FORD Mustang 2015 User Manual

MUSTANG 2015 OWNER’S MANUAL

July 2014

Owner’s Manual

Litho in U.S.A.

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OWNER’S MANUAL

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continuous development, we reserve the right to change specifications, design or equipment at any time
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Errors and omissions excepted.

© Ford Motor Company 2014

All rights reserved.

Part Number: 20140625163230

Introduction

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

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

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

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

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

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

Replacement Parts

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

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

Mobile Communications

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

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

At a Glance

At a Glance........................................................14

Child Safety

General Information.......................................18

Installing Child Seats.....................................19

Booster Seats..................................................25

Child Seat Positioning...................................27

Safety Belts

Principle of Operation..................................29

Fastening the Safety Belts.........................30

Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator

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

Safety Belt Minder.........................................32

Child Restraint and Safety Belt

Maintenance................................................34

Personal Safety System™

Personal Safety System™..........................35

Supplementary Restraints

System

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

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

Front Passenger Sensing System............38

Side Airbags.....................................................40

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

Safety Canopy™ - Coupe...........................42

Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........43

Airbag Disposal...............................................44

Keys and Remote Controls

General Information on Radio

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

Remote Control..............................................46

Replacing a Lost Key or Remote

Control...........................................................49

MyKey™

Principle of Operation..................................50

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

Clearing All MyKeys........................................51

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

Using MyKey With Remote Start

Systems.........................................................54

MyKey Troubleshooting...............................54

Locks

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

Interior Luggage Compartment

Release..........................................................60

Security

Passive Anti-Theft System.........................62

Anti-Theft Alarm............................................63

Steering Wheel

Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................64

Audio Control..................................................64

Voice Control...................................................65

Cruise Control..................................................65

Information Display Control.......................65

Wipers and Washers

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

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Autowipers.......................................................66

Windshield Washers.....................................67

Lighting

Lighting Control..............................................68

Autolamps........................................................68

Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................69

Headlamp Exit Delay....................................70

Daytime Running Lamps.............................70

Front Fog Lamps..............................................71

Direction Indicators.........................................71

Welcome Lighting...........................................71

Interior Lamps...................................................71

Ambient Lighting............................................72

Windows and Mirrors

Power Windows..............................................73

Global Opening...............................................73

Exterior Mirrors................................................74

Interior Mirror....................................................75

Sun Visors.........................................................76

Instrument Cluster

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

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

Audible Warnings and Indicators..............81

Information Displays

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

Information Messages..................................91

Climate Control

Manual Climate Control.............................101

Automatic Climate Control......................102

Hints on Controlling the Interior

Climate........................................................104

Heated Windows and Mirrors..................106

Cabin Air Filter................................................107

Remote Start..................................................107

Seats

Sitting in the Correct Position.................108

Head Restraints............................................108

Manual Seats..................................................110

Power Seats....................................................110

Memory Function............................................111

Rear Seats........................................................112

Climate Controlled Seats...........................113

Universal Garage Door

Opener

Universal Garage Door Opener................114

Auxiliary Power Points

Auxiliary Power Points.................................119

Storage Compartments

Center Console..............................................120

Glasses Holder..............................................120

Starting and Stopping the

Engine

General Information.....................................121

Keyless Starting..............................................121

Steering Wheel Lock....................................122

Starting a Gasoline Engine........................122

Engine Block Heater....................................124

Fuel and Refueling

Safety Precautions.......................................126

Fuel Quality.....................................................127

Running Out of Fuel.....................................127

Refueling..........................................................128

Fuel Consumption.......................................130

Emission Control System...........................131

Transmission

Manual Transmission..................................134

Automatic Transmission............................136

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Rear Axle

Limited Slip Differential.............................139

Brakes

General Information....................................140

Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock

Brakes...........................................................140

Parking Brake.................................................140

Hill Start Assist...............................................141

Traction Control

Principle of Operation.................................142

Using Traction Control................................142

Stability Control

Principle of Operation.................................143

Using Stability Control...............................144

Parking Aids

Parking Aid......................................................147

Rear View Camera.......................................148

Cruise Control

Principle of Operation.................................152

Using Cruise Control....................................152

Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................153

Driving Aids

Blind Spot Information System..............159

Steering............................................................163

Collision Warning System.........................164

Drive Control..................................................166

Load Carrying

Load Limit.......................................................168

Load Limit........................................................172

Towing

Towing a Trailer..............................................179

Recommended Towing Weights............180

Essential Towing Checks............................181

Transporting the Vehicle............................183

Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......183

Convertible Top

Opening the Convertible Top...................185

Closing the Convertible Top.....................186

Driving Hints

Breaking-In.....................................................188

Economical Driving......................................188

Driving Through Water...............................188

Floor Mats.......................................................189

Roadside Emergencies

Roadside Assistance....................................191

Hazard Warning Flashers..........................192

Fuel Shutoff....................................................192

Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................193

Post-Crash Alert System...........................195

Customer Assistance

Getting the Services You Need...............196

In California (U.S. Only)..............................197

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto

Line Program (U.S. Only)......................198

Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration

Program (Canada Only)........................198

Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and

Canada........................................................199

Ordering Additional Owner's

Literature....................................................200

Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.

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

Reporting Safety Defects (Canada

Only).............................................................201

Fuses

Fuse Specification Chart..........................202

Changing a Fuse..........................................209

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Maintenance

General Information....................................210

Opening and Closing the Hood...............210

Under Hood Overview - 2.3L

EcoBoost™..................................................211

Under Hood Overview - 3.7L.....................212

Under Hood Overview - 5.0L 32V

Ti-VCT...........................................................213

Engine Oil Dipstick.......................................214

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

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

Manual Transmission Fluid Check.........219

Automatic Transmission Fluid

Check............................................................219

Brake and Clutch Fluid Check..................219

Power Steering Fluid Check......................219

Washer Fluid Check....................................220

Fuel Filter........................................................220

Changing the 12V Battery.........................220

Checking the Wiper Blades......................222

Changing the Wiper Blades.....................222

Adjusting the Headlamps.........................223

Changing a Bulb...........................................224

Bulb Specification Chart...........................226

Changing the Engine Air Filter.................227

Vehicle Care

General Information...................................228

Cleaning Products.......................................228

Cleaning the Exterior..................................228

Waxing.............................................................229

Cleaning the Engine....................................229

Cleaning the Windows and Wiper

Blades..........................................................230

Cleaning the Interior...................................230

Cleaning the Instrument Panel and

Instrument Cluster Lens.......................230

Cleaning Leather Seats..............................231

Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............232

Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................232

Vehicle Storage.............................................232

Wheels and Tires

Temporary Mobility Kit..............................235

Tire Care...........................................................241

Using Summer Tires...................................256

Using Snow Chains.....................................256

Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........257

Changing a Road Wheel...........................260

Driving at High Speed................................265

Technical Specifications..........................266

Capacities and Specific-

ations

Engine Specifications.................................267

Motorcraft Parts..........................................268

Vehicle Identification Number...............268

Vehicle Certification Label.......................269

Transmission Code Designation............270

Capacities and Specifications - 2.3L

EcoBoost™.................................................271

Capacities and Specifications - 3.7L.....275

Capacities and Specifications - 5.0L 32V

Ti-VCT..........................................................279

Audio System

General Information...................................283

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

SYNC/Satellite Radio............................284

Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/

FM/CD..........................................................287

Digital Radio..................................................288

Satellite Radio..............................................290

Audio Input Jack...........................................293

USB Port.........................................................294

Media Hub......................................................294

SYNC™

General Information...................................295

Using Voice Recognition............................297

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Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............299

SYNC™ Applications and Services......309

Using SYNC™ With Your Media

Player.............................................................317

SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................324

MyFord Touch™

General Information...................................334

Settings............................................................341

Entertainment................................................351

Phone..............................................................368

Information....................................................374

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

Navigation......................................................386

Accessories

Accessories....................................................395

Appendices

End User License Agreement..................397

Extended Service Plan

(ESP)

Extended Service Plan (ESP)..................412

Scheduled Maintenance

General Maintenance Information........414

Normal Scheduled Maintenance............417

Special Operating Conditions Scheduled

Maintenance..............................................419

Scheduled Maintenance Record............422

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ABOUT THIS MANUAL

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

WARNING

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SYMBOLS GLOSSARY

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

Safety alert

See Owner's Manual

Air conditioning system

Anti-lock braking system

Avoid smoking, flames or sparks

Battery

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Battery acid

Brake fluid - non petroleum
based

Brake system

Cabin air filter

Check fuel cap

Child safety door lock or unlock

Child seat lower anchor

Child seat tether anchor

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Cruise control

Do not open when hot

Engine air filter

Engine coolant

Engine coolant temperature

Engine oil

Explosive gas

Fan warning

Fasten safety belt

Front airbag

Front fog lamps

Fuel pump reset

Fuse compartment

Hazard warning flashers

Heated rear window

Heated windshield

Interior luggage compartment
release

Jack

Keep out of reach of children

Lighting control

Low tire pressure warning

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Maintain correct fluid level

Note operating instructions

Panic alarm

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Parking aid

Parking brake

Power steering fluid

Power windows front/rear

Power window lockout

Service engine soon

Side airbag

Shield the eyes

E138639

Stability control

Windshield wash and wipe

DATA RECORDING

Service Data Recording

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

Event Data Recording

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

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

• How various systems in your vehicle
were operating;

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

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

• How fast the vehicle was traveling;
and

• Where the driver was positioning
the steering wheel.

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

Note: Event data recorder data is

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

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

or where required by law enforcement,
other government authorities or other
third parties acting with lawful
authority. Other parties may seek to
access the information independently
of Ford Motor Company and Ford of
Canada.

