Ford Police Interceptor Utility 2013 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents 1

Introduction 8

Child Safety 16

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

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

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

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

Installing child safety seats with tether straps .................29

Child safety locks ......................................32

Safety Belts 33

Fastening the safety belts ................................35

Safety belt height adjustment .............................38

Safetybeltwarninglightandindicatorchime..................39

Safety belt-minder .....................................39

Child restraint and safety belt maintenance ...................42

Personal Safety System 43

Supplementary Restraints System 44

Driver and passenger airbags .............................46

Front passenger sensing system ...........................48

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

Safety canopy curtain airbags .............................52

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

Airbag disposal........................................61

Keys and Remote Control 62

General information on radio frequencies.....................62

Remote control .......................................63

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Locks 66

Locking and unlocking ..................................66

Trunk release .........................................69

Interior luggage compartment release .......................71

Security 72

Steering Wheel 73

Adjusting the steering wheel ..............................73

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

Pedals 76

Adjustable pedals ......................................76

Wipers and Washers 77

Windshield wipers .....................................77

Windshield washers ....................................77

Rear-window wiper and washer ............................78

Lighting 79

Lighting control .......................................79

Instrument lighting dimmer...............................82

Daytime running lamps..................................83

Directionindicators ....................................83

Interior lamps ........................................84

Windows and Mirrors 86

Power windows .......................................86

Exteriormirrors.......................................88

Interiormirrors .......................................90

Sunvisors...........................................90

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Instrument Cluster 91

Gauges .............................................92

Warning lamps and indicators .............................92

Audible warnings and indicators ...........................96

Information Displays 97

Controls.............................................97

Trip computer ........................................99

Information messages ..................................100

Audio System 106

MyFord™ system .....................................108

Auxiliary input jack ...................................113

USBport...........................................114

Climate Control 115

Manual heating and air conditioning........................115

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

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

Seats 118

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

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

Manual seats ........................................120

Power seats .........................................121

Rear seats ..........................................122

Auxiliary Power Points 124

Storage Compartments 125

Center console .......................................125

Overhead console .....................................126

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Starting and Stopping the Engine 127

Ignition switch .......................................128

Starting the engine ....................................128

Engine block heater ...................................130

Fuel and Refueling 132

Fuel quality .........................................133

Running out of fuel....................................134

Refueling...........................................135

Fuel consumption .....................................137

Transmission 141

Automatic transmission.................................141

All-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) 143

All wheel drive .......................................143

Brakes 150

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

Hints on driving with anti-lock brakes ......................151

Parking brake........................................151

Traction Control 152

TractionControl™....................................152

Stability Control 153

AdvanceTrac威 .......................................154

Parking Aids 155

Sensing system.......................................155

Rear-view camera system ...............................156

Cruise Control 159

Usingcruisecontrol...................................159

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Driving Aids 161

Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Cross Traffic Alert

(CTA).............................................161

Steering ............................................166

Load Carrying 168

Cargo management system ..............................168

Roof racks and load carriers .............................169

Vehicle loading .......................................170

Towing 178

Trailertowing........................................178

Wrecker towing ......................................182

Recreational towing ...................................183

Driving Hints 184

Economical driving ....................................184

Driving through water..................................185

Floormats..........................................186

Roadside Emergencies 188

Getting roadside assistance ..............................188

Hazard warning flashers ................................189

Fuel cut-off switch ....................................189

Jump-starting the vehicle ...............................190

Customer Assistance 193

Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) .......................200

Reporting safety defects (Canada only) .....................200

Fuses 201

Changing a fuse ......................................201

Fuse specification chart ................................202

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Maintenance 211

General information ...................................211

Opening and closing the hood ............................212

Under hood overview ..................................214

Engine oil dipstick ....................................217

Engine oil check......................................217

Engine coolant check ..................................218

Automatic transmission fluid check ........................223

Brake fluid check .....................................225

Power steering fluid check ..............................225

Fuel filter...........................................226

Washer fluid check ....................................226

Changing the vehicle battery .............................226

Checking the wiper blades ..............................228

Changing the wiper blades ..............................228

Air filter(s) .........................................229

Adjusting the headlamps ................................231

Changing a bulb ......................................233

Bulb specification chart.................................242

Vehicle Care 243

Cleaning products.....................................243

Cleaning the exterior ..................................243

Waxing.............................................245

Repairing minor paint damage ............................245

Cleaning the engine ...................................245

Cleaning the windows and wiper blades .....................246

Cleaning the interior ...................................246

Cleaning the instrument panel and instrument cluster lens .......247

Cleaning leather seats ..................................248

Cleaning the alloy wheels ...............................248

Vehicle storage .......................................249

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Wheels and Tires 252

Tire care ...........................................255

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...................273

Changing a road wheel .................................278

Technical specifications.................................286

Wheel lug nut torque ..................................286

Capacities and Specifications 287

Engine specifications ..................................287

Part numbers ........................................292

Vehicle identification number ............................293

Vehicle certification label ...............................294

Transmission code designation............................294

Ford Extended Service Plan 295

Scheduled Maintenance 298

Normal scheduled maintenance and log .....................303

SYNC姞 317

Pairing your phone for the first time .......................322

911 Assist™ .........................................336

Vehicle Health Report ..................................339

Appendices 361

Index 369

The information contained in this publication was correct at the time of going to
print. In the interest of continuous development, we reserve the right to change
specifications, design or equipment at any time without notice or obligation. No
part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, stored in a retrieval
system or translated into any language in any form by any means without our
written permission. Errors and omissions excepted.

© Ford Motor Company 2012

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8 Introduction

ABOUT THIS MANUAL

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

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

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

Note: Some of the illustrations in this manual may be used for different
models, so they may appear different than your vehicle. However, the
essential information in the illustrations is always correct.

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

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

This manual may qualify the location of a component as right side or left
side, which is determined by the side of the vehicle based on sitting in
the seat.

A

A. Right side
B. Left side

B

Symbols in this manual

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

warning symbol.

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Symbols on your vehicle

When you see these symbols, read and follow the relevant
instructions in this manual before touching or attempting
adjustment of any kind.

Protecting the Environment

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

SYMBOL GLOSSARY

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

warning symbol.

