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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.
Touchscreen features
If your vehicle is equipped with a touchscreen system, you can access
climate features via the touchscreen and voice commands. Refer to the
Climate Controlchapter in yourMyFord Touch™ supplementfor more
information.
AUXILIARY SYSTEM
1.Fan control:Turn to adjust the
fan speed.
2.
(Panel):Press to select air
flow direction to the panel.
3.
(Floor):Press to direct air
flow to the floor vents.
4.
(Panel and floor):Press to
direct air flow to the panel and floor
vents.
5.REAR LOCK:This will illuminate when the rear controls have been
locked out by the front controls. At this time, the front controls will
control the settings for the rear controls.
6.Temperature control:Turn to increase/decrease the temperature.
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
The rear defroster control is located on the instrument panel or in the
touchscreen display (if equipped).
Press the rear defroster control
Rto clear the rear window of thin ice
and fog.
The ignition must be in the on position to operate the rear window
defroster.
The defroster turns off automatically after 10 minutes or when the
ignition is turned to off or the accessory position. To manually turn off
the defroster before 10 minutes have passed, push the control again.
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•(1) 8 feet (2.4 m)
•(2) Center height of lamp to
ground
•(3) 25 feet (7.6 m)
•(4) Horizontal reference line
2. The center of the headlamp has a
3.0 mm circle on the lens. Measure
the height from the center of your
headlamp to the ground (2) and
mark an 8 foot (2.4 m) long
horizontal line on the plain surface (1) at this height (masking tape
works well).
3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and
open the hood. To see a clearer light pattern for adjusting, block the
light from one headlamp while adjusting the other.
For vehicles with halogen headlamps:
On the wall or screen you will
observe a flat zone of high intensity
light located at the top of the right
hand portion of the beam pattern. If
the top edge of the high intensity
light zone is not at the horizontal
reference line, the headlamp will
need to be adjusted.
For vehicles with HID headlamps:
There is a distinct cut-off (change
from light to dark) in the left
portion of the beam pattern. The
top edge of this cut-off should be
positioned two inches (50.8 mm)
below the horizontal reference line.
4. Open the hood.
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5. Locate the vertical adjuster for
each headlamp. Using a Phillips #2
screwdriver, turn the adjuster
control either clockwise (to adjust
down) or counterclockwise (to
adjust up).
Note:HORIZONTAL AIMING IS
NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS
VEHICLE AND IS
NON-ADJUSTABLE.
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
The turn signal lever does not mechanically lock in the upward or
downward position when activated. The turn signal control activation and
cancellation is electronic.
•To operate the left turn signal,
push the lever down until it stops
and release.
•To operate the right turn signal,
push the lever up until it stops
and release.
•To manually cancel turn signal operation, push the lever again in
either direction.
Lane change
To indicate a left or right lane change:
•Push the lever up/down to the first stop position and release. The turn
signals will flash three times and stop.
•Push the lever up/down to the first stop position and hold. The turn
signals will flash for as long as the lever is held in this position.
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Replacing interior bulbs
Check the operation of the bulbs frequently. To replace any of the
interior bulbs, see a dealer or qualified technician.
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.
Replacing headlamp bulbs
1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the off position.
2. Open the hood.
3. Remove the bulb cover.
4. Turn the bulb base
counterclockwise and remove it.
5. Disconnect the electrical connector.
WARNING:Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep
out of children’s reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base
and do not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the
bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated.
Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s).
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Replacing HID headlamp bulbs (if equipped)
The headlamps on your vehicle use a “high intensity discharge” source.
These lamps operate at a high voltage. When the bulb is burned out, the
bulb and starter capsule assembly must be replaced by your authorized
dealer.
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs
1. Make sure that the headlamp
control is in the off position.
2. Open the hood.
3. Remove the hood overslam
bumper tower to service park/turn
bulb (if needed).
4. Rotate the bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove it
from the lamp assembly.
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4. Rotate the bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove it
from the lamp assembly.
5. Pull the bulb straight out of the
socket.
Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s).
Replacing turn/backup lamp bulbs
The turn/backup lamp bulbs are located in the same area of the tail lamp
assembly, one below the other. Follow the same steps to replace these
bulbs:
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the off position, then open the
liftgate to expose the lamp assembly
bolts.
2. Remove the two bolts covers
using a standard flat tip screwdriver.
3. Remove the two bolts from the
lamp assembly.
4. Carefully remove the lamp
assembly away from the vehicle by
pulling the assembly straight out to expose the bulb socket.
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Replacing fog lamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
off.
2. Remove the bulb socket from the
fog lamp by turning it
counterclockwise.
3. Disconnect the electrical
connector.
Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s).
Replacing license plate lamp bulb
1. Carefully release the spring clip
(1).
2. Remove the lamp (2).
3. Remove the bulb (3).
Reverse steps to reinstall bulb.
Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulb
Your vehicle is equipped with an LED center high-mount stop lamp
located in the spoiler. It is designed to last the life of the vehicle. If
replacement is required, see your authorized dealer.
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For rear wash cycle, rotate (and hold as desired) the rear wiper/washer
control to either
position.
From either position, the control will automatically return to the 2 or O
(off) position.
Reverse wiper feature:The rear wiper will be automatically activated
in an intermittent setting when shifting into R (Reverse) if the front
wipers are activated. This feature may be enabled/disabled through the
message center. Refer toMessage centerin theInstrument Cluster
chapter.
TILT/TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL
To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Pull the lever down to unlock the
steering column.
2. While the lever is in the down
position, move the steering wheel
up or down and in or out until you
find the desired position.
3. While holding the steering wheel
in place, pull the lever up to its
original position to lock the steering
column.
WARNING:Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is
moving.
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