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Auxiliary Power Points 142
Storage Compartments 143
Overhead console.....................................143
Starting and Stopping the Engine 144
Ignition switch.......................................145
Keyless starting......................................145
Engine block heater...................................149
Fuel and Refueling 151
Fuel quality.........................................153
Running out of fuel....................................154
Refueling...........................................155
Fuel consumption.....................................157
Transmission 162
Automatic transmission.................................162
Manual transmission...................................167
Hill start assist.......................................169
Brakes 171
Brakes.............................................171
Hints on driving with anti-lock brakes......................172
Parking brake........................................172
Traction Control 173
TractionControl™ ....................................173
Stability Control 174
AdvanceTrac®.......................................175
Parking Aids 176
Sensing system.......................................176
Active park assist.....................................179
Rear-view camera system...............................184
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Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description
Fuel pump
resetFuse
compartmentHazard
warning
flasher
Heated rear
windowInterior
luggage
compartment
releaseJack
Lighting
controlLow tire
pressure
warningMaintain
correct fluid
level
Panic alarmParking aid
systemParking
brake system
Power
steering fluidPower
windows
front and
rearPower
window
lockout
Service
engine soonSide airbagStability
control
Windshield
defrost and
demistWindshield
washer and
wiper
DATA RECORDING
Service Data Recording
Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting and
storing diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentially
includes information about the performance or status of various systems
and modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake
systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford
Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may
access or share among them vehicle diagnostic information received
through a direct connection to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing
your vehicle. Additionally, when your vehicle is in for service or repair,
Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities
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Deactivating and Activating the Belt-Minder® Feature (If Equipped)
WARNING:While the design allows you to deactivate your
Belt-Minder, this system is designed to improve your chances of
being safely belted and surviving an accident. We recommend you leave
the Belt-Minder system activated for yourself and others who may use
the vehicle. To reduce the risk of injury, do not deactivate or activate
the Belt-Minder feature while driving the vehicle.
Note:The driver and front passenger Belt-Minder are deactivated and
activated independently. When deactivating or activating one seating
position, do not buckle the other position as this will terminate the
process.
Read Steps1-4thoroughly before proceeding with the programming
procedure.
Before following the procedure, make sure that:
•the parking brake is set
•
the transmission selector lever is in positionP(automatic transmission)
or in neutral (manual transmission)
•the ignition is off
•the driver and front passenger safety belts are unbuckled
1. Turn the ignition on. Do not start the engine.
2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off (about one minute).
•Once the next step is started, the procedure must be completed
within 60 seconds.
3. For the seating position being disabled, buckle then unbuckle the
safety belt four times at a moderate speed, ending in the unbuckled
state.
•After Step 3, the safety belt warning light will turn on.
4. While the safety belt warning light is on, buckle and then unbuckle the
safety belt.
•After Step 4, the safety belt warning light will flash for confirmation.
•This will disable the Belt-Minder feature for that seating position if it
is currently enabled.
•This will enable the Belt-Minder feature for that seating position if it is
currently disabled.
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Remote Starting the Vehicle
Note:You must press each button within three seconds of each other.
Your vehicle will not remote start and the horn will not sound if you do
not follow this sequence.
The label on your transmitter
details the starting procedure.
To remote start your vehicle:
1. Press the lock button to lock all the doors.
2. Press the remote start button twice. The exterior lamps will flash
twice.
The horn will sound if the system fails to start, unless quiet start is on.
Quiet start will run the blower fan at a slower speed to reduce noise.
You can switch it on or off in the information display. See the
Information Displayschapter.
Note:If you remote start your vehicle with an integrated keyhead
transmitter, you must switch the ignition on before driving your vehicle.
If you remote start your vehicle with an intelligent access transmitter,
you must have a programmed intelligent access key inside your vehicle
and press theSTART/STOPbutton on the instrument panel once while
applying the brake pedal before driving the vehicle.
The power windows will not work during the remote start and the radio
will not turn on automatically.
The parking lamps will remain on and the vehicle will run for 5, 10, or
15 minutes, depending on the setting. See theInformation Displays
chapter to select the duration of the remote start system.
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Brake System
It will illuminate when the parking brake is engaged and the
ignition is on.
If it illuminates when you are driving, check that the parking brake is not
engaged. If the parking brake is not engaged, this indicates low brake
fluid level or a brake system malfunction. Have the system checked
immediately by your authorized dealer.
WARNING:Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning
light on is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking
performance may occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle.
Have the vehicle checked by your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Driving extended distances with the parking brake engaged can cause
brake failure and the risk of personal injury.
Cruise Control (if equipped)
It will illuminate when you switch this feature on.
Direction Indicator
Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard
warning flasher is turned on. If the indicators flash faster, check
for a burned out bulb.
Engine Oil
If it illuminates with the engine running or when you are
driving, this indicates a malfunction. Stop your vehicle as soon
as it is safe to do so and switch the engine off. Check the
engine oil level.
Note:Do not resume your journey if it illuminates despite the level
being correct. Have the system checked by your authorized dealer.
Fasten Safety Belt
It will illuminate and a chime will sound to remind you to fasten
your safety belt.
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AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND INDICATORS
Key In Ignition Warning Chime
Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the off or accessory
position and the driver’s door is opened.
Keyless Warning Alert (If Equipped)
Sounds when the keyless vehicle is in RUN and the driver’s door is
opened.
Headlamps On Warning Chime
Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off
(the key is not in the ignition) and the driver’s door is opened.
Parking Brake On Warning Chime
Sounds when you have left the parking brake on and drive your vehicle.
If the warning chime remains on after you have released the parking
brake, have the system checked by your authorized dealer immediately.
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MyKey® Message Action / Description
MyKey Place key in key holder Displays when programming a
MyKey®.
MyKey ESC cannot be deactivated Displays when a MyKey® is active
and trying to disable ESC.
Park Aid Message Action / Description
Parking aid malfunction Service
req’dDisplays when the system has
detected a condition that requires
service. Contact your authorized
dealer.
Park Brake Message Action / Description
Park brake applied Displays when the parking brake is
set, the engine is running and the
vehicle is driven more than 3 mph
(5 km/h). If the warning stays on
after the parking brake is released.
Power Steering Message Action / Description
Steering loss Stop safely The power steering system is not
working. Stop the vehicle in a safe
place. Contact your authorized
dealer.
Steering assist fault Service req’d The power steering system
required service. Stop the vehicle
in a safe place. Contact your
authorized dealer.
Steering fault Service now The power steering system has
detected a condition within the
power steering system or passive
entry/passive start system that
requires service. Contact your
authorized dealer.
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Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods during Extreme High
Ambient Temperatures
Vehicles with manual climate
controlVehicles with automatic
climate control
1 Apply the parking brake. Apply the parking brake.
2 Move the transmission selector
lever to positionP.Move the transmission selector
lever to positionP.
3 Adjust the temperature control
toMAX A/C.PressMAX A/C.
4 Adjust the fan speed to the
lowest speed setting.
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather
Vehicles with manual climate
controlVehicles with automatic
climate control
1 Adjust the air distribution
control to the instrument panel
and floor air vents positions.Press the windshield defrosting
and defogging button.
2 PressA/C.Adjust the temperature control
to the desired setting.
3 Adjust the temperature control
to the desired setting.
4 Adjust the fan speed to the
highest setting.
5 Direct the instrument panel
side air vents toward the side
windows.
6 Close the instrument panel
vents.
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