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Front fog lamps......................................101
Turn signal control....................................101
Interior lamps........................................102
Windows and Mirrors 103
Power windows.......................................103
Exteriormirrors......................................104
Interiormirrors.......................................107
Sun visors..........................................107
Moonroof...........................................108
Instrument Cluster 110
Gauges.............................................110
Warning lamps and indicators............................111
Audible warnings and indicators..........................116
Information Displays 117
Controls............................................117
Trip computer........................................121
Information messages..................................129
Audio System 138
MyFord™ system.....................................140
Auxiliary input jack....................................147
USBport ...........................................149
Satellite radio information...............................150
Climate Control 153
Manual heating and air conditioning........................153
Dual automatic temperature control........................155
Auxiliary passenger climate control........................158
Rear window defroster.................................161
Cabin air filter.......................................161
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Car Finder
Press the button twice within three seconds. The horn will chirp
and the turn signals will flash. It is recommended that this method
be used to locate your vehicle, rather than using the panic alarm.
Sounding a Panic Alarm
Note:The panic alarm will only operate when the ignition is off.
Press the button to activate the alarm. Press the button again
or turn the ignition on to deactivate.
Remote Start (If Equipped)
WARNING:To avoid exhaust fumes, do not use remote start if your
vehicle is parked indoors or areas that are not well ventilated.
Note:Do not use remote start if your vehicle is low on fuel.
Your vehicle has remote start if the transmitter has this button.
The remote start feature allows you to start the engine from outside the
vehicle. The transmitter has an extended operating range.
Vehicles with automatic climate control can be configured to operate
when the vehicle is remote started. Refer to theClimate Controlchapter
for more information. A manual climate control system will run at the
setting it was set to when the vehicle was last turned off.
Many states and provinces have restrictions for the use of remote start.
Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements
regarding remote start systems.
The remote start system will not work if:
•the ignition is on
•the alarm system is triggered
•the feature has been disabled
•the hood is not closed
•two remote vehicle starts have already been attempted within the last
hour
•the vehicle is not in P (Park)
•the vehicle battery voltage is too low
•the service engine soon light is on.
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Settings
Convenience Auto Highbeam
Autolamp Delay Off or number of seconds
Compass Display
Calibrate (if
equipped)HoldOKto
Calibrate
Zone (1–15)
DTE Calculation Normal or Towing
Easy Entry/Exit
Locks Autolock
Autounlock
Remote Unlock All Doors or
Driver First
Oil life Reset Set XXX%
Power Liftgate Switch Enabled or Disabled
Remote Start Climate Control Heater – A/C /
Auto or Last
Setting
Heated Wheel /
AutoorOff
Front Defrost /
AutoorOff
Rear Defrost /
AutoorOff
Driver Seat /
AutoorOff
Passenger Seat /
AutoorOff
Duration (5, 10 or
15 minutes)
Quiet Start
System
Windows Remote Open
Wipers Courtesy Wipe
Rain Sensing
ReverseWiper
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Vehicle
Auto Highbeam On / Off
Autolamp Delay Off or number of seconds
Easy Entry/Exit On / Off
DTE Calculation Normal / Towing
Locks Autolock On / Off
Autounlock On / Off
Remote
UnlockingAll doors / Driver’s door
Oil Life Reset Set to XXX %
Power Liftgate Enable / Disable
Remote StartClimate Control
(using this
feature allows
you to select
different climate
control modes
when the vehicle
is started using
the remote start
feature)Heater – A/C Auto / Last
Settings
Front Defrost Auto / Off
Rear Defrost Auto / Off
Driver Seat Auto / Off
Passenger Seat Auto / Off
Duration 5 / 10 /15 minutes
Quiet Start On / Off
System Enable / Disable
W ipersCourtesy Wipe On / Off
Rain Sensing On / Off
Reverse Wiper On / Off
*MyKey
Create MyKey Press and hold OK to create MyKey
911 Assist Always On / User Selectable
Traction Control Always On / User Selectable
Max Speed Set to 80 MPH (130 km/h) / Off
Speed Minder 45 mph (72 km/h), 55 mph (89 km/h), 65 mph
(105 km/h), Off
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MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
A.Power:Press the button to turn the system on and off. When the
system is off, outside air is prevented from entering the vehicle.
