
INTERIOR MIRROR
WARNING:Do not adjust the mirror when your vehicle is
moving.
Note:Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh
abrasives, fuel or other petroleum or ammonia based cleaning products.
You can adjust the interior mirror to your preference. Some mirrors also
have a second pivot point. This lets you move the mirror head up or
down and from side to side.
Pull the tab below the mirror toward you to reduce glare at night.
Auto-Dimming Mirror (If Equipped)
Note:Do not block the sensors on the front and back of the mirror.
Mirror performance may be affected. A rear center passenger or raised
rear center head restraint may also block light from reaching the sensor.
The mirror will dim automatically to reduce glare when bright lights are
detected from behind your vehicle. It will automatically return to normal
reflection when you select reverse gear to make sure you have a clear
view when backing up.
SUN VISORS
Slide-On-Rod
Rotate the visor toward the side
window and extend it rearward for
extra sunlight coverage.
Retract the visor before moving it
back toward the windshield and
storing it.
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Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror (If Equipped)
Lift the cover to switch on the
lamp.
DUAL PANEL MOONROOF AND POWER SUNSCREEN
(IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING:Do not let children play with the moon roof or leave
children unattended in the vehicle. They may seriously hurt
themselves.
WARNING:When closing the dual panel moon roof, you should
verify that it is free of obstructions and ensure that children
and/or pets are not in the proximity of the roof opening.
The moonroof and sunscreen controls are located on the overhead
console.
The moonroof and sunscreen have a one-touch open and close feature.
To stop their motion during one-touch operation, press the control a
second time.
Opening and Closing the Sunscreen
Press and release the control to open
the sunscreen.
Note:The sunscreen stops at the
first panel for the dual panel moon
roof. Press and release again to
continue to open the sunscreen past
the second panel.
Pull and release the control to close the sunscreen. The moonroof, if
open, will automatically close prior to closing the sunscreen.
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Opening and Closing the Moonroof
Press and release theSLIDEcontrol to open the moonroof. The
sunscreen, if closed, will automatically open prior to opening the
moonroof. The moonroof will stop short of the fully opened position.
Note:This position helps to reduce rumbling wind noise which may
happen with the roof fully open. Press and release theSLIDEcontrol
again to fully open the moonroof.
Pull and release theSLIDEcontrol to close the moonroof.
Bounce-Back
The moonroof automatically stops closing and reverses if an obstacle is
detected while closing.
Pull and hold theSLIDEcontrol within two seconds of a bounce-back
event to override the function. The closing force begins to increase each
of the next three times the moonroof is closed, with bounce-back active.
Venting the Moonroof
Press and release theTILTcontrol to vent the moonroof. Pull and
release theTILTcontrol to close the moonroof.
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E.MAX A/C:Turn the temperature control dial all the way past the full
cool position to maximize cooling. Recirculated air flows through the
instrument panel vents, air conditioning automatically turns on, and the
fan automatically adjusts to the highest speed.
F.Front temperature control:Controls the temperature of the airflow
in the front of your vehicle. Adjust to select the desired temperature.
G.Rear fan speed control:Controls the volume of air circulated in the
rear of your vehicle. Press+or-to select the desired fan speed.
H.Rear temperature control:Controls the temperature of the airflow
in the rear of your vehicle. PressTEMP +andTEMP -to select the
desired temperature.
I.REAR CTRL:Press to change control of the rear climate controls
system from the front controls to the rear controls.
J.Rear climate control system power:Press the button to turn the
rear climate system on and off.
K.Front fan speed control:Controls the volume of air circulated in
your vehicle. Adjust to select the desired fan speed.
L.Heated rear window:Turns the heated rear window on and off. See
Heated windows and mirrorslater in this chapter for more
information.
M.Defrost:Press the button to distribute air to the windshield vents
and de-mister. Air distribution to instrument panel and footwell vents
turn off. You can use this setting to defog and clear the windshield of a
thin covering of ice.
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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL (WITH SONY® AUDIO SYSTEM)
Note:You can switch temperature units between Fahrenheit and Celsius.
SeeMenu featuresin theMyFord TouchorMyLincoln Touchchapter.
A.CLIMATE:Press the button to turn the system on and off. Switching
off the climate control system prevents outside air from entering the
vehicle.
B.AUTO:Press the button to turn on automatic operation. Select the
desired temperature using the temperature control. The system adjusts
fan speed, air distribution, air conditioning operation, and selects outside
air or recirculated air to heat or cool the vehicle in order to maintain the
desired temperature. You can also use theAUTObutton to turn off dual
zone operation by pressing and holding the button for more than two
seconds.
