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GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING:Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that
drivers use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may
take their 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 and that you comply with all applicable
laws.
Various systems on your vehicle can be controlled using the information
display controls located on the on the steering wheel . Corresponding
information is displayed in the information display.
Information Display Controls (Type 1)
•Press the info button to scroll
through trip, fuel usage and
MyKeyinformation.
•Press the setup button to scroll
through various vehicle feature
settings.
•Press the reset button to choose
settings, reset information and
confirm messages.
Info
Press INFO repeatedly to cycle
through the following features:
TRIP A/B
Registers the distance of individual journeys. Press and release INFO
until the A or B trip appears in the display (this represents the trip
mode). Press and hold RESET for two seconds to reset.
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•COMFORT–Slightly less effort required for steering with less road
force felt through the steering wheel.
Note:When AdvanceTracsport mode is on or when AdvanceTracand
traction control are off, the steering feel will be locked in sport mode.
The display will show STEERING FEEL LOCKED and the
steering feel will not be selectable.
HALO LIGHT
Turns the halo lighting around the gauges on or off.
Press and hold RESET to turn the feature on or off.
AMBIENT LIGHT
Turns the ambient lighting on or off. Ambient lighting provides accent
lighting in various locations such as footwell areas, cup holders and the
center console bin. The parking lamps/headlamps must be on to use
ambient lighting.
Press and hold RESET to turn the feature on or off.
AMBIENT DIM
Use this to adjust the brightness of the ambient lighting.
Press RESET to choose the various settings.
GAUGE COLOR, AMBIENT COLOR, HALO COLOR
GAUGE COLOR:The instrument cluster gauges are backlit with white
backlighting when the headlamps are off. When the headlamps are on,
you can select one of the preset colors for the nighttime gauge
backlighting or create up to three custom colors using the MyColor
feature.
Note:A gauge in a warning condition will be lit red when the headlamps
are on.
AMBIENT COLOR:You can select one of the preset colors for ambient
lighting or create up to three custom colors using the MyColorfeature.
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AUTOLAMP (SEC)
This feature keeps your headlights on for up to three minutes after the
ignition is switched off.
Press RESET to select the new Autolamp delay values of 0, 10, 20, 30,
60, 90, 120 or 180 seconds.
AUTOLOCK
This feature automatically locks all vehicle doors when the vehicle is
shifted into any gear and driven.
Press RESET to turn autolock on or off.
AUTOUNLOCK
This feature automatically unlocks all vehicle doors when the driver’s
door is opened within 10 minutes of the ignition being turned off.
Press RESET to turn autounlock on or off.
REAR PARK AID
This feature sounds a warning tone to warn the driver of obstacles near
the rear bumper, and functions only when R (Reverse) gear is selected.
Press RESET to turn it off or on.
CREATE MYKEY / MYKEY SETUP/ CLEAR MYKEY
For more information refer to theMyKeychapter.
LANGUAGE = ENGLISH / SPANISH / FRENCH
Allows you to choose which language for the information display.
Selectable languages are English, Spanish, or French.
Waiting four seconds or pressing the RESET button cycles through each
of the language choices.
Press and hold RESET for two seconds to set the language choice.
Information messages
SeeInformation messageslater in this chapter for more information.
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Settings
†MyColor Gauge Color Ice Blue, White, Green, Purple,
Blue, Orange, Red, MyColor 1, 2,
3
Halo Halo Light On/Off
Halo Color Ice Blue, White,
Green, Purple,
Blue, Orange,
Red, MyColor 1,
2, 3
Ambient Light Ambient Light On/Off
Ambient Dim High/Low
Ambient Color Ice Blue, White,
Green, Purple,
Blue, Orange,
Red, MyColor 1,
2, 3
Set MyColor 1, 2,
3 (create your
own color by
adjusting the
levels (1–5) of
the three
primary colors –
red, green, and
blue.Red1–5
Green
Blue
MyKey Create MyKey Hold OK to create MyKey
*The following only display if MyKey is programmed:
*AdvanceTrac Always On / Selectable
*MAX Speed 80 MPH (130 km/h) or Off
*Speed Warning 45, 55 or 65 MPH (75, 90 or
105 km/h), Off
*Volume Limiter On/Off
*Clear MyKey Hold OK to Clear MyKey
*Language English, Español, Français
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Settings
Units English or Metric
System Reset Hold OK to Reset System to Factory Default
†The instrument cluster gauges are backlit white when the headlamps
are off. When the headlamps are on, you can select one of the preset
colors or MyColor 1, 2, 3 for the nighttime gauge backlighting. A gauge
in a warning condition will be backlit red when the headlamps are on.
