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Avoid Areas
Avoid Areasallows you to choose areas which you want the system to
avoid when calculating a route for you.
Press Addto program an entry. Once you make a selection, the system
tries to avoid the area(s) if possible for all routes. To delete a selection,
choose the listing on the screen. When the screen changes to Avoid
Areas Edit, you can press Deleteat the bottom right of the screen.
Map Mode
Press the green bar in the upper right area of the touchscreen to view
map mode. Map mode shows advanced viewing comprised of both 2D
city maps as well as 3D landmarks (when available).
2D city maps show detailed outlines of buildings, visible land use and
land elements and detailed railway infrastructure for the most essential
cities around the globe. These maps also contain features, such as town
blocks, building footprints, and railways.
3D landmarks appear as clear, visible objects that are typically
recognizable and have a certain tourist value. The 3D landmarks appear
in 3D map mode only. Coverage varies, and improves with updated map
releases.
Change the appearance of the map
display by repeatedly pressing the
arrow button in the upper left
corner of the screen. It toggles
between three different map modes:
Heading up, North up, and 3D.
Heading up (2D map) always shows the direction of forward
travel to be upward on the screen. This view is available for map
scales up to 2.5 miles (4 kilometers). The system remembers this
setting for larger map scales, but shows the map in North up
only. If the scale returns below this level, the system restores Heading
up.
North up (2D map) always shows the northern direction to be
upward on the screen.
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3D map modeprovides an elevated perspective of the map. This
viewing angle can be adjusted and the map can be rotated 180
degrees by touching the map twice, and then dragging your finger
along the shaded bar with arrows at the bottom of the map.
Vi e w switches between full map, street list and exit view in route
guidance.
Menu displays a pop-up box that allows direct access to navigation
settings, View/Edit Route, Sirius Travel Link, Guidance Mute and Cancel
Route.
Press the speaker button on the map to mute route guidance.
When the light on the button illuminates, the feature is on. The
speaker button appears on the map only when route guidance
is active.
Re-center the map by pressing this icon whenever you scroll
the map away from your vehicle’s current location.
Auto Zoom
Press the green bar to access map mode, then select the +or -zoom
button to bring up the zoom level and Auto buttons on the touchscreen.
When you press Auto,Auto Zoom turns on and Autodisplays in the
bottom left corner of the screen in the map scale. The map zoom level
then synchronizes with vehicle speed. The slower your vehicle is
traveling, the farther in the map zooms in; the faster your vehicle is
traveling, the farther the map zooms out. To turn the feature off, just
press the +or -button again.
In 3D mode, rotate the map view by swiping your finger across the
shaded bar with the arrows.
The ETA box under the zoom buttons appears when a route is active
and displays the distance and time to your destination. If the button is
pressed, a pop up appears with the destination listed (and waypoint if
applicable) along with mileage and time to destination. You may also
select to have either the estimated time to reach your destination or
your estimated arrival time.
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Map IconsVehicle mark shows the current location of your vehicle. It
stays in the center of the map display, except when in scroll
mode.
Scroll cursor allows you to scroll the map; the fixed icon is in
the center of the screen. The map position closest to the cursor
is in a window on the top center part of the screen.
Address book entry default icon(s) indicates the location on
the map of an address book entry. This is the default symbol
shown after the entry has been stored to the Address Book by
any method other than the map. You can select from any of the
22 icons available. You can use each icon more than once.
Homeindicates the location on the map currently stored as the
home position. You can only save one address from the Address
Book as your Home entry. You cannot change this icon.
POI (Point Of Interest) icons indicate locations of any point
of interest categories you choose to display on the map. You can
choose to display three point of interest categories on the map at
one time.
Starting point indicates the starting point of a planned route.
Waypoints indicates the location of a waypoint on the map. The
number inside the circle is different for each waypoint and
represents the position of the waypoint in the route list.
Destination symbol indicates the ending point of a planned
route.
Next maneuver point indicates the location of the next turn on
the planned route.
No GPS symbol indicates that insufficient GPS satellite signals
are available for accurate map positioning. This icon may display
under normal operation in an area with poor GPS access.
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Quick-touch Buttons
When in map mode, touch anywhere on the map display to access more
features.
Set as Dest
Touch this button to select a scrolled location on the map as your
destination. You may scroll the map by pressing your index finger on the
map display. When you reach the desired location, simply let go and then
touchSet as Dest.
Set as Waypoint
Touch this button to set the current location as a waypoint.
Save to Favorites
Touch this button to save the current location to your favorites.
POI Icons
Touch this button to select icons to display on the map. You can select
up to three icons to display on the map at the same time. Turn these ON
or OFF.
Cancel Route
Touch this button to cancel the active route.
View/Edit Route
Access these features when a route is active:
• View Route
• Edit Destination/Waypoints
• Edit Turn List
• Detour
• Edit Route Preferences
• Edit Traffic Preferences
• Cancel Route.
