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Illuminated Visor Vanity MirrorLift the cover to switch on the
lamp.
SUNSHADE (IF EQUIPPED)
The power rear sunshade covers the rear window of the vehicle. The control is located in the center
console access bin.
Press the control to move the sunshade up or down.
Note: Do not try to manually move the sunshade.
The sunshade has a one-touch down feature. Press and release the
control to move the sunshade down. To stop motion during one-touch
operation, press the control a second time.
The sunshade automatically retracts when you move the gearshift lever
to position R.
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MOONROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING:Do not let children play with the moonroof or leave
children unattended in the vehicle. They may seriously hurt
themselves.
WARNING: When closing the moonroof, you should verify that it
is free of obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are
not in the proximity of the moonroof opening.
You can manually open or close the sliding shade when the moonroof is
closed. Pull the shade toward the front of the vehicle to close it.
The moonroof controls are located on the overhead console.
The moonroof has a one-touch open and close feature. To stop its motion
during one-touch operation, press the control a second time.
Opening and Closing the Moonroof Press and release theSLIDE
control to open the moonroof.
Pull and release the SLIDEcontrol to close the moonroof.
Bounce-Back
The moonroof automatically stops closing and reverses if it detects an
obstacle while closing.
Pull and hold the SLIDEcontrol within two seconds of a bounce-back
event to override the function. The closing force begins to increase each
of the next three times the moonroof close s, with bounce-back active.
Venting the Moonroof
Press and release the TILTcontrol to vent the moonroof. Pull and hold
the TILT control to close the moonroof.
SLIDE
TILT
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G.MAX A/C: Press the button to maximize cooling. Recirculated air
flows through the instrument panel vents, air conditioning automatically
turns on, and the fan automatically adjusts to the highest speed.
H. Air distribution control: Press these buttons to turn airflow from
the windshield, instrument panel, or footwell vents on or off. The system
can distribute air through any combination of these vents.
I. Heated rear window: Turns the heated rear window on and off. See
Heated windows and mirrors later in this chapter for more
information.
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
Note: You can switch temperature units between Fahrenheit and Celsius.
See Menu features in theMyFord Touch orMyLincoln Touch chapter.
A. Power/Driver temperature control: Press the button to turn the
system on and off. Switching off the climate control system prevents
outside air from entering the vehicle.
Turn to increase or decrease the air temperature for the driver side of
the vehicle. This control also adjusts the passenger side temperature
when not in dual zone mode.
B. AUTO: Press the button to turn on automatic operation. Select the
desired temperature using the temperature control. The system adjusts
fan speed, air distribution, air conditioning operation, and selects outside
air or recirculated air to heat or cool the vehicle in order to maintain the
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desired temperature. You can also use theAUTObutton to turn off dual
zone operation by pressing and holding the button for more than two
seconds.
C. Air distribution control: Press these buttons to turn airflow from
the windshield, instrument panel, or footwell vents on or off. The system
can distribute air through any combination of these vents.
D. A/C: Press the button to turn air conditioning compressor on or off.
Use air conditioning with recirculated air to improve cooling performance
and efficiency.
E. Recirculated air: Press the button to switch between outside air and
recirculated air. When you select recirculated air, the air currently in the
passenger compartment recirculates. This may reduce the time needed
to cool the interior (when used with A/C) and may reduce unwanted
odors from entering your vehicle.
Note: Recirculated air may turn off automatically (or be prevented
from turning on) in all airflow modes except MAX A/Cto reduce the
risk of fogging.
F. PASS TEMP: Press and turn to increase or decrease the air
temperature on the passenger side of the vehicle. This turns on dual
zone mode.
G. MAX A/C: Press the button to maximize cooling. Recirculated air
flows through the instrument panel vents, air conditioning automatically
turns on, and the fan automatically adjusts to the highest speed.
H. Fan speed control: Press+or -to increase or decrease the volume
of air circulated in the vehicle.
I. Heated seat controls (if equipped): Turn the driver or passenger
heated seats off and on. See Heated seatsin theSeatschapter for more
information.
J. Heated rear window: Turns the heated rear window on and off. See
Heated windows and mirrors later in this chapter for more
information. If your vehicle is equipped with heated mirrors, this button
turns them on also.
K. Defrost: Press the button to distribute air to the windshield vents
and de-mister. Air distribution to instrument panel and footwell vents
turn off. You can use this setting to defog and clear the windshield of a
thin covering of ice.
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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL (WITH SONY® AUDIO SYSTEM)
Note:You can switch temperature units between Fahrenheit and Celsius.
See Menu features in theMyFord Touch orMyLincoln Touch chapter.
