
Message Warning Lamp at
Instrument ClusterSystem
VEHICLE NOT IN
PARK SELECT P— Starting/Transmission
VEHICLE NOT IN
PARK SELECT P— Starting/Transmission
DOOR OPEN APPLY
BRAKE— Doors
X DOOR OPEN
Doors
TRUNK OPEN
Doors
HOOD OPEN
Hood
AIRBAG
MALFUNCTION
SERVICE NOW
Airbag
ENGINE OIL
CHANGE DUE NEXT
SERVICE
Engine Oil (SeeOil
life monitoring
system resetlater in
this section)
ENGINE OIL
PRESSURE LOW
STOP SAFELY
Engine Oil
BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL LOW
SERVICE NOWBRAKE or
Brakes
Oil life monitoring system reset
To reset the oil service light and clear the oil change message after
servicing use the following procedure:
1. Begin with the ignition off.
2. Turn the key to the accessory position for keyed vehicles and for push
button start vehicles press the Start/Stop button once quickly. DO NOT
attempt to start the engine.
3. Press the accelerator and brake pedals fully for 20 seconds.
4.ENGINE OIL CHANGE DUE NEXT SERVICEand
will display.
5. Turn the vehicle off. The message and lights will be cleared.
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Vehicle health report (if equipped, U.S. only)
WARNING:Always follow scheduled maintenance instructions,
regularly inspect your vehicle, and seek repair for any damage or
problem you suspect. Vehicle Health Reports supplements, but cannot
replace normal maintenance and vehicle inspection. Vehicle Health
Report only monitors certain systems that are electronically monitored
by the vehicle and will not monitor or report the status of any other
system, (i.e., brake lining wear). Failure to perform scheduled
maintenance and regularly inspect your vehicle may result in vehicle
damage and serious injury.
Note: Your Vehicle Health Report feature requires activation
prior to use. Visit www.SyncMyRide.com to register.There is no fee
or subscription associated with Vehicle Health Report, but youmust
register to use this feature.
SYNCallows you to check your vehicle’s overall ‘health’ in the form of
diagnostic report card. The vehicle health report contains valuable
information such as:
•Vehicle Diagnostic Information
•Scheduled maintenance
•Open Recalls and Field Service Actions
•Unserviced items from vehicle inspections by your authorized dealer
VEHICLE HEALTH REPORT PRIVACY NOTICE: When you run a
Vehicle Health Report, Ford Motor Company may collect your cell
phone number (to process your report request) and diagnostic
information about your vehicle. Certain versions or updates to
Vehicle Health Report may also collect additional vehicle
information. Ford may use the vehicle information it collects for
any purpose. If you do not want to disclose your cell phone
number or vehicle information, do not run the feature or set up
your Vehicle Health Report profile at www.SyncMyRide.com. Refer
to www.SyncMyRide.com — Vehicle Health Report Terms and
Conditions, and Privacy Statement — for more information.
Entertainment Systems
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Function Number of bulbs Trade number
5-door rear lamp
(stop/reverse)2 3157K
5-door rear lamp (turn) 1 3157A
(amber)
License plate lamp 1 W5W
* 5–door high-mounted
brake lamp1 LED
* 4–door high-mounted
brake lamp5 W5W
Interior lamp 1 W6W
Reading lamp 1 W5W
Luggage compartment
lamp1 W5W
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer.
All replacement bulbs are clear in color, except where noted.
* To replace these lamps, see your authorized dealer.
Replacing interior bulbs
Check the operation of all bulbs frequently.
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.
Replacing bulbs
Note:Before changing bulb, verify the corresponding fuse is not blown.
The low beam headlamps, high beam headlamps, front turn signals and
side marker lamps are located in the lamp assembly and can be replaced
individually by removing the lamp assembly as a unit.
Lights
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3. Remove the bulb (3) from the
holder.
4. Reverse the procedure to install the new bulb.
5. Reinstall the carpet.
Replacing the license plate lamps
1. Carefully release the spring clip
(1).
2. Remove the lamp (2).
3. Remove the bulb (3).
Replacing the high-mounted brake lamp
For replacement, see your authorized dealer.
3
2
1
Lights
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Note:
•Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down a
steep hill.
•If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill, you
may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed.
•If the vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph (16 km/h) below
your set speed on an uphill, your speed control will disengage.
Disengaging speed control
To disengage speed control, tap the brake pedal or clutch pedal (if
equipped) or press CAN.
Disengaging the speed control will not erase the previous set speed.
Note:When you use the clutch pedal to disengage the speed control,
the engine speed may briefly increase, this is normal.
Resuming a set speed
Press and release RES. This will automatically return the vehicle to the
previously set speed.
Increasing speed while using speed control
To increase the set speed:
•
Press and hold SET+ until you get to the desired speed, then release.