Note: Including to the extent that any

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

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

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CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

WARNING

Some constituents of engine
exhaust, certain vehicle components,

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

PERCHLORATE

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

Web Address

www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/

perchlorate

FORD CREDIT

(U.S. Only)

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

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

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

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

REPLACEMENT PARTS RECOMMENDATION

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

Scheduled Maintenance and
Mechanical Repairs

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

Collision Repairs

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

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Warranty on Replacement Parts

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

SPECIAL NOTICES

New Vehicle Limited Warranty

For a detailed description of what your
vehicle’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty
covers, see the Warranty Guide provided
to you along with your Owner’s Manual.

Additional Warranty Information

Your vehicle carries the same warranty as
other Ford models. This information is
covered in its entirety in the Ford Warranty
Guide. You can obtain warranty service for
your vehicle at any authorized dealer
nationwide.

We design and build our vehicles for our
customers to drive as delivered from the
factory. The Ford Warranty Guide
discusses vehicle use and the installation
of aftermarket parts and their effect on
warranty coverage. See the Ford Warranty
Guide for complete information.

Using your vehicle on a dedicated road
course may result in degraded function
and failure of major systems such as the
engine, transmission and rear axle due to
the overheating of these systems. If you
intend to use your vehicle on a dedicated
road course, we suggest that you equip
your vehicle with racing-type coolers to
protect these three systems.

In addition, if the vehicle is subjected to
dedicated road course use, we recommend
the following vehicle durability
maintenance:

• Change your axle lubricant and friction
modifier after the initial (first) hour of
high-speed operation; thereafter
change the axle lubricant and friction
modifier every 12 hours (under these
conditions).

• Change your transmission oil after each
event where your vehicle is subjected
to individual on-track sessions
exceeding 15 minutes.

• Change your engine oil and filter after
each event.

Additionally, perform a multi-point
inspection on items specified in the
scheduled maintenance section of this
owner guide before and after dedicated
road course use. See General
Maintenance Information (page 414).
See the vehicle service manual for removal
and installation procedures. Replace with
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft™ service
parts as needed.

These actions may not necessarily protect
your powertrain from damage in dedicated
road course use. Subjecting your vehicle
to dedicated road course use even with
these proposed precautions may render
repairs non-reimbursable under the
warranty.

Special Instructions

WARNINGS

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

Supplementary Restraints System

(page 36).

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

passenger airbag.

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

MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT

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

WARNING

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

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

EXPORT UNIQUE OPTIONS

For your particular global region, your
vehicle may be equipped with features and
options that are different from the features
and options that are described in this
Owner’s Manual. A market unique
supplement may be supplied that

complements this book. By referring to the
market unique supplement, if provided,
you can properly identify those features,
recommendations and specifications that
are unique to your vehicle. This Owner’s
Manual is written primarily for the U.S. and
Canadian Markets. Features or equipment
listed as standard may be different on units
built for Export. Refer to this Owner’s

Manual for all other required
information and warnings.

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Front Exterior Overview

E177478

See Locking and Unlocking (page 56).A
See Driving Aids (page 159).B
See Changing the Wiper Blades (page 222).C
See Maintenance (page 210).D
See Changing a Bulb (page 224).E
Tire pressures. See Technical Specifications (page 266).F
See Changing a Road Wheel (page 260).G

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At a Glance

Vehicle Interior Overview

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See Transmission (page 134).A
See Power Windows (page 73).B
See Locking and Unlocking (page 56).C
See Head Restraints (page 108).D
See Fastening the Safety Belts (page 30).E
See Rear Seats (page 112).F
See Seats (page 108).G
See Opening and Closing the Hood (page 210).H

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At a Glance

Instrument Panel Overview

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Air vents. See Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate (page 104).A
Direction indicators. See Direction Indicators (page 71).B
Instrument cluster and information displays. See Instrument Cluster (page

77). See Information Displays (page 83).

C

Wiper lever. See Wipers and Washers (page 66).D
Information and entertainment display. See MyFord Touch™ (page 334).E
Audio unit. See Audio System (page 283).F
Steering. See Drive Control (page 166).G
Climate control. See Climate Control (page 101).H
Climate controlled seats. See Climate Controlled Seats (page 113).I
Hazard warning flasher switch. See Hazard Warning Flashers (page 192).J
Start-stop button. See Keyless Starting (page 121).K
Audio control. See Audio Control (page 64).L
Steering wheel adjustment. See Adjusting the Steering Wheel (page 64).M

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Horn.N
Cruise control. See Cruise Control (page 152).O
Information display controls. See Information Display Control (page 65).P
Luggage compartment switch. See Interior Luggage Compartment Release

(page 60).

Q

Lighting control. See Lighting Control (page 68).R

Rear Exterior Overview

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See Locks (page 56).A
See Changing a Road Wheel (page 260).B
See Tire Care (page 241).C
See Refueling (page 128).D

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GENERAL INFORMATION

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

WARNINGS

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

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

All children are shaped differently.

The recommendations for safety

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

WARNINGS

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

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Child Safety

Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children

Recommended restraint

type

Child size, height, weight, or ageChild

Use a child safety seat

(sometimes called an

infant carrier, convertible

seat, or toddler seat).

Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less

(generally age four or younger).

Infants or

toddlers

Use a belt-positioning

booster seat.

Children who have outgrown or no longer

properly fit in a child safety seat (gener-

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

(1.45 m) tall, are greater than age four

and less than age 12, and between 40 lb

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

100 lb (45 kg) if recommended by your

child restraint manufacturer).

Small children

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

shoulder belt centered

across the shoulder and

chest, and seat back

upright.

Children who have outgrown or no longer

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

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

mended by child restraint manufacturer).

Larger children

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

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

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

Front Passenger Sensing System

(page 38).

INSTALLING CHILD SEATS

Child Seats

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

Using Lap and Shoulder Belts

WARNINGS

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

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

Airbags can kill or injure a child in a

child seat. Children 12 and under

should be properly restrained in the
rear seat whenever possible.

Depending on where you secure a

child restraint, and depending on the

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

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

• Use the correct safety belt buckle for

that seating position.

• Insert the belt tongue into the proper

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

• Keep the buckle release button

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

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

• Put the safety belt in the automatic
locking mode. See Step 5. This vehicle
does not require the use of a locking
clip.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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10. Before placing the child in the seat,

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

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

Using Lower Anchors and Tethers
for CHildren (LATCH)

WARNINGS

Never attach two child safety seats
to the same anchor. In a crash, one

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

Depending on where you secure a

child restraint, and depending on the

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

The center of the rear seat is not

designed as a seating position and is

not equipped with safety belts. The
LATCH anchors were not designed to be
used with a child seat in the center position
and there is no tether anchor available at
the center. Attempted use of the center as
a seating position will increase the risk of
injury or death in the event of a crash.

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

LATCH compatible child safety seats have
two rigid or webbing mounted
attachments that connect to the two lower
anchors at the LATCH equipped seating
positions in your vehicle. This type of
attachment method eliminates the need
to use safety belts to attach the child seat,

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however the safety belt can still be used
to attach the child seat. For forward-facing
child seats, the top tether strap must also
be attached to the proper top tether
anchor, if a top tether strap has been
provided with your child seat.

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

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The LATCH anchors are located at the rear
section of the rear seat between the
cushion and seatback below the symbols
as shown. Follow the child seat
manufacturer's instructions to properly
install a child seat with LATCH
attachments. Follow the instructions on
attaching child safety seats with tether
straps.

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

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

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

Using Tether Straps

Many forward-facing child safety
seats include a tether strap

which extends from the back of
the child safety seat and hooks to an
anchoring point called the top tether
anchor. Tether straps are available as an
accessory for many older safety seats.

Contact the manufacturer of your child
seat for information about ordering a
tether strap, or to obtain a longer tether
strap if the tether strap on your safety seat
does not reach the appropriate top tether
anchor in your vehicle.

Once the child safety seat has been
installed using either the safety belt, the
lower anchors of the LATCH system, or
both, you can attach the top tether strap.

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

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

For coupe:
Note: If you install a child seat with rigid

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

1. Route the tether strap over the top of
the seatback.

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

3. Open the tether anchor cover.

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

5. Tighten the child safety seat tether
strap according to the manufacturer's
instructions. If your child restraint
system is equipped with a tether strap,
and the child restraint manufacturer
recommends its use, Ford also
recommends its use.

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

For convertible:
Note: For easier access, attach the tether

with the convertible top up.

1. Route the child safety seat tether strap
over the top of the seatback.

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2. Access the tether anchors located
behind the seatback.

3. Remove the tether anchor cap.

4. Clip the tether strap to the anchor.

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5. Tighten the child safety seat tether
strap according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.

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

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

BOOSTER SEATS

WARNING

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

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

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

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

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

• Can the child sit without slouching?

• Does the lap belt rest low across the

hips?

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

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

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

Types of Booster Seats

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• Backless booster seats

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

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

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

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

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

CHILD SEAT POSITIONING

WARNINGS

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

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

Always carefully follow the

instructions and warnings provided

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

WARNINGS

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

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

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

Never use pillows, books, or towels

to boost a child. They can slide

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

Always restrain an unoccupied child

seat or booster seat. These objects

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

Never place, or allow a child to place,

the shoulder belt under a child's arm

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

To avoid risk of injury, do not leave

children or pets unattended in your

vehicle.

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Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children

Use any attachment method as indicated below by XCombined
weight of
child and
child seat

Restraint

Type

Safety belt

only

Safety belt
and LATCH

(lower

anchors

and top

tether

anchor)

Safety belt

and top

tether

anchor

LATCH
(lower

anchors

only)

LATCH
(lower

anchors

and top

tether

anchor)

XXUp to 65 lb

(29 kg)

Rear facing

child seat

XOver 65 lb

(29 kg)

Rear facing

child seat

XXXUp to 65 lb

(29 kg)

Forward

facing

child seat

XXOver 65 lb

(29 kg)

Forward

facing

child seat

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

108).

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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

WARNINGS

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

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

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

protect the child from injury in a crash.

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

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

It is extremely dangerous to ride in a

cargo area, inside or outside of a

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

In a rollover crash, an unbelted

person is significantly more likely to

die than a person wearing a safety
belt.