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

Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description

Safety alert See Owner’s

Manual

Avoid
smoking,
flames, or
sparks

Brake fluid –
non
petroleum
base

Check fuel
cap

Child seat
tether anchor

Battery Battery acid

Brake system Cabin air

Child Safety
Door Lock
and Unlock

Cruise
control

Anti-lock
braking
system

filter

Child seat
lower anchor

Do not open
when hot

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Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description

Engine air
filter

Engine oil Explosive gas Fan warning

Engine
coolant

Engine
coolant
temperature

Fasten safety
belt

Fuel pump
reset

Heated rear
window

Lighting
control

Panic alarm Parking aid

Power
steering fluid

Service
engine soon

Windshield
defrost and
demist

Front airbag Front fog

Fuse
compartment

Interior
luggage
compartment
release

Low tire
pressure
warning

system

Power
windows
front and
rear

Side airbag Stability

Windshield
washer and
wiper

lamps

Hazard
warning
flasher

Jack

Maintain
correct fluid
level

Parking
brake system

Power
window
lockout

control

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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威 Vehicle
Health Report, you consent that certain diagnostic information may also
be accessed electronically by Ford Motor Company and Ford authorized
service facilities, and that the diagnostic information may be used for any
purpose. See the SYNC威 chapter for more information.

Event Data Recording

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

• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;

• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were

buckled/fastened;

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

• How fast the vehicle was travelling; and

• Where the driver was positioning the steering wheel.

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

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

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

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

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

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

WARNING: Some constituents of engine exhaust, certain vehicle

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

PERCHLORATE MATERIAL

Note: Certain components in your vehicle such as airbag modules, safety
belt pretensioners, and remote control batteries may contain perchlorate
material. Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life
disposal. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate for more
information.

FORD CREDIT (U.S. ONLY)

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

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

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

Manager, please go to www.fordcredit.com.

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SPECIAL NOTICES

New Vehicle Limited Warranty

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

Special Instructions

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

WARNING: Please read the Supplementary Restraints System
chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions

could result in personal injury.

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

Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles

WARNING: Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover
rate than other types of vehicles.

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

Using your vehicle with a snowplow

Do not use this vehicle for snowplowing.

Your vehicle is not equipped with a snowplowing package.

Using your vehicle as an ambulance

Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance.

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

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MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT

Using mobile communications equipment is becoming increasingly
important in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However, you
must not compromise your own or others’ safety when using such
equipment. Mobile communications can enhance personal safety and
security when appropriately used, particularly in emergency situations.
Safety must be paramount when using mobile communications
equipment to avoid negating these benefits.

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

WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle

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

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

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

information and warnings.

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16 Child Safety

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

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

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

WARNING: All children are shaped differently. The

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

Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children

Child size, height, weight, or
age

Infants
or
toddlers

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

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Recommended
restraint type

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

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Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children

Child size, height, weight, or
age

Small
children

Larger
children

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

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

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

Children who have outgrown or no
longer properly fit in a child safety
seat (generally children who are
less than 4 ft. 9 in. (1.45 m) tall,
are greater than age four (4) and
less than age twelve (12), and
between 40 lb (18 kg) and 80 lb
(36 kg) and upward to 100 lb
(45 kg) if recommended by your
child restraint manufacturer).

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

Recommended
restraint type

Use a belt-positioning
booster seat.

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

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CHILD SEATS

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

CHILD SEAT POSITIONING

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

NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active airbag.
If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the
vehicle seat all the way back. When possible, all children age 12 and
under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position. If all
children cannot be seated and restrained properly in a rear seating
position, properly restrain the largest child in the front seat.

WARNING: Always carefully follow the instructions and

warnings provided by the manufacturer of any child restraint to
determine if the restraint device is appropriate for your child’s size,
height, weight, or age. Follow the child restraint manufacturer’s
instructions and warnings provided for installation and use in
conjunction with the instructions and warnings provided by the vehicle
manufacturer. A safety seat that is improperly installed or utilized, is
inappropriate for your child’s height, age, or weight or does not
properly fit the child may increase the risk of serious injury or death.

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

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

WARNING: Never use pillows, books, or towels to boost a child.

They can slide around and increase the likelihood of injury or
death in a collision.

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

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

WARNING: Never place, or allow a child to place, the shoulder

belt under a child’s arm or behind the back because it reduces
the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the risk
of injury or death in a collision.

WARNING: Do not leave children or pets unattended in your

vehicle.

Use any attachment method as indicated below

by X

LATCH

(lower
Restraint
Type

Rear
facing
child seat

Forward
facing
child seat

Forward
facing
child seat

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

Child

Weight

Up to
48 lb
(21 kg)

Up to
48 lb
(21 kg)

Over
48 lb
(21 kg)

anchors

and top

tether

anchor)

LATCH
(lower
anchors
only)

XX

XXX

Safety
belt
and
top
tether
anchor

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

XX

Safety
belt
only

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BOOSTER SEATS

WARNING: Never place, or allow a child to place, the shoulder

belt under a child’s arm or behind the back because it reduces
the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the risk
of injury or death in a collision.

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

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

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

• Can the child sit without
slouching?

• Does the lap belt rest low across the hips?

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

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

Always use booster seats in conjunction with the vehicle lap/shoulder
belt.

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Types of Booster Seats

• Backless booster seats

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

• High back booster seats

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

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

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

INSTALLING CHILD SEATS

Using Lap and Shoulder Belts

WARNING: Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat.
NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active airbag.

If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the
seat all the way back.

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

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WARNING: Depending on where you secure a child restraint,

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

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

• Use the correct safety belt buckle for that seating position.
Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle until you hear a snap and

•

feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle.

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

• Place vehicle seat back in upright position.

• For second row seating positions, if needed, the recliner may be

adjusted slightly to improve child seat fit. If needed the head
restraints may be removed.

• 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/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.

Note: Follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer of the child
restraint regarding the necessary and proper use of the Lock-off device.
In some instances these devices have been provided only for use in
vehicles with safety belt systems that would otherwise require a locking
clip. This vehicle does not require the use of a locking clip.

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

2. After positioning the child safety seat in the proper seating position,
do the following:

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

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.

5. To put the retractor in the automatic locking mode, do the following;

Grasp the shoulder portion of the
belt and pull downward until all of
the belt is pulled out.

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, repeat Steps 5 and 6.

8. Remove remaining slack from the
belt. Force the seat down with extra
weight, e.g., by pressing down or
kneeling on the child restraint while
pulling up on the shoulder belt in
order to force slack from the belt.
This is necessary to remove the
remaining slack that will exist once
the additional weight of the child is
added to the child restraint. It also

helps to achieve the proper snugness
of the child seat to the vehicle. Sometimes, a slight lean towards the buckle
will additionally help to remove remaining slack from the belt.

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9. Attach the tether strap (if the child seat is equipped). See Using
Tether Straps later in this chapter.

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

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

Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)

WARNING: Never attach two child safety seats to the same

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

WARNING: Depending on where you secure a child restraint,

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

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

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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forward-facing child seats, the top tether strap must also be attached to
the proper top tether anchor, if a top tether strap has been provided
with your child seat.

