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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Menu structure
RadioScan
RBDS/RDS Set category
SIRIUS optionsScan
Show ESN
Channel guide Tune channel
Skip channel
Lock channel
Set category
Alerts
Unlock all stations
Skip no stations
Parental lock (PIN)
Audio settingsSCV level
Sound
CDScan all
Scan folder
CD compression
Display settingsDimming Automatic
Daylight
Language English
French
Spanish
Temp setting Fahrenheit
Celsius
Clock settingsSet time
Set date
12/24 hour
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Battery relearn
Because your vehicle’s engine is electronically controlled by a computer,
some control conditions are maintained by power from the battery. When
the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the engine must
relearn its idle and fuel trim strategy for optimum driveability and
performance. To begin this process:
1. With the vehicle at a complete stop, set the parking brake.
2. Put the gearshift lever in P (Park), turn off all accessories and start
the engine.
3. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
4. Allow the engine to idle for at least one minute.
5. Turn the A/C on and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute.
6. Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process.
•The vehicle may need to be driven to relearn the idle and fuel trim
strategy.
•Note:If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim, the idle
quality of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idle trim is
eventually relearned.
When the battery is disconnected or a new battery installed, the
transmission must relearn its adaptive strategy. As a result of this, the
transmission may shift firmly. This operation is considered normal and
will not affect function or durability of the transmission. Over time the
adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation to its
optimum shift feel.
If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed,
the clock and the preset radio stations must be reset once the battery is
reconnected.
Always dispose of automotive batteries in a responsible manner. Follow
your local authorized standards for disposal. Call your local authorized
recycling center to find out more about recycling automotive batteries.
Battery management system
The battery management system (BMS) monitors battery conditions and
takes actions to extend battery life. If excessive battery drain is detected,
the system may temporarily disable certain electrical features to protect
the battery. Those electrical accessories affected include rear defrost,
heated /cooled seats, climate control fan, heated steering wheel, audio
and navigation system. A message may be displayed on the instrument
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WARNING:To lessen the risk of personal injury, do not put any
part of your body under the vehicle while changing a tire. Do not
start the engine when your vehicle is on the jack. The jack is only
meant for changing the tire.
Note:Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is
being jacked.
Note:If the 3rd row seat is stowed in the floor, you will need to unstow
it (raised position) to access the spare tire and jack. Refer toUnstowing
the third row seatin theSeatingchapter for this procedure.
1. Park on a level surface, set the parking brake and activate the hazard
flashers.
2. Place the gearshift lever in P (Park) and turn the engine off.
3. Turn the two knobs on the floor
filler counterclockwise, then remove
the floor filler and carpeted floor
panel located in the rear of the
vehicle.
4. Remove the wing nut securing the
spare tire by turning it
counterclockwise.
5. Lift and remove the spare tire from
the spare tire well.
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INTRODUCTION
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 or feature 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.
Note:Some features are not available while the vehicle is moving.
This system uses a four-corner strategy to provide quick access to
vehicle features and settings. The comprehensive touchscreen provides
easy interaction with your cellular phone, multimedia, climate control
and navigation system. The corners display any active modes within
those menus, such as your phone being connected or the climate
temperature.
Press to select any of the following:
•Clock
•Sound
•Settings
•Display
•Vehicle
•Help
Press to select any of the following:
•SYNC Services
•Notifications
•SYNC Apps
•SIRIUS Travel Link
•Calendar
If the icon is yellow, refer toNotificationsin theInformationsection of
this chapter.
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MENU
Under the menu setting, you can set your clock, access and make
adjustments to the display, sound and vehicle settings as well as access
settings for specific modes or the help feature.
Setting the Clock
Note:The date is set by your vehicle’s GPS; you cannot manually set the
date.
Note:If the battery has been disconnected, the vehicle needs to acquire
a GPS signal to update the clock. Once your vehicle acquires the signal,
it may take a few minutes for the update to display the correct time.
1. Press MENU > Clock.
2. Press + and to adjust the time.
From this screen, you can also make other adjustments such as 12– or
24–hour mode, activate GPS time synchronization and have the system
automatically update new time zones.
