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It also lights momentarily when you switch
the ignition on to confirm the lamp is
functional. If it does not light when you
switch the ignition on, or begins to flash at
any time, have the system checked by an
authorized dealer.
Low Washer Fluid
Lights when the windshield
washer fluid is low.
Parking Lamps Lights when you switch the
parking lamps on.
Service Engine Soon If the service engine soon
indicator light stays illuminated
after you start the engine, it
indicates that the On Board Diagnostics
system (OBD) has detected a malfunction
of the vehicle emissions control system.
Refer to On board diagnostics (OBD) in
the Fuel and Refueling chapter for more
information about having your vehicle
serviced. See Emission Control System
(page 138).
If the light is blinking, engine misfire is
occurring which could damage your
catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate
fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and
deceleration) and have your vehicle
serviced immediately. WARNING
Under engine misfire conditions,
excessive exhaust temperatures
could damage the catalytic
converter, the fuel system, interior floor
coverings or other vehicle components,
possibly causing a fire. Have your vehicle
serviced immediately. The service engine soon indicator light
illuminates when you first switch the
ignition on before engine start to check the
bulb and to indicate whether the vehicle
is ready for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)
testing.
Normally, the service engine soon light
stays on until you crank the engine, then
turns itself off if no malfunctions are
present. However, if after 15 seconds the
service engine soon light blinks eight times,
it means that the vehicle is not ready for
I/M testing. See
Emission Control
System (page 138).
Stability Control Lights when the system is active.
If it remains on or does not light
when you power your vehicle on,
this indicates a malfunction. During a
malfunction, the system turns off. Have
the system checked by an authorized
dealer immediately.
See (page 152).
Stability Control Off Lights when you switch the
system off. It goes out when you
switch the system back on or
when you power off your vehicle.
See
(page 152).
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Key in Ignition Warning Chime
Sounds when you open the driver's door
and you have left the key in the ignition.
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Keyless Warning Alert (If Equipped)
Sounds the horn twice when you exit your
vehicle with the intelligent access key, after
the last door is closed and your keyless
vehicle is in RUN, indicating your vehicle is
still on.
Headlamps On Warning Chime
Sounds when you remove the key from the
ignition and open the driver's door and you
have left the headlamps or parking lamps
on.
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 an authorized dealer
immediately.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result in
loss of vehicle control, crash and
injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We recommend
against the use of any hand-held device
while driving and encourage the use of
voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable
local laws that may affect the use of
electronic devices while driving. You can control various systems on your
vehicle using the information display
controls on the steering wheel.
The information display shows the
corresponding information.
Information Display Controls •
Press the up and down arrow buttons
to scroll through and highlight the
options within a menu.
• Press the right arrow button to enter a
submenu.
• Press the left arrow button to exit a
submenu.
• Press the OK button to choose and
confirm settings or messages.
Menu Structure - Information
Display
You can access the menu using the
information display control.
Note: Some options may appear slightly
different or not at all if the items are
optional. Trip computer 1 and 2
1
Option to display all the values on screen.
Speed
Trip Odometer Ford EcoMode
Average Fuel
Gear Shifting
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Trip computer 1 and 2
1
Anticipation Speed
Ford EcoMode
Inst Fuel Econ
Distance to E
Trip Timer
Option to select for navigation display.
1 See Trip Computer (page 98). Information
Driver Alert
MyKey
MyKey Info
System Check Settings
Traction Ctrl
Driver Assist
Blindspot
Collision Warn
Cross TrafficAdaptive
Cruise Control
Normal
Driver Alert
Hill Start Assist
Tire Monitor
Traffic Signs
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Settings
Lane Keeping Park Slot
Chimes
Vehicle settings
Information
Warnings
Traffic (R/L)
Lighting
Auto highbeam
Rain Light
Hdlamp Delay
Rain sensing
Wipers
Hold OK to Create MyKey
Create MyKey
MyKey
Always On or User Selectable
Traction Ctrl
Always On or User Selectable
ESC
xx MPH (xx km/h) or Off
Max Speed
User Selectable or Off
Speed Warning
On or Off
Volume Limiter
Always On or User Selectable
Do not disturb
Hold OK to Clear All MyKeys
Clear MyKeys
Choose your applicable setting
Language
Display
Vehicle graphicChoose your applicable setting
Distance
Choose your applicable setting
Temperature
System Check
All active warnings will display first if
applicable. The system check menu may
appear different based upon equipment
options and current vehicle status. Use the
up and down arrow buttons to scroll
through the list. See Information
Messages (page 99). TRIP COMPUTER
Resetting the Trip Computer
Press and hold
OK on the current screen
to reset the respective trip, distance, time
and average fuel consumption information.
