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GAUGES
Base cluster shown in standard measure; uplevel cluster and
metric similar.
1. Tachometer:Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale
may damage the engine.
2. Multifunction display:This is used to configure different vehicle
personalization options and display the status of various vehicle
functions. SeeBase and Up-level message centerin this chapter for
more information.
3. Speedometer:Indicates the current vehicle speed.
4. Engine coolant temperature gauge:Indicates engine coolant
temperature. At normal operating temperature, the needle will be in the
normal range (between H and C).If it enters the red section, the
engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible,
switch off the engine and let the engine cool.
5. Fuel gauge:Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel
tank (when the ignition is in the on position). The fuel gauge may vary
slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade. The fuel icon and
arrow indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located.
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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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Maintenance MessageAction / Description
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW
SERVICE NOW
RedIndicates the brake fluid level
is low and the brake system
should be inspected
immediately. Refer toBrake
fluidin theMaintenance
and Specificationschapter.
Contact your authorized
dealer.
WASHER FLUID LEVEL
LOW
—Displays when the washer
fluid is low and needs to be
refilled. Refer toWindshield
washer fluidin the
Maintenance and
Specificationschapter.
BRAKE SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION STOP
SAFELYRedDisplays when the brake
system needs servicing. Stop
the vehicle in a safe place.
Contact your authorized
dealer.
HIGH ENGINE
TEMPERATURE STOP
SAFELY
RedDisplays when the engine
temperature is too high. Stop
the vehicle in a safe place and
allow to engine to cool. If the
problem persists, contact your
authorized dealer.
MyKeyMessageAction / Description
MYKEY ACTIVE DRIVE
SAFELY—Displays when MyKeyis
active.
MYKEY NOT CREATED
—Displays during key
programming when MyKey
cannot be programmed.
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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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•The MS SOFTWARE and/or FORD SOFTWARE may interface with and/or
communicate with, or may be later upgraded to interface with and/or
communicate with additional software and/or systems provided by third
party software and service suppliers. The additional software and services
of third party origin, as well as associated media, printed materials, and
“online” or electronic documentation (“THRID PARTY SOFTWARE”) are
protected by international intellectual property laws and treaties. The
THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE is licensed, not sold. All rights reserved.
•The MS SOFTWARE, FORD SOFTWARE and THIRD PARTY
SOFTWARE hereinafter collectively and individually will be referred to as
SOFTWARE.
IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THIS END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (“EULA”), DO NOT USE THE DEVICE OR COPY
THE SOFTWARE. ANY USE OF THE SOFTWARE, INCLUDING
BUT NOT LIMITED TO USE ON THE DEVICE, WILL
CONSTITUTE YOUR AGREEMENT TO THIS EULA (OR
RATIFICATION OF ANY PREVIOUS CONSENT).
GRANT OF SOFTWARE LICENSE:This EULA grants you the
following license:
•You may use the SOFTWARE as installed on the DEVICE and as
otherwise interfacing with systems and/or services provide by or
through FORD MOTOR COMPANY or its third party software and
service providers.
DESCRIPTION OF OTHER RIGHTS AND LIMITATIONS:
•Speech Recognition:If the SOFTWARE includes speech recognition
component(s), you should understand that speech recognition is an
inherently statistical process and that recognition errors are inherent
in the process. Neither FORD MOTOR COMPANY nor its suppliers
shall be liable for any damages arising out of errors in the speech
recognition process.
•Limitations on Reverse Engineering, Decompilation and
Disassembly:You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or
disassemble nor permit others to reverse engineer, decompile or
disassemble the SOFTWARE, except and only to the extent that such
activity is expressly permitted by applicable law notwithstanding this
limitation.
•Limitations on Distributing, Copying, Modifying and Creating
Derivative Works:You may not distribute, copy, make modifications
to or create derivative works based on the SOFTWARE, except and
only to the extent that such activity is expressly permitted by
applicable law notwithstanding this limitation.
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PRODUCT SUPPORT:Product support for the SOFTWARE is not
provided by MS, its parent corporation Microsoft Corporation, or their
affiliates or subsidiaries. For product support, please refer to FORD
MOTOR COMPANY instructions provided in the documentation for the
DEVICE. Should you have any questions concerning this EULA, or if you
desire to contact FORD MOTOR COMPANY for any other reason, please
refer to the address provided in the documentation for the DEVICE.
