Peace of mind
•Keyless entry keypad
•Cargo shade
•Vehicle security systems
•Locking gas plug for capless fuel system
•Wheel locks
•Remote start
•Parking sensors*
*Ford Licensed Accessories (FLA) are warranted by the accessory
manufacturer’s warranty. Ford Licensed Accessories are fully designed
and developed by the accessory manufacturer and have not been
designed or tested to Ford Motor Company engineering requirements.
Contact your Ford dealer for details regarding the manufacturer’s limited
warranty and/or a copy of the FLA product limited warranty offered by
the accessory manufacturer.
For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in
mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle:
•When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your
vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of
the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety
Compliance Certification label). Consult your authorized dealer for
specific weight information.
•The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian Radio
Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulate the use of mobile
communications systems — such as two-way radios, telephones and
theft alarms - that are equipped with radio transmitters. Any such
equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC
regulations and should be installed only by a qualified service
technician.
•Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your
vehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive
use.
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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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