start. See your authorized dealer for service.

VEHICLE AT TOP SPEED OF MYKEY SETTING — Displayed when a MyKey™ is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on and the vehicle speed is 80 mph (130 km/h). Refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter for more information.

VEHICLE NEAR MYKEY TOP SPEED — Displayed when a MyKey™ is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on and the vehicle speed is approaching 80 mph (130 km/h). Refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter for more information.

CRUISE CONTROL AUTOMATIC BRAKING TURNED OFF (if equipped) — Displayed when adaptive cruise control automatic braking

is turned off. ADAPTIVE CRUISE MALFUNCTION (if equipped) — Displayed

when a radar malfunction is preventing the ACC from engaging. ADAPTIVE CRUISE NOT AVAILABLE (if equipped) — Displayed

when conditions exist such that the adaptive cruise cannot function properly.

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ADAPTIVE CRUISE NOT AVAILABLE SENSOR BLOCKED SEE MANUAL (if equipped) — Displayed when the radar is blocked

because of poor radar visibility due to bad weather or ice/mud/water in front of radar. Driver can typically clean the sensor to resolve.

COLLISION WARN NOT AVAILABLE (if equipped) — Displayed when there is a system malfunction with the collision warning system. The system will be disabled.

COLLISION WARNING NOT AVAILABLE SENSOR BLOCKED SEE MANUAL (if equipped) — Displayed when the collision warning

system radar is blocked because of poor radar visibility due to bad weather or ice/mud/water in front of the radar. Driver can typically clean the sensor to resolve.

COLLISION WARNING MALFUNCTION (if equipped) — Displayed when there is a system malfunction with the collision warning system. The system will be disabled.

BLINDSPOT NOT AVAILABLE SENSOR BLOCKED SEE MANUAL (if equipped) — Displayed when the blind spot information

system/cross traffic alert system sensors are blocked. See Blind Spot Information System (BLIS威) with Cross Traffic Alert in the Driving

chapter. BLIND SPOT SYSTEM FAULT (if equipped) — Displayed when a

fault with the blind spot information system has occurred. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

CROSS TRAFFIC NOT AVAILABLE SENSOR BLOCKED SEE MANUAL (if equipped) — Displayed when the blind spot information

system/cross traffic alert system sensors are blocked. See Blind Spot Information System (BLIS威) with Cross Traffic Alert in the Driving

chapter. CROSS TRAFFIC SYSTEM FAULT (if equipped) — Displayed when

a fault with the cross traffic alert system has occurred. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

CROSS TRAFFIC VEHICLE COMING FROM LEFT (if equipped)

— Displayed when the blind spot information system with cross traffic alert (CTA) system is operating and senses a vehicle. See Blind Spot Information System (BLIS威) with Cross Traffic Alert in the Driving chapter.

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CROSS TRAFFIC VEHICLE COMING FROM RIGHT (if equipped)

ACTIVE PARK FAULT (if equipped) — Displayed when a fault has occurred with the active park assist system. Refer to Active park assist in the Driving chapter for more information.

CHECK REAR PARK AID (if equipped) — Displayed when the transmission is in R (Reverse) and the park aid is disabled.

REAR PARK AID ON OFF (if equipped) — Displays the rear park aid status.

TO STOP ALARM START VEHICLE — Displayed when the perimeter alarm system is armed and the vehicle is entered using the key on the driver’s side door. In order to prevent the perimeter alarm system from triggering, the ignition must be turned to start or on before the 12 second chime expires. See Perimeter alarm system in the Locks and security chapter.

TRAILER SWAY REDUCE SPEED (if equipped) — Displayed when the trailer sway control has detected trailer sway. For more information, refer to the Driving chapter for more information.

TRANSPORT MODE CONTACT DEALER — Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

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Entertainment Systems

MYLINCOLN TOUCH™

WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle

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

This system utilizes a four corner strategy and dynamic menu listings to provide quick access to vehicle features and settings.

For more information on this system, please refer to your MyFord

Touch™ / MyLincoln Touch™ Supplement.

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DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (DATC) SYSTEM WITH MYTEMP

10 1

8 7 6 5 4 3

Note: Your climate control system is touch sensitive. You need only lightly touch the control graphic to activate the feature.

Note: Your vehicle is also equipped with touchscreen climate control features. To access, press the lower right corner of the touchscreen. Refer to Touchscreen features later in this section for more information.

Temperature conversion: To access the temperature setting, press Menu on the touchscreen. Then press Settings > System > Temperature. Select to view the temperature in either Fahrenheit and Celsius.

1. Passenger temperature control: Touch to activate dual zone temperature and to increase (+) or decrease (-) the temperature on the passenger side of the vehicle. DUAL: Touch to activate dual zone (separate passenger temperature control). Touch again to deactivate and return to single zone temperature control (where the driver settings control the temperature for the entire vehicle).

2. in the vehicle. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time needed to cool down the interior of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesired odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculated air engages automatically when MAX A/C is selected or can be engaged manually in any airflow mode except automatically in all airflow modes except MAX A/C to reduce fog potential.

(Recirculated air): Touch to activate/deactivate air recirculation

(defrost). Recirculated air may turn off

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3. MAX A/C: Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel vents to cool the vehicle. This re-cooling of the interior air is more economical and efficient. Recirculated air may also help reduce undesirable odors from entering the vehicle. Touch MAX A/C again for normal A/C operation.

4. A/C control: Touch to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages

automatically in MAX A/C,

(Power): Touch to activate/deactivate the climate control system. When the system is off, outside air is prevented from entering the vehicle through the vents.

(Fan speed): Slide your finger over the fan bar to increase or decrease the fan speed.

7. AUTO: Touch to engage full automatic operation. Select the desired temperature using the temperature control. The system will automatically determine fan speed, airflow distribution, A/C on or off, and outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle in order to reach the desired temperature.

8. defroster. This button will also activate/deactivate the heated mirrors (if

equipped). Refer to Rear window defroster later in this chapter for more information.

9. defroster vents and demister vents. Can be used to clear the windshield

of fog and thin ice. The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging. Touch this button again to return to the previous air flow selection. To return to full automatic control, touch AUTO.

10. Driver temperature control: Touch to increase (+) or decrease (-) the temperature on the driver side of the vehicle. If the passenger temperature controls are not activated (dual zone), the driver’s settings will determine the temperature setting for the entire vehicle cabin. MyTemp: Touch and hold to save the desired temperature for MyTemp. To access this setting again, simply touch the indicator. The MyTemp feature can be used to store and recall a preset driver’s temperature. This feature is provided so this temperature can be quickly adjusted to a frequently used setting with a single button touch. To save a new preset temperature for the active user, manually adjust the driver’s temperature to the desired value then touch and hold the MyTemp button for at least two seconds. Any subsequent touch of the MyTemp button will automatically change to this set temperature for this user.

(Rear defroster): Touch to activate/deactivate the rear

(Defrost): Distributes outside air through the windshield

(defrost) and (floor/defrost).

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Operating tips

• To reduce fog build-up on the windshield during humid weather, select

• To reduce humidity build-up inside the vehicle: do not drive with the system off or with recirculated air engaged.

• Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats.

• Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield.

• To improve the A/C cool down, drive with the windows slightly open for 2–3 minutes after starting the vehicle or until the vehicle has “aired out.”

• A small amount of air may be felt from the floor vent regardless of the air distribution setting that is selected.

During extreme high ambient temperatures when idling stationary for extended periods of time in gear, it is recommended to run the A/C in MAX A/C, reduce blower fan speed from the highest setting and put the vehicle’s transmission in P (Park) to continue to receive cool air from your A/C system.

For maximum cooling performance (MAX A/C):

1. Press MAX A/C. The system will default to single-zone operation and

set the temperature to 60°F (16°C).

2. A/C,

3. Fan speed will be determined by the vehicle’s internal temperature,

but can be adjusted as desired.

To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:

1. Select

2. Select A/C.

3. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort.

4. Set the fan to the highest speed.

5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents toward the side windows.

To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents located in the middle of the instrument panel.

(defrost).

and will be selected.

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Touchscreen features

Press the lower right corner on the touchscreen to access these features.

11 2

(Power): Press to activate/deactivate the climate control system.

1. When the system is off, outside air is prevented from entering the vehicle through the vents.

2. Passenger settings:

• Press DUAL to turn on passenger side temperature control.

• Press the red arrow to increase the temperature and press the blue

arrow to decrease the temperature.

• Press seats in the Seat and Safety Restraints chapter.

(Fan speed): Press to + to increase or – to decrease fan speed.

(Recirculated air): Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation

in the vehicle. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time needed to cool down the interior of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesired odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculated air engages automatically when MAX A/C is selected on can be engaged manually in any airflow mode except all airflow modes except MAX A/C to reduce fog potential.

to control the heated seat. Refer to Heated and cooled

to control the cooled seat. Refer to Heated and cooled

(defrost). Recirculated air may turn off in

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5. MAX A/C: Press to distribute recirculated air through the instrument panel vents to cool the vehicle. This is more economical and efficient than normal A/C mode. Recirculated air may also help reduce undesirable odors from entering the vehicle. Press again for normal A/C operation.

6. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages

automatically in MAX A/C,

7. AUTO: Press to engage full automatic operation. Select the desired temperature using the temperature control. The system will automatically determine fan speed, airflow distribution, A/C on or off, and outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle in order to reach the desired temperature.

(Rear defroster): Press to activate/deactivate the rear window

8. defroster. This button will also activate/deactivate the heated mirror (if equipped). Refer to Rear window defroster later in this chapter for more information.

