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MyKey 70
Settings, MyKey.......................................70
Creating.............................................71
Clearing.............................................72
System status.........................................72
Remote start, MyKey...................................72
Troubleshooting, MyKey.................................73
Locks 74
Locking and unlocking..................................74
SecuriCode™ keyless entry keypad.........................82
Security 85
SecuriLock® passive anti-theft system.......................85
Anti-theft alarm.......................................88
Steering Wheel 90
Adjusting the steering wheel..............................90
Steering wheel controls.................................92
Pedals 95
Adjustable pedals......................................95
Wipers and Washers 96
Windshield wipers.....................................96
Rain-sensing wipers....................................96
Windshield washers....................................97
Rear-window wiper and washer............................97
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Driving Aids 237
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Cross Traffic Alert
(CTA) .............................................237
Collision warning system................................241
Steering............................................245
Load Carrying 247
Cargonet...........................................247
Roof racks and load carriers.............................247
Vehicle loading.......................................248
Towing 256
Trailertowing........................................256
Wrecker towing......................................264
Recreational towing...................................265
Driving Hints 267
Economical driving....................................267
Floormats..........................................268
Roadside Emergencies 270
Getting roadside assistance..............................270
Hazard warning flashers................................272
Fuel cut-off switch....................................272
Jump-starting the vehicle...............................273
Customer Assistance 276
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only).......................283
Reporting safety defects (Canada only).....................283
Fuses 284
Changing a fuse......................................284
Fuse specification chart................................285
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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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Event Data Recording
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The
main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle; this data will assist in understanding how a
vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data
related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period
of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is
designed to record such data as:
•How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
•Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were
buckled/fastened;
•How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator
and/or the brake pedal;
•How fast the vehicle was travelling;
•Where the driver was positioning the steering wheel.
This data can help provide a better understanding of the
circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur.
Note: EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial
crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by the EDR under
normal driving conditions and no personal data or information
(e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) is recorded (see
limitations regarding 911 Assist and Traffic, Directions and
Information privacy below). However, parties, such as law
enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of
personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash
investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required,
and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the
vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement,
that have such special equipment, can read the information if
they have access to the vehicle or the EDR. Ford Motor Company
and Ford of Canada do not access event data recorder
information without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to court
order or where required by law enforcement, other government
authorities or other third parties acting with lawful authority.
Other parties may seek to access the information independently
of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada.
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3. Remove the old battery.
4. Insert a new battery with the+facing
downward. Press the battery down to make
sure it is fully in the housing.
5. Snap the battery cover back onto the
transmitter and install the backup key.
Memory feature (if equipped)
This feature allows you to recall the driver seat, power mirrors, power
adjustable steering column and adjustable pedals (if equipped) memory
positions.
Press the unlock button on the remote control or activate intelligent
access (if equipped) to recall the memory positions.
Programming memory to the remote control
To activate this feature:
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Move the memory features to the desired positions using the
associated controls.
3. Press and hold button1for five
seconds. A tone will sound after two
seconds. Continue to hold until you
hear a second tone.
4. Within three seconds press the lock button on the remote control.
Repeat this procedure for another memory button and remote control if
you desire.
Deactivating memory from the remote control
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Press and hold the desired memory button for five seconds. A tone
sounds after two seconds. Continue to hold until you hear a second tone.
3. Press the unlock button on the remote control within three seconds.
Repeat this procedure for each remote control you wish to deactivate.
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ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL
WARNING:Do not adjust the steering wheel when your vehicle
is moving.
Note:Make sure that you are sitting in the correct position. SeeSitting
in the Correct Positionin theSeatschapter.
1. Unlock the steering column.
2. Adjust the steering wheel to the
desired position.
3. Lock the steering column.
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Power Tilt and Telescope Steering Column (If Equipped)
WARNING:Do not adjust the steering wheel when your vehicle
is moving.
Note:Make sure that you are sitting in the correct position. Refer to
Sitting in the Correct Positionin theSeatschapter.
Use the control on the side of the
steering column to adjust the
position.
To adjust:
•tilt: press the top or bottom of the
control.
•telescope: press the front or rear
of the control.
Easy Entry and Exit Feature
When you switch the ignition off, the steering column will move to the
full up and forward position to allow extra room to exit your vehicle. The
column will return to the previous setting when you switch on the
ignition. You can enable or disable this feature in the information display.
SeeGeneral Informationin theInformation Displayschapter.
Memory Feature
You can save and recall the steering column position with the memory
function. Refer to theSeatschapter.
Pressing the adjustment control during memory recall cancels the
operation. The column responds to the adjustment control.
The steering column sets a stopping position just short of the end of the
column position to prevent damage to the steering column. A new
stopping position sets if the steering column encounters an object when
tilting or telescoping.
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To reset the steering column to its original stopping position:
1. Be sure that there is nothing blocking the motion of the steering
column or wheel.
2. Press and hold the steering column control until the steering column
stops moving.
3. Press and hold the steering column control again. The steering column
may begin to move again.
4. When the steering column stops, continue holding the control for two
seconds.
5. Repeat for each direction if necessary.
You have reset the end-of-travel position.
AUDIO CONTROL
SEEK:Press to select the next or
previous stored preset or track.
Press and hold to select the next or
previous frequency or seek through
a track.
MEDIA:Press repeatedly to scroll
through available audio modes.
MUTE:Press to silence the radio.
VOL (Volume):Press to increase or decrease the volume.
VOICE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
A. Phone mode
B. Voice recognition
See theSYNCorMyFord Touchchapter.
SEEK
MEDIA
MUTE
V
O
L
S
E
E
KVOL
A
B
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