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

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

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

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

Use of inboard lower anchors from the outboard seating positions (center seating use) (sedan vehicles)

WARNING: The standardized spacing for LATCH lower anchors

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

The lower anchors at the center of the second row seats are spaced
24 inches (61 cm) apart. The standardized spacing for LATCH lower
anchors is 11 in. (28 cm) center to center. A child seat with rigid LATCH
attachments cannot be installed at the center seating position. LATCH
compatible child seats (with attachments on belt webbing) can only be
used at this seating position provided that the child seat manufacturer’s

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instructions permit use with the anchor spacing stated. Do not attach a
child seat to any lower anchor if an adjacent child seat is attached to
that anchor.

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

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

Use of inboard lower anchors from the outboard seating positions (center seating use) (utility vehicles)

WARNING: The standardized spacing for LATCH lower anchors

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

The lower anchors at the center of the second row bench seats are
spaced 20.5 inches (52 cm) apart. The standardized spacing for LATCH
lower anchors is 11 in. (28 cm) center to center. A child seat with rigid
LATCH attachments cannot be installed at the center seating position.
LATCH compatible child seats (with attachments on belt webbing) can
only be used at this seating position provided that the child seat
manufacturer’s instructions permit use with the anchor spacing stated.
Do not attach a child seat to any lower anchor if an adjacent child seat is
attached to that anchor.

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

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

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

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

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USING TETHER STRAPS

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

straps are available as an accessory for many older safety seats.

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

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):

• Second row seats

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

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

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Sedan

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

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

3. Open the tether anchor cover.

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

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

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Utility

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

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

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

The tether hook may be twisted 1/2 turn to improve installation. If the
tether strap is clipped incorrectly, the child safety seat may not be
retained properly in the event of a collision.

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

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

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

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CHILD SAFETY LOCKS

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

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

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

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

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PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION

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

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

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

child from injury in a collision.

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

airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is provided.

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

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

WARNING: In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is

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

WARNING: Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific

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

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

should be properly restrained in a rear seating position.

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WARNING: Safety belts and seats can become hot in a vehicle

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

WARNING: Front and rear seat occupants, including pregnant

women, should wear safety belts for optimum protection in an
accident.

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

The safety belt system consists of:

• lap and shoulder safety belts

• shoulder safety belt with automatic locking mode, (except driver

safety belt)

• height adjuster at the front outboard seating positions

• safety belt pretensioner at the front outboard seating positions

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

• Safety belt warning light and chime. See Safety belt warning

light and indicator chime later in this chapter.

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

The safety belt pretensioners are designed to activate in frontal,
near-frontal and side collisions, and in rollovers. The safety belt
pretensioners at the front seating positions are designed to tighten the
safety belts firmly against the occupant’s body when activated. This helps
increase the effectiveness of the safety belts. In frontal collisions, the
safety belt pretensioners can be activated alone or, if the collision is of
sufficient severity, together with the front airbags.

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FASTENING THE SAFETY BELTS

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

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

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

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When in use, the rear safety belts
should be placed in the belt guides
on the outboard seatbacks.

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Restraint of Pregnant Women

WARNING: Always ride and drive with your seat back 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.

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

Safety Belt Locking Modes

WARNING: After any vehicle collision, the safety belt system at

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

WARNING: BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE

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

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

Vehicle Sensitive Mode

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

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

Automatic Locking Mode

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

When to Use the Automatic Locking Mode

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

How to Use the Automatic Locking Mode

1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder
belt.

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

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

How to Disengage the Automatic Locking Mode

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

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Safety Belt Extension Assembly

WARNING: Do not use extensions to change the fit of the

shoulder belt across the torso.

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

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

SAFETY BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

Front seats

WARNING: Position the safety belt height adjusters so that the

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

• Sedan

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Your vehicle has safety belt height adjustments for the front outboard
seating positions.

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

Slide the adjuster up to raise the belt and push the button and slide it
down to lower the belt.

SAFETY BELT WARNING LIGHT AND INDICATOR CHIME

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

Conditions of Operation

If... Then...

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

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

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

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

The safety belt warning light and
warning chime turn off.

The safety belt warning light and
indicator chime remain off.

SAFETY BELT-MINDER姞

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

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

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

If... Then...

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

The driver’s or front
passenger’s safety belt is not
buckled when the vehicle has
reached at least 6 mph
(9.7 km/h) and 1-2 minutes
have elapsed since the ignition
switch has been turned to on...

The driver’s or front
passenger’s safety belt becomes
unbuckled for approximately
one minute while the vehicle is
traveling at least 6 mph
(9.7 km/h) and more than
1-2 minutes have elapsed since
the ignition switch has been
turned to on...

The Belt-Minder威 feature will not
activate.

The Belt-Minder威 feature is activated

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

The Belt-Minder威 feature is activated

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

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Deactivating and Activating the Belt-Minder姞 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. To reduce
the risk of injury, do not deactivate/activate the system while driving
the vehicle.

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

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

Before following the procedure, make sure that:

• the parking brake is set.

• the transmission selector lever is in position P.

• the ignition is off.

• the driver and front passenger safety belts are unbuckled.

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

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

• Once the next step is started, the procedure must be completed
within 60 seconds.

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

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

• After Step 3, the safety belt warning light will flash for three times as
a confirmation

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

then unbuckle the safety belt.

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

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

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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 collision. Read the child restraint manufacturer’s
instructions for additional inspection and maintenance information
specific to the child restraint. Ford Motor Company recommends that all
safety belt assemblies in use in vehicles involved in a collision be
replaced. However, if the collision was minor and an authorized dealer
finds that the belts do not show damage and continue to operate
properly, they do not need to be replaced. Safety belt assemblies not in
use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either
damage or improper operation is noted.

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

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PERSONAL SAFETY SYSTEM™

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

Your vehicle’s Personal Safety System consists of:

• Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints.

• Front outboard safety belts with pretensioners, energy management

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

• Driver’s seat position sensor.

• Front passenger sensing system.

• Passenger airbag off/on indicator lamp.

• Front crash severity sensors.

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

• Restraint system warning light and backup tone.

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

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

How does the Personal Safety System work?

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

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PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION

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

trim covering the airbag module.

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

airbag supplemental restraint system is provided.

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

restraints.

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

injuries.

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

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

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

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

WARNING: Several airbag system components get hot after

inflation. Do not touch them after inflation.