9. defroster vents and demister vents. Can be used to clear the windshield of fog and thin ice. The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging. Press this button again to return to the previous air flow selection. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO.

10. Manual controls: Select any of the following to determine where airflow is directed:

•

11. Driver settings:

• Press the red arrow to increase the temperature and press the blue

(Defrost): Press to distribute outside air through the windshield

: Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, demister

vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents. The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO.

: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents. To return to

full automatic control, press AUTO.

: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents, demister vents, floor vents, rear seat floor vents. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO.

: Distributes air through the demister vents, floor vents and rear

seat floor vents. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO.

arrow to decrease the temperature.

(defrost) and (floor/defrost).

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• Press to control the heated seat. Refer to Heated and cooled seats in the Seat and Safety Restraints chapter.

• Press

seats in the Seat and Safety Restraints chapter.

• Press and hold MyTemp to select a temperature you would like the vehicle to remember and maintain for you.

• Press wheel (if equipped). Note: The wood on your heated steering wheel (if equipped) is not heated between the 10 and 2 positions.

Climate control voice commands

The following voice commands are available at the main menu level of a voice session. For example, press command”, you may say any of the following commands:

•Climate On • Climate Off

•Climate Automatic •Climate My Temperature

•Climate Temperature <15.5–29.5>

degrees

There are additional climate control commands but in order to access them, you have to say “Climate” first, then when the system is ready to listen, you may say any of the following commands:

• Automatic • Dual Off

• Off •On

• A/C Off • A/C On

• Max A/C On • Max A/C Off

• Defrost On • Defrost Off

•Rear Defrost On • Rear Defrost Off

• Recirc On • Recirc Off

• Panel On • Panel Floor On

• Floor On • Windshield Floor On

• Temperature High • Temperature Low

• Fan Increase • Fan Decrease

•Temperature • Temperature Increase

• Temperature Decrease • Temperature <15.5–29.5> degrees

• Temperature <60–85> degrees • My Temp

• Help

to control the cooled seat. Refer to Heated and cooled

(heated steering wheel) to activate your heated steering

and after the prompt, “Please say a

•Climate Temperature <60–85> degrees

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*Note: If you have said “Temperature”, you can then say any of the following commands:

• High • Low

• <15.5–29.5> degrees • <60–85> degrees

For more information on your touchscreen system, refer to the MyFord Touch™ / MyLincoln Touch™ supplement.

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER

The rear defroster control is located on the climate control panel and works to clear the rear window of fog and thin ice.

The engine must be running to operate the rear window defroster.

Press

to turn the rear window defroster on. An indicator light on the button will illuminate when active. The rear window defroster turns off automatically after a predetermined amount of time, if a low battery condition is detected or when the ignition is turned to the off or accessory position. To manually turn off the rear window defroster at any time, press the control again.

If your vehicle is equipped with both rear defroster and heated mirrors, the same button will activate both. Refer to Heated outside mirrors in the Driver Controls chapter.

Do not use razor blades or other sharp objects to clean the inside of the rear window or to remove decals from the inside of the rear window. This may cause damage to the heated grid lines and will not be covered by your warranty.

REMOTE START CLIMATE OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)

The climate control system will condition the cabin temperature during remote start. Engine idle may increase to help with adjusting the cabin temperature.

Note: No climate control adjustments will be recognized during remote start operation. Once the ignition is cycled to the on position, the climate control system will return to the previous settings (last ignition-on cycle) and adjustments can be made normally. If the previous setting was off, the climate control system will turn off.

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Automatic climate control

For hot weather conditions:

• The interior cabin will be cooled to 72°F (22°C).

• The cooled seats (if equipped) will be set to high.

For cold weather conditions:

• The interior cabin will be heated to 72°F (22°C).

• The heated seats (if equipped) will be set to high.

• Rear defrost/heated mirrors (if equipped) will be activated.

For moderate weather conditions:

• The interior cabin will be heated, cooled, or off, based upon the previous operating state (last ignition-on cycle).

• Heated/cooled seats (if equipped) will be deactivated.

• Rear defrost/heated mirrors (if equipped) will be deactivated.

CABIN AIR FILTER

The cabin air filter element is designed to reduce the concentration of airborne particles such as dust, spores and pollen in the air being supplied to the interior of the vehicle. The presence of a particulate filter element provides the following benefits:

• Improves your driving comfort by reducing particle concentration.

• Improves the interior compartment cleanliness.

• Protects the climate control components from particle deposits.

Note: A cabin air filter must be installed at all times to prevent foreign objects from entering the system. Running the system without a filter in place could result in degradation or damage to the system.

For replacement intervals regarding the cabin air filter, see the scheduled maintenance information. For more information regarding your filter, see your authorized dealer.

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Lights

HEADLAMP CONTROL

Turns the lamps off.

Turns on the parking lamps, instrument panel lamps, license plate lamps and tail lamps.

Turns the headlamps on.

Adaptive headlamps (if equipped)

The headlamp beams move in the same direction as the steering wheel which provides more visibility when driving around curves.

• Without adaptive headlamps (1)

• With adaptive headlamps (2)

Note: The system has a power-up movement check feature. When the vehicle is started, the lamps track left to right, then back to center to alert the driver that the system is working properly. There is a delay of two to five seconds before the adaptive headlamp system will operate when the vehicle is driven, as the system is inactive below 3 mph (5 km/h).

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Autolamp control

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

• To turn autolamps on, rotate the control to

• To turn autolamps off, rotate the control from the autolamp position.

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

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

Autolamp delay system (if equipped)

If your vehicle is equipped with autolamps, you can set the delay time to keep the headlights on for up to three minutes after the key is turned off. The delay time is set to 20 seconds at the factory, but the delay time may be changed by following the steps below (Steps 1 through 6 must be done within 10 seconds):

1. Turn the vehicle off.

2. Rotate the headlamp control to the autolamp position.

3. Rotate the headlamp control to the off position.

4. Turn the vehicle on.

5. Turn the vehicle off.

6. Turn the headlamp control to the autolamp position (the headlights

should turn on).

7. Turn the headlamp control to the off position when the desired delay

time (up to three minutes) has been reached.

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Fog lamp control

The fog lamps can be turned on when the headlamp control is in

the and the high beams are not turned

on. Press the top of the control, located

on the instrument panel, to activate the fog lamps. The fog lamp indicator will illuminate when the fog lamps are on. Press the fog lamp control again to deactivate the fog lamps.

High beams

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

Flash-to-pass

Pull toward you slightly to activate and release to deactivate.

, ,or positions

Lights

Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)

Turns the headlamps on at reduced intensity output. To activate:

• the ignition must be in the on position and

• the headlamp control must be in the off, autolamps or parking lamps

position.

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WARNING: Always remember to turn on your headlamps at

dusk or during inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) system does not activate the tail lamps and generally may not provide adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL

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

• Tapthetoporbottomofthe control to brighten/dim all interior lit components incrementally, or

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

Note: In the uplevel message center only, a message will pop up that will show incrementally where the dimmer is in relation to the dimming steps. These steps will also vary for daytime and night time dimming.

Note: If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or a new battery is installed, the dimmer control requires re-calibration. Press the dimmer control from the full dim position to the full on position to reset. This will ensure that your displays are visible under all lighting conditions.

Dome lamp control

Use to manually turn the dome lamp on.

• Press the bottom of the control. This will turn on the interior courtesy lights. The lights will remain on until the control is pressed again.

AIMING THE HEADLAMPS

The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant. If your vehicle has been in an accident the alignment of your headlamps should be checked by your authorized dealer.

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Vertical aim adjustment

1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface, approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters) away.

• (1) 8 feet (2.4 meters)

• (2) Center height of lamp to

ground

• (3) 25 feet (7.6 meters)

• (4) Horizontal reference line

2. Measure the height of the headlamp bulb center from the ground and mark an 8 foot (2.4 meter) horizontal reference line on the vertical wall or screen at this height.

3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and open the hood.

To see a clearer light pattern for adjusting, you may want to block the light from one headlamp while adjusting the other.

For vehicles with halogen headlamps:

On the wall or screen you will observe a flat zone of high intensity light located at the top of the right hand portion of the beam pattern. If the top edge of the high intensity light zone is not at the horizontal reference line, the headlamp will need to be adjusted.

For vehicles with HID headlamps:

There is a distinct cut-off (change from light to dark) in the left portion of the beam pattern. The top edge of this cut-off should be positioned two inches (5 cm) below the horizontal reference line.

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4. Locate the vertical adjuster on

each headlamp. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, turn the adjuster either clockwise (to adjust down) or counterclockwise (to adjust up). The horizontal edge of the brighter light should touch the horizontal reference line.

5. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.

HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS NON-ADJUSTABLE.

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL

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

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

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

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

Lane change

To indicate a left or right lane change:

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

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

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INTERIOR LAMPS

Front row map lamps (if equipped)

To turn on the map lamps, press the outer edge of the clear lens. The front row map lamp lights when:

• any door is opened.

• the dome lamp button on the

instrument panel is activated.

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

Map/dome lamp (if equipped)

The dome lamp lights when:

• any door is opened.

• the dome lamp button on the

instrument panel is activated.

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

The map lamps are activated by pressing the controls on either side of the lens.

Rear courtesy lamp

Located in the rear cargo area, the courtesy lamp lights when:

• any door is opened.

• any of the remote entry controls

are pressed and the ignition is off.

The courtesy lamp can also be turned on and off manually by pressing the lens depression.

