
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
The traction control system helps avoid
drive wheel spin and loss of traction.
If your vehicle begins to slide, the system
applies the brakes to individual wheels
and, when needed, reduces engine power
at the same time. If the wheels spin when
accelerating on slippery or loose surfaces,
the system reduces engine power in order
to increase traction.
USING TRACTION CONTROL
If your vehicle is stuck in mud or snow,
switching traction control off may be
beneficial, this allows the wheels to spin.
You can switch this feature on or off using
the vehicle settings menu in the
information display or by pressing the
button on the instrument panel.
Switching the System Off Using
the Information Display Controls
(If Equipped)
Your vehicle comes with this feature
already enabled. You can switch this
feature on or off using the vehicle settings
menu in the information display. See
(page 86).
Switching the System Off Using a
Switch
(If Equipped)
The button is located on the instrument
panel. See Instrument Panel Overview
(page
15).
Press the button to switch the system off.
You will see a message in conjunction with
an illuminated icon in the display. Press
the button again to switch the system back
on.
When you switch the traction control
system off, stability control remains fully
active. System Warning Lamps and
Messages WARNING
If the warning lamp remains
illuminated or does not illuminate
when you switch the ignition on, this
indicates a malfunction. During a
malfunction the system will switch off.
Have the system checked immediately.
Operating your vehicle with the system
disabled could lead to the loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover, personal injury or
death. The warning lamp temporarily
illuminates when you start the
engine. It will flash when the
system is active. The warning lamp temporarily
illuminates when you start the
engine. It will illuminate when
you switch the system off.
When you switch the system off or on, a
message appears in the information
display showing system status.
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REAR PARKING AID (If Equipped)
WARNINGS
The parking aid system can only
assist you to detect objects when
your vehicle is moving at parking
speeds. Take care when using the system
to avoid personal injury. The parking aid system may not
prevent contact with small or moving
objects that are close to the ground.
The parking aid system gives an audible
warning when it detects a large object
helping to avoid damage to your vehicle.
To help avoid personal injury you must take
care when using the parking aid system. Traffic control systems, inclement
weather, air brakes and external
motors and fans may affect correct
operation of the sensing system; this may
include reduced performance or a false
alerts. Rear Sensing System
When the parking aid system produces an
audible warning, the audio system may
reduce the set volume to a predetermined
level.
Note:
Some add-on equipment can cause
reduced performance or a false alert. For
example, large trailer hitches, bike or
surfboard racks.
Note: Keep the sensors free from snow, ice
and large accumulations of dirt. If the
sensors are blocked system accuracy may
be affected. Do not clean the sensors with
sharp objects.
Note: If your vehicle sustains damage
leaving the sensors misaligned, this will
cause inaccurate measurements or false
alerts. Parking aid automatically turns on when
you shift into reverse (R). When your
vehicle approaches an object, a warning
tone sounds. When your vehicle moves
closer to an object, the warning tone
repeat rate will increase. The warning tone
sounds continuously when an object is 12 in
(30 cm)
or less from the rear bumper.
Sensor coverage area is up to 71
in (180 cm) from the rear
bumper.
A
Note: There is decreased coverage at the
outer corners.
The system will detect objects when you
shift into reverse (R) and:
• Your vehicle is moving backward at low
speed.
• Your vehicle is stationary but an object
is approaching the rear of your vehicle
at a low speed.
• Your vehicle is moving backward at low
speed and an object is approaching the
rear of your vehicle at a low speed.
Note: If your vehicle remains stationary for
two seconds the audible tone will mute. If
your vehicle moves backward, you will hear
the tone again.
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
Cruise control lets you maintain a set
speed without keeping your foot on the
accelerator pedal. You can use cruise
control when your vehicle speed is greater
than 20 mph (30 km/h).
USING CRUISE CONTROL WARNINGS
Do not use cruise control on winding
roads, in heavy traffic or, when the
road surface is slippery. This could
result in loss of vehicle control, serious
injury or death. When you are going downhill, your
vehicle speed may increase above
the set speed. The system will not
apply the brakes but a warning displays. The cruise controls are on the steering
wheel.
Switching Cruise Control On
Press and release
ON.
The indicator appears in the
instrument cluster. Setting the Cruise Speed
1. Drive to desired speed.
2. Press and release
SET+.
3. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
Note: The indicator will change color.
Note: Cruise control will disengage if the
vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph
(16 km/h) below the set speed while driving
uphill.
Changing the Set Speed
• Press the accelerator or brake pedal
until you reach the desired speed. Press
and release
SET+.
• Press and hold SET+ or SET-. Release
the control when you reach the desired
speed.
• Press and release
SET+ or SET-. The
set speed will change in approximately
3 mph (5 km/h)
increments.
Note: If you accelerate by pressing the
accelerator pedal, the set speed will not
change. When you release the accelerator
pedal, your vehicle returns to the speed that
you previously set.