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

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

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

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

The airbags inflate and deflate rapidly upon activation. After airbag
deployment, it is normal to notice a smoke-like, powdery residue or smell
the burnt propellant. This may consist of cornstarch, talcum powder (to
lubricate the bag) or sodium compounds (e.g., baking soda) that result
from the combustion process that inflates the airbag. Small amounts of
sodium hydroxide may be present which may irritate the skin and eyes,
but none of the residue is toxic. While the system is designed to help
reduce serious injuries, contact with a deploying airbag may also cause
abrasions or swelling. Temporary hearing loss is also a possibility as a
result of the noise associated with a deploying airbag. Because airbags
must inflate rapidly and with considerable force, there is the risk of
death or serious injuries, such as fractures, facial and eye injuries or
internal injuries, particularly to occupants who are not properly
restrained or are otherwise out of position at the time of airbag
deployment. Thus, it is extremely important that occupants be properly
restrained as far away from the airbag module as possible while
maintaining vehicle control.

Routine maintenance of the airbags is not required.

SOS POST-CRASH ALERT SYSTEM™

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

The horn and lamps will turn off when:

• the hazard control button is pressed

• the panic button (if equipped) is pressed on the remote entry

transmitter, or

• the vehicle runs out of power.

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DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS

WARNING: Never place your arm or any objects over an airbag

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

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

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

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

The driver and passenger front airbag system consists of the following:

• Driver and passenger airbag modules.

• Crash sensors and monitoring system with readiness

indicator. See Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator later in
this chapter.

• Front passenger sensing system.

Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment

WARNING: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

(NHTSA) recommends a minimum distance of at least 10 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.

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•

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

After all occupants have adjusted their seats and put on safety belts, it 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 all the way back.

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

Knee airbag system (passenger’s side only – if equipped)

The knee airbag is located under the instrument panel. The system
works along with the passenger’s front airbag to help reduce injury to the
legs. When the passenger’s airbag activates in a collision, the knee airbag
deploys from under the instrument panel.

As with front and side airbags, it is important to be properly seated and
restrained to reduce the risk of death or serious injury.

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FRONT PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM

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

position.

WARNING: Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat

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

WARNING: Any alteration/modification to the front passenger

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

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

The front passenger sensing system
uses a passenger airbag status
indicator which will illuminate
indicating that the front passenger
frontal airbag is either ON (enabled)
or OFF (disabled). The indicator
lamp is located in the center stack of
the instrument panel.

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

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

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

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• If the child restraint has been installed and the passenger airbag
status indicator illuminates the ON lamp, then turn the vehicle off,
remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the restraint
following the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.

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

• When the front passenger sensing system enables the front passenger
frontal airbag (may inflate), the passenger airbag status indicator will
illuminate the ON lamp and remain illuminated.

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

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

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

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

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

Occupant

Empty

Child

Adult

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

Passenger Airbag

Status Indicator

OFF: Lit

ON: Unlit

OFF: Lit

ON: Unlit

OFF: Unlit

ON: Lit

Passenger Airbag

Disabled

Disabled

Enabled

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

In case there is a problem with the front passenger sensing
system, the airbag readiness light in the instrument cluster will
stay lit.

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

If it is necessary to modify an advanced front airbag system to
accommodate a person with disabilities, contact the Ford Customer
Relationship Center at the phone number shown in the Getting the
services you need section of the Customer Assistance chapter, or see
your authorized dealer.

SIDE AIRBAGS

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

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

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

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

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

could injure you as it deploys from the side of the seat back.

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

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

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WARNING: If the side airbag has deployed, the airbag will not
function again. The side airbag system (including the seat)

must be inspected and serviced by an authorized dealer. If the

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

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

The system consists of the
following:

• a tag on the seat back indicating
that side airbags are found on
your vehicle

• side airbags located inside the
seat back of the driver and front
passenger seats.

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

• Front passenger sensing system.
Note: The passenger sensing system will deactivate the passenger

seat-mounted side airbag if it detects an empty, unbuckled passenger
seat.

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

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SAFETY CANOPY姞 CURTAIN AIRBAGS

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

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

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

airbag could injure you as it deploys from the headliner.

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

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

WARNING: All occupants of the vehicle including the driver

should always wear their safety belts even when an airbag SRS
and curtain airbag is provided.

WARNING: To reduce risk of injury, do not obstruct or place

objects in the deployment path of the curtain airbag.

WARNING: 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 collision.

The Safety Canopy will deploy during significant side collisions 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 lateral collisions 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 collisions and rollover events.

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The system consists of the
following:

• Safety canopy curtain airbags
fitted above the trim panels over
the front and rear side windows
identified by wording on the
B-pillar trim.

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

• Crash sensors and monitoring system with readiness
indicator. See Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator in this
chapter.

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.

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

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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. See
Warning lamps and indicators in the Instrument Cluster chapter.
Routine maintenance of the airbag is not required.

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

• The readiness light will either flash or stay lit.

• The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after the

ignition is turned on.

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

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

The safety belt pretensioners and the airbag supplemental restraint
system are designed to activate when the vehicle sustains longitudinal or
lateral deceleration sufficient to cause the restraints control module to
deploy a safety device or when a certain likelihood of a rollover event is
detected by the rollover sensor.

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

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

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

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

• The Safety Canopy is designed to inflate in certain side impact
collisions or rollover events, not in rear impact, frontal or near-frontal
collisions, unless the collision causes sufficient lateral deceleration or
rollover likelihood.

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Airbags and Police Equipment

WARNING: Do not place objects or mount equipment in front of

the airbag module cover or in front of the seat areas that may
come in contact with a deploying airbag. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury.

WARNING: Dash, tunnel or console-mounted equipment should

not be placed outside of the specified zone. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury.

WARNING: Do not mount equipment between the side of front

seat to the door trim to block deployment of the side airbag.
Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury.

Dual driver and passenger airbags, side airbags and knee airbags affect
the way police equipment can be mounted in police vehicles.

Any surfaces that could come into contact with an airbag, once it has
deployed, must not damage the airbag or alter its deployment path.

Once the airbag has fully deployed, any peripheral equipment surfaces
that could come into contact with the airbag (such as when the airbag
deflates with the loading of an occupant) must not damage the airbag or
alter its deployment path. Sharp edges, corners or protrusions could
damage the nylon airbag material and reduce the effectiveness of the
airbag.

Some approximate dimensions for airbags, at full inflation, are provided
in Figures 1 through 5. These dimensions are somewhat flexible and
represent free form deployments without the loading of occupants. The
shaded areas in Figures 6 through 8 represent available police equipment
mounting zones. These zones are shown for police vehicles equipped
with standard bucket seats. The zone dimensions provided in Figures 6
through 8 are approximate and will vary with the loading of occupants in
the seats.

All airbag and equipment mounting zone dimensions are approximate
due to different airbag deployment characteristics.

