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Text Messaging
Note:Downloading and sending text messages using Bluetooth are
phone-dependent features.
Note:Certain features in text messaging are speed-dependent and
cannot be completed when the vehicle is traveling at speeds over 5 mph
(8 km/h).
Note:SYNC does not download read text messages from your phone.
You can send and receive text messages using Bluetooth, read them
aloud and translate text messaging acronyms such as LOL.
1. Touch the top left corner of the display to access the phone menu.
2. Select Messaging.
3. Choose from the following:
•Listen
•Dial
•Send Text
•View
•Delete
•Delete all
•Download new
Composing a Text Message
Note:This is a speed-dependent feature and cannot be completed when
the vehicle is traveling at speeds over 5 mph (8 km/h).
Note:Downloading and sending text messages using Bluetooth are
phone-dependent features.
1. Touch the top left corner of the display to access the phone menu.
2. Press Messaging > Send Text.
3. You can select Edit Text and use the system keyboard to create a
text message or select from the following options:
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Valet Mode
Note:If you are locked out and need to reset the PIN, you can enter
3681 and the system unlocks.
Valet mode allows you to lock the system so that none of your information
on the system can be accessed until it is unlocked with the correct PIN.
1. Press Menu > Vehicle > Valet Mode.
2. Select Enable Valet Mode.
3. When prompted, enter a four-digit PIN.
After you press Continue, the system is locked until the correct PIN is
entered again.
Changing Your Door Keypad Code (If Equipped)
To change the keypad code for your keyless entry keypad system:
1. Press Menu > Vehicle > Edit Door Keypad Code.
2.
Enter your current factory code, then, when prompted, enter your new
code.
Active Park Assist (If Equipped)
When activated, your system will display directions for you regarding the
active park assist process.
For complete information on this system, please refer toActive park
assistin theDriving Aidschapter.
Settings
Access and adjust system settings, voice features, as well as phone,
navigation and wireless settings. Some of these settings can also be
accessed with regard to their specific modes (i.e., phone and media).
System Settings
Press Menu > Settings > System, then select from the following:
System settings
Language Distance Units
Temperature Units System Prompt Volume
Touchscreen Beeps Keyboard Layout
Install Applications Master Reset
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Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid .......................................... 313
engine oil ................................. 307
Display settings ......................... 510
Driving under special
conditions .................. 215, 217, 220
sand ......................................... 218
snow and ice ........................... 221
through water ................. 219, 278
Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) ................. 155, 157
E
Electronic message center ....... 117
Electronic stability control ...... 227
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting .......................... 283
running out of fuel ................. 203
Emergency brake (see Parking
brake) ........................................ 224
Emission control system .......... 207
End user license agreement .... 533
Engine ........................................ 370
cleaning ................................... 332
fail-safe cooling ....................... 312
idle speed control ................... 318
lubrication specifications ....... 371
refill capacities ........................ 371
service points .......................... 306
Engine block heater ................. 199
Engine oil
checking and adding .............. 307
dipstick .................................... 307
filter, specifications ................ 375
refill capacities ........................ 371
specifications .......................... 371Event data recording .................. 12
Exhaust fumes .......................... 199
F
Fail safe cooling ........................ 312
Fleet MyKey programming ........ 70
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) .... 201
Floor mats ................................. 279
Fluid capacities ......................... 371
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road ....................... 217
Freezer ...................................... 193
Fuel
cap ........................................... 205
capacity ................................... 371
choosing the right fuel ........... 202
filler funnel ............................. 203
filling your vehicle with fuel .. 205
filter, specifications ........ 317, 375
fuel pump shut-off .................. 283
octane rating ................... 202, 370
running out of fuel ................. 203
safety information relating to
automotive fuels ..................... 201
Fuel and distance computer .... 121
outside temperature
indicator .................................. 121
to empty indicator .................. 121
trip distance ............................ 121
trip/reset button ..................... 121
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) ......................................... 201
Fuses .................................. 294–295
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............ 205
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Gauges ............................... 110–111
odometer ................................. 121
trip odometer .......................... 121
H
Hazard flashers ......................... 282
HD Radio™ ............................... 469
Headlamps
aiming ...................................... 324
bulb specifications .................. 329
flash to pass .............................. 98
high beam ................................. 98
replacing bulbs ....................... 326
Head restraints ......................... 164
Heating ...................... 153, 155, 157
Help ............................................ 518
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................ 184
Home screen ............................. 453
Hood .......................................... 304
How to use voice commands ... 459
I
Ignition ............................... 196, 370
Illuminated visor mirror ... 107–108
Information displays ................. 117
Infotainment display ................. 457
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................ 209
Instrument panel
cleaning ................................... 334
cluster ...................................... 111
Intelligent Access Key ................ 63
J
