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economical and efficient. Recirculated air may also help reduce
undesirable odors from entering the vehicle. Touch MAX A/C again for
normal A/C operation.
4.A/C control:Touch to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with
recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages
automatically in MAX A/C,
(defrost) and(floor/defrost).
5.
(Power):Touch to activate/deactivate the climate control system.
When the system is off, outside air is prevented from entering the
vehicle through the vents.
6.
(Fan speed):Slide your finger over the fan bar to increase or
decrease the fan speed.
7.AUTO:Touch to engage full automatic operation. 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 in order to
reach the desired temperature.
8.
R(Rear defroster):Touch to activate/deactivate the rear
defroster. This button will also activate/deactivate the heated mirrors (if
equipped). Refer toRear window defrosterlater in this chapter for
more information.
9.
(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. Touch this button again to return to the previous
air flow selection. To return to full automatic control, touch AUTO.
10.Driver temperature control:Touch to increase (+) or decrease (-)
the temperature on the driver side of the vehicle. If the passenger
temperature controls are not activated (dual zone), the driver’s settings
will determine the temperature setting for the entire vehicle cabin.
MyTemp:Touch and hold to save the desired temperature for MyTemp.
To access this setting again, simply touch the indicator.
The MyTemp feature can be used to store and recall a preset driver’s
temperature. This feature is provided so this temperature can be quickly
adjusted to a frequently used setting with a single button touch.
To save a new preset temperature for the active user, manually adjust
the driver’s temperature to the desired value then touch and hold the
MyTemp button for at least two seconds. Any subsequent touch of the
MyTemp button will automatically change to this set temperature for this
user.
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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.”
•A small amount of air may be felt from the floor vent regardless of the
air distribution setting that is selected.
For maximum cooling performance (MAX A/C):
1. Press MAX A/C. The system will default to single-zone operation and
set the temperature to 60°F (16°C).
2. A/C,
andwill be selected.
3. Fan speed will be increased to the highest speed, but can be adjusted
as desired.
To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:
1. Select
(panel/floor).
2. Select A/C.
3. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort.
4. Set the fan speed to the highest setting.
5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows.
To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents
located in the middle of the instrument panel.
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Touchscreen features
Press the lower right corner on the touchscreen to access these features.
1.
(Power):Press to activate/deactivate the climate control system.
When the system is off, outside air is prevented from entering the
vehicle through the vents.
2.Passenger settings:
•Press DUAL to turn on passenger side temperature control.
•Press the red arrow to increase the temperature and press the blue
arrow to decrease the temperature.
•Press
to control the heated seat. Refer toHeated and cooled
seatsin theSeat and Safety Restraintschapter.
•Press
to control the cooled seat. Refer toHeated and cooled
seatsin theSeat and Safety Restraintschapter.
3.
(Fan speed):Press to + to increase or – to decrease fan speed.
4.
(Recirculated air):Press to activate/deactivate 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. Recirculated air engages
automatically when MAX A/C is selected on can be engaged manually in
any airflow mode except
(defrost). Recirculated air may turn off in
all airflow modes except MAX A/C to reduce fog potential.
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5.MAX A/C:Press to distribute recirculated air through the instrument
panel vents to cool the vehicle. This is more economical and efficient
than normal A/C mode. Recirculated air may also help reduce
undesirable odors from entering the vehicle. Press again for normal A/C
operation.
6.A/C:Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with
recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages
automatically in MAX A/C,
(defrost) and(floor/defrost).
7.AUTO:Press to engage full automatic operation. 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 in order to
reach the desired temperature.
8.
R(Rear defroster):Press to activate/deactivate the rear window
defroster. This button will also activate/deactivate the heated mirror (if
equipped). Refer toRear window defrosterlater in this chapter for
more information.
9.
(Defrost):Press to distribute 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. Press this button again to return to the previous
air flow selection. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO.
10.Manual controls:Select any of the following to determine where
airflow is directed:
•
: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. To return
to full automatic control, press AUTO.
•
:Distributes air through the instrument panel vents. To return to
full automatic control, press AUTO.
•
:Distributes air through the instrument panel vents, demister
vents, floor vents, rear seat floor vents. To return to full automatic
control, press AUTO.
•
:Distributes air through the demister vents, floor vents and rear
seat floor vents. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO.
11.Driver settings:
•Press the red arrow to increase the temperature and press the blue
arrow to decrease the temperature.
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•Pressto control the heated seat. Refer toHeated and cooled
seatsin theSeat and Safety Restraintschapter.
•Press
to control the cooled seat. Refer toHeated and cooled
seatsin theSeat and Safety Restraintschapter.
•Press and hold MyTemp to select a temperature you would like the
vehicle to remember and maintain for you.
