Information....................................................370
911 Assist............................................................... 376
Alerts....................................................................... 376
Calendar................................................................ 376
Sirius Travel Link................................................. 373
SYNC Services (If Equipped, United States Only)................................................................... 371
Vehicle Health Report (If Equipped, United States Only).................................................... 378
Information Messages.................................93
Airbag....................................................................... 94
Alarm........................................................................\
94
Automatic Engine Shutdown.......................... 94
Battery and Charging System......................... 95
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System..................................................... 95
Doors........................................................................\
96
Engine...................................................................... 96
Hill Start Assist...................................................... 97
Keyless Vehicle...................................................... 97
Lighting.................................................................... 98
Maintenance.......................................................... 98
Message indicator................................................ 93
MyKey....................................................................... 98
Park Aid................................................................... 99
Park Brake............................................................... 99
Power Steering.................................................... 100
Starting System ................................................. 100
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................. 102
Traction Control.................................................. 102
Transmission and Four-Wheel Drive..........100
Installing Child Seats....................................20 Child Seats.............................................................. 20
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 21
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................ 23
Using Tether Straps............................................. 25
Instrument Cluster
........................................84
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................75
Vehicles With Front Fog Lamps...................... 75
Vehicles Without Front Fog Lamps...............76
Interior Lamps
..................................................77
Front Interior Lamp ............................................. 77
Rear Interior Lamp................................................ 77
Interior Mirror
...................................................82
Auto-Dimming Mirror.......................................... 82
Introduction.........................................................7 J
Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................191
Connecting the Jumper Cables...................... 191
Jump Starting....................................................... 192
Preparing Your Vehicle....................................... 191
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 192
K
Keyless Entry
....................................................65
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD.............................................................. 65
Keyless Starting.............................................125 Ignition Modes..................................................... 126
Keys and Remote Controls
........................48
Principle of Operation........................................ 48
L
Lighting Control
...............................................74
Headlamp Flasher................................................ 74
High Beams............................................................. 74
Lighting...............................................................74
Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers.............169
Load Carrying.................................................168
Load Limit
........................................................170
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles.............................................................. 177
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer.................................................................. 170
Locking and Unlocking
.................................58
Activating Intelligent Access ........................... 59
Autolock.................................................................. 60
Battery Saver.......................................................... 61
Illuminated Entry................................................... 61
Illuminated Exit...................................................... 61
Mechanical Key..................................................... 59
Opening a Rear Door from Inside................... 59
Power Door Locks................................................ 58
Remote Control.................................................... 58
Smart Unlocks For Integrated Keyhead Transmitter........................................................ 60
Smart Unlocks For Intelligent Access Keys ........................................................................\
....... 60
Locks...................................................................58
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Using Traction Control................................149
Switching the System Off Using a
Switch................................................................ 149
Switching the System Off Using the Information Display Controls.................... 149
System Indicator Lights and Messages.......................................................... 149
Using Voice Recognition...........................293
Initiating a Voice Session................................ 293
System Interaction and Feedback..............294
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).........................196
V
Vehicle Care
....................................................231
General Information........................................... 231
Vehicle Certification Label.......................266
Vehicle Identification Number................265
Vehicle Storage
.............................................235
Battery................................................................... 236
Body........................................................................\
236
Brakes..................................................................... 237
Cooling system................................................... 236
Engine.................................................................... 236
Fuel system.......................................................... 236
General.................................................................. 236
Miscellaneous...................................................... 237
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 237
Tires........................................................................\
. 237
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 103
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............265
Voice Control...................................................70 MyFord Touch® Controls.................................. 70W
Warning Lamps and Indicators................86
Airbag - Front........................................................ 86
Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 86
Battery..................................................................... 86
Blind Spot Monitor.............................................. 86
Brake System........................................................ 86
Cruise Control........................................................ 87
Direction Indicator................................................ 87
Engine Oil................................................................ 87
Fasten Safety Belt................................................ 87
Fog Lamps - Front................................................ 87
High Beam............................................................... 87
Information............................................................. 87
Low Fuel Level....................................................... 87
Low Tire Pressure Warning............................... 87
Parking Lamps...................................................... 88
Service Engine Soon........................................... 88
Traction and Stability Control......................... 88
Traction and Stability Control Off.................88
Washer Fluid Check.....................................219
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior................................ 231
See: Wipers and Washers................................... 71
Waxing.............................................................232
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 258
Wheels and Tires
.........................................238
General Information......................................... 238
Technical Specifications................................. 262
Windows and Mirrors....................................79
Windshield Washers
......................................72
Windshield Wipers..........................................71
Intermittent Wipe.................................................. 71
Speed dependent wipers (if equipped)............................................................ 71
Wipers and Washers......................................71
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