
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 theWarranty
Guidethat is provided to you along with yourOwner’s Guide.
Special instructions
For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic
controls.
Please read the sectionAirbag supplemental restraint system
(SRS)in theSeating and Safety Restraintschapter. Failure to
follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal
injury.
Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should
NEVERbe placed in front of an active passenger airbag.
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 vehicle diagnostic information through a direct connection to your
vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle.
Event Data Recording
Other modules in your vehicle — event data recorders — are capable of
collecting and storing data during a crash or near crash event. The
recorded information may assist in the investigation of such an event.
The modules may record information about both the vehicle and the
occupants, potentially including information such as:
•how various systems in your vehicle were operating;
•whether or not the driver and passenger seatbelts were buckled;
•how far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the
brake pedal;
•how fast the vehicle was traveling; and
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Speed sensitive volume:Radio volume automatically changes slightly
with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise. Use
/
to adjust. Recommended level is 1–3. Level 7 is the maximum setting.
Occupancy mode (if equipped):Use
/to select and optimize
sound for ALL SEATS, DRIVERS SEAT or REAR SEATS.
Compression:Available in CD mode, this feature brings soft and loud
CD passages together for a more consistent listening level. Press MENU
until compression status is displayed. Press
/to turn the feature
on/off.
5.Select:These controls are used
in Menu mode to select various
settings/options.
6.Play/Pause/Mute: In radio
mode,press to mute the playing
media. AUDIO MUTE will appear in
the display. Press again to return to the playing media.
In CD/MP3 mode,press to pause the playing media. CDX PAUSE will
appear in the display. Press again to return to the playing media.
7.SEEK
:In radio or CD/MP3
mode,press to access the next
strong station or track.
In satellite radio mode (if equipped), press SEEK
to seek to the
next channel. If a specific category is selected, (Jazz, Rock, News, etc.),
press SEEK
to seek to the next channel in the selected category.
Press and hold SEEK
to fast seek through the next channels.
In TEXT MODE,press SEEK
to view the additional display text
when “>” is active in the display.
In CATEGORY MODE,press
/to select a category.
Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS subscription.
Check with your authorized dealer for availability.
8.FWD (Fast Forward):Press
FWD to manually advance in a
CD/MP3 track.
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Do not expose the liquid crystal display (LCD) flip-down screen
to direct sunlight or intensive ultraviolet rays for extensive
periods of time. Ultraviolet rays deteriorate the liquid crystal.
Be sure to review User Manuals for video games and video game
equipment when used as auxiliary inputs for your Family Entertainment
System (FES).
Do not operate video games or video equipment if the power cords
and/or cables are broken, split or damaged. Carefully place cords and/or
cables where they will not be stepped on or interfere with the operation
of seats and/or compartments.
Disconnect video games and video equipment power cords and/or cables
when not in use.
Avoid touching auxiliary input jacks with your fingers. Do not blow on
them or allow them to get wet or dirty.
Do not clean any part of the DVD player with benzene, paint thinner or
any other solvent.
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance
Changes or modifications not approved by Ford Lincoln-Mercury could
void user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been
tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference and radio
communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) system with heated
seats (if equipped)
Temperature conversion:To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius,
refer toMessage centerin theDriver Controlschapter.
MAX A/C setting:In order to achieve maximum cooling performance,
press
, A/C,, and set the temperature to 60°F (16°C) and the
highest blower setting.
1.
Defrost:Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster
vents and demister vents. Can be used to clear the windshield of fog and
thin ice. The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce
window fogging. To exit defrost, select another distribution mode.
2.Passenger side temperature control:Press to increase/decrease
the temperature on the passenger side of the vehicle. Allows the
passenger to choose and control a different temperature than the driver,
if desired.
3.
RRear defroster:Press to activate/deactive the rear window
defroster. Refer toRear window defrosterlater in this chapter for more
information.
4.DUAL:Press to engage/disengage separate passenger side
temperature control.
5.
Passenger heated seat:Press to control the passenger heated
seat. Refer toHeated seatsin theSeating and Safety Restraints
chapter for more information.
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6.Recirculated air:Press to activate/deactive air recirculation in
the vehicle. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time needed to
cool down the interior of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesired
odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculation can be
engaged manually in any airflow selection except defrost. Recirculation
may turn off automatically in some airflow modes to reduce fog potential.
7.A/C:Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with
recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages
automatically in AUTO,
(defrost) and(floor/defrost).
8.
Manual override controls:Allows you to manually select where
airflow is distributed. Press to toggle through the air distribution modes
listed below. The selected mode will illuminate in the display. To return
to full automatic control, press AUTO.
:Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, demister
vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents. The system will automatically
provide outside air to reduce window fogging.
:Distributes air through the floor vents and rear seat floor vents.
