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•Engine coolant temperature gauge: Indicates engine coolant
temperature. At normal operating temperature, the level indicator will
be in the normal range. If the engine coolant temperature exceeds the
normal range, stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off
the engine and let the engine cool.
•Intelligent AWD (if equipped): displays power distribution between the
front and rear wheels. More power to either front or rear wheels will
be displayed by more area filled in.
Trip1&2
Choose between the standard or enhanced trip display.
Trip1&2 Standard display†Enhanced
display
Trip distance X X
Elapsed trip time X X
Average fuel economy X
Estimated amount of fuel consumed X
Total odometer (lower left corner)
Press OK to pause the Trip 1 or 2 screen. Press again to un-pause.
Press and hold OK to reset the currently displayed trip information.
†When the vehicle is in P (Park), the enhanced display is always shown
regardless of setting.
•Trip distance — shows the accumulated trip distance.
•Elapsed trip time— timer stops when the vehicle is turned off and
restarts when the vehicle is restarted.
•Average fuel economy — shows the average fuel economy for a given
trip.
•Estimated amount of fuel consumed — shows the amount of fuel used
for a given trip.
•Elapsed trip time — timer stops when the vehicle is turned off and
restarts when the vehicle is restarted.
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Fuel Economy
Use the left/right arrow buttons to choose the desired fuel
economy display.
Fuel EconomyInst Fuel
EconomyXX. Min Fuel
History
Instantaneous fuel usage X
†Fuel usage over a 5, 10, or
30 minute time spanX
Total odometer (lower left corner)
Press and hold OK to reset the currently displayed fuel usage
information.
†To configure the fuel usage time span, press the right arrow button
when in this screen.
•Inst. Fuel Economy: This display shows a visual graph of your
instantaneous fuel economy.
•XX. Min Fuel History: This display shows a bar chart of your fuel
history.
Settings
In this mode, you can configure different driver setting choices.
Note:Some items are optional and may not appear.
Driver Assist
Traction Control On (default setting) / Off
Blindspot On (default on key cycle) / Off
Collision Warning Sensitivity High / Normal / Low
Chimes On (default on key cycle) / Off
Warn-ON On (default on key cycle) / Off
Cross Traffic On (default on key cycle) / Off
Cruise Control Adaptive or Normal
Driver Alert On (default on key cycle) / Off
Rear Park Aid On (default on key cycle) / Off
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Vehicle
Auto Highbeam On / Off
Autolamp Delay Off or number of seconds
Easy Entry/Exit On / Off
DTE Calculation Normal / Towing
Locks Autolock On / Off
Autounlock On / Off
Remote
UnlockingAll doors / Driver’s door
Oil Life Reset Set to XXX %
Remote StartClimate Control
(using this
feature allows
you to select
different climate
control modes
when the vehicle
is started using
the remote start
feature)Heater – A/C Auto / Last
Settings
Heated Wheel Auto / Off
Front Defrost Auto / Off
Rear Defrost Auto / Off
Driver Seat Auto / Off
Passenger Seat Auto / Off
Duration 5 / 10 /15 minutes
Quiet Start On / Off
System Enable / Disable
Windows Remote Open On / Off
WipersCourtesy Wipe On / Off
Rain Sensing On / Off
Tire Mobility Kit 1–4 years
*MyKey
Create MyKey Press and hold OK to create MyKey
911 Assist Always On / User Selectable
Traction Control Always On / User Selectable
Max Speed Choose desired speed or off
Speed Minder Choose desired speed or off
Volume Limiter On / Off
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When you select: You can:
A. RADIO Access the radio screen.
Press the buttons below the radio screen to
select different audio system functions.
B. CD Access CD mode.
Press the function buttons to select on-screen
options of Repeat or Shuffle.
C. Memory presets Store your favorite stations for later access.
1. Press RADIO and select a frequency.
2. Tune to the desired station.
3. Press and hold one of the preset buttons.
The system momentarily mutes as
confirmation the station is stored.
This can be repeated for each frequency band
and each preset button.