Nokia is the digital map provider for the navigation application. If you
find map data errors, you may report them directly to Nokia by going to
http://mapreporter.navteq.com. Nokia evaluates all reported map errors
and responds with the result of their investigation by e-mail.
Navigation Map Updates
Annual navigation map updates are available for purchase through your
dealership, by calling 1-866-4NAVTEQ (1-866-462-8837) (in Mexico, call
01-800-557-5539) or going to www.navigation.com/sync. You need to
specify the make and model of your vehicle to determine if there is an
update available.
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“DESTINATION”“Intersection”
“Nearest ” “Nearest POI”
“Play nametags” “POI category”
“Previous destination” “Street address” “Help”
“NAVIGATION”“Destination”*
“Zoom city”
“Zoom country”
“Zoom in minimum”
“Zoom out maximum” “Zoom province”“Zoom state”
“Zoom street”
“Zoom to ” “Help”
*If you have said, “Destination”, you may say any of the commands in the
Destination chart.
One-shot Destination Street Address
When you say either “Navigation destination street address” or
“Destination street address”, the system asks you to say the full address.
The system displays an example on-screen. You can then speak the
address naturally, such as “One two three four Main Street, Anytown”.
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Protecting Your Investment
Maintenance is an investment that will pay dividends in the form of
improved reliability, durability and resale value. To maintain the proper
performance of your vehicle and its emission control systems, it is
imperative that scheduled maintenance be completed at the designated
intervals.
Your vehicle is equipped with the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor (IOLM)
system which displays a message in the information display at the proper
oil change service interval; this interval may be up to one year or
10000 miles (16000 kilometers). When ENGINE OIL CHANGE DUE or
OIL CHANGE REQUIRED appears in the information display, it is time
for an oil change; the oil change must be done within two weeks or
500 miles (800 kilometers) of the ENGINE OIL CHANGE DUE or OIL
CHANGE REQUIRED message appearing. The Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor
must be reset after each oil change; see theInformation Displays
chapter.
If your information display is prematurely reset or becomes inoperative,
you should perform the oil change interval at six months or 5000 miles
(8000 kilometers) from your last oil change. Never exceed one year or
10000 miles (16000 kilometers) between oil change intervals.
Your vehicle is very sophisticated and built with multiple, complex,
performance systems. Every manufacturer develops these systems using
different specifications and performance features. That is why it is
important to rely upon your dealership to properly diagnose and repair
your vehicle.
Ford Motor Company has recommended maintenance intervals for
various parts and component systems based upon engineering testing.
Ford Motor Company relies upon this testing to determine the most
appropriate mileage for replacement of oils and fluids to protect your
vehicle at the lowest overall cost to you and recommends against
maintenance schedules that deviate from the scheduled maintenance
information.
Ford strongly recommends the use of only genuine Ford, Motorcraft or
Ford-authorized remanufactured replacement parts because they are
engineered for your vehicle.
Additives and Chemicals
Ford Motor Company recommended additives and chemicals are listed in
the owner manual and in the Ford Workshop Manual. Additional
chemicals or additives not approved by Ford Motor Company are not
recommended as part of normal maintenance. Please consult your
warranty information.
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NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor®
Your vehicle is equipped with an Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor that
determines when the engine oil needs to be changed based on how your
vehicle is used. By using several important factors in its calculations, the
monitor helps reduce the cost of owning your vehicle and reduce
environmental waste at the same time. This means you won’t have to
remember to change the oil on a mileage-based schedule; the vehicle lets
you know when an oil change is due by displaying ENGINE OIL
CHANGE DUE or OIL CHANGE REQUIRED in the information display.
The following table is intended to provide examples of vehicle use and
its impact on engine oil change intervals; it is provided as a guideline
only. Actual engine oil change intervals depend on several factors and
generally decrease with severity of use.
When to expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED messageInterval Vehicle use and examples
7500-10000 miles
(12000-16000 km) Normal
– Normal commuting with highway driving
– No, or moderate, load or towing
– Flat to moderately hilly roads
– No extended idling
5000-7499 miles
(8000-11999 km) Severe
– Moderate to heavy load or towing
– Mountainous or off-road conditions
– Extended idling
– Extended hot or cold operation
3000-4999 miles (4800-7999 km) Extreme
– Maximum load or towing
– Extreme hot or cold operation
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Normal scheduled maintenance*
At every oil change
interval as indicated by
the information displayChange engine oil and filter.**
Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure
tread depth.
Perform multi-point inspection
(recommended).
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if
equipped with dipstick). Consult dealer for
requirements.
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums,
brake linings, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect engine cooling system strength and
hoses.
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect rear axle and U-joints. Lubricate if
equipped with grease fittings (All-wheel drive
vehicles).
Inspect half-shaft boots (if equipped).
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints,
suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and
U-joints. Lubricate if equipped with grease
fittings.
Inspect wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
*Do not exceed one year or 10000 miles (16000 kilometers) between
service intervals.
**Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each engine oil and filter
change. See the Instrument Cluster chapter.
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