INSTRUMENT PANEL
Low Fuel Light
A low fuel reminder triggers when the fuel gauge needle is at 1/16th.
Left Vehicle Information Display
Provides information about various systems on your
vehicle. Use the left-hand, 5-way controls located on
the steering wheel to choose and confirm settings and messages. Refer to the Information Displays chapter in your Owner’s Manual for more information.
Adaptive Cruise Control*
Automatically adjusts your speed to maintain a set distance
between you and the vehicle in front of you in the same lane.
You can set the gap distance between yourself and the
vehicle in front by pressing the
and the buttons on
the steering wheel. Refer to the Cruise Control chapter of your Owner’s Manual for more information.
NOTE Driving aids do not replace the need to watch
where the vehicle is moving and brake when necessary.
Refer to your Owner’s Manual for safety
information, more details and limitations.
Steering Wheel Controls
Audio Controls Press VOL +/– to increase/decrease volume levels.
Press to access the next/previous radio station
preset, CD track or preset satellite radio channel*.
Voice Controls *
Press to access voice recognition.
Press to access phone mode or to answer a call.
Press
to end a phone call.
Right Vehicle Information Display*
Displays information about Entertainment, Phone and
Navigation*. Use the right-hand, 5-way controls located on
your steering wheel to scroll through, highlight and make minor
adjustments within a selected menu. Refer to the MyFord Touch
®
chapter in your Owner’s Manual for more information.
Wiper Control
Adjust the lever to switch the wipers on and off. Rotate the dial to
adjust the intermittent wipe speed. Push the end of the stalk to
use the washer.
Push Button Start*
Allows you to start your vehicle by pressing the
ENGINE START/STOP button while fully pressing down on
the brake pedal (for automatic transmission vehicles) or both
the brake and clutch pedals (with manual transmission).
Press the button again to switch the engine off. If your vehicle has
been idling for an extended period of time, it will automatically
shut down. Before the engine shuts down, a message appears
in the information display, allowing the driver to override the
shutdown feature.
NOTE Your intelligent access transmitter must be inside the
vehicle for the ignition to start. The keyless warning alert sounds
the horn twice when you exit the vehicle with the intelligent
access transmitter and the vehicle is still running.
Tilt/Telescope Steering Column
Pull the lever down to unlock the steering column. Adjust the
steering column to your desired position. Push the lever up to lock
the desired position into place.
5*if equipped*if equipped
Pairing Your Phone with SYNC
In order to use many of the features of SYNC, such as making a phone call, receiving a
text or using SYNC Services, you must first connect or pair your phone with SYNC.
To Pair Your Phone for the First Time
1. Make sure that your vehicle is in park (P) or neutral (N) with the parking brake applied
(with manual transmission only), then switch your ignition and radio on.
2. Press the phone button
. When the display indicates No Phone Found, press OK.
3. When Add Bluetooth Device? appears in the display, press OK.
4. When Find SYNC appears in the display, press OK. When prompted on your
phone’s display, enter the PIN provided by SYNC into your phone.
5. The display will indicate when the pairing is successful.
The System May Prompt You to
» Set your phone as the primary/favorite (the primary phone will receive messages
and voicemail).
» Download your phone book (this is required to use the full set of voice commands).
» Switch on 911 Assist
®.
TIPS
» Make sure you accept the request from SYNC to access your phone.
» To pair subsequent phones, please refer to Pairing Subsequent Phones in the SYNC
chapter of your Owner’s Manual.
» If you are experiencing pairing problems, try performing a clean pairing by deleting your
services from SYNC, deleting the SYNC connection from your phone and then repeating
the Pairing Your Phone with SYNC process.
Why Do You Need a SYNC
Owner Account?
A SYNC owner account is required for
Vehicle Health Report activation and the
ability to view your reports online. You’ll
also be able to take advantage of all of
the SYNC Services* and personalization
features, such as saving your favorites and
points of interest. You’ll receive the latest
software updates that add new places,
directions and information; and if you have
questions, you’ll get free customer support.
NOTE Your SYNC system may offer
advanced features such as SYNC Services,
AppLink
TM and Vehicle Health Reports.
Some services may not be available in your
area. Visit the website or call the toll-free
number for more information. See the inside
front cover of this guide for details.
Using Your Phone
with SYNC
NOTE You must download your phone
book to make phone calls with voice
commands by name.
Making a Phone Call
Use SYNC to make a phone call to anyone
in your phone book by pressing the voice
button
. When prompted, say a
voice command.
For example, you could say “Call Jake
Smith at home”. When the system
confirms the number, say “Dial” again
to initiate the call.
