Introduction About This Manual...........................................7
Symbols Glossary.............................................7
Data Recording..................................................9
California Proposition 65..............................11
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Ford Credit..........................................................11
Replacement Parts
Recommendation ........................................11
Special Notices................................................12
Mobile Communications
Equipment .....................................................12
Export Unique Options..................................12
Child SafetyGeneral Information.......................................13
Child Seat Positioning...................................14
Booster Seats...................................................16
Installing Child Seats.....................................18
Child Safety Locks..........................................23
Safety Belts Principle of Operation...................................25
Fastening the Safety Belts..........................26
Safety Belt Height Adjustment................30
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator
Chime .............................................................30
Safety Belt Minder..........................................31
Child Restraint and Safety Belt
Maintenance ................................................32
Personal Safety System™Personal Safety System™..........................34
Supplementary Restraints
SystemPrinciple of Operation..................................35
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................36
Knee Airbag.......................................................37
Front Passenger Sensing System.............37 Side Airbags.....................................................40
Side Curtain Airbags......................................41
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........42
Airbag Disposal...............................................43
Keys and Remote Controls General Information on Radio
Frequencies..................................................44
Remote Control..............................................44
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote
Control ...........................................................49
MyKey™ Principle of Operation..................................50
Creating a MyKey.............................................51
Clearing All MyKeys........................................51
Checking MyKey System Status................51
Using MyKey With Remote Start
Systems.........................................................52
MyKey Troubleshooting...............................52
Locks Locking and Unlocking.................................54
Keyless Entry....................................................57
Interior Luggage Compartment
Release..........................................................60
Security Passive Anti-Theft System..........................61
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................63
Steering Wheel Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................64
Audio Control..................................................64
Voice Control...................................................65
Cruise Control..................................................65
Information Display Control.......................65
Heated Steering Wheel...............................66
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Wipers and Washers Windshield Wipers.........................................67
Autowiper s........................................................67
Windshield Washers.....................................68
Lighting Lighting Control..............................................69
Autolamps........................................................69
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................70
Headlamp Exit Delay....................................70
Daytime Running Lamps.............................70
Automatic High Beam Control...................71
Front Fog Lamps.............................................72
Direction Indicators........................................72
Interior Lamps..................................................72
Ambient Lighting............................................73
Windows and Mirrors Power Windows..............................................74
Global Opening and Closing......................75
Exterior Mirrors.................................................75
Interior Mirror....................................................76
Sun Visors..........................................................77
Moonroof............................................................77
Instrument Cluster Gauges................................................................79
Warning Lamps and Indicators..................81
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............85
Information Displays General Information.....................................86
Information Messages.................................98
Climate Control Automatic Climate Control........................113
Automatic Climate Control........................114
Automatic Climate Control.......................116 Hints on Controlling the Interior
Climate..........................................................118
Heated Windows and Mirrors...................119
Cabin Air Filter................................................119
Remote Start.................................................120
Seats Sitting in the Correct Position...................121
Head Restraints..............................................121
Manual Seats.................................................123
Power Seats....................................................123
Memory Function.........................................124
Rear Seats.......................................................126
Heated Seats..................................................127
Ventilated Seats............................................127
Rear Seat Armrest........................................127
Universal Ga rage Door
Opener Universal Garage Door Opener...............129
Auxiliary Power Points Auxiliary Power Points................................133
Storage C ompartmentsCenter Console..............................................135
Overhead Console........................................135
Starting and Stopping the
Engine General Information....................................136
Ignition Switch...............................................136
Keyless Starting............................................136
Starting a Gasoline Engine........................137
Engine Block Heater....................................140
Unique Driving Character-
istics
Hybrid Electric Vehicle................................142
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GENERAL INFORMATION ON
RADIO FREQUENCIES This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and with Industry Canada
license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) This device
must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Note: Changes or modifications not
expressively approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
The term IC before the radio certification
number only signifies that Industry Canada
technical specifications were met.
The typical operating range for your
transmitter is approximately 33 feet (10
meters). Vehicles with the remote start
feature will have a greater range. One of
the following could cause a decrease in
operating range:
• weather conditions
• nearby radio towers
• structures around the vehicle
• other vehicles parked next to your
vehicle
The radio frequency used by your remote
control can also be used by other short
distance radio transmissions, for example
amateur radios, medical equipment,
wireless headphones, remote controls and
alarm systems. If the frequencies are
jammed, you will not be able to use your
remote control. You can lock and unlock
the doors with the key.
Note: Make sure to lock your vehicle before
leaving it unattended.
Note: If you are in range, the remote control
will operate if you press any button
unintentionally. Intelligent Access (If Equipped)
The system uses a radio frequency signal
to communicate with your vehicle and
authorize your vehicle to unlock when one
of the following conditions are met:
• You touch the inside of the front
exterior door handle.
• You press the luggage compartment
button.
• You press a button on the transmitter.
If excessive radio frequency interference
is present in the area or if the transmitter
battery is low, you may need 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. See Remote
Control (page 44).
