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The LATCH anchors are located at
the rear section of the rear seat
between the cushion and seat back
below the symbols as shown.
Follow the child seat manufacturer’s
instructions to properly install a
child seat with LATCH attachments.
Follow the instructions on attaching child safety seats with tether straps.
SeeUsing Tether Strapsin this chapter.
Attach LATCH lower attachments of the child seat only to the anchors
shown.
Use of Inboard Lower Anchors from the Outboard Seating
Positions (Center Seating Use)
WARNING:The standardized spacing for LATCH lower anchors
is 11 inches (28 centimeters) center to center. Do not use
LATCH lower anchors for the center seating position unless the child
seat manufacturer’s instructions permit and specify using anchors
spaced at least as far apart as those in this vehicle.
The lower anchors at the center of the second row rear seat are spaced
18 inches (46 centimeters) apart. A child seat with rigid LATCH
attachments cannot be installed at the center seating position. LATCH
compatible child seats (with attachments on belt webbing) can only be
used at this seating position provided that the child seat manufacturer’s
instructions permit use with the anchor spacing stated. Do not attach a
child seat to any lower anchor if an adjacent child seat is attached to
that anchor.
Each time you use the safety seat, check that the seat is properly
attached to the lower anchors and tether anchor, if applicable. Tug the
child seat from side to side and forward and back where it is secured to
your vehicle. The seat should move less than one inch when you do this
for a proper installation.
If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being
injured in a crash greatly increases.
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FASTENING THE SAFETY BELTS
The front outboard and rear safety restraints in your vehicle are
combination lap and shoulder belts.
1. Insert the belt tongue into the
proper buckle (the buckle closest to
the direction the tongue is coming
from) until you hear a snap and feel
it latch. Make sure the tongue is
securely fastened in the buckle.
2. To unfasten, press the release
button and remove the tongue from
the buckle.
Restraint of Pregnant Women
WARNING:Always ride and drive with your seat back upright
and the safety belt properly fastened. The lap portion of the
safety belt should fit snug and be positioned low across the hips.
The shoulder portion of the safety belt should be positioned across
the chest. Pregnant women should also follow this practice. See the
following figure.
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If the airbag readiness lamp is lit, do the following:
The driver or adult passengers should check for any objects that may be
lodged underneath the front passenger seat or cargo interfering with the
seat.
If objects are lodged or cargo is interfering with the seat; please take the
following steps to remove the obstruction:
•Pull the vehicle over.
•Turn the vehicle off.
•Driver or adult passengers should check for any objects lodged
underneath the front passenger seat or cargo interfering with the seat.
•Remove the obstruction(s) (if found).
•Restart the vehicle.
•Wait at least two minutes and verify that the airbag readiness lamp is
no longer illuminated
•If the airbag readiness lamp remains illuminated, this may or may not
be a problem due to the front passenger sensing system.
Do not attempt to repair or service the system. Take your vehicle
immediately to an authorized dealer.
If it is necessary to modify an advanced front airbag system to
accommodate a person with disabilities, contact the Ford Customer
Relationship Center at the phone number shown in theCustomer
Assistancesection of thisOwner’s Manual.
KNEE AIRBAG
A driver’s knee airbag is located under or within the instrument panel.
During a crash, the restraints control module may activate the driver’s
knee airbag based on crash severity and occupant conditions. Under
certain crash and occupant conditions, the driver’s knee airbag may
deploy but the driver’s front airbag may not activate. As with front and
side airbags, it is important to be properly seated and restrained to
reduce the risk of death or serious injury.
To know if the knee airbag is operating properly, seeCrash
Sensors and Airbag Indicatorin this chapter.
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If excessive radio frequency interference is present in the area or if the
transmitter battery is low, it may be necessary to mechanically unlock
your door. You can use the mechanical key blade in your intelligent
access key to open the driver door in this situation. Refer toRemote
Controlin this chapter for more information on the location and use of
the mechanical key blade.
REMOTE CONTROL
Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs) (If Equipped)
Use the key blade to start your
vehicle and unlock or lock the
driver door from outside your
vehicle. The transmitter portion
functions as the remote control.
Note:Your vehicle’s keys came
with a security label that provides
important key cut information.