NOTE You can also make phone calls by
pressing the voice button
and when
prompted, give the voice command “Dial”,
then verbally say the phone number.
Answering Incoming Calls
Whenever you have an incoming call, you
will be able to see the name and number of
the person calling in the display. Press the phone button
to answer an incoming
call. You can hang up at any time by
pressing and holding the phone button
.
Do Not Disturb Mode
This feature blocks incoming calls and text
messages and saves them for later. You still
have access to outgoing calls when this
feature is active. Say the voice command
“Do not disturb on” to enable and “Do not
disturb off” to disable.
Using SYNC to
Access Digital Media
Plug in your USB media devices such as
phones and MP3 players, and use SYNC
to play all of your favorite music.
Using Voice Commands to Play Music
1. Plug your media player into your
USB port.
2. Press the voice button
. When
prompted, say “USB”, then follow
up by saying a voice command.
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SYNC is a Hands-free,
Voice Recognition System
Used for Entertainment,
Information and
Communication.
SYNC. Say the Word.
Before You Get Started
1. Set up your owner account
at SyncMyRide.com (U.S.)
or SyncMyRide.ca (Canada).
Register by following the on-screen
instructions. After registering
you can see which complimentary
services you are eligible for.
2. SYNC uses a wireless connection
called
Bluetooth® to communicate
with your phone. Switch on Bluetooth
mode in your phone’s menu
options. This lets your phone find
SYNC. If you need more details on
setting up your phone with SYNC,
visit SyncMyRide.com (U.S.) or
SyncMyRide.ca (Canada) or your
phone manufacturer’s website.
GETTING STARTED
WITH YOUR SYNC
® SYSTEM
*if equipped
Remote Start*
Remote start allows you to start the engine from outside your
vehicle using your remote transmitter. To start, press and then
press twice within three seconds. Once inside, apply the brake
while pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button. Shift into drive
(D) and go. If you have the integrated keyhead transmitter, insert
the key into the ignition and switch on the ignition as you normally
would before driving. To switch the engine off from outside the
vehicle after using your remote start, press
once.
Intelligent Access*
NOTE Your intelligent access transmitter must be within 3 feet
(1 meter) of the vehicle for intelligent access to function properly.
This system operates the power locks. To unlock the driver’s door,
pull the front exterior door handle. To lock the doors, press the
sensor on top of the door handles. To unlock and open the trunk,
press the exterior trunk release button near the license plate. The
intelligent access transmitter also contains a mechanical key
blade, which can be used to unlock the driver’s door, if necessary.
You must have a valid transmitter inside the vehicle to switch on
the ignition and start the engine. If you are unable to start your
vehicle using the push-button start, do the following:
1. Place the transmitter in the backup slot in the center console.
2. With the transmitter in this position, press the brake pedal, then
the ENGINE START/STOP button to switch the ignition on and
start your vehicle.
Auto Start-Stop*
The system helps reduce fuel consumption. When you stop at a
light or experience prolonged stops in heavy traffic, the engine will
stop automatically. When you take your foot from the brake pedal
and press on the accelerator, the engine will restart automatically.
A green Auto Start-Stop indicator light within the instrument
cluster will display to indicate when the engine stop occurs.
The system turns on automatically with every ignition cycle.
To switch this feature off, press the AUTO START-STOP button,
located on the center console, near the gearshift lever. The button
will light. Press the button again to restart.
Active Park Assist*
The active park assist system can detect an available parallel
parking space and automatically steer the vehicle into that space
(hands-free). The system instructs you with visual and audible
instructions on when you need to apply the brake, accelerate and
shift gears in order to safely park the vehicle. To initiate active
park assist, press the
button located on the center console,
near the gear shifter lever. To stop the parking procedure, grab the
steering wheel or press the control again. For complete information,
refer to the Parking Aids chapter of your Owner’s Manual.
NOTE The driver is always responsible for controlling the vehicle,
supervising the system and intervening, if required.
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CONVENIENCE
*if equipped
Climate
SYNC with MyFord Touch controls
the temperature, airflow direction, fan
speed, and activates other climate
features, like climate controlled front seats
for you and your passenger.
Set Your Temperature
» Touch the lower-right blue corner on
your touchscreen.
» Set your exact, desired temperature
using the (+) or (–) buttons.
Heated Steering Wheel*
» Touch the lower-right blue corner on
your touchscreen.
» Touch the heated steering wheel icon*
to warm the steering wheel.
Entertainment
No matter how you store your music, SYNC
makes it yours to enjoy when you’re behind
the wheel. Just press the lower-left, red
corner of the touchscreen. From here, you
can easily go between AM/FM, SiriusXM and
other media sources.
