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SPECIAL NOTICES
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered by
your vehicle’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty, refer to theWarranty
Guidethat is provided to you along with your Owner’s Guide.
Special instructions
For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic
controls.
WARNING:Please read the sectionAirbag Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS)in theSeating and Safety Restraints
chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could
result in personal injury.
WARNING:Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats
shouldNEVERbe placed in front of an active passenger airbag.
DATA RECORDING
Service Data Recording
Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting and
storing diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentially
includes information about the performance or status of various systems
and modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake
systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford
Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may
access or share among them vehicle diagnostic information received
through a direct connection to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing
your vehicle. For U.S. only (if equipped), if you choose to use the SYNC
Vehicle Health Report, you consent that certain diagnostic information
may also be accessed electronically by Ford Motor Company and Ford
authorized service facilities, and that the diagnostic information may be
used for any purpose. See yourSYNCsupplement for more information.
Introduction
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•Audio Menu:Scroll to select Audio and then move right to enter the
menu. Scroll to select from:
•SCV level (if equipped):Scroll to select Speed compensated
volume and move right to enter the menu. This feature
automatically adjusts the volume to compensate for speed and
wind noise. You can set the system between off and +7.
•Sound:Scroll to select Sound and press OK to enter the menu.
Scroll to select from Treble, Bass, Middle, Fade and Balance
options. When the desired option is chosen, scroll to increase or
decrease the levels.
•Occupancy mode (if equipped):Scroll to select Occupancy
mode and move right or press OK to enter. Then, scroll to select
from All seats or Driver seat. Occupancy mode optimizes sound
quality for the chosen seating position. Press OK to confirm your
selection.
•DSP Equalizer:Scroll to select DSP Equalizer and then move
right or press OK to enter. Then, select from options such as Rock,
Pop, Classic, equalizer off, etc.
•CD compression:Scroll to select CD compression and then move
right or press OK to enter. Scroll to select from on or off settings.
Compression brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more
consistent listening level.
•RBDS:Scroll to select RBDS and to turn on or off. When turned
on, this feature allows you to receive station identification or
program type from RBDS-equipped FM radio stations.
•Clock Settings:Scroll to select Clock Settings then press OK or
more right to enter the menu. Scroll to select from: Set Time, Set
Date and 12/24 hour mode.
•Display Settings:Scroll to select Display Settings and then move
right to enter the menu. Select ’Dimming’ and choose to have the
display in ‘Automatic’ mode or ’daylight’ mode.
8.SOUND:Press to access Treble, Bass, Middle, Fade (if equipped) and
Balance menu options. When the desired option is chosen, press
/
to increase or decrease the levels. Press OK to set or press MENU to
exit.
9.AUXPress to access LINE IN (auxiliary input jack) mode.
10.RADIO:Press repeatedly to select AM/FM1/FM2 frequency bands.
You can also press RADIO to return to the radio base screen when
browsing.
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Safety information
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 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.
•Do not attempt to service or repair SYNC. See your authorized
dealer.
•Do not operate playing devices if the power cords and/or cables are
broken, split or damaged. Carefully place cords and/or cables where
they will not be stepped on or interfere with the operation of pedals,
seats and/or compartments, or safe driving abilities.
•Do not leave playing devices in the vehicle in extreme conditions as it
could cause damage to your device. Refer to your device’s user guide
for further information.
•Ensure that you review your device’s user guide before using with
SYNC.
Privacy information
When a cellular phone is connected to SYNC, SYNCcreates a profile
within your vehicle that is linked to that cellular phone. This profile is
created in order to offer you more cellular features and to operate more
efficiently. Among other things, this profile may contain data about your
cellular phone book, text messages (read and unread), and call history,
including history of calls when your cell phone was not connected to
SYNC. In addition, if you connect a media device, SYNCcreates and
retains an index of media content supported by SYNC. SYNCalso
records a short development log of approximately 10 minutes of all
recent SYNCactivity. The log profile and other SYNCdata may be
used to improve SYNCand help diagnose any problems that may occur.
