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GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING:Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that
drivers use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may
take their focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of the vehicle. We recommend against the use of any
handheld device while driving and that you comply with all applicable
laws.
Various systems on your vehicle can be controlled using the information
display controls on the steering wheel. Corresponding information is
displayed in the information display.
Information Display Controls
•Press the INFO button to scroll
through trip, fuel usage, and
MyKeyinformation.
•Press the SETUP button to scroll
through various vehicle feature
settings.
•Press the RESET button to choose settings, reset information and
confirm messages.
Info
Press the INFO button repeatedly to cycle through the following
features:
Note:Some options may appear slightly different or not at all if the
items are optional.
INFO
TRIP A/B
MYKEY MILES (km) (if programmed)
MILES (km) TO E
AVG MPG (L/100km)
INFOSETUP
RESET
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INFO
MPG (L/km)
TBC GAIN = XX.X (if equipped)
TIMER
•TRIP A/B: Registers the distance of individual journeys. Press and
release INFO button until the A or B trip appears in the display (this
represents the trip mode). Press the RESET button to reset. Refer to
UNITSlater in this section to switch the display from metric to
English.
•MYKEY MILES (km) (if programmed): For more information, refer to
theMyKeychapter.
•MILES (km) TO E: This displays an estimate of approximately how far
you can drive with the fuel remaining in your tank under normal
driving conditions. Remember to turn the ignition off when refueling
to allow this feature to correctly detect the added fuel. Distance to
empty is calculated using a running average fuel economy, which is
based on your recent driving history of 500 miles (800 km). This value
is not the same as the average fuel economy display. The running
average fuel economy is re-initialized to a factory default value if the
battery is disconnected.
•AVG MPG (L/100km): Average fuel economy displays your average fuel
economy in miles/gallon or liters/100 km.
•MPG (L/km): This displays instantaneous fuel economy as a bar graph.
Your vehicle must be moving to calculate instantaneous fuel economy.
Instantaneous fuel economy cannot be reset.
•TBC GAIN (if equipped): Displays the level of trailer brake gain or if
the trailer is not connected.
•TIMER: Displays the trip elapsed drive time. Press and release RESET
to pause the timer. Press and hold RESET to reset the timer.
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System Check and Vehicle Feature Customization
Press the SETUP button repeatedly
to cycle the message center through
the following features:
SETUP
RESET FOR
SYSTEM CHECKpress the RESET
buttonOIL LIFE
CHARGING SYSTEM
WASHER FLUID LEVEL
DOOR AJAR STATUS
LIFTGATE/GLASS AJAR
STATUS
BRAKE SYSTEM
AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
(if equipped)
MYKEY MILES
(if programmed)
MYKEY(S) PROGRAMMED
ADMIN KEYS PROGRAMMED
MILES TO EMPTY
TBC GAIN = XX.X
(if equipped)
OIL LIFE
INFOSETUP
RESET
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SETUP
UNITS press the RESET
buttonEnglish or Metric
AUTOLAMP (SEC) 0 to 180 seconds
AUTOLOCK On or Off
AUTOUNLOCK On or Off
RUNNING BOARDS
(if equipped)Auto / Out / Off
POWER LIFTGATE
(if equipped)On or Off
EASY ENTRY /
EXITOn or Off
AIR SUSPENSION
(if equipped)On or Off
REAR PARK AID
(if equipped)On or Off
FRONT PARK AID
(if equipped)Disable/Enable
TRAILER SWAY
(if equipped)On or Off
TBC MODE
(if equipped)
CREATE MYKEY / MYKEY SETUP / CLEAR MYKEY
COMPASS
ENGLISH /
FRENCH /
SPANISH RESET
FOR NEWpress the RESET
buttonEnglish / Spanish / French
(press and hold to set)
•RESET FOR SYSTEM CHECK: The message center will begin to cycle
through the vehicle systems and provide a status of the item if
needed. Some systems show a message only if a condition is present.
•OIL LIFE: This displays the remaining oil life. An oil change is
required whenever indicated by the message center and according to
the recommended maintenance schedule. USE ONLY
RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS.
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To reset the oil monitoring system to 100% after each oil change,
perform the following:
1. Press and release the SETUP button to display “OIL LIFE XXX%
HOLD RESET = NEW”.
2. Press and hold the RESET button for two seconds and release to reset
the oil life to 100%.
Note:To change oil life 100% value (if equipped with this feature) to
another value, proceed to Step 3.
3. Once “OIL LIFE SET TO XXX%” is displayed, release and press the
RESET button to change the Oil Life Start Value. Each release and press
will reduce the value by 10%.
•UNITS: Displays the current units in English or Metric.
•AUTOLAMP (SEC): This feature keeps your headlights on for up to
three minutes after the ignition is switched off.
•AUTOLOCK: This feature automatically locks all vehicle doors when
the vehicle is shifted into any gear, putting the vehicle in motion.
•AUTOUNLOCK: This feature automatically unlocks all vehicle doors
when the driver’s door is opened within 10 minutes of the ignition
being turned off.