Keep the label in a safe place for
future reference.
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Type 2
To release the key blade, slide the
release on the back of the
transmitter, then pull the blade out.
Note:Your vehicle’s back-up keys
were issued with a security tag that
provides important vehicle key cut
information. Keep the tag in a safe
place for future reference.
Replacing the Battery
Note:Refer to local regulations when disposing of transmitter batteries.
Note:Do not wipe off any grease on the battery terminals or on the
back surface of the circuit board.
Note:Replacing the battery will not delete the transmitter from your
vehicle. The transmitter should operate normally.
The remote control uses one coin-type three-volt lithium battery CR2032
or equivalent.
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter
1. Twist a thin coin in the slot of the
transmitter near the key ring to
remove the battery cover.
2. Remove the old battery.
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Extending the Vehicle Run Time
Repeat Steps 1 and 2 with the vehicle still running to extend the run
time for another remote start duration. If the duration is set to last
10 minutes, the system will add another 10 minutes. For example, if the
vehicle had been running from the first remote start for five minutes,
the vehicle will continue to run now for a total of 20 minutes. You can
extend the remote start up to a maximum of 30 minutes.
Wait at least five seconds before remote starting after a vehicle
shutdown.
Turning the Vehicle Off After Remote Starting
Press the button once. The parking lamps will turn off.
You may have to be closer to the vehicle than when starting due to
ground reflection and the added noise of the running vehicle.
You can disable or enable the remote start system through the
information display. See theInformation Displaychapter.
REPLACING A LOST KEY OR REMOTE CONTROL
You can purchase replacement or additional keys or remote controls
from an authorized dealer. A dealer can program the transmitters to your
vehicle or you may be able to program them yourself. See theSecurity
chapter for information on programming your transmitters.
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MYKEY TROUBLESHOOTING
Condition Potential causes
I cannot create a
MyKey.•The key or fob used to start the vehicle
does not have admin privileges.
•The key or fob used to start the vehicle is
the only admin key (there always has to be at
least one admin key).
•Vehicles with push button start: The
intelligent access key is not positioned
correctly next to the steering column or
placed in a backup slot. SeeStarting and
Stopping the Vehicle.
•SecuriLock passive anti-theft system is
disabled or in unlimited mode.
•The vehicle has been started using a remote
start system that is not programmed with
admin privileges. SeeUsing MyKey With
Remote Start Systems.
I cannot program the
configurable settings.•The key or fob used to start the vehicle
does not have admin privileges.
•No MyKeys are created. SeeCreating a
MyKey.
•The vehicle has been started using a remote
start system that is not programmed with
admin privileges. SeeUsing MyKey With
Remote Start Systems.
I cannot clear the
MyKeys.•The key or fob used to start the vehicle
does not have admin privileges.
•No MyKeys are created. SeeCreating a
MyKey.
•The vehicle has been started using a remote
start system that is not programmed with
admin privileges. SeeUsing MyKey With
Remote Start Systems
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Condition Potential causes
I lost the only admin
key.•Purchase a new key from your authorized
dealer.
I lost a key.•Program a spare key. SeeSecuriLockin the
Securitychapter.
I accidentally
programmed all keys
as MyKeys.•The vehicle has a remote start system that
is recognized as an admin key. Clear all
MyKeys by using the remote start. SeeUsing
MyKey With Remote Start Systems.
•Your vehicle’s system does not recognize
any programmed MyKeys. SeeCreating a
MyKey.
MyKey total includes
one additional key.•An unknown key has been created as a
MyKey.
•The vehicle has a remote start system.
SeeUsing MyKey With Remote Start
Systems.
Admin key total
includes one additional
key.•An unknown key has been programmed to
the vehicle as an admin key.
•The vehicle has a remote start system.
SeeUsing MyKey With Remote Start
Systems.
MyKey distances do
not accumulate.•The MyKey user is not using the MyKey.
•An admin key holder cleared the MyKeys
and created new MyKeys.
•The key system has been reset.
No MyKey functions
with the Intelligent
Access key.•An admin fob is present at the vehicle start.
•No MyKeys are created. SeeCreating a
MyKey.
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