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To change the Menu Control between Standard or Memory On, refer to
Vehicle and Menu Controlfound in the table under theSettingssection
later in this chapter.
Display Mode
Press the right arrow on the left steering wheel mounted button when
display mode is selected. The boxes in the upper right corner of the
screen indicate that there are multiple screens that you can navigate
through. Each press of the right arrow will navigate to the next screen
until the last screen is reached. The white highlighted box indicates
which of the screens you are currently viewing:
Note:Regardless of display mode chosen, when SST is activated, the
cluster will change to the tachometer if not already selected, and the M
will light up in the shift select indicator and also in the message center.
Refer toAutomatic transmission operationin theDrivingchapter.
Distance to empty (DTE) + Fuel
gauge + Bar tachometer
•Distance to empty (DTE): Shows approximate fuel level before the
fuel tank reaches empty. The value is dynamic and can change (raise
or lower) depending on driving style.
•Fuel gauge: Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel
tank. The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion
or on a grade. When the fuel level becomes low (50 miles [80 km] to
empty), the level indicator will change to amber. When the fuel level
becomes critically low (0 miles [0 km] to empty), the level indicator
will change to red.
Note:When a MyKeyis in use, low fuel warnings will display earlier
.
•Bar tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the
scale may damage the engine.
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SelectShift Automatic™ transmission (SST)
This feature allows you to manually shift gears. If your vehicle is
equipped with this feature it will be denoted by an M instead of an L
located in the shift selector indicator.
Regardless of display mode chosen, when SST is activated, the cluster
will change to the tachometer if not already selected, and the M will light
up in the shift select indicator and also in the message center. Refer to
Automatic transmission operationin theDrivingchapter.
The selected gear will be displayed
at the bottom of the vertical bar
tachometer (if selected).
The selected gear will be displayed
within the full analog tachometer (if
selected).
Trip1&2
Press the right arrow on the left steering wheel mounted button when
trip1&2isselected.Theboxes in the upper right corner of the screen
indicate that there are multiple screens that you can navigate through.
Each press of the right arrow will navigate to the next screen until the
last screen is reached. The white highlighted box indicates which of the
screens you are currently viewing:
Choose the standard or enhanced display. See theSettingschart
following to reach the trip display settings.
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Standard trip display
•Trip distance — shows the
accumulated trip distance
•Elapsed trip time — timer stops
when the vehicle is turned off
and restarts when the vehicle is
restarted.
Enhanced trip display
•Trip distance — shows the
accumulated trip distance
•Average fuel economy — shows
the average fuel economy for a
given trip.
•Estimated amount of fuel
consumed — shows the amount
of fuel used for a given trip.
•Elapsed trip time — timer stops
when the vehicle is turned off and restarts when the vehicle is
restarted.
Press OK to pause the Trip 1 or 2 screen. Press again to un-pause.
Press and hold OK to reset the currently displayed trip information.
Fuel Economy
Press the right arrow on the left steering wheel mounted button when
fuel economy is selected. The boxes in the upper right corner of the
screen indicate that there are multiple screens that you can navigate
through. Each press of the right arrow will navigate to the next screen
until the last screen is reached. The white highlighted box indicates
which of the screens you are currently viewing:
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4WD Messages Action / Description
4WD OFFDisplayed when the AWD system has been
automatically disabled to protect itself. This is
caused by operating the vehicle with the
compact spare tire installed or if the system is
overheating. The AWD system will resume
normal function and clear this message after
driving a short distance with the road tire
re-installed or after the system is allowed to
cool.
CHECK 4WDDisplayed in conjunction with the Throttle
Control/Transmission/AWD
light when
the AWD system is not operating properly. If
the warning stays on or continues to come on,
contact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
Battery and
Charging System
MessagesAction / Description
CHECK CHARGING
SYSTEMDisplayed when the charging system needs
servicing. If the warning stays on or continues
to come on, contact your authorized dealer as
soon as possible.