The cellular profile, media device index, and development log will remain
in the vehicle unless you delete it and are generally accessible only in
the vehicle when the cellular phone or media player is connected. If you
no longer plan to use SYNCor the vehicle, we recommend you perform
a Master Reset to erase all information stored in SYNC.
SYNCdata cannot be accessed without special equipment and access to
the vehicle’s SYNCmodule. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada
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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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4.(Recirculated air):Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation
in cabin. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time to cool down
the interior of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesired odors
from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculated air engages
automatically when MAX A/C is selected or can be engaged manually in
any airflow mode except
(defrost). Recirculated air may turn off
automatically in all airflow modes except MAX A/C to reduce fog
potential.
5.
(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.
6.
(Panel):Press to distribute air through the instrument panel
vents.
7.
(Floor):Distributes air through the demister vents and front and
rear seat floor vents.
8.A/C:Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with
recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages
automatically in some modes.
9.
(Fan speed control):Press to manually decrease the fan speed.
10.AUTO:Press to engage full automatic operation. Once you select
your desired temperature using the temperature control, the system will
then automatically determine fan speed, airflow distribution, A/C on or
off, and outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to reach
and maintain the desired temperature.
Driver setting:Turn this knob to increase/decrease the temperature for
the entire vehicle cabin (single zone). When the system is in single zone,
MONO will appear in the display. If the passenger side control (3) is
activated, then dual zone will be active, and this control will only adjust
temperature settings for the driver side. To return to single zone (MONO
mode), press and hold AUTO.
11.
(Fan speed control):Press to manually increase the fan speed.
Operating tips
•To reduce fog build-up on the windshield during humid weather,
select
(defrost).
•To reduce humidity build-up inside the vehicle: do not drive with the
system off or with recirculated air engaged.
•Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the
airflow to the back seats.
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FRONT SEATS
WARNING:Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to
slide under the seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal
injuries in the event of a collision.
WARNING:Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to
reduce the risk of injury in a collision or sudden stop.
WARNING:Before returning the seatback to its original
position, make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped
behind the seatback. After returning the seatback to its original
position, pull on the seatback to ensure that it has fully latched. An
unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or
collision.
WARNING:Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the
vehicle is moving.
WARNING:Always drive and ride with your seatback upright
and the lap belt snug and low across the hips.
Adjustable head restraints
Your vehicle is equipped with front row head restraints that are vertically
adjustable.
WARNING:To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a
crash, the driver and passenger occupants should not sit in
and/or operate the vehicle, until the head restraint is placed in its
proper position. The driver should never adjust the head restraint
while the vehicle is in motion.
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WARNING:To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a
crash, head restraints must be installed properly.
Adjusting the front manual seats
WARNING:Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the
vehicle is moving.
WARNING:Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat
back reclined too far can take off weight from the seat cushion
and affect the decision of the passenger sensing system, resulting in
serious injury or death in a crash. Always sit upright against your
seatback, with your feet on the floor.
WARNING:To reduce the risk of possible serious injury: Do not
hang objects off seat back or stow objects in map pocket (if
equipped) when a child is in the front passenger seat. Do not place
objects underneath the front passenger seat or between the seat and
the center console (if equipped). Check the “passenger airbag off” or
“pass airbag off” indicator lamp for proper airbag status. Refer toFront
passenger sensing systemchapter for additional details. Failure to
follow these instructions may interfere with the front passenger seat
sensing system.
•Fore-aft adjustment
Pull the lever located under the
front edge of the seat to move the
seat forward or backward.
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Lumbar adjustment (if equipped)
Use the lever to adjust the lumbar
of the seatback.
Heated seats (if equipped)
WARNING:Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin
because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord
injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion, or other physical
conditions, must exercise care when using the seat heater. The seat
heater may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used
for long periods of time. Do not place anything on the seat that
insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion, because this may
cause the seat heater to overheat. Do not puncture the seat with pins,
needles, or other pointed objects because this may damage the heating
element which may cause the seat heater to overheat. An overheated
seat may cause serious personal injury.
Note:Do not do the following:
•Place heavy objects on the seat
•Operate the seat heater if water or any other liquid is spilled on the
seat. Allow the seat to dry thoroughly.
•Operate the heated seats unless the engine is running. Doing so could
drain the vehicle’s battery.
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