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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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These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Safety Alert
See Owner’s Guide
Fasten Safety BeltAirbag - Front
Airbag - SideChild Seat Lower
Anchor
Child Seat Tether
AnchorBrake System
Anti-Lock Brake SystemParking Brake System
Brake Fluid -
Non-Petroleum BasedParking Aid System
Stability Control SystemSpeed Control
Master Lighting SwitchHazard Warning Flasher
Fog Lamps-FrontFuse Compartment
Fuel Pump ResetWindshield Wash/Wipe
Windshield
Defrost/DemistRear Window
Defrost/Demist
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Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Power Windows
Front/Rear
Power Window Lockout
Child Safety Door
Lock/UnlockInterior Luggage
Compartment Release
Panic AlarmEngine Oil
Engine CoolantEngine Coolant
Temperature
Do Not Open When HotBattery
Avoid Smoking, Flames,
or SparksBattery Acid
Explosive GasFan Warning
Power Steering FluidMaintain Correct Fluid
LevelMAX
MIN
Service Engine SoonEngine Air Filter
Passenger Compartment
Air FilterJack
Check Fuel CapLow Tire Pressure
Warning
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Anti-lock brake system:If the
ABS light stays illuminated or
continues to flash, a malfunction has
been detected. Contact your
authorized dealer as soon as
possible. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light
also is illuminated.
Airbag readiness:If this light fails
to illuminate when the ignition is
turned on, continues to flash or
remains on, contact your authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
Safety belt:Reminds you to fasten
your safety belt. A Belt-Minder
chime will also sound to remind you
to fasten your safety belt. Refer to
theSeating and Safety Restraints
chapter to activate/deactivate the Belt-Minderchime feature.
Charging system:Illuminates when
the battery is not charging properly.
If it stays on while the engine is
running, there may be a malfunction
with the charging system. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible. This indicates a problem with the electrical system or a related
component.
Engine oil pressure:Illuminates
when the oil pressure falls below the
normal range, refer toEngine oilin
theMaintenance and
Specificationschapter.
AdvanceTrac:Displays when the
AdvanceTrac/Traction control is
active. If the light remains on, have
the system serviced immediately,
refer to theDrivingchapter for more information.
ABS
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Child Power Lock MessageAction / Description
CHILD LOCK
MALFUNCTION SERVICE
REQUIREDAmberDisplays when the system has
detected a condition that
requires service. Contact your
authorized dealer.
Doors MessageAction / Description
X DOOR OPEN
RedDisplays when the door(s)
listed is not completely closed
and the vehicle is moving.
— Displays when the door(s)
listed is not completely
closed.
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
LID OPEN
RedDisplays when the luggage
compartment is not
completely closed and the
vehicle is moving.
— Displays when the luggage
compartment is not
completely closed.
HOOD OPEN
RedDisplays when the hood is not
completely closed and the
vehicle is moving.
— Displays when the hood is not
completely closed.
Hill Start Assist MessageAction / Description
HILL START ASSIST
ACTIVE—Displays when hill start assist
is active.
HILL START ASSIST NOT
AVAILABLEAmberDisplays when hill start assist
is not available. Contact your
authorized dealer.
HILL START ASSIST OFF
—Displays when hill start assist
has been switched off.
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Keyless Vehicle MessageAction / Description
STEERING LOCK
ENGAGED. TURN
STEERING WHEEL—Displays when you need to
turn the steering wheel in
order to disengage the
steering lock.
STEERING
MALFUNCTION SERVICE
NOWAmberContact your authorized
dealer.
STEERING
MALFUNCTION STOP
SAFELYRedStop the vehicle in a safe
place. Contact your authorized
dealer.
FORD KEYFREE KEY
INSIDE VEHICLE
AmberDisplays to remind you that
the key is in the trunk. Refer
toPush button start system
in theDrivingchapter for
more information.
FORD KEYFREE NO KEY
DETECTED
—Displayed if the key is not
detected by the system. Refer
toPush button start system
in theDrivingchapter for
more information.
FORD KEYFREE SWITCH
IGNITION OFF PRESS
POWERRedRefer toPush button start
systemin theDriving
chapter for more information.
FORD KEYFREE KEY NOT
INSIDE CARRedRefer toPush button start
systemin theDriving
chapter for more information.
FORD KEYFREE PRESS
BRAKE TO START
—Displays as a reminder to
apply the brake pedal when
starting the vehicle. Refer to
Push button start systemin
theDrivingchapter for more
information.
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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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