
WARNING:When possible, all children 12 years old and under
should be properly restrained in a rear seating position. Failure
to follow this could seriously increase the risk of injury or death.
WARNING:Safety belts and seats can become hot in a vehicle
that has been closed up in sunny weather; they could burn a
small child. Check seat covers and buckles before you place a child
anywhere near them.
WARNING:Front and rear seat occupants, including pregnant
women, should wear safety belts for optimum protection in an
accident.
All seating positions in this vehicle have lap and shoulder safety belts. All
occupants of the vehicle should always properly wear their safety belts,
even when an airbag supplemental restraint system is provided.
The safety belt system consists of:
•lap and shoulder safety belts.
•shoulder safety belt with automatic locking mode (except driver and
rear inflatable safety belt).
•height adjuster at the front outboard seating positions
•safety belt pretensioner at the front outboard seating positions.
•belt tension sensor at the front outboard passenger seating position.
•Safety belt warning light and chime. SeeSafety Belt
Warning Light and Indicator Chimelater in this chapter.
•Crash sensors and monitoring system with readiness
indicator. SeeCrash Sensors and Airbag Indicatorin the
Supplemental Restraint Systemchapter.
The safety belt pretensioners and rear inflatable safety belts are designed
to activate in frontal, near-frontal and side crashes, and in rollovers. The
safety belt pretensioners at the front seating positions are designed to
tighten the safety belts firmly against the occupant’s body when activated.
This helps increase the effectiveness of the safety belts. In frontal crashes,
the safety belt pretensioners can be activated alone or, if the crash is of
sufficient severity, together with the front airbags.
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Safety Belt Locking Modes
WARNING:After any vehicle crash, the safety belt system at all
passenger seating positions must be checked by an authorized
dealer to verify that the automatic locking retractor feature for child
seats is still functioning properly. In addition, all safety belts should be
checked for proper function.
WARNING:The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced if
the safety belt assembly automatic locking retractor feature or
any other safety belt function is not operating properly when checked
by an authorized dealer. Failure to replace the belt and retractor
assembly could increase the risk of injury in crashes.
All safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder
belts. The driver safety belt has the first locking mode and the front
outboard passenger and rear seat safety belts have both types of locking
modes described as follows:
Vehicle Sensitive Mode
This is the normal retractor mode, which allows free shoulder or lap belt
length adjustment to your movements and locking in response to vehicle
movement. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner
sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of about 5 mph (8 km/h) or
more, the combination safety belts will lock to help reduce forward
movement of the driver and passengers.
In addition, the retractor(s) is designed to lock if the webbing is pulled
out too quickly. If this occurs, let the belt retract slightly and pull
webbing out again in a slow and controlled manner.
Automatic Locking Mode
In this mode, the shoulder belt or lap belt is automatically pre-locked.
The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder or lap belt.
The automatic locking mode is not available on the driver safety belt.
When to Use the Automatic Locking Mode
This mode should be used any time a child safety seat, except a booster,
is installed in passenger front or rear seating positions. Children 12 years
old and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position
whenever possible.
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REAR INFLATABLE SAFETY BELT (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING:Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the rear
inflatable safety belt as you could be seriously injured or killed.
Note:The rear inflatable safety belts are compatible with most infant
and child safety car seats and belt positioning booster seats when
properly installed. This is because they are designed to fill with a cool
gas at a lower pressure and at a slower rate than traditional airbags.
After inflation, the shoulder portion of the safety belt remains cool to the
touch.
The rear inflatable safety belts are located in the shoulder portion of the
safety belts of the second-row outboard seating positions.
The rear inflatable safety belt consists of the following:
•an inflatable bag located in the shoulder safety belt webbing
•lap safety belt webbing with automatic locking mode
•crash sensors and monitoring system with readiness indicator
SeeCrash Sensors and Airbag Indicatorin theSupplemental
Restraint Systemchapter.
How Does the Rear Inflatable Safety Belt System Work?
WARNING:If the rear inflatable safety belt has deployed, it will
not function again. The rear inflatable safety belt system must be
replaced by an authorized dealer.
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WARNING:Keep keys out of reach of children. Do not allow
children to play near an open or moving power liftgate.
Note:Cycling the ignition while the liftgate is power closing and is
6–10 inches (15–24 cm) from being latched may cause the liftgate to
reverse to full open position. Make sure that the liftgate is closed before
operating or moving the vehicle, especially in an enclosure, like a garage
or a parking structure. The liftgate or its components could be damaged.
Note:Do not drive with the liftgate open without first disabling the
power function and securing the liftgate to the vehicle.
Note:In case of operation in extreme cold -40°F (-40°C), or on extreme
inclines, manual operation of the liftgate is suggested.
The power liftgate can be enabled or disabled using the information
display. The remote control and instrument panel button will still operate
the liftgate regardless of the setting.
Opening and Closing the Power Liftgate
Note:The liftgate movement direction can be reversed with a second
press of the instrument panel, or the control button on the liftgate, or a
second double press of the transmitter button.
The liftgate will only operate with the vehicle in P (Park).
A chime will sound three times as the liftgate begins to power close.
A single chime indicates a problem with the close request, caused by:
•the ignition is on and the transmission is not in P (Park);
•or the battery voltage is below the minimum operating voltage;
•or the vehicle speed is at or above 3 mph (5 km/h).