Each seating position in your vehicle

has a specific safety belt assembly

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

WARNINGS

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

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

Safety belts and seats can become

hot in a vehicle that has been closed

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

Front and rear seat occupants,

including pregnant women, should

wear safety belts for optimum
protection in an accident.

The center of the rear seat is not

designed as a seating position and is

not equipped with safety belts. The
LATCH anchors were not designed to be
used with a child seat in the center position
and there is no tether anchor available at
the center. Attempted use of the center as
a seating position will increase the risk of
injury or death in the event of a crash.

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

The safety belt system consists of:

• Lap and shoulder safety belts.

• Safety belt pretensioner at the front

outboard seating positions.

• Belt tension sensor at the front

outboard passenger seating position.

• Safety belt warning light and chime.

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• Crash sensors and monitoring system
with readiness indicator.

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

FASTENING THE SAFETY BELTS

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

A web guide is included on the outboard
side of the front seats. Depending on
occupant size and seating position, you
may need to route the belt through the
guide for a proper fit. If the safety belt does
not route across the middle of the
shoulder, route the belt through the web
guide.

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Convertible

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Coupe

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Recaro

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

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

Using Safety Belts During
Pregnancy

WARNING

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

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

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

Safety Belt Locking Modes

WARNINGS

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

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

The belt and retractor assembly

must be replaced if the safety belt

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

All safety restraints in the vehicle are
combination lap and shoulder belts and
have vehicle sensitive locking mode.

Vehicle Sensitive Mode

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

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

Safety Belt Extension Assembly

WARNINGS

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

Do not use extensions with an
inflatable safety belt.

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

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

SAFETY BELT WARNING LAMP AND INDICATOR CHIME

This lamp illuminates and an
audible warning will sound if the

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

Conditions of operation

Then...If...

The safety belt warning light illuminates 1-

2 minutes and the warning chime sounds

4-8 seconds.

The driver's safety belt is not buckled

before the ignition switch is turned to the

on position...

The safety belt warning light and warning

chime turn off.

The driver's safety belt is buckled while the

indicator light is illuminated and the

warning chime is sounding...

The safety belt warning light and indicator

chime remain off.

The driver's safety belt is buckled before

the ignition switch is turned to the on posi-

tion...

SAFETY BELT MINDER

Belt-Minder™

This feature supplements the safety belt
warning function by providing additional
reminders that intermittently sound a tone
and illuminate the safety belt warning light
when you are in the driver seat or you have
a front seat passenger and a safety belt is
unbuckled.

The system uses information from the
front passenger sensing system to
determine if a front seat passenger is
present and therefore potentially in need
of a warning. To avoid activating the
Belt-Minder feature for objects you place
in the front passenger seat, only the front
seat passengers receive warnings as
determined by the front passenger sensing
system.

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If the Belt-Minder warnings expire
(warnings for about five minutes) for one
passenger (driver or front passenger), the

other passenger can still cause the
Belt-Minder feature to turn on.

Then...If...

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

your safety belts before you switch the

ignition on or less than 1-2 minutes elapse

after you switch the ignition on...

The Belt-Minder feature activates, the

safety belt warning light illuminates and a

warning tone sounds for 6 seconds every

25 seconds, repeating for about 5 minutes

or until you and the front seat passenger

buckle your safety belts.

You or the front seat passenger do not

buckle your safety belts before your vehicle

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

minutes elapse after you switch the ignition

on...

The Belt-Minder feature activates, the

safety belt warning light illuminates and a

warning tone sounds for 6 seconds every

25 seconds, repeating for about 5 minutes

or until you and the front seat passenger

buckle your safety belts.

The safety belt for the driver or front

passenger is unbuckled for about 1 minute

while the vehicle is traveling at least 6 mph

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

elapse after you switch the ignition on...

Deactivating and Activating the
Belt-Minder Feature

WARNING

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

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

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

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

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

Before following the procedure, make sure
that:

• The parking brake is set.

• The transmission is in park (P)

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

• The ignition is off.

• The driver and front passenger safety

belts are unbuckled.

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

2. Wait until the safety belt warning light
turns off (about one minute). After
Step 2, wait an additional 5 seconds
before proceeding with Step 3. Once
you start Step 3, you must complete
the procedure within 30 seconds.

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3. For the seating position you are
switching off, buckle then unbuckle the
safety belt three times at a moderate
speed, ending in the unbuckled state.
After Step 3, the safety belt warning
light turns on.

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

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

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

CHILD RESTRAINT AND SAFETY BELT MAINTENANCE

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

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

Properly care for safety belts. See Vehicle
Care (page 228).

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

The Vehicle Personal Safety System
consists of:

• Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag
supplemental restraints.

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

• Driver seat position sensor.

• Front passenger sensing system.

• Passenger airbag off and on indicator

lamp.

• Front crash severity sensors.

• Restraints control module with impact

and safing sensors.

• Restraint system warning light and
backup tone.

• The electrical wiring for the airbags,
crash sensors, safety belt
pretensioners, front safety belt usage
sensors, driver seat position sensor,
front passenger sensing system and
indicator lights.

How Does the Personal Safety
System Work?

The Personal Safety System can adapt the
deployment strategy of the safety devices
according to crash severity and occupant
conditions. A collection of crash and
occupant sensors provides information to
the restraints control module. During a
crash, the restraints control module may
deploy the safety belt pretensioners, one
or both stages of the dual-stage airbags
based on crash severity and occupant
conditions.

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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

WARNINGS

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

to the trim covering the airbag module.

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

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

Always transport children 12 years

old and under in the back seat and

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

Never place your arm over the airbag

module as a deploying airbag can

result in serious arm fractures or
other injuries.

Airbags can kill or injure a child in a

child seat. Never place a rear-facing

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

Do not attempt to service, repair, or

modify the airbag supplemental

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

Several airbag system components

get hot after inflation. To reduce the

risk of injury, do not touch them after
inflation.

If the airbag has deployed, the airbag

will not function again and must be

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

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

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

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

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

Routine maintenance of the airbags is not
required.

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DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS

WARNINGS

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

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

Airbags can kill or injure a child in a

child seat. Never place a rear-facing

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

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

The driver and passenger front airbag
system consists of:

• Driver and passenger airbag modules.

• Front passenger sensing system.

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

Indicator (page 43).

Proper Driver and Front Passenger
Seating Adjustment

WARNING

National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA)

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

To properly position yourself away from
the airbag:

• Move your seat to the rear as far as you

can while still reaching the pedals
comfortably.

• Recline the seat slightly (one or two

degrees) from the upright position.

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

Children and Airbags

WARNING

Airbags can kill or injure a child in a

child seat. Never place a rear-facing

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

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

FRONT PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM

WARNINGS

Even with Advanced Restraints
Systems, children 12 and under

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

Sitting improperly out of position or

with the seat back reclined too far

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

WARNINGS

To reduce the risk of possible serious
injury: Do not stow objects in

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

Any alteration or modification to the

front passenger seat may affect the

performance of the front passenger
sensing system.

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

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The front passenger sensing system uses
a passenger airbag off indicator which will
illuminate and stay lit to remind you that
the front passenger frontal airbag is
disabled.

The indicator lamp is located on the
overhead console.

Note: When the ignition is first tuned on,
the indicator lamp will illuminate for a short
period of time to confirm it is functional.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Passenger airbagPassenger airbag OFF indic-

ator

Occupant

DisabledUnlitEmpty

DisabledLitChild

EnabledUnlitAdult

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

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

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

• Objects lodged underneath the seat.

• Objects between the seat cushion and

the center console.

• Objects hanging off the seatback.

• Objects stowed in the seatback map

pocket.

• Objects placed on the occupant's lap.

• Cargo interference with the seat.

• Other passengers pushing or pulling on

the seat.

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

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

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

and Airbag Indicator (page 43).

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

The driver and adult passengers should
check for objects lodged underneath the
front passenger seat, or cargo interfering
with the seat.

If there are lodged objects, or cargo is
interfering with the seat, take the following
steps to remove the obstruction:

• Pull the vehicle over.

• Turn the vehicle off.

• Driver and adult passengers should

check for any objects lodged
underneath the front passenger seat
or cargo interfering with the seat.

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

• Restart the vehicle.

• Wait at least two minutes and verify

that the airbag readiness light is no
longer illuminated.

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

Do not attempt to repair or service the
system. Take your vehicle immediately to
an authorized dealer.

If it is necessary to modify an advanced
front airbag system to accommodate a
person with disabilities, contact the Ford
Customer Relationship Center. See
Getting the Services You Need (page

196).

SIDE AIRBAGS

WARNINGS

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

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

Do not use accessory seat covers.

The use of accessory seat covers

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

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WARNINGS

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

seatback.

Do not attempt to service, repair, or
modify the airbag, its fuses or the

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

If the side airbag has deployed, the

airbag will not function again. The

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

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

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The system consists of the following:

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

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

• Front passenger sensing system.

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

Indicator (page 43).
Note: The passenger sensing system will

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

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

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DRIVER AND PASSENGER KNEE AIRBAGS

WARNINGS

Keep the glove box door closed while
driving for optimal performance of
the passenger knee airbag during a

crash.

To reduce risk of injury, do not
obstruct or place objects in the
deployment path of the knee airbag.

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

Make sure the knee airbags are
operating properly. See Crash

Sensors and Airbag Indicator

(page 43).

SAFETY CANOPY™ - COUPE

WARNINGS

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

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

Do not lean your head on the door.

The curtain airbag could injure you

as it deploys from the headliner.

WARNINGS

Do not attempt to service, repair, or
modify the curtain airbags, its fuses,

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

All occupants of your vehicle

including the driver should always

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

To reduce risk of injury, do not

obstruct or place objects in the

deployment path of the curtain
airbag.

If the curtain airbags have deployed,

the curtain airbags will not function

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

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

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The system consists of the following:

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

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

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

Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator

(page 43).