Canceling the Set Speed
Press and release
CAN or tap the brake
pedal. You will not erase the set speed.
Resuming the Set Speed
Press and release
RES.
Switching Cruise Control Off
Press and release
OFF when the system
is in stand by mode or switch the ignition
off.
Note: You will erase the set speed if you
switch the system off.
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for operation at Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating, not at Gross
Combined Weight Rating.)
Separate functional brakes should
be used for safe control of towed
vehicles and for trailers where the
Gross Combined Weight of the
towing vehicle plus the trailer
exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating of the towing vehicle.
The
Gross Combined Weight must
never exceed the Gross
Combined Weight Rating.
Maximum Loaded Trailer
Weight - is the highest possible
weight of a fully loaded trailer the
vehicle can tow. It assumes a
vehicle with mandatory options,
driver and front passenger weight
(150 pounds [68 kilograms]
each), no cargo weight (internal
or external) and a tongue load of
10– 15% (conventional trailer) or
king pin weight of 15– 25% (fifth
wheel trailer). Consult an
authorized dealer (or the RV and
Trailer Towing Guide available at
an authorized dealer) for more
detailed information.
Tongue Load or Fifth Wheel
King Pin Weight -
refers to the
amount of the weight that a trailer
pushes down on a trailer hitch. Examples:
For a 5000 pound
(2268 kilogram) conventional
trailer, multiply 5000 by 0.10 and
0.15 to obtain a proper tongue
load range of 500 to 750 pounds
(227 to 340 kilograms). For an
11500 pound (5216 kilogram) fifth
wheel trailer, multiply by 0.15 and
0.25 to obtain a proper king pin
load range of 1725 to 2875 pounds
(782 to 1304 kilograms). WARNINGS
Do not exceed the GVWR or
the GAWR specified on the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label. Do not use replacement tires
with lower load carrying
capacities than the original tires
because they may lower the
vehicle ’s GVWR and GAWR
limitations. Replacement tires
with a higher limit than the original
tires do not increase the GVWR
and GAWR limitations. Exceeding any vehicle weight
rating limitation could result
in serious damage to the vehicle
and/or personal injury. Steps for determining the
correct load limit:
1. Locate the statement "The
combined weight of occupants
and cargo should never exceed
XXX kg or XXX lb." on your
vehicle ’s placard.
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BREAKING-IN
You need to break in new tires for
approximately 300 mi (480 km). During
this time, your vehicle may exhibit some
unusual driving characteristics.
Avoid hard accelerations and driving too
fast during the first
1000 mi (1,600 km).
COLD WEATHER
PRECAUTIONS
The functional operation of some
components and systems can be affected
at temperatures below
-13°F (-25°C).
DRIVING THROUGH WATER WARNING
Do not drive through flowing or deep
water as you may lose control of your
vehicle.
Note:
Driving through standing water can
cause vehicle damage.
Note: Engine damage can occur if water
enters the air filter.
Before driving through standing water,
check the depth. Never drive through water
that is higher than the bottom of the front
rocker area of your vehicle. When driving through standing water, drive
very slowly and do not stop your vehicle.
Your brake performance and traction may
be limited. After driving through water and
as soon as it is safe to do so:
•
Lightly press the brake pedal to dry the
brakes and to check that they work.
• Check that the horn works.
• Check that the exterior lights work.
• Turn the steering wheel to check that
the steering power assist works.
FLOOR MATS WARNINGS
Always use floor mats that are
designed to fit the foot well of your
vehicle. Only use floor mats that
leave the pedal area unobstructed. Only
use floor mats that are firmly secured to
retention posts so that they cannot slip out
of position and interfere with the pedals
or impair safe operation of your vehicle in
other ways. Pedals that cannot move freely can
cause loss of vehicle control and
increase the risk of serious personal
injury. Always make sure that the floor
mats are properly attached to the
retention posts in the carpet that are
supplied with your vehicle. Floor mats must
be properly secured to both retention posts
to make sure mats do not shift out of
position. Never place floor mats or any other
covering in the vehicle foot well that
cannot be properly secured to
prevent them from moving and interfering
with the pedals or the ability to control the
vehicle.
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Brakes
•
Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
• Make sure you cover all linkages,
cables, levers and pins under your
vehicle with grease to prevent rust.
• Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)
every 15 days to lubricate working parts
and prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out of
storage, do the following:
• Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt
or grease film build-up on window
surfaces.
• Check windshield wipers for any
deterioration.
• Check under the hood for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage such as mice or squirrel
nests.
• Check the exhaust for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage.
• Check tire pressures and set tire
inflation per the Tire Label.
• Check brake pedal operation. Drive
your vehicle
15 ft (4.5 m) back and
forth to remove rust build-up.