•RUNNING BOARDS (if equipped): This feature automatically deploys
the side running boards for easy entry/exit from the vehicle or for
cleaning.
Auto: The running boards will automatically deploy when a door is
opened and automatically retract when the door is closed
Out: The running boards will remain deployed regardless of the doors
being open/closed. This setting can be used when washing the vehicle,
or accessing the roof rack. The running boards will stow and enter
AUTO mode when the vehicle speed exceeds 5 mph (8 km/h).
Off: The running boards will remain in regardless of the doors being
open/closed.
•POWER LIFTGATE (if equipped): This feature allows users to
open/close the rear liftgate at the touch of a button. If disabled, the
outside release handle and the rear cargo area control button are off.
The instrument panel button will continue to function the liftgate in
power mode.
•EASY ENTRY / EXIT: This feature automatically moves the driver’s
seat rearward and adjusts the steering column for easy exit/entry from
the vehicle.
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•AIR SUSPENSION (if equipped): Before disabling the air suspension,
make sure the liftgate and liftgate glass are in the closed position.
•REAR PARK AID (if equipped): This feature sounds a tone to warn
the driver of obstacles near the rear bumper, and functions only when
R (Reverse) gear is selected.
•FRONT PARK AID (if equipped): This feature sounds a warning tone
to warn the driver of obstacles near the front bumper.
•TRAILER SWAY (if equipped): This feature uses the electronic
stability control to mitigate trailer sway.
•TBC MODE (if equipped): Allows you to choose the trailer brake
mode.
•CREATE MYKEY / MYKEY SETUP / CLEAR MYKEY: For more
information refer to theMyKeychapter.
•COMPASS: Displays the vehicle’s heading direction.
The compass reading may be affected when you drive near large
buildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antenna. Magnetic
or metallic objects placed in, on or near the vehicle may also affect
compass accuracy. If the compass appears to be inaccurate, a manual
calibration may be necessary. Refer toCompass zone adjustment
Compass zone adjustment
1. Determine which magnetic zone
you are in for your geographic
location by referring to the zone
map.
2. Start the engine.
3. Press SETUP to reach the reset
for zone setting screen.
4. Press and hold RESET until the
message center display prompts you
to reset the current zone setting.
Press RESET.
5. Press and release RESET until the message center display changes to
show the current zone setting (XX).
6. Press and release the RESET button repeatedly until the correct zone
setting for your geographic location is displayed on the message center.
7. Press and release SETUP and allow the setup timer to expire to exit
the procedure or press INFO to exit.
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Compass calibration adjustment
Note:For optimum calibration, drive to an open, level location away
from large metallic objects or structures. Switch off all non-essential
electrical accessories (heated rear window, heater, A/C, map lamps,
wiper, etc.) and make sure all the doors are closed
Note:If the RESET button is pressed or three minutes has expired, the
display will go back to the INFO menu and will show CAL instead of the
compass heading until the compass is calibrated.
1. Press RESET to start the compass calibration function.
2. Slowly drive the vehicle in a circle (less than 3 mph [5 km/h]) until
the CIRCLE SLOWLY TO CALIBRATE display changes to CALIBRATION
COMPLETED. It will take up to five circles to complete calibration.
3. The compass is now calibrated.
•ENGLISH / FRENCH / SPANISH RESET FOR NEW: Allows you to
choose which language the message center will display in.
Press RESET to cycle through each of the language choices.
Press and hold RESET for two seconds to set the language choice.
INFORMATION MESSAGES
Note:Depending on the vehicle options equipped with your vehicle, not
all of the messages will display or be available. Certain messages may be
abbreviated or shortened depending upon which cluster type you have.
Press the RESET button for Type 1 displays or the OK button for Type 2
displays to acknowledge and remove some messages from the
information display. Other messages will be removed automatically after
a short time. Certain messages need to be confirmed before you can
access the menus.
AdvanceTrac/
Traction Control
MessagesAction / Description
SERVICE
ADVANCETRACDisplayed when the AdvanceTracsystem has
detected a condition that requires service.
Contact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
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Battery and
Charging System
MessagesAction / Description
CHECK CHARGING
SYSTEMDisplayed when the charging system needs
servicing. If the warning stays on or continues
to come on, contact your authorized dealer as
soon as possible.
Brake System
MessagesAction / Description
BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL LOWIndicates the brake fluid level is low and the
brake system should be inspected immediately.
Refer toBrake fluidin theMaintenance
chapter.
CHECK BRAKE
SYSTEMDisplayed when the brake system needs
servicing. If the warning stays on or continues
to come on, contact your authorized dealer as
soon as possible.
PARK BRAKE
ENGAGEDDisplayed when the parking brake is set and
the vehicle is in motion.
Door Messages Action / Description
DOOR AJARDisplayed when a door is not completely
closed.
LIFTGATE / GLASS
AJARDisplayed when the liftgate or liftgate glass is
not completely closed.
Fuel Messages Action / Description
CHECK FUEL FILL
INLETDisplayed when the fuel fill inlet may not be
properly closed.
XXX MILES TO E
FUEL LEVEL LOWDisplayed as an early reminder of a low fuel
condition.
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