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

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

CRASH SENSORS AND
AIRBAG INDICATOR

WARNING

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

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

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

The restraints control module also
monitors the readiness of the above safety
devices plus the crash and occupant
sensors. The readiness of the safety
system is indicated by a warning indicator
light in the instrument cluster or by a
backup tone if the warning light is not
working. Routine maintenance of the
airbag is not required.

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

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

• The readiness light will either flash or

stay lit.

• A series of five beeps will be heard. The

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

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

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

The fact that the safety belt pretensioners
or front airbags did not activate for both
front seat occupants in a crash does not
mean that something is wrong with the
system. Rather, it means the restraints
control module determined the accident
conditions (crash severity, belt usage)
were not appropriate to activate these
safety devices.

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

• The safety belt pretensioners are
designed to activate in frontal,
near-frontal and side crashes.

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

• The design of the side airbags is to
inflate in certain side crashes. The
design of the Safety Canopy is to
inflate in certain side impact crashes
and when a certain likelihood of
rollover is detected by the rollover
sensor. Side airbags and Safety Canopy
airbags may activate in other types of
crashes if the vehicle experiences
sufficient sideways motion or
deformation.

AIRBAG DISPOSAL

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

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GENERAL INFORMATION ON RADIO FREQUENCIES

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

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

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

• weather conditions

• nearby radio towers

• structures around the vehicle

• other vehicles parked next to your

vehicle

Other short-distance radio transmitters,
such as amateur radios, medical
equipment, wireless headphones, remote
controls and alarm systems may operate
on the same frequency as your remote
control. If other transmitters are operating
on those frequencies, you may not be able
to use your remote control. Using your
remote control near some types of
electronic equipment, such as USB devices,

computers or cell phones can interfere with
remote operation. Operating your remote
control near metal or metallic-finished
purses, bags or clothing can interfere with
remote operation. You can lock and unlock
the doors with the key.

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

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

Intelligent Access

The system uses a radio frequency signal
to communicate with your vehicle and
authorize your vehicle to unlock when one
of the following conditions are met:

• You touch the inside of the front
exterior door handle.

• You press the luggage compartment
button.

• You press a button on the transmitter.

If excessive radio frequency interference
is present in the area or if the transmitter
battery is low, you may need to
mechanically unlock your door. You can
use the mechanical key blade in your
intelligent access key to open the driver
door in this situation. See Remote
Control (page 46).

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REMOTE CONTROL

Intelligent Access Key

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

Removable Key Blade

The intelligent access key also contains a
removable mechanical key blade that you
can use to unlock the driver door.

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Slide the release on the back of the remote
control and pivot the cover off to access
the key blade.

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

Using the Key Blade

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

To remove the cap:

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

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

To install the cap:

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

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

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

Replacing the Battery

Note: Refer to local regulations when

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

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

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

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

91).

Intelligent Access Transmitter

The remote control uses two coin-type
three-volt lithium batteries CR2025 or
equivalent.

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1. Slide the release on the back of the
remote control and pivot the cover off.

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2. Insert a coin into the slot and twist to
separate the housing.

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3. Remove the batteries.

4. Install new batteries with the + facing
each other.

Note: Make sure to replace the label
between the two batteries.

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5. Reinstall the housing and cover.

Car Finder

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Press the button twice within
three seconds. The horn will

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

Sounding a Panic Alarm

Note: The panic alarm will only operate

when the ignition is off.

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Press the button to activate the

alarm. Press the button again or

switch the ignition on to
deactivate.

Remote Start

WARNING

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

ventilated.

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

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The remote start button is on the

transmitter.

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

Vehicles with automatic climate control
can be configured to operate when the
vehicle is remote started. See Climate
Control (page 101). A manual climate
control system will run at the setting it was
set to when you switched the vehicle off.

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

The remote start system will not work if:

• the ignition is on

• the alarm system is triggered

• you disable the feature

• the hood is open

• the transmission is not in P

• the vehicle battery voltage is too low

• the service engine soon light is on.

Remote Control Feedback

An LED on the remote control provides
status feedback of remote start or stop
commands.

StatusLED

Remote start or

extension

successful

Solid green

Remote stop

successful; engine

off

Solid red

Remote start or

stop failed

Blinking red

Waiting for status

update

Blinking green

Remote Starting the Vehicle

Note: You must press each button within

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

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The tag with your transmitter details the
starting procedure.

To remote start your vehicle:

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

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

The horn will sound if the system fails to
start, unless quiet start is on. Quiet start
will run the blower fan at a slower speed
to reduce noise. It can be switched on or
off in the information display. See General

Information (page 83).
Note: If the vehicle has been remote started

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

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

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

Extending the Vehicle Run Time

Repeat Steps 1 and 2 with the vehicle still
running to extend the run time for another
remote start duration. If you programmed
the duration to last 10 minutes, the second
10 minutes will begin after what is left of
the first activation time. For example, if the
vehicle had been running from the first
remote start for five minutes, the vehicle
will continue to run now for a total of 15
minutes. You can extend the remote start
up to a maximum of 35 minutes.

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

Turning the Vehicle Off After Remote
Starting

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

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

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

REPLACING A LOST KEY OR REMOTE CONTROL

Replacement keys or remote controls can
be purchased from an authorized dealer.
Authorized dealers can program remote
controls for your vehicle. See Passive
Anti-Theft System (page 62).

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

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Keys and Remote Controls

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

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

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

• Create a MyKey.

• Program configurable MyKey settings.

• Clear all MyKey features.

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

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

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

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

Note: For vehicles with intelligent access
with push-button start, when both a MyKey
and an admin intelligent access key fob are
present, the admin fob will be recognized
by the vehicle while switching the ignition
on to start the vehicle.

Non-configurable Settings

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

• Belt-Minder. You cannot disable this
feature. The audio system will mute
when the front seat occupants’ safety
belts are not fastened.

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

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

• Track Mode, if your vehicle is equipped
with this feature, will be disabled.

Configurable Settings

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

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

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

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

• Always on setting. When this is
selected, you will not be able to turn
off Advance Trac, Emergency Assist
and Do Not Disturb (if your vehicle is
equipped with these features), and
Sport Mode will not be available to
MyKey drivers.

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MyKey™

CREATING A MYKEY

Use the information display to create a
MyKey:

1. Insert the key you want to program into
the ignition. If your vehicle is equipped with
a push-button start, place the intelligent
access key fob into the backup slot. The
location of your backup slot is in another
chapter. See Starting and Stopping the
Engine (page 121).

2. Switch the ignition on.

3. Access the main menu on the
information display controls, and select
Settings then MyKey by pressing OK or
the > button.

4. Press OK or the > button to select
Create MyKey.

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

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

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

Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings.

Programming/Changing
Configurable Settings

Use the information display to access your
configurable MyKey settings.

1. Switch the ignition on using an admin
key or fob.

2. Access the main menu on the
information display controls, and select
Settings, then MyKey by pressing OK
or > button.

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

4. Press OK or > to make a selection.

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

CLEARING ALL MYKEYS

You can clear or change your MyKey
settings using the information display
control on the steering wheel. See
Information Displays (page 83).

Switch the ignition on using an admin key
or fob.

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

Action and DescriptionMessage

Press the OK button.Settings

Press the OK button.MyKey

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

Clear MyKey

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MyKey™

Action and DescriptionMessage

All MyKeys

Cleared

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

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MyKey™

CHECKING MYKEY SYSTEM STATUS

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

Information Displays (page 83).

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

DescriptionMessage

Press the OK button.Settings

Press the OK button.MyKey

Select one of the following:

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

MyKey Dist.

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

{0} MyKeys

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

{0} Admin Keys

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MyKey™

USING MYKEY WITH REMOTE START SYSTEMS

MyKey is not compatible with non

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

MYKEY TROUBLESHOOTING

Potential CausesCondition

I cannot create a MyKey. • The key or transmitter used to start the

vehicle does not have admin privileges.

• The key or transmitter used to start the
vehicle is the only admin key (there always
has to be at least one admin key).

• Vehicles with keyless start: The keyless
start transmitter is not placed in the backup
slot, located in the center console. See
Locking and Unlocking (page 56).

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

• The key or transmitter used to start your
vehicle does not have admin privileges.

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

I cannot program the configurable
settings.

• The key or transmitter used to start your
vehicle does not have admin privileges.

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

I cannot clear the MyKeys.

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

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MyKey™

Potential CausesCondition

Program a spare key. See Passive Anti-Theft
System (page 62).

I lost a key.

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

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

• The key system has been reset.

• An admin transmitter is present at vehicle

start.

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

No MyKey functions with the keyless
entry transmitter.

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MyKey™

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING

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

Power Door Locks

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

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Unlock.A
Lock.B

Door Lock Indicator

An LED on each door window trim lights
when you lock the door. It remains lit for
up to 10 minutes after you switch off the
ignition.

Switch Inhibitor

When you electronically lock your vehicle,
the power door lock button and interior
luggage compartment release button, after
20 seconds, no longer operate. You must
unlock your vehicle with the remote control
or keyless keypad, or switch on the ignition,
to restore function to these buttons. You
can switch this feature on or off in the
information display. See General

Information (page 83).

Remote Control

You can use the remote control at any
time. The luggage compartment release
button only works when your vehicle speed
is less than 5.0 mph (8 km/h).

You can link your remote control to
memory seat and mirror positions, if
equipped. See Memory Function (page

111).

Unlocking the Doors (Two-Stage
Unlock)

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Press the button to unlock the
driver door.

Press the button again within
three seconds to unlock all doors. The
directional indicators flash.

Press and hold both the lock and unlock
buttons on the remote control for three
seconds to change between driver-door
or all-door unlock mode. The direction
indicators flash twice to indicate a change
to the unlocking mode. Driver-door unlock
mode only unlocks the driver door when
you press the unlock button once. All-door
unlock mode unlocks all doors with one
press of the unlock button. The unlocking
mode applies to the remote control,
keyless entry keypad and intelligent
access. You can also change the mode in
the information display. See General

Information (page 83).