D. Function buttons Access the functions shown on-screen by
pressing the corresponding audio buttons
directly beneath them. The function buttons
are context-dependent and change according
to the current mode.
E. TUNEIn radio mode,you can search the frequency
band in individual increments.
In SIRIUS mode,you can find the next or
previous available SIRIUS satellite station.
F. Reverse/Fast
Forward; AM/FM/CD
SeekIn radio mode,select a frequency band and
press one of the seek buttons. The system
stops at the first station it finds in that
direction.
In SIRIUS mode,select the previous or next
channel. If a specific category is selected,
(Jazz, Rock, News, etc.), use the SEEK
buttons find to the previous or next channel
in the selected category.
In CD mode,select the previous or next
track.
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SIRIUSSatellite Radio Service
Note:SIRIUSreserves the unrestricted right to change, rearrange, add or
delete programming including canceling, moving or adding particular
channels, and its prices, at any time, with or without notice to you. Ford
Motor Company shall not be responsible for any such programming changes.
SIRIUSsatellite radio is a
subscription-based satellite radio
service that broadcasts a variety of
music, sports, news, weather, traffic
and entertainment programming.
Your factory-installed SIRIUS
satellite radio system includes
hardware and a limited subscription term which begins on the date of sale
or lease of the vehicle. Refer to your authorized dealer for availability.
For more information on extended subscription terms (a service fee is
required), the online media player and a complete list of SIRIUS
satellite radio channels, and other features, please visit
www.siriusxm.com in the United States, www.sirius.ca in Canada, or call
SIRIUSat 1–888–539–7474.
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (ESN)
You need your ESN to activate, modify or track your satellite radio
account. When in satellite radio mode, you can view this number by
pressing SIRIUS and memory preset 1 at the same time.
Troubleshooting
SIRIUStroubleshooting tips
Radio Display Condition Possible Action
Acquiring Radio requires more
than two seconds to
produce audio for the
selected channel.No action required.
This message should
disappear shortly.
Sat Fault/SIRIUS
system failureInternal module or
system failure present.If this message does
not clear shortly, or
with an ignition key
cycle, your receiver
may have a fault. See
your authorized dealer
for service.
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SIRIUStroubleshooting tips
Radio Display Condition Possible Action
Invalid Channel Channel no longer
available.Tune to another
channel or choose
another preset.
Unsubscribed Channel Subscription not
available for this
channel.Contact SIRIUSat
1–888–539–7474 to
subscribe to the
channel, or tune to
another channel.
No Signal Loss of signal from the
SIRIUSsatellite or
SIRIUStower to the
vehicle antenna.The signal is currently
being blocked. When
you move into an open
area, the signal should
return.
Updating Update of channel
programming in
progress.No action required.
The process may take
up to three minutes.
Call SIRIUS
1–888–539–7474Satellite service has
been deactivated by
SIRIUSSatellite
Radio.Call SIRIUSat
1–888–539–7474 to
reactivate or resolve
subscription issues.
No Channels Available All the channels in the
selected category are
skipped or locked.Using the channel
guide, unlock or
unskip the channels.
Subscription Updated SIRIUShas updated
the channels available
for your vehicle.No action required.
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Note:On vehicles with memory seats, to prevent damage to the seat, the
power seats are designed to set a stopping position just short of the end
of the seat track. If the seat encounters an object while moving forward
or backward, a new stopping position will be set. To reset the seat to its
normal stopping position:
•After encountering the new stopping position, press the power seat
control again to override
•Continue pressing the control until it reaches the end of the seat
track.
•Continue pressing the control for approximately two seconds; you will
feel the seat bounce back slightly.
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The heated seats only operate when the ignition is on. To operate the
heated seats:
•Press the indicated side of the control for maximum
heat.
•Press again to deactivate.
•Press the indicated side of the control for minimum heat.
•Press again to deactivate.
The heated seat module resets at every ignition run cycle. While the
ignition is in the on position, activating the high or low heated seat
switch enables heating mode. When activated, they will turn off
automatically when the engine is turned off.
The indicator light will illuminate when the heated seats have been
activated.
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