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BULB REPLACEMENT

Lamp assembly condensation

Exterior lamps are vented to accommodate normal changes in 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 thin film of mist can form on the interior of the lens. The thin 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:

• Presence of thin mist (no streaks, drip marks or droplets)

• Fine mist covers less than 50% of the lens

Examples of unacceptable moisture (usually caused by a lamp water leak) are:

• Water puddle inside the lamp

• Large water droplets, drip marks or streaks present on the interior of

the lens

Take your vehicle to a dealer for service if any of the above conditions of unacceptable moisture are present.

Using the right bulbs

Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs must be marked with an authorized “D.O.T.” for North America and an “E” for Europe to ensure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern and safe visibility. The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn time.

Function Number of Bulbs

Headlamp low/high beam (halogen)

* Headlamp low/high beam (HID)

* Front sidemarker lamp N/A LED Front park/turn signal

lamp

2 HIR2

2 D3S

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Function Number of Bulbs

* Rear sidemarker lamp N/A LED * Stop/tail/turn lamp N/A LED Backup lamp 2 921 License plate lamp 2 C5W * High-mount brake lamp N/A LED Fog lamp (if equipped) 2 H11 Front row map lamp 2 1600XB Second row dome/reading

lamp Rear courtesy lamp 1 211-2XB Visor vanity lamp 2 37 All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted. To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer. * To replace these lamps - see your authorized dealer.

Replacing interior bulbs

Check the operation of all bulbs frequently.

Replacing exterior bulbs

Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.

Replacing headlamp bulbs

Check the operation of all bulbs frequently.

1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the off position.

2. Open the hood.

3 211-2XB

Trade

Number

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3. Remove the bulb cover.

4. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and remove it.

5. Disconnect the electrical connector.

WARNING: Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep

out of children’s reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated.

6. Reverse the procedure to install the new bulb.

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Replacing HID headlamp bulbs (if equipped)

The low beam headlamps on your vehicle use a “high intensity discharge” source. These lamps operate at a high voltage. When the bulb is burned out, the bulb and starter capsule assembly must be replaced by your authorized dealer.

Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs

1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the off position, then open the hood..

2. At the wheel well, remove the fasteners from the splash shield, then pull the splash shield back to gain access to the bulbs.

3. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove from the lamp assembly.

4. Carefully pull the bulb out of the socket.

5. Reverse the procedure to install the new bulb.

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Replacing side marker bulbs

Your vehicle is equipped with LED side marker bulbs. It is designed to last the life of the vehicle. If replacement is required, see your authorized dealer.

Replacing backup lamp bulbs

The backup lamp bulb is located in the lower portion of the tail lamp assembly. Follow the below steps to replace the bulb.

Note: Your vehicle is equipped with a tail/stop/turn/sidemarker lamp assembly containing integral multiple light emitting diodes (LED). See your authorized dealer for the replacement LED module.

1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the off position and then open the liftgate to expose the lamp assembly bolts.

2. Remove the two bolts from the lamp assembly.

3. Carefully remove the lamp assembly away from the vehicle by pulling the assembly straight out to expose the bulb socket. DO NOT TIP THE LAMP ASSEMBLY SIDEWAYS.

4. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove from lamp assembly.

5. Pull bulb straight out of socket and snap in the new bulb.

6. Install the bulb socket into the lamp assembly and rotate clockwise.

7. Carefully install the tail lamp assembly on the vehicle by securing the lamp assembly with two bolts.

Replacing supplemental liftgate lamp assembly

Your vehicle is equipped with a liftgate lamp assembly containing integral multiple light emitting diodes (LED). If one or more LEDs burn out, the complete lamp module has to be replaced. See your authorized dealer for the replacement LED module.

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Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs

Your vehicle is equipped with an LED center high-mount stop lamp. It is designed to last the life of the vehicle. If replacement is required, see your authorized dealer.

Replacing license plate lamp bulbs

1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the off position.

2. Remove the two screws and the license plate lamp assembly from the liftgate.

3. Carefully pull the bulb straight out from the lamp assembly.

Install new bulb(s) in reverse order.

Replacing fog lamp bulbs

1. Make sure the fog lamp switch is in the off position.

2. From underneath the vehicle, remove the splash shield and rotate the harness/bulb assembly counterclockwise, to remove from the fog lamp.

3. Carefully disconnect the bulb from the harness assembly via the two snap clips.

Install the new bulb in reverse order.

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WINDSHIELD WIPERS

Windshield wiper: Rotate the end of the control away from you to increase the speed of the wipers; rotate towards you to decrease the speed of the wipers.

Speed dependent wipers (if equipped): When the wiper control

is set to any of the interval settings except the longest pause setting, the pause time between wiping will automatically adjust with the vehicle speed. The faster your vehicle is travelling the shorter the pause time between wipes will become.

Rain-sensing wipers (if equipped): The rain-sensing wipers, designated with AUTO on the control, will automatically activate when moisture is present on the windshield and the control is set to one of five auto/interval moisture sensitivity settings. Rotate the end of the control toward the windshield to increase the sensitivity. The speed of the rain-sensing wipers will vary based on the amount of moisture detected on the windshield and the auto/interval setting. There are no interval (intermittent wipe) settings on vehicles with rain-sensing wipers. The wipers will continue to wipe as long as the presence of moisture is detected on the windshield. More or less wiping may occur depending on humidity, mist or light rain, or road spray.

This feature can be enabled/disabled through the message center. Refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter.

Keep the outside of the windshield clean, especially the area around the rear view mirror where the sensor is located or rain sensor performance may be affected.

Note: During winter driving conditions with ice, snow or a salty road mist, inconsistent or unexpected wiping or smearing may occur. In these conditions, you can lower the sensitivity to reduce the amount of smearing or override the feature by selecting low- or high-speed wiping or turning the wiper system off.

Note: The rain sensing wiper feature must be turned off before entering a car wash.

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Windshield washer: Press the end of the stalk:

• briefly: causes a single swipe of the wipers without washer fluid.

• a quick press and hold: the wipers will swipe three times with washer fluid.

• a long press and hold: the wipers and washer fluid will be activated for up to ten seconds.

Note: Do not operate the washer when the washer reservoir is empty. This may cause the washer pump to overheat. Check the washer fluid level frequently. Do not operate the wipers when the windshield is dry. This may scratch the glass, damage the wiper blades and cause the wiper motor to burn out. Before operating the wiper on a dry windshield, always use the windshield washer. In freezing weather, be sure the wiper blades are not frozen to the windshield before operating the wipers.

Courtesy wipe feature: One extra wipe will occur a few seconds after washing the front window to clear any excess washer fluid remaining on the windshield. This feature can be enabled/disabled through the message center. Refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter.

Windshield wiper rainlamp feature (if equipped with autolamp)

When the windshield wipers are turned on during daylight, and the headlamp control is in the autolamp position, the exterior lamps will turn on after a brief delay and will remain on until the wipers are turned off.

2 1

Rear window wiper/washer controls

For rear wiper operation, rotate the rear window wiper and washer control to the desired position. Select:

2 — Intermittent operation

2 1

(shortest pause between wipes). 1 — Intermittent operation (longest

pause between wipes). O (off) — Rear wiper and washer off. For rear wash cycle, rotate (and hold as desired) the rear wiper/washer

control to either

position.

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From either position, the control will automatically return to the 2 or O (off) position.

Reverse wiper feature: The rear wiper will be automatically activated in an intermittent setting when shifting into R (Reverse) if the front wipers are activated. This feature may be enabled/disabled through the message center. Refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter.

TILT/TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED)

To adjust the steering wheel:

1. Pull the lever down to unlock the steering column.

2. While the lever is in the down position, move the steering wheel up or down and in or out until you find the desired position.

3. While holding the steering wheel in place, pull the lever up to its original position to lock the steering column.

WARNING: Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving.

Power tilt/telescope steering column (if equipped)

The steering column can be adjusted using the control on the side of the steering column. Press and hold the front or rear of the control to adjust the telescope. Press and hold the top or bottom of the control to adjust the tilt.

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Easy entry/exit feature

When the ignition is turned off, the column will move to the full up and in position if this feature is activated through the message center. Refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter. When the ignition is turned on, the column will return to the previous setting.

Note: The easy entry/exit feature will prevent the steering wheel from returning to the memory position until the ignition is turned off.

Memory feature (if equipped)

The steering column positions are saved when doing a memory set function and can be recalled along with the vehicle personality features when a memory position is selected through the remote entry transmitter, keyless entry keypad or memory switch on the instrument panel. Refer to Front seats in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter.

If the steering column adjustment control is pressed during memory recall it will cancel the automatic operation and the column will respond to manual adjustment of the control.

WARNING: Never adjust the steering column when the vehicle is moving.

On vehicles with memory feature, to prevent damage to the steering column, the steering column is designed to set a stopping position just short of the end of the column position. If the steering column encounters an object while moving up or down, a new stopping position will be set. To reset the steering column to its normal stopping position:

• After encountering the new stopping position, press the steering column control again to override.

• Continue pressing the control until it reaches the end of the column position.

• A new soft stop will be automatically set. The next time the steering column is tilted it will stop just short of the end of the column position.

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ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR

Lift the mirror cover to turn on the visor mirror lamp.

Slide-on-rod feature

Rotate the visor towards the side window and extend it rearward for additional sunlight coverage.

Note: To stow the visor back into the headliner, visor must be retracted before moving it back toward the windshield.

OVERHEAD CONSOLE

The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according to your option package.