Locking the Doors

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Press the button to lock all the

doors. The direction indicators

flash.
Press the button again within three

seconds to confirm that all the doors are
closed. The doors lock again, the horn
sounds and the direction indicators flash
if all the doors and the luggage
compartment are closed.

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Locks

Mislock

If any door or the luggage compartment is
open, or if the hood is open on vehicles
with an anti-theft alarm or remote start,
the horn sounds twice and the directional
indicators do not flash. You can enable or
disable this feature in the information
display. See General Information (page

83).

Opening the Luggage Compartment

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Press twice within three seconds
to open the luggage
compartment.

Make sure to close and latch the luggage
compartment before driving your vehicle.
Objects may fall from an unlatched
luggage compartment. An unlatched
luggage compartment may block your rear
view.

Activating Intelligent Access

You must have the intelligent access key
within 3 feet (1 meter) of your vehicle.

At a Door

Pull an exterior door handle to unlock and
open the door. Make sure not to touch the
lock sensor on top of the handle.

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Touch the top of the door handle to lock
your vehicle. There is a brief delay before
you can unlock your vehicle again.

Note: Keep the door handle surface clean
to avoid issues with operation.

At the Luggage Compartment

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Press the exterior release button hidden
above the license plate.

Smart Unlocks

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

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

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

• Using the keyless entry keypad.

• Pressing the lock button on another

intelligent access key.

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

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Locks

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

• The ignition is on.

• The ignition is off and your vehicle is

not in P.

Auto Relock

If you press the unlock button on the
remote control and do not open a door
within 45 seconds, your vehicle locks and
arms your alarm. You can enable or disable
this feature in the information display. See

General Information (page 83).

Autolock Feature

The autolock feature locks all the doors
when:

• All doors are closed.

• The ignition is on.

• You shift into any gear putting your

vehicle in motion.

• And your vehicle attains a speed
greater than 12.4 mph (20 km/h).

The autolock feature repeats when:

• You open, and then close, any door
while the ignition is on and your vehicle
speed is 9.3 mph (15 km/h).

• And your vehicle then attains a speed
greater than 12.4 mph (20 km/h).

Autounlock Feature

The autounlock feature unlocks all the
doors when:

• The ignition is on, all the doors are
closed, and your vehicle has been in
motion at a speed greater than

12.4 mph (20 km/h).

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

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

Note: The doors do not autounlock if you
electronically lock your vehicle after you
switch the ignition off and before you open
the driver door.

Enabling or Disabling

Note: You can enable or disable the

autolock and autounlock features
independently of each other.

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

Messages (page 91).

Key Blade

Turn the top of the key toward the front of
your vehicle once to lock all doors.

Turn the top of the key toward the rear of
your vehicle once to unlock the driver door
only. See Remote Control (page 46).

Locking the Doors Individually

If the power locks do not operate because
of a discharged battery, lock the doors
individually using the mechanical key blade
in the position shown.

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Locks

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Left-Hand Side

Turn clockwise to lock.

Right-Hand Side

Turn counterclockwise to lock.

Unlocking the Decklid

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If the power decklid release does not
operate because of a discharged battery,
pull the rear seat left-hand side seatback
aside, insert the mechanical key blade into
the key slot and turn the key to release the
decklid latch.

Illuminated Entry

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

The illuminated entry system turns off the
lights if:

• The ignition is on.

• You press the remote control lock

button.

• After 25 seconds of illumination.
The lights do not turn off if:

• You switch them on with the lamp
control.

• Any door is open.

Illuminated Exit

The interior lamps and select exterior
lamps illuminate when all doors are closed
and you switch the ignition off.

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

• 25 seconds elapse.

• You press the START/STOP button.

Battery Saver

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

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Locks

Accessory Mode Battery Saver for
Intelligent Access Keys

If you leave your vehicle in the run ignition
state, it turns off once it detects a certain
amount of battery drain or after 45
minutes.

Luggage Compartment

From Inside Your Vehicle

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Press the button on the instrument panel
to unlatch the luggage compartment.

Press the button on the side trim panel
behind the rear seat to unlatch the luggage
compartment in the convertible, if
equipped.

With the Remote Control

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Press twice within three seconds
to unlatch the luggage
compartment.

From Outside Your Vehicle

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Press the release button above the license
plate to unlatch the luggage compartment.
Your vehicle must be unlocked or have an
intelligent access transmitter within 3 feet
(1 meter) of the luggage compartment.

INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE

WARNINGS

Keep vehicle doors and luggage
compartment locked and keep keys

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

Do not leave children, unreliable

adults, or animals unattended in the

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

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Locks

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

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

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

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

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Locks

PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM

Note: The system is not compatible with

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

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

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

SecuriLock

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

If you are unable to start your vehicle with
a correctly coded key, it is not operating
properly. A message may appear in the
information display.

Automatic Arming

Your vehicle arms immediately after
switching the ignition off.

Automatic Disarming

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

Replacement Keys

Note: Your vehicle comes equipped with

two intelligent access keys.

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

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

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

Programming a Spare Intelligent
Access Key

Note: You can program a maximum of four

intelligent access keys to your vehicle.

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

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

Read and understand the entire procedure
before you begin.

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Security

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1. Remove the rubber covering (A) from
the cupholder. Place the first
programmed key in the backup slot (B)
at the bottom of the cupholder, then
press the push button ignition switch.

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

3. Remove the intelligent access key.

4. Within 10 seconds, place a second
programmed intelligent access key in
the backup slot. Press the push button
ignition switch.

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

6. Remove the intelligent access key.

7. Place the unprogrammed intelligent
access key in the backup slot and press
the push button ignition switch.

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

If programming was not successful, wait
10 seconds and repeat Steps 1 through 7.
If you are still unsuccessful, take your
vehicle to your authorized dealer.

ANTI-THEFT ALARM (If Equipped)

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

The direction indicators will flash and the
horn will sound if unauthorized entry is
attempted while the alarm is armed.

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

Arming the Alarm

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

Disarming the Alarm

Disarm the alarm by any of the following
actions:

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

• Switch the ignition on or start the
vehicle.

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

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

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Security

ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL

WARNING

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

Note: Make sure that you sit in the correct
position. See Sitting in the Correct
Position (page 108).

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1. Unlock the steering column.

2. Adjust the steering wheel to the desired
position.

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3. Lock the steering column.

AUDIO CONTROL (If Equipped)

You can operate the following functions
with the control:

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Volume upA
Seek up or nextB
Volume downC
Seek down or previousD
MediaE

MEDIA

Press repeatedly to scroll through available
audio sources.

Seek, Next or Previous

Press the seek button to:

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

• Play the next or the previous track.

Press and hold the seek button to:

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

• Seek through a track.

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Steering Wheel

VOICE CONTROL (If Equipped)

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C

D

B

A

End a call.A
Answer a call.B
Voice recognition.C
Mute.D

See SYNC™ (page 295). See MyFord

Touch™ (page 334).

CRUISE CONTROL

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INFORMATION DISPLAY CONTROL

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See Information Displays (page 83).

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Steering Wheel

WINDSHIELD WIPERS

Note: Fully defrost the windshield before

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

windshield wipers before entering a car
wash.

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

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

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Single wipeA
Intermittent wipeB
Normal wipeC
High speed wipeD

Intermittent Wipe

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Shortest wipe intervalA
Intermittent wipeB
Longest wipe intervalC

Use the rotary control to adjust the
intermittent wipe interval.

Speed Dependent Wipers

When your vehicle speed increases, the
interval between wipes will decrease.

AUTOWIPERS (If Equipped)

The feature uses a rain sensor. You will find
it in the area around the interior mirror. The
rain sensor monitors the amount of
moisture on the windshield and
automatically turns on the wipers. It
adjusts the wiper speed by the amount of
moisture that the sensor detects on the
windshield. You can switch this feature on
and off in the information display. See
General Information (page 83).

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Wipers and Washers

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Highest sensitivityA
OnB
Lowest sensitivityC

Use the rotary control to adjust the
sensitivity of the rain sensor. There are six
sensitivity settings. When you set the
control to low sensitivity (the first
position), the wipers turn on when there is
a large amount of moisture on the
windshield. When you set the control to
high sensitivity (the sixth position), the
wipers will turn on when there is a small
amount of moisture on the windshield.

Keep the outside of the windshield clean.
The rain sensor is very sensitive. If the area
around the mirror is dirty, then the wipers
may operate if dirt, mist or insects hit the
windshield.

Wet or winter driving conditions with ice,
snow or salty road mist can cause
inconsistent and unexpected wiping or
smearing. You can do the following to help
keep your windshield clear:

• Lower the sensitivity of the autowipers
to reduce the amount of smearing.

• Switch to normal or high-speed wipe.

• Switch off the autowipers.

Note: Fully defrost the windshield before
switching on the windshield wipers.

Note: Make sure you switch off the
windshield wipers before entering a car
wash.

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

Note: If you switch on the autolamps
feature in conjunction with autowipers, your
low beam headlamps will turn on
automatically when the rain sensor turns on
the windshield wipers to a normal wipe
speed.

WINDSHIELD WASHERS

Note: Do not operate the washers when

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

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To operate the washers and spray the
windshield, pull the lever toward you.

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LIGHTING CONTROL

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OffA
Parking lamps, instrument panel

lamps, license plate lamps and
tail lamps

B

HeadlampsC

High Beams

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Push the lever forward to switch the high
beams on.

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

Headlamp Flasher

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

AUTOLAMPS (If Equipped)

WARNING

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

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

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

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Lighting

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

• Configurable daytime running lamps.

• Automatic high beam control.

• Adaptive headlamp control.

The headlamps remain on for a period of
time after you switch the ignition off. Use
the information display controls to adjust
the period of time that the headlamps
remain on. See Information Displays
(page 83).

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

Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps

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

The headlamps will not turn on by wiper
activation:

• During a mist wipe.

