WARNING
Keep clear of the liftgate when
activating the rear switch.
Setting the Liftgate Open Height
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Manually move the liftgate to the
desired height.
3. Press and hold the control button on the liftgate until you hear a chime,
indicating programming is complete.
Note: You cannot program the height if the
liftgate position is too low.
The new open liftgate height will now be
recalled when the power liftgate is opened.
To change the programmed height, repeat
the above procedure. Once you open the
power liftgate, you can manually move it
to a different height.
When operating the power liftgate after
you have programmed a lower height than
full-open, you can fully open the liftgate
by manually pushing it upward to the
maximum open position.
Obstacle Detection
When Closing
The system stops when it detects an
obstacle and two short tones sound. Once
you remove the obstacle, you can power
close the liftgate.
Note: Entering your vehicle while the
liftgate is closing can cause your vehicle to
bounce and activate obstacle detection. To
prevent this, let the power liftgate close
completely before you enter your vehicle.
Before driving off, check the instrument
cluster for a liftgate or door ajar message or
warning indicator. Failure to do this could
result in unintentionally leaving the liftgate
open while driving. When Opening
The system stops when it detects an
obstacle and two short tones sound.
Remove the obstacle to operate the
liftgate.
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WARNING
Rock the seat backward and forward
after releasing the lever to make sure
that it is fully engaged.
Adjusting the Height of the
Driver's Seat
Recline Adjustment WARNING
Do not place cargo or any objects
behind the seatback before returning
it to the original position. Pull on the
seatback to make sure that it has fully
latched after returning the seatback to its
original position. An unlatched seat may
become dangerous if you stop suddenly or
have a crash. Lumbar Adjustment (If Equipped)
POWER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNINGS
Do not adjust the driver's seat or
seatback when your vehicle is
moving. Adjusting your seatback
while your vehicle is in motion may cause
loss of control of your vehicle. Do not place cargo or any objects
behind the seatback before returning
it to the original position.
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2.
Slightly rotate the wiper blade from the
wiper arm
3. Disengage the wiper blade from the wiper arm.
4. Remove the wiper blade.
5. Install in the reverse order.
Note: Make sure that the wiper blade locks
into place.
ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS
Vertical Aim Adjustment
The headlamps on your vehicle are
properly aimed at the assembly plant. If
your vehicle has been in an accident, the
alignment of your headlamps should be
checked by your authorized dealer. 8 feet (2.4 meters)
A
Center height of lamp to ground
B
25 feet (7.6 meters)
C
Horizontal reference line
D
1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface,
approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters)
away.
Note: To see a clearer light pattern for
adjusting, you may want to block the light
from one headlamp while adjusting the
other.
2. Measure the height of the headlamp bulb center from the ground and mark
an 8 foot (2.4 meter) horizontal
reference line on the vertical wall or
screen at this height.
3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and open
the hood.
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A.
P: Indicates a tire, designated
by the Tire and Rim Association,
that may be used for service on
cars, sport utility vehicles,
minivans and light trucks. Note:
If
your tire size does not begin with
a letter this may mean it is
designated by either the European
Tire and Rim Technical
Organization or the Japan Tire
Manufacturing Association.
B. 215:
Indicates the nominal
width of the tire in millimeters
from sidewall edge to sidewall
edge. In general, the larger the
number, the wider the tire.
C. 65:
Indicates the aspect ratio
which gives the tire's ratio of
height to width.
D. R:
Indicates a radial type tire.
E. 15:
Indicates the wheel or rim
diameter in inches. If you change
your wheel size, you will have to
purchase new tires to match the
new wheel diameter.
F. 95:
Indicates the tire's load
index. It is an index that relates to
how much weight a tire can carry.
You may find this information in
your owner ’s manual. If not,
contact a local tire dealer.
Note: You may not find this
information on all tires because it
is not required by federal law. G.
H:
Indicates the tire's speed
rating. The speed rating denotes
the speed at which a tire is
designed to be driven for extended
periods of time under a standard
condition of load and inflation
pressure. The tires on your vehicle
may operate at different
conditions for load and inflation
pressure. These speed ratings may
need to be adjusted for the
difference in conditions. The
ratings range from 81 mph (130
km/h) to 186 mph (299 km/h).
These ratings are listed in the
following chart.
Note: You may not find this
information on all tires because it
is not required by federal law. mph ( km/h)
Letter
rating
81 mph (130 km/h)
M
87 mph (140 km/h)
N
99 mph (159 km/h)
Q
106 mph (171 km/h)
R
112 mph (180 km/h)
S
118 mph (190 km/h)
T
124 mph (200 km/h)
U
130 mph (210 km/h)
H
149 mph (240 km/h)
V
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C.
