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Introduction 4
Instrument Cluster 14
Warning lights and chimes 14
Gauges 19
Entertainment Systems 22
AM/FM stereo 22
AM/FM stereo with CD 23
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) 25
Bluetooth system 27
Climate Controls 38
Manual heating and air conditioning 38
Rear window defroster 41
Lights 43
Headlamps 43
Turn signal control 46
Bulb replacement 47
Driver Controls 56
Windshield wiper/washer control 56
Steering wheel adjustment 57
Power windows 59
Mirrors 59
Speed control 61
Locks and Security 68
Keys 68
Anti-theft system 74
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Seating and Safety Restraints 77
Seating 77
Safety restraints 87
Airbags 100
Child restraints 111
Tires, Wheels and Loading 131
Tire information 133
Tire inflation 135
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 148
Vehicle loading 156
Trailer towing 162
Recreational towing 162
Driving 163
Starting 163
Brakes 168
AdvanceTrac170
Transmission operation 177
Reverse sensing system 179
Rear-view camera system 181
Roadside Emergencies 185
Getting roadside assistance 185
Hazard flasher control 186
Fuel pump shut-off switch 186
Fuses and relays 187
Changing tires 195
Wheel lug nut torque 202
Jump starting 203
Wrecker towing 207
Customer Assistance 209
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 215
Reporting safety defects (Canada only) 216
Cleaning 217
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PERCHLORATE MATERIAL
Certain components of this vehicle such as airbag modules, seat belt
pretensioners, and button cell batteries may contain Perchlorate Material
– Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE
Your vehicle does not need an extensive break-in. Try not to drive
continuously at the same speed for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of
new vehicle operation. Vary your speed frequently in order to give the
moving parts a chance to break in.
Drive your new vehicle at least 1,000 miles (1,600 km) before towing a
trailer. For more detailed information about towing a trailer, refer to
Trailer towingin theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter.
Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in oils since
these additives may prevent piston ring seating. SeeEngine oilin the
Maintenance and Specificationschapter for more information on oil
usage.
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 your Owner’s Guide.
Special instructions
For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic
controls.
WARNING:Please read the sectionAirbag Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS)in theSeating and Safety Restraints
chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could
result in personal injury.
WARNING:Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats
shouldNEVERbe placed in front of an active passenger airbag.
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Event Data Recording
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The
main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle; this data will assist in understanding how a
vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data
related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period
of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is
designed to record such data as:
•How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
•Whether or not the driver and passenger seatbelts were
buckled/fastened;
•How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator
and/or the brake pedal; and
•How fast the vehicle was travelling; and
•Where the driver was positioning the steering wheel.
This data can help provide a better understanding of the
circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur.
Note: EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial
crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by the EDR under
normal driving conditions and no personal data or information
(e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) is recorded (see
limitations regarding 911 Assist and Traffic, directions and
Information privacy below). However, parties, such as law
enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of
personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash
investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required,
and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the
vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement,
that have such special equipment, can read the information if
they have access to the vehicle or the EDR. Ford Motor Company
and Ford of Canada do not access event data recorder
information without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to court
order or where required by law enforcement, other government
authorities or other third parties acting with lawful authority.
Other parties may seek to access the information independently
of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada.
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Low tire pressure warning:
Illuminates when your tire pressure
is low. If the light remains on at
start up or while driving, the tire
pressure should be checked. Refer
toInflating your tiresin theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter. When
the ignition is first turned to on, the light will illuminate for three
seconds to ensure the bulb is working. If the light does not turn on or
begins to flash, have the system inspected by your authorized dealer. For
more information on this system, refer toTire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS)in theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter.
AdvanceTrac:Illuminates when
the AdvanceTracis active. If the
light remains on, contact your
authorized dealer as soon as
possible. Refer to theDriving
chapter for more information.
Throttle control/transmission:
Illuminates when a powertrain fault
has been detected. Contact your
authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
Low fuel:Illuminates when the fuel
level in the fuel tank is at or near
empty (refer toFuel gaugein this
chapter).
Door ajar:Illuminates when the
ignition is in the on position and any
door is not completely closed.
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.
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TILT AND TELESCOPE STEERING COLUMN
Release the locking lever to adjust
the height of the steering wheel and
its distance from the driver.
Return the lever to its original
position to secure the wheel.
WARNING:Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is
moving.
CENTER CONSOLE
Your vehicle has a variety of console features. These include:
•Cupholders
•Storage area
•Power window switches (if equipped)
WARNING:Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects
can injure you in a collision.
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Do not remove ice from the mirrors with a scraper or attempt to
readjust the mirror glass if it is frozen in place. These actions
could cause damage to the glass and mirrors.
Fold-away mirrors
Pull/push the mirrors in to fold/unfold them.
Blind spot mirrors
Your vehicle is equipped with blind spot mirrors. Refer toBlind spot
mirrorsin theDrivingchapter.
SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
With speed control set, you can maintain a set speed without keeping
your foot on the accelerator pedal.
WARNING:Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on
roads that are winding, slippery or unpaved.
Using speed control
The speed controls are located on the steering wheel. The following
buttons work with speed control:
ON:Press to turn speed control
on.
OFF:Press to turn speed control
off.
RES (Resume):Press to resume a
set speed.
SET+:Press to increase the set
speed.
–:Press to decrease the set speed.
Setting speed control
1. Press and release ON.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed.
3. Press and release SET +.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
5. The indicator
light on the instrument cluster will turn on.
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)
The following functions can be operated with the steering wheel
controls:
Volume
•Press the top button on the back
of the remote control to increase
the volume.
•Press the bottom button on the
back of the remote control to
decrease the volume.
Seek
Move the SEEK switch up or down:
•In radio mode, this will locate the
next radio station up or down the
frequency band.
•In CD mode, it will select the
next or previous track.
Mode
Briefly press the button on the side:
•In radio mode, this will locate the
next preset radio station; or press
and hold to change the band
(AM, FM).
•In CD mode, this will select the
next CD when equipped with a
CD changer.
•In all modes to abort a traffic
message during broadcasting
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