• When the wipers are on to clear washer

fluid during a wash condition.

• If the wipers are in intermittent mode.

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

INSTRUMENT LIGHTING DIMMER

Note: If you disconnect the battery or it

becomes discharged, the illuminated
components will switch to the maximum
setting.

Vehicles With Front Fog Lamps

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

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Vehicles Without Front Fog Lamps

A B

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Press repeatedly or press and
hold to dim.

A

Press repeatedly or press and
hold to brighten.

B

HEADLAMP EXIT DELAY

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

DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (If

Equipped)

WARNING

The daytime running lamps system

does not activate the tail lamps and

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

Type 1 - Conventional (Non­Configurable)

When you switch the ignition to the on
position and the lighting control is in the
off, autolamps or parking lamp position,
the daytime running lamps will turn on
whenever the headlamps are off. They turn
off only when the headlamps are on.

Type 2 - Configurable

Note: If this type is equipped, you are able

to switch the daytime running lamps on or
off using the information display controls.
See Information Displays (page 83).

When the daytime running lamps are
switched on in the information display and
you switch the ignition to the on position
with the lighting control in the autolamps
position, the daytime running lamps turn
on whenever the headlamps are off.

The other lighting control switch positions
do not activate the daytime running lamps
and can be used to temporarily override
autolamp control.

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

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FRONT FOG LAMPS (If Equipped)

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

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

DIRECTION INDICATORS

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

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

WELCOME LIGHTING (If Equipped)

Pony Projection Lights

The pony projection lights are on the
bottom of the exterior mirror housings.
They will project an image onto the ground
a short distance from your vehicle when
welcome lighting or lighted entry turns on.

Note: Moisture, frost and ice build-up or
other types of contamination on the surface
of the light lens can cause non-permanent
distortion or reduced brightness of the
image. Do not use abrasive materials to
clean the lens.

INTERIOR LAMPS

The lamps turn on when:

• You open any door.

• You press a remote control button.

• You press the buttons on the map

lamps.

Map Lamps

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

You can switch the lamps on individually
by pressing the buttons.

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Lighting

AMBIENT LIGHTING (If Equipped)

You can adjust the ambient lighting system
in your information display. See
Information Displays (page 83).

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POWER WINDOWS

WARNINGS

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

seriously injure themselves.

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

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

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

Note: Use the singular control (if equipped)
to open both rear windows.

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

One-Touch Down

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

One-Touch Up

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

Bounce-Back

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

Overriding the Bounce-Back Feature

WARNING

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

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

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

Accessory Delay

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

GLOBAL OPENING (If Equipped)

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

Note: You can enable or disable this feature
in the information display, or see an
authorized dealer. See General
Information (page 83).

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

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Windows and Mirrors

Opening the Windows

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

EXTERIOR MIRRORS

Power Exterior Mirrors

WARNING

Do not adjust the mirrors when your
vehicle is moving.

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Left-hand mirrorA
Adjustment controlB
Right-hand mirrorC

To adjust a mirror:

1. Select the mirror you want to adjust.
The control will illuminate.

2. Adjust the position of the mirror.

3. Press the mirror switch again.

Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors

Push the mirror toward the door window
glass. Make sure that you fully engage the
mirror in its support when returning it to its
original position.

Heated Exterior Mirrors (If Equipped)

See Heated Windows and Mirrors (page

106).

Memory Mirrors (If Equipped)

You can save and recall the mirror
positions through the memory function.
See Power Seats (page 110).

Auto-Dimming Feature (If Equipped)

The driver exterior mirror automatically
dims when the interior auto-dimming
mirror turns on.

Signal Indicator Mirrors (If Equipped)

The outer portion of the appropriate mirror
housing will blink when you switch on the
turn signal.

Pony Projection Lights (If Equipped)

The lights are on the bottom of the mirror
housings.

This feature projects an image onto the
ground a short distance from the vehicle
with the illuminated entry and exit feature.

Note: Moisture, frost and ice build-up (or
other types of contamination) on the
surface of the light lens can cause some
non-permanent distortion or reduced
brightness of the image. Do not use abrasive
materials to clean the lens.

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Windows and Mirrors

Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors (If

Equipped)

WARNING

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

Blind spot mirrors have an integrated
convex mirror built into the upper outboard
corner of the exterior mirrors. They can
increase your visibility along the side of
your vehicle.

Check the main mirror first before a lane
change, then check the blind spot mirror.
If the blind spot mirror does not show any
vehicles in its viewing area and the traffic
in the adjacent lane is at a safe distance,
signal that you intend to change lanes.
Glance over your shoulder to verify traffic
is clear and carefully change lanes.

A

B

C

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The image of the approaching vehicle is
small and near the inboard edge of the
main mirror when it is at a distance. The
image becomes larger and begins to move
outboard across the main mirror as the
vehicle approaches (A). The image will
transition from the main mirror and begin
to appear in the blind spot mirror as the
vehicle approaches (B). The vehicle will
transition to your peripheral field of view
as it leaves the blind spot mirror (C).

Blind Spot Monitor (If Equipped)

See Blind Spot Information System
(page 159).

INTERIOR MIRROR

WARNING

Do not adjust the mirror when your
vehicle is moving.

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

You can adjust the interior mirror to your
preference. In addition to the standard
pivot point, this mirror also includes a
second pivot point, letting you move the
mirror head up or down and from side to
side.

Auto-Dimming Mirror

Note: Do not block the sensors on the front

and back of the mirror. Mirror performance
may be affected. A rear center passenger or
raised rear center head restraint may also
block light from reaching the sensor.

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Windows and Mirrors

To reduce glare, the mirror dims
automatically when it detects bright lights
from behind your vehicle. It automatically
returns to normal reflection when you
select reverse (R) gear to make sure you
have a clear view when backing up.

SUN VISORS

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Rotate the sun visor toward the side
window and extend it rearward for extra
shade.

Illuminated Vanity Mirror

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Lift the cover to switch the lamp on.

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Windows and Mirrors

GAUGES

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SpeedometerA
Information displayB
TachometerC
Fuel gaugeD
Engine coolant temperature gaugeE

Information Display

Odometer

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

Trip Computer

See General Information (page 83).

Vehicle Settings and Personalization

See General Information (page 83).

Fuel Gauge

Note: The fuel gauge may vary slightly

when your vehicle is moving or on a gradient.

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Instrument Cluster

Switch the ignition on. The fuel gauge will
indicate approximately how much fuel is
left in the fuel tank. The arrow adjacent to
the fuel pump symbol indicates on which
side of your vehicle the fuel filler door is
located.

The needle should move toward F when
you refuel your vehicle. If the needle points
to E after adding fuel, this indicates your
vehicle needs service soon.

After refueling some variability in needle
position is normal:

• It may take a short time for the needle
to reach F after leaving the gas station.
This is normal and depends upon the
slope of pavement at the gas station.

• The fuel amount dispensed into the
tank is a little less or more than the
gauge indicated. This is normal and
depends upon the slope of pavement
at the gas station.

• If the gas station nozzle shuts off
before the tank is full, try a different
gas pump nozzle.

Low Fuel Reminder

Vehicles with no distance-to-empty
display

A low fuel reminder triggers when the fuel
gauge needle is at 1/16th.

Vehicles equipped with distance-to­empty display

A low fuel reminder triggers when the fuel
gauge needle is at 1/16th or about 35 miles
(56km) to empty, whichever occurs first.

Variations:
Note: The low fuel warning and distance-to-empty warning can appear at different fuel

gauge positions depending on fuel economy conditions. This variation is normal.

Distance-to-emptyFuel gauge positionDriving type (fuel economy

conditions)

35 miles to 80 miles (56 km

to 129 km)

1/16thHighway driving

10 miles to 35 miles (16 km

to 56 km)

1/16th-1/4Severe duty driving (trailer

towing, extended idle)

Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge

WARNING

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

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

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Instrument Cluster

WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS

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

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

Adaptive Cruise Control (If Equipped)

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The speed control system
indicator light changes color to

indicate what mode the system
is in: See Using Adaptive Cruise Control
(page 153).

On (white 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.

Anti-Lock Braking System

If it illuminates when you are

driving, this indicates a

malfunction. You will continue
to have the normal braking system
(without ABS) unless the brake system
warning lamp is also illuminated. Have the
system checked by your authorized dealer.

Battery

If it illuminates while driving, it
indicates a malfunction. Switch

off all unnecessary electrical
equipment and have the system checked
by your authorized dealer immediately.

Blind Spot Monitor (If Equipped)

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It will illuminate when you switch
this feature off or in conjunction
with a message. See Blind Spot

Information System (page 159). See
Information Messages (page 91).

Brake System

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It will illuminate when you

engage the parking brake with

the ignition on.
If it illuminates when you are driving, check

that the parking brake is not engaged. If
the parking brake is not engaged, this
indicates low brake fluid level or a brake
system malfunction. Have the system
checked immediately by your authorized
dealer.

WARNING

Driving your vehicle with the warning
lamp on is dangerous. A significant

decrease in braking performance
may occur. It will take you longer to stop
your vehicle. Have your vehicle checked by
your authorized dealer immediately. Driving
extended distances with the parking brake
engaged can cause brake failure and the
risk of personal injury.

Cruise Control (If Equipped)

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It will illuminate when you switch
this feature on.

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Instrument Cluster

Direction Indicator

Illuminates when the left or right
turn signal or the hazard warning

flasher is turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for
a burned out bulb. See Changing a Bulb
(page 224).

Door Ajar

Displays when the ignition is on

and any door is not completely

closed.

Engine Coolant Temperature

Illuminates when the engine

coolant temperature is high.

Stop the vehicle as soon as
possible, switch off the engine and let cool.
See Engine Coolant Check (page 215).

Engine Oil

If it illuminates with the engine

running or when you are driving,

this indicates a malfunction.
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so and switch the engine off. Check the
engine oil level. See Engine Oil Check
(page 214).