A. Defrost: Press the button to distribute air to the windshield vents
and de-mister. Air distribution to instrument panel and footwell vents
turn off. You can use this setting to defog and clear the windshield of a
thin covering of ice.
B. Heated rear window: Turns the heated rear window on and off. See
Heated windows and mirrors later in this chapter for more
information. If your vehicle is equipped with heated mirrors, this button
turns them on also.
C. AUTO: Press the button to turn on automatic operation. Select the
desired temperature using the temperature control. The system adjusts
fan speed, air distribution, air conditioning operation, and selects outside
air or recirculated air to heat or cool the vehicle in order to maintain the
desired temperature. You can also use the AUTObutton to turn off dual
zone operation by pressing and holding the button for more than two
seconds.
D. CLIMATE: Press the button to turn the system on and off. Switching
off the climate control system prevents outside air from entering the
vehicle.
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E.MAX A/C: Press the button to maximize cooling. Recirculated air
flows through the instrument panel vents, air conditioning automatically
turns on, and the fan automatically adjusts to the highest speed.
F. A/C: Press the button to turn air conditioning compressor on or off.
Use air conditioning with recirculated air to improve cooling performance
and efficiency.
G. AUTO: Press the button to turn on automatic operation. Select the
desired temperature using the temperature control. The system adjusts
fan speed, air distribution, air conditioning operation, and selects outside
air or recirculated air to heat or cool the vehicle in order to maintain the
desired temperature. You can also use the AUTObutton to turn off dual
zone operation by pressing and holding the button for more than two
seconds.
H. Heated rear window: Turns the heated rear window on and off. See
Heated windows and mirrors later in this chapter for more
information. If your vehicle is equipped with heated mirrors, this button
turns them on also.
I. Defrost: Press the button to distribute air to the windshield vents and
de-mister. Air distribution to instrument panel and footwell vents turn
off. You can use this setting to defog and clear the windshield of a thin
covering of ice.
GENERAL OPERATING TIPS
General Hints
Note: Prolonged use of recirculated air may cause the windows to fog
up.
Note: You may feel a small amount of air from the footwell air vents
regardless of the air distribution setting.
Note: To reduce humidity build-up inside your vehicle, do not drive with
the system switched off or with recirculated air always switched on.
Note: Do not place objects under the front seats as this may interfere
with the airflow to the rear seats.
Note: Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the
base of the windshield.
Note: To improve the time to reach comfort in hot weather, drive with
the windows slightly open for 2-3 minutes after start-up or until your
vehicle airs out.
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Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather
Vehicles with manual climatecontrol Vehicles with automatic
climate control
1 Select the instrument panel and footwell air vents positions
through the air distribution
control. Press the defrost button.
2 Press the A/Cbutton. Adjust the temperature control
to the desired setting. Use 72°F
(22°C) as a starting point, then
adjust the setting as necessary.
3 Adjust the temperature control to the desired setting. Direct the instrument panel side
air vents toward the side
windows.
4 Adjust the fan speed to the highest setting. Close the instrument panel
vents.
5 Direct the instrument panel side air vents toward the side
windows.
6 Close the instrument panel vents.
HEATED WINDOWS AND MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED)
Heated Rear Window
Note: The ignition must be switched on to use this feature.
Press the button to clear the rear window of thin ice and fog. Press the
button again within 10 minutes to switch it off. It switches off
automatically after 10 minutes, or when you switch the ignition off.
Do not use razor blades or other sharp objects to clean the inside
of the rear window or to remove decals from the inside of the
rear window. This may cause damage to the heated grid lines.
Your warranty does not cover this damage.
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Heated Exterior Mirrors (If Equipped)
Note:Do not remove ice from the mirrors with a scraper or attempt to
readjust the mirror glass that has frozen in place. These actions could
cause damage to the glass and mirrors.
Note: Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh
abrasives, fuel or other petroleum-based cleaning products.
Both mirrors heat to remove ice, mist and fog when you switch on the
heated rear window.
CABIN AIR FILTER
Note: Make sure you have a cabin air filter installed at all times. This
prevents foreign objects from entering the system. Running the system
without a filter in place could result in degradation or damage to the
system.
Your vehicle is equipped with a cabin air filter, which is located just in
front of the windshield under the cowl grille on the passenger side of
your vehicle.
The particulate air filtration system reduces the concentration of
airborne particles, such as dust, spores and pollen, in the air supplied to
the interior of your vehicle. The particulate filtration system gives the
following benefits to customers:
• Improves the customer’s driving comfort by reducing particle
concentration.
• Improves the interior compartment cleanliness.
• Protects the climate control components from particle deposits.
For more information regarding the interval at which you should replace
the cabin air filter, see the Scheduled Maintenancechapter.
For additional cabin air filter information, or to replace the filter, see an
authorized dealer.
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