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Warning symbols on your vehicle
When you see this symbol, it is
imperative that you consult the
relevant section of this guide before
touching or attempting adjustment
of any kind.
Protecting the environment
We must all play our part in
protecting the environment. Correct
vehicle usage and the authorized
disposal of waste, cleaning and
lubrication materials are significant
steps towards this aim. Information in this respect is highlighted in this
guide with the tree symbol.
CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING:Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and
certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. In addition, 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
Certain components of this vehicle such as airbag modules, seat belt
pretensioners, and button cell batteries may contain Perchlorate Material
– Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
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.
Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in oils since
these additives may prevent piston ring seating. SeeEngine oilin the
Maintenance and Specificationschapter for more information on oil
usage.
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WARNING:Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that you
use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take
your focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle.
We recommend against the use of any handheld device while driving
and that you comply with all applicable laws.
EXPORT UNIQUE (NON–UNITED STATES/CANADA) VEHICLE
SPECIFIC INFORMATION
For your particular global region, your vehicle may be equipped with
features and options that are different from the features and options that
are described in this Owner’s Guide. A market unique supplement may
be supplied that complements this book. By referring to the market
unique supplement, if provided, you can properly identify those features,
recommendations and specifications that are unique to your vehicle. This
Owner’s Guide is written primarily for the U.S. and Canadian Markets.
Features or equipment listed as standard may be different on units built
for Export.Refer to this Owner’s Guide for all other required
information and warnings.
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WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
Instrument cluster with standard measure shown; metric similar
Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may
become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light may
illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions.
Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure they
work. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, refer to the
respective system warning light for additional information.
Note:Some warning indicators are reconfigurable telltales (RTT). These
indicators display in the message center and function the same as a
warning light but do not display on startup.
Warning and status messages will also display in the message center and
may be accompanied by various warning lights. SeeSystem warning
and status messageslater in this chapter for more information.
Service engine soon:Theservice
engine soonindicator light
illuminates when the ignition is first
turned to the on position to check
the bulb and to indicate whether the vehicle is ready for
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing. Normally, the “service engine soon”
light will stay on until the engine is cranked, then turn itself off if no
malfunctions are present. However, if after 15 seconds the “service
engine soon” light blinks eight times, it means that the vehicle is not
ready for I/M testing. See theReadiness for Inspection/Maintenance
(I/M) testingin theMaintenance and Specificationschapter.
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10 0
12 0
14 0
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15 0
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14 0
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18 0
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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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Trip 1 and 2
Trip odometer — shows the accumulated trip distance. Displayed in
the lower line denoted by a 1: or 2:.
Trip timer — shows the elapsed trip time. This timer will stop when
the vehicle is turned off and will restart when the vehicle is restarted.
Distance to empty — shows the approximate distance the vehicle can
travel before running out of fuel.
Average fuel
economy —
shows the
average
distance
traveled per
unit of fuel
used for a given
trip.Economy Overview— better economy is displayed by
more solid pedals in the flower graphic.
Ford EcoMode
Press OK for
More InfoFord EcoMode Anticipation—
Smooth Driving Saves Fuel
Ford EcoMode Speed
Ford EcoMode Shifting (manual
transmission only) Early Shifting
Saves Fuel
*Ford EcoMode See Manual for
More Tips
Outside air temperature — displays the outside air temperature only if
it not visible in the current view.
Total odometer— shows the vehicle’s total accumulated distance
driven.
*Ford EcoMode operation— this system assists the driver in more
efficient driving by monitoring: shifting, driving speeds and anticipation
of start/stop (traffic conditions). Better economy is displayed by more
solid pedals in the flower graphic; the more efficiently you drive, the
more pedals will be earned. Resetting the average fuel economy value
will reset the EcoMode also.
•Anticipation: adjusting your vehicle’s speed and the distance to other
vehicles without the need for heavy braking or acceleration will
improve fuel economy.
•Speed: higher speeds use more fuel. Reducing your cruising speed on
open roads will improve fuel economy.
•Shifting: early shifting saves fuel and using the proper gear for a given
speed increases fuel economy.
Press and hold OK on the current screen to reset the respective trip,
distance, time and average fuel economy (and EcoMode).
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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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Trip 1 and 2
Average fuel
economy —
shows the
average distance
traveled per unit
of fuel used for a
given trip.Ford EcoMode
(Better
economy is
displayed by
more solid
pedals in the
flower graphic)Anticipation
Speed
Shifting (manual transmission
only)
OK = More Anticipation
Smooth Driving
Saves Fuel
Speed Current
Score
Early Shifting
Saves Fuel
*Ford EcoMode
See Manual for
More Tips
Outside air temperature — displays the outside air temperature only if
it not visible in the current view.
Total odometer— shows the vehicle’s total accumulated distance
driven.
*Ford EcoMode operation— this system assists the driver in more
efficient driving by monitoring: shifting, driving speeds and anticipation
of start/stop (traffic conditions). Better economy is displayed by more
solid pedals in the flower graphic; the more efficiently you drive, the
more pedals will be earned. Resetting the average fuel economy value
will reset the EcoMode also.
•Anticipation: adjusting your vehicle’s speed and the distance to other
vehicles without the need for heavy braking or acceleration will
improve fuel economy.
•Speed: higher speeds use more fuel. Reducing your cruising speed on
open roads will improve fuel economy.
•Shifting: early shifting saves fuel and using the proper gear for a given
speed increases fuel economy.
Press and hold OK on the current screen to reset the respective trip,
distance, time and average fuel economy (and EcoMode).
Information
MyKey Distance Driven (if MyKey is programmed)
MyKey Information (number of MyKeys and admin keys programmed)
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AUDIO SYSTEMS
AM/FM single CD/MP3 system (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.
One hour mode:Press the ON/OFF control to operate the system with
the ignition turned off; the system will automatically turn off after one
hour.
Setting the clock:Press the H or M buttons on the outside of the
multifunction to access the clock settings. Once you are in the clock
setting, press the H or M button repeatedly until the desired number
appears. Press OK to confirm and close.
1.OK:Press the arrow buttons to scroll through various menu selections
and press OK to select or un-select your choice.
2.Clock:Press to set the clock. Press
/to select the hour or
minutes. Press
/to increase/decrease the time.
3.INFO:Press to access any available radio or CD information.
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