LIGHTING CONTROL
•Rotate the headlamp control
clockwise to the first position to
turn on the parking lamps.
•Rotate clockwise to the second
position to also turn on the
headlamps.
High Beams
Pull the lever fully past the detent
to switch the high beams on.
Pull the lever fully again switch the
high beams off.
Headlamp Flasher
Pull the lever toward you slightly
and release it to flash the
headlamps.
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AM/FM
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.
A.CLK:Switch between clock and radio frequency. To set the time:
1. Press and hold CLK until the hours start to flash.
2. Press the up, down, left or right arrow buttons to adjust the hours.
Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to set the minutes.
3. Press CLK again to exit clock-setting mode.
B.Tune:Manually search the frequency band. Press and hold for a fast
search. In AUDIO mode, press to adjust various settings.
C.AUDIO:Adjust the sound settings for Bass, Treble, Balance and Fade.
D.SEEK:Access the previous or next strong station on the frequency
band.
E.Memory presets:Store your favorite stations for later access. When
tuned to any station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns.
F.AM/FM:Select a frequency band.
G.VOL-PUSH:Press the power control to turn the system on and off.
Turn to adjust the volume.
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AM/FM/CD/MP3 SATELLITE-COMPATIBLE SOUND SYSTEM
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.
Note:Some features, such as SIRIUS satellite radio, may not be available
in your location. Check with your authorized dealer.
A.Memory presets:
•Store your favorite stations for later access. When tuned to any
station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns and
PRESET # SAVED appears in the display.
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Save presets automatically by using the autoset feature. Press MENU
repeatedly until AUTO PRESET ON/OFF appears in the display. Use the
SEEK buttons to turn AUTO PRESET to ON, and either wait five
seconds for the search to initiate or press OK to immediately start the
search. If you press another control within those five seconds, the
search does not start. The 10 strongest stations will be filled and the
station stored in preset 1 begins playing. If there are fewer than 10
strong stations, the system stores the last one in the remaining presets.
Note:Autoset does not delete your original preset stations.
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Note:In order to re-run the autoset features, you must first turn it off
before turning it back on.
B.CD slot:Insert a CD.
C.Eject:Eject a CD.
D.Down arrow button:Make selections in MENU mode.
E.Up arrow button:Make selections in MENU mode.
F.MENU:Access different audio features:
•Compressioncan be turned on or off. When compression is on, the
soft and loud CD passages are brought together for a more consistent
listening level.
•Shufflecan be turned on or off. Turning shuffle on plays the current
CD tracks in random order.
•RDS Radioallows you to search RDS-equipped stations for a certain
category of music format: CLASSIC, COUNTRY, JAZZ/RB, ROCK, etc.
•SIRIUSallows you to access different satellite radio options and
follow the prompts.
G.CLOCK:Set the time. Use the memory presets buttons to enter the
time, then press OK.
H.PHONE:Access the phone features of the SYNCsystem. See the
SYNCchapter for more information. If your vehicle is not equipped
with SYNC, the display will read NO PHONE.
I.SOUND:Allows you to adjust the sound settings using the SEEK
buttons:
•Basslevels can be increased or decreased. Can also be adjusted by
turning the TUNE control.
•Treblelevels can be increased or decreased. Can also be adjusted by
turning the TUNE control.
•Balanceadjusts the sound between left and right speakers. Can also
be adjusted by turning the TUNE control.
•Fadeadjusts the sound between the front and back speakers. Can
also be adjusted by turning the TUNE control.
•Speed Compensated Volumeadjusts the volume to compensate for
speed and wind noise. You can set the system between off and +7.
•All Seat Mode/Driver Seat Modeoptimizes sound quality for the
chosen seating position.
•DSP Mode (if equipped)allows you to choose between STEREO
SURROUND mode and STEREO mode.
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D.Function buttons:Access the functions shown on-screen by
pressing the corresponding audio buttons directly beneath them. The
function buttons are context-dependent and change according to the
current mode.
E.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.
F.Reverse/Fast Forward; AM/FM/CD Seek:
•In 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
to find the previous or next channel in the selected category.
•In CD mode, select the previous or next track.
G.OK:Allows you to confirm commands with special phone and media
features. If your vehicle is equipped with SYNC, see theSYNCchapter
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. See
Menu structurelater in this section.
M.PHONE:Access SYNC phone features.
N.AUX:Access your auxiliary input jack. SeeAuxiliary input jack
later in this chapter.
O.SIRIUS:Access SIRIUS satellite radio features.
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SIRIUS
Unlock All StationsUse your PIN to unlock previously locked
stations.
Skip No StationsUse to unskip any channels you previously
skipped.
Parental Lock (PIN)Select to create a PIN which allows you to lock
or unlock channels. Your initial PIN is 1234.
Audio Settings
Spd. Comp. Vol.Automatically adjusts the volume to
compensate for speed and wind noise. You can
set the system between 0 and +7.
SoundAllows you to adjust sound settings, such as
treble, middle, bass, fade and balance.
Occupancy ModeOptimizes sound quality for the chosen seating
position.
CD Settings
Scan AllSelect to scan all disc selections.
Scan FolderSelect to scan all music in the current MP3
folder.
CD CompressionSelect to bring soft and loud passages together
for a more consistent listening level.
Clock Settings
Set TimeSelect to set the time.
Set DateSelect to set the calendar date.
24h ModeSelect to view clock time in a 12–hour mode or
24–hour mode.
Display Settings
DimmingSelect to change display brightness.
LanguageSelect to display the language in English,
French or Spanish.
Temp. SettingSelect to display the outside temperature in
Fahrenheit or Celsius
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Heated and Cooled Seats Air Filter Replacement (if equipped)
The heated and cooled seat system includes air filters that must be
replaced periodically. Seescheduled maintenance information.
The filter is located under each front seat. The filter can be accessed
from the 2nd row foot-well area. Move the front seats all the way to the
full front and full up positions to ease access.
To remove a filter:
1. Turn the vehicle off.
2. Push up on the outside rigid edge
of the filter until the tabs are
released, then remove the filter.
To install a filter:
1. First, position the filter in its
housing making sure that the far
forward end is all the way up in the
housing.
2. Push in on the center of the
outside edge of the filter and rotate
clockwise into the housing until it
clips into position.
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REFUELING
WARNING:Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause
severe injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others:
•Read and follow all the instructions on the pump island;
•Turn off your engine when you are refueling;
•Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle;
•Keep sparks, flames and smoking materials away from fuel;
•Stay outside your vehicle and do not leave the fuel pump unattended
when refueling your vehicle - this is against the law in some places;
•Keep children away from the fuel pump; never let children pump
fuel;
•Do not use personal electronic devices while refueling.
Use the following guidelines to avoid electrostatic charge build-up when
filling an ungrounded fuel container:
•Place approved fuel container on the ground.
•DO NOT fill a fuel container while it is in the vehicle (including the
cargo area).
•Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact with the fuel container while
filling.
•DO NOT use a device that would hold the fuel pump handle in the fill
position.
Easy Fuel“No Cap” Fuel System
WARNING:The fuel system may be under pressure. If you hear
a hissing sound near the fuel filler door, do not refuel until the
sound stops. Otherwise, fuel may spray out, which could cause serious
personal injury.
When fueling your vehicle:
1. Turn the engine off.
2. Open the fuel door by pulling the indent on the door.
3. Insert the fuel plug key (if equipped) into the locking plug and turn it
counterclockwise to unlock it.
4. Slowly insert the fuel filler nozzle fully into the fuel system, and leave
the nozzle fully inserted until you are done pumping.
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