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Introduction 5
Instrument Cluster 14
Warning lights and chimes 14
Gauges 21
Message center 22
Entertainment Systems 59
AM/FM stereo 59
AM/FM stereo with CD 61
Auxiliary input jack 68
USB port 70
Satellite radio information 73
Navigation system 76
SYNC76
Climate Controls 77
Manual heating and air conditioning 77
Dual electronic automatic temperature control 80
Rear window defroster 84
Lights 86
Headlamps 86
Turn signal control 90
Bulb replacement 91
Driver Controls 97
Windshield wiper/washer control 97
Steering wheel adjustment 98
Power windows 102
Mirrors 103
Speed control 109
Upfitter controls 112
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USB port (if equipped)
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 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, encourage the use of voice-operated systems when
possible and that you become aware of applicable state and local laws
that may affect the use of electronic devices while driving.
Your vehicle may be equipped with a
USB port located on the instrument
panel. This feature allows you to
plug in media playing devices,
memory sticks, and also to charge
devices if they support this feature.
For further information on this
feature, refer toAccessing and
using your USB portin theSYNC
supplement orNavigation System
supplement.
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION
Radio frequencies:
AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC). Those frequencies are:
AM: 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz
FM: 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz
Radio reception factors:
There are three factors that can affect radio reception:
•Distance/strength: The further you travel from an FM station, the
weaker the signal and the weaker the reception.
•Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences,
traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception.
•Station overload: When you pass a broadcast tower, a stronger signal
may overtake a weaker one and play while the weak station frequency
is displayed.
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SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ................................147–148
Servicing your vehicle ..............366
Setting the clock ...................60, 62
Snowplowing .................7, 311–312
SOS Post Crash Alert ...............187
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................406, 411
Special notice ................................8
ambulance conversions ..............8
diesel-powered vehicles .............7
four-wheel drive vehicles .......313
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Speed control ............................109
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......265
Starting your vehicle ........262–265
jump starting ..........................343
Steering wheel
controls ....................................111
tilting .........................................98
SYNC..........................................76
T
Tailgate ......................................121
Tilt steering wheel ......................98
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....234
Tires ...........................216–218, 326
alignment ................................226
care ..........................................222
changing ..................326, 329, 332
checking the pressure ............221
inflating ...................................219
label .........................................233
replacing ..................................224rotating ....................................227
safety practices .......................225
sidewall information ...............228
snow tires and chains ............241
spare tire .................................327
terminology .............................218
tire grades ...............................217
treadwear ........................217, 223
Towing .......................................249
recreational towing .................261
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ..............254
trailer towing ..........................249
wrecker ....................................347
Traction control ........................270
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ................254
Trailer sway control ..................277
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................400
Transmission .............................284
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....282
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................396
fluid, refill capacities ..............407
Turn signal ..................................90
U
Universal garage door opener ..114
Upfitter controls .......................112
USB port ......................................70
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................413
Vehicle loading ..........................242
Ventilating your vehicle ...........266
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