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TILT/TELESCOPE STEERING COLUMN
Power tilt/telescope steering column
Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving.
The steering column can be
adjusted manually by moving the
four-way rocker adjustment control
located on the multi-function
control below the turn signal/wiper
control stalk. The control will adjust
the column as long as held or until
the column reaches the end of
travel.
The telescope function is adjusted
by moving the control toward the
driver to telescope out and moving
the control toward the instrument
panel to telescope in.
The tilt function is adjusted by moving the control up to tilt up and
moving the control down to tilt down.
The steering column positions are automatically saved and can be
recalled along with the vehicle personality features when a memory
position is selected through the remote entry transmitter or memory
switch on the driver's door (if equipped with memory feature).
During easy exit (if activated through the Message Center) operation,
the column will move to the full in and up position. When the key is
inserted into the ignition switch, the column will return to the previous
setting. When you remove the key, the column will move away.
If the steering column adjustment control is pressed during memory
recall it will cancel the automatic operation and the column will respond
to manual adjustment of the control.
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DATA ERROR.These messages indicate improper operation of the
vehicle network communication between electronic modules.
²Fuel computer
²Engine sensor
²Gear selection
²Door sensor
²Trunk sensor
²Exterior lamps
²Traction Controlyand AdvanceTracy(if equipped)
Contact your dealer as soon as possible if these messages occur on a
regular basis.
TRUNK REMOTE CONTROL
Press the remote trunk release
control on the instrument panel to
open the trunk.
The remote trunk release control
and power door locks will be
disabled when the vehicle is armed.
This control will not work until the
vehicle is disarmed.
The remote trunk release control will also be disabled when the valet
switch in the glove compartment is pressed. Refer to theValet switchin
theLocks and securitychapter.
FUEL DOOR RELEASE
Press the remote fuel door release
control on the instrument panel to
open the fuel door.
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KEYS
The vehicle is equipped with two master keys and a valet key lock
system. The master key will access the driver's door, trunk, glove box
and ignition. The valet key will access door and ignition only.
Refer to theSecurilock Passive Anti-Theft Systemsection for
information on Securilock keys.
Valet switch
Before using your valet key, press
the valet switch in the glove
compartment to disable the Trunk
remote control which is located on
the instrument panel, then lock the
glove compartment with your
master key.
POWER DOOR LOCKS
Press the top of the control to
unlock all doors and the bottom to
lock all doors.
When the vehicle is armed the
power door locks and remote trunk
release control are disabled. These
will not work until the vehicle is
disarmed.
Smart locks
With the key in the ignition, in any switch position, and either the
driver's or passenger's door open, the doors cannot be locked using the
power door lock switches.
The vehicle can still be locked with the key in the ignition, by pressing
the manual lock button on the door, operating the remote entry
transmitter, or operating the driver's door with a key.
VALET
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Replacing lost transmitters
If a remote transmitter has been lost
and you would like to remove it
from the vehicle's memory or you
would like to purchase additional
transmitters for your vehicle (up to
four may be programmed into
memory), takeallyour vehicle's
transmitters to your dealer for
programming. It will be necessary
for your dealer to reprogramallthe
remote transmitters to your vehicle
while performing this service.
Illuminated entry
The illuminated entry feature will automatically turn on the interior
lamps when the remote transmitter unlock control is pressed.
The illuminated entry feature will automatically turn off the interior
lamps if the ignition switch is turned to the START position, or if the
remote transmitter lock control is pressed, or after 20 seconds of
illumination.
The interior lamps will not turn off if:
²they have been turned on with the instrument panel dimmer control
switch or
²any door is open
The battery saver will turn off the interior lamps 40 minutes after the
last door is closed even if the dimmer control switch is on.
Autolock/Relock
This feature automatically locks all vehicle doors when:
²all doors are closed
²the engine is running
²you shift into any gear putting the vehicle in motion.
Relock
The autolock feature repeats when:
²any door is opened then closed while the engine is running and
²you put the vehicle in motion.
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SECURILOCKYPASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
SecuriLockypassive anti-theft system is an engine immobilization
system. This system prevents the engine from being started unless a
coded key programmed to your vehicleis used.
The SecuriLockypassive anti-theft system is not compatible with
non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these systems may
result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection.
Automatic arming
The vehicle is armed immediately
after switching the ignition to the 2
(OFF) position.
