Introduction 4
Instrument Cluster 12
Warning lights and chimes 12
Gauges 17
Message center 18
Entertainment Systems 37
AM/FM stereo with CD 37
MyFord Touch™ system 49
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) 50
USB port 51
Satellite radio information 54
SYNC58
Pairing your phone for the first time 64
Connecting a digital media player to SYNC88
Climate Controls 115
Manual heating and air conditioning 115
Rear window defroster 121
Lights 122
Headlamps 122
Turn signal control 126
Bulb replacement 128
Driver Controls 134
Windshield wiper/washer control 134
Steering wheel adjustment 135
Power windows 137
Mirrors 139
Speed control 141
Moon roof 144
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Voice command issues
Issue Possible
Cause(s)Possible Solution(s)
SYNC does not
understand what
I am saying.•You may be
using the wrong
voice commands.
•You may be
speaking too soon
or at the wrong
time.•Review the Phone voice
commands and the Media voice
commands at the beginning of
their respective chapters.
•Be aware that SYNC’s
microphone is either in your
rear mirror or in the headliner
just above the windshield.
SYNC does not
understand the
name of a song or
artist.•You may be
using the wrong
voice commands.
•You may not be
saying the name
exactly as it is
saved.
•The system
may not be
“reading” the
name the same
way you are
saying it.•Review the media voice
commands at the beginning of
the media chapter.
•Say the song or artist exactly
as they are listed. If you say,
“Play Artist Prince”, the system
will not play music by Prince
and the Revolution or Prince
and the New Power Generation.
•Ensure that you are saying
the complete title such as
“California remix featuring
Jennifer Nettles”.
•If the songs are saved in all
CAPS, you will have to spell
them. LOLA will require you to
say, “ Play L-O-L-A”
•Don’t use special characters in
the title as the system will not
recognize them.
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•The system’s microphone is either located in your rear view mirror or
in the headliner just above your windshield. Ensure that the
microphone area is kept free of obstructions.
•To better understand how the system interprets your phone book
contacts, select a contact and then scroll untilSpeak thisis selected
and press OK. The system will read the contact and you can better
understand how to say the contact for the next time.
•To better understand how the system interprets your media titles,
when the desired selection is playing, press
, and when prompted,
say “What’s playing?”. The system will read the title to you so that you
will know how to say the selection so that the system will understand.
SYNCcustomer support
If your questions are still not resolved, please contact SYNCcustomer
support, available Monday through Saturday: 8:30am-8:00pm EST. You
can also access on-line support on the web site during these same hours.
Note:Times are subject to change due to holidays.
In the United States, call: 1–888–270–1055
In Canada, call: 1–800–565–3673
SYNCEnd User License Agreement (EULA)
•You have acquired a device (“DEVICE”) that includes software
licensed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY from an affiliate of Microsoft
Corporation (“MS”). Those installed software products of MS origin, as
well as associated media, printed materials, and “online” or electronic
documentation (“MS SOFTWARE”) are protected by international
intellectual property laws and treaties. The MS SOFTWARE is licensed,
not sold. All rights reserved.
•The MS 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 FORD MOTOR
COMPANY. The additional software and systems of FORD MOTOR
COMPANY origin, as well as associated media, printed materials, and
“online” or electronic documentation (“FORD SOFTWARE”) are
protected by international intellectual property laws and treaties. The
FORD SOFTWARE is licensed, not sold. All rights reserved.
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5.Multifunction control:Turn to manually choose one of the following
air distribution modes:
•
(Panel):Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.
•
(Floor and Panel):Distributes air through the instrument panel
vents, demister vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents.
•
(Floor):Distributes air through the demister vents, floor vents
and rear seat floor vents.
•
(Floor/defrost):Distributes air through the windshield defroster
vents, de-mister vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents. The
system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window
fogging.
•
(Defrost):Distributes outside air through the windshield
defroster vents and demister vents. Can be used to clear the
windshield of fog and thin ice. The system will automatically provide
outside air to reduce window fogging.
6.
R(Rear defroster):Press to activate/deactivate the rear window
defroster. This button will also activate/deactivate the heated mirrors (if
equipped). Refer toRear window defrosterlater in this chapter for
more information.
