Lifestyle
•Ash cup / smoker’s package
•Cargo organization and management
•Cargo net
•Roof racks and carriers*
Peace of mind
•Remote start
•Wheel locks
•Locking fuel plug for capless fuel system
•Bumper mounted parking sensors*
•Vehicle security
*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.
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Power Windows ........................... 95
Privacy information .......... 391, 440
Push button start system ......... 177
Putting a call on/off hold ......... 398
Q
Quick touch buttons ................. 513
R
Radio .......................... 130, 134, 136
AM/FM ..................................... 450
Single CD ................ 130, 134, 136
Radio reception ......................... 128
Radio voice commands ............. 456
Rear heated seats ..................... 166
Rear view camera
display ................................ 216, 493
Rear window
defroster ............ 142, 144, 146, 148
Receiving a text
message ............................. 401, 478
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints
for children .................................. 25
Relays ................................ 271–272
Remote entry system
illuminated entry ...................... 72
locking/unlocking doors ........... 69
opening the trunk ..................... 70
replacing the batteries ............. 57
Reverse sensing system ........... 211
Roadside assistance .................. 257
Route preferences .................... 509S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............ 41
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) ......... 35, 38
Safety defects, reporting .......... 270
Safety information ............ 390, 438
Safety restraints .............. 35–36, 38
Belt-Minder............................. 38
extension assembly .................. 37
for adults ............................. 35–36
for children ......................... 20, 25
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................ 46
safety belt maintenance ........... 41
seat belt maintenance .............. 41
warning light and chime .......... 38
Safety restraints -
LATCH anchors ........................... 28
Safety seats for children ...... 20, 25
Safety Compliance
Certification Label .................... 361
Satellite Radio ................... 130, 458
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log ............. 375
SD card ...................... 139, 465, 504
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ............... 35
Seats
child safety seats ................ 20, 25
climate control ........................ 164
easy access/easyout
feature ..................................... 162
front seats ............... 157–158, 163
heated .............................. 162, 166
memory seat ..................... 58, 161
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