Automatic disarming
Switching the ignition to the 4 (RUN) position with acoded keydisarms
the vehicle. The indicator light on the instrument panel will illuminate
for three seconds and then go out. If the light stays on for an extended
period of time or flashes rapidly, have the system serviced by your
dealership or a qualified technician.
Key information
Your vehicle is supplied withtwo
coded keys.Only acoded keywill
start your vehicle. Spare coded keys
can be purchased from your
dealership. Your dealership can
program your key or you can ªdo it
yourselfº, refer toProgramming
spare keys.
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PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM
The perimeter anti-theft system will help protect your vehicle doors,
hood and trunk from unauthorized entry.
When the vehicle is armed the power door locks and remote trunk
release control are disabled. These will not work until the vehicle is
disarmed.
If there is any potential perimeter anti-theft problem with your vehicle,
ensureALL key fobs(remote entry transmitters) are brought to the
dealership, to aid in troubleshooting.
Arming the system
When armed, the perimeter alarm will help protect your vehicle from
unauthorized entry. When unauthorized entry occurs, the system will
flash the turn signal lamps and the theft indicator lamp and will sound
the horn.
The system is ready to arm whenever the key is out of the ignition. Any
of the following actions will arm the alarm system:
²Press the remote transmitter lock control.
²Open a door and press the power door lock control.
²Lock all doors with the key.
The system will wait 20 seconds after one of the arming actions is
performed before allowing an alarm to go off.
Theft indicator
When the perimeter alarm is armed, the theft indicator on the
instrument panel will flash briefly every two seconds to indicate the
perimeter alarm system is protecting your vehicle.
Disarming the system
You can disarm the system by any of the following actions:
²Unlock the doors by using your remote entry transmitter.
²Unlock the driver's door by using your key.
²Turn ignition to RUN.
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occupied. The air bag was designed to inflate between the door panel
and occupant to further enhance the protection provided occupants in
side impact collisions.
The air bag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains lateral
deceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to close an electrical circuit
that initiates air bag inflation.
The fact that the air bags did not inflate in a collision does not mean that
something is wrong with the system. Rather, it means the forces were
not of the type sufficient to cause activation. Side air bags are designed
to inflate in side-impact collisions, not roll-over, rear-impact, frontal or
near-frontal collisions, unless the collision causes sufficient lateral
deceleration.
Several air bag system
components get hot after
inflation. Do not touch them after
inflation.
If the side air bag has
deployed,the air bag will
not function again. The side
air bag system (including the
seat) must be inspected and
serviced by a qualified
technician in accordance with
the vehicle service manual.If
the air bag is not replaced, the
unrepaired area will increase the
risk of injury in a collision.
Determining if the system is operational
The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone to
indicate the condition of the system. Refer to theAir bag readiness
section in theInstrument clusterchapter. Routine maintenance of the
air bag is not required.
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The AdvanceTracyon/off control
button allows the driver to control
the availability of the Traction
Controlyand AdvanceTracy
system. This is independent of the
ABS function, whichCANNOTbe
switched off by the driver. The
AdvanceTracysystem status is
indicated by a warning indicator
light with a ªsliding carº icon in the
instrument cluster that will flash
when the system is active and an indicator light in the control button
that will illuminate when the system is turned OFF. In vehicles with a
message center (if equipped), the message ªADVANCETRAC OFFº is
displayed. If a failure is detected in the AdvanceTracysystem the
warning indicator light in the instrument cluster will stay ON. If the
warning indicator light in the instrument cluster remains ON while the
engine is running, have the system serviced immediately.
The AdvanceTracysystem continually monitors and checks all sensors
used in improving the stability of the vehicle. Some drivers may notice a
slight movement of the brake pedal when the system checks itself.
During AdvanceTracyoperation you may experience the following:
²A rumble or grinding sound much like ABS or Traction Controly
²A slight deceleration or a reduction in the acceleration of the vehicle
²The AdvanceTracyindicator light will flash
²If your foot is on the brake pedal, you will feel a vibration in the pedal
much like ABS. As with any vehicle equipped with four-wheel ABS, do
not pump the brakes, but instead, press firmly on the pedal.
²If the condition is severe and your foot is not on the brake, the brake
pedal will move to apply higher brake forces. You may also hear a
whoosh of air from under the instrument panel during this severe
condition.
All these conditions are normal during AdvanceTracyoperation.
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