You can also use SET+ to operate the tap-up function. Press and release
SET+ to increase the vehicle set speed in 1 mph (1.6 km/h) increments.
•Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired speed then press and
release SET+.
Reducing speed while using speed control
To reduce the set speed:
•Press and hold SET– until you get to the desired speed, then release.
You can also use SET– to operate the tap-down function. Press and
release SET– to decrease the vehicle set speed in 1 mph (1.6 km/h)
increments.
•Press the brake pedal or the clutch pedal (if equipped) until the
desired vehicle speed is reached then press SET+.
Turning off speed control
To turn off the speed control, press OFF or turn off the ignition.
Note:When you turn off the speed control or the ignition, your speed
control set speed memory is erased.
Driver Controls
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Restraint of pregnant women
WARNING:Always ride and drive with your seatback upright
and the safety belt properly fastened. The lap portion of the
safety belt should fit snug and be positioned low across the hips. The
shoulder portion of the safety belt should be positioned across the
chest. Pregnant women should also follow this practice. See figure
below.
Pregnant women should always
wear their safety belt. The lap belt
portion of a combination lap and
shoulder belt should be positioned
low across the hips below the belly
and worn as tight as comfort will
allow. The shoulder belt should be
positioned to cross the middle of
the shoulder and the center of the
chest.
Safety Belt Locking Modes
All safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder
belts. The driver safety belt has the first locking mode and the front
outboard passenger and rear seat safety belts have both types of locking
modes described as follows:
Vehicle sensitive mode
This is the normal retractor mode, which allows free shoulder belt length
adjustment to your movements and locking in response to vehicle
movement. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner
sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 5 mph
(8 km/h) or more, the combination safety belts will lock to help reduce
forward movement of the driver and passengers.
In addition, the retractor is designed to lock if the webbing is pulled out
too quickly. If this occurs, let the belt retract slightly and pull webbing
out again in a slow and controlled manner.
Automatic locking mode
In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. The belt will
still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. The automatic
locking mode is not available on the driver safety belt.
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Reasons given... Consider...
“I have an airbag” Airbags offer greater protection when
used with safety belts. Frontal airbags
are not designed to inflate in rear and
side crashes or rollovers.
“I’d rather be thrown clear” Not a good idea.Peoplewho are
ejected are 40 times more likely
to DIE.Safety belts help prevent
ejection, WE CAN’T “PICK OUR
CRASH”.
WARNING:Do not sit on top of a buckled safety belt or insert a
latchplate into the buckle to avoid the Belt-Minderchime. To
do so may adversely affect the performance of the vehicle’s airbag
system.
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minderfeature (if equipped)
The driver and front passenger Belt-Minderare
deactivated/activated independently. When deactivating/activating
one seating position, do not buckle the other position as this will
terminate the process.
Read Steps1-4thoroughly before proceeding with the
deactivation/activation programming procedure.
Note:The driver and front passenger Belt-Minderfeatures must be
disabled/enabled separately. Both cannot be disable/enabled during the
same key cycle.
The driver and front passenger Belt-Minderfeatures can be
deactivated/activated by performing the following procedure:
Before following the procedure, make sure that:
•The parking brake is set
•The gearshift is in P (Park) (automatic transmission) and in neutral
(manual transmission)
•The ignition is off
•The driver and front passenger safety belts are unbuckled
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SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS
WARNING:Snow tires must be the same size, load index, speed
rating as those originally provided by Ford. Use of any tire or
wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety and
performance of your vehicle, which could result in an increased risk of
loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.
Additionally, the use of non-recommended tires and wheels could
cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case/power transfer unit
failure.
The tires on your vehicle may have all-weather treads to provide traction
in rain and snow. However, in some climates, you may need to use snow
tires and chains. Use chains on the tires only in an emergency or if the
law requires them.
Note:The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicle
damage. Do not remove these components from your vehicle when using
snow tires and chains.
Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains:
•If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle.
•Chains may damage aluminum wheels.
•Use SAE Class S chains with 195/65R15 or 215/55R16 tires only; do
not use tire chains with any other size tires.
•Install chains securely, verifying that the chains do not touch any
wiring, brake lines or fuel lines.
•Drive cautiously. If you hear the chains rub or bang against your
vehicle, stop and retighten the chains. If this does not work, remove
the chains to prevent damage to your vehicle.
•Remove the tire chains when they are no longer needed. Do not use
tire chains on dry roads.
VEHICLE LOADING
This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle to keep
your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability. Properly
loading your vehicle will provide maximum return of vehicle design
performance. Before loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself with the
following terms for determining your vehicle’s weight ratings from the
vehicle’s Tire Label or Safety Compliance Certification Label:
Base Curb Weight– is the weight of the vehicle including a full tank of
fuel and all standard equipment. It does not include passengers, cargo, or
optional equipment.
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