Driver Controls138
Windshield wiper/washer control ..........................138
Steering wheel adjustment ..............................140
Sun visors ......................................... .140
Power windows ......................................142
Interior mirrors ......................................144
Mirrors ............................................ .144
Speed control ........................................146
HomeLink wireless control system ........................149
Trunk release ........................................154
Locks and Security 155
Settings, MyKey ......................................156
Creating ........................................... .156
Clearing ........................................... .157
System status ........................................157
Remote start, MyKey ..................................158
Troubleshooting, MyKey ................................159
Anti-theft system .....................................170
Seating and Safety Restraints 173
Seating ........................................... .173
Manual seats ........................................175
Power seats ........................................ .177
Rear seats ......................................... .180
Personal Safety System™ ...............................181
Safety belt system ....................................185
Airbags ........................................... .194
Knee airbag ........................................ .202
Child restraints .......................................208
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WARNING:Some constituents of engine exhaust, certain vehicle
components, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain
products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL
Note: Certain components in your vehicle such as airbag modules, safety
belt pretensioners, and remote control batteries may contain perchlorate
material. Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life
disposal. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate for more
information.
Breaking-in your vehicle
Your vehicle does not need an extensive break-in. Try not to drive
continuously at the same speed for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of
new vehicle operation. Vary your speed frequently in order to give the
moving parts a chance to break in.
Electric Vehicle Operation
This electric vehicle operates entirely from electricity stored in the on-board
high voltage battery pack. There is no internal combustion engine as in a
typical vehicle or hybrid electric vehicle, which leads to unique operating
characteristics. Familiarizing yourself with these unique characteristics will
help ensure optimal performance from your new vehicle.
Normal vehicle operation
Starting: The vehicle is equipped with a Passive Entry, Passive Start
(PEPS) system. The key fob must be inside the vehicle in order to start
the vehicle. Press the start button while your vehicle is in P (Park) with
your foot on the brake pedal. The startup sequence will display on the
cluster and 8 inch center stack screen and the green ready to drive
indicator light will appear in the instrument cluster, letting you know
that the vehicle is ready for driving.
Driving: The electric vehicle driver controls operate the same as a
traditional automobile and the vehicle is designed to be driven in the full
range of traffic and weather conditions. You will likely notice the lack of
sound when driving the electric vehicle which is due to the lack of an
internal combustion engine.
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Vehicle
Remote Start Climate Control
(using this
feature allows
you to select
different climate
control modes
when the vehicle
is started using
the remote start
feature)Heater – A/C Auto / Last
Settings
Rear Defrost Auto / Off
Duration 5 / 10 /15 minutes
Quiet Start On / Off
System Enable / Disable
Tire Mobility Kit Expiration Select number of years
*MyKey
Create MyKey Press and hold OK to create MyKey
Traction Control Always On / User Selectable
Max Speed Set to 80 MPH (130 km/h) / Off
Speed Minder 45 mph (72 km/h), 55 mph (89 km/h), 65 mph (105 km/h), Off
Volume Limiter On / Off
Clear MyKeys Hold OK to Clear All MyKeys
*Some MyKey items will only appear if a MyKey is set.
Display
Language Select the desired language
Units Distance Select the desired units of
measure
Temperature
Brake Coach
Display On / Off
Regen Display On / Off
Liftetime
Summary Energy use, Regen Miles, Brake Score, Hold OK to
Reset
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Power Steering MessageAction / Description
Service Power Steering The power steering system has
detected a condition that requires
service. See your authorized
dealer.
Service Power Steering Now The power steering system has detected a condition within the
power steering system that
requires service immediately. See
your authorized dealer.
Power Steering Assist Fault The power steering system has disabled power steering assist due
to a system error. See your
authorized dealer.
Remote Start Message Action / Description
Remote Start Active Displayed when the remote start
system is active.
Transmission Message Action / Description
Transmission not in Park Select P Displays as a reminder to shift into park.
Press brake pedal Displays to request the operator to
apply the brake as needed by the
transmission.
To start press brake Displays when starting the vehicle
as a reminder to apply the brake.
Shift to Park Displayed as a reminder to shift to
park.
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INTELLIGENT ACCESS KEY (IA KEY)Your vehicle is equipped with two
intelligent access keys which
operate the power locks and the
remote entry system. You have to
have the IA key in the vehicle to
activate the push button start
system.
The IA key also contains a removable
mechanical key blade that can be
used to unlock the driver door. To
release the mechanical key blade,
press the release buttons on the edge
of the transmitter and remove the
key blade.
Your IA keys are programmed to your vehicle. You cannot enter or start
your vehicle with an unprogrammed key. If you lose one or both of your
IA keys, replacements are available from your authorized dealer. For
more information on programming replacement IA keys, refer to the
SecuriLock passive anti-theft system section in this chapter.
Note: Your vehicle’s IA backup keys
were issued with a security tag that
provides important vehicle key cut
information. It is recommended that
you keep the tag in a safe place for
future reference.
MYKEY
MyKey allows you to program keys with restricted driving modes to
promote good driving habits. All but one of the keys programmed to the
vehicle can be activated with these restricted modes. Any keys that have
not been programmed are referred to as an “administrator key” or
“admin key” which can be used to:
• create a restricted key
• program optional MyKey settings
• clear all MyKey features altogether.
