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Locks and Security 151
Keys 151
Locks 158
Anti-theft system 168
Seating and Safety Restraints 173
Seating 173
Personal Safety System™ 182
Safety belt system 185
Airbags 195
Child restraints 210
Tires, Wheels and Loading 228
Tire information 228
Tire inflation 230
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 243
Vehicle loading 249
Trailer towing 255
Recreational towing 255
Driving 258
Starting 258
Brakes 266
AdvanceTrac268
Transmission operation 274
Forward and reverse sensing system 281
Rear-view camera system 284
Roadside Emergencies 296
Getting roadside assistance 296
Hazard flasher control 297
Fuel pump shut-off 297
Fuses and relays 298
Changing tires 308
Wheel lug nut torque 313
Jump starting 314
Wrecker towing 318
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Note: Including to the extent that any law pertaining to Event
Data Recorders applies to SYNCor its features, please note the
following: Once 911 Assist (if equipped) is enabled (set ON), 911
Assist may, through any paired and connected cell phone, disclose
to emergency services that the vehicle has been in a crash
involving the deployment of an airbag or, in certain vehicles, the
activation of the fuel pump shut-off. Certain versions or updates
to 911 Assist may also be capable of being used to electronically
or verbally provide to 911 operators the vehicle location (such as
latitude and longitude), and/or other details about the vehicle or
crash or personal information about the occupants to assist 911
operators to provide the most appropriate emergency services. If
you do not want to disclose this information, do not activate the
911 Assist feature. See your SYNCsupplement for more
information.
Additionally, when you connect to Traffic, Directions and
Information (if equipped, U.S. only) the service uses GPS
technology and advanced vehicle sensors to collect the vehicle’s
current location, travel direction, and speed (“vehicle travel
information”) only to help provide you with the directions, traffic
reports, or business searches your request. If you do not want
Ford or its vendors to receive this information, do not activate
the service. Ford Motor Company and the vendors it uses to
provide you with this information do not store your vehicle travel
information. For more information, see Traffic, Directions and
Information, Terms and Conditions. See your SYNCsupplement
for more information.
CELL PHONE USE
The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasingly
important in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However,
drivers must not compromise their own or others’ safety when using
such equipment. Mobile Communications can enhance personal safety
and security when appropriately used, particularly in emergency
situations. Safety must be paramount when using mobile communications
equipment to avoid negating these benefits.
Mobile Communication Equipment includes, but is not limited to, cellular
phones, pagers, portable email devices, text messaging devices and
portable two-way radios.
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Keyless Vehicle MessageAction / Description
KEY BATTERY LOW
REPLACE SOON
—Displays when the key battery
is low. Change the battery as
soon as possible. Refer to he
Locks and Securitychapter
for more information.
FORD KEYFREE PLACE
KEY IN KEY HOLDER
—Displays when the key needs
to be inserted into the backup
slot. Refer toPush button
start systemin theDriving
chapter for more information.
Lighting MessageAction / Description
BRAKE LAMP BULB
FAULT—Displays when the brake lamp
bulb has burned out. Contact
your authorized dealer.
DIPPED BEAM BULB
FAULT
—Displays when the low beam
headlamp bulb has burned
out. Contact your authorized
dealer.
HEADLMAP
MALFUNCTION SERVICE
REQUIREDAmberDisplays when an electrical
system problem occurs with
the headlamp system. Contact
your authorized dealer.
Maintenance MessageAction / Description
ENGINE OIL CHANGE
DUE
—Displays when the engine oil
life is depleted and requires a
change. SeeEngine oilin the
Maintenance and
specificationschapter for
more information.
ENGINE MALFUNCTION
SERVICE NOWAmberEngine service is required.
Contact your authorized
dealer.
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MyKeyMessageAction / Description
MYKEY SPEED LIMITED
TO XX
—Displays when starting the
vehicle and MyKeyis in use
and the MyKey speed limit is
on. Refer toMyKeyin the
Locks and Securitychapter
for more information.
MYKEY VEHICLE NEAR
TOP SPEED
AmberDisplays when a MyKeyis in
use and the MyKey speed
limit is on and the vehicle
speed is approaching 80 mph
(130 km/h). Refer toMyKey
in theLocks and Security
chapter for more information.
MYKEY BUCKLE UP TO
UNMUTE AUDIO
—Displays when a MyKeyis in
use and Belt-Minderis
activated. Refer toMyKeyin
theLocks and Security
chapter for more information.
MYKEY PARK AID
CANNOT BE
DEACTIVATED—Displays when a MyKeyis in
use and park aid is activated.
Refer toMyKeyin theLocks
and Securitychapter for
more information.
KEY IS ALREADY A
MYKEY
—Displays when trying to create
a MyKeywith a key already
designated as a MyKey.
Refer toMyKeyin theLocks
and Securitychapter for
more information.
MYKEY PLACE KEY IN
KEY HOLDER
—Displays when programming a
MyKey. Refer toMyKeyin
theLocks and Security
chapter for more information.
