
Note:
Typical road dust, dirt and water
spots do not affect the performance of the
automatic high beam control. However, in
cold or inclement weather conditions, you
may notice a decrease in the availability of
the automatic high beam control, especially
at start up. If you want to change the beam
state independently of the system, you may
switch the high beams on or off using the
lighting control switch. Automatic high
beam control resumes when conditions are
correct.
Note: Modification of your vehicle ride
height such as using much larger tires, may
degrade feature performance.
A camera sensor, centrally mounted
behind the windshield of your vehicle,
continuously monitors conditions to decide
when to switch the high beams off and on.
Once the system is active, the high beams
switch on if:
• The ambient light level is low enough.
• There is no traffic in front of the vehicle.
• The vehicle speed is greater than
31 mph (50 km/h).
The high beams switch off if:
• The system detects the headlamps of
an approaching vehicle or the rear
lamps of a preceding vehicle.
• Vehicle speed falls below
26 mph
(42 km/h).
• The ambient light level is high enough
that high beams are not required.
• The system detects severe rain, snow
or fog.
• The camera is blocked.
Activating the System
Switch on the system in the information
display and switch the lighting control to
the autolamps position. See Information
Displays
(page 96). See Autolamps
(page 79). The indicator lamp illuminates to confirm
when the system is ready to assist.
Manually Overriding the System
When automatic high beam control has
activated the high beams, pushing or
pulling the stalk provides a temporary
override to low beam.
Use the information display menu to
permanently deactivate the system, or
switch the lighting control from autolamps
to headlamps.
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WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
The following warning lamps and
indicators alert you to a vehicle condition
that may become serious. Some lamps
light 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.
Adaptive Cruise Control (If Equipped) The speed control system
indicator light changes color to
indicate what mode the system
is in.
On (white light): Illuminates when you
switch on the adaptive cruise control
system. Turns off when you switch off the
speed control system.
Engaged (green light): Illuminates when
you engage the adaptive cruise control
system. Turns off when you disengage the
speed control system.
Anti-Lock Braking System If it lights when you are driving,
this indicates a malfunction. You
continue to have normal braking
(without anti-lock braking system) unless
the brake system warning lamp also lights.
Have the system checked by an authorized
dealer.
Auto Start-stop
(If Equipped) It lights to inform you when the
engine shuts down or in
conjunction with a message. Battery If it lights while driving, it
indicates a malfunction. Switch
off all unnecessary electrical
equipment and have the system checked
by an authorized dealer immediately.
Blind Spot Monitor
(If Equipped) It lights when you switch this
feature off or in conjunction with
a message. See
Blind Spot
Information System (page 167). See
Information Messages (page 99).
Brake System It lights when you engage the
parking brake with the ignition
on.
If it lights 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 an authorized dealer. WARNING
Driving your vehicle with the warning
lamp on is dangerous. A significant
decrease in braking performance
may occur. It takes you longer to stop your
vehicle. Have your vehicle checked by an
authorized dealer immediately. Driving
extended distances with the parking brake
engaged can cause brake failure and the
risk of personal injury. Cruise Control
(If Equipped)
Lights when you switch on this
feature.
See Using Cruise
Control (page 162).
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Direction Indicator
Lights when you switch on the
left or right direction indicator or
hazard warning flasher. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for
a burned out bulb. See Changing a Bulb
(page 222).
Door Ajar Displays when the vehicle is on
and any door is not completely
closed.
Engine Oil If it illuminates with the engine
running or when you are driving,
this indicates a malfunction.
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so and switch the engine off. Check the
engine oil level. See
Engine Oil Check
(page 213).
Note: Do not resume your journey if it
illuminates despite the level being correct.
Have the system checked by an authorized
dealer immediately.
Fasten Safety Belt It lights and a tone sounds to
remind you to fasten your safety
belt. See
Safety Belt Minder
(page 37).