Storage compartment

The storage compartment may be used to store a pair of sunglasses. Press the release area on the rear edge of the bin door to open the storage compartment. The door will open to the full open position.

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CENTER CONSOLE

Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features. These include:

1. Cupholders

2. Utility compartment with in-bin

power point and a removable coin holder tray (two grooves on tray slide onto tracks in main bin).

3. Rear power point

WARNING: Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injure you in a collision.

AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12V DC)

Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert any other object in the power outlet as this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty.

Auxiliary power points can be found in the following locations:

• On the passenger side of the center console near the instrument panel

• In the center console storage compartment

• On the rear side of the center console, accessible from the rear seats

• On the left rear quarter panel, accessible from the liftgate or behind

the rear seat

Do not use the power point for operating the cigarette lighter element (if equipped).

Note: Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter socket (if equipped). Improper use of the lighter can cause damage not covered by your warranty, and can result in fire or serious injury.

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To prevent the fuse from being blown, do not use the power point(s) over the vehicle capacity of 12V DC/180W. If the power point or cigar lighter socket is not working, a fuse may have blown. Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside Emergencies chapter for information on checking and replacing fuses.

To have full capacity usage of your power point, the engine is required to be running to avoid unintentional discharge of the battery. To prevent the battery from being discharged:

• do not use the power point longer than necessary when the engine is not running,

• do not leave battery chargers, video game adapters, computers and other devices plugged in overnight or when the vehicle is parked for extended periods.

Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used.

POWER WINDOWS

WARNING: Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let children 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 ensure that children and/or

pets are not in the proximity of the window openings.

Press and pull the window switches to open and close windows.

• Press down (to the first detent) and hold the switch to open.

• Pull up (to the first detent) and hold the switch to close.

Rear Window Buffeting: When one or both of the rear windows are open, the vehicle may demonstrate a wind throb or buffeting noise. This noise can be alleviated by lowering a front window approximately 2–3 inches (5–8 cm).

One-touch up or down (front windows only)

This feature allows the driver or passenger’s window to open or close fully without holding the control down.

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To operate one-touch down, press the switch completely down to the second detent and release quickly. The window will open fully. Momentarily press the switch to any position to stop the window operation.

To operate one-touch up, pull the switch completely up to the second detent and release quickly. The window will close fully. Momentarily press the switch to any position to stop the window operation.

Global open windows

Press and hold the panoramic roof (if equipped).

• The roof will complete the opening operation.

• If and panoramic roof movement will stop.

Note: The ignition must be off and the accessory delay feature must be not activated in order for this feature to operate.

Note: This feature can be disabled or enabled by your authorized dealer or through the message center. Refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter.

Bounce-back

When the window is moving upward and an obstacle or a rough road condition interferes with the window’s movement, the window will automatically reverse direction and move down. This is known as “bounce-back”. If the ignition is turned off (without accessory delay being active) during bounce-back, the window will move down until the bounce-back position is reached.

Security override

To override a bounce-back condition, within two seconds after the window reaches the bounce-back position, pull and hold the switch up and the window will travel up with no bounce-back or pinch protection. If the switch is released before the window is fully closed, the window will stop. For example, this can be used to overcome the resistance of ice on the window or seals.

control can then be released and the windows and panoramic

or is pressed during the opening operation, both windows

to begin opening the two front windows and venting

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Window lock

The window lock feature allows only the driver and front passenger to operate the power windows.

To lock out all the window controls (except for the driver and front passenger) press the right side of the control. Press the left side to restore the window controls.

Accessory delay

With accessory delay, the audio system, power windows and moon roof (if equipped) operate for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is turned off or until either front door is opened.

INTERIOR MIRROR

The interior rear view mirror has two pivot points on the support arm which lets you adjust the mirror up or down and from side to side.

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

Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror

The interior rear view mirror and a driver’s side exterior mirror have an auto-dimming function. The electronic day/night mirrors will change from the normal (high reflective) state to the non-glare (darkened) state when bright lights (glare) reach the interior mirror. When the interior mirror detects bright light from behind the vehicle, the interior rear view mirror and the driver’s side exterior mirror will automatically adjust (darken) to minimize glare.

The mirrors will automatically return to the normal state whenever the vehicle is placed in R (Reverse) to ensure a bright clear view when backing up.

Do not block the sensors on the front and back of the interior rear view mirror since this may impair proper mirror performance.

Note: A rear center passenger and/or raised rear center headrest (if

equipped) may also block the light from reaching the sensor.

Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or other petroleum-based cleaning products.

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EXTERIOR MIRRORS

Power side view mirrors

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

To adjust your mirrors:

1. Rotate the control clockwise to

adjust the right mirror and rotate the control counterclockwise to adjust the left mirror.

2. Move the control in the direction

you wish to tilt the mirror.

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

Memory feature

The power side view mirror positions are saved when doing a memory set and can be recalled using the memory feature. Refer to Front seats in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter.

Automatic dimming feature

The driver’s side view mirror has an auto-dimming function. For more information, refer to Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror in this chapter.

Heated outside mirrors

Both mirrors are heated automatically to remove ice, mist and fog when the rear window defrost is activated.

Do not remove ice from the mirrors with a scraper or attempt to readjust the mirror glass if it is frozen in place. These actions could cause damage to the glass and mirrors.

Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or other petroleum-based cleaning products.

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Fold-away mirrors

Fold the side mirrors in carefully when driving through a narrow space, like an automatic car wash.

Blind spot mirrors (if equipped)

Your vehicle may be equipped with blind spot mirrors or a blind spot information system. Refer to Blind spot mirrors or Blind spot

information system (BLIS威) with cross traffic alert (CTA) in the Driving chapter.

SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)

With speed control set, you can maintain a set speed without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal.

WARNING: Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery or unpaved.

Using speed control

The speed controls are located on the steering wheel. The following buttons work with speed control:

SET: Press to set a speed or to increase or decrease the set speed.

RES (Resume): Press to resume the set speed.

CNCL (Cancel): Press to cancel the set speed.

ON/OFF: Press to turn speed controlonoroff.

Setting speed control

To set speed control:

1. Press ON upward and release. 66

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2. Accelerate to the desired speed.

3. Press SET upward and release.

4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.

5. The indicator

Note:

• Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down a steep hill.

• If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill, you may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed.

• If the vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph (16 km/h) below your set speed on an uphill, your speed control will disengage.

Disengaging speed control

To disengage the speed control, press the brake pedal or press and release CNCL. Disengaging the speed control will not erase the previous set speed.

Resuming a set speed

Press and release RES. This will automatically return the vehicle to the previously set speed.

Increasing speed while using speed control

To set a higher speed:

• Press SET upward and hold until you get to the desired speed, then release. You can also use SET to operate the tap-up function. Press SET upward and release to increase the vehicle set speed in 1 mph (1.6 km/h) increments.

• Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired speed then press SET upward and release.

Reducing speed while using speed control

To reduce a set speed:

• Press SET downward and hold until you get to the desired speed, then release. You can also use SET to operate the tap-down function. Press SET downward and release to decrease the vehicle set speed in 1 mph (1.6 km/h) increments.

• Press the brake pedal until the desired vehicle speed is reached then press SET downward and release.

light on the instrument cluster will turn on.

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Turning off speed control

To turn off the speed control, press OFF downward or turn off the ignition.

Note: When you turn off the speed control or the ignition, your speed control set speed memory is erased.

ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) (IF EQUIPPED)

Adaptive cruise control (ACC) is much like speed control, only this system is designed to automatically adjust your speed to maintain a proper distance between you and the vehicle in front of you in the same lane. The driver can select from one of four GAP settings, the controls are located on the steering wheel.

At startup, the system sets the gap to the last selected setting. Once activated, the driver can deactivate the system at any time by pressing the brake pedal, pressing the steering wheel ON/OFF control or pressing the RES/CNCL control. In addition, the driver can temporarily increase the vehicle speed above the current speed by manually pressing on the accelerator pedal.

WARNING: Always pay close attention to changing road

conditions, especially when using adaptive cruise control. Adaptive cruise control cannot replace attentive driving. Failing to follow any of the warnings below or failing to pay attention to the road may result in a collision, serious injury or death.

WARNING: Adaptive cruise control is not a collision warning or

avoidance system. Additionally, adaptive cruise control will not detect:

• Stationary or slow moving vehicles below 6 mph (10 km/h).

• Pedestrians or objects in the roadway.

• Oncoming vehicles in the same lane.

WARNING: Do not use the adaptive cruise control when

entering or leaving a highway, in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery or unpaved.

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WARNING: Do not use in poor visibility, specifically fog, rain, spray or snow.

Using adaptive cruise control

Note: It is the drivers responsibility to stay alert, drive safely and be in control of the vehicle at all times.

The controls for using your cruise control are located on the steering wheel.

SET: Press to set a speed or to change the set speed.

SET

RES/CNCL (Resume/cancel):

Press to resume or cancel a set speed.

ON/OFF: Press to turn the system on or off.

GAP: Press to change the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.

Setting adaptive cruise control

1. Press and release ON. The message center will display the gray

ACC indicator light, current

gap setting and SET.

2. Accelerate to the desired speed.

3. Press SET upward and release. The vehicle speed will be stored in the memory and the message center will display a green

ACC indicator light, current gap setting and

desired set speed.

4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.

5. A lead vehicle graphic will illuminate if there is a vehicle detected in front of you.

RES

CNCL

OFF

GAP

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Following a vehicle

WARNING: When following a vehicle in front of you, the vehicle

will not decelerate automatically to a stop, nor will the vehicle always decelerate quickly enough to avoid a collision without driver intervention. Always apply the brakes when necessary. Failing to do so may result in a collision, serious injury or death.

