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Information:The message
indicator illuminates to supplement
some messages. It will be red or
amber depending on the severity of
the message and will remain on until
the cause of the message has been
rectified.
Turn signal:Illuminates when the
left or right turn signal or the
hazard lights are turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.
High beams:Illuminates when the
high beam headlamps are turned on.
Headlamps:Illuminates when the
low- beam headlamps are turned on.
Fog lamps (if equipped):
Illuminates when the front fog lamps
are turned on.
Key-in-ignition warning chime:Sounds when the key is left in the
ignition in the off or accessory position and the driver’s door is opened.
Headlamps on warning chime:Sounds when the headlamps or parking
lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the
driver’s door is opened.
Parking brake on chime:Sounds when the parking brake is left on and
the vehicle is driven. If the warning stays on after the park brake is off,
contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
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Odometer :The odometer is displayed in the cluster and registers the
total accumulated distance the vehicle has traveled.
Trip odometer:Registers the distance of individual journeys.
•Standard instrument cluster:Press the reset stem once to switch
from the odometer to trip odometer . To reset the trip, press and hold
the reset stem.
•Optional instrument cluster:SeeBase message centerorUplevel
message centerin this chapter.
BASE MESSAGE CENTER (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 and that you comply with all applicable
laws.
Your vehicle’s message center is capable of monitoring many vehicle
systems and will alert you to potential vehicle problems and various
conditions with informational messages and/or warnings.
The message center is also used to program/configure the different
features of your vehicle. The message center display is located in the
instrument cluster.
Use the left steering wheel controls
to navigate through the message
center.
Press the up/down arrow buttons to
move up/down through the message
center choices.
Press the left/right arrow buttons to
move left/right through the message
center choices.
Press the OK button to select
highlighted options and confirm
choices/messages.
Menu
Scroll up/down to highlight one of the options, then press the right arrow
key or OK to enter into that menu option.
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Note:Some items are optional and may not appear.
Information
MyKey driven (distance driven) (if MyKey is programmed)
MyKey information (number of MyKeys and admin keys programmed)
Settings
Driver Assist Traction Ctrl On or Off
Hill start On or Off
Lighting Rain Light On or Off
Dimming Automatic or Manual
Hdlamp delay Manual or xx Seconds
Display Language Choose your applicable language
Distance Unit Standard or Metric
Temp Units Temperature Fahrenheit (°F) or
Celsius (°C)
Chimes Park Slot (park aid), Information, Warning
Convenience Compass Display On or Off
Calibrate Hold OK to
Calibrate
Zone (1–15) See the diagram
below to determine your magnetic
zone.
Determine which magnetic zone you
are in for your geographic location
by referring to the zone map, if
equipped.
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Settings (cont’d)
MyKey Create Hold OK to Create MyKey
Traction Ctrl Always On or User Selectable
Max Speed 80 MPH (130 km/h) or Off
Speed Warning 45 mph (75 km/h), 55 mph
(90 km/h), 65 mph (105 km/h) or
Off
Volume Limiter
Clear all Hold OK to Clear MyKeys
System Reset Hold OK to Reset System to Factory Default
Note:Some items are optional and may not appear.
System Check
The number of warnings will be listed first. All active warnings will
display first if applicable. The system check menu may appear different
based upon equipment options and current vehicle status. Use the
up/down arrow buttons to scroll through the list; press the right arrow
button to display specific information on the highlighted warning.
System warnings and status messages
SeeSystem warning and status messageslater in this chapter for more
information.
UP-LEVEL MESSAGE CENTER (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 and that you comply with all applicable
laws.
Your vehicle’s message center is capable of monitoring many vehicle
systems and will alert you to potential vehicle problems and various
conditions with informational messages and/or warnings.
The message center is also used to program/configure the different
features of your vehicle. The message center display is located in the
instrument cluster.
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Note:Some items are optional and may not appear.
Settings
Driver Assist Traction Ctrl On or Off
Hill Start On or Off
Rear Park Aid On or Off
Lighting Rain Light On or Off
Dimming Automatic or Manual
Hdlamp delay Manual or xx Seconds
Display Nav. info Always off, On guidance or
Always on
Language Choose your applicable language
Distance Units Standard or metric
Temp Units Temperature Fahrenheit (°F) or
Celsius (°C)
Chimes Park Slot (park aid), Information, Warning
Convenience Compass Display On or Off
Calibrate Hold OK to
Calibrate
Zone (1–15) See the diagram
below to determine your magnetic
zone.
Determine which magnetic zone you
are in for your geographic location
by referring to the zone map, if
equipped.
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4
5
6 7 8 9 101112 13 14 15
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Settings (cont’d)
MyKey Create Hold OK to Create MyKey
Traction Ctrl Always On or User Selectable
Max Speed 80 MPH (130 km/h) or Off
Speed Warning 45 mph (75 km/h), 55 mph
(90 km/h), 65 mph (105 km/h) or
Off
Volume Limiter
Clear MyKeys Hold OK to Clear MyKeys
System Reset Hold OK to Reset System to Factory Default
Note:Some items are optional and may not appear.
System Check
The number of warnings will be listed first. All active warnings will
display first if applicable. The system check menu may appear different
based upon equipment options and current vehicle status. Use the
up/down arrow buttons to scroll through the list; press the right arrow
button to display specific information on the highlighted warning.
System warnings and status messages
SeeSystem warning and status messageslater in this chapter for more
information.
SYSTEM WARNINGS AND STATUS MESSAGES
System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your
vehicle’s operating systems.
Note:Depending on the vehicle options equipped with your vehicle, not
all of the messages will display or be available.
In the event of a multiple warning situation, the message center will
cycle the display to show all warnings by displaying each one for a few
seconds.
The message center will display the last selected feature if there are no
more warning messages.
Types of messages and warnings:
•Some messages will appear briefly to inform you of something you
may need to take action on or be informed of.
•Some messages will appear once and then again when the vehicle is
restarted.
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WARNING:Always remember to turn on your headlamps at
dusk or during inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp
(DRL) system does not activate the tail lamps and generally may not
provide adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate
your headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
With fog lamps:
Use to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel and all applicable
lit components in the vehicle during
headlamp and parking lamp
operation.
•Tapthetoporbottomofthe
control to brighten/dim all interior
lit components incrementally, or
•Press and hold the top or bottom
of the control until the desired lighting level is reached.
Note:If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or a new battery is
installed, the dimmer will set the illuminated components to the
maximum setting automatically. This will ensure that your displays are
visible under all lighting conditions. The brightness can then be adjusted
to the users preference.
Without fog lamps:
Use to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel and all applicable
lit components in the vehicle during
headlamp and parking lamp
operation.
•Tap the right control to brighten
all interior lit components
incrementally, or
•Press and hold the right control
until the desired lighting level is
reached.
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WARNING:Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep
out of children’s reach. Grasp the bulb by only its plastic base
and do not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the
bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated.
Note:If the bulb is accidentally touched, it should be cleaned with
rubbing alcohol before being used.
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs:
•Remove service cap on the
bottom of the lamp by turning it
counterclockwise
•Remove the bulb socket from the
headlamp assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
Replacing side marker bulbs:
•Remove service cap from the
upper outboard corner on the
backside of the headlamp
assembly
•Remove the bulb socket from the
headlamp assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
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