Set Your Radio Presets
» Touch the Entertainment corner on
the touchscreen.
» Touch FM.
» Enter the desired station and
touch Enter.
» Touch Presets , then touch and hold
one of the memory preset buttons to
save it. You'll hear a brief mute and the
sound will return once the station
is saved. Bring in Your Own Music
Gain access to any audio source by voice
and even control how each operates, like
changing radio stations, CD tracks or music
on one of the following devices:
» USB
» Bluetooth
® streaming
» SD card
» A/V in
Refer to the MyFord Touch chapter in your
Owner’s Manual, visit the website or call the
toll-free number for more information.
See the inside front cover of this guide
for details.
*if equipped
SYNC® WITH MYFORD TOUCH®* CONTINUED
Rear View Camera*
Provides a video image of the area behind the vehicle. The image
automatically appears in the right vehicle information display or
the interior mirror when the vehicle is in reverse (R) and uses green,
yellow and red guides to alert you of your proximity to objects.
Front and Rear Sensing System*
Sounds a warning tone if there is an obstacle near the vehicle’s rear
bumper when the vehicle is in reverse (R) and is traveling less than
3 mph (5 km/h). The warning tone will increase in frequency as the
object gets closer.
Lane Keeping System*
Prevents unintentional drifting out of your lane through various
driver alerts and steering corrections toward the center of the
lane. Set your system settings as desired by Mode, Sensitivity and
Intensity from your information display screen.
Driver Alert*
Monitors your driving behavior using various inputs including the
front camera sensor, lane markings and other factors. If the system
detects that your driving alertness level reduces below a certain
threshold, then the system will alert you using a tone and displaying
a message in the information display. Press OK on the steering
wheel to clear the warning.
Collision Warning System*
Designed to alert the driver of certain collision risks, sensors detect if
vehicles ahead of you, which are moving in the same direction, may
be a collision risk. The system will alert you with an audible tone and
displaying a red warning light above the instrument panel. If the risk
of collision increases, the system will increase brake support to help
reduce collision speed.
SecuriCodeTM Keyless Entry Keypad*
Allows you to lock or unlock the doors, recall memory features and
arm or disarm the anti-theft alarm. The keypad, located near the
driver’s window, is invisible until touched and then it lights up so you
can see and touch the buttons. To get started, you will need your
five-digit factory code found on your owner’s wallet card or it can be
temporarily displayed on the information display, if the card is not
handy. Entering this code unlocks the driver’s door. To lock all of the
doors, press and hold 7•8 and 9•0 at the same time. For complete
information, refer to the Locks chapter of your Owner’s Manual.
NOTE Visibility aids do not replace the need to watch where
the vehicle is moving. Refer to your Owner’s Manual for safety
information, more details and system limitations.
Heated Front Seats*
To access, press the Climate corner on the touchscreen. For heated front seats, press repeatedly to cycle through the various heat
modes and off. If your vehicle is not equipped with a touchscreen,
use the hard button controls (indicated by the same symbol) to
cycle through the various heat modes and off.
Memory Function*
Use the memory controls located on
the driver’s door to program and then recall memory positions. Move the seats
and mirrors to the desired positions. To program up to three positions, press and hold the desired preset button until you
hear a single tone. You can now use these
controls to recall the set positions.
Moonroof*
Your moonroof controls are located on the overhead console and have a one-touch open and close feature. To open the moonroof,
press the
. It will stop short of the fully opened position to
help reduce wind noise. To close, press the . To use the venting
feature, press the button.
Open Window Buffeting
When only one side window is open, you may hear a pulsing noise. Open both windows on the same side of the vehicle to alleviate
this noise.
Tilting Head Restraints
The front head restraints have a tilting feature for extra comfort.
To Tilt the Head RestraintAdjust the seatback to an upright driving or riding position. Pivot the head restraint forward toward your head to the desired position. Once it is in the forward-most
position, tilting it forward once more will
release it to the upright position.
NOTE Do not attempt to force the head restraint backward after it's tilted. Instead, continue tilting it forward until the head restraint
releases to the upright position.
SelectShift Automatic® Transmission*
Gives you the ability to manually change gears if you like.
To use, move the gearshift lever from drive (D) to sport (S).
If Equipped with the Toggle Located on the Gearshift Lever
» Press the (+) button to upshift.
» Press the (–) button to downshift.
If Equipped with the Steering Wheel Paddles Located on Your
Steering Wheel
» Pull the right paddle (+) to upshift.
» Pull the left paddle (–) to downshift.
FUNCTION COMFORT
15*if equipped
*if equipped