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Locks and Security 130
Keys 130
Locks 131
Anti-theft system 142
Seating and Safety Restraints 145
Seating 145
Safety restraints 151
Airbags 165
Child restraints 180
Tires, Wheels and Loading 199
Tire information 199
Tire inflation 201
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 214
Vehicle loading 219
Trailer towing 225
Recreational towing 225
Driving 227
Starting 227
Brakes 234
AdvanceTrac236
Transmission operation 242
Roadside Emergencies 250
Getting roadside assistance 250
Hazard flasher control 251
Fuel pump shut-off 251
Fuses and relays 252
Changing tires 260
Wheel lug nut torque 265
Jump starting 266
Wrecker towing 270
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These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Safety Alert
See Owner’s Guide
Fasten Safety BeltAirbag - Front
Airbag - SideChild Seat Lower
Anchor
Child Seat Tether
AnchorBrake System
Anti-Lock Brake SystemParking Brake System
Brake Fluid -
Non-Petroleum BasedParking Aid System
Stability Control SystemSpeed Control
Master Lighting SwitchHazard Warning Flasher
Fog Lamps-FrontFuse Compartment
Fuel Pump ResetWindshield Wash/Wipe
Windshield
Defrost/DemistRear Window
Defrost/Demist
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Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Power Windows
Front/Rear
Power Window Lockout
Child Safety Door
Lock/UnlockInterior Luggage
Compartment Release
Panic AlarmEngine Oil
Engine CoolantEngine Coolant
Temperature
Do Not Open When HotBattery
Avoid Smoking, Flames,
or SparksBattery Acid
Explosive GasFan Warning
Power Steering FluidMaintain Correct Fluid
LevelMAX
MIN
Service Engine SoonEngine Air Filter
Passenger Compartment
Air FilterJack
Check Fuel CapLow Tire Pressure
Warning
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Anti-lock brake system:If the
ABS light stays illuminated or
continues to flash, a malfunction has
been detected, have the system
serviced immediately by your
authorized dealer. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake
warning light also is illuminated.
Airbag readiness:If this light fails
to illuminate when the ignition is
turned to on, continues to flash or
remains on, have the system
serviced immediately by your
authorized dealer. A chime will sound if there is a malfunction in the
indicator light.
Safety belt:Reminds you to fasten
your safety belt. A Belt-Minder
chime will also sound to remind you
to fasten your safety belt. Refer to
theSeating and Safety Restraints
chapter to activate/deactivate the Belt-Minderchime feature.
Charging system: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.
Engine oil pressure:Displays
when the oil pressure falls below the
normal range. Refer toEngine oil
in theMaintenance and
Specificationschapter.
Oil change reminder:Displays
when the engine oil life has expired.
Refer toOil life monitoring system
resetlater in this chapter.
Door ajar:Displays when the
ignition is in the on position and any
door is open.
ABS
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AdvanceTrac/Traction control
(if equipped):Displays when the
AdvanceTrac/Traction control is
active. If the light remains on, have
the system serviced immediately,
refer to theDrivingchapter for more information.
Speed control (if equipped):
Illuminates when the speed control
system is in use.
Anti-theft system:Flashes when
the SecuriLockPassive Anti-theft
System has been activated.
Turn signal:Illuminates when the
left or right turn signal or the
hazard lights are turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.
High beams:Illuminates when the
high beam headlamps are turned on.
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.
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.
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•Clock:Select Clock then move right to enter the menu. Scroll up or
down to select from to select from: The clock can also be set through
the audio system. SeeAudio systemsin theEntertainment Systems
chapter for more information.
•Set time:Move right to enter the menu and adjust the time.
•Set date:Move right to enter the menu and adjust the date.
•24 hour mode:Move right to enter the menu to choose 24-hour
mode.
•Display:Select Display then move right to enter the menu. Scroll up
or down to select from:
•Measure unit:Move right to enter the menu then move up or
down to select Fahrenheit or Celsius.
•Language:Move right to enter the menu then move up or down to
select the desired language.
•Messages:Select messages then move right to view stored messages.
Compass (if equipped):If your vehicle is equipped with SYNC,the
compass heading is displayed to the left of the clock in the upper portion
of the multifunction display.
Information messages
: The message indicator will illuminate when there is a new message
stored in the multifunction display.
Message Warning Lamp at
Instrument ClusterSystem
ABS MALFUNCTION
SERVICE NOW
ABS
ESP OFF— ABS
ESP MALFUNCTION
NEXT SERVICE— ABS
BRAKE SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION
STOP SAFELY
Brakes
ALARM SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION
NEXT SERVICE—Anti-theft security
system
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Message Warning Lamp at
Instrument ClusterSystem
INTERIOR SCAN
DEACTIVATED—Anti-theft security
system
IMMOBILIZER
MALFUNCTION
SERVICE NOW—Anti-theft security
system
ALARM TRIGGERED
CHECK VEHICLE—Anti-theft security
system
LEFT/RIGHT
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION
CHANGE BULB— Lights
HILL START ASSIST
NOT AVAILABLE
Transmission
STEERING LOCK
ENGAGED TURN
STEERING WHEEL—Passive Entry/Passive
Start
STEERING
MALFUNCTION
SERVICE NOW—Passive Entry/Passive
Start
STEERING
MALFUNCTION
STOP SAFELY—Passive Entry/Passive
Start
POWER STEERING
MALFUNCTION
SERVICE NOW— Power Steering
KEY NOT
DETECTED—Passive entry/passive
start system
TURN IGNITION
OFF USE POWER
BUTTON—Passive entry/passive
start system
KEY OUTSIDE CAR
—Passive entry/passive
start system
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AUDIO SYSTEMS
AM/FM stereo or AM/FM stereo single CD/MP3 (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 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.
One hour mode:Press the ON/OFF control to operate the system with
the ignition turned off; the system will automatically turn off after one
hour.
Setting the clock:Press the H or M buttons on the outside of the
multifunction display to access the clock settings. Once you are in the
clock setting, press the H or M button repeatedly until the desired
number appears. Press OK to confirm and close.
1.CD slot (if equipped):Insert a CD, label side up.
2.OK:Use in various menu selections to select or un-select your choice.
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