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Gracenote 2007
FCC ID: KMHSYNCG2 IC: 1422A-SYNCG2
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
WARNING:Changes or modifications not expressively approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment. The term “IC:” before the radio
certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical
specifications were met.
The antenna used for this transmitter must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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Blind Spot Information
System ....................................... 268
Booster seats ............................... 23
Brakes ........................................ 234
anti-lock ................................... 235
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ............... 235
brake warning light ................ 235
fluid, checking and adding .... 336
fluid, refill capacities .............. 393
fluid, specifications ................. 393
lubricant specifications .......... 393
parking .................................... 235
shift interlock .......................... 224
trailer ....................................... 292
C
Capacities for refilling
fluids .......................................... 393
Car2UHome Automation
System ....................................... 189
Cargo net ................................... 279
CD .............................. 146, 150–151
CD player .......................... 144, 501
CD voice commands ................. 501
Cell phone use ............................ 16
Changing a tire ......................... 383
Child safety restraints .......... 30, 32
Child safety seats
attaching with tether
straps ......................................... 32
automatic locking mode
(retractor) ................................. 40
LATCH ....................................... 30
Child safety seats -
booster seats ............................... 23
Cleaning the touchscreen ........ 475Cleaning your vehicle ............... 350
engine compartment .............. 352
instrument panel .................... 354
interior ..................................... 353
plastic parts ............................ 351
washing .................................... 350
waxing ..................................... 352
wheels ...................................... 355
wiper blades ............................ 353
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) .......... 158
Climate voice commands ......... 538
Clock .................................. 146, 527
Collision Warning System ......... 273
Console ...................................... 202
overhead .................................. 203
rear .......................................... 202
Coolant
checking and adding .............. 328
refill capacities ........................ 393
specifications .......................... 393
Cross Traffic Alert .................... 268
Cruise control ........................... 253
Customer Assistance ................ 300
Ford Extended Service
Plan .................................. 403, 406
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada .............. 309
Getting roadside assistance ... 300
Getting the service you
need ......................................... 305
Ordering additional owner’s
literature ................................. 311
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ................................... 309
Customizing your home
screen ........................................ 474
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G
Garage door opener .................. 189
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............ 215
Gauges ............................... 114–115
odometer ................................. 125
trip odometer .......................... 125
H
Hazard flashers ......................... 301
HD Radio™ ............................... 489
Headlamps
aiming ...................................... 342
bulb specifications .................. 349
flash to pass .............................. 98
high beam ......................... 98, 101
Head restraints ......................... 169
Heated steering wheel .............. 536
Heating ...................... 158, 160, 162
Help ............................................ 535
Hill descent mode ..................... 240
Hill start assist .......................... 226
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................ 193
Home screen ............................. 474
Hood .......................................... 324
How to use voice commands ... 481
I
Ignition ............................... 205, 392
Illuminated visor mirror ... 111–112
Information displays ................. 122
Infotainment display ................. 479Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................ 219
Instrument panel
cleaning ................................... 354
cluster ...................................... 115
Intelligent Access Key ................ 62
J
Jack ............................................ 383
positioning ............................... 383
storage ..................................... 383
Joining two calls
(multiparty/conference call) .... 435
Jump-starting your vehicle ...... 302
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ..................................... 78
keypad ....................................... 84
locking and unlocking doors .... 85
programming entry code ......... 84
Keys ....................................... 62, 86
positions of the ignition ......... 205
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................ 349
headlamps, flash to pass .......... 98
interior lamps ................. 103–104
Lane keeping system ................ 264
LATCH anchors ........................... 30
Liftgate ............................ 76, 80–81
Lights, warning and indicator .. 115
Listening to music .................... 486
Loading instructions ................. 287
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Loading pictures ....................... 527
Load limits ................................. 280
Locks
autolock ..................................... 78
childproof .................................. 36
doors .......................................... 75
Lubricant specifications ........... 393
Lug nuts .................................... 391
M
Making and receiving calls ....... 510
MAP DVD - Loading and
Unloading .................................. 510
Map icons .................................. 546
Map mode .................................. 545
Map preferences ....................... 544
