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AdvanceTrac/
Traction Control
MessagesAction / Description
ADVANCETRAC
SPORT MODEDisplayed when the AdvanceTracsport mode
has been enabled by the driver. (SVT Raptor)
TRACTION
CONTROL OFFDisplayed when the traction control has been
disabled by the driver. Refer to theTraction
Controlchapter for more information.
TRACTION
CONTROL ONDisplayed when the traction control has been
enabled by the driver. Refer to theTraction
Controlchapter for more information.
Airbag Messages Action / Description
REMOVE OBJECTS
NEAR PASSENGER
SEATDisplays when the system detects a
malfunction due to a blocked sensor.
Alarm/Security
MessagesAction / Description
TO STOP ALARM
START VEHICLEDisplayed when the perimeter alarm system is
armed and the vehicle is entered using the key
on the driver’s side door. In order to prevent
the perimeter alarm system from triggering,
the ignition must be turned to start or on
before the 12 second chime expires.
SECURITY SYSTEM
FAULTDisplayed when the security system has
detected a fault. See your authorized dealer
for service.
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SIRIUSSatellite Radio Service
Note:SIRIUSreserves the unrestricted right to change, rearrange, add or
delete programming including canceling, moving or adding particular
channels, and its prices, at any time, with or without notice to you. Ford
Motor Company shall not be responsible for any such programming changes.
SIRIUSsatellite radio is a
subscription-based satellite radio
service that broadcasts a variety of
music, sports, news, weather, traffic
and entertainment programming.
Your factory-installed SIRIUS
satellite radio system includes
hardware and a limited subscription term which begins on the date of
sale or lease of the vehicle. See your authorized dealer for availability.
For more information on extended subscription terms (a service fee is
required), the online media player and a complete list of SIRIUS
satellite radio channels, and other features, please visit
www.siriusxm.com in the United States, www.sirius.ca in Canada, or call
SIRIUSat 1–888–539–7474.
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (ESN)
You need your ESN to activate, modify or track your satellite radio
account. When in satellite radio mode, you can view this number by
pressing SIRIUS and memory preset 1 at the same time.
Troubleshooting
SIRIUSTroubleshooting Tips
Radio Display Condition Possible Action
Acquiring Radio requires more
than two seconds to
produce audio for the
selected channel.No action required.
This message should
disappear shortly.
Sat Fault/SIRIUS
system failureInternal module or
system failure present.If this message does
not clear shortly, or
with an ignition key
cycle, your receiver
may have a fault. See
your authorized dealer
for service.
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TOWING THE VEHICLE ON FOUR WHEELS
Emergency Towing
In the event your vehicle becomes disabled (without access to wheel
dollies, car-hauling trailer, or flatbed transport vehicle), it can be
flat-towed (all wheels on the ground, regardless of the
powertrain/transmission configuration) under the following conditions:
•The vehicle is facing forward so that it is towed in a forward
direction.
•The transmission is placed in positionN.SeeAutomatic
transmissionin theTransmissionchapter if you cannot move the
transmission intoN.
•Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).
•Maximum distance is 50 miles (80 kilometers).
Recreational Towing
Note:Put your climate control system in recirculated air mode to
prevent exhaust fumes from entering the vehicle. Refer to theClimate
Controlschapter.
Follow these guidelines if you need to tow your vehicle behind another
vehicle, such as a motor home. The guidelines are designed to prevent
damage to your vehicle and its transmission after it is hooked-up to the
tow vehicle or tow dolly.
2WD vehiclescannot be towed with any wheels on the ground as
vehicle or transmission damage may occur. The vehicle must be towed
with all four wheels off the ground (i.e. with a car-hauling trailer).
4WD vehiclescan only be towed with all wheels on the ground by
placing the transfer case in its neutral position and engaging the
four-wheel-down towing feature. Perform the steps outlined in the
Four-wheel-down towingsection after positioning your vehicle behind
the tow vehicle and properly securing them together
Four-wheel-down Towing
1. Turn the ignition to the on position. Do not start the engine.
2. Press and hold the brake pedal.
3. Shift the 4WD switch to 2H.
4. Shift the transmission to positionN.
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Speed-restricted Features
Some features of this system may be too difficult to use while the vehicle
is in motion so they are restricted from being modified unless the vehicle
is not moving. Some examples of these are listed below:
•Screens that are too crowded with information, such as Point of
Interest (POI) reviews and ratings, SIRIUSTravel Link™ sports
scores, movie times, ski conditions, etc.
•Any action that requires using a keyboard, such as entering a
navigation destination or editing information.
•All lists are limited so the user can view fewer entries (e.g., phone
contacts, recent phone call entries).
Listed below are more specific features that can only be modified while
the vehicle is not moving:
Restricted Features
Cellular Phone Pairing a Bluetooth phone
Adding phonebook contacts or uploading
phonebook contacts (from a USB)
List entries are limited for phone contacts and
recent phone call entries
System Functionality Editing the keypad code
Enabling Valet Mode
Editing settings while the rear view camera or
Active Park Assist are active
Wi-Fi and Wireless Editing wireless settings
Editing the list of wireless networks
Videos, Photos and
GraphicsPlaying video
Editing the screen’s wallpaper or adding new
wallpaper
Text Messages Composing text messages
Viewing received text messages
Editing preset text messages
Navigation Using the keyboard to enter a destination
Demo navigation route
Adding or Editing Address Book entries or
Avoid Areas
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When you select: You can:
Options Sound Settingsallows you to adjust Bass,
Midrange, Treble, Balance and Fade, THX Deep
Note Demo (if equipped), DSP (if equipped),
Occupancy Mode (if equipped), and Speed
Compensated Volume.
Set Category for Seek/Scanallows you to
select the desired category (Rock, Country, etc.)
and then use Seek or Scan to initiate a search
for those channels.
Parental Lockoutallows you to lock and
unlock channels, change or reset your PIN or
unlock all channels. To use this feature, you
need your initial PIN which is 1234.
Artist/Title/Team Alertsallows you to select
Artists, Titles and Teams that you would like the
system to alert you to when they are playing on
other channels. Press Edit Alerts to delete or
turn off alerts. You can also set all alerts to on
or off. When an alert appears on the screen, you
can choose to Tune to the channel, to Cancel
the alert or to Disable Alerts. If you are listening
to a sporting event, you can save your favorite
teams so that the system can alert you when
they are playing on a satellite radio channel.
Note:SIRIUS does not support the Alert feature
on all channels. Ford Motor Company shall not
be responsible for Alert feature variation.
Electronic Serial Number (ESN)is required
when communicating with SIRIUS about your
account.
Direct TuneEnter the desired satellite channel number using
the on-screen keypad.
BrowseView a list of all available stations. Scroll and
select the desired station.
You can also lock or skip unwanted channels or
view the song and artist on other stations.
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