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5. When prompted, hold the OK button until you see a messageinforming you to label this key as a MyKey. The key will be restricted
at the next start.
The key is successfully programmed. Make sure you label it so you can
distinguish it from the admin keys.
To program optional settings for the key(s), refer to
Programming/changing optional settings. If your vehicle is equipped
with remote start, refer to Using MyKey with remote start systems.
Programming/Changing Optional Settings
Note: All programmed keys can be cleared within the same key cycle in
which a key was programmed, otherwise an admin key is required to
clear the keys. To clear all keys, refer to Clear all MyKeys.
You can access the optional settings through the information display
control.
1. Turn the ignition on using an admin key.
2. Access the main menu and select Settings, then MyKey.
3. Use the arrow buttons to get to an optional feature.
4. Press OK or > to scroll through settings.
5. Press OK or > to make a selection.
Clearing All MyKeys
Note: All programmed MyKeys can be cleared within the same key cycle
in which a MyKey was created, otherwise an admin key is required to
clear the keys.
To clear all MyKeys (which removes all restrictions and returns them to
admin key status), use the information display control to do the
following:
1. Access the main menu and select Settings, then MyKey.
2. Scroll to Clear All and press the OK button.
3. Hold the OK button until ALL MYKEYS CLEARED is displayed.
Checking MyKey System Status
The information display control displays information about keys
programmed to the vehicle:
• MYKEY MILES: Tracks mileage when a restricted key is used. If
mileage does not accumulate as expected, then the key is not being
used by the intended user. The only way to reset this to zero is by
resetting the keys. If the mileage is lower than the last time you
checked, then the key system has been recently reset.
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•# MYKEY(S): Indicates how many restricted keys are programmed
to the vehicle. Can also be used to detect deletion of a restricted key.
• # ADMIN KEY(S): Indicates how many admin keys are programmed
to the vehicle. Can also be used to detect if an additional key has
been programmed to the vehicle.
Using MyKey with Remote Start Systems
MyKey is NOT compatible with non-Ford-approved aftermarket remote
start systems. If you choose to install a remote start system please see
your Ford authorized dealer for a Ford-approved remote start system.
The following information MAY help customers who choose to use a
non-Ford-approved remote start system. The actions provided below do
NOT make MyKey compatible with non-Ford-approved remote start
system, but it MAY help you to retain some MyKey functions.
Vehicles Equipped with Traditional Keys
When using a non-Ford-approved remote start system, the default
settings may recognize the remote start system as an additional admin
key with its associated privileges. This makes it NOT compatible with
MyKey. Restart the vehicle when you insert a key into the ignition
cylinder it may help you to retain some MyKey functions.
In addition to the key that has been programmed as a MyKey, owners of
vehicles equipped with traditional keys have the option to program the
non-Ford-approved remote start system as a MyKey if the remote start
fob is used by the MyKey driver.
To program a non-Ford-approved remote start system as a MyKey, do the
following:
1. Enter the vehicle and close all doors.
2. Remote start the vehicle using a non-Ford approved remote start fob.
3. Follow Steps 1-5 in the Creating a MyKeysection.
Vehicles Equipped with Intelligent Access Key (Push Button Start)
Note: It is not possible to program the remote start system as a MyKey
on vehicles equipped with intelligent access key (push button start).
Therefore, you should treat the remote start fob as you would any other
admin key. When the vehicle is started using remote start, the system
will stall the vehicle when you either enter the vehicle or shift the
vehicle into gear. Prior to the stall, the vehicle will have administrative
privileges. When you restart the vehicle, the vehicle will identify the user
as an admin or MyKey driver depending on the settings of the actual key
used to start the vehicle.
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Note:For all vehicles, the number of MYKEY(S) PROGRAMMED or
ADMIN KEYS PROGRAMMED that is displayed in the MyKey system
status menus may include the non-Ford-approved remote start system as
an additional key in the total count. See the Checking system status
section.
For all vehicles with a non-Ford-approved remote start installed, it is
possible to program all “real” keys as MyKeys, in which case, you will
need to use your remote start system to clear all MyKeys (which
removes all restrictions and returns them to admin key status) by doing
the following:
1. Enter the vehicle and close all doors.
2. Remote start the vehicle using your non-Ford-approved remote start fob.
3. Follow Steps 1-3 in the Clearing all keyssection.
MyKey Troubleshooting
Condition Potential Causes
I cannot program a
key •
The key does not have admin privileges.
• The key is the only admin key (there always
has to be at least one admin key).
• The intelligent access key is not held close
enough to the steering column.
• SecuriLock passive anti-theft system is
disabled or in unlimited mode.
• The vehicle has been started using a remote
start system that is not programmed with
admin privileges. Refer to Using MyKey with
remote start systems.
I cannot program the
optional settings •
The key does not have admin privileges.
• No keys are programmed to the vehicle.
Refer to Creating a MyKey.
• The vehicle has been started using a remote
start system that is not programmed with
admin privileges. Refer to Using MyKey with
remote start systems.
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