Peace of mind
•Keyless entry keypad•Back up alarm*
•Remote start•Cable lock*
•Vehicle security systems•Bed hooks*
•Wheel locks•Tool/Cargo boxes*
•Protective seat covers*•Speed/cruise control
•Bumper and hitch mounted parking sensors*
*Ford Licensed Accessories (FLA) are warranted by the accessory
manufacturer’s warranty. Ford Licensed Accessories are fully designed
and developed by the accessory manufacturer and have not been
designed or tested to Ford Motor Company engineering requirements.
Contact your Ford dealer for details regarding the manufacturer’s limited
warranty and/or a copy of the FLA product limited warranty offered by
the accessory manufacturer.
For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in
mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle:
•When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your
vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of
the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety
Compliance Certification label). Consult your authorized dealer for
specific weight information.
•
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian Radio
Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulate the use of mobile
communications systems — such as two-way radios, telephones and
theft alarms - that are equipped with radio transmitters. Any such
equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC
regulations and should be installed only by a qualified service technician.
•Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your vehicle,
particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive use.
•To avoid interference with other vehicle functions, such as anti-lock
braking systems, amateur radio users who install radios and antennas
onto their vehicle should not locate the amateur radio antennas in the
area of the driver’s side hood.
•Any non-Ford custom electrical or electronic accessories or
components that are added to the vehicle by the authorized dealer or
the owner, may adversely affect battery performance and durability,
and may also adversely affect the performance of other electrical
systems in the vehicle.
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Ambient Lighting (If Equipped)
When activated, ambient lighting illuminates footwells and cupholders
with a choice of colors. To access and make adjustments:
1. Press theSettingsicon >Vehicle>Ambient Lighting.
2. Touch the desired color.
3. Use the scroll bar to increase or decrease the intensity.
To turn the feature on or off, press the power button.
Vehicle Health Report
Turn Automatic Reminders on and off and set the mileage interval at
which you would like to receive the reports. Press?for more information
on these selections.
When done making your selections, press Run Vehicle Health Report
Now if you want your report.
Door Keypad Code
To change the keypad code for your keyless entry keypad system:
1. Press theSettingsicon >Vehicle>Door Keypad Code.
2. Enter your current factory code, then, when prompted, enter your
new code.
Rear View Camera
This menu allows you to access settings for your rear view camera.
Press theSettingsicon >Vehicle>Rear View Camera,then select
from the following settings:
•Rear Camera Delay
•Visual Park Aid Alert
•Guidelines.
Enable Valet Mode
Note:If the system locks, and you need to reset the PIN, enter 3681 and
the system unlocks.
Valet mode allows you to lock the system. No information is accessible
until the system is unlocked with the correct PIN.
1. Press theSettingsicon >Vehicle>Enable Valet Mode.
2. When prompted, enter a four-digit PIN.
After you press Continue, the system locks until you enter the PIN again.
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Fuses ..........................285–286, 290
G
Garage door opener ..........167, 171
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............192
Gauges .........................................95
H
Hazard flashers .........................273
HD Radio™ ...............................472
Headlamps ...................................83
aiming ......................................319
autolamp system .......................84
bulb specifications ..................325
checking alignment ................319
daytime running lights .............85
flash to pass ..............................83
high beam .................................83
replacing bulbs .......................321
turning on and off ....................83
Head restraints .........................154
Heated steering wheel ..............522
Heating ..............................145, 147
Help ............................................521
Hill descent mode .....................227
Hill start assist ..........................206
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................171
Hood ..........................................297
How to use voice commands ...464
I
Ignition ...............................183, 382
Illuminated visor mirror .............93Information displays .................102
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................196
Instrument panel
cleaning ...........................331–332
cluster ........................................97
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................85
J
Jack ............................................366
positioning ...............................366
storage .....................................366
Joining two calls
(multiparty/conference call) ....422
Jump-starting your vehicle ......274
K
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................71
keypad .......................................73
locking and unlocking doors ....74
programming entry code .........73
Keys .......................................61, 75
positions of the ignition .........183
L
Lamps ..........................................83
autolamp system .......................84
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................325
daytime running light ...............85
fog lamps ...................................86
headlamps .................................83
headlamps, flash to pass ..........83
instrument panel, dimming .....85
interior lamps ...........................87
replacing bulbs .......321, 323–325
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Power mirrors .............................90
Powerpoint ................................177
Power steering ..........................236
fluid, checking and adding ....311
fluid, refill capacity ................384
Power Windows ...........................88
Privacy information ..........415, 463
Putting a call on/off hold .........422
Q
Quick touch buttons .................533
R
Radio ..........................135–136, 139
AM/FM .....................................470
Single CD ................135–136, 139
Radio reception .........................133
Radio voice commands .............476
Rear heated seats .....................162
Rear view camera
display ................................231, 511
Rear window defroster .....145, 147
Receiving a text
message .............................425, 495
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ........................................25
Relays ................................285–286
Remote entry system
illuminated entry ......................72
locking/unlocking doors ...........70
replacing the batteries .............61
Reverse sensing system ...........230
Roadside assistance ..................271
Roll stability control .................225Route preferences ....................529
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............45
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) .........38, 42
Safety defects, reporting ..........284
Safety information ............414, 461
Safety restraints ..............38, 40, 42
Belt-Minder® ............................43
extension assembly ..................42
for adults .............................38, 40
for children .........................20, 25
safety belt maintenance ...........45
seat belt maintenance ..............45
warning light and chime ..........43
Safety restraints -
LATCH anchors ...........................31
Safety seats for children ......20, 25
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................390
Satellite Radio ...........................477
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............401
SD card ......................142, 483, 525
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............38
Seats
child safety seats ................20, 25
cleaning ...................................333
climate control ........................165
filter .........................................165
heated ......................................162
memory seat .....................62, 159
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ..........................................73
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