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No equipment will mount between the side of the front seat and the
door trim to block deployment of the side airbag.

2

1

Figure 1 - Sedan

1

Figure 1 - Utility

1. Sedan: 13 inches (330 mm) from center of emblem; utility:

9.5 inches (240 mm) from center of emblem

2. Sedan: 13.2 inches (335 mm) from center of airbag door; utility:

13.8 inches (350 mm) from center of airbag door

3. Sedan: 29.5 inches (750 mm); utility: 28.3 inches (720 mm)

3

2

3

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No objects should be placed between the airbags due to airbag variability.

Figure 2

1. Sedan: 29.9 inches (760 mm); utility: 27.5 inches (700 mm)

Figure 3

Note: No objects should be placed between the driver side steering

wheel airbag and the passenger side dash airbag.

1. Front passenger airbag – sedan: 27.5 inches (700 mm); utility:

22.8 inches (580 mm)

2. Front driver – 17 inches (430 mm)

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Figure 4 (if equipped)

1. From outboard side of seat – sedan: 6 inches (152 mm); utility:
8 inches (200 mm)

2. Forward of seat back – sedan: 14 inches (356 mm); utility: 15 inches
(380 mm)

Figure 5 (if equipped)

WARNING: The partition and the installation hardware of the

partition must not interfere with the operation and deployment of
the roll over curtain air bags and seat side air bags. Failure to follow
these instructions may cause personal injury.

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3. Up from side airbag module – sedan: 16 inches (406 mm); utility:

27.5 inches (700 mm)

Figure 6 - Sedan

1

2

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Figure 6 - Utility

1. Area on top of the instrument panel (Note: Equipment must not
interfere with driver visibility)

2. Airbag door must be kept clear for deployment of the airbag

3. Sedan: Area in front of electronic finish panel from the bottom of the
ashtray to the top of the instrument panel; utility: Area in front of
center console from the bottom of the ashtray to the top of the
instrument panel

4. Utility: Area in front of electronic finish panel from the bottom to the
top of the instrument panel

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1

A

10

A

9

A

8

A

Figure 7

1. Area on top of instrument panel

2. Area in front of center console from tunnel up to instrument panel

3. Prisoner screen (reference only)

4. 10 inches (254 mm)

5. Area on tunnel between seats

6. Height: 8.5 inches (216 mm)

7. 12 inches (305 mm)

8. Area on tunnel beneath center console

9. Tunnel

10. Depth: 1.5 inches (38 mm)

6

A

2

A

7

A

5

A

3

A

4

A

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Figure 8

1. Area on top of the instrument panel.
Note: Equipment must not interfere
with driver visibility.

2. Area on tunnel between seats

3. 9 inches (229 mm)

AIRBAG DISPOSAL

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

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62 Keys and Remote Control

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

Keys with the keyed alike feature (if equipped) allow:

• Use of different keys (keyed alike) for a specific vehicle.

• Key lock/unlock operation of the front doors and trunk/liftgate.

The remote control (if equipped) allows you to:

• Remotely lock or unlock the vehicle doors.

• Remotely open the trunk (sedan only).

• Arm and disarm the anti-theft system (if equipped).

• Activate the panic alarm.

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 expressly 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. A decrease in operating range could be caused by:

• weather conditions

• nearby radio towers

• structures around your vehicle

• other vehicles parked next to your vehicle.

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

Note: Make sure your vehicle is locked before leaving it unattended.
Note: If you are in range, the remote control will operate if you press

any button unintentionally.

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REMOTE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)

If there are problems with the
remote entry system, make sure to
take all remote entry transmitters
with you to the authorized dealer in
order to aid in troubleshooting the
problem.

Replacing the Battery

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

Note: Replacing the battery will not delete the remote control from your

vehicle. The remote control should operate normally after battery
replacement.

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

To replace the battery:

1. Twist a thin coin between the two
halves of the remote entry
transmitter near the key ring. Note:
Do not take the rubber cover and
circuit board off the front housing
of the remote entry transmitter.

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2. Do not wipe off any grease on the
battery terminals on the back

PLACE BATTERY

ON OTHER HALF

DO NOT TOUCH

THE TERMINALS

4. Insert the new battery. Refer to the diagram inside the remote entry
transmitter for the correct orientation of the battery. Press the battery
down to ensure that the battery is fully seated in the battery housing
cavity.

5. Snap the two halves back together.

Replacing Lost Remote Entry Transmitters

If you would like to have your remote entry transmitter reprogrammed
because you lost one, or would like to buy additional remote entry
transmitters, you can either reprogram them yourself, or take all remote
entry transmitters to your authorized dealer for reprogramming.

How to Reprogram Your Remote Entry Transmitters

You must have all remote entry transmitters (maximum of four) available
before beginning this procedure. Note: Do not press the brake pedal at
any time during this procedure. If the brake pedal is pressed at any time
during this procedure, programming mode will be exited and the entire
procedure must be repeated.

Note: Ensure the brake pedal is not pressed during this sequence.
To reprogram the remote entry transmitters:

1. Make sure the vehicle is electronically unlocked.

2. Put the key in the ignition.

3. Cycle eight times rapidly (within 10 seconds) between the off and on
positions. Note: The eighth turn must end in the on position.

4. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that the programming
mode has been activated.

surface of the circuit board.

3. Remove the old battery.

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5. Within 20 seconds press any button on the remote entry transmitter.
Note: If more than 20 seconds have passed you will need to start the
procedure over again.

6. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that this remote entry
transmitter has been programmed.

7. Repeat Step 5 to program each additional remote entry transmitter.

8. Turn the ignition to the off position after you have finished
programming all of the remote entry transmitters. Note: After
20 seconds, you will automatically exit the programming mode.

9. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that the programming
mode has been exited.

Car Finder

Note: This feature will not work with Dark Car feature.

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

the panic alarm.

Sounding a Panic Alarm (Utility Only)

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

Press the button to activate the alarm. Press the button again
or turn the ignition on to deactivate.

Replacement Keys

If your keys are lost or stolen and you don’t have an extra key, see your
authorized dealer to purchase additional spare or replacement keys.

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66 Locks

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING

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

Power Door Locks (If Equipped)

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

A. Unlock
B. Lock

Hidden Rear Door Locks (If Equipped)

The rear doors can be manually locked/unlocked using the hidden lock
knob on the inside front edge of the rear doors. Open the front doors to
access the lock knob.

Pull the knob to unlock and push the knob to lock.

Sedan

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Utility

Remote Control

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

Note: If equipped with Dark Car feature, the turn signals will not flash
and the horn will not sound when unlocking or locking the vehicle.

