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Fuel and Refueling 184
Fuel quality.........................................185
Refueling...........................................188
Fuel consumption.....................................190
Transmission 194
Automatic transmission.................................194
Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) 203
Four wheel drive.....................................203
Brakes 212
Brakes.............................................212
Hints on driving with anti-lock brakes......................213
Parking brake........................................213
Hill start assist.......................................213
Traction Control 215
TractionControl™ ....................................215
Stability Control 216
AdvanceTrac®.......................................217
Terrain Response 219
Hill descent control...................................219
Parking Aids 221
Sensing system.......................................221
Rear-view camera system...............................224
Cruise Control 228
Usingcruisecontrol ...................................228
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Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description
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
may access or share among them data for vehicle improvement purposes.
For U.S. only (if equipped), if you choose to use the SYNC® Vehicle
Health Report, you consent that certain diagnostic information may also
be accessed electronically by Ford Motor Company and Ford authorized
service facilities, and that the diagnostic information may be used for any
purpose. See theSYNC®chapter for more information.
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SAFETY BELT-MINDER™
This feature supplements the safety belt warning function by providing
additional reminders that intermittently sound a tone and illuminate the
safety belt warning light when you are in the driver seat and the safety
belt is unbuckled.
If... Then...
You buckle your safety belt
before you switch the ignition
on or less than 1-2 minutes
elapse after you switch the
ignition on...The Belt-Minder feature will not
activate.
You do not buckle your safety
belt before your vehicle
reaches at least 6 mph
(9.7 km/h) and 1-2 minutes
elapse after you switch the
ignition...The Belt-Minder feature activates, the
safety belt warning light illuminates
and a warning tone sounds for
6 seconds every 25 seconds, repeating
for about 5 minutes or until you
buckle your safety belt.
The driver safety belt is
unbuckled for about one
minute while the vehicle is
traveling at least 6 mph
(9.7 km/h) and more than
1-2 minutes elapse after you
switch the ignition on...The Belt-Minder feature activates, the
safety belt warning light illuminates
and a warning tone sounds for
6 seconds every 25 seconds, repeating
for about 5 minutes or until you
buckle your safety belt.
Deactivating and Activating the Belt-Minder™ Feature
WARNING:While the system allows you to deactivate it, this
system is designed to improve your chances of being safely
belted and surviving an accident. We recommend you leave the system
activated for yourself and others who may use the vehicle.
Read Steps1-4thoroughly before proceeding with the programming
procedure.
Before following the procedure, make sure that:
•The parking brake is set.
•The transmission is in park (P).
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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 theInformation
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 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 your 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.
Extending the Vehicle Run Time
Repeat Steps 1 and 2 with your vehicle still running to extend the run
time for another remote start duration. If the duration is set to last
10 minutes, the duration will extend by another 10 minutes beginning
after what is left of the first activation time. For example, if your vehicle
had been running from the first remote start for five minutes, your
vehicle will continue to run now for a total of 15 minutes.
Wait at least five seconds before remote starting after a vehicle shutdown.
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WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS
The following warning lamps and indicators will alert you to a vehicle
condition that may become serious. Some lamps will illuminate when you
start your vehicle to make sure they work. If any lamps remain on after
starting your vehicle, refer to the respective system warning lamp for
further information.
Note:Some warning indicators appear in the information display and
function the same as a warning lamp but do not display when you start
your vehicle.
Anti-Lock Braking System
If it illuminates when you are driving, this indicates a
malfunction. You will continue to have the normal braking
system (without ABS) unless the brake warning lamp is also
illuminated. Have the system checked by your authorized dealer.
Battery
If it illuminates while driving, it indicates a malfunction. Switch
off all unnecessary electrical equipment and have the system
checked by your authorized dealer
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.
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4X2
Illuminates momentarily when two-wheel drive high is selected.
4X4 High
Illuminates when four-wheel drive high is engaged.
4X4 LOW
Illuminates when four-wheel drive low is engaged.
4X4 AUTO
Displays when using the 4x4 system.
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.
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.
Turn Signal Chime
Sounds when the direction indicator has been activated to signal a turn
and not turned off after the vehicle is driven more than 1.5 miles
(2.4 km).
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Blind Spot Information System
MessagesAction / Description
Vehicle Coming From X Displayed when the blind spot
information system with cross
traffic alert (CTA) system is
operating and senses a vehicle.
Brake System Messages Action / Description
Brake Fluid Level Low Indicates the brake fluid level is low
and the brake system should be
inspected immediately.
Check Brake System Displays when the brake system
needs servicing. If the warning stays
on or continues to come on, contact
your authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
Park Brake Engaged Displays when the parking brake is
set, the vehicle is in ready to drive
and the vehicle is driven more than
3 mph (5 km/h). If the warning stays
on after the parking brake is
released, contact your authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
Door Messages Action / Description
X Door Ajar Displays when the door listed is
not completely closed.
Liftgate Ajar Displays when the liftgate or
liftglass is not completely closed.
Factory Keypad Code XXXXX Displays the factory keypad code
after the keypad has been reset.
Engine Messages Action / Description
Power Reduced To Lower Engine
TempDisplays when the engine has
reduced power to help reduce high
engine temperature.
Engine On Informs you that you are exiting
your vehicle and the engine is on.
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Off Road Messages Action / Description
For Hill Descent Reduce Speed Displayed when hill descent speed
exceeds 20 MPH (32 KM/H).
For Hill Descent Select Gear Displayed when hill descent control
mode requires driver shift
transmission into gear.
Hill Descent Driver Resume Control Displayed when the hill control
mode requires the driver to resume
control.
Hill Descent Control FAULTDisplayed when a hill descent
system fault is present.
Hill Descent Control OFF System
CoolingDisplayed when hill descent control
mode is disabled to cool the brake
system.
Hill Descent Control Ready Displayed when hill descent control
mode is activated.
Park Aid Messages Action / Description
Check Park Aid Displays when the transmission is in
R (Reverse) and the park aid is
disabled.
Rear Park Aid On Off Displays the park aid status.
Check Rear Park Aid Displays when the transmission is in
reverse (R) and the park aid is
disabled.
Check Front Park Aid Displays when the system has
detected a condition that requires
service. SeeParking Aidchapter.
Front Park Aid On Off Displays the park aid status.
Power Steering Messages Action / Description
Steering loss Stop safely The power steering system has
detected a condition that requires
service. See an authorized dealer.
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