LOW TIRE PRESSURE— Displayed when one or more tires on your
vehicle has low tire pressure. Refer toInflating your tiresin theTires,
Wheels and Loadingchapter.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR FAULT— Displayed when the Tire
Pressure Monitoring System is malfunctioning. If the warning stays on or
continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR FAULT— Displayed when a tire pressure
sensor is malfunctioning, or your spare tire is in use. For more
information on how the system operates under these conditions, refer to
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)in theTires, Wheels and
Loadingchapter. If the warning stays on or continues to come on,
contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT— The power steering system
has disabled power steering assist due to a system error; service is
required.
SERVICE POWER STEERING— The power steering system has
detected a condition that requires service.
SERVICE POWER STEERING NOW— The power steering system
has detected a condition that requires service immediately.
ENGINE OIL CHANGE SOON— Displayed when the engine oil life
remaining is 5% to 1%.
OIL CHANGE REQUIRED— Displayed when the oil life left reaches
0%.
INTKEY COULD NOT PROGRAM— Displayed when an attempt is
made to program a fifth integrated key to the remote key entry system.
For more information on integrated key, refer to theLocks and Security
chapter in this manual.
ADVANCETRAC OFF— Displayed briefly when the system has been
disabled.
ADVANCETRAC ON— Displayed briefly when the system has been
enabled.
TRACTION CONTROL ON— Displayed briefly when the system has
been enabled.
TRACTION CONTROL OFF— Displayed briefly when the system has
been disabled.
TRAILER SWAY REDUCE SPEED (if equipped)— Displayed when
the trailer sway control has detected trailer sway. For more information,
refer to theDrivingchapter for more information.
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BACK UP USE CAUTION (if equipped)— May display when using
the active park assist system. SeeActive park assistin theDriving
chapter for more information.
ACTIVE PARK FINISHED (if equipped)— May display when using
the active park assist system. SeeActive park assistin theDriving
chapter for more information.
REMOVE HANDS PUT IN REVERSE (if equipped)— May display
when using the active park assist system. SeeActive park assistin the
Drivingchapter for more information.
ACTIVE PARK NOT AVAILABLE (if equipped)— May display when
using the active park assist system. SeeActive park assistin the
Drivingchapter for more information.
ACTIVE PARK DEACTIVATED (if equipped)— Displayed when the
active park feature has been turned off. Refer toActive park assistin
theDrivingchapter for more information.
MYKEY ACTIVE DRIVE SAFELY— Displayed at startup when MyKey
is in use. Refer toMyKeyin theLocks and Securitychapter for more
information.
KEY COULD NOT PROGRAM— Displayed when an attempt is made
to program a spare key using two existing MyKeys. Refer toMyKeyin
theLocks and Securitychapter for more information.
VEHICLE SPEED 80 MPH MAX— Displayed when a MyKey is in use
and the admin has enabled the MyKey speed limit and the vehicle speed
is 80 mph (130 km/h). Refer toMyKeyin theLocks and Security
chapter for more information.
SPEED LIMITED TO 80 MPH— Displayed when starting the vehicle
and MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on. Refer toMyKeyin
theLocks and Securitychapter for more information.
CHECK SPEED DRIVE SAFELY— Displayed when a MyKey is in use
and the optional setting is on and the vehicle exceeds a preselected
speed. Refer toMyKeyin theLocks and Securitychapter for more
information.
VEHICLE NEAR TOP SPEED— Displayed when a MyKey is in use
and the MyKey speed limit is on and the vehicle speed is approaching
80 mph (130 km/h). Refer toMyKeyin theLocks and Securitychapter
for more information.
TOP SPEED MYKEY SETTING— Displayed when a MyKey is in use
and the MyKey speed limit is on and the vehicle speed is 80 mph
(130 km/h). Refer toMyKeyin theLocks and Securitychapter for more
information.
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BUCKLE UP TO UNMUTE AUDIO— Displayed when a MyKey is in
use and Belt-Minderis activated. Refer toMyKeyin theLocks and
Securitychapter for more information.
ADVTRAC ON MYKEY SETTING— Displayed when a MyKey is in
use when trying to disable the AdvanceTracsystem and the optional
setting is on. Refer toMyKeyin theLocks and Securitychapter for
more information.
SERVICE ADVANCETRAC— Displayed when the AdvanceTrac
system has detected a condition that requires service.
TO STOP ALARM START VEHICLE— Displayed when the perimeter
alarm system is armed and the vehicle is entered using the key on the
driver’s side door. In order to prevent the perimeter alarm system from
triggering, the ignition must be turned to start or on with a valid key
before the 12-second chime expires. SeePerimeter alarm systemin the
Locks and Securitychapter.
POWER REDUCED TO LOWER TEMP— Displayed when vehicle
performance is reduced due to high engine fluid temperatures. See
Engine fluid temperature managementandWhat you should know
about fail-safe coolingin theMaintenance and Specificationschapter.
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AUDIO SYSTEMS
AM/FM CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system
WARNING:Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that
drivers use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may
take their focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of the vehicle. We recommend against the use of any
handheld device while driving, encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible and that you become aware of applicable state
and local laws that may affect use of electronic devices while driving.
Accessory delay:Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay. With
this feature, the radio and other electrical accessories may be used for
up to ten minutes after the ignition is turned off or until either front
door is opened.
