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Automatic high beam control.............................101
Front fog lamps......................................102
Directionindicators....................................103
Interior lamps........................................103
Windows and Mirrors 106
Power windows.......................................106
Exteriormirrors......................................108
Interiormirrors.......................................111
Sun visors..........................................111
Moonroof...........................................112
Instrument Cluster 114
Gauges.............................................114
Warning lamps and indicators............................115
Audible warnings and indicators..........................121
Information Displays 122
Controls............................................122
Trip computer........................................125
Information messages..................................133
Audio System 144
MyFord™ system.....................................146
Auxiliary input jack....................................152
USBport ...........................................154
Satellite radio information...............................155
Climate Control 158
Manual heating and air conditioning........................158
Dual automatic temperature control........................160
Auxiliary passenger climate control........................163
Rear window defroster.................................166
Cabin air filter.......................................166
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Seats 168
Sitting in the correct position............................168
Head restraints.......................................169
Front manual seats....................................172
Power seats.........................................173
Memory function......................................174
Heated seats.........................................175
Heated and cooled seats................................176
Rear seats..........................................178
Universal Garage Door Opener 189
Car2Uhome automation system..........................189
HomeLinkwireless control system........................194
Auxiliary Power Points 199
Storage Compartments 202
Center console.......................................202
Overhead console.....................................203
Starting and Stopping the Engine 204
Ignition switch.......................................205
Keyless starting......................................205
Engine block heater...................................208
Fuel and Refueling 210
Fuel quality.........................................211
Running out of fuel....................................213
Refueling ...........................................214
Fuel consumption.....................................216
Transmission 220
Automatic transmission.................................220
Hill start assist.......................................226
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When you select: You can:
G. OK Allows you to confirm commands with special
phone and media features. If your vehicle is
equipped with SYNC, refer to theSYNC
chapter for more information.
H. Eject Eject the CD.
I. Power and Volume Press the power control to turn the system on
and off.
Turn to adjust the volume.
J. CLOCK Set the time. Use the center arrow controls to
move between options and set time.
K. SOUND Allows you to adjust the sound settings
(Treble, Bass, Middle, Fade and Balance).
1. Press Menu.
2. Scroll until Audio is selected and press OK.
3. Scroll to select Sound and press OK.
L. MENU Allows you to access many functions of the
audio system. Refer toMenu structure
following this table.
M. PHONE Access SYNC phone features.
N. AUX Access your auxiliary input jack. Refer to
Auxiliary input jacklater in this chapter.
O. SIRIUS Access SIRIUS satellite radio features.
Menu Structure
Note:Depending on your system, some options may appear slightly
different, not at all or on-screen and able to be selected using the
function buttons.
Press MENU.
Press the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through the options (if
active).
Press the right arrow to enter a menu. Press the left arrow to exit a
menu.
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When you select: You can:
A. SOURCE Access different audio modes such as AM, FM
and A/V Input.
B. Seek/Reverse/Fast
ForwardIn radio mode,select a frequency band and
press one of the seek buttons. The system
stops at the first station it finds in that
direction.
In SIRIUS mode,select the previous or next
channel. If a specific category is selected,
(Jazz, Rock, News, etc.), use the SEEK
buttons find to the previous or next channel
in the selected category.
In CD mode,select the previous or next
track.
C. SOUND Allows you to adjust the sound settings
(Treble, Bass, Midrange, Fade and Balance).
D. TUNE +/TUNE -In radio mode,you can search the frequency
band in individual increments.
In SIRIUS mode,you can find the next or
previous available SIRIUS satellite station.
E. Power and Volume Press the power control to turn the system on
and off.
Turn to adjust the volume.
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
WARNING:Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that you
use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take
your 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.
WARNING:For safety reasons, do not connect or adjust the
settings on your portable music player while the vehicle is moving.
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WARNING:Store the portable music player in a secure location,
such as the center console or the glove box, when the vehicle is
in motion. Hard objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden
stop, which may increase the risk of serious injury. The audio extension
cable must be long enough to allow the portable music player to be
safely stored while the vehicle is in motion.
The auxiliary input jack (AIJ) allows
you to connect and play music from
your portable music player through
the vehicle speakers. You can use
any portable music player designed
for use with headphones. Your audio
extension cable must have male
1/8 in. (3.5 mm) connectors at each
end.
1. Make sure the vehicle, radio and portable music player are turned off
and the vehicle is in P (Park).
2. Plug the extension cable from the portable music player into the AIJ.
3. Turn on the radio. Select either a tuned FM station or a CD.
4. Adjust the volume as desired.
5. Turn on your portable music player and adjust its volume to 1/2.
6. Press AUX until LINE or LINE IN appears in the display. You should
hear music from your device even if it is low.
7. Adjust the volume on your portable music player until it reaches the
volume level of the FM station or CD. Do this by switching back and
forth between the AUX and FM or CD controls.
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AUXILIARY POWER POINTS
WARNING: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.
Note:Do not insert objects other than an accessory plug into the power
point. This will damage the outlet and blow the fuse.
Note:Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the
plug.
Note:Do not use the power point over the vehicle capacity of 12 volts
DC/180 watts or a fuse may blow.
Note:Do not use the power point for operating a cigarette lighter
element.
Note:Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered
by your warranty.
Note:Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used.
Run the engine for full capacity use of the power point . To prevent the
battery from being discharged:
•Do not use the power point longer than necessary when the engine is
not running.
•Do not leave devices plugged in overnight or when the vehicle is
parked for extended periods.
Locations
Power points may be found:
•on the front of the center console
•inside the utility compartment
•on the rear of the console, accessible from the rear seats
•in the cargo area.
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Power Point (110V AC) (if equipped)
WARNING:Do not keep electrical devices plugged in the
powerpoint whenever the device is not in use. Do not use any
extension cord with the 110V AC power point, since it will defeat the
safety protection design provided by the cap and twist tab. Doing so my
cause the powerpoint to overload due to powering multiple devices that
can reach beyond the 150W load limit and could result in fire or serious
injury.
Note:The cap should always be closed whenever the power point outlet
is not in use.
Note:The power point will turn off after 13 minutes if the ignition is on
without the engine running. Keep the engine running or cycle the
ignition to keep the power point on.
The 110V AC power point outlet is used for powering electrical devices
that require up to 150W. Exceeding the 150W limit will cause the power
point to cut off the power temporarily to provide overload protection.
The power point is located on the
back of the center console.
The power point is not designed for the following electric appliances;
they may not work properly:
•Cathode ray tube type televisions
•Motor loads, such as vacuum cleaners, electric saws and other electric
power tools, compressor-driven refrigerators, etc.
•Measuring devices, which process precise data, such as medical
equipment, measuring equipment, etc.
•Other appliances requiring an extremely stable power supply:
microcomputer-controlled electric blankets, touch sensor lamps, etc.
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The power point can switch to a fault mode when it is overloaded,
overheated, or shorted. Unplug your device and turn the ignition off then
on for overloading and shorting conditions. Let the system cool off, then
turn the ignition off then on for an overheating condition.
The power point can provide power whenever the ignition is on and the
green indicator light is on. The indicator light is located in the top left
corner of the power point.
When the green light is:
•on — power point is ready to supply power
•off — power point power supply is off; ignition is not on
•blinking — power point is in fault mode
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