Unlocking the Doors (Two-Stage Unlock)

Press the button to unlock the driver’s door.
Press the button again within three seconds to unlock all doors.

The turn signals will flash.

Press and hold both the lock and unlock buttons on the remote control
for four seconds to disable or enable two-stage unlocking. Disabling
two-stage unlocking allows all vehicle doors to unlock with one press of
the button. The turn signals will flash twice to indicate the unlocking
mode was changed.

Locking the Doors

Press the button to lock all the doors. The turn signals will
illuminate.

Press the button again within three seconds to confirm that all the doors
are closed. The doors will lock again, the horn will chirp and the turn
signals will illuminate if all the doors and the liftgate/trunk are closed.

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

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Opening the Trunk (Sedan Only)

Press the button twice within three seconds to open the trunk.

Make sure the trunk is closed and latched before driving your vehicle. An
unlatched trunk may cause objects to fall out or block the driver’s rear
view.

Smart Locks (If Equipped)

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

When you open one of the front doors and you lock the vehicle with the
power door lock control (on the driver or passenger door trim panel), all
the doors will lock, then all doors will automatically unlock reminding
you that your key is still in the ignition.

The vehicle can still be locked, with the key in the ignition, by locking
the driver’s door with a key or using the lock control on the remote
control.

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

Illuminated Entry (If Equipped)

The interior lamps and parking lamps will illuminate when the remote
control is used to unlock the door(s) or when any door is opened.

The illuminated entry system will turn off the lights if:

• the ignition is turned to the on position,

• the remote control lock button is pressed,

• after 25 seconds of illumination.

The interior lights will not turn off if:

• they have been turned on with the dimmer control, or

• any door is open.

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Illuminated Exit (If Equipped)

• When all vehicle doors are closed and the key is removed from the
ignition, the interior lamps will illuminate.

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

• 25 seconds elapse, or

• the key is inserted in the ignition.

Battery Saver

The battery saver will shut off the lamps 10 minutes after the ignition
has been turned off.

• If the dome lamps were turned on using the panel dimmer control, the
battery saver will shut them off 10 minutes after the ignition has been
turned off.

• If the courtesy lamps were turned on because one of the vehicle doors
or the trunk or liftgate was opened, the battery saver will shut them
off 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned off.

• The battery saver will shut off the headlamps 10 minutes after the
ignition has been turned off.

TRUNK RELEASE (SEDAN)

To open the trunk with the key, use the key in the trunk lock cylinder to
open.

To open the trunk with the instrument panel button:
press the button located on the instrument panel.

The trunk release can be configured to work with the
ignition in any position or when the ignition is on only.
See your authorized dealer to change the
configuration.

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LIFTGATE (UTILITY)

WARNING: Make sure that the liftgate is closed to prevent

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

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

Note: Do not hang anything (bike rack, etc.) from the spoiler, glass or
liftgate. This could damage the liftgate and its components.

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

Note: Make sure the liftgate is closed and latched before driving your
vehicle. An unlatched liftgate may cause objects to fall out or block the
driver’s rear view.

The liftgate area is only intended for cargo, not passengers.

Open the liftgate using the outside button if the vehicle is unlocked or
use the key when the vehicle is locked.

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

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Key: Insert the key into the key
cylinder and turn clockwise. Hold in
this position and pull on the liftgate
handle to open the liftgate.

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INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE (SEDAN)

WARNING: Keep vehicle doors and luggage compartment locked

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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ANTI-THEFT ALARM (IF EQUIPPED)

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

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

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

Arming the Alarm

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

Disarming the Alarm

Disarm the alarm by any of the following actions:

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

• Turn the ignition on or start the vehicle.

• Use a key in the driver’s door to unlock the vehicle, then turn the

ignition on within 12 seconds.

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ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL

WARNING: Do not adjust the steering wheel when your vehicle

is moving.

Note: Make sure that you are sitting in the correct position. Refer to
Sitting In the Correct Position in the Seats chapter.

1. Unlock the steering column.

2. Adjust the steering wheel to the
desired position.

Note: The telescope adjustment
feature is only available on the
sedan.

3. Lock the steering column.

AUDIO CONTROL

SEEK: Press to select the next or
previous stored preset or track.

IA

D

E

SEEK

M

L

O

V

E

T

U

M

Press and hold to select the next or
previous frequency or seek through
a track.

MEDIA: Press repeatedly to scroll
through available audio modes.

MUTE: Press to silence the radio.

VOL (Volume): Press to increase or decrease the volume.

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VOICE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)

A

A. Phone mode
B. Voice recognition

K

E

E

S

VOL

B

Refer to the SYNC chapter.

CRUISE CONTROL

INFORMATION DISPLAY CONTROL

Refer to the Cruise Control chapter
for information on this feature.

Refer to the Information Displays
chapter for more information.

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Cluster Display Control Features

This control functions the same as
the center control on the faceplate.
Refer to the Audio System chapter.

CONFIGURABLE STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)

1

X

U

A

3

X

AU

The steering wheel controls can be
configured to operate frequently
used equipment. A graphic in the
information display will show when
an auxiliary switch is activated.

2

4

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ADJUSTABLE PEDALS

WARNING: Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with
feet on the pedals while the vehicle is moving.

A. Farther
B. Closer

A B

The control is located on the left side of the steering column. Press and
hold the appropriate control to move the pedals.

The pedals should only be adjusted when the vehicle is parked.

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Wipers and Washers 77

WINDSHIELD WIPERS

Note: Fully defrost the windshield in icy conditions before turning on
the windshield wipers.

Rotate the end of the control away
from you to increase the speed of
the wipers. Rotate toward you to
decrease the speed of the wipers.

Speed Dependent Wipers (Utility Only)

When your vehicle speed increases, the interval between wipes will
decrease when intermittent wipe is selected.

WINDSHIELD WASHERS

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

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

Press the end of the stalk to
activate the washer.

• A brief press causes a single wipe without washer fluid.

• A quick press and hold causes the wipers to swipe three times with

washer fluid.

• A long press and hold will activate the wipers and washer fluid for up
to 10 seconds.

A wipe will occur a few seconds after washing to clear any remaining
washer fluid. This feature can be turned on and off in the information
display.

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REAR-WINDOW WIPER AND WASHERS (UTILITY ONLY)

Rotate the control to the desired
position. Select:

2 — Intermittent operation
(shortest pause between wipes).

1 — Intermittent operation (longest
pause between wipes).

0 — Off.

Rotate and hold the control to either the top or bottom position to
activate the rear washer. The control will return to the 2 or 0 position
when you release it.

When you select reverse gear, the rear wiper will switch on to
intermittent if the front wipers are activated. This feature may be
enabled or disabled in the information display.

