Introduction
About This Manual...........................................7
Symbols Glossary.............................................7
Data Recording..................................................9
California Proposition 65.............................10
P
erchlorate........................................................10
Ford Credit
.........................................................10
Replacement Parts Recommendation......................................10
Special Notices
.................................................11
Mobile Communications Equipment......................................................11
Export Unique Options...................................11
Child Safety
General Information
.......................................13
Installing Child Seats
.....................................14
Booster Seats
..................................................22
Child Seat Positioning
..................................24
Child Safety Locks
..........................................25
Safety Belts
Principle of Operation...................................27
F
astening the Safety Belts
.........................28
Safety Belt Height Adjustment
................30
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime.............................................................30
Safety Belt Minder..........................................31
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance................................................32
Supplementary Restraints System
Principle of Operation - Canada/United States of America......................................33
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................34
Side Airbags.....................................................40
Safety Canopy ™.............................................
41
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........42
Airbag Disposal
...............................................43 Keys and Remote Controls
Principle of Operation..................................44
General Information on Radio
Frequencies..................................................44
Remote Control..............................................44
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control...........................................................46
MyKey ™
Principle of Operation...................................47
Creating a MyKey............................................47
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................48
Che
cking MyKey System Status..............50
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................51
MyKey Troubleshooting
...............................52
Locks
Locking and Unlocking
.................................54
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System........................59
Anti-Theft Alarm...........................................60
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................61
Audio Control - Vehicles Without: Touchscreen Display..................................
61
Audio Control - Vehicles With: Touchscreen Display.................................
62
Voice Control - Vehicles Without: Touchscreen Display.................................62
Voice Control - Vehicles With: Touchscreen Display.................................62
Cruise Control..................................................63
Information Display Control.......................63
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers........................................64
Autowipers.......................................................64
Windshield Washers.....................................65
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How to Disengage the Automatic
Locking Mode
Unbuckle the combination lap and
shoulder belt and allow it to retract
completely to disengage the automatic
locking mode and return the safety belt to
the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking
mode.
Safety Belt Extension Assembly
WARNING
Do not use extensions to change the
fit of the shoulder belt across the
torso.
If the safety belt is too short when fully
extended, a safety belt extension assembly
can be obtained from an authorized dealer.
Only use extensions manufactured by the
same supplier as the safety belt.
Manufacturer identification is located at
the end of the webbing on the label or the
retractor behind the trim. Only use an
extension if the safety belt is too short for
you when fully extended.
SAFETY BELT HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
Position the safety belt height
adjuster so that the safety belt rests
across the middle of your shoulder.
Failure to adjust the safety belt correctly
could reduce its effectiveness and increase
the risk of injury in a crash. 1. Press the button.
2. Slide the height adjuster up or down.
3. Release the button and pull down on
the height adjuster to make sure it is
locked in place.
SAFETY BELT WARNING LAMP
AND INDICATOR CHIME This lamp illuminates and an
audible warning will sound if the
driver's safety belt has not been
fastened when the vehicle's ignition is
turned on.
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Install in the reverse order.
CHECKING THE WIPER
BLADES
Run the tip of your fingers over the edge of
the blade to check for roughness.
Clean the wiper blades with washer fluid
or water applied with a soft sponge or
cloth.
CHANGING THE WIPER
BLADES
Changing the Windshield Wiper
Blades
Lift the wiper arm.
1. Press the locking button.
2. Remove the wiper blade.
3. Install in the reverse order. Make sure
that the wiper blade locks into place. Note:
The windshield wiper blades are
different in length. If you install wiper blades
of the wrong length, the rain sensor may not
work correctly.
ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS
Vertical Aim Adjustment
If your vehicle has been involved in a crash,
have the aim of the headlamp beam
checked by an authorized dealer.
Headlamp Aiming Target 8 feet (2.4 meters)
A
Ground to the center of the
headlamp bulb
B
25 feet (7.6 meters)
C
Horizontal reference line
D
Vertical Aim Adjustment Procedure
1. Park your vehicle on level ground approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters)
from a wall or screen.
2. Measure the distance from the ground
to the center of the headlamp bulb and
mark an 8 foot (2.4 meter) long
horizontal reference line on the wall or
screen at this height.
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Phone...............................................................387
Making C alls........................................................ 389
Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones.................389
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time.................................................................. 388
Phone Menu Options....................................... 390
Phone Settings................................................... 393
Phone Voice Commands................................ 394
Receiving Calls................................................... 390
Text Messaging.................................................... 391
Post-Crash Alert System
...........................180
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 54
Power Seats.....................................................98 P
ower Lumbar...................................................... 99
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................210 Adding Power Steering Fluid.......................... 210
Power Windows..............................................70 Accessory Delay.................................................... 70
Bounce-Back......................................................... 70
Driver Side One-Touch Down.......................... 70
Driver Side One-Touch Up................................ 70
R
Rear Passenger Climate Controls............93
Rear Quarter Windows
.................................72
Closing the Rear Windows................................ 72
Opening the Rear Windows.............................. 72
Rear Seats........................................................
99
Installing the Seats............................................. 101
Recline Adjustment........................................... 100
Removing Seats, 12 & 15 Passenger Vehicles............................................................. 100
Rear View Camera.......................................
144
Switching the Rear View Camera Off.........146
Switching the Rear View Camera On..........145
Using the Display................................................ 145
Vehicles with Parking Aid................................ 146
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.................................... 144
Recommended Towing Weights............162 Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer
Weight for Your Vehicle............................... 164
Reduced Engine Performance.................173
Refueling..........................................................120 Remote Control..............................................44
C
ar Finder................................................................ 45
Integrated Key head Transmitter...................44
Programming a New Remote Control..........45
Replacing the Battery......................................... 45
Sounding a Panic Alarm.................................... 46
Removing a Headlamp...............................216
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............230
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................10
Collision Repairs..................................................... 11
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs................................................................... 11
Warranty on Replacement Parts...................... 11
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................46
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................186
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)...............................................................185
Roadside Assistance...................................
176
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance.........................................................176
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance.........................................................176
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.................................... 176
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.................................... 176
Roadside Emergencies...............................176
Running-In See: Breaking-In................................................... 173
Running Out of Fuel......................................115 Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container........................................................... 115
Filling a Portable Fuel Container................... 115
S
Safety Belt Height Adjustment................30
Safety Belt Minder..........................................31 Belt-Minder®.......................................................... 31
Safety Belts.......................................................27 Principle of Operation......................................... 27
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime..............................................................30
Conditions of operation...................................... 31
Safety Canopy ™.............................................
41
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