80: Indicates the aspect ratio,
which gives the tire's ratio of
height to width. Numbers of 70 or
lower indicate a short sidewall.
D. D:
Indicates a diagonal type tire.
R:
Indicates a radial type tire.
E. 16:
Indicates the wheel or rim
diameter in inches. If you change
your wheel size, you will have to
purchase new tires to match the
new wheel diameter.
Location of the Tire Label
You will find a Tire Label
containing tire inflation pressure
by tire size and other important
information located on the B-Pillar
or the edge of the driver ’s door.
Inflating Your Tires
Safe operation of your vehicle
requires that your tires are
properly inflated. Remember that
a tire can lose up to half of its air
pressure without appearing flat.
Every day before you drive, check
your tires. If one looks lower than
the others, use a tire gauge to
check pressure of all tires and
adjust if required.
At least once a month and before
long trips, inspect each tire and
check the tire pressure with a tire
gauge (including spare, if
equipped). Inflate all tires to the
inflation pressure recommended
by Ford Motor Company. You are strongly urged to buy a
reliable tire pressure gauge, as
automatic service station gauges
may be inaccurate. Ford
recommends the use of a digital
or dial-type tire pressure gauge
rather than a stick-type tire
pressure gauge.
Use the recommended cold
inflation pressure for optimum tire
performance and wear.
Under-inflation or over-inflation
may cause uneven treadwear
patterns
WARNING
Under-inflation is the most
common cause of tire failures
and may result in severe tire
cracking, tread separation or
blowout, with unexpected loss of
vehicle control and increased risk
of injury. Under-inflation increases
sidewall flexing and rolling
resistance, resulting in heat
buildup and internal damage to
the tire. It also may result in
unnecessary tire stress, irregular
wear, loss of vehicle control and
accidents. A tire can lose up to
half of its air pressure and not
appear to be flat! Always inflate your tires to the
Ford recommended inflation
pressure even if it is less than the
maximum inflation pressure
information found on the tire. The
Ford recommended tire inflation
pressure is found on the Safety
Compliance Certification Label
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Tire Wear
When the tread is worn down to
one sixteenth of an inch (2 mm),
tires must be replaced to help
prevent your vehicle from skidding
and hydroplaning. Built-in
treadwear indicators, or wear bars,
which look like narrow strips of
smooth rubber across the tread
will appear on the tire when the
tread is worn down to one
sixteenth of an inch (2
millimeters)
When the tire tread wears down
to the same height as these wear
bars, the tire is worn out and must
be replaced.
Damage
Periodically inspect the tire treads
and sidewalls for damage (such
as bulges in the tread or sidewalls,
cracks in the tread groove and
separation in the tread or
sidewall). If damage is observed or suspected have the tire
inspected by a tire professional.
Tires can be damaged during
off-road use, so inspection after
off-road use is also
recommended.
Age WARNING
Tires degrade over time
depending on many factors
such as weather, storage
conditions, and conditions of use
(such as load, speed, inflation
pressure) the tires experience
throughout their lives.
In general, tires should be
replaced after six years regardless
of tread wear. However, heat
caused by hot climates or
frequent high loading conditions
can accelerate the aging process
and may require tires to be
replaced more frequently.