• Check fluid levels (including coolant
and gas) to make sure there are no
leaks, and fluids are at recommended
levels.
• If you remove the 12-volt battery, clean
the cable ends and inspect. Contact an authorized dealer if you have
any concerns or issues.
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A
A/C
See: Climate Control........................................ 100
About This Manual...........................................5
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 124
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................. 125
Accessories.....................................................321 Exterior style......................................................... 321
Interior style.......................................................... 321
Lifestyle.................................................................. 321
Peace of mind...................................................... 321
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation.............................................. 9
Adjusting the Headlamps..........................176 Horizontal Aim Adjustment............................. 177
Vertical Aim Adjustment.................................. 176
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................67
Airbag Disposal...............................................45
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control........................................ 100
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 65
Ambient Lighting............................................76
Anti-Theft Alarm
............................................65
Arming the Alarm................................................. 65
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 66
Appendices....................................................323
At a Glance
........................................................12
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............85 Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 85
Keyless Warning Alert........................................ 85
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................85
Audio Control...................................................67 Seek, Next or Previous....................................... 68
Audio System
.................................................227
General Information.......................................... 227
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony Audio System..........................................................228
Autolamps.........................................................73 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps......................................................... 73Automatic Climate Control......................100
Dual Zone Temperature Control.................... 101
Single Zone Temperature Control.................101
Temperature Control.......................................... 101
Automatic Transmission............................122 Brake-Shift Interlock.......................................... 122
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow................................................................... 123
Single Speed Automatic Transmission.................................................... 122
Auxiliary Power Points.................................110 12 Volt DC Power Point...................................... 110
Location.................................................................. 110
B
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........169
Booster Seats..................................................24 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 25
Brake Fluid Check..........................................173
Brakes................................................................124 General Information.......................................... 124
Breaking-In......................................................145
Bulb Specification Chart............................181
C
Cabin Air Filter...............................................103
California Proposition 65...............................9
Capacities and Specifications
................225
Specifications ...................................................... 225
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 182
Center Console................................................111
Changing a Bulb............................................178 Replacing Headlamp Bulbs............................ 178
Replacing HID Headlamp Bulbs.................... 178
Replacing LED Rear Lamp Bulbs.................180
Replacing Licence Plate and High Mounted Brake Lamp Bulbs.......................................... 181
Replacing Rear Lamp Bulbs............................ 179
Changing a Fuse
...........................................168
Fuses....................................................................... 168
Changing a Road Wheel
...........................220
Important Information for Lifting or
Jacking.............................................................. 220
Changing the 12V Battery...........................173
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Entertainment..............................................254
AM/FM Radio...................................................... 255
Bluetooth Audio................................................. 269
CD........................................................................\
.... 265
Line In..................................................................... 269
SD Card Slot and USB Port........................... 266
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (If Activated)....................................................... 260
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................ 269
Environment.......................................................11
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording............................................... 7
Extended Service Plan (ESP).................345 SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)............346
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only)......................... 345
Exterior Mirrors
................................................78
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 78
Heated Exterior Mirrors...................................... 79
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors........................... 79
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 78
F
Fastening the Safety Belts
.........................30
Safety Belt Extension Assembly..................... 32
Safety Belt Locking Modes................................ 31
Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy...........30
Flat Tire Inflation See: Temporary Mobility Kit........................... 189
Floor Mats
........................................................145
Ford Credit...........................................................9
(U.S. Only)................................................................. 9
Front Exterior Overview.................................12
Front Passenger Sensing System............39
Fuses.................................................................158
Fuse Specification Chart...........................158 Electric Motor Compartment Fuse
Box...................................................................... 158
Luggage Compartment Fuse Box................165
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box............163
Pre-Fuse Box........................................................ 158
G
Gauges................................................................81 Common Displays................................................. 81General Information on Radio
Frequencies...................................................46
General Maintenance Information........347 Multi-point Inspection..................................... 349
Owner Checks and Services......................... 348
Protecting Your Investment........................... 347
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.......................... 347
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 347
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................155
Getting the Services You Need
................152
Away From Home............................................... 152
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake.............................................. 125
Hazard Warning Flashers..........................148
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................74
Head Restraints............................................104 Adjusting the Head Restraint......................... 105
Tilting Head Restraints .................................... 105
Heated Seats.................................................109
Heated Windows and Mirrors..................102 Heated Exterior Mirrors.................................... 103
Heated Rear Window........................................ 102
Heating See: Climate Control........................................ 100
High Voltage Battery Cut-Off Switch
............................................................120
High Voltage Battery....................................115 General Information........................................... 115
Hill Start Assist
..............................................125
Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 126
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate...........................................................101
General Hints........................................................ 101
Improving Vehicle Drive Range...................... 102
Recommended Settings for Cooling...........102
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather............................................................. 102
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes.............................................................125
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........169
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