•Press
(heated steering wheel) to activate your heated steering
wheel (if equipped).Note:The wood on your heated steering wheel
(if equipped) is not heated between the 10 and 2 positions.
Climate control voice commands
The following voice commands are available at the main menu level of a
voice session. For example, press
and after the prompt, “Please say a
command”, you may say any of the following commands:
•Climate On•Climate Off
•Climate Automatic•Climate My Temperature
•Climate Temperature <15.5–29.5>
degrees•Climate Temperature <60–85>
degrees
There are additional climate control commands but in order to access
them, you have to say “Climate” first, then when the system is ready to
listen, you may say any of the following commands:
•Automatic•Dual Off
•Off•On
•A/C Off•A/C On
•Max A/C On•Max A/C Off
•Defrost On•Defrost Off
•Rear Defrost On•Rear Defrost Off
•Recirc On•Recirc Off
•Panel On•Panel Floor On
•Floor On•Windshield Floor On
•Temperature High•Temperature Low
•Fan Increase•Fan Decrease
•Temperature•Temperature Increase
•Temperature Decrease•
Temperature <15.5–29.5> degrees
•Temperature <60–85> degrees•My Temp
•Help
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*Note:If you have said “Temperature”, you can then say any of the
following commands:
•High•Low
•<15.5–29.5> degrees•<60–85> degrees
For more information on your touchscreen system, refer to theMyFord
Touch™ / MyLincoln Touch™ supplement.
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
R
The rear defroster control is located on the climate control panel and
works to clear the rear window of fog and thin ice.
The engine must be running to operate the rear window defroster.
Press
Rto turn the rear window defroster on. An indicator light on the
button will illuminate when active. The rear window defroster turns off
automatically after a predetermined amount of time, if a low battery
condition is detected or when the ignition is turned to the off or
accessory position. To manually turn off the rear window defroster at any
time, press the control again.
If your vehicle is equipped with both rear defroster and heated mirrors,
the same button will activate both. Refer toHeated outside mirrorsin
theDriver Controlschapter.
Do not use razor blades or other sharp objects to clean the inside
of the rear window or to remove decals from the inside of the
rear window. This may cause damage to the heated grid lines and
will not be covered by your warranty.
REMOTE START CLIMATE OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)
The climate control system will condition the cabin temperature during
remote start. Engine idle may increase to help with adjusting the cabin
temperature.
Note:No climate control adjustments will be recognized during remote
start operation. Once the ignition is cycled to the on position, the climate
control system will return to the previous settings (last ignition-on cycle)
and adjustments can be made normally. If the previous setting was off,
the climate control system will turn off.
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BULB REPLACEMENT
Lamp assembly condensation
Exterior lamps are vented to accommodate normal changes in pressure.
Condensation can be a natural by-product of this design. When moist air
enters the lamp assembly through the vents, there is a possibility that
condensation can occur when the temperature is cold. When normal
condensation occurs, a thin film of mist can form on the interior of the
lens. The thin mist eventually clears and exits through the vents during
normal operation. Clearing time may take as long as 48 hours under dry
weather conditions.
Examples of acceptable condensation are:
•Presence of thin mist (no streaks, drip marks or droplets)
•Fine mist covers less than 50% of the lens
Examples of unacceptable moisture (usually caused by a lamp water
leak) are:
•Water puddle inside the lamp
•Large water droplets, drip marks or streaks present on the interior of
the lens
Take your vehicle to a dealer for service if any of the above conditions of
unacceptable moisture are present.
Using the right bulbs
Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs
must be marked with an authorized “D.O.T.” for North America and an
“E” for Europe to ensure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern
and safe visibility. The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly
or void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn
time.
FunctionNumber of
BulbsTrade
Number
Headlamp low/high beam (halogen) 2 HIR2
* Headlamp low/high beam (HID) 2 D3S
* Front sidemarker lamp N/A LED
Front park/turn signal lamp 23457NAK
(amber)
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•There may be issues with the detection of vehicles in front when
driving into and coming out of a bend or curve in the road.
In these cases ACC may brake late or unexpectedly. The driver should
stay alert and intervene when necessary.
ACC Not Available
Several conditions exist which can cause ACC to deactivate or prevent
ACC from activating when requested. These conditions include:
•The sensor is blocked, refer toBlocked sensorin this section.
•Brake temperature is high, refer toHilly condition usagein this
section.
•A failure has occurred in the ACC system or related system.
Blocked sensor
If a message regarding a blocked
sensor is displayed, the radar signals
from the sensor have been
obstructed. The sensor is located
behind a fascia cover near the driver
side of the lower grille. When the
radar signals are obstructed, a
vehicle ahead cannot be detected
and the ACC will not function. The
following table lists possible causes
and actions for this message being
displayed.
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