Front Airbag If it fails to light when you first
power your vehicle, continues to
flash or remains on, this
indicates a malfunction. Have the system
checked by an authorized dealer. Front Fog Lamps
(If Equipped) It lights when you switch the
front fog lamps on.
High Beam Lights when you switch the high
beam headlamps on. It flashes
when you use the headlamp
flasher.
Information
(If Equipped) Lights when a new message is
stored in the information display.
It is red or amber in color
depending on the severity of the message
and remains on until the cause of the
message has been rectified. See
Information Messages
(page 99).
Lane Keeping Aid
(If Equipped) Lights when the lane keeping
system is activated.
Liftgate Ajar Lights when the liftgate is not
completely closed.
Low Fuel Level It lights when the fuel level is low
or the fuel tank is nearly empty.
Refuel as soon as possible.
Low Tire Pressure Warning It lights when your tire pressure
is low. If the lamp remains on
with the engine running or when
driving, check your tire pressure
as soon as possible.
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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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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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HEATED SEATS (If Equipped)
WARNING
People who are unable to feel pain
to their skin because of advanced
age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal
cord injury, medication, alcohol use,
exhaustion or other physical conditions,
must exercise care when using the heated
seat. The heated seat may cause burns
even at low temperatures, especially if
used for long periods of time. Do not place
anything on the seat that insulates against
heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This
may cause the heated seat to overheat.
Do not puncture the seat with pins, needles
or other pointed objects. This may damage
the heating element which may cause the
heated seat to overheat. An overheated
seat may cause serious personal injury. Do not do the following:
•
Place heavy objects on the seat.
• Operate the heated seat if water or any
other liquid is spilled on the seat. Allow
the seat to dry thoroughly.
• Operate the heated seats unless the
engine is running. Doing so can cause
the battery to lose charge. Press the heated seat symbol to cycle
through the various heat settings and off.
Warmer settings are indicated by more
indicator lights.
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Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes
WARNING
If you smell exhaust fumes inside
your vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by your authorized dealer
immediately. Do not drive your vehicle if
you smell exhaust fumes. Carbon
monoxide is present in exhaust fumes.
Take precautions to avoid its dangerous
effects. Important Ventilating Information
If you stop your vehicle and then leave the
engine idling for long periods, we
recommend that you do one of the
following:
•
Open the windows at least 1.0 in
(2.5 cm).
• Set your climate control to outside air.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
(If
Equipped) WARNINGS
Failure to follow engine block heater
instructions could result in property
damage or serious personal injury.
Do not use your heater with
ungrounded electrical systems or
two-pronged adapters. There is a risk
of electrical shock. Do not fully close the hood, or allow
it to drop under its own weight when
using the engine block heater. This
could damage the power cable and may
cause an electrical short resulting in fire,
injury and property damage. Note:
The heater is most effective when
outdoor temperatures are below 0°F
(-18°C). The heater acts as a starting aid by
warming the engine coolant. This allows
the climate control system to respond
quickly. The equipment includes a heater
element (installed in the engine block) and
a wire harness. You can connect the
system to a grounded 120-volt AC
electrical source.
We recommend that you do the following
for a safe and correct operation:
•
Use a 16-gauge outdoor extension cord
that is product certified by
Underwriter ’s Laboratory (UL) or
Canadian Standards Association
(CSA). This extension cord must be
suitable for use outdoors, in cold
temperatures, and be clearly marked
Suitable for Use with Outdoor
Appliances. Do not use an indoor
extension cord outdoors. This could
result in an electric shock or become a
fire hazard.
• Use as short an extension cord as
possible.
• Do not use multiple extension cords.
• Make sure that when in operation, the
extension cord plug and heater cord
plug connections are free and clear of
water. This could cause an electric
shock or fire.
• Make sure your vehicle is parked in a
clean area, clear of combustibles.
• Make sure the heater, heater cord and
extension cord are firmly connected.
• Check for heat anywhere in the
electrical hookup once the system has
been operating for approximately 30
minutes.
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