When a vehicle ahead of you enters the same lane or a slower vehicle is ahead in the same lane, the vehicle speed will adjust automatically to maintain a preset gap distance. The distance setting is adjustable, refer to Setting the gap distance in this section.

The lead vehicle graphic will be illuminated. The vehicle will maintain a constant distance between the vehicle ahead

until:

• The vehicle in front of you accelerates to a speed above the set speed.

• The vehicle in front of you moves out of your lane or out of view.

• The vehicle speed falls below 16 mph (26 km/h).

• A new gap distance is set.

The vehicle brakes will be automatically applied to slow the vehicle to maintain a safe distance between the vehicle in front. The maximum braking which is applied by the ACC system is limited and can be overridden by the driver applying the brakes.

If the ACC system predicts that its maximum braking level will not be sufficient, an audible warning will sound while the ACC continues to brake. This is accompanied by a heads-up display; a red warning bar illuminating on the windshield. The driver should take immediate action.

Note: The brakes may emit a sound when they are being modulated by the adaptive cruise control system.

WARNING: Adaptive cruise control only warns of vehicles

detected by the radar sensor. In some cases there may be no warning or the warning may be delayed. The driver should always apply the brakes when necessary. Failing to do so may result in a collision, serious injury or death.

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Setting the gap distance

The distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you can be decreased or increased by pressing the GAP control up or down. The selected gap will be displayed in the message center as shown by the bars in the graphic. Four gap distance settings are available.

Graphic

display (bars

between

vehicles)

1 bar 1 second 29 yards (28 m) Sporty 2 bars 1.5 seconds 44 yards (42 m) Normal 3 bars 1.9 seconds 56 yards (53 m) Normal 4 bars 2.3 seconds 66 yards (64 m) Comfort

Each time the vehicle is restarted, the last chosen gap for the current driver will be automatically selected.

Note: It is the driver’s responsibility to select a gap appropriate to the driving conditions.

Disengaging adaptive cruise control

Press the brake pedal or press CNCL to disengage the adaptive cruise control. The last set speed will be displayed with a strikethrough.

Disengaging the adaptive cruise control will not erase your previous set speed.

Overriding adaptive cruise control

WARNING: Whenever the driver is overriding the ACC by pressing the accelerator pedal, the ACC will not automatically

apply the brakes to maintain separation from any vehicle ahead.

The set speed and gap distance can be overridden by pressing the accelerator pedal.

When the driver is overriding ACC, the green illuminated, and the follow vehicle is not displayed in the message center. When the accelerator is released, the ACC function will operate again and vehicle speed will decrease to the set speed, or a lower speed if following a slower vehicle.

Following

distance

Following

distance at

60 mph

(100 km/h)

ACC light is

Dynamic behavior

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Changing the set speed

There are three ways to change the set speed:

• Accelerate or brake to the desired speed and press SET upward and release.

• Increase or decrease the speed by holding SET upward or downward until the desired set speed is shown on the message center. The vehicle speed will gradually change to the selected speed.

• Increase or decrease the speed in increments of 1 mph (2 km/h) by briefly pressing the SET upward or downward.

The ACC may apply the brakes to slow the vehicle down to the new set speed. The set speed will display continuously in the message center while ACC is active.

Resuming the set speed

Press and release RES/CNCL. This will automatically return the vehicle to the previously set speed. The set speed will display continuously in the message center while ACC is active.

Note: Resume should only be used if the driver is aware of the set speed and intends to return to it.

Low speed automatic cancellation

ACC is not functional at vehicle speeds below 16 mph (26 km/h). Once the vehicle speed drops below 16 mph (26 km/h), an audible alarm will sound and the automatic braking will be released.

Hilly condition usage

It is recommended that the driver select a lower gear position when ACC is active in situations such as prolonged downhill driving on steep grades (i.e., driving in mountainous areas). In these situations, additional engine braking is needed to reduce the load on the vehicle’s regular brake system to prevent them from overheating. For more information, reference Automatic transmission operation in the Driving chapter.

Note: If ACC is applying brakes for an extended period of time, an audible alarm will sound and ACC will shut down. This is to allow the brakes to cool down. When the brakes have cooled down, the ACC will again function normally.

Turning off cruise control

Press OFF to turn off the cruise control. Note: When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your cruise

control set speed memory is erased. 72

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Detection issues

The radar sensor has a limited field of vision. In some situations it may not detect vehicles at all or detect a vehicle later than expected.

Detection issues can occur:

• When driving on a different line than the vehicle in front.

• With vehicles that edge into your lane. These vehicles can only be

detected once they have moved fully into your lane.

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• There may be issues with the detection of vehicles in front when driving into and coming out of a bend or curve in the road.

In these cases ACC may brake late or unexpectedly. The driver should stay alert and intervene when necessary.

ACC Not Available

Several conditions exist which can cause ACC to deactivate or prevent ACC from activating when requested. These conditions include:

• The sensor is blocked, refer to Blocked sensor in this section.

• Brake temperature is high, refer to Hilly condition usage in this

section.

• A failure has occurred in the ACC system or related system.

Blocked sensor

If a message regarding a blocked sensor is displayed, the radar signals from the sensor have been obstructed. The sensor is located behind a fascia cover near the driver side of the lower grille. When the radar signals are obstructed, a vehicle ahead cannot be detected and the ACC will not function. The following table lists possible causes and actions for this message being displayed.

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Cause Action

The surface of the radar in the grille is dirty or obstructed in some way

The surface of the radar in the grille is clean but the message remains in the display

Heavy rain or snow is interfering with the radar signals

Swirling water, or snow or ice on the surface of the road may interfere with the radar signals

WARNING: Do not use ACC when towing a trailer with brake

controls. Aftermarket trailer brakes will not function properly when ACC is activated because the brakes are electronically controlled. Failing to do so may result in loss of vehicle control, which could result in serious injury.

WARNING: Do not use tires sizes other than those

recommended because this can affect the normal operation of ACC. Failing to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control, which could result in serious injury.

Clean the grille surface in front of the radar or remove the object causing the obstruction

Wait a short time. It may take several minutes for the radar to detect that it is no longer obstructed

Do not use ACC in these condition because it may not detect, warn, or respond to potential collisions.

Switching to normal cruise control

You can manually change from adaptive cruise control (ACC) to normal cruise control through the message center. Refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter. If normal cruise control is selected, the ACC indicator light will be replaced with a light. The gap setting will not be displayed, the system will not automatically respond to lead vehicles and automatic braking will not be activated. The system will default to ACC when the engine is started.

WARNING: Normal cruise control will not brake due to slower

vehicles. Always be aware of which mode is selected and apply the brakes when necessary.

cruise control indicator

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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS

Audio control features

SEEK: Press up or down to select the next/previous radio station preset, CD track or satellite radio (if equipped) channel preset depending on which media mode you are in.

MEDIA: Press repeatedly to scroll

through available audio modes.

MUTE: Press to silence the radio. VOL (Volume): Press up or down

to increase or decrease the volume.

Navigation/SYNC威 system hands-free control features (if equipped)

Press

to active the voice

recognition feature. Refer to Voice

recognition feature in the MyFord Touch™ / MyLincoln Touch™

supplement.

Press

to access phone features.

Refer to Phone features in the MyFord Touch™ / MyLincoln Touch™ supplement.

VOL

Cluster display control features

Some features can be adjusted through the right side of the cluster display. Use the right steering wheel control to navigate the screen and press OK to select. The following features are available:

• Entertainment

• Change audio source

• Limited play list

• Navigation (if equipped)

• Redundant center stack display

• Routed map

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• Phone

• Redundant center stack display

• Favorite contacts

• Climate

• On

• Fan speed

• Temperature

PANORAMIC VISTA ROOF™ AND POWER SUNSHADES (IF EQUIPPED)

The panoramic Vista Roof™ and power sunshade controls are located on the overhead console.

WARNING: Do not let children play with the panoramic Vista

Roof™ and power sunshade or leave children unattended in the vehicle. They may seriously hurt themselves.

WARNING: When closing the panoramic Vista Roof™ and

power sunshade, you should verify that it is free of obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in the proximity of the panoramic Vista Roof™ and power sunshade opening.

Note: Do not attempt to move the panoramic power sunshades manually or sunshade damage or malfunction may occur. The sunshade track clips are designed to release the sunshade crossbar in order to prevent damage to the system. If this occurs the sunshade crossbar ends may just need to be slid back into position to regain proper function. See your authorized dealer for proper panoramic Vista Roof™ or sunshade operating, diagnostic or repair instructions.

Note: The same panoramic Vista Roof™.

The panoramic Vista Roof™ and power sunshade are equipped with an automatic, one-touch, express opening feature. To stop motion at any time during the one-touch operation, press the control a second time.

control operates both the sunshades and the

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To open power sunshades and panoramic Vista Roof™: Press

and release the control to open the sunshade. The front and rear sunshades open simultaneously.

Note: Vista Roof™ will only open after power sunshades are completely open. Power sunshades will only close after Vista Roof™ is completely closed.

To open the panoramic Vista Roof™ press and release the The panoramic Vista Roof™ will open to the “comfort” position. Press and release the control again to fully open. To stop the one-touch open feature press the control again.

Note: The “comfort” position helps to alleviate rumbling wind noise which may happen in the vehicle with the roof fully opened.