You should replace your spare tire
when you replace the road tires or
after six years due to aging even if
it has not been used. U.S. DOT Tire Identification
Number
Both United States and Canada
Federal regulations require tire
manufacturers to place
standardized information on the
sidewall of all tires. This
information identifies and
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Information Messages.................................98
AdvanceTrac®...................................................... 98
Alarm........................................................................\
99
Battery and Charging System (High Voltage).............................................................. 99
Doors........................................................................\
99
Fuel........................................................................\
.. 100
Hill Start Assist................................................... 100
Keys and Intelligent Access........................... 100
Maintenance......................................................... 101
MyKey...................................................................... 102
Park Aid.................................................................. 103
Park Brake............................................................. 103
Power Steering.................................................... 103
Remote Start....................................................... 103
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................104
Transmission........................................................ 104
Installing Child Seats.....................................15 Child Seats............................................................... 15
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 16
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................ 18
Using Tether Straps............................................. 20
Instrument Cluster
.........................................81
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................72 Vehicles With Front Fog Lamps...................... 72
Vehicles Without Front Fog Lamps...............72
Interior Lamps
..................................................73
Front Interior Lamp ............................................. 74
Rear Interior Lamp................................................ 74
Interior Mirror
....................................................79
Auto-Dimming Mirror.......................................... 79
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump-Starting the Vehicle........................188 Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 189
Jump Starting...................................................... 190
Preparing Your Vehicle..................................... 188
Removing the Jumper Cables....................... 190
K
Keyless Starting.............................................124 Ignition Modes..................................................... 125
Keys and Remote Controls.........................43 L
Lighting Control................................................71
Headlamp Flasher................................................. 71
High Beams.............................................................. 71
Lighting................................................................71
Load Carrying
..................................................174
Load Limit........................................................175
Vehicle Loading.................................................... 175
Locking and Unlocking.................................55 Activating Intelligent Access .......................... 56
Autolock................................................................... 57
Battery Saver......................................................... 58
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 58
Illuminated Exit..................................................... 58
Mechanical Key..................................................... 56
Opening a Rear Door from Inside.................. 56
Power Door Locks................................................ 55
Remote Control.................................................... 55
Smart Unlocks For Integrated Keyhead Transmitter......................................................... 57
Smart Unlocks For Intelligent Access Keys ........................................................................\
........ 57
Locks...................................................................55
Luggage Covers
..............................................174
Removing the Shade......................................... 174
M
Maintenance.................................................209 General Information......................................... 209
Manual Liftgate
..............................................59
Closing the Liftgate............................................. 59
Opening the Liftgate........................................... 59
Manual Seats
..................................................112
Adjusting the Height of the Driver's
Seat...................................................................... 113
Lumbar Adjustment (If Equipped)...............113
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward............................................................... 112
Recline Adjustment............................................ 113
Media Hub......................................................286
Message Center See: Information Displays................................ 88
Mirrors See: Heated Windows and Mirrors...............107
See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 76
Mobile Communications Equipment
.......12
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Motorcraft Parts..........................................266
MyFord Touch
™...........................................322
General Information.......................................... 322
MyKey Troubleshooting
...............................52
MyKey ™.............................................................49
Principle of Operation........................................ 49
N
Navigation......................................................387 cityseekr................................................................ 389
Map Mode............................................................ 392
Navigation Map Updates................................ 394
Navigation Voice Commands....................... 394
Point of Interest (POI) Categories..............388
Quick-touch Buttons........................................ 393
Setting a Destination........................................ 387
Setting Your Navigation Preferences.........390
Normal Scheduled Maintenance...........421 Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor® (C-MAX Energi
Plug-in Hybrid Only)..................................... 421
Normal Maintenance Intervals..................... 422
O
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check........................................ 212
Opening and Closing the Hood
.............209
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................198
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual..........198
Overhead Console
........................................123
P
Parking Aid
......................................................162
Front Sensing System....................................... 163
Rear Sensing System........................................ 162
Parking Aids....................................................162
Parking Brake
..................................................157
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................63
SecuriLock®........................................................... 63
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 63
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Personal Safety System ™
..........................33
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?................................................................... 33Phone...............................................................359
Making Calls........................................................ 360
Pairing Subsequent Phones......................... 360
Pairing Your Phone for the First Time.................................................................. 360
Phone Menu Options........................................ 361
Phone Settings................................................... 362
Phone Voice Commands................................ 363
Receiving Calls..................................................... 361
Text Messaging.................................................... 361
Post-Crash Alert System
...........................193
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 55
Power Liftgate................................................60 Obstacle Detection............................................. 62
Opening and Closing the Liftgate.................. 60
Setting the Liftgate Open Height................... 62
Power Seats.....................................................113 Power Lumbar...................................................... 114
Power Steering Fluid Check......................217
Power Windows..............................................76 Accessory Delay..................................................... 77
Bounce-Back.......................................................... 76
One-Touch Down................................................. 76
One-Touch Up....................................................... 76
Window Lock.......................................................... 76
R
Rear Seat Armrest
.........................................116
Rear Seats........................................................115 Folding the Seatback (If Equipped).............115
Unfolding the Seatback.................................... 115
Rear Under Floor Storage..........................174
Rear View Camera.......................................168 Using the Rear View Camera System.........168
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera................................... 168
Rear Window Wiper and Washers...........70 Rear Window Washer......................................... 70
Rear Window Wiper............................................ 70
Refueling..........................................................138 Easy Fuel ™ Capless Fuel System
(Non-Energi Vehicles)................................. 138
Easy Fuel ™ Capless System (Energi
Vehicles Only)................................................. 139
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