Once you update any settings they will be automatically saved.
Display Settings
To access and make adjustments to the touchscreen display, using the
touchscreen:
Press Menu > Display, then choose any of the following:
•Brightness
•Auto Dim On/Off
•Mode: Auto, Day or Night
•Edit Wallpaper
To access and make adjustments to the touchscreen display
using voice commands, press the voice button on your steering
wheel controls and when prompted, say “Display Settings”.
Uploading Photos for Your Home Screen Wallpaper
Your system allows you to upload and view up to 32 photos.
To access:
Note:You cannot load photos directly from your camera. You must
access the photos from either your USB mass storage device or from an
SD card.
To upload photos, press Menu > Display > Edit Wallpaper, then follow
the system prompts to upload your photographs.
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K.Driver settings:Depending on your vehicle and option package, you
may have the following features:
•Touch the red or blue arrow to increase or decrease the temperature.
•Touch the heated seat icon to control the heated seat (if equipped).
Refer to the Seats chapter.
•Touch the cooled seat icon to control the cooled seat (if equipped).
Refer to the Seats chapter.
•Touch and hold MyTemp to select a temperature you would like the
vehicle to remember and maintain for you.
•Touch the heated steering wheel icon (if equipped) to warm the
steering wheel.
Note:If your vehicle is equipped with a wood-trimmed steering wheel,
is does not heat between the 10 o’clock and 2 o’clock positions.
Climate Control Voice Commands
The following voice commands are available at the main menu
level of a voice session. For example, press the voice button and
after the prompt, “Say a command”; say any of the following
commands:
Climate control voice commands
“Climate automatic”
“Climate my temperature”
“Climate off”
“Climate on”
“Climate temperature <15.5–29.5> degrees”
“Climate temperature <60–85> degrees”
“Help”
There are additional climate control commands but in order to access
them, you have to say “Climate” first, then when the system is ready to
listen, you may say any of the following commands:
Additional climate control voice commands
“Automatic” “Panel floor on”
“A/C off” “Panel on”
“A/C on” “Rear defrost off”
“Defrost off” “Rear defrost on”
“Defrost on” “Recirc off”
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memory seat ..................... 64, 174
second row seats .................... 178
third row seats ........ 179, 185–186
Second-row power fold seat .... 182
SecuriCode keyless entry
system .......................................... 84
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system .......................................... 86
Selecting your media source
(USB, Line in, BT audio) ......... 458
Sending new text messages ..... 513
Setting a destination ................ 539
Setting a destination
by voice ..................................... 540
Setting the clock ............... 146, 527
Setting your wallpaper ............. 527
Side air curtain ........................... 57
Side-curtain airbags system ....... 57
SIRIUSsatellite radio ..... 146, 494
SIRIUS satellite radio voice
commands ................................. 497
SIRIUS Travel Link ................... 520
SIRIUS Travel Link voice
commands ................................. 521
Snowplowing ............................... 16
SOS Post Crash Alert ................. 50
Spark plugs,
specifications ..................... 392, 397
Special notice
ambulance conversions ............ 16
utility-type vehicles .................. 16
Specification chart,
lubricants ................................... 393
Stability system ......................... 238
Starting your vehicle ................ 207jump starting .......................... 302
push button start system ....... 205
Steering wheel ............................ 90
controls ...................................... 92
tilting ......................................... 90
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) (see airbags) .................... 51
Supported media file types ...... 506
Supported player, media
formats and metadata
information ................................ 506
SYNCcustomer support ......... 427
SYNCServices ................. 451, 516
System settings ......................... 529
T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) ...... 158, 160,
162, 536
Text messaging ................. 438, 512
Text messaging (sending,
downloading, deleting) ..... 439, 441
Third-row power fold seat ....... 187
Tilt steering wheel ...................... 90
Tires ........................... 362–363, 383
alignment ................................ 376
care .......................................... 362
changing .......................... 383, 385
checking the pressure ............ 372
inflating ................................... 370
label ......................................... 369
replacing .................................. 374
rotating .................................... 377
safety practices ....................... 376
sidewall information ............... 364
snow tires and chains ............ 377
spare tire ................................. 383
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