To close the panoramic Vista Roof™ and power sunshades: Pull the “express close” position. Firmly pull the control again and hold to fully close the Vista Roof™. Pull the control down and release to close the sunshades to the “express close” position. Firmly pull the control again and hold to fully close the front and rear sunshades.

To vent the panoramic Vista Roof™: From the closed position,

press and release the TILT control. To close, pull and hold the TILT control down.

Note: If the panoramic Vista Roof™ is excessively operated, the glass and shade motors will automatically go into a fail-safe jog mode (manual intermittent operation) to prevent overheating and/or damage to the motor. The motors will revert back to normal operation after a period of idle time.

control down and release. The glass panel will stop at the

control.

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UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER (IF EQUIPPED)

Your vehicle may be equipped with a universal garage door opener which can be used to replace the common hand-held transmitter.

HomeLink姞 Wireless Control System (if equipped)

The HomeLink威 Wireless Control System, located on the driver’s visor, provides a convenient way to replace up to three hand-held transmitters with a single built-in device. This feature will learn the radio frequency codes of most transmitters to operate garage doors, entry gate operators, security systems, entry door locks, and home or office lighting.

WARNING: When programming your HomeLink威 Wireless

Control System to a garage door or gate, be sure that people and objects are out of the way to prevent potential injury or damage.

Do not use the HomeLink威 Wireless Control System with any garage door opener that lacks safety stop and reverse features as required by U.S. federal safety standards (this includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982). A garage door which cannot detect an object, signaling the door to stop and reverse, does not meet current U.S. federal safety standards. For more information, contact HomeLink威 at: www.homelink.com or 1–800–355–3515.

Retain the original transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future programming procedures (i.e. new HomeLink威 equipped vehicle purchase). It is also suggested that upon the sale of the vehicle, the programmed Homelink威 buttons be erased for security purposes, refer to Programming in this section.

Programming

Do not program HomeLink威 with the vehicle parked in the garage. Note: Your vehicle may require the ignition switch to be turned to the

accessory position for programming and/or operation of the HomeLink威. It is also recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the device being programmed to HomeLink威 for quicker training and accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal.

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1. Position the end of your hand-held transmitter 1–3 inches (2–8 cm) away from the HomeLink威 button you wish to program (located on your visor) while keeping the indicator light in view.

2. Simultaneously press and hold both the chosen HomeLink威 and hand-held transmitter buttons until the HomeLink威 indicator light changes from a slow to a rapidly blinking light. Now you may release both the HomeLink威 and hand-held transmitter buttons.

Note: Some entry gates and garage door openers may require you to replace Step 2 with procedures noted in the Gate Operator and Canadian Programming in this section for Canadian residents.

3. Firmly press and hold for five seconds and release the programmed HomeLink威 button up to two separate times to activate the door. If the door does not activate, press and hold the just-trained HomeLink威 button and observe the indicator light.

• If the indicator light stays on constantly, programming is complete and your device should activate when the HomeLink威 button is pressed and released.

• If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a constant light continue with “Programming” Steps 4 through 6 to complete programming of a rolling code equipped device (most

commonly a garage door opener).

4. At the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit) in the garage, locate the “learn” or “smart” button (usually near where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the unit).

5. Firmly press and release the “learn” or “smart” button. (The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer.)

Note: There are 30 seconds in which to initiate Step 6.

6. Return to the vehicle and firmly press, hold for two seconds and

release the programmed HomeLink威 button. Repeat the press/hold/release sequence again and, depending on the brand of the

garage door opener (or other rolling code equipped device), repeat this sequence a third time to complete the programming.

HomeLink威 should now activate your rolling code equipped device. To program additional HomeLink威 buttons begin with Step 1 in this section. For questions or comments, please contact HomeLink威 at www.homelink.com or 1–800–355–3515.

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Gate Operator & Canadian Programming

During programming, your hand-held transmitter may automatically stop transmitting — not allowing enough time for HomeLink威 to accept the signal from the hand-held transmitter.

After completing Step 1 outlined in the Programming section, replace Step 2 with the following:

Note: If programming a garage door opener or gate operator, it is advised to unplug the device during the “cycling” process to prevent overheating.

• Continue to press and hold the HomeLink威 button (note Step 2 in the

Programming section) while you press and release — every two seconds (“cycle”) your hand-held transmitter until the frequency

signal has been accepted by the HomeLink威. The indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly after HomeLink威 accepts the radio frequency signal.

• Proceed with Step 3 in the Programming section.

Operating the HomeLink姞 Wireless Control System

To operate, simply press and release the appropriate HomeLink威 button. Activation will now occur for the trained product (garage door, gate operator, security system, entry door lock, or home or office lighting etc.). For convenience, the hand-held transmitter of the device may also be used at any time. In the event that there are still programming difficulties, contact HomeLink威 at www.homelink.com or

1–800–355–3515.

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Erasing HomeLink姞 buttons

To erase the three programmed buttons (individual buttons cannot be erased):

• Press and hold the two outer HomeLink威 buttons until the indicator light begins to flash-after 20 seconds. Release both buttons. Do not hold for longer that 30 seconds.

HomeLink威 is now in the train (or learning) mode and can be programmed at any time beginning with Step 1 in the Programming section.

Reprogramming a single HomeLink姞 button

To program a device to HomeLink威 using a HomeLink威 button previously trained, follow these steps:

1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink威 button. Do NOT release the

button.

2. The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. Without

releasing the HomeLink威 button, follow Step 1 in the Programming section.

For questions or comments, contact HomeLink威 at www.homelink.com or 1–800–355–3515.

POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT

WARNING: Do not install additional floor mats on top of the factory installed floor mats as they may interfere with the

accelerator or the brake pedals.

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Position the floor mat so that the eyelets are over the retention posts and press down to lock in. Make sure that the mat does not interfere with the operation of the accelerator or the brake pedal. To remove the floor mat, reverse the installation procedure.

POWER LIFTGATE

You can power open or close the liftgate with the following controls:

• Instrument panel control button

• Transmitter button

• Outside liftgate control button

• Control button in the rear cargo area

Opening and closing the power liftgate:

WARNING: Make sure all persons are clear of the power liftgate

area before using the power liftgate control.

WARNING: Keep keys out of reach of children. Do not allow children to play near an open or moving power liftgate.

The liftgate will only operate with the vehicle in P (Park). When the liftgate is being power closed, a chime will sound three times

as the liftgate begins to power close. A single chime indicates a problem with the close request, caused by:

• the ignition is on and the transmission is not in P (Park);

• or the battery voltage is below the minimum operating voltage;

• or the vehicle speed is at or above 3 mph (5 km/h).

If the liftgate reverses and starts to close after an open request, a fast continuous chime indicates excessive load on the gate or a possible strut failure. If any excessive load is removed and you still have a faster chime, have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer.

Do not attempt to manually force the liftgate to travel faster than the power system will permit. This will activate the obstacle detection feature.

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Note: Cycling the ignition prior to completely latching the liftgate could result in damage to the liftgate and/or its power components. Make sure the liftgate is fully latched before operating the vehicle.

Care should be exercised in starting the engine before the liftgate is fully closed (latched). If the ignition is cycled during a liftgate power close cycle and the liftgate is 6–10 inches (15–24 cm) from being latched, the liftgate may reverse to the full open position. Verify that the gate is closed before operating or moving the vehicle, especially in an enclosure, like a garage or a parking structure. The liftgate or its components could be damaged in an enclosure if the liftgate is open while the vehicle is being operated.

When power operating the liftgate at temperatures below 32°F (0°C), the liftgate may stop about 5 inches (12.7 cm) from the full open position. The liftgate can be fully opened by pushing it upward to the maximum open position.

The power liftgate feature can be enabled or disabled using the message center controls. With the setting turned off, power operation is disabled from the liftgate handle button and from the rear cargo area button. The transmitter and instrument panel switch will still continue to operate the liftgate regardless of the position state of the message center. Refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter.

To power open or close the liftgate from the instrument panel:

Press the button, located to the left of the steering column, once to power open or close the liftgate.

To power open or close the liftgate with the transmitter:

Press Refer to Remote entry system in the Locks and Security chapter.

twice within three seconds to power open or close the liftgate.

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To power open the liftgate with outside liftgate control button:

1. Unlock the liftgate with the transmitter or power door unlock control. If the intelligent access transmitter is within 3 feet (1 meter) of the liftgate, the liftgate will unlock when you press the liftgate release button.

2. To open the liftgate, press the control button located in the top of the liftgate pull cup handle.

Note: For the best performance allow the power system to open the liftgate after pressing the control. Manually pushing or pulling the liftgate may activate the system’s obstacle detection feature and stop the power operation.

To power close the liftgate with the rear cargo area control button:

Press and release the control on the left rear quarter panel to close the liftgate.

Note: The rear cargo area control button is disabled when the liftgate is latched.

WARNING: Keep clear of the liftgate when activating the rear switch.

Note: The liftgate movement direction can be reversed with a second press of the instrument panel, or the rear cargo area control button, or a second double press of the transmitter button.

To manually operate the liftgate:

1. Disable the liftgate power function. Refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter.

2. Open and close the liftgate as you would a standard liftgate. Refer to Manual liftgate operation in this chapter.

Note: In case of operation in extreme cold -40°F (-40°C), or on extreme inclines, manual operation of the liftgate is suggested.

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Obstacle detection:

The power liftgate system is equipped with an obstacle detection feature. If the power liftgate is closing, the system will reverse to full open when

it detects an obstacle. A chime will sound three times when an obstacle is detected as the liftgate begins to reopen. Once the obstacle is removed, the liftgate can be closed under power.