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

Fasten Safety Belt

It will illuminate and a chime will

sound to remind you to fasten

your safety belt. See Safety

Belt Minder (page 32).

Front Airbag

If it fails to illuminate when you
start your vehicle, continues to

flash or remains on, it indicates
a malfunction. Have the system checked
by your authorized dealer.

Front Fog Lamps (If Equipped)

Lights when you switch the front

fog lamps on.

Heads Up Display (If Equipped)

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A red beam of lights will

illuminate on the windshield in

certain instances when using
adaptive cruise control or the collision
warning system. It will also illuminate
momentarily when you start your vehicle
to make sure the display works.

High Beam

It will illuminate when you switch

the high beam headlamps on. It

will flash when you use the
headlamp flasher.

Low Fuel Level

It will illuminate when the fuel

level is low or the fuel tank is

nearly empty. Refuel as soon as
possible.

Low Tire Pressure Warning

It will illuminate when your tire

pressure is low. If the lamp

remains on with the engine

running or when driving, check
your tire pressures as soon as possible.

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Instrument Cluster

It will also illuminate momentarily when
you switch the ignition on to confirm the
lamp is functional. If it does not illuminate
when you switch the ignition on, or begins
to flash at any time, have the system
checked by your authorized dealer.

Parking Lamps

It will illuminate when you switch
the parking lamps on.

Service Engine Soon

If the service engine soon
indicator light stays illuminated

after the engine is started, it
indicates that the On Board Diagnostics
system (OBD) has detected a malfunction
of the vehicle emissions control system.
Refer to On board diagnostics (OBD) in
the Fuel and Refueling chapter for more
information about having your vehicle
serviced. See Emission Control System
(page 131).

If the light is blinking, engine misfire is
occurring which could damage your
catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate
fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and
deceleration) and have your vehicle
serviced immediately.

Note: Under engine misfire conditions,
excessive exhaust temperatures could
damage the catalytic converter or other
vehicle components.

The service engine soon indicator light
illuminates when the ignition is first turned
on prior to engine start to check the bulb
and to indicate whether the vehicle is ready
for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing.

Normally, the service engine soon light will
stay on until the engine is cranked, then
turn itself off if no malfunctions are
present. However, if after 15 seconds the
service engine soon light blinks eight times,
it means that the vehicle is not ready for
I/M testing. See Emission Control

System (page 131).

Stability Control

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It will flash when the system is
active. If it remains illuminated

or does not illuminate when you
switch the ignition on, this indicates a
malfunction. During a malfunction the
system will switch off. Have the system
checked by your authorized dealer
immediately. See Using Stability

Control (page 144).

Stability Control Off

It will illuminate when you switch

the system off. It will go out

when you switch the system
back on or when you switch the ignition
off. See Using Stability Control (page

144).

AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND INDICATORS

Keyless Warning Alert

The horn will sound twice when you exit
your vehicle with the intelligent access key
and your vehicle is in RUN, indicating your
vehicle is still on.

Headlamps On Warning Chime

Sounds when you remove the key from the
ignition and open the driver's door and you
have left the headlamps or parking lamps
on.

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Instrument Cluster

Parking Brake On Warning Chime

Sounds when you have left the parking
brake on and drive your vehicle. If the
warning chime remains on after you have
released the parking brake, have the
system checked by your authorized dealer
immediately.

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Instrument Cluster

GENERAL INFORMATION

WARNING

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

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

Various systems on your vehicle can be
controlled using the information display
controls on the steering wheel.
Corresponding information is displayed in
the information display.

Information Display Controls

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• Press the up and down arrow buttons
to scroll through and highlight the
options within a menu.

• Press the right arrow button to enter a
sub-menu.

• Press the left arrow button to exit a
menu.

• Press and hold the left arrow button at
any time to return to the main menu
display (escape button).

• Press the OK button to choose and
confirm settings or messages.

Main menu

• Gauge Mode

• Trip/Fuel

• Track Apps

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Information Displays

• Driver Assist

• Settings

Note: Some options may appear slightly
different or not at all if the items are
optional.

Gauge Mode

Use the arrow buttons to choose between
the following gauge options.

Gauge Mode

Distance to Empty - XXX miles

Tire Pressure – Tire Pressure on Demand Screen

Virtual gauge shownAir/Fuel RatioGauge Detail

Boost/Vac

Cyl Head

Inlet Air

Oil Pressure

Virtual gauge shownOil Temp

Trans Temp

Voltage

Note: In order to provide real-time values,
some gauges may display more value
fluctuation than other gauges during normal
operation.

Some gauges shown in standard measure.
Metric similar.

Tire Pressure

E182200

Displays your current vehicle tire pressures.

Air/Fuel Ratio

E174490

Displays the current air to fuel mixture in
the engine.

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Information Displays

Boost/Vac (If Equipped)

E174496

Displays the vacuum or boost pressure.

Cyl Head

E174491

Displays the engine’s cylinder head
temperature.

Inlet Air

E174492

Displays the temperature of the air in the
cold air inlet tube.

Oil Temp

E174493

Displays the engine oil temperature. If the
temperature rises to the red area, stop in
a safe place and let your vehicle cool. If the
problem persists, see an authorized dealer.

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Information Displays

Trans Temp (Automatic Transmission
only)

E174494

Displays the transmission fluid operating
temperature. If the temperature rises to
the red area, stop in a safe place and let
the transmission cool. If the problem
persists, see an authorized dealer.

Voltage

E174495

Displays your vehicle’s battery voltage. If
the voltage is consistently too high or very
low, see an authorized dealer.

Trip/Fuel

Use the arrow buttons to choose between
the following trip options.

Trip/Fuel

Trip 1 or Trip 2 - Trip timer, Trip distance, mi to E and avg mpg

Instant fuel economyFuel Economy

AVG MPG

mi to E

Last 30 minutesFuel History

AVG MPG

mi to E

Average Speed

Note: Press and hold OK to reset the
currently displayed information.

Trip timer

Registers the time of individual journeys.

Trip distance

Registers the mileage of individual
journeys.

Mi to E

Shows the approximate distance your
vehicle can travel before running out of
fuel.

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Information Displays

Avg mpg

Shows the average fuel usage based on
time.

Instant fuel economy

Shows your instantaneous fuel usage.

Fuel history

Shows fuel usage as a bar graph based on
time. The graph is updated each minute
with the fuel economy that you achieved
during 30 minutes of driving.

Track Apps

WARNING

Track Apps is for track use only.
Remember that even advanced

technology cannot defy the laws of
physics. It is always possible to lose control
of a vehicle due to inappropriate driver
input for the conditions. Aggressive driving
on any road condition can cause you to
lose control of your vehicle increasing the
risk of personal injury or property damage.

Note: Track Apps are for track use only.
They are not to be used under any other
driving conditions.

Note: Viewed or cleared results cannot be
used unless your vehicle is at a complete
stop. The right arrow on the display menu
will be inactive. If your vehicle does not
reach 100 mph (160 km/h) during the track
run, your display may not display your 1/4
mile results.

Note: The system will disable the collision
warning system while using track apps or
when you switch off advancetrac.

Track Apps

Virtual gauge shownAccelerometer

Automatic Start or
Countdown Start

0-30 MPH (50 km/h)Acceleration Timer

0-60 MPH (100 km/h)

0-100 MPH (200 km/h)

0-1/8 Mile (200m)

0-1/4 Mile (400m)

60-0 MPH (100km/h)Brake Performance

100-0 MPH (200km/h)

Launch Control - check enabled or uncheck disabledLaunch Control

RPM set valueRPM

Line Lock

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Information Displays

Track Apps

Acceleration TimerVIEW/CLEAR Results

Brake Perform

Brake Perform

Clear Saved Data

Clear All Time Best

Accelerometer

E174498

Displays your vehicle's rate of acceleration
or deceleration.

The red dot will move toward the area of
acceleration or deceleration.

• LEFT acceleration or deceleration ­When accelerating or decelerating left,
the red dot will move to the right on the
accelerometer.

• RIGHT acceleration/deceleration ­When accelerating or decelerating
right, the red dot will move to the left
on the accelerometer.

Acceleration Timer

Displays your vehicle’s rate of acceleration.

1. Choose desired speed or distance.

2. Choose Automatic Start or Countdown
Start.

3. Follow the on-screen prompts.

Brake Performance

Displays your vehicle’s rate of deceleration.

1. Choose desired speed to start
recording data.

2. Follow the on-screen prompts.

Launch Control (if equipped)

Maximize traction from a standing start.

Line Lock

Locks front brakes while allowing rear
wheels to turn freely.

VIEW/CLEAR Results

View and clear the last and saved results
of the accelerometer, acceleration timer
and brake performance.

Driver Assist

Use the arrow buttons to configure
different driver setting choices.

Note: Some items are optional and may
not appear.

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Information Displays

Driver Assist

Advancetrac - check enabled or uncheck disabled

Auto Engine Off – check enabled or uncheck disabled

Blindspot - check enabled or uncheck disabled

On - check enabled or uncheck disabledCollision Warning

High, Normal or LowSensitivity

Cross Traffic Alert - check enabled or uncheck disabled

Adaptive or NormalCruise Control

Hill Start Assist - check enabled or uncheck disabled

Rear Park Aid - check enabled or uncheck disabled

On Demand screen pops upSeatbelt Monitor

Settings

Use the arrow buttons to configure
different driver setting choices.

Note: Some items are optional and may
not appear.

