A driver ’ s first responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle.
The most important thing you can do to prevent a crash is to
avoid distractions and pay attention to the road. Wait until it is safe to
operate Mobile Communications Equipment.
Rear center console features (if equipped)
The rear center console incorporates the following features:
• utility compartment
• cupholders
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT
Position the driver floor mat so that
the eyelet is over the pointed end of
the retention post and rotate
forward to lock in. Make sure that
the mat does not interfere with the
operation of the accelerator or the
brake pedal. To remove the floor
mat, reverse the installation
procedure.
POWER LIFTGATE (IF EQUIPPED)
The liftgate can be operated by the following:
• overhead console button
• key fob button
• outside release handle
The Overhead console button and Key fob features will only operate the
liftgate with the vehicle in P (Park).
WARNING: Make sure all persons are clear of the power liftgate
area before using the power liftgate control.
Keep keys out of reach of children. Do not allow children to play
near an open or moving power liftgate.
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Do not open the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed area with a low
ceiling. If the liftgate is raised the liftgate could be damaged against a
low ceiling.
To open the liftgate from the Overhead console:
Refer to Overhead controls in this section.
To open the liftgate with the Key fob:
Refer to Remote Entry System in the Locks and security chapter.
To open the liftgate with outside
release handle (manual
actuation):
1. To open, unlock the liftgate with
the key fob or power door unlock
control.
2. Pull and release the liftgate
handle to engage the power assist
feature.
Note: Continued upward force after unlatching may activate the obstacle
detection feature and stop the power system. For the best performance
allow the power system to open the liftgate after releasing the handle.
3. To close, pull down the liftgate a few inches to activate power closing.
Closing the gate rapidly or more than a few inches may activate the
obstacle detection feature and stop the power system.
Note: You will need to wait 2 seconds after opening the liftgate to begin
manually closing the power liftgate.
Obstacle detection
The power liftgate system is equipped with an obstacle detection feature.
If the power liftgate is closing, the system is designed to reverse to full
open when it encounters a solid obstacle. Once the obstacle is removed,
the liftgate can be closed under power.
If the power liftgate is opening, the system is designed to stop when it
encounters a solid obstacle. If the liftgate stops below the half open
position, you will need to close and fully latch the liftgate manually.
Normal operation can then be resumed.
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Resetting the power liftgate:
The power liftgate may not operate under these conditions. If any of
these conditions occur, the power liftgate must be reset.
• a low voltage or dead battery
• disconnected battery
• the liftgate has been left open, or in the partially latched position, for
more than six (6) hours.
To reset the power liftgate:
1. Manually close and fully latch the liftgate.
2. Power open the liftgate by using the keyfob or overhead console
button.
3. Once the liftgate is fully open, close the liftgate using the keyfob or
overhead console button.
Note: If the power liftgate system is turned
center, the system can not be activated with any switches or with the
liftgate handle. The system will need to be turned
operation to occur.
Liftgate ajar signal
If the liftgate or liftgate glass are not fully latched, you will receive a
“ LIFTGATE AJAR ” message on the instrument panel. If you see this
message, check both the liftgate glass and liftgate door to insure they are
fully latched.
Make sure the liftgate is closed to prevent exhaust fumes from
being drawn into the vehicle. If you must drive with the liftgate
open, keep the vents open so outside air comes into the vehicle.
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KEYS
The key operates all locks on your vehicle. In case of loss, replacement
keys are available from your dealer.
You should always carry a second key with you in a safe place in case
you require it in an emergency.
Refer to SecuriLock Passive Anti-Theft System for more information.
POWER DOOR LOCKS
If the door does not unlock when the control is pressed, see Power door
lock disable feature in the Remote entry section in this chapter.
Press control to unlock all doors.
Press control to lock all doors.
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Childproof door locks
When these locks are set, the rear
doors cannot be opened from the
inside. The rear doors can be
opened from the outside when the
doors are unlocked.
The childproof locks are located on
rear edge of each rear door and
must be set separately for each
door. Setting the lock for one door
will not automatically set the lock
for both doors.
Move lock control up to engage the childproof lock. Move control down
to disengage childproof locks.
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user ’ s authority to
operate the equipment.
