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Easy Entry and Exit Function
If you enable the easy entry and exit
feature, it automatically moves the
driver seat position rearward up to five
centimeters when the transmission
selector lever is in position P and you
remove the key or the keyless start
ignition is turned off.
The driver seat will return to the
previous position when you put the
key in the ignition or the keyless start
ignition is activated.
You can turn off the easy entry and
exit feature by using the driver
information display.
REAR SEATS
Note: Your vehicle may have split seat
backs that must be folded individually.
To lower the seat back(s) from inside
the vehicle, do the following: 1.
Pull the handle to release the seat
back.
2. Push the seat back forward.
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Press the ventilated seat symbol to
cycle through the various cooling
settings and off. Cooler settings are
indicated by more indicator lights.
If the engine falls below 350 RPM
while the ventilated seats are on, the
feature will turn itself off and you will
need to reactivate it.
Heated and ventilated seat air
filter replacement (if
equipped)
Your vehicle is equipped with lifetime
air filters that are integrated with the
seats. Regular maintenance or
replacement is not needed.
REAR SEAT ARMREST
Fold the armrest down to use the
armrest and cupholder. To open the
storage lid, pull up on the latch
located between the cupholders.
Armrest pass-through
Note:
Do not exceed 80 pounds (36
kilograms) of weight on the
pass-through door. Release the latch, then pull down on
the door located in the back of the
armrest. You can store cargo of a
longer length such as skis or lumber.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING
This battery pack shall only be
serviced by an authorized electric
vehicle technician. Improper handling
can result in personal injury or death. Note:
The high-voltage battery does
not require regular service
maintenance.
Your vehicle consists of various
high-voltage components and wiring.
All of the high-voltage power flows
through specific wiring assemblies
which are labeled as such or are
covered with a solid orange convolute,
or orange striped tape, or both. Do not
come in contact with these
components.
The high-voltage battery system is a
high-voltage, lithium-ion battery
system. The pack is located in the rear
cargo area. The high-voltage battery
system uses an air cooled system to
regulate the high-voltage battery
temperature and help maximize
high-voltage battery life. Note:
The high-voltage battery is
equipped with air vents in the package
tray that help to regulate its
temperature. It is important to keep
these openings free of obstructions. Do
not block the flow of cabin air to this
area.
HIGH-VOLTAGE SERVICE
DISCONNECT
The high-voltage service disconnect
shuts off power from the high-voltage
battery.
Note: There is a disconnect circuit in
your vehicle. Disconnecting the circuit
will automatically disable the
high-voltage battery.
To disable the battery and stop all
high-voltage electric activity in the
vehicle you can access high-voltage
disconnect circuit. To do this, you
must unplug the circuit from the
circuit port connected to the battery.
The high-voltage service disconnect
is located behind the rear fold down
seats. Disabling the High-Voltage Battery
1. Fold down the rear seats.
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Exterior Mirrors......................................89
Auto-Dimming Feature...........................90
Blind Spot Monitor.....................................91
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors....................90
Heated Exterior Mirrors............................90
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors................90
Memory Mirrors.......................................... 90
Power Exterior Mirrors..............................89
Signal Indicator Mirrors...........................90
F
Fastening the Safety Belts................32 Rear Inflatable Safety Belt......................35
Restraint of Pregnant Women..............33
Safety Belt Extension Assembly..........36
Safety Belt Locking Modes.....................33
Flat Tire Inflation See: Temporary Mobility Kit................303
Floor Mats.............................................248
Ford Extended Service Plan (ESP)...................................................340
SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)...................................................... 342
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only)..............340
Front Passenger Sensing System...................................................45
Fuel and Refueling...............................172
Fuel Consumption
...............................178
Calculating Fuel Economy.....................178
Filling the Tank........................................... 178
Fuel Filter...............................................287
Fuel Quality
............................................173
Choosing the Right Fuel.........................173
Octane Recommendations...................173
Fuses.......................................................265
Fuse Specification Chart.................266 Passenger Compartment Fuse
Panel......................................................... 273
Power Distribution Box.........................266 G
Garage Door Opener
See: Universal Garage Door
Opener...................................................... 153
Gauges......................................................95 Common Displays.....................................96
Left Information Display..........................95
Right Information Display.......................96
General Information on Radio Frequencies..........................................52
Intelligent Access.......................................52
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada
.......................................262
Getting the Services You Need.....................................................258
Away From Home....................................258
Global Opening and Closing............89 Closing the Windows...............................89
Opening the Windows.............................89
H
Hazard Warning Flashers
.................251
Headlamp Exit Delay...........................83
Head Restraints
...................................143
Adjusting the Head Restraint...............144
Tilting Head Restraints ..........................145
Heated Seats........................................150 Rear Heated Seats....................................151
Heated Steering Wheel......................78
Heated Windows and Mirrors........140 Heated Exterior Mirror............................140
Heated Rear Window.............................140
Heating See: Climate Control...............................138
HEV See: Hybrid Electric Vehicle..................166
High Voltage Battery Cut-Off Switch...................................................183
High Voltage Battery..........................182 General Information................................182
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