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All Values
Indicates all the respective trip, distance,
time and average fuel consumption
information.
Average Fuel Consumption
Indicates the average fuel consumption
since the function was last reset.
Distance to Empty
Indicates the approximate distance your
vehicle will travel on the fuel remaining in
the tank. Changes in driving pattern may
cause the value to vary.
Outside Air Temperature
Shows the outside air temperature.
Trip Odometer
Registers the distance traveled of
individual journeys.
Trip Timer
Registers the elapsed time of individual
journeys or the total time since the function
was last reset.
INFORMATION MESSAGES
Note:
Depending on your vehicle options
and instrument cluster type, not all of the
messages will display or be available. Note:
The information display may
abbreviate or shorten certain messages. Press the OK button to acknowledge and
remove some messages from the
information display.
The information display will automatically
remove other messages after a short
period of time.
You need to confirm certain messages
before you can access the menus.
Message Indicator (If Equipped)
The message indicator
illuminates to supplement some
messages.
The indicator will be red or amber
depending on the severity of the condition
and it remains on until the condition is
resolved.
A system-specific symbol with a message
indicator may supplement some
messages.
Airbag Action
Message
Displays when the system requires service due to amalfunction. Contact an authorized dealer.
Airbag fault Service now
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Alarm
Action
Message
Displays when the alarm has been triggered due to
unauthorized entry. See Anti-Theft Alarm (page 73).
Alarm activated Check Vehicle
Displays when the system requires service due to amalfunction. Contact an authorized dealer.
Alarm fault Service required
Battery and Charging System Action
Message
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and
switch off the ignition. Contact an authorized dealer.
Electrical system overvoltage
Stop safely
Displays to warn of a low battery condition. Turn offall unneeded electrical accessories. Contact an authorized dealer.
Battery low See manual
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System Action
Message
Displayed when the blind spot information system andcross traffic alert system sensors are blocked. See Blind Spot Information System (page 167).
Blindspot Low visibility See
manual
Displayed when a fault with the system has occurred.Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Blindspot right sensor fault
Service required
Displayed when a fault with the system has occurred.Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Blindspot left sensor fault
Service required
Displayed when the system is not available due to
trailer use. See
Blind Spot Information System (page 167).
Blindspot not available Trailer
attached
Displayed when the system detects a vehicle. SeeBlind Spot Information System
(page 167).
Cross Traffic Vehicle coming
from right
Displayed when the system detects a vehicle. SeeBlind Spot Information System
(page 167).
Cross Traffic Vehicle coming
from left
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Action
Message
Displayed when the blind spot information system andcross traffic alert system sensors are blocked. See Blind Spot Information System (page 167).
Cross Traffic Sensor blocked
See manual
Displays when the system requires service due to amalfunction. Contact an authorized dealer.
Cross Traffic fault Service
required
Displayed when the system is not available due to
trailer use. See
Blind Spot Information System (page 167).
Cross Traffic not available
Trailer attached
Doors Action
Message
Displays when the door(s) listed is not completelyclosed.
Passenger door ajar
Driver door ajar
Passenger side rear door ajar Driver side rear door ajar Displays when the luggage compartment is notcompletely closed.
Liftgate Ajar
Displays when the hood is not completely closed.
Hood open
Engine Action
Message
Engine service is required. Contact an authorizeddealer.
Engine fault Service now
Displays when the engine temperature is too high. Stop
the vehicle in a safe place and allow the engine to cool.If the problem persists, contact an authorized dealer. See
Engine Coolant Check (page 214).
High engine temperature Stop
safely
Displays when the engine has reduced power in orderto help reduce high coolant temperature.
Power reduced to lower engine
temperature
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