C.Heated rear window:Turns the heated rear window on and off. See
Heated windows and mirrorslater in this chapter for more
information. If your vehicle is equipped with heated mirrors, this button
turns them on also.
D.Defrost:Press the button to distribute air to the windshield vents
and de-mister. Air distribution to instrument panel and footwell vents
turn off. You can use this setting to defog and clear the windshield of a
thin covering of ice.
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F.A/C:Press the button to turn air conditioning compressor on or off.
Use air conditioning with recirculated air to improve cooling performance
and efficiency.
G.
AUTO:Press the button to turn on automatic operation. Select the
desired temperature using the temperature control. The system adjusts fan
speed, air distribution, air conditioning operation, and selects outside air or
recirculated air to heat or cool the vehicle in order to maintain the desired
temperature. You can also use theAUTObutton to turn off dual zone
operation by pressing and holding the button for more than two seconds.
H.Heated rear window:Turns the heated rear window on and off. See
Heated windows and mirrorslater in this chapter for more
information. If your vehicle is equipped with heated mirrors, this button
turns them on also.
I.Defrost:Press the button to distribute air to the windshield vents and
de-mister. Air distribution to instrument panel and footwell vents turn
off. You can use this setting to defog and clear the windshield of a thin
covering of ice.
REAR PASSENGER CLIMATE CONTROLS
A.Fan control:Controls the volume of air circulated in the rear of your
vehicle. Adjust to select the desired fan speed.
B.Panel:Press to select air flow direction to the panel.
C.Floor:Press to direct air flow to the floor vents.
D.Panel and floor:Press to direct air flow to the panel and floor vents.
E.REAR LOCK:Illuminates when the rear (auxiliary) climate system is
being controlled by the front controls. The rear (auxiliary) climate
controls do not work when this graphic is illuminated
F.Temperature control:Controls the temperature of the airflow in the
rear of your vehicle.
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HEATED WINDOWS AND MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED)
Heated Rear Window
Note:The ignition must be switched on to use this feature.
Press the button to clear the rear window of thin ice and fog. Press the
button again within 10 minutes to switch it off. It switches off
automatically after 10 minutes, or when you switch the ignition off.
Do not use razor blades or other sharp objects to clean the inside
of the rear window or to remove decals from the inside of the
rear window. This may cause damage to the heated grid lines.
Your warranty does not cover this damage.
Heated Exterior Mirrors (If Equipped)
Note:Do not remove ice from the mirrors with a scraper or attempt to
readjust the mirror glass that has frozen in place. These actions could
cause damage to the glass and mirrors.
Note:Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh
abrasives, fuel or other petroleum-based cleaning products.
Both mirrors heat to remove ice, mist and fog when you switch on the
heated rear window.
CABIN AIR FILTER
Note:A cabin air filter must be installed at all times to prevent foreign
objects from entering the system. Running the system without a filter in
place could result in degradation or damage to the system.
Your vehicle is equipped with a filter; the access door is located behind
the glove box.
The particulate air filtration system is designed to reduce the
concentration of airborne particles, such as dust, spores and pollen, in
the air being supplied to the interior of the vehicle. The particulate
filtration system gives the following benefits to customers:
•Improves the customer’s driving comfort by reducing particle
concentration.
•Improves the interior compartment cleanliness.
•Protects the climate control components from particle deposits.
Have the filter replaced at regular intervals. See theScheduled
Maintenancechapter.
For additional information, or to replace the filter, see an authorized
dealer.
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REMOTE START (IF EQUIPPED)
The remote start feature allows you to pre-condition the interior of your
vehicle. The climate control system works to achieve comfort according
to your previous settings.
Note:You cannot adjust the system during remote start operation.
Turn the ignition on to return the system to its previous settings. You
can now make adjustments normally, but you need to turn certain
vehicle-dependent features back on, such as:
•Heated seats.
•Cooled seats.
•Heated steering wheel.
•Heated mirrors.
•Heated rear window.
You can adjust the default remote start settings using the information
display controls. See theInformation Displayschapter.
Automatic Settings
In hot weather, the system is set to 72°F (22°C). The cooled seats are
set to high (if available, and selected to AUTO in the information
display).
In moderate weather, the system either heats or cools (based on
previous settings). The rear defroster, heated mirrors and heated seats
do not automatically turn on.
In cold weather, the system is set to 72°F (22°C). The heated seats are
set to high (if available, and selected to AUTO in the information
display). The rear defroster and heated mirrors automatically turn on.
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