The remote entry system allows you to lock or unlock all vehicle doors
and liftgate and open the liftgate window without a key.
The remote entry lock/unlock feature operates in any ignition position.
The liftgate glass features operate as long as the vehicle ’ s speed is less
than 5 km/h (3 mph). The panic feature operates with the key in the
OFF or ACC position.
If there is any potential remote keyless entry problem with your vehicle,
ensure ALL remote entry transmitters are brought to the dealership, to
aid in troubleshooting.
Unlocking the doors/liftgate
Press this control to unlock the driver ’ s door. The interior lamps will
illuminate with the ignition OFF.
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Replacing the battery
The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithium
battery CR2032 or equivalent. The typical operating range for your
remote entry transmitter is approximately 10 meters (33 feet). A
decrease in the operating range could be caused by:
• weather conditions,
• nearby radio towers,
• structures around the vehicle and
• other vehicles parked next to the vehicle.
To replace the battery:
1. Twist a thin coin between the two
halves of the remote entry
transmitter near the key ring. DO
NOT TAKE THE RUBBER COVER
AND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THE
FRONT HOUSING OF THE
REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER.
2. Do not wipe off any grease on the
battery terminals on the back
surface of the circuit board.
3. Remove the old battery.
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.
Note: Replacement of the battery will not cause the remote transmitter
to become deprogrammed from your vehicle. The remote transmitter
should operate normally after battery replacement.
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Programming remote transmitters
It is necessary to have all (maximum of four — original and/or new) of
your remote transmitters available prior to beginning this procedure.
To program the transmitters yourself:
• Unlock all doors using the power
door lock/unlock control. Insert a
key in the ignition and turn from
1 (LOCK) to 3 (ON) and cycle
between 1 (LOCK) and 3 (ON)
eight times in rapid succession
(within 10 seconds) with the
eighth turn ending in the 3 (ON)
position. The locks will cycle
between unlocked and locked to
confirm that the programming mode has been entered.
• Within 20 seconds, program a remote transmitter by pressing any
button on a transmitter. Note: If more than 20 seconds pass before
pressing a remote transmitter button, the programming mode will exit
and the procedure will have to be repeated.
• Repeat the previous step to program additional remote transmitters.
• When you have completed programming the remote transmitters, turn
the ignition to 1 (LOCK) or wait 20 seconds.
Illuminated entry
The lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is used to unlock
the door(s).
The system automatically turns off after 25 seconds or when the ignition
is turned to the ON or ACC position. The dome lamp control must not
be set to the OFF position for the illuminated entry system to operate.
The inside lights will not turn off if:
• they have been turned on with the dimmer control, or
• any door is open.
The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the
ignition has been turned to the OFF position.
Autolock
This feature automatically locks all vehicle doors when:
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• the engine is running and
• you shift into any gear putting the vehicle in motion.
Relock
The autolock feature repeats when:
• any door (except the drivers) is opened then closed while the engine
is running, and
• you put the vehicle in motion.
Deactivating/activating the autolock feature
For vehicles equipped with a message center, the autolock feature may
be deactivated/activated by selecting the autolock function (accessed by
pressing the SETUP control). Press the RESET control to turn the
autolock function ON or OFF. Refer to Message center in the Driver
controls chapter for additional information.
For vehicles not equipped with a message center, the feature may be
deactivated by taking your vehicle to an authorized Ford dealer.
Power door lock disable feature
This feature will help protect your vehicle from unauthorized entry.
The UNLOCK function on the power door control will not operate with
the ignition OFF and twenty seconds after the doors are closed and
electronically locked by the remote entry transmitter, key pad, or power
door control (if pressed while the door was open).
The UNLOCK function will operate again after you unlock the vehicle
using the remote entry transmitter or key pad, turn the ignition to ON,
or open the door from inside of the vehicle.
Deactivating/activating power door lock disable feature
This feature may be deactivated/activated by an authorized dealer.
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
With the keyless entry keypad, you can:
• lock or unlock the vehicle doors without using the key,
• release the liftgate glass,
• enable or disable the autolock function, and
• add or delete a 5 – digit personal user code.
Your vehicle has a factory set 5 – digit code that operates the keyless
entry system. You can also program your own 5 – digit personal entry
code. The factory-set code is located:
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