B.Air distribution control:Press to set the air distribution to a
position listed below:
Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, de-mister
vents and floor vents.
Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.
Distributes air through the instrument panel vents, floor vents,
and de-mister vents.
Distributes air through the floor vents.
C.A/C:Press the button to turn air conditioning on or off. Air
conditioning cools the vehicle using outside air. To improve air
conditioning when starting your vehicle, drive with the windows slightly
open for two to three minutes.
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D.Recirculated air:Press the button to switch between outside air and
recirculated air. When the LED on the button is lit, the air currently in
the passenger compartment is being recirculated. Using recirculated air
can reduce the time needed to cool the interior and reduce unwanted
odors from entering your vehicle.
E.MAX A/C:Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel
vents to cool the vehicle. This position is more economical and efficient
than normal A/C.
F.Front temperature control:Controls the temperature of the air
circulated in the front of your vehicle. Turn to select the desired
temperature.
G.Rear fan speed control:Controls the volume of air circulated in the
rear your vehicle. Press + or - to select the desired fan speed.
H.Rear temperature control:Controls the temperature of the air
circulated in the rear of your vehicle. Press TEMP + and TEMP - to
select the desired temperature.
I.REAR CTRL:Press to change control of the rear climate controls
system from the front controls to the rear controls.
J.Rear climate control system power:Press the button to turn the
turn the rear climate control system on and off.
K.Front fan speed control:Controls the volume of air circulated in
your vehicle. Turn to select the desired fan speed or switch off. If you
switch the fan off, the windshield may fog up.
L.Rear defrost:Turns the heated rear window on and off. Refer to
Heated rear windowlater in this chapter for more information.
M.Defrost:Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents and
de-mister vents. This setting can also be used to defog and clear the
windshield of a thin covering of ice.
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DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM (WITH
SONYAUDIO SYSTEM)
Note:You can switch temperature units between Fahrenheit and Celsius.
Refer toMenu featuresin theMyFord TouchorMyLincoln Touch
chapter.
A.Defrost:Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents and
de-mister vents. This setting can also be used to defog and clear the
windshield of a thin covering of ice.
B.Rear defrost:Turns the heated rear window on and off. Refer to
Heated rear windowlater in this chapter for more information. If your
vehicle is equipped with heated mirrors, this button turns them on also.
C.AUTO:Press the button to turn on fully automatic operation. Select
the desired temperature using the temperature control. The system
automatically determines fan speed, air distribution, A/C operation, and
outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to maintain the
selected temperature.
D.CLIMATE:Press to turn the climate control system on and off. When
the system is off, outside air is prevented from entering the vehicle.
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E.A/C:Press the button to turn air conditioning on or off. Air
conditioning cools the vehicle using outside air. To improve air
conditioning when starting your vehicle, drive with the windows slightly
open for two to three minutes.
Use A/C with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and
efficiency.
Note:A/C turns on automatically in MAX A/C, Defrost and Floor/Defrost.
F.MAX A/C:Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel
vents to cool the vehicle. This position is more economical and efficient
than normal A/C.
G.Recirculated air:Press the button to switch between outside air and
recirculated air. When the LED on the button is lit, the air currently in
the passenger compartment is being recirculated. Using recirculated air
can reduce the time needed to cool the interior and reduce unwanted
odors from entering your vehicle.
Note:Recirculated air engages automatically when MAX A/C is selected
or can be turned on manually in any airflow mode except Defrost.
H.DUAL:Allows the passenger to set their temperature independent of
the driver temperature.
Press + or - to increase or decrease the air temperature on the passenger
side of the vehicle when in dual zone mode.
I.Fan speed control:Press + or - to increase or decrease the volume of
air circulated in your vehicle.
J.Driver temperature control:Press + or - to increase or decrease the
air temperature inside the vehicle.
This control also adjusts the passenger side temperature when dual zone
operation is disengaged.
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