If the power liftgate is opening, the system will stop and a chime will sound three times when an obstacle is detected. Once the obstacle is removed, the liftgate can again be operated normally.

Resetting the power liftgate:

The power liftgate may not operate properly and may need to be reset if any of these conditions occur:

• a low voltage or dead battery

• disconnected battery

• the liftgate is manually closed and left ajar (unlatched)

To reset the power liftgate:

1. Disconnect the battery for 20 seconds then, reconnect the battery.

2. Manually close and fully latch the liftgate.

3. Power open the liftgate by using the transmitter, or the instrument

panel control button. Note: If the power liftgate system is turned off in the message center,

the system cannot be activated with the outside release handle or rear cargo area control button. The system will need to be turned on to resume operation with the outside release handle or rear cargo area control button. The power liftgate is still operational through the use of the remote entry transmitter and instrument panel button when the power liftgate is turned off in the message center.

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Manual liftgate operation

The liftgate cargo area is only intended for cargo, not for passengers. To open the liftgate, press the

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

• Exercise care when opening or closing the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed area. The liftgate could be damaged against a garage door, low ceiling or wall.

• Do not hang anything (bike rack, etc.) from the spoiler/glass or liftgate. Doing so could cause serious damage to the liftgate and its components.

• Do not leave the liftgate open while driving. Doing so could cause serious damage to the liftgate and its components as well as allowing carbon monoxide to enter the vehicle.

WARNING: Make sure that the liftgate is closed to prevent

exhaust fumes from being drawn into the vehicle. This will also prevent passengers and cargo from falling out. If you must drive with the liftgate door open, keep the vehicle well ventilated so outside air comes into the vehicle.

Liftgate ajar signal

If the liftgate is not fully latched, you will receive a “LIFTGATE AJAR” message on the instrument panel. If you see this message, check the liftgate door to ensure it is fully latched.

Note: In the event of a power failure, the latch can be accessed and released from the inside using the access panel on the liftgate trim.

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CARGO AREA FEATURES

Cargo management system (if equipped)

The cargo management system consists of storage compartments located in the floor of the rear cargo area.

1. To open, lift the release handle and the lid.

2. To close, lower the lid.

Cargo net (if equipped)

The cargo net secures lightweight objects in the cargo area. Attach the net to the loops and anchors provided.

WARNING: This net is not designed to restrain objects

during a collision.

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Utility hook

The utility hook can be used to hang small items such as grocery bags, etc. Do not hang more than 10 lb (4.5 kg) on the hook.

ROOF RACK SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

Loads should never be placed directly on the roof panel. For proper function of the roof rack system, loads must be placed directly on crossbars affixed to the roof rack side rails. Your vehicle may be equipped with factory-installed crossbars. Ford Genuine Accessory crossbars, designed specifically for your vehicle, are also recommended for use with your roof rack system.

The vehicle’s roof panel is NOT designed to directly carry a load. The

maximum recommended load is 100 lb (45 kg), evenly distributed on the crossbars. Ensure that the load is securely fastened.

WARNING: When loading the roof rail crossbars, it is

recommended to evenly distribute the load, as well as maintain a low center of gravity. Loaded vehicles, with higher centers of gravity, may handle differently than unloaded vehicles. Extra precautions, such as slower speeds and increased stopping distance, should be taken when driving a heavily loaded vehicle.

When the rail system is loaded, check the tightness of the load before driving and at each fuel stop.

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INTELLIGENT ACCESS KEY (IA KEY)

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

The IA key also contains a removable mechanical key blade that can be used to unlock the driver door. To release the mechanical key blade, slide the release on the back of the transmitter and pull the blade out.

Your IA keys are programmed to your vehicle. You cannot enter or start your vehicle with an unprogrammed key. If you lose one or both of your IA keys, replacements are available from your authorized dealer. For more information on programming replacement IA keys, refer to the SecuriLock威 passive anti-theft system section in this chapter.

Note: Your vehicle’s IA backup keys were issued with a security tag that provides important vehicle key cut information. It is recommended that you keep the tag in a safe place for future reference.

MYKEY™

The MyKey™ feature allows you to program a restricted driving mode to promote good driving habits. All but one of the keys programmed to the vehicle can be activated as a MyKey™. The key will remain restricted until MyKey™ is cleared. Any remaining keys are referred to as an “administrator key” or admin key. The admin key can be used to create a MyKey™, program optional MyKey™ settings, and clear the MyKey™

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feature. When the MyKey™ feature is enabled the user can use system check in the message center to see how many MyKeys™ and admin keys are programmed to the vehicle, and see the total distance the vehicle has been driven with the MyKey™ active.

MyKey™ restricted features Standard settings – these settings cannot be changed

• The audio system will be muted whenever Belt-Minder威 is activated until the safety belts are buckled. Refer to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for a detailed description of Belt-Minder威 operation.

• Low fuel warnings are displayed in the message center followed by a chime when the distance to empty value reaches 75 miles (120 km).

• If equipped, any of the following: parking aid, Blind Spot Information System (BLIS™) with cross traffic alert and forward collision warning systems cannot be turned off.

Optional settings – these settings can be changed

• Vehicle speed is limited to 80 mph (130 km/h). Visual warnings are displayed followed by a chime when the vehicle speed has reached 80 mph (130 km/h).

• Visual warnings are displayed followed by a chime when a preselected vehicle speed of 45, 55 or 65 mph (75, 90, or 105 km/h) is exceeded.

• The maximum volume of the audio system is limited to 45%. MYKEY VOLUME LIMITED will be displayed in the audio system display when attempting to exceed the limited volume.

• The AdvanceTrac威 system cannot be turned off. When this optional setting is on, the MyKey™ user will not be able to deactivate the system. Note: It may be beneficial to deactivate the AdvanceTrac威 system if the vehicle is stuck in snow, mud, or sand.

Create a MyKey™

To program MyKey™ on one of the keys programmed to the vehicle, put the intelligent access key in the backup slot with brand logo facing up; see the Driving chapter for the location of the backup slot. Turn the ignition on. Use the message center buttons to do the following:

1. Get into main menu, select SETTINGS then MYKEY by pressing OK

button or the right arrow button.

2. Press OK to select CREATE MYKEY.

3. Hold the OK button as prompted until you see a message that the key

is restricted.

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MyKey™ is successfully programmed. Make sure you label it so you can distinguish it from the admin keys. Note: To program the optional settings go to Step 2 in the Programming MyKey™ optional settings section. If your vehicle is equipped with remote start, see the Using MyKey™ with remote start systems section.

Note: All MyKeys™ can be cleared within the same key cycle that it was created, otherwise an admin key is required to clear the MyKey™ programming. To clear all MyKeys™ go to Step 2 in the Clear MyKey™ section.

Programming MyKey™ optional settings

Turn the ignition on using an admin key. To program the optional settings, use the message center buttons to do the following:

1. Get into main menu, select SETTINGS then MYKEY by pressing the OK button or the right arrow button.

2. Use the up and down arrow buttons to get to any optional feature.

3. Press the right arrow button to bring up settings of each item.

4. Press OK button or right arrow button to make your choice.

Clear MyKey™

To reset all MyKeys™ as admin keys do the following:

1. At the main menu screen select SETTINGS then MYKEY by pressing OK or the right arrow key.

2. Press the down arrow key to get to CLEAR MYKEYS.

3. Hold OK until you see ALL MYKEYS CLEARED.

Check MyKey™ system status

The vehicle’s message center information menu will provide the status of the following MyKey™ parameters:

• MYKEY MILES (km) — This odometer only tracks distance when a MyKey™ is used. If distance does not accumulate as expected, then the MyKey™ is not being used by the intended user. The only way to reset this odometer to zero is by clearing MyKey™. If this odometer is lower than the last time you checked, then the MyKey™ system has been recently cleared.

• # MYKEY(S) PROGRAMMED — Indicates how many MyKeys™ are programmed to the vehicle. Can be used to detect deletion of a MyKey™.

• # ADMIN KEYS PROGRAMMED — Indicates how many admin keys are programmed to the vehicle. Can be used to detect if an additional spare key has been programmed to the vehicle.

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Refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter for MyKey™ system warnings displays.

Using MyKey™ with remote start systems

MyKey™ is not compatible with non Ford-approved aftermarket remote start systems. If you choose to install a remote start system please see your authorized dealer for a Ford-approved remote start system.

The following information MAY help customers who choose to use a non Ford-approved remote start system. The actions proved below do NOT make MyKey™ compatible with non Ford-approved remote start system, but it MAY help you to retain some MyKey™ functions.

Vehicles equipped with an intelligent access key (push button start)

• It is not possible to program any remote start system as MyKey™ on vehicles equipped with intelligent access key (push button start). Therefore, you should treat the remote start fob as you would any other admin key. When the vehicle is started using remote start, the system will stall the engine when you either enter the vehicle or shift the vehicle into gear. Prior to the engine stall, the vehicle will have administrative privileges. When you restart the engine, the vehicle will identify the user as an admin or MyKey™ drive depending on the settings of the actual key used to start the vehicle.

Note: For all vehicles, the number of MYKEY(S) PROGRAMMED or ADMIN KEYS PROGRAMMED that is displayed in the MyKey™ system status menus will include the non Ford-approved remote start system as an additional key in the total count. See the Check MyKey™ system status section.

Note: For all vehicles with a non Ford-approved remote start installed, it is possible to program all ’real’ keys as MyKeys™, in which case, you will need to use your remote start system to reset all MyKeys™ as admin keys by doing the following:

1. Enter the vehicle, close all doors.

2. Remote start the vehicle using your non Ford-approved remote start

fob.