Map updates .............................. 549
Media Bluetooth menu options
(adding, connecting, deleting,
turning on/off) .......................... 463
Message center ......................... 122
warning messages ........... 126, 133
Mirrors ............................... 108, 111
fold away ................................. 108
programmable memory ............ 64
side view mirrors (power) ..... 108
Moon roof .................................. 112
Motorcraftparts .............. 350, 397
MyFord Touch™ system .......... 472
MyKey .......................................... 69
N
Navigation features ................... 539
Navigation voice commands .... 549Notifications .............................. 522
O
Overdrive ................................... 225
P
Pairing other phones ........ 432, 510
Pairing your phone ................... 509
Pairing your phone for
the first time ..................... 431, 509
Parental MyKey programming ... 69
Park Assist ................................ 244
Parking brake ............................ 235
Parts
(see Motorcraftparts) ........... 397
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ................... 53
Phone Bluetooth menu options
(adding, connecting, deleting,
turning on/off) .......................... 443
Phone redial .............................. 436
Phone settings .................. 514, 531
Phone voice commands ............ 515
Playing music (by artist,
album, genre, playlist,
tracks, similar) .......................... 461
POI categories ........................... 541
Point of Interest (POI) ............. 541
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ............................... 314
Power door locks ........................ 75
Power liftgate .............................. 81
Power mirrors ........................... 108
Powerpoint ................................ 199
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Power steering .......................... 277
Power Windows ......................... 106
Privacy information .......... 428, 478
Push button start system ......... 205
Putting a call on/off hold ......... 435
Q
Quick touch buttons ................. 548
R
Radio .......................... 146, 150–151
AM/FM ..................................... 487
Single CD ................ 146, 150–151
Radio reception ......................... 144
Radio voice commands ............. 493
Rear view camera
display ................................ 248, 528
Rear window
defroster .................... 158, 160, 162
Receiving a text
message ............................. 438, 513
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints
for children .................................. 25
Relays ................................ 313–314
Remote entry system
illuminated entry ...................... 79
locking/unlocking doors ........... 75
opening the trunk ..................... 76
replacing the batteries ............. 63
Reverse sensing system ........... 243
Roadside assistance .................. 300
Roll stability control ................. 238
Roof rack ................................... 279
Route preferences .................... 544S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............ 47
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) ......... 39, 42
Safety defects, reporting .......... 312
Safety information ............ 427, 476
Safety restraints .............. 39–40, 42
Belt-Minder............................. 43
Belt-Minder,
deactivating/activating ............. 44
extension assembly .................. 42
for adults ............................. 39–40
for children ......................... 20, 25
inflatable safety belt ................. 46
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................ 53
safety belt maintenance ........... 47
seat belt maintenance .............. 47
warning light and chime .......... 43
Safety restraints -
LATCH anchors ........................... 30
Safety seats for children ...... 20, 25
Safety Compliance
Certification Label .................... 398
Satellite Radio ................... 146, 494
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log ............. 412
SD card ...................... 154, 502, 539
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ............... 39
Seats .......................................... 178
child safety seats ................ 20, 25
climate control ........................ 177
easy access/easyout feature .. 175
front seats ............... 172–173, 176
heated ...................................... 175
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terminology ............................. 363
tire grades ............................... 363
treadwear ........................ 362, 372
Touchscreen features
(climate) .................................... 536
Towing ....................... 288, 293–294
recreational towing ................. 294
trailer towing .......................... 288
wrecker .................................... 293
Traction control ........................ 236
Traffic, Directions and
Information ................................ 451
Traffic preferences ................... 544
Trailer sway control .................. 288
Transmission
brake-shift interlock (BSI) .... 224
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) ..................... 333–334
fluid, refill capacities .............. 393
lubricant specifications .......... 393
Turn signal ................................ 103
U
Universal garage door opener .. 189
USB port ............................ 154, 502
Using privacy mode .................. 435V
Vehicle health report ........ 449, 525
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) .......................................... 397
Vehicle loading .......................... 280
Ventilating your vehicle ........... 208
Voice commands in media
mode .......................................... 455
Voice commands in phone
mode .......................................... 433
Voice recognition ...................... 480
W
Warning lights (see Lights) ..... 115
Washer fluid .............................. 336
Water, Driving through ............. 297
Wi-Fi .......................................... 532
Windows
power ....................................... 106
rear wiper/washer ..................... 97
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers .......................................... 96
checking and adding fluid ..... 336
replacing wiper blades ........... 340
Wrecker towing ......................... 293
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