If the liftgate reverses and starts to close after an open request, a fast
continuous chime indicates excessive load on the gate or a possible strut
failure. See your authorized dealer if you still have a fast chime after the
load is removed.
To open or close from the instrument panel:Press the
instrument panel button.
To open or close with the remote control:Press the remote
control button twice within three seconds.
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POWER WINDOWS
WARNING:Do not leave children unattended in your vehicle
and do not let children play with the power windows. They may
seriously injure themselves.
WARNING:When closing the power windows, you should verify
they are free of obstructions and make sure that children and
pets are not in the proximity of the window openings.
Press or lift the switches to operate
the windows.
•Press the switch to the first
detent and hold to open the
window.
•Lift the switch to the first detent
and hold to close the window.
Rear Window Buffeting
You may hear a wind throb or buffeting noise when one or both of the
rear windows are open. This noise can be reduced by lowering a front
window approximately 2–3 inches (5–8 centimeters).
One-Touch Up or Down (All Windows)
This feature automatically opens or closes the window.
Press or lift the switch completely and release. The window will fully
open or close. Press or lift it again to stop the window.
Global Opening and Closing
Note:The ignition must be off and the accessory delay feature must not
be activated in order for this feature to operate.
Note:This feature can be disabled or enabled by your authorized dealer.
You can open and close the vehicle’s windows, and vent the moonroof
using the remote control.
Opening the Windows
Press and hold the unlock button on the remote control to begin opening the
windows and venting the moonroof. The power sunscreen will also open.
Press the lock or unlock button on the remote control to stop motion.
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Closing the Windows
WARNING:Before operating power windows, you should verify
that they are free of obstructions and ensure that children and
pets are not in the proximity of window openings.
Press and hold the lock button on the remote control to begin closing
the windows.
Press the lock or unlock button the remote control to stop motion.
Bounce-Back
The window will stop automatically while closing and reverse some
distance if there is an obstacle in the way.
Overriding the Bounce-Back Feature
WARNING:When you override the bounce-back feature the
window will not reverse if it detects an obstacle. Take care when
closing the windows to avoid personal injury or damage to your vehicle.
Pull up the window switch and hold within two seconds of the window
reaching the bounce-back position. The window will travel up with no
bounce-back protection. The window will stop if you release the switch
before the window is fully closed.
Window Lock
Press the control to lock or unlock
the rear window controls.
Accessory Delay
You can use the window switches for several minutes after you switch
the ignition off, or until you open either front door.
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911 Assist™ ..............................425
A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................201
Accessing and using your USB
port ............................................403
Accessing your calendar ..........424
Accessory delay ........................106
Active Park Assist .....................206
Adaptive Cruise Control ...........217
Adding (pairing) a phone ........411
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................54
and child safety seats ..............55
description ................................54
disposal ......................................64
driver airbag ..............................54
passenger airbag .......................54
side airbag ...........................54, 59
Air cleaner filter .......310–311, 364
Air filter, cabin ..........................139
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................193
Ambient mood/lighting .............431
AM/FM .......................................391
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................296
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................201
Anti-theft system ..................86, 88
arming the system ..............86, 88
disarming a triggered system ..88
Audio system
Single CD ................................374
Audio system (see Radio) .......374Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................188
fluid, adding ............................301
fluid, checking ........................301
fluid, refill capacities ..............360
fluid, specification ..................360
Selectshift (SST) ....................189
Auxiliary Input Jack .................399
Auxiliary powerpoint ................167
A/V inputs ..........................376, 407
B
Battery .......................................307
acid, treating emergencies .....307
jumping a disabled battery ....268
maintenance-free ....................307
replacement, specifications ...364
servicing ..................................307
Blind Spot Information
System .......................................231
Booster seats ...............................22
Brakes ........................................200
anti-lock ...................................201
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................201
brake warning light ................201
fluid, checking and adding ....306
fluid, refill capacities ..............360
fluid, specifications .................360
lubricant specifications ..........360
parking ....................................201
shift interlock ..........................191
trailer .......................................256
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....360
Cargo area shade ......................243
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Cargo net ...................................243
CD ..............................................374
CD player ..........................372, 402
CD voice commands .................403
Cell phone use ............................15
Changing a tire .........................349
Child safety restraints ..........30, 32
Child safety seats
automatic locking mode
(retractor) .................................42
LATCH .......................................30
Child safety seats - booster
seats .............................................22
Cleaning the touchscreen ........380
Cleaning your vehicle ...............317
engine compartment ..............319
instrument panel ....................321
interior .....................................321
plastic parts ............................318
washing ....................................317
waxing .....................................319
wheels ......................................323
wiper blades ............................320
Climate voice commands .........442
Clock ..................................374, 429
Collision Warning System .........236
Console ......................................170
overhead ..................................172
rear ..........................................170
Coolant ......................................296
checking and adding ..............296
refill capacities ........................360
specifications ..........................360
Cooler ........................................170
Cross Traffic Alert ....................231
Cruise control ...........................216Cupholder(s) .............................153
Customer Assistance ................266
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................369
Getting roadside assistance ...266
Getting the service
you need .................................271
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................277
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................275
D
Defrost .......................................135
rear window ............................138
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................301
engine oil .................................295
Display settings .........................430
Drivebelt ....................................358
Driver alert ................................225
Driving under special
conditions ..................192, 194, 197
sand .........................................195
snow and ice ...........................198
through water .................196, 263
Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) .........................135
E
Electronic message center .......119
Electronic stability control ......204
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................268
running out of fuel .................181
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