Setting the clock
To set the time, press CLOCK. The
display will read SET TIME. Use the
memory preset numbers (0–9) to
enter in the desired time–hours and minutes and press OK. The clock
will then begin from that time.
If your vehicle is equipped with an in-dash clock, refer toClockin the
Driver Controlschapter for instructions on how to set the time.
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Note:If your vehicle is equipped with a navigation system, refer to
Setting the clockin yourNavigation supplement.
AM/FM Radio
/ VOL (Power/Volume):Press
to turn the radio on/off. Turn the
knob to increase/decrease volume.
If the volume is set above a certain
level and the ignition is turned off,
the volume will come back on at a nominal listening level when the
ignition switch is turned back on.
AM/FM:Press repeatedly to select
AM/FM1/FM2 frequency band.
TUNE:Turn the knob to go
up/down the frequency band in
individual increments.
DIRECT:Press DIRECT and then
select the desired radio frequency
(i.e. 93.9) using the memory preset
numbers (0–9).
SEEK:Press
SEEKto
access the previous/next strong
radio station.
SCAN:Press for a brief sampling of
all strong radio stations.
MEMORY PRESETS (0–9):When
tuned to any station, press and hold
a preset button until sound returns
and PRESET # SAVED appears in the display. You can save up to 30
stations, 10 in AM, 10 in FM1 and FM2.
Saving presets automatically:Autoset allows you to set the strongest
local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset
stations for AM/FM1/FM2.
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•CHANNEL LOCKOUT MENU-Press OK to enter the Channel
Lockout menu. Press the
SEEKto scroll through the following
options:
a. LOCK/UNLOCK THIS CHANNEL:Press OK when
LOCK/UNLOCK THIS CHANNEL is displayed and the display will read
ENTER PIN. Enter your four-digit PIN number (initial PIN is 1234)
and the system will lock/unlock the channel and CHANNEL LOCKED
or UNLOCKED will be displayed.
Note: you must be tuned to the specific channel you want to
lock/unlock when using this feature.
b. CHANGE PIN:Press OK when CHANGE PIN is displayed. The
display will read ENTER OLD PIN. Enter your current (old) PIN
number and when the system accepts your entry it will display
ENTER NEW PIN. Enter your new four-digit PIN and the system will
save the new PIN and PIN SAVED will display.
c. UNLOCK ALL CHANNELS:Press OK when UNLOCK ALL
CHANNELS is displayed and the display will read ENTER PIN. Enter
your four-digit PIN and the system will unlock all channels and the
display will read CHANNEL UNLOCKED.
d. RESET PIN:Press OK when RESET PIN is displayed. The display
will read ARE YOU SURE. Press OK again to automatically reset the
PIN number to its initial password setting (1234). PIN RESET TO
DEFAULT PIN will be displayed.
e. RETURN:Press OK when RETURN is displayed and the system
will exit back to the satellite radio menu.
Sound Adjustments
Press SOUND repeatedly to cycle
through the following features:
BASS:Press
SEEKto
adjust the level of bass.
TREBLE:Press
SEEKto adjust the level of treble.
BALANCE:Press
SEEKto adjust the audio between the left
(L) and right (R) speakers.
FADE:Press
SEEKto adjust the audio between the back (B)
and front (F) speakers.
SPEED COMPENSATED VOLUME:With this feature on, radio volume
automatically gets louder with increasing vehicle speed to compensate
for road and wind noise.
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Radio Display Condition Action Required
NO TEXT Song title information
not available.Song title information
not available at this
time on this channel.
The system is working
properly.
NO TEXT Category information
not available.Category information
not available at this
time on this channel.
The system is working
properly.
NO SIGNAL Loss of signal from
the SIRIUSsatellite
or SIRIUStower to
the vehicle antenna.You are in a location
that is blocking the
SIRIUSsignal (i.e.,
tunnel, under an
overpass, dense foliage,
etc.). The system is
working properly. When
you move into an open
area, the signal should
return.
UPDATING Update of channel
programming in
progress.No action required. The
process may take up to
three minutes.
CALL SIRIUS
1–888–539–7474Satellite service has
been deactivated by
SIRIUSSatellite
Radio.Call SIRIUSat
1–888–539–7474 to
re-activate or resolve
subscription issues.
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Additional infrared wireless headphones may be purchased for use with
the system. Also, wired headphones may be purchased and plugged in
where indicated on the left and right hand sides of the system. Refer to
Wired Headphonesfollowing.
To install the batteries,remove
the screw on the cover and remove
the cover. Then, gently lift the top
of the cover away from the housing
to expose the battery compartment.
When replacing the batteries, use two
new batteries (alkaline
recommended) and install them with
the correct orientation as indicated in
the battery housing. Replace the
cover and thread the screw.
Fold-flat feature:In addition to
headband adjustment, your new
wireless headphones will lock into
position when being used and they
can also fold-flat feature for ease of
storage. Simply rotate each earpiece
until they lock into position or fold
flat.
To operate the headphones:
•Press POWER on the ear piece to
turn on the headphones. A red
indicator light will illuminate
indicating the headphones are
ON. Press POWER again to turn
the headphones off.
•Adjust the headphones to
comfortably fit your head using
the headband adjustment.
•Select the desired audio source (Channel/Monitor A or B) for each set
of wireless headphones by using the A/B selection switch on the ear
piece.
•Adjust the volume control to the desired listening level.
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