*Track Application features and messages in the information display are
only available in English.
Information
MyKey Admin Keys (Number of admin keys)
MyKeys (Number of MyKeys programmed)
MyKey Miles (km) (Distance traveled using a
programmed MyKey)
System Check Some items will only display during a system check
if a problem has been detected. If an issue exists on
one of the monitored systems, the number of
warnings that need immediate attention will display
in red and the number of informational warnings will
display in amber. Use the up/down arrow buttons to
scroll through the list; press the right arrow button
to display specific information on the highlighted
warning
TRIP COMPUTER (Trip A and B)
Resetting or pausing the trip computer
•Press OK to pause the Trip A or B screen/press again to un-pause.
•Press and hold OK to reset the currently displayed trip information.
Trip time
Registers the time of individual journeys.
Trip distance
Registers the mileage of individual journeys.
Fuel used
Shows the amount of fuel used for a given trip.
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TRACK APPS (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING:Track Apps is for track use only. Remember that
even advanced technology cannot defy the laws of physics. It’s
always possible to lose control of a vehicle due to inappropriate driver
input for the conditions. Aggressive driving on any road condition can
cause you to lose control of your vehicle increasing the risk of personal
injury or property damage.
Note:Track Apps are for track use only. They are not to be used under
any other driving conditions.
Note:Viewed or cleared results cannot be used unless the vehicle is at a
complete stop. The right arrow on the display menu will be inactive.
1/4 mile results may not be displayed if the vehicle does not reach
100 mph (160 kph) during the track run.
Accelerometer
Displays the vehicle rate of acceleration/deceleration.
•The red dot will move toward the area of acceleration/deceleration.
When accelerating/decelerating left, the red dot will move to the right
on the accelerometer. This is considered LEFT
acceleration/deceleration. When accelerating/decelerating right, the red
dot will move to the left on the accelerometer. This is considered
RIGHT acceleration/deceleration
•The rates of acceleration/deceleration are shown on the screen.
Acceleration timer
Displays the vehicle’s rate of acceleration.
1. Choose desired speed or distance.
2. Choose Automatic Start or Countdown Start.
3. Follow the on-screen prompts.
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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 EVENT
OCCURREDDisplayed when the active anit-theft system
was activated since the prior ignition cycle.
Battery and
Charging System
MessagesAction / Description
CHECK CHARGING
SYSTEMDisplayed when the charging system needs
servicing. If the warning stays on or continues
to come on, contact your authorized dealer as
soon as possible.
Brake System
MessagesAction / Description
BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL LOWIndicates the brake fluid level is low and the
brake system should be inspected immediately.
CHECK BRAKE
SYSTEMDisplayed when the brake system needs
servicing. If the warning stays on or continues
to come on, contact your authorized dealer as
soon as possible.
PARK BRAKE
ENGAGEDDisplayed when the parking brake is set and
the vehicle is in motion.
Door Messages Action / Description
X DOOR AJARDisplayed when the corresponding door is not
completely closed.
TRUNK AJARDisplayed when the trunk is not completely
closed.
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Tire Messages Action / Description
LOW TIRE
PRESSUREDisplays when one or more tires on your
vehicle have low tire pressure.
TIRE PRESSURE
MONITOR FAULTDisplays when the tire pressure monitoring
system is malfunctioning. If the warning stays
on or continues to come on, contact your
authorized dealer.
TIRE PRESSURE
SENSOR FAULTDisplayed when a tire pressure sensor is
malfunctioning, or your spare tire is in use.
For more information on how the system
operates under these conditions. If the
warning stays on or continues to come on,
contact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
Track Key Messages Action / Description
TRACKEY ACTIVE
TRACK USE ONLYDisplayed when a trackey is in use. Refer to
theBoss302supplement for more
information.
TRACKEY IDLE
ENABLEDDisplayed when a trackey is in use. Refer to
theBoss302supplement for more
information.
ELECTRONIC COMPASS
The compass heading is displayed in the center integrated display (CID).
Note:The compass reading may be affected when you drive near large
buildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antenna. Magnetic
or metallic objects placed in, on or near the vehicle may also affect
compass accuracy.
Usually, when something affects the compass readings, the compass will
correct itself after a few days of operating your vehicle in normal
conditions. If the compass still appears to be inaccurate, a manual
calibration may be necessary. Refer toCompass calibration adjustment.
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