
Activating intelligent access at
the liftgate:If your IA key is within
3 feet (1 meter) of the liftgate, you
can activate your intelligent access
system by pressing the exterior
liftgate release button, hidden under
the trim above the license plate. The
liftgate will release and open.
Unlocking the Doors (Two-Stage Unlock)
Press the button to unlock the driver’s door.Note:The interior
lamps and turn signal lamps will illuminate.
Press the button again within three seconds to unlock all doors.
The turn signals will flash.
The remote entry system activates the illuminated entry feature; this
feature turns on the lamps for 25 seconds or until the ignition is turned
on.
The battery saver feature will turn off the lamps 10 minutes after the
ignition is turned off.
Press and hold both the lock and unlock buttons on the remote control
for four seconds to disable or enable two-stage unlocking. Disabling
two-stage unlocking allows all vehicle doors to unlock with one press of
the button. The turn signal lamps will illuminate twice to indicate that
two-stage unlock was enabled or disabled. The unlocking mode will be
applied to intelligent access.
Two-stage unlocking may also be disabled or enabled through the
message center if this is an available message center option or by your
authorized dealer. Refer toMessage centerin theInstrument Cluster
chapter.
When two-stage unlocking is disabled, intelligent access at the driver’s
door results in an unlock of all doors (not just the driver door).
Locking the Doors
Press the button to lock all the doors. The turn signals will
illuminate.
Press the button again within three seconds to confirm that all the doors
are closed. The doors will lock again, the horn will chirp and the turn
signals will illuminate if all the doors and the luggage compartment are
closed.
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The lights will not turn off if:
•they have been turned on with the dimmer control, or
•any door is open.
Illuminated exit
The interior dome lamps and parking lamps will illuminate when all
doors are closed and the vehicle is turned off.
The lamps will turn off if all the doors remain closed and:
•25 seconds elapse
•the POWER button is pressed.
Battery saver
The battery saver will shut off the lamps 10 minutes after the vehicle has
been turned off.
•If the dome lamps were turned on using the panel dimmer control, the
battery saver will shut them off 10 minutes after the vehicle has been
turned off.
•If the courtesy lamps were turned on because one of the vehicle doors
or the trunk was opened, the battery saver will shut them off
10 minutes after the vehicle has been turned off.
•The battery saver will shut off the headlamps 10 minutes after the
vehicle has been turned off.
Accessory mode battery saver
Accessory mode will shut off after 30 minutes.
Remote Start
Your vehicle has remote start if the transmitter has this button.
The remote start feature allows you to start the vehicle 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 Control
chapter for more information.
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.
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Arming the system
When armed, this system will respond if unauthorized entry is
attempted. When unauthorized entry occurs, the system will flash the
park/turn lamps and will sound the horn.
The system is ready to arm whenever the key is removed from the
ignition. Either of the following actions will prearm the alarm system:
•Press the lock control on the remote entry transmitter.
•Open a door and press the power door lock control to lock all the
doors, and then close the door.
Disarming the system
You can disarm the system by any of the following actions:
•Unlock the doors by pressing the
control on your remote entry
transmitter.
•Turn the ignition on or start the vehicle.
•If using a key in the driver’s door to unlock the vehicle, a chime will
sound when you open the door and you will have 12 seconds to
disarm the alarm system using any of the actions above, otherwise the
alarm will trigger.
Pressing the power door unlock control within the 11 second prearmed
mode will return the vehicle to a disarmed state.
Triggering the anti-theft system
The armed system will be triggered if any door, trunk or the hood is
opened without using the key or the remote entry transmitter.
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1. Turn the vehicle on. Do not start the vehicle (Ready to Drive light
must not be lit)
2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off (approximately one
minute).
•Once the next step is started, the procedure must be completed
within 60 seconds.
3. For the seating position being disabled, buckle then unbuckle the
safety belt four times at a moderate speed, ending in the unbuckled
state.
•After Step 3, the safety belt warning light will turn on.
4. While the safety belt warning light is on, buckle and then unbuckle the
safety belt.
•After Step 4, the safety belt warning light will flash three times for
confirmation.
•This will disable the Belt-Minder feature for that seating position if it
is currently enabled.
•This will enable the Belt-Minderfeature for that seating position if it
is currently disabled.
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STARTING
Power Modes
•Accessory – Press and release the power button without applying the
brake pedal. This powers your vehicle’s electrical system and the
warning lights in the instrument cluster illuminate, but the electric
motor remains off.
•Off – Press and release the power button without applying the brake
pedal when your vehicle is in accessory mode or when the electric
motor is running and the vehicle is not in motion. This position shuts
the electric motor and all electrical accessories off.
Note:In order to switch off the electric motor while the vehicle is in
motion, press and hold the power button for at least one second or press
the power button three times within two seconds. Then, shift to neutral
and use the brakes to bring the vehicle to a safe stop. After the vehicle
has stopped, shift into park.
•Start – Press the power button (for any length of time) while applying
the brake pedal. The green Ready to Drive indicator light appears in
the instrument cluster, letting you know that the vehicle is ready for
driving.
