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Accessory delay
With accessory delay, the window switches, audio system and moon roof
(if equipped) may be used for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is
turned off or until either front door is opened.
INTERIOR MIRROR
The interior rearview 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
The interior rear view mirror and a driver’s side exterior mirror have 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 interior mirror. When the interior
mirror detects bright light from behind the vehicle, the interior rear view
mirror and the driver’s side exterior mirror will automatically adjust
(darken) to minimize glare.
The mirrors will automatically return to the normal state whenever the
vehicle is placed in R (Reverse) to ensure a bright clear view when
backing up.
Do not block the sensors on the front and back of the interior
rear view mirror since this may impair proper mirror
performance.
Note:A rear center passenger and/or raised rear center headrest (if
equipped) may also block the light from reaching the sensor.
Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh
abrasives, fuel or other petroleum-based cleaning products.
Note:If equipped with a rearview camera system, a video image will
display in the mirror or the navigation system display (if equipped) when
the vehicle is put in R (Reverse). As you shift into any other gear from R
(Reverse), the image will remain for a few seconds and then turn off.
Refer toRearview camera systemin theDrivingchapter.
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
Radio control features
– VOL + (Volume):Press to
decrease or increase the volume.
(Seek):Press to select
the previous/next radio station
preset, CD track or satellite radio
station preset depending on which
media mode you are in.
MEDIA:Press repeatedly to scroll
through available audio modes.
SYNCsystem hands free
control features
Press
briefly to use the voice
command feature. You will hear a
tone and LISTENING will appear in
the radio display. Press and
hold
to exit voice command.
Press
to activate phone mode or
answer a phone call. Press VOL + or
to adjust volume. Press and
hold
to end a call or exit phone mode.
Press
to scroll through various menus and selections. Press
OK to confirm your selection.
For further information on the SYNCsystem, refer to theSYNC
supplement.
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Navigation system/SYNChands
free control features (if
equipped)
Press
control briefly until the
voice
icon appears on the
Navigation display to use the voice
command feature.
Press
to activate phone mode or
answer a phone call. Press VOL + or
to adjust volume. Press and
hold
to exit phone mode or end a call.
For further information on the Navigation system/SYNCsystem, refer to
theNavigation SystemandSYNCsupplements.
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
You can move the glass panel of the moon roof back to open or tilt up
(from the closed position) to ventilate the vehicle.
WARNING:Do not let children play with the moon roof or leave
children unattended in the vehicle. They may seriously hurt
themselves.
To open the moon roof:
The moon roof is equipped with an
automatic, one-touch, express
opening, closing and venting feature.
Press and release the rear portion of
the control. To stop motion at any
time during the one-touch
operation, press the control a
second time.
WARNING:When closing the moon roof, you should verify that
it is free of obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are
not in the proximity of the moon roof opening.
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MYKEY
The MyKeyfeature allows you to program a restricted driving mode to
promote good driving habits. All but one of the keys programmed to the
vehicle can be activated as a MyKey. The key will remain restricted
until MyKeyis cleared. Any remaining keys are referred to as an
“administrator key” or admin key. The admin key can be used to create a
MyKey, program optional MyKeysettings, and clear the MyKey
feature. When the MyKeyfeature is enabled the user can use system
check in the message center to see how many MyKeysand admin keys
are programmed to the vehicle, and see the total distance the vehicle has
been driven with the MyKeyactive.
MyKeyrestricted features
Standard settings – these settings cannot be changed
•Belt-Mindercannot be disabled. The audio system will be muted
whenever Belt-Minderis activated until the safety belts are buckled.
Refer to theSeating and Safety Restraintschapter for a detailed
description of Belt-Minderoperation.
•Low fuel warnings are displayed in the message center followed by a
chime when the distance to empty value reaches 75 miles (120 km).
•The following systems, if equipped, cannot be turned off: reverse
sensing system, Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with cross
traffic alert and collision warning system.
Optional settings – these settings can be changed
•Vehicle speed is limited to 80 mph (130 km/h). Visual warnings are
displayed followed by a chime when the vehicle speed has reached
80 mph (130 km/h).
•Visual warnings are displayed followed by a chime when a preselected
vehicle speed of 45, 55 or 65 mph (75, 90, or 105 km/h) is exceeded.
•The maximum volume of the audio system is limited to 45%. MYKEY
VOLUME LIMITED will be displayed in the audio system display when
attempting to exceed the limited volume.
•The AdvanceTracsystem cannot be turned off. When this optional
setting is on, the MyKeyuser will not be able to deactivate the
system.Note:It may be beneficial to deactivate the AdvanceTrac
system if the vehicle is stuck in snow, mud or sand.
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Create a MyKey
To program MyKeyon one of the keys programmed to the vehicle,
insert the key that you want to make a MyKeyinto the ignition and
turn the ignition on. Use the message center buttons to do the following:
1. Press SETUP until Create MyKey is displayed.
2. Press RESET to show Confirm and then follow the on-screen
directions.
MyKeyis successfully programmed. Make sure you label it so you can
distinguish it from the admin keys.Note:To program the optional
settings go to Step 2 in theProgramming MyKeyOptional Settings
section. If your vehicle is equipped with remote start, see theUsing
MyKeywith Remote Start Systemssection.
Note:The MyKeycan be cleared within the same key cycle that it was
created, otherwise a standard key (administrator key) is required to
clear the MyKeyprogramming. To clear all MyKeysgo to Step 2 in the
Clear MyKeysection.