The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window
fogging.Note:You may notice a small amount of air flowing from the
defroster vents and demister vents.
:Distributes air through the instrument panel vents, center console
vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents.
:Distributes air through the instrument panel vents and center
console vents.
9.
Driver heated seat control:Press to control the driver heated
seat. Refer toHeated seatsin theSeating and Safety Restraints
chapter for more information.
10.
Fan Speed:Press to manually increase or decrease the fan
speed. To return to automatic fan operation, press AUTO.
11.OFF:Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate.
12.Driver side temperature control:Press to increase/decrease the
temperature on the driver side of the vehicle in dual zone or the
temperature of both the driver and passenger side in single zone.
13.AUTO:To engage automatic temperature control, press AUTO and
select the desired temperature using the temperature control. The
system will automatically determine fan speed, airflow distribution, A/C
on or off, and outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to
reach the desired temperature.
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14.EXT:Press to display outside temperature. Press again to display
cabin temperature settings.Note:Exterior readings are more accurate
when the vehicle is moving.
Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) system with heated
and cooled seats (if equipped)
Temperature conversion:To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius,
refer toMessage centerin theDriver Controlschapter.
MAX A/C setting:In order to achieve maximum cooling performance,
press
, A/C,, and set the temperature to 60°F (16°C) and the
highest blower setting.
1.
Defrost:Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster
vents and demister vents. Can be used to clear the windshield of fog and
thin ice. The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce
window fogging. To exit defrost, select another distribution mode.
2.Passenger side temperature control:Press to increase/decrease
the temperature on the passenger side of the vehicle. Allows the
passenger to choose and control a different temperature than the driver,
if desired.
3.
RRear defroster:Press to activate/deactivate the rear window
defroster. Refer to theRear window defrostersection in this chapter for
more information.
4.DUALzone selector: Press to engage/disengage separate passenger
side temperature control.
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5.Passenger heated seat:Press to control the passenger heated
seat. Refer toHeated and cooled seatsin theSeating and Safety
Restraintschapter for more information.
6.
Passenger cooled seat:Press to control the passenger cooled
seat. Refer toHeated and cooled seatsin theSeating and Safety
Restraintschapter for more information.
7.
Manual override controls:Allows you to manually select where
airflow is distributed. Press to toggle through the air distribution modes
listed below. The selected mode will illuminate in the display. To return
to full automatic control, press AUTO.
:Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, demister
vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents. The system will automatically
provide outside air to reduce window fogging.
:Distributes air through the floor vents and rear seat floor vents.
The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window
fogging.Note:You may notice a small amount of air flowing from the
demister and defroster vents.
:Distributes air through the instrument panel vents, center console
vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents.
:Distributes air through the instrument panel vents and center
console vents.
8.
Driver heated seat:Press to control the driver heated seat. Refer
toHeated and cooled seatsin theSeating and Safety Restraints
chapter for more information.
9.
Driver cooled seat:Press to control the driver cooled seat.
Refer toHeated and cooled seatsin theSeating and Safety Restraints
chapter for more information.
10.
Fan Speed:Press to manually increase or decrease the fan
speed. To return to automatic fan operation, press AUTO.
11.
Recirculated air:Press to activate/deactivate air
recirculation in the vehicle. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of
time need to cool down the interior of the vehicle and may also help
reduce undesired odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle.
Recirculation can be engaged manually in any airflow selection except
defrost. Recirculation may turn off automatically in some airflow modes
to reduce fog potential.
12.EXT:Press to display outside temperature. Press again to display
cabin temperature settings.Note:Exterior readings are more accurate
when the vehicle is moving.
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13.A/C:Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with
recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages
automatically in AUTO,
(defrost) and(floor/defrost).
14.OFF:Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate.
15.Driver side temperature control:Press to increase/decrease the
temperature on the driver side of the vehicle in dual zone or the
temperature of both the driver and passenger sides in single zone.
16.AUTO:To engage automatic temperature control, press AUTO and
select the desired temperature using the temperature control. The
system will automatically determine fan speed, airflow distribution, A/C
on or off, and outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to
reach the desired temperature.
Operating tips
•To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather,
select
(defrost) or(floor/defrost).
•To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle, do not drive with the
system OFF or with
(recirculated air) engaged and A/C off.
•Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the
airflow to the back seats.
•Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of
the windshield.
•To improve the A/C cool down, drive with the windows slightly open
for 2-3 minutes after start up or until the vehicle has been “aired out.”
For maximum cooling performance in MAX A/C mode:
•Automatic operation:
1. Press AUTO for full automatic operation.
2. Do not override A/C or
(recirculated air).
3. Set the temperature to 60°F (16°C).
•Manual operation:
1. Select
or.
2. Select A/C and
(recirculated air). Use(recirculated air)
with A/C to provide colder airflow.
3. Set the temperature to 60°F (16°C).
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