Operating tips
•To reduce fog build-up on the windshield during humid weather,
select
(defrost) or(floor/defrost).
•To reduce humidity build-up inside the vehicle, do not drive with the
system off or with
(recirculated air) engaged and A/C off.
•Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the
airflow to the back seats.
•Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of
the windshield.
•To improve the time to reach comfort in hot weather, drive with the
windows slightly open for 2-3 minutes after start up or until the
vehicle has been “aired out.”
•A small amount of air may be felt from the floor vent regardless of the
air distribution setting that is selected.
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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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WINDSHIELD WIPERS
Move the lever down for a single
wipe.
Move the control up one
position for intermittent operation.
Adjust the rotary control to the
desired speed.
Move the control up two positions
for normal operation or three positions for high-speed wiping.
Rain-sensing wipers (if equipped)
The rain-sensing wipers will automatically activate when moisture is
present on the windshield and control is intermittent operation position.
Adjust the rotary control to the desired moisture sensitivity settings. The
speed of the rain-sensitive wipers will vary based on the amount of
moisture detected on the windshield and the sensitivity setting. There
are no interval (intermittent wipe) settings on vehicles with rain-sensing
wipers. The wipers will continue to wipe as long as the presence of
moisture is detected on the windshield. More or less wiping may occur
depending on humidity, mist or light rain, or road spray.
Keep the outside of the windshield clean, especially the area around the
rear view mirror where the sensor is located or rain sensor performance
may be affected.
Note:During winter driving conditions with ice, snow or a salty road
mist, inconsistent or unexpected wiping or smearing may occur. In these
conditions, you can lower the sensitivity to reduce the amount of
smearing or override the feature by selecting low- or high-speed wiping
or turning the wiper system off.
Note:The wipers must be turned off before entering a car wash.
Windshield washer
Pull the control toward you to activate the windshield washer.
Release the control to stop washer fluid spray. The wipers will operate
for a short time after the washer is turned off.
Courtesy wipe feature
One extra wipe will happen a few seconds after washing the front
window to clear any water that is dripping down from the top of the
windshield caused by the washing.
Note:Do not operate the washer when the washer reservoir is empty.
This may cause the washer pump to overheat. Check the washer fluid
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WARNING:Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is
moving.
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)
Lift the mirror cover to turn on the
visor mirror lamp.
CENTER CONSOLE
Your vehicle has a variety of console features. These include:
•Cupholders
•Utility compartment
•Auxiliary AV connections, USB port, SD slot (if equipped) (inside
utility compartment)
WARNING:Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects
can injure you in a collision.
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12V DC)
Power outlet is designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert
any other object in the power outlet as this will damage the
outlet and blow the fuse. Do not hang any type of accessory or
accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power
outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty.
The auxiliary power points can be found in the following locations:
•On the center console
•On the rear of the center console (if equipped)
Do not use the power point for operating the cigarette lighter element (if
equipped).
Note:Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette
lighter socket (if equipped). Improper use of the lighter can cause
damage not covered by your warranty, and can result in fire or serious
injury.
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2. Lift the switch again for one more second.
3. Press and hold the switch until the window is fully open, then release
the switch.
4. Lift and hold the switch until the window is fully closed.
5. Open the window and try to close it automatically.
6. Reset and repeat procedure if the window does not close
automatically.
Window lock
The window lock feature allows only
the driver and front passenger to
operate the power windows.
To lock out all the window controls
(except for the driver’s and front
passenger’s) press the control. A
light on the control will illuminate
when the windows are locked. Press
the control again to restore the window controls.
Accessory delay (if equipped)
With accessory delay, the window switches may be used for several
minutes after the ignition is turned off or until either front door is
opened.
INTERIOR MIRROR
The interior rear view mirror has two pivot points on the support arm
which lets you adjust the mirror up or down and from side to side.
WARNING:Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is in
motion.
Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror (if equipped)
The interior rear view mirror has an auto-dimming function. The
electronic day/night mirror will change from the normal (high reflective)
state to the non-glare (darkened) state when bright lights (glare) reach
the mirror. When the mirror detects bright light from behind the vehicle,
it will automatically adjust (darken) to minimize glare.
The mirror will automatically return to the normal state whenever the
vehicle is placed in R (Reverse) to ensure a bright clear view when
backing up.
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