Programming MyKeyoptional settings
Turn the ignition on using an admin key and do the following:
1. Press SETUP until the feature you want to change is highlighted.
2. Press RESET to select the item.
3. Press SETUP to scroll through the list of options and then reset to
select it.
Clear MyKey
To reset all MyKeysas admin keys, start the vehicle using an admin key
and then press SETUP to choose the Clear MyKey option in the settings
menu. Press RESET to select Clear MyKey and then press and hold
RESET to confirm clear.
Check MyKeysystem status
The vehicle system check will provide the status of the following MyKey
parameters. Press SETUP to reach System Check. Then press RESET
and the message center will cycle through the vehicle systems. The
following items will display for MyKey:
•MyKey Used — This is shown when at least one MyKey is
programmed.
MyKey Miles —This will be displayed on the right side of the cluster
when MyKey Used is displayed on the left side of the cluster. This
odometer only tracks mileage when a MyKeyis used. If mileage does
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not accumulate as expected, then the MyKeyis not being used by the
intended user. The only way to reset this odometer to zero is by
clearing MyKey. If this odometer is lower than the last time you
checked, then the MyKeysystem has been recently cleared.
•# MyKey(S) Programmed — Indicates how many MyKeysare
programmed to the vehicle. Can be used to detect deletion of a
MyKey.
•# Admin Key(s) Programmed — Indicates how many admin keys are
programmed to the vehicle. Can be used to detect if an additional
spare key has been programmed to the vehicle.
Refer toMessage centerin theInstrument Clusterchapter for MyKey
system warnings displays.
Using MyKeywith remote start systems
MyKeyis not compatible with non-Ford approved aftermarket remote
start systems. If you choose to install a remote start system please see
your authorized dealer for a Ford approved remote start system.
When using a Ford-approved remote start system, the default settings
will recognize the remote start system as an additional admin key with
its associated privileges. Program the remote start system as a MyKey
in addition to the key that has already been programmed as a MyKey.
To program the remote start system as MyKey, do the following:
1. Enter the vehicle and close all doors.
2. Remote start the vehicle using a remote start fob.
3. Follow the steps in theCreate a MyKeysection.
Note:For all vehicles, the number of MyKeys programmed or keys
programmed that are displayed in the MyKeysystem status will include
the remote start system as an additional key in the total count. See the
Check MyKeysystem statussection.
Note:For all vehicles with remote start installed, it is possible to
program all ’real’ keys as MyKeys, in which case, you will need to use
your remote start system to reset all MyKeysas admin keys by doing
the following:
1. Enter the vehicle, close all doors.
2. Remote start the vehicle using your remote start fob.
3. Follow the steps in theClear MyKeysection.
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•Press the driver or passenger
interior door lock control while
the door is open, then close the
door.
•Press the 7•8 and 9•0
controls on the keyless entry pad
at the same time to lock the
doors (driver’s door must be
closed).
There is a 20 second countdown when any of the above actions occur
before the vehicle becomes armed.
Each door, the hood or the trunk is armed individually, and if any are
open, they must be closed for the system to enter the 20 second
countdown.
The turn signal lamps will flash once when all doors, the hood and the
trunk are closed indicating the vehicle is locked and entering the
20 second countdown.
Disarming the system
You can disarm the system by any of the following actions:
•Unlock the doors by using the remote entry transmitter portion of
your Integrated Keyhead Transmitter.
•Unlocking the doors using the keyless entry keypad (if equipped).
•Turn ignition to the on position with a valid SecuriLockkey.
•Press the panic control on the remote entry transmitter portion of
your IKT. This will only shut off the horn and turn lamps when the
alarm is sounding. The alarm system will still be armed.
If using a key in the driver’s door to unlock the vehicle, a chime will
sound and the message center will display TO STOP ALARM START
VEHICLE when you open the door and you will have 12 seconds to
disarm the alarm system using any of the actions above, otherwise the
alarm will trigger.
Pressing the power door unlock control within the 20 second prearmed
mode will return the vehicle to a disarmed state.
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When the traction control system is off, the stability control off light will
illuminate steadily. Pressing the stability control switch again will turn off
the stability control off light.
In R (Reverse), ABS and the engine and brake traction control features
will continue to function; however, ESC is disabled.
AdvanceTracFeatures
Control
switch
functionsStability
control
lightStability
control off
lightESCTraction
control
Default at
start-upIlluminated
during bulb
checkIlluminated
during bulb
checkEnabled Enabled
Control switch
pressed
momentarilyNot
illuminatedIlluminated
solidEnabled Disabled
Control switch
pressed again
after
deactivationNot
illuminatedNot
illuminatedEnabled Enabled
STEERING
Your vehicle is equipped with an electric power steering (EPS) system.
There is no fluid reservoir to check or fill.
If your vehicle loses electrical power while you are driving (or if the
ignition is turned off), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes
more effort. Under extreme usage conditions, the steering effort may
increase. This occurs to prevent overheating and permanent damage to
your steering system. If this should occur, you will neither lose the ability
to steer the vehicle manually nor will it cause permanent damage.
Typical steering and driving maneuvers will allow the system to cool and
steering assist will return to normal.
The EPS system has diagnostic checks that continuously monitor the
EPS system to ensure proper operation. When a system error is
detected, the following message SERVICE POWER STEERING, SERVICE
POWER STEERING NOW or POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT may
display in the message center, refer to theMessage centerin theDriver
Controlschapter for more information.
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