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LIGHTING CONTROL

Sedan

B C

A

P

Utility

A. Off

B. Parking lamps, instrument panel lamps, license plate lamps and tail
lamps.

C. Headlamps

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High Beams

Sedan

Utility

• Push the lever toward the instrument panel to switch the high beams
on.

• Push the lever toward the instrument panel again or pull the lever
towards you to switch the high beams off.

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Headlamp Flasher

Sedan

Utility

Pull toward you slightly to activate and release to deactivate.

SPOT LIGHT CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)

• Use the switch on the chrome
handle to turn the spot light on
and off.

• Rotate and twist the handle to
adjust the position of the spot
light.

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INSTRUMENT LIGHTING DIMMER

Sedan

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

• If the vehicle is not equipped
with the Dark Car feature, press
and hold the top of the control to
the full on position to activate
the “dome on” feature. This will

turn on the interior courtesy lights. Press and hold the bottom of the
control to turn off the interior courtesy lights.

• If equipped with the Dark Car feature, courtesy illumination is
disabled. Press and hold the bottom of the control to turn off the
instrument cluster lights and the information display lights.

Utility

• Press repeatedly or press and
hold the top control to brighten
the instrument cluster and
information display lighting.

• Press repeatedly or press and
hold the bottom control to dim
the instrument cluster and
information display lighting. If
equipped with the Dark Car
feature, you may turn off the
instrument cluster and
information display lighting.

Note: If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or a new battery is
installed, the dimmer will set the illuminated components to the
maximum setting automatically.

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DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (IF EQUIPPED)

WARNING: Always remember to turn on your headlamps at

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

The system turns the headlamps on with a reduced output.

To activate:

• the ignition must be in the on position and

• the lighting control is in the off, autolamp, or parking lamp position.

• the transmission is not in P (Park).

DIRECTION INDICATORS

The turn signal lever does not mechanically lock in the upward or
downward position when activated.

Sedan

Utility

• Push down to activate the left turn signal.

• Push up to activate the right turn signal.

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

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INTERIOR LAMPS

Dome Lamp Control (Utility)

Press the control to switch on the interior
courtesy lights. The lights will remain on until
the control is pressed again.

Front Row Map Lamps (If Equipped)

The front row map lamp lights when:

• any door is opened.

• the dome lamp button on the

instrument panel is activated
(Utility).

• the instrument panel dimmer button is pressed until the courtesy
lamp comes on (Sedan).

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

To manually turn on the map lamps, press the outer edge of the clear
lens.

Note: If equipped with Dark Car feature, courtesy illumination is
disabled.

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Dome Task Lamp (If Equipped)

A

The police vehicle may be equipped with one or two red/white dome task
lamps. The lamp may be located in the headliner between the driver and
front seat passenger. The lamp may be located in the headliner at the
rear of the vehicle.

Note: Always remember to return the dome lamp switch to the OFF
position when finished to prevent discharging the vehicle battery.

Third Row Cargo Lamp (Utility)

The cargo lamp can also be turned on and off manually by
pressing the control switch.

Note: Always remember to switch off the lamp (press the
control switch ) when finished to prevent discharging the
vehicle battery.

B

C

A. Night-vision red light on
B. OFF position
C. White light on

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POWER WINDOWS

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

seriously injure themselves.

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

pets are not in the proximity of the window openings.

Press or lift the switches to operate
the windows.

AUTO

Rear Window Buffeting

You may hear a wind throb or buffeting noise when one or both of the
rear windows are open. This noise can be reduced by lowering a front
window approximately 2–3 inches (5–8 centimeters).

One-Touch Down (Driver’s Window, Utility Only)

This feature automatically opens the window.
Press the switch completely down and release. The window will open

fully. Press or lift it again to stop the window.

• Press the switch to the first
detent and hold to open the
window.

• Lift the switch to the first detent
and hold to close the window.

One-Touch Up or Down (Driver’s Window, Sedan Only)

This feature automatically opens or closes the window.
Press or lift the switch completely and release. The window will fully

open or close. Press or lift it again to stop the window.

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Bounce-Back

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

Overriding the Bounce-Back Feature

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 the switch is released
before the window is fully closed.

Window Lock

Press the control to lock or unlock
the rear window controls (if
equipped).

Accessory Delay

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

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EXTERIOR MIRRORS

Power Exterior Mirrors

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

A. Left mirror
B. Adjustment control
C. Right mirror

1. Press the button to select the mirror you want to adjust. An indicator
light on the button will illuminate.

2. Use the adjustment control to adjust the position of the mirror.

3. Press the mirror button again to deselect the mirror. The indicator
light will turn off.

Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors

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

Heated Exterior Mirror (If Equipped, Sedan Only)

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

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

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

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Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors (If Equipped)

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

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

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

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

C

B

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).

A

Blind Spot Information System (BLIS姞) with Cross Traffic Alert
(CTA) (If Equipped)

Refer to Blind Spot Information System (BLIS威) with Cross Traffic
Alert (CTA) in the Driving Aids chapter.

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INTERIOR MIRROR

WARNING: Do not adjust the mirror when your vehicle is
moving.

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

You can adjust the interior mirror to your preference. Some mirrors also
have a second pivot point. This lets you move the mirror head up or
down and from side to side.

Pull the tab below the mirror toward you to reduce glare at night.

Auto-Dimming Mirror (If Equipped)

Note: Do not block the sensors on the front and back of the mirror.
Mirror performance may be affected. A rear center passenger or raised
rear center head restraint may also block light from reaching the sensor.

The mirror will dim automatically to reduce glare when bright lights are
detected from behind your vehicle. It will automatically return to normal
reflection when you select reverse gear to make sure you have a clear
view when backing up.

SUN VISORS

Slide-On-Rod

Rotate the visor toward the side
window and extend it rearward for
extra sunlight coverage.

Retract the visor before moving it
back toward the windshield and
storing it.

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Instrument Cluster 91

GAUGES

Sedan cluster shown in standard measure – optional and metric clusters
similar.

A

D

Utility cluster shown in standard measure – optional and metric clusters
similar.

A

B

C

CB

D

A. Tachometer
B. Information display. See Information displays for more information.
C. Speedometer
D. Fuel gauge

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Speedometer

The vehicle is shipped with a certified speedometer. If your local
procedures require calibration, utilize the distance per time on-road test.
If a dynamometer calibration is required, reference the calibration
procedure found at www.Fleet.Ford.com or check OASIS for updated
information.

Fuel gauge

Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank (when the
ignition is on). The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in
motion or on a grade. The fuel icon and arrow indicates which side of
the vehicle the fuel filler door is located.

WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS

These indicators can alert you to a vehicle condition that may become
serious enough to cause expensive repairs. Many lights will illuminate
when you start your vehicle to make sure they work. If any light remains
on after starting the vehicle, refer to the respective system warning light
for additional information.

Note: Some warning indicators are reconfigurable telltales (RTT). These
indicators appear in the information display and function the same as a
warning light, but do not display on startup.

Stability Control System

Displays when the AdvanceTrac威/Traction control is active. If
the light remains on, have the system serviced immediately.

Stability Control System Off

Illuminates when AdvanceTrac威/Traction control has been
disabled by the driver.

Airbag readiness

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

malfunction in the indicator light.

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Anti-lock brake system

If the ABS light stays illuminated or continues to flash, a
malfunction has been detected. Contact your authorized dealer
as soon as possible. Normal braking is still functional unless the

brake warning light also is illuminated.

Brake system warning light

To confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will
momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the on

position when the engine is not running, or in a position
between on and start, or by applying the parking brake when the ignition
is turned to the on position.

If it illuminates when you are driving, check that the parking brake is not
engaged. If the parking brake is not engaged, this indicates low brake
fluid level or a brake system malfunction. Have the system checked
immediately by your authorized dealer.

WARNING: Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning

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

Charging system (RTT)

Illuminates when the battery is not charging properly. If it stays
on while the engine is running, there may be a malfunction with

the charging system. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible. This indicates a problem with the electrical system or a related
component.

Door ajar (RTT)

Displays when the ignition is on and any door is not completely

closed.

Engine oil pressure (RTT)

Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range.

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Engine coolant temperature (RTT)

Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is high. Stop the
vehicle as soon as possible, switch off the engine and let cool.

High beams

Illuminates when the high-beam headlamps are on.

Low fuel (RTT)

Illuminates when the fuel level in the fuel tank is at or near
empty.

Low tire pressure warning

Illuminates when your tire pressure is low. If the light remains
on at start up or while driving, the tire pressure should be

checked. When the ignition is first turned to on, the light will
illuminate for 3 seconds to ensure the bulb is working. If the light does
not turn on or begins to flash, contact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible.

Low washer fluid (RTT)

Illuminates when the windshield washer fluid is low.

Park lamps

Illuminates when the park lamps are on.

Powertrain malfunction/reduced power (RTT)

Illuminates when a powertrain or an AWD/4WD fault has been

detected. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Safety belt

Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. A Belt-Minder威 chime

will also sound to remind you to fasten your safety belt.

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Service engine soon

The service engine soon indicator light illuminates when the
ignition is first turned to the on position to check the bulb and

to indicate whether the vehicle is ready for
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing. Normally, the “service engine soon”
light will stay on until the engine is cranked, then turn itself off if no
malfunctions are present. However, if after 15 seconds the “service
engine soon” light blinks eight times, it means that the vehicle is not
ready for I/M testing. See the Readiness for inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing in the Fuel and Refueling chapter.

Solid illumination after the engine is started indicates the on-board
diagnostics system (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Refer to
On-board diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Fuel and Refueling chapter. If
the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could damage your
catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration
and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced immediately by your
authorized dealer.

WARNING: Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust

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

Speed control (if equipped) (RTT)

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

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

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

Turn signal

Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard
warning flasher is turned on. If the indicators stay on or flash
faster, check for a burned out bulb.

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AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND INDICATORS

Key In Ignition Warning Chime

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

Keyless Warning Alert (If Equipped)

Sounds when the keyless vehicle is in RUN and the driver’s door is
opened.

Headlamps On Warning Chime

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

Parking Brake On Warning Chime

Sounds when you have left the parking brake on and drive your vehicle.
If the warning chime remains on after you have released the parking
brake, have the system checked by your authorized dealer immediately.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle

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

Various systems 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

Sedan

Utility

• 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 the OK button to choose and confirm a setting/messages.

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Menu

You can access the menus using the information display control.

Note: Some options may appear slightly different or not at all if the
items are optional for sedan and utility.

†Trip1/2

Trip Odometer
Trip Timer
Fuel Used
Total Odometer (located in lower right of display). Note: this will also

display in other menus.
†See Trip computer later in this section for more information.

†Fuel Economy

Distance to E
Inst Fuel Econ
Average Fuel
†See Trip computer later in this section for more information.

Information

Coolant Temp. — The engine coolant indicator will change colors
indicating: blue for cool, gray for normal and red for hot. If the engine
coolant temperature exceeds the normal range, stop the vehicle as
soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool.

Settings

Driver Assist Traction Ctrl

Blind Spot
Cross Traffic
Rear Park Aid

Display Language English, Español or Français

Units Distance Miles and Gal.

Temperature Fahrenheit (°F)

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or Km and
Liters

or Celsius (°C)

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Settings

Convenience DTE Calculation Normal or Towing

Locks Remote Unlock All Doors or

Driver First
Oil life Reset Set XXX%
Wipers Courtesy Wipe

Reverse Wiper

System Reset Hold OK to Reset to Factory Default

System Check

All active warnings will display first if applicable. The system check
menu may appear different based upon equipment options and current
vehicle status. Use the up/down arrow buttons to scroll through the
list. Engine hour meter and idle hours are also displayed in the system
check.

Trip Computer

Resetting the Trip Computer

Press and hold OK on the current screen to reset the respective trip,
distance, time and fuel information.

Trip Odometer

Registers the mileage of individual journeys.

Distance to E

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

Inst Fuel Econ

Shows instantaneous fuel usage.

Average fuel

Indicates the average fuel consumption since the function was last reset.

Fuel Used

Shows the amount of fuel used for a given trip.

Total Odometer

Registers the total mileage of the vehicle.

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INFORMATION MESSAGES

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

Press the OK button to
acknowledge and remove some
messages from the information
display. Other messages will be
removed automatically after a short
time. When a warning message
appears, you must wait two seconds
before being able to clear it. Certain

messages need to be confirmed before you can access the menus.

Message indicators: Some messages will be supplemented by a system
specific symbol.

AdvanceTrac威 /

Traction Control

Messages

Service AdvanceTrac Displayed when the AdvanceTrac威 system has

detected a condition that requires service.
Contact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible.

Trailer Sway Reduce
Speed

Alarm/Security

Messages

To Stop Alarm, Start
Vehicle

Displayed when the trailer sway control has
detected trailer sway.

Displayed when the perimeter alarm system is
armed and the vehicle is entered using the key
on the driver’s side door. In order to prevent
the perimeter alarm system from triggering,
the ignition must be turned to start or on
before the 12 second chime expires.

Action / Description

Action / Description

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