REMOTE CONTROL Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (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.
E151797
Press the button to release the key. Press
and hold the button to fold the key back
in when not in use.
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E151795
Note: Your vehicle’s keys came with a
security tag that provides important vehicle
key cut information. Keep the tag in a safe
place for future reference.
Intelligent Access Key (If Equipped)
E144506
Your intelligent access keys operate the
power locks and the remote start system.
The key must be in your vehicle to activate
the push-button start system.
Removable Key Blade
The intelligent access key also contains a
removable mechanical key blade that you
can use to unlock the driver door. E151796
Slide the release on the back of the remote
control and pivot the cover off to access
the key blade. E151795
Note: Your vehicle’s backup keys came with
a security tag that provides important
vehicle key cut information. Keep the tag in
a safe place for future reference.
Using the Key Blade The key cylinder is under a cap on the driver
door handle.
To remove the cap:
E151956
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1. Insert the key blade into the slot on the
bottom of the handle and press up.
2. While maintaining upward pressure,
move the cap rearward to release it.
Gently remove the key while doing so.
To install the cap: E151957
1. Place the cap just forward of the key
cylinder.
2. While applying pressure to the cap,
move it forward until it is in place. You
may hear a snap as it engages.
Make sure you have properly installed the
cap by trying to move it rearward.
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 the vehicle. The
transmitter should operate normally.
A message will appear in the information
display when the remote control battery
is low. See Information Messages (page
98). Integrated Keyhead Transmitter
The remote control uses one coin-type
three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or
equivalent.
Press the button to release the key before
beginning the procedure. E151798
1. Insert a screwdriver in the position
shown and gently push the clip.
2. Press the clip down to release the
battery cover.
E151799
3. Carefully remove the cover.
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Note: Do not touch the battery contacts or
the printed circuit board with the
screwdriver.
4. Insert a screwdriver as shown to
release the battery. E151801
5. Remove the battery.
6. Install a new battery with the + facing
up.
7. Replace the battery cover.
Intelligent Access Transmitter
The remote control uses two coin-type
three-volt lithium batteries CR2025 or
equivalent. E151796
1. Slide the release on the back of the
remote control and pivot the cover off. E153890
2. Insert a coin into the slot and twist to
separate the housing.
E153891
3. Remove the batteries.
4. Install new batteries with the + facing
each other.
Note: Make sure to replace the label
between the two batteries.
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5. Reinstall the housing and cover.
Car Finder E138623
Press the button twice within
three seconds. The horn will
sound and the turn signals will
flash. We recommend you use this method
to locate your vehicle, rather than using
the panic alarm.
Sounding a Panic Alarm Note: The panic alarm will only operate
when the ignition is off. E138624
Press the button to activate the
alarm. Press the button again or
switch the ignition on to
deactivate.
Remote Start (If Equipped)
WARNING
To avoid exhaust fumes, do not use
remote start if your vehicle is parked
indoors or areas that are not well
ventilated.
Note: Do not use remote start if your vehicle
is low on fuel. E138625
The remote start button is on the
transmitter.
This feature allows you to start your
vehicle from outside the vehicle. The
transmitter has an extended operating
range.
Vehicles with automatic climate control
can be configured to operate when the
vehicle is remote started. See Climate
Control (page 113). A manual climate
control system will run at the setting it was
set to when you switched the vehicle off. Many states and provinces have
restrictions for the use of remote start.
Check your local and state or provincial
laws for specific requirements regarding
remote start systems.
The remote start system will not work if:
• the ignition is on
• the alarm system triggered
• you disable the feature
• the hood is open
• the transmission is not in P
• the vehicle battery voltage is too low
• the service engine soon light is on.
Remote Control Feedback
An LED on the remote control provides
status feedback of remote start or stop
commands. StatusLED
Remote start or
extension
successfulSolid green
Remote stop
successful; engine
offSolid red
Remote start or
stop failedBlinking red
Waiting for status
updateBlinking green
Remote Starting the Vehicle
Note: You must press each button within
three seconds of each other. Your vehicle
will not remote start if you do not follow this
sequence.
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E138626
The tag with 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. It can be switched on or
off in the information display. See General
Information (page 86).
Note: If the vehicle has been remote started
with an integrated keyhead transmitter, you
must switch the ignition on before driving
your vehicle. With an intelligent access
transmitter, you must press the
START/STOP button on the instrument
panel once while applying the brake pedal
before driving your 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. 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 you programmed
the duration to last 10 minutes, the second
10 minutes will begin after what is left of
the first activation time. 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 15
minutes. You can extend the remote start
up to a maximum of 35 minutes.
Wait at least five seconds before remote
starting after a vehicle shutdown.
Turning the Vehicle Off After Remote
Starting E138625
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 General Information (page 86).
REPLACING A LOST KEY OR
REMOTE CONTROL Replacement keys or remote controls can
be purchased from an authorized dealer.
Authorized dealers can program remote
controls for your vehicle. See Passive
Anti-Theft System (page 61).
To re-program the passive anti-theft
system see an authorized dealer.
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