Jack ............................................ 362positioning ............................... 362
storage ..................................... 362
Joining two calls
(multiparty/conference call) .... 412
Jump-starting your vehicle ...... 283
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ..................................... 78
keypad ....................................... 84
locking and unlocking doors .... 85
programming entry code ......... 84
Keys ....................................... 63, 86
positions of the ignition ......... 196
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................ 329
headlamps, flash to pass .......... 98
interior lamps ......................... 102
replacing bulbs ....................... 326
LATCH anchors ........................... 29
Liftgate .................................. 80–81
Lights, warning and indicator .. 111
Listening to music .................... 465
Loading pictures ....................... 510
Load limits ................................. 261
Locks
autolock ..................................... 78
childproof .................................. 35
doors .......................................... 76
Lubricant specifications ........... 371
Lug nuts .................................... 368
M
Making and receiving calls ....... 492
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MAP DVD - Loading and
Unloading .................................. 492
Map icons .................................. 528
Map mode .................................. 527
Map preferences ....................... 526
Map updates .............................. 531
Media Bluetooth menu options
(adding, connecting, deleting,
turning on/off) .......................... 441
Message center ......................... 117
warning messages ........... 122, 129
Mirrors ............................... 104, 107
fold away ................................. 104
programmable memory ............ 66
side view mirrors (power) ..... 104
Moon roof .................................. 108
Motorcraftparts .............. 330, 375
MyFord Touch™ system .......... 450
MyKey .......................................... 70
N
Navigation features ................... 521
Navigation voice commands .... 531
Notifications .............................. 505
O
Octane rating ............................ 202
Overdrive ................................... 213
P
Pairing other phones ........ 409, 492
Pairing your phone ................... 491
Pairing your phone for the first
time .................................... 408, 491Parental MyKey programming ... 70
Park Assist ................................ 230
Parking brake ............................ 224
Parts (see Motorcraft
parts) ......................................... 375
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ................... 53
Phone Bluetooth menu options
(adding, connecting, deleting,
turning on/off) .......................... 420
Phone redial .............................. 414
Phone settings .................. 496, 514
Phone voice commands ............ 497
Playing music (by artist,
album, genre, playlist, tracks,
similar) ...................................... 438
POI categories ........................... 523
Point of Interest (POI) ............. 523
Power distribution box (see
Fuses) ........................................ 295
Power door locks ........................ 76
Power liftgate .............................. 81
Power mirrors ........................... 104
Powerpoint ................................ 189
Power steering .......................... 258
fluid, refill capacity ................ 371
fluid, specifications ................. 371
Power Windows ......................... 103
Privacy information .......... 405, 456
Push button start system ......... 196
Putting a call on/off hold ......... 412
Q
Quick touch buttons ................. 530
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Radio .......................... 140, 144, 146
AM/FM ..................................... 466
Single CD ................ 140, 144, 146
Radio reception ......................... 138
Radio voice commands ............. 474
Rear heated seats ..................... 171
Rear view camera
display ................................ 234, 511
Rear window
defroster .................... 153, 155, 157
Receiving a text
message ............................. 416, 495
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ........................................ 24
Refrigerator ............................... 193
Relays ................................ 294–295
Remote entry system
illuminated entry ...................... 79
locking/unlocking doors ........... 76
replacing the batteries ............. 64
Reverse sensing system ........... 229
Roadside assistance .................. 281
Roof rack ................................... 261
Route preferences .................... 526
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............ 47
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) .............................. 38, 41
Safety defects, reporting .......... 293
Safety information ............ 404, 454
Safety restraints .............. 38–39, 41Belt-Minder............................. 42
extension assembly .................. 41
for adults ............................. 38–39
for children ......................... 19, 24
inflatable safety belt ................. 45
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................ 53
safety belt maintenance ........... 47
seat belt maintenance .............. 47
warning light and chime .......... 42
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ........................................ 29
Safety seats for children ...... 19, 24
Safety Compliance
Certification Label .................... 376
Satellite Radio ................... 140, 475
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log ............. 389
SD card ...................... 149, 483, 521
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) .................................... 38
Seats .......................................... 174
child safety seats ................ 19, 24
climate control ........................ 173
easy access/easyout
feature ..................................... 170
front seats ............... 167–168, 172
heated .............................. 170–171
memory seat ..................... 66, 169
second row seats ............ 174, 178
third row seats ........ 178, 180–181
Second-row power fold seat .... 175
SecuriCode keyless entry
system .......................................... 83
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system .......................................... 86
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