Settings

Easy Entry/Exit - check enabled or uncheck disabledVehicle

Off or XXX secondsAutolamp

Delay

Lighting

Daytime Lights - check enabled or uncheck
disabled

Autounlock - check enabled or uncheck disabledLocks

Mislock - check enabled or uncheck disabled

Relock - check enabled or uncheck disabled

All Doors or Driver FirstRemote

Unlock

Switch Inhibit - check enabled or uncheck disabled

Hold OK to resetOil Life Reset

Park Lock Control - check enabled or uncheck disabled

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Information Displays

Settings

Auto or Last SettingClimate

Control

Remote
Start

Auto or OffSeats

5, 10 or 15 minutesDuration

System - check enabled or uncheck disabled

1 - 4 yearsTire Mobility

Kit

Remote Open or Close - check enabled or uncheck
disabled

Windows

Courtesy Wipe or Rain Sensing - check enabled or
uncheck disabled

Wipers

Ice blue, White, Green, Purple, Blue, Orange, Red
or MyColor 1 - 3

Gauge ColorMyColor

Ambient Light - check enabled or uncheck disabledAmbient

Light

High or LowAmbient Dim

Ice blue, White, Green, Purple,
Blue, Orange, Red or MyColor 1 - 3

Ambient Color

R, G or BSet MyColor 1

- 3

Set MyColor

X MyKeys, XXX MyKey miles and X Admin KeysMyKey

Status

MyKey

Hold OK to Create MyKeyCreate

MyKey

Always On or User Selectable911 Assist

Always On or User SelectableAdvan-

ceTrac

Always On or User SelectableDo Not

Disturb

65, 70, 75, 80 MPH or OffMAX Speed

45, 55 or 65 MPH or OffSpeed

Minder

Volume Limiter - check enabled or uncheck disabled

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Information Displays

Settings

Hold OK to Clear MyKeysClear MyKey

Miles & Gallons, L/100km or km/LDistanceDisplay Setup

°Fahrenheit or °CelsiusTemperature

psi or kPaTire Pressure

Language 1 - 4 - Hold OK to SetLanguage

INFORMATION MESSAGES

Note: Depending on your vehicle options

and instrument cluster type, not all of the
messages display or are available. The
information display may abbreviate or
shorten certain messages.

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Press the OK button to acknowledge and
remove some messages from the
information display. The information
display automatically removes other
messages after a short time.

You need to confirm certain messages
before you can access the menus.

Adaptive Cruise Control

ActionMessage

A radar malfunction is preventing the adaptive cruise control

from engaging. See Using Adaptive Cruise Control (page

153).

Adaptive Cruise

Malfunction

A condition exists such that the adaptive cruise cannot func-

tion properly. See Using Adaptive Cruise Control (page

153).

Adaptive Cruise Not

Available

You have a blocked sensor due to bad weather, ice, mud or

water in front of the radar sensor. You can typically clean the

sensor to resolve. See Using Adaptive Cruise Control (page

153).

Adaptive Cruise Not

Available Sensor

Blocked See Manual

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Information Displays

ActionMessage

The system has disabled the automatic braking.Normal Cruise Active

Automatic Braking

Turned Off

A radar malfunction is preventing the adaptive cruise control

from engaging.

Front Sensor Not Aligned

The adaptive cruise has reinstated controls to the driver.Adaptive Cruise - Driver

Resume Control

Your vehicle speed is too slow to activate the adaptive cruise.Adaptive Cruise Speed

Too Low to Activate

The adaptive cruise is automatically adjusting the gap

distance and the driver needs to shift the transmission into a

lower gear.

Adaptive Cruise Shift

Down

AdvanceTrac™

ActionMessage

The system detects a malfunction due to a blocked sensor.Service AdvanceTrac

The driver has disabled or enabled the traction control.AdvanceTrac Off On

The system is in sport mode.AdvanceTrac SPORT

MODE

Airbag

ActionMessage

The system detects a malfunction due to a blocked sensor.

Remove blockage.

Occupant Sensor

BLOCKED Remove

Objects Near Passenger

Seat

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Information Displays

Alarm

ActionMessage

Alarm triggered due to unauthorized entry. See Anti-Theft

Alarm (page 63).

Vehicle Alarm to Stop

Alarm, Start Vehicle

All perimeter sensors are active. See Anti-Theft Alarm (page

63).

Alarm All Sensors Peri-

meter Sensing

Battery and Charging System

ActionMessage

The charging system needs servicing. If the warning stays on

or continues to come on, contact an authorized dealer as soon

as possible.

Check Charging System

The charging system needs servicing. If the warning stays on

or continues to come on, contact an authorized dealer as soon

as possible.

Charging System Service

Soon

The charging system needs servicing. Contact an authorized

dealer as soon as possible.

Charging System Service

Now

The battery management system determines that the battery

is at a low state of charge. Turn your ignition off as soon as

possible to protect the battery. This message clears once you

restart your vehicle and the battery state of charge has

recovered.

Battery State of Charge

Low

The battery management system detects an extended low-

voltage condition. Your vehicle disables various features to
help preserve the battery. Turn off as many of the electrical
loads as soon as possible to improve system voltage. If the

system voltage has recovered, the disabled features operate

again as normal.

Low Battery Features

Temporarily Turned Off

The battery management system determines that the battery

is at a low state of charge. Turn your ignition off as soon as

possible to protect the battery. This message clears once you

restart your vehicle and the battery state of charge has

recovered. Turning off unnecessary electrical loads allow

faster battery state-of-charge recovery.

Turn Power Off to Save

Battery

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Information Displays

Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System

ActionMessage

A fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorized

dealer as soon as possible.

Blindspot System Fault

The system sensors are blocked. See Blind Spot Informa-

tion System (page 159).

Blindspot Not Available

Sensor Blocked See

Manual

The blind spot information system and cross traffic alert

system sensors are blocked. See Blind Spot Information

System (page 159).

Cross Traffic Not Avail-

able Sensor Blocked See

Manual

A fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorized

dealer as soon as possible.

Cross Traffic System

Fault

Collision Warning System

ActionMessage

A fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorized

dealer as soon as possible. See Driving Aids (page 159).

Collision Warning

Malfunction

You have a blocked sensor due to bad weather, ice, mud or

water in front of the radar sensor. You can typically clean the

sensor to resolve. See Driving Aids (page 159).

Collision Warning Not

Available Sensor

Blocked See Manual

A fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorized

dealer as soon as possible. See Driving Aids (page 159).

Collision Warning Not

Available

Doors and Locks

ActionMessage

The door(s) listed is not completely closed.X Door Ajar

The trunk is not completely closed.Trunk ajar

The hood is not completely closed.Hood Ajar

The system has disabled the door switches.Switches Inhibited

Security Mode

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Information Displays

Fuel

ActionMessage

An early reminder of a low fuel condition.Fuel Level Low

The fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed.Check Fuel Fill Inlet

Hill Start Assist

ActionMessage

Hill start assist is not available. Contact an authorized dealer.

See Hill Start Assist (page 141).

Hill Start Assist Not

Available

Keys and Intelligent Access

ActionMessage

A reminder to press the brake while starting the vehicle.Press Brake to START

The system does not detect a key in your vehicle. See Keyless

Starting (page 121).

No Key Detected

You pressed the start/stop button to switch off the engine

and your vehicle does not detect your intelligent access key

inside your vehicle.

Restart Now or Key is

Needed

Your vehicle is in the accessory ignition state.Accessory Power Active

There is a problem with your vehicle’s starting system. See

an authorized dealer for service.

Starting System Fault

You have successfully programmed an intelligent access key

to the system.

Key Program Successful

You have failed to program an intelligent access key to the

system.

Key Program Failure

You have programmed the maximum number of keys to the

system.

Max Number of Keys

Learned

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Information Displays

ActionMessage

You have not programmed enough keys to the system.Not Enough Keys

Learned

The key battery is low. Change the battery as soon as possible.Key Battery Low Replace

Soon

Inform the driver that they are exiting the vehicle and the

engine is on.

Engine On

Maintenance

ActionMessage

Stop your vehicle as soon as safely possible and turn off the

engine. Check the oil level. If the warning stays on or continues

to come on with your engine running, contact an authorized

dealer as soon as possible.

LOW Engine Oil Pressure

The engine oil life remaining is 10% or less. See Engine Oil

Check (page 214).

Change Engine Oil Soon

The oil life left is at 0%. See Engine Oil Check (page 214).Oil Change Required

The brake fluid level is low, inspected the brake system

immediately. See Brake and Clutch Fluid Check (page 219).

Brake Fluid Level LOW

The brake system needs servicing. Stop your vehicle in a safe

place. Contact an authorized dealer.

Check Brake System

Your vehicle is still in Transport or Factory mode. This may

not allow some features to operate properly. See an author-

ized dealer.

Transport / Factory

Mode

The powertrain needs service due to a powertrain malfunction.See Manual

MyKey

ActionMessage

You cannot program a MyKey.MyKey Not Created

MyKey is active.MyKey Active Drive

Safely

When switching on your vehicle and MyKey is in use, displays

that the MyKey speed limit is on.

Speed Limited to XX

MPH/km/h

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Information Displays

ActionMessage

MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on and the vehicle

speed is approaching 80 mph (130 km/h).

Near Vehicle Top Speed

You have reached the speed limit set for your MyKey.Vehicle at Top Speed of

MyKey Setting

You have an active MyKey with a programmed set speed limit.Check Speed Drive

Safely

Belt-Minder turns on with a MyKey in use.Buckle Up to Unmute

Audio

With a MyKey in use, AdvanceTrac turns on.AdvanceTrac On -

MyKey Setting

With a MyKey in use, traction control turns on.Traction Control On -

MyKey Setting

With a MyKey in use, park aid is always on.MyKey Park Aid Cannot

be Deactivated

Park Aid

ActionMessage

The system has detected a condition that requires service.

Contact an authorized dealer. See Parking Aid (page 147).

Check Rear Park Aid

Displays the park aid status.Rear Park Aid On Off

Park Brake

ActionMessage

You have set the parking brake and you have driven the vehicle

more than 3 mph (5 km/h). If the warning stays on after you

have released the parking brake, contact an authorized dealer.

Park Brake Engaged

Remote Start

ActionMessage

A reminder to apply the brake and push the start button to

drive your vehicle after a remote start.

To Drive: Press Brake

and Start Button

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Information Displays