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MyKeyMessageAction / Description
MYKEY ESC CANNOT BE
DEACTIVATED
—Displays when a MyKeyis
active and trying to disable
ESC. Refer toMyKeyin the
Locks and Securitychapter
for more information.
Park Aid MessageAction / Description
PARKING AID
MALFUNCTION SERVICE
REQUIREDAmberDisplays when the system has
detected a condition that
requires service. Contact your
authorized dealer.
Park Brake MessageAction / Description
PARK BRAKE APPLIED
RedDisplays when the parking
brake is set, the engine is
running and the vehicle is
driven more than 3 mph
(5 km/h). If the warning stays
on after the parking brake is
released.
Power Steering MessageAction / Description
STEERING LOSS STOP
SAFELY
RedThe power steering system is
not working. Stop the vehicle
in a safe place. Contact your
authorized dealer.
STEERING ASSIST FAULT
SERVICE REQUIRED
AmberThe power steering system
required service. Stop the
vehicle in a safe place.
Contact your authorized
dealer.
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6. Press AUX on the vehicle radio repeatedly until LINE, LINE IN or
SYNC LINE IN appears in the display.
You should hear audio from your portable music player although it may
be low.
7. Adjust the sound on your portable music player until it reaches the
level of the FM station or CD by switching back and forth between the
AUX and FM or CD controls.
WARNING:For safety reasons, do not connect or adjust the
settings on your portable music player while the vehicle is
moving.
WARNING:Store the portable music player in a secure location,
such as the center console or the glove box, when the vehicle is
in motion. Hard objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden
stop, which may increase the risk of serious injury. The audio
extension cable must be long enough to allow the portable music
player to be safely stored while the vehicle is in motion.
USB port (if equipped)
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.
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WARNING:Do not wait for 911 Assist™ to initiate an
emergency call if you are capable yourself. Dial emergency
services immediately to avoid delayed response time, which could
increase the risk of serious injury or death after a crash. If you do not
hear 911 Assist™ within 5 seconds after the crash, the system or
phone may be damaged or non-functional.
The cell phone or 911 Assist™ hardware may become damaged in
a crash, the vehicle may lose battery power, or the cell phone may
be thrown from the vehicle, which could prevent operation.
Additionally, every cell phone operates differently. While SYNC,
911 Assist™ works with most cell phones, some may have trouble
using this feature. Finally, not all crashes deploy an airbag or, in
certain vehicles, activate the fuel pump shut-off which are the
criteria to initiate 911 Assist™.
Airbags generally deploy in certain frontal, near frontal, side and rollover
crashes, and the deployment of any airbag is intended to act as a 911
Assist™ trigger if those events occur. For more information about airbag
deployment, see theSeating and Safety Restraintschapter of your
Owner Guide. The fuel pump shut-off, in certain vehicles, is intended to
act as a trigger for 911 Assist™ in rear-end crashes, in which airbags
generally do not deploy. To determine if your vehicle has this trigger,
check theRoadside Emergencychapter in your Owner’s Guide. If your
Owner Guide describes a “Fuel Pump Shut-off”, it will trigger 911
Assist™. If your Owner Guide describes a “Fuel Pump Shut-offSwitch”,
it will not trigger 911 Assist™.
WARNING:Always place cell phone in a secure location to
prevent it from becoming a projectile or becoming damaged in
the event of a collision. Failure to do so may cause serious injury or
damage the phone which could prevent 911 Assist from functioning
properly.
911 ASSIST™ PRIVACY NOTICE: Once 911 Assist™ is enabled
(set to ON), 911 Assist™ may, through any paired and connected
cell phone, disclose to emergency services that the vehicle has
been in a crash involving the deployment of an airbag or, in
certain vehicles, the activation of the fuel pump shut-off. Certain
versions or updates to 911 Assist™ may also be capable of
electronically or verbally disclosing to 911 operators the vehicle
location, and/or other details about the vehicle or crash to assist
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Phone issues
Issue Possible
Cause(s)Possible Solution(s)
The system says
“Phonebook
Downloaded” but
my phonebook in
SYNC is empty or
is missing
contacts.Limitations on
your phone’s
capability.•Try ’pushing’ your phonebook
contacts to SYNC by using the
Add Contacts feature.
•If the missing contacts are
stored on your SIM card, try
moving them to the device
memory.
Remove any pictures or special
ring tones associated with the
missing contact.
I’m having trouble
connecting my
phone to SYNC.•This is a phone
dependent
feature.
•Possible phone
malfunction.•Go to the web site to review
your phone’s compatibility.
•Try turning off the device,
resetting the device or removing
the battery of the device then
try again.
•Try deleting your device from
SYNC, and deleting SYNC on
your device then try to pair
again.
•Check the security and “auto
accept/prompt always”’ settings
relative to the SYNCBluetooth
connection on your phone.
•Update your device’s software
firmware.
•Turn off the Auto phonebook
download setting.
Text messaging is
not working on
SYNC.•This is a phone
dependent
feature.
•Possible phone
malfunction.•Go to the website to review
your phone’s compatibility.
•Try turning off the device,
resetting the device or removing
the battery of the device then
try again.
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