No Liability for Certain Damages:EXCEPT AS PROHIBITED BY
LAW, FORD MOTOR COMPANY, ANY THRID PARTY SOFTWARE OR
SERVICES SUPPLIERS, MS, MICROSOFT CORPORATION AND THEIR
AFFILIATES SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY INDIRECT,
SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARISING
FROM OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF
THE SOFTWARE. THIS LIMITATION SHALL APPLY EVEN IF ANY
REMEDY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL
MS, MICROSOFT CORPORATION AND/OR THEIR AFFILIATES BE
LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNT IN EXCESS OF U.S. TWO HUNDRED
FIFTY DOLLARS (U.S.$250.00).
•THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE THAT MAY
EXPRESSLY BE PROVIDED FOR YOUR NEW VEHICLE.
End user notice
MicrosoftWindowsMobile for Automotive Important Safety
Information
This system Ford SYNC™ contains software that is licensed to
Manufacturer FORD MOTOR COMPANY by an affiliate of Microsoft
Corporation pursuant to a license agreement. Any removal, reproduction,
reverse engineering or other unauthorized use of the software from this
system in violation of the license agreement is strictly prohibited and
may subject you to legal action.
Read and follow instructions
Before using your Windows Automotive-based system, read and follow all
instructions and safety information provided in this end user manual
(“User’s Guide”). Not following precautions found in this User’s Guide
can lead to an accident or other serious consequences.
Keep User’s Guide in Vehicle
When kept in the vehicle, the User’s Guide will be a ready reference for
you and other users unfamiliar with the Windows Automotive-based
system. Please make certain that before using the system for the first
time, all persons have access to the User’s Guide and read its
instructions and safety information carefully.
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REAR WINDOW DEFROSTERR
The rear defroster control is located on the climate control panel and
works to clear the rear window of fog and thin ice.
The engine must be running to operate the rear window defroster.
Press
Rto turn the rear window defroster on. An indicator light on the
control will illuminate when active. The rear window defroster turns off
automatically after a predetermined amount of time, if a low battery
condition is detected or when the ignition is turned off or to the
accessory position. To manually turn off the rear window defroster at any
time, press the control again.
If your vehicle is equipped with both rear defroster and heated mirrors,
the same control will activate both. Refer toHeated outside mirrorsin
theDriver Controlschapter.
Do not use razor blades or other sharp objects to clean the inside
of the rear window or to remove decals from the inside or the
rear window. This may cause damage to the heated grid lines and
will not be covered by your warranty.
CABIN AIR FILTER
Your cabin air filter is located in the passenger foot well area. The cabin
air filter element is designed to reduce the concentration of airborne
particles such as dust, spores and pollen in the air being supplied to the
interior of the vehicle. The presence of a particulate filter element
provides the following benefits:
•Improves your driving comfort by reducing particle concentration.
•Improves the interior compartment cleanliness.
•Protects the climate control components from particle deposits.
Note:A cabin air filter must be installed at all times to prevent foreign
objects from entering the system. Running the system without a filter in
place could result in degradation or damage to the system.
For replacement intervals regarding the cabin air filter, see the
scheduled maintenance information. For more information regarding
your filter, see your authorized dealer.
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To prevent the fuse from being blown, do not use the power point(s)
over the vehicle capacity of 12V DC/180W. If the power point or cigar
lighter socket is not working, a fuse may have blown. Refer toFuses and
relaysin theRoadside Emergencieschapter for information on
checking and replacing fuses.
To have full capacity usage of your power point, the engine is required to
be running to avoid unintentional discharge of the battery. To prevent
the battery from being discharged:
•do not use the power point longer than necessary when the engine is
not running,
•do not leave battery chargers, video game adapters, computers and
other devices plugged in overnight or when the vehicle is parked for
extended periods.
Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used.
POWER WINDOWS
WARNING:Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and
do not let children play with the power windows. They may
seriously injure themselves.
WARNING:When closing the power windows, you should verify
they are free of obstructions and ensure that children and/or
pets are not in the proximity of the window openings.
Press and pull the window switches
to open and close windows.
•Press down (to the first detent)
and hold the switch to open.
•Pull up (to the first detent) and
hold the switch to close.
Rear Window Buffeting:When one or both of the rear windows are
open, the vehicle may demonstrate a wind throb or buffeting noise. This
noise can be alleviated by lowering a front window approximately
2–3 inches (5–8 cm).
One-touch down (driver’s window only) (if equipped)
This feature allows the driver’s window to open fully without holding the
control down.
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