TURN POWER OFF
TO SAVE BATTERYDisplayed when the battery management
system determines that:
•the battery is at a low state of charge or,
•the ignition has been in accessory position
or on position with the engine off for
approximately 45 minutes.
Turn the ignition off as soon as possible to
protect the battery. This message will clear
once the vehicle has been started and the
battery state of charge has recovered. Turning
off unnecessary electrical loads will allow
faster battery state-of-charge recovery.
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•Set Category:Select to choose a specific music category in FM
mode. You can then search for stations only playing this kind of music.
Note:RBDS/RDS text must be turn on before “Set Category” will
appear.
•RBDS/RDS Text:Select to turn Radio Broadcast Digital Signal text
on to view additional broadcast data.Note:This feature defaults to
off, but it must be turned on in order for you to choose and set a
category. When this feature is activated, all of your text will scroll on
one line. To see all of your text, press the Info soft key.
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.
SIRIUSsatellite radio (if equipped)
Press SIRIUS to access the satellite radio screen. From this screen you
can:
•Press SIRIUS repeatedly to cycle
between SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3
presets.
•Select the ‘Direct’ soft key to
enter the channel you desire via
the on 0–9 keypad. Enter in the
number of the desired satellite
radio channel and press Enter for
quick access.
•Select the ‘Info’ soft key to view
additional information about the current channel.
•Press
/to seek to the previous/next channel within the
selected category.
•To save a channel as a preset, acquire the desired channel and then
press and hold the desired memory preset (0–9). A pop-up screen will
confirm when it is saved.
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•CD compression:Brings soft and loud CD passages together for a
more consistent listening level.
Audio settings
Press MENU > Audio Settings to access:
•Spd. Comp. Vol:Scroll to select Speed Compensated Volume and
press OK to enter the menu. This feature automatically adjusts the
system’s volume to compensate for speed and wind noise. You can set
the system between off and +7. Press OK to confirm and close.
•Sound:Press OK to enter and scroll using the center control to select
from Treble, Bass, Middle, Balance, Fade. Use the center controls to
make adjustments and press OK to confirm and close.
CD tips
•Handle discs by their edges only.(Never touch the playing surface).
•Inspect discs before playing.
•Clean only with an approved CD cleaner.
•Wipe discs from the center out.
•Do notexpose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended
periods of time.
•Do notclean using a circular motion.
Note:CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in
(12 cm) audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility,
certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not function
correctly when used in Ford CD players. Do not use any irregular shaped
CDs or discs with a scratch protection film attached.CDs with
homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted into
the CD player as the label may peel and cause the CD to become
jammed.It is recommended that homemade CDs be identified with
permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels. Ballpoint pens
may damage CDs. Please contact your authorized dealer for further
information.
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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 time to reach comfort in hot weather, 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 in MAX A/C mode:
1. Select MAX A/C.
2. Move temperature control selector to the coolest setting.
3. Set the fan to the highest speed initially. As the interior starts to cool
down, adjust the fan speed to maintain comfort.
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 toward 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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AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEMS
Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) Sony system
(if equipped)
Note:Your climate control system is touch sensitive. You need only
lightly touch the control graphic to activate the feature.
Note:Your vehicle is also equipped with touchscreen climate control
features. To access, press the lower right corner (
)ofthe
touchscreen. Refer to yourMyFord Touch™ / MyLincoln Touch™
supplementfor more information.
Temperature conversion:To access the temperature setting, press
Menu on the touchscreen. Then press Settings > System > Temperature.
Select to view the temperature in either Fahrenheit and Celsius.
1.A/C control:Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with
recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages
automatically in AUTO,
(defrost) and(floor/defrost).
2.MAX A/C:Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel
vents to cool the vehicle. This re-cooling of the interior air is more
economical and efficient. Recirculated air may also help reduce
undesirable odors from entering the vehicle. Press the MAX A/C button
again for normal A/C operation.
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