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AUDIO CONTROLSEEK:Press to select the next or
previous stored preset or track.
Press and hold to select the next or
previous frequency or seek through
a track.
MEDIA: Press repeatedly to scroll
through available audio modes.
MUTE: Press to silence the radio.
VOL (Volume): Press to increase or decrease the volume.
VOICE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) A. Phone mode
B. Voice recognition
See the SYNCorMyFord Touch chapter.
SEEK
MED IA
M UTE
V O L
SEEKVOL
A
B
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CRUISE CONTROLType 1
Type 2
See the Cruise Control chapter for information on this feature.
INFORMATION DISPLAY CONTROL See theInformation Displays
chapter for more information.
SET RES
CNCL
ON
OFF GAP
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Cluster Display Control FeaturesIf equipped with:
MyFord system:This control
functions the same as the center
control on the faceplate. See
MyFord system in theAudio
Systems chapter.
MyFord Touch: Use this control to
adjust the right side of the cluster
display. Navigate through the screen and press OKto select. See the
MyFord Touch chapter.
HEATED STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED)
See the MyFord Touch chapter.
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ADJUSTABLE PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING:Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with
feet on the pedals while the vehicle is moving.
The control is located on the left side of the steering column. Press and
hold the appropriate control to move the pedals. A. Farther
B. Closer
The pedal positions are saved and recalled with the memory feature (if
equipped). Refer to the Seatschapter.
The pedals should only be adjusted when the vehicle is parked.
AB
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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 handheld 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..
Various systems on your vehicle can be controlled using the information
display controls on the steering wheel. Corresponding information is
displayed in the information display.
Information Display Controls (Type 1) •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 sub-menu.
• Press the left arrow button to
exit a menu.
• Press the OK button to choose
and confirm a setting/messages.
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Alarm/SecurityMessages Action / Description
Vehicle Alarm To Stop
Alarm, Start Vehicle Displayed when the perimeter alarm system is
armed and the vehicle is entered using the key
on the driver’s side door. In order to prevent
the perimeter alarm system from triggering,
the ignition must be turned to start or on
before the 12 second chime expires.
Automatic Engine
Shutdown Messages Action / Description
Engine Shuts Off in
XX Seconds Displays when the engine is getting ready to
shut off.
Engine Shut Off for
Fuel Economy Displays when the engine has shut off to help
increase fuel economy.
Engine Shuts Off in
XX Seconds Press OK
to Override Displays when the engine is getting ready to
shut off. You can press OK on the left steering
wheel button to override the shut down.
AWD Messages
Action / Description
AWD Off Displayed when the AWD system has been
automatically disabled to protect itself. This is
caused by operating the vehicle with the
compact spare tire installed or if the system is
overheating. The AWD system will resume
normal function and clear this message after
driving a short distance with the road tire
re-installed or after the system is allowed to
cool.
Check AWD Displayed in conjunction with the Throttle
Control/Transmission/AWD light when the
AWD system is not operating properly. If the
warning stays on or continues to come on,
contact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
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Lane Keeping
System Messages Action / Description
Lane keeping Sys.
Malfunction Service
required The system has malfunctioned. Contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Front Camera
Temporarily Not
Available The system has detected a condition that has
caused the system to be temporarily
unavailable.
Front Camera Low
Visibility Clean Screen The system has detected a condition the
requires the windshield to be cleaned to
operate properly.
Front Camera
Malfunction Service
Required The system has malfunctioned. Contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Keep Hands on
Steering Wheel Displayed when the system requests the driver
to keep their hands on the steering wheel.
Maintenance
Messages Action / Description
LOW Engine Oil
Pressure Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible,
turn off the engine. Check the oil level. If the
warning stays on or continues to come on with
your engine running, contact your authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
Change Engine Oil
Soon Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is
10% or less.
Oil Change Required Displayed when the oil life left reaches 0%.
Engine Coolant
Overtemperature Displayed when the engine coolant
temperature is excessively high.
Washer Fluid Level
LOW Indicates the washer fluid reservoir is less than
one quarter full. Check the washer fluid level.
Steering Malfunction
Service Now Displays when the steering system needs
service. See your authorized dealer.
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MaintenanceMessages Action / Description
Service Power Steering
Now The power steering system has detected a
condition within the power steering system
that requires service immediately. See your
authorized dealer.
Power Steering Assist
Fault The power steering system has disabled power
steering assist due to a system error. See your
authorized dealer.
MyKey® Messages
Action / Description
MyKey active Drive
Safely Displayed when MyKey® is active.
MyKey not Created Displayed during key programming when MyKey® cannot be programmed.
Speed Limited to xx
MPH/km/h Displayed when starting the vehicle and
MyKey® is in use and the MyKey speed limit
is on.
Near Vehicle Top
Speed Displayed when a MyKey® is in use and the
MyKey speed limit is on and the vehicle speed
is near the selected top speed.
Check Speed Drive
Safely Displayed when a MyKey® is in use and the
optional setting is on and the vehicle exceeds
a preselected speed.
Buckle Up to Unmute
Audio Displayed when a MyKey® is in use and
Belt-Minder® is activated.
Could Not Program
Integrated Key Displayed when an attempt is made to
program a spare key using two existing
MyKeys.
Park Aid Messages
Action / Description
Check Park Aid Displayed when the transmission is in R (Reverse) and the park aid is disabled.
Check Rear Park Aid Displayed when the transmission is in R (Reverse) and the park aid is disabled.
Rear Park Aid On Off Displays the rear park aid status.
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