Important Safety Precautions
Before starting the vehicle:
1. Make sure all occupants buckle their safety belts. For more
information on safety belts and their proper usage, refer to the
Seating and Safety Restraintschapter.
2. Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off.
3. Make sure the parking brake is set.
4. Make sure the gearshift is in P (Park).
Some warning lights will briefly illuminate. SeeWarning lamps and
indicatorsin theInstrument Clusterchapter for more information
regarding the warning lights.
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Switching the Vehicle Off When Not in P (Park)
It is recommended that you shift into the P (Park) position before
switching your vehicle off. If you switch your vehicle off with the shifter
in any position other than P (Park), the message SHIFT TO PARK is
displayed in the multifunction display. If the vehicle is left in this state,
your key in ignition chime activates when the driver door is opened, and
you may drain your vehicle’s battery. In order to avoid draining your
battery, it is recommended that you always shift to P (Park) before or
immediately after switching your vehicle off.
Absence of the Intelligent Access Key
Once the vehicle has started, the vehicle remains running until being
turned off by the power button, even if the IA key is no longer found in
the vehicle. Whenever a door is opened and then closed while the
vehicle is running, the system searches for an IA key inside the vehicle
and the multifunction display reads KEY OUTSIDE CAR if the IA key is
no longer present. This message is a reminder that someone else in the
vehicle may have taken the IA key when exiting the vehicle. If the IA key
is no longer present in the vehicle, you cannot start your vehicle outside
of the Fast Restart time (seeFast restartabove). It is important to be
aware of where your IA key is located in the vehicle, to avoid becoming
stranded without an IA key.
BRAKES
Occasional brake noise is normal. If a metal-to-metal, continuous grinding
or continuous squeal sound is present, the brake linings may be worn-out
and should be inspected by an authorized dealer. If the vehicle has
continuous vibration or shudder in the steering wheel while braking, the
vehicle should be inspected by an authorized dealer.
Refer toWarning lights and indicatorsin theInstrument
Clusterchapter for information on the brake system warning
light.
Under normal operating conditions, brake dust may accumulate on the
wheels. Some brake dust is inevitable as brakes wear and does not
contribute to brake noise. The use of modern friction materials with
emphasis on improved performance and environmental considerations
can lead to more dust than in the past. Brake dust can be cleaned by
weekly washing with soapy water and a soft sponge. Heavier deposits can
be removed with MotorcraftWheel and Tire Cleaner. See theCleaning
chapter for more information.
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Connecting the Jumper Cables
Note:In the illustration, the vehicle on the bottom is used to designate
the assisting (boosting) battery.
1. Connect the positive (+) jumper
cable to the positive (+) terminal of
the discharged battery.
2. Connect the other end of the
positive (+) cable to the positive
(+) terminal of the assisting battery.
3. Connect the negative (-) cable to
the negative (-) terminal of the
assisting battery.
4. Make the final connection of the
negative (-) cable to an exposed
metal part of the stalled vehicle’s
engine or motor.
WARNING:Do not connect the end of the second cable to the
negative (-) terminal of the battery to be jumped. A spark may
cause an explosion of the gases that surround the battery or a surge of
the battery.
Jump Starting
1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at
moderately increased speed.
2. Switch on the disabled vehicle to Ready to Drive mode.
3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, keep both vehicles
running for an additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper
cables.
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Emergency Towing
In case of a roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle (without access
to wheel dollies, car hauling trailer, or flatbed transport vehicle) your
vehicle (regardless of transmission powertrain configuration) can be flat
towed (all wheels on the ground) under the following conditions:
•Vehicle is facing forward so that it is being towed in a forward
direction.
•Place the transmission in N (Neutral). Refer toBrake-shift interlock
in theDrivingchapter for specific instructions if you cannot move the
gear shift lever into N (Neutral).
•Maximum speed is not to exceed 35 mph (56 km/h).
•Maximum distance is 50 miles (80 km).
IMPORTANT ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND HYBRID-ELECTRIC
VEHICLE CONSIDERATIONS
Guidance for Ford Motor Company Electric and Hybrid-Electric
Vehicles Equipped With High-Voltage Batteries (Vehicle
Owner/Operator/General Public)
In the event of damage or fire involving an electric vehicle (EV) or
hybrid-electric vehicle (HEV):
•Always assume the high-voltage battery and associated components
are energized and fully charged.
•Exposed electrical components, wires, and high-voltage batteries
present potential high-voltage shock hazards.
•Venting/off-gassing high-voltage battery vapors are potentially toxic
and flammable.
•Physical damage to the vehicle or high-voltage battery may result in
immediate or delayed release of toxic and/or flammable gases and fire.
Vehicle information and general safety practices:
•Know the make and model of your vehicle.
•Review the Owner’s Manual and become familiar with your vehicle’s
safety information and recommended safety practices.
•Do not attempt to repair damaged electric and hybrid-electric vehicles
yourself. Contact an authorized Ford Dealer or vehicle manufacturer
representative for service.
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