3. Follow Steps 1-4 in the Clear MyKey™ section.

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Troubleshooting

Condition Potential Causes

Can’t create a MyKey™ • Key in backup slot is the last

remaining admin key (there always has to be at least one admin key).

• Key in backup slot is a MyKey™.

• Key is not in the backup slot.

• SecuriLock威 passive anti-theft

system is disabled or in unlimited mode.

• Vehicle has been started using a non Ford-approved remote start system that is programmed as MyKey™. Refer to Using MyKey™ with remote start systems section.

Cannot program the MyKey™ optional settings

Cannot clear MyKey™ • No MyKeys™ are programmed to

Lost the only admin key • Purchase a new key from your

• Key in backup slot is a MyKey™.

• No MyKeys™ are programmed to

the vehicle. Refer to Create a MyKey™ section.

• Vehicle has been started using a non Ford-approved remote start system that is programmed as MyKey™. Refer to Using MyKey™ with remote start systems section.

the vehicle. Refer to Create a MyKey™ section.

• Vehicle has been started using a non Ford-approved remote start system that is programmed as MyKey™. Refer to Using MyKey™ with remote start systems section.

authorized dealer.

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Condition Potential Causes

Lost any key • For programming spare keys, refer

to the Programming spare keys section in this chapter.

I accidentally programmed all keys as MyKeys™

No MyKey™ function • An admin intelligent access key is

MyKey™ programmed total includes one additional key

Admin keys programmed total includes one additional key

• Vehicle has a non Ford-approved remote start system that is recognized as an admin key. Refer to the Using

MyKey™ with remote start systems

section to reset all MyKeys™ as admin keys.

present.

• No MyKeys™ are programmed to the vehicle. Refer to Create a MyKey™ section.

• Vehicle has been started using a non Ford-approved remote start system (as an admin key) then a MyKey™ is inserted without restarting the engine.

• Unknown key has been programmed to the vehicle as a MyKey™.

• Vehicle is equipped with a non Ford-approved remote start system. Refer to Using MyKey™ with remote start systems section.

• Unknown key has been programmed to the vehicle as admin key.

• Vehicle is equipped with a non Ford-approved remote start system. Refer to Using MyKey™ with remote start systems section.

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Condition Potential Causes

MyKey™ distance does not accumulate

POWER DOOR LOCKS

• Press the doors.

Smart unlocks

The smart unlock feature is intended to prevent you from unintentionally locking your IA key inside your vehicle’s passenger compartment or rear cargo area.

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

In order to override the smart unlock feature and intentionally lock the IA key inside the vehicle, you can lock your vehicle after all doors are closed by using your keyless entry keypad, pressing the

another IA key or touching the locking area on the handle with another IA key in your hand. Refer to Keyless entry system in this chapter for more information on keyless entry keypad operation.

control to unlock all

control to lock all

• MyKey™ is not being used by the intended user.

• MyKey™ system has been recently cleared.

• Vehicles has been remote started using a non Ford-approved remote start system (as if an admin key) then a MyKey™ is inserted without recycling the MyKey™ in ignition.

control on

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When you open one of the front doors and you lock the vehicle using the driver or passenger power door lock control (with the vehicle not in P (Park) and the ignition off, or the ignition on), all doors will lock, then all doors will automatically unlock reminding you that the vehicle is not in P (Park) or the ignition is on.

Autolock feature (if enabled)

The autolock feature will lock all the doors when:

• all the doors are closed,

• the ignition is on,

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

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

The autolock feature repeats when:

• any door is opened then closed while the ignition is on and the vehicle speed is 9 mph (15 km/h) or lower, and

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

Deactivating/activating autolock feature

Your vehicle comes with the autolock feature activated; there are three methods to enable/disable this feature:

• Through your authorized dealer,

• using a keypad procedure, or

• by using the instrument cluster message center. Refer to Message

center in the Instrument Cluster chapter.

Note: The autolock feature can be activated/deactivated independently of the autounlock feature.

Keyless entry keypad autolock enable/disable procedure

1. Turn the ignition off.

2. Close all the doors.

3. Enter factory–set 5–digit entry

code.

4. Press and hold the 3 • 4. While holding the 3 • 4pressthe7• 8.

5. Release the 7 • 8.

6. Release the 3 • 4.

The user should receive a horn chirp to indicate the system has been disabled or a chirp followed by a honk to indicate the system has been enabled.

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Autounlock feature (if enabled)

The autounlock feature will unlock all the doors when:

• the ignition is on, all the doors are closed, and the vehicle has been in motion at a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h);

• the vehicle has then come to a stop and the ignition is turned off or to accessory; and

• the driver door is opened within 10 minutes of the ignition being turned off or to accessory.

Note: The doors will not autounlock if the vehicle has been electronically locked after the ignition is turned off and before the driver door is opened.

Deactivating/activating autounlock feature

Your vehicle comes with the autounlock feature activated; there are three methods to enable/disable this feature:

• Through your authorized dealer,

• using a keypad procedure, or

• or by using the instrument cluster message center. Refer to Message

center in the Instrument Cluster chapter.

Note: The autounlock feature can be activated/deactivated independently of the autolock feature.

Keyless entry keypad autounlock enable/disable procedure

1. Turn the ignition off.

2. Close all the doors.

3. Enter factory–set 5–digit entry

code.

4. Press and hold the 3 • 4. While holding the 3 • 4, press and release

the 7 • 8. While still holding the 3 • 4, press and release the 7 • 8a second time.

5. Release the 3 • 4.

The user should receive a horn chirp to indicate the system has been disabled or a chirp followed by a honk to indicate the system has been enabled.

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CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS

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

• The rear doors can be opened from the outside when the childproof door locks are set, but the doors are unlocked.

The childproof locks are located on the rear edge of each rear door and must be set separately for each door. Setting the lock for one door will not automatically set the lock for both doors.

• Insert the key and turn to the lock position (key horizontal) to engage the childproof locks.

• Insert the key and turn to the unlock position (key vertical) to disengage the childproof locks.

REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM

The intelligent access keys (IA key) comply with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

The typical operating range for your transmitter is approximately 33 feet (10 meters) unless equipped with remote start, which allows for greater range performance. A decrease in operating range could be caused by:

• weather conditions,

• nearby radio towers,

• structures around the vehicle, or

• other vehicles parked next to your vehicle.

The transmitter allows you to:

• remotely unlock the vehicle doors

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• remotely lock all the vehicle doors .

• remotely open the power liftgate

• remotely start/stop the vehicle

section.

• activate the personal alarm

• arm and disarm the perimeter anti-theft system.

• operate the illuminated entry feature.

• activate the global opening windows feature (if equipped).

Refer to Intelligent access in this section for more features. The remote entry lock/unlock feature operates in any ignition position

except while the vehicle is in the start position. The panic feature operates with the ignition off.

If there are problems with the remote entry system, make sure to take ALL intelligent access keys with you to the authorized dealer in order to aid in troubleshooting the problem.

Intelligent access

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

Your vehicle will allow you to unlock and enter your vehicle without actively using a key or transmitter. You can use the intelligent access feature at the front doors or at the liftgate. You can activate the intelligent access feature as long as you have one of your IA keys within range of the front doors or the liftgate.

Activating intelligent access at the front doors: If your IA key is within 3 feet (1 meter) of the front doors you can activate your intelligent access system by pulling a front exterior door handle. The door(s) will automatically unlock and the door can be opened.

To lock the doors, press and hold for half a second the lock area on either front door handle (black button on chrome handled doors or the small bump on painted door handles).

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction

CONGRATULATIONS

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

Warning symbols in this guide

Warning symbols on your vehicle

Protecting the environment

PERCHLORATE MATERIAL

BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE

Special instructions

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR P265/40R22 LOW-PROFILE TIRES AND WHEELS

DATA RECORDING

Service Data Recording

Event Data Recording

CELL PHONE USE

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

Instrument Cluster

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

GAUGES

MESSAGE CENTER

Main menu

Select-Shift Automatic™ transmission (SST)

Settings

Information

System warnings and status messages

Entertainment Systems

MYLINCOLN TOUCH™

Climate Controls

DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (DATC) SYSTEM WITH MYTEMP

Operating tips

Touchscreen features

Climate control voice commands

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER

REMOTE START CLIMATE OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)

CABIN AIR FILTER

Lights

HEADLAMP CONTROL

Adaptive headlamps (if equipped)

Autolamp control

Autolamp delay system (if equipped)

Fog lamp control

High beams

Flash-to-pass

Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL

AIMING THE HEADLAMPS

Vertical aim adjustment

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL

INTERIOR LAMPS

Front row map lamps (if equipped)

Map/dome lamp (if equipped)

Rear courtesy lamp

BULB REPLACEMENT

Lamp assembly condensation

Using the right bulbs

Replacing interior bulbs

Replacing exterior bulbs

Replacing headlamp bulbs

Replacing HID headlamp bulbs (if equipped)

Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs

Replacing side marker bulbs

Replacing backup lamp bulbs

Replacing supplemental liftgate lamp assembly

Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs

Replacing license plate lamp bulbs

Replacing fog lamp bulbs

Driver Controls

WINDSHIELD WIPERS

Windshield wiper rainlamp feature (if equipped with autolamp)

Rear window wiper/washer controls

TILT/TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED)

Power tilt/telescope steering column (if equipped)

ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR

OVERHEAD CONSOLE

Storage compartment

CENTER CONSOLE