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Door Keypad Code
To change the keypad code for your keyless entry keypad system:
1. Press the Settings icon >Vehicle>Door Keypad Code.
2. Enter your current factory code, then, when prompted, enter your new code.
Camera Settings
This menu allows you to access settings for your rear view camera.
Press the Settings icon > Vehicle>Camera Settings, then select from
the following settings:
• Enhanced Park Aids.
• Rear Camera Delay.
Enable Valet Mode
Valet mode allows you to lock the system. No information is accessible
until the system is unlocked with the correct PIN.
1. Press the Settings icon > Vehicle>Enable Valet Mode.
2. Enter a four-digit pin twice, as prompted.
After you press Continue, the system locks until you enter the PIN again.
Note: If the system locks, and you need to reset the PIN, enter 3681 and
the system unlocks.
Settings
Access and adjust system settings, voice features, as well as phone,
navigation and wireless settings.
System
Press the Settings icon > Settings>System, then select from
the following:
System
Language Select to have the touchscreen display in
English, Spanish or French.
Distance Select to display units in kilometers or miles.
Temperature Select to display units in Celsius or
Fahrenheit.
System Prompt
Volume Adjust the volume of voice prompts from the
system.
Touch Screen Button
Beep Select to have the system beep to confirm
choices made through the touchscreen.
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System
Touch Panel Button
Beep Select to have the system beep to confirm
button choices made through the climate or
audio system.
Keyboard Layout Have the touchscreen keyboard display in
QWERTY or ABC format.
Install Applications Install any downloaded applications or view
the current software licenses.
Master Reset Select to restore factory defaults. This erases
all personal settings and personal data.
Voice Control Press the Settings icon > Settings>Voice Control, then
select from the following:
Voice control
Interaction Mode Standard interaction mode provides more
detailed interaction and guidance. Advanced
mode has less audible interaction and more tone
prompts.
Confirmation Prompts Have the system ask you short questions if it
has not clearly heard or understood your
request.
Note:Even with confirmation prompts turned
off, the system may occasionally ask you to
confirm settings.
Media Candidate Lists Candidate lists are possible results from your
voice commands. The system simply makes a
best guess at your request with these turned off.
Phone Candidate Lists Candidate lists are possible results from your
voice commands. The system simply makes a
best guess at your request with these turned off.
Voice Control Volume This allows you to adjust the system’s voice
volume level.
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K.Driver settings: Depending on your vehicle and option package, you
may have the following features:
• Touch the +or –to increase or decrease the air temperature on the
passenger side of the vehicle.
• Touch the heated seat icon to switch the heated seat off and on (if
equipped).
• Touch the climate-controlled seat icon to switch the
climate-controlled seat off and on (if equipped).
• Touch MyTemp to select your preset temperature setpoint. Touch
and hold MyTemp to save a new preset temperature setpoint.
• Touch the heated steering wheel icon to switch the heated steering
wheel on and off (if equipped).
Note: If your vehicle is equipped with a wood-trimmed steering wheel, it
does not heat between the 10 o’clock and 2 o’clock positions.
Climate Control Voice Commands
The following voice commands are available at the main menu
level of a voice session. For example, press the voice button
and after the prompt, “Say a command”; say any of the
following commands:
Climate control voice commands
“Climate automatic”
“Climate my temperature” “Climate off”“Climate on”
“Climate temperature <15.5–29.5> degrees” “Climate temperature <60–85> degrees” “Help”
There are additional climate control commands but in order to access
them, you have to say “Climate” first, then when the system is ready to
listen, you may say any of the following commands:
Additional climate control voice commands
“Automatic” “Panel on” “A/C off” “Rear defrost off”“A/C on” “Rear defrost on”
“Defrost off” “Recirc off” “Defrost on” “Recirc on”
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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*
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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SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
If you operate your vehicleprimarilyin any of the following conditions,
you need to perform additional maintenance as indicated. If you
occasionally operate your vehicle under any of these conditions, it is
not necessary to perform the additional maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership service advisor or technician.
Perform the services shown in the following tables when specified or
within 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED
message appearing in the information display.
Example #1: The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message comes on at
28751 miles (46270 kilometers). Perform the 30000-mile (48000
kilometer) automatic transmission fluid replacement.
Example #2: The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message has notcome on,
but the odometer reads 30000 miles (48000 kilometers) (for example,
the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor was reset at 25000 miles
[40000 kilometers]). Perform the engine air filter replacement.
Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier
As required Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information display and perform services
listed in the Normal Scheduled Maintenance
chart.
Inspect frequently,
service as required Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
Every 30000 miles
(48000 km) Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 60000 miles
(96000 km) Replace spark plugs.
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Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances as inheavy commercial use (such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)
As required Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information display and perform services
listed in the Normal Scheduled Maintenance
chart.
Inspect frequently,
service as required Replace cabin air filter (if equipped).
Replace engine air filter.
Every 30000 miles
(48000 km) Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 60000 miles
(96000 km) Replace spark plugs.
Operating in dusty or sandy conditions such as unpaved or
dusty roads
Inspect frequently,
service as required Replace cabin air filter (if equipped).
Replace engine air filter.
Every 5000 miles
(8000 km) Inspect the wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and
measure tread depth.
Every 5000 miles
(8000 km) or six
months Change engine oil and filter.
*
Perform multi-point inspection.
Every 30000 miles
(48000 km) Change automatic transmission fluid.
*Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each engine oil and filter
change. See the Instrument Cluster chapter.
Exclusive use of E85 (flex fuel vehicles only)
Every oil change If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regular unleaded fuel.
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911 Assist™ ......................408, 483
A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................196
Accessing and using your
USB port ....................................461
Accessing call history/phone
book during active call .............398
Accessing your calendar ..........482
Accessing your media menu
features ......................................419
Accessing your phone menu
features ......................................399
Accessory delay ..........................97
Active call menu options .........398
Active Park Assist .....................203
Adaptive Cruise Control ...........213
Adding (pairing) a phone ........469
Advanced menu options ...406, 425
Advanced menu options
(prompts, languages, defaults,
master reset, installing
applications) ..............................406
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................45and child safety seats ..............46
description ................................45
disposal ......................................55
driver airbag ..............................45
passenger airbag .......................45
side airbag ...........................45, 50
Air cleaner filter .......301–302, 363
Air conditioning ........................130 manual heating and air
conditioning system ...............130
Air filter, cabin ..........................140 All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................188
Ambient mood/lighting .............489
AM/FM .......................................448
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................287
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................196
Anti-theft system ..................77, 80
arming the system ..............77, 80
disarming a triggered system ..80
Audio system Single CD ................373, 378–379
Audio system
(see Radio) ................373, 378–379
Automatic transmission driving an automatic
overdrive .................................183
fluid, adding ....................292–293
fluid, checking ................292–293
fluid, refill capacities ..............358
fluid, specification ..................358
Selectshift (SST) ....................184
Auxiliary Input Jack .................457
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ..386
Auxiliary powerpoint ................161
A/V inputs ..........................388, 465
B
Battery .......................................298 acid, treating emergencies .....298
jumping a disabled battery ....260
maintenance-free ....................298
replacement, specifications ...363
servicing ..................................298
Blind Spot Information
System .......................................228
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