Instrument Cluster 95
Gauges.............................................95
Warning lamps and indicators.............................97
Audible warnings and indicators..........................101
Information Displays 102
Controls............................................102
Information messages..................................117
Audio System 133
AM/FMstereo........................................135
AM/FM/CD with SYNC.................................136
Auxiliary input jack...................................140
USBport...........................................141
Satellite radio information...............................142
Climate Control 145
Manual heating and air conditioning........................145
Dual automatic temperature control........................147
Rear window defroster.................................151
Seats 153
Sitting in the correct position............................153
Head restraints.......................................154
Manual seats........................................156
Power seats.........................................158
Memory function.....................................159
Rear seats..........................................160
Heated and cooled seats................................164
Universal Garage Door Opener (If Equipped) 167
Car2U® home automation system.........................167
HomeLink® wireless control system.......................172
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4. Insert the new battery. Refer to the instructions inside the integrated
keyhead transmitter for the correct orientation of the battery. Press the
battery down to ensure that the battery is fully seated in the battery
housing cavity.
5. Reinstall the rubber gasket.
6. Snap the battery cover back onto the key.
Memory Feature (If Equipped)
The feature allows the remote control to recall the driver seat, power
mirrors, steering column (if equipped) and power adjustable foot pedals
(if equipped) memory positions.
Press the unlock button on the remote control to recall the memory
positions. If the easy entry and exit feature is enabled, the seat will move
to the easy entry position. The seat will move to the driver memory
position when the key is put in the ignition.
Programming Memory to the Transmitter
1. Move the memory features to the desired positions using the
associated controls.
2. Press and hold memory button1(onthesideofthe
driver’s seat) for five seconds. A tone will sound after about
two seconds. Continue to hold until a second tone is heard.
3. Within three seconds press the lock button on the remote
control.
4. Wait 10 seconds, then press the unlock button on the
remote control.
Repeat this procedure for memory button2and a second
remote control if desired.
Deactivating Memory from the Transmitter
1. Press and hold the desired memory button for five seconds. A tone
will sound after about two seconds. Continue to hold until a second tone
is heard.
2. Within three seconds press the unlock button on the remote control.
Repeat this procedure for each additional transmitter if desired.
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ADJUSTABLE PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING:Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with
feet on the pedals while the vehicle is moving.
The control is located on the left side of the steering column. Press and
hold the appropriate control to move the pedals.
A. Farther
B. Closer
The pedal positions are saved and recalled with the memory feature (if
equipped). Refer to theSeatschapter.
The pedals should only be adjusted when the vehicle is parked.
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Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors
Push the mirror toward the door window glass. Make sure that you fully
engage the mirror in its support when returning it to its original position.
Power-Folding Mirrors (If Equipped)
Note:Activating the mirrors 10 or more times within one minute, or
repeated folding and unfolding of the mirrors while holding the control
down during full travel, may disable the system to protect motors from
overheating. Wait approximately three minutes with the vehicle running,
and up to 10 minutes with the vehicle off, for the system to reset and for
function to return to normal.
Pull the control back to fold the
mirrors in or out.
A mirror may also be manually folded by pulling it toward the door
window glass. This may cause the mirror to appear loose and it will need
to be re-synchronized. Pull and hold the control to fold the mirrors in
until movement stops. A click will be heard indicating re-synchronization.
If the click is not heard, use the control to fold the mirrors all the way
out, then in again. Once the click is heard the mirrors will operate
normally until they are again manually folded.
Heated Exterior Mirror (If Equipped)
The heated exterior mirrors switch on with the heated rear window. See
Heated Windows and Mirrorsin theClimate Controlchapter.
Memory Mirrors (If Equipped)
You can save and recall the mirror positions through the memory
function. SeeMemory functionin theSeatschapter.
Signal Indicator Mirrors (If Equipped)
The outer portion of the appropriate mirror housing will blink when the
turn signal is activated.
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MEMORY FUNCTION (IF EQUIPPED)
This system allows automatic positioning of the driver seat, power
mirrors, and adjustable pedals to two programmable positions.
The memory control is located on the driver’s door.
•To program position 1, move the memory features to the
desired positions using the associated controls. Press and
hold button 1 for at least two seconds. A chime will
sound confirming that a memory position has been set.
•To program position 2, repeat the previous procedure
using button 2.
A memory position may be programmed at any time.
To program the memory feature to a remote entry transmitter, see
Remote entry systemin theLockschapter.
A programmed memory position can be recalled:
•in any gearshift position if the ignition is not on.
•only in positionPorNif the ignition is on.
The memory positions are also recalled when you press your remote
entry transmitter unlock control (if the transmitter is programmed to a
memory position) or, when you enter a valid personal entry code that is
programmed to a memory position. The mirrors will move to the
programmed position and the seat will move to the easy entry position.
The seat will move to the final position when the key is in the ignition (if
easy entry feature is enabled).
Easy-Entry and Exit Feature (If Equipped)
If the easy entry and exit feature is enabled, this feature automatically
moves the driver’s seat rearward 2 inches (5 centimeters) when the
transmission selector lever is in positionPand the key is removed from
the ignition.
If the seat is located less than 2 inches (5 centimeters) from the rear of
the seat track, the seat travel will be less than 2 inches (5 centimeters)
rearward.
The driver’s seat will return to the previous position when the key is put
in the ignition.
This feature is enabled or disabled through the information display. See
theInformation Displayschapter for more information.
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Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................86
LATCH anchors ...........................31
Lights, warning and indicator ....97
Listening to music ....................469
Loading instructions .................243
Load limits .................................237
Locks
autolock .....................................71
childproof ..................................35
doors ..........................................70
Lug nuts ....................................380
Lumbar support, seats .............157
M
Making and receiving calls .......492
Manual transmission
fluid capacities ........................384
MAP DVD - Loading and
Unloading ..................................492
Map icons ..................................532
Map mode ..................................531
Map preferences .......................529
Map updates ..............................534
Media Bluetooth menu options
(adding, connecting, deleting,
turning on/off) ..........................449
Message center .................102–103
warning messages ...................117
Mirrors ...................................90, 92
fold away .............................91–92
programmable memory ............62
side view mirrors (power) .......90
Moon roof ....................................94
Motorcraft® parts .............327, 388MyFord Touch™ system ..........458
MyKey ..........................................66
N
Navigation features ...................525
Navigation voice commands ....534
Notifications ..............................504
O
Octane rating ............................190
P
Pairing other phones ........419, 491
Pairing your phone ...................491
Pairing your phone for the
first time ............................418, 491
Parental MyKey programming ...66
Parking brake ............................221
Parts
(see Motorcraft® parts) ..........388
Phone Bluetooth menu options
(adding, connecting, deleting,
turning on/off) ..........................429
Phone redial ..............................423
Phone settings ..................495, 516
Phone voice commands ............496
Playing music (by artist,
album, genre, playlist,
tracks, similar) ..........................446
POI categories ...........................526
Point of Interest (POI) .............526
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................286
Power door locks ........................70
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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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