
F.A/C:Touch to turn the air conditioning on or off.
•Use with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and
efficiency.
•Engages automatically in MAX A/C, defrost and floor/defrost.
G.AUTO:Touch to engage automatic operation, then set the
temperature using the temperature control. The system automatically
controls:
•Fan speed
•Airflow distribution
•A/Conoroff
•Outside or recirculated air.
H.Rear defroster:Touch to turn the rear window defroster and heated
mirrors.
I.Defrost:Touch to clear the windshield of fog and thin ice. Touch
again to return to the previous airflow selection. When on, defrost:
•Provides outside air to reduce window fogging.
•Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents and demister
vents.
J.Manual controls:Select any of the following airflow distribution
modes:
•Floor and Defrost:Distributes air through the windshield defroster
vents, demister vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents, and
provides outside air to reduce window fogging.
•Panel:Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.
•Panel and Floor:Distributes air through the instrument panel vents,
demister vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents.
•Floor:Distributes air through the demister vents, floor vents and
rear seat floor vents.
K.Driver settings:Depending on your vehicle and option package, you
may have the following features:
•Touch + or – to adjust the temperature.
•If your vehicle is equipped with heated seats, touch the heated seat
icon to control the heated seat. See theSeatschapter.
•If your vehicle is equipped with cooled seats, touch the cooled seat
icon to control the cooled seat. See theSeatschapter.
•Touch and hold MyTemp to select a temperature you would like your
vehicle to remember and maintain for you.
•If your vehicle is equipped with a heated steering wheel, touch the
heated steering wheel icon to warm the steering wheel.
Note:If your vehicle is equipped with a wood-trimmed steering wheel, it
does not heat between the 10 o’clock and 2 o’clock positions.
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Rotate the map view by swiping
your finger across the shaded bar
with the arrows.
Navteq is the digital map provider for the navigation application. If you
find map data errors, you may report them directly to Navteq by going to
http://mapreporter.navteq.com. Navteq evaluates all reported map errors
and responds with the result of their investigation by e-mail.
Navigation Map Updates
Annual navigation map updates are available for purchase through your
dealership, by calling 1-800-NAVMAPS (in Mexico, call 01–800–557–5539)
or going to www.navigation.com/ford. You need to specify the make and
model of your vehicle to determine if there is an update available.
Navigation Voice Commands
When in navigation mode, press the voice button on the
steering wheel control. After the tone, say any of the following
commands:
Navigation System Voice Commands
“Cancel next waypoint”1“Navigation”3
“Cancel route”1“Repeat instruction”1
“Destination”2“Show 3D”
“Destination
“Destination
“Destination favorites” “Show north up”
“Destination home” “Show route”
1
“Destination intersection” “Show turn list”1
“Destination nearest
“Destination nearest POI” “Voice on”
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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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SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................75
Selecting your media source
(USB, Line in, BT audio) .........445
Sending new text messages .....494
Setting a destination ................525
Setting a destination by
voice ...........................................525
Settings ......................................509
Setting the clock .......135–136, 509
Side air curtain ...........................56
Side-curtain airbags system .......56
SIRIUS® satellite radio ............477
SIRIUS satellite radio voice
commands .................................479
SIRIUS Travel Link ...................501
SIRIUS Travel Link voice
commands .................................503
Snowplowing ...............15, 267–269
SOS Post Crash Alert .................47
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................382, 388
Special notice ..............................16
ambulance conversions ............15
four-wheel drive
vehicles ............................269–270
Stability system .........................225
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......184
Starting your vehicle ........183–184
jump starting ..........................274
Steering wheel ............................78
controls ......................................78
tilting .........................................78
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) (see airbags) ....................48Supported media file types ......487
Supported player, media
formats and metadata
information ................................487
SYNC® AppLink™ ...................440
SYNC® customer support ........414
SYNC® Services ................437, 498
System settings .........................512
T
Tailgate ......................................244
Tail lamps
bulb replacement ....................324
Temperature control
(see Climate control) ..............145,
147, 522
Text messaging .................425, 494
Text messaging (sending,
downloading, deleting) .....425, 427
Tilt steering wheel ......................78
Tires ...........................341–342, 366
alignment ................................357
care ..........................................341
changing ..........................366, 371
checking the pressure ............351
inflating ...................................349
label .........................................348
replacing ..................................355
rotating ....................................357
safety practices .......................356
sidewall information ...............344
snow tires and chains ............359
spare tire .................................367
terminology .............................342
tire grades ...............................342
treadwear ........................341, 353
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