Action
Cause
Clean the grille surface in front of the
radar or remove the object causing the obstruction
The surface of the radar in the grille is
dirty or obstructed in some way
Wait a short time. It may take several
minutes for the radar to detect that it is no longer obstructed
The surface of the radar in the grille is
clean but the message remains in the display
The collision warning system is
temporarily disabled. Collision warning should automatically reactivate a
short time after the weather conditions improve
Heavy rain, spray, snow, or fog is inter-
fering with the radar signals
The collision warning system is
temporarily disabled. Collision warning should automatically reactivate a
short time after the weather conditions improve
Swirling water, or snow or ice on the
surface of the road may interfere with the radar signals
System Limitations WARNING
The collision warning system
’s
brake support can only help
reduce the speed at which a collision
occurs if the driver applies the
vehicle ’s brakes. The brake pedal
must be pressed just like any typical
braking situation. Due to the nature of radar technology,
there may be certain instances where
vehicles do not provide a collision
warning. These include: •
Stationary vehicles or vehicles
moving below 6 mph (10 km/h).
• Pedestrians or objects in the
roadway.
• Oncoming vehicles in the same
lane.
• Severe weather conditions (see
blocked sensor section).
• Debris build-up on the grille near
the headlamps (see blocked
sensor section).
• Small distance to vehicle ahead.
• Steering wheel and pedal
movements are large (very active
driving style).
•
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•
Only use the sealing compound
before the use by date. The use by
date is on the lower right hand
corner of the label located on the
sealant canister (bottle). Check
the use by date regularly and
replace the canister after four
years.
• Do not store the kit unsecured
inside the passenger compartment
of the vehicle as it may cause injury
during a sudden stop or crash.
Always store the kit in its original
location.
• After sealant use, the tire pressure
monitoring system sensor and
valve stem on the wheel must be
replaced by an authorized Ford
dealer.
• When inflating a tire or other
objects, use the black air hose only.
Do not use the transparent hose
which is designed for sealant
application only.
• Operating the kit could cause an
electrical disturbance in radio, CD,
and DVD player operation.
What to do when a Tire Is
Punctured
A tire puncture within the tire's tread
area can be repaired in two stages
with the kit. •
In the first stage, the tire will be
reinflated with a sealing
compound and air. After the tire
has been reinflated, you will need
to drive the vehicle a short
distance (about 4 miles [6
kilometers]) to distribute the
sealant in the tire.
• In the second stage, you will need
to check the tire pressure and
adjust, if necessary, to the vehicle's
tire inflation pressure.
First Stage: Reinflating the Tire
with Sealing Compound and Air WARNINGS
Do not stand directly over the kit
while inflating the tire. If you
notice any unusual bulges or
deformations in the tire's sidewall
during inflation, stop and call roadside
assistance. If the tire doesn't inflate to the
recommended tire pressure
within 15 minutes, stop and call
roadside assistance. Preparation: Park the vehicle in a safe,
level and secure area, away from
moving traffic. Turn the hazard lights
on. Apply the parking brake and turn
the engine off. Inspect the flat tire for
visible damage.
Sealant compound contains latex. To
avoid any allergic reactions, use the
non-latex gloves located in the
accessory box on the underside of the
kit housing.
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MKZ (CC9) Wheels and Tires
Bonnet Lock
See: Opening and Closing the
Hood......................................................... 278
Booster Seats..........................................18
Types of Booster Seats.............................19
Brake Fluid Check
..............................286
Brakes.......................................................191 General Information.................................191
Breaking-In............................................247
Bulb Specification Chart
.................293
C
Cabin Air Filter.......................................141
California Proposition 65
.....................11
Capacities and Specifications...................................330
Technical Specifications.......................335
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior....................294
Center Console
....................................160
Changing a Bulb.................................292 Lamp Assembly Condensation..........292
Replacing Bulbs........................................292
Changing a Fuse.................................265 Fuses............................................................ 265
Changing the 12V Battery
................287
Changing the Engine Air Filter.......290 ........................................................................\
290
Changing the Wiper Blades...........289
Checking MyKey System Status.....................................................59
Checking the Wiper Blades............289
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance
........................................39
Child Safety..............................................15
General Information...................................15
Child Safety Locks................................29 Left-Hand Side........................................... 29
Right-Hand Side........................................30
Child Seat Positioning
..........................17
Cleaning Leather Seats...................298 Cleaning Products
.............................294
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.............299
Cleaning the Engine
..........................296
Cleaning the Exterior........................294
Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts...........295
Exterior Chrome.......................................295
Stripes or Graphics (if
equipped).............................................. 295
Underbody................................................. 295
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens
...............298
Cleaning the Interior..........................297
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades
..................................................296
Clearing All MyKeys.............................58
Climate....................................................412 Climate Control Voice
Commands............................................. 414
Climate Control
...................................138
Collision, Damage or Fire Event.....................................................255
Guidance for Ford Motor Company Electric and Hybrid-Electric Vehicles
Equipped With High Voltage
Batteries.................................................. 255
Collision Warning System
...............230
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION................230
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check...................281
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator................................................50
Creating a MyKey
..................................58
Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings..................................................... 58
Cruise Control
.........................................77
Principle of Operation.............................210
Type 1............................................................... 77
Type 2.............................................................. 77
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control......................210
Customer Assistance
.......................258
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Traction Control..................................196
Principle of Operation............................196
Transmission Code Designation........................................333
Transmission........................................185
Transmission See: Transmission....................................185
Transporting the Vehicle.................244
U
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L Hybrid...................................................278
Unique Driving Characteristics......166
Universal Garage Door Opener..................................................153
HomeLink Wireless Control System...................................................... 153
Using Adaptive Cruise Control........211 Blocked Sensor.......................................... 216
Changing the Set Speed........................215
Detection Issues........................................215
Disengaging the System........................214
ECO Cruise Control..................................218
Following a Vehicle..................................212
Hilly Condition Usage..............................215
Low Speed Automatic Cancellation........................................... 215
Overriding the System............................214
Resuming the Set Speed.......................215
Setting a Speed......................................... 212
Setting the Gap Distance.......................213
Switching the System Off.....................215
Switching the System On......................212
Switching to Normal Cruise Control...................................................... 217
System Not Available.............................216
Using Cruise Control..........................210 ECO Cruise Control....................................211
Switching Cruise Control Off.................211
Switching Cruise Control On................210 Using MyKey With Remote Start
Systems.................................................59
Using Snow Chains............................328
Using Stability Control......................198 AdvanceTrac® .......................................... 198
Using Traction Control......................196 System Indicator Lights and
Messages................................................ 196
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)................261
V
Vehicle Care.........................................294
General Information...............................294
Vehicle Certification Label
..............333
Vehicle Identification Number.......332
Vehicle Storage..................................300
Battery.......................................................... 301
Body............................................................. 300
Brakes........................................................... 301
Cooling system.......................................... 301
Engine.......................................................... 300
Fuel system............................................... 300
General....................................................... 300
Miscellaneous............................................ 301
Removing Vehicle From Storage........301
Tires............................................................... 301
Ventilated Seats
...................................151
Heated and ventilated seat air filter
replacement (if equipped)...............152
Ventilation See: Climate Control...............................138
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number...332
Voice Control
...........................................77
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