Lighting
General Information.....................................66
Lighting C
ontrol..............................................66
Autolamps........................................................67
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................
68
Daytime Running Lamps............................
68
Direction Indicators.......................................
69
Interior Lamps.................................................69
W
indows and Mirrors
Power Windows..............................................
70
Exterior Mirrors..................................................71
Interior Mirror.....................................................71
Rear Quarter Windows
.................................72
Instrument Cluster
Gauges................................................................73
Warning Lamps and Indicators.................75
Audible Warnings and Indicators
..............77
Information Displays
General Information
......................................79
Trip Computer.................................................
82
Personalized Settings..................................
83
Information Messages.................................84
Climate Control
Principle of Operation..................................89
Air Vents............................................................89
Manual Climate Control..............................90
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate...........................................................91
Rear Passenger Climate Controls............93
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................93
S
eats
Sitting in the Correct Position...................95
Head Restraints..............................................95
Manual Seats...................................................
97 Power Seats.....................................................98
R
ear Seats........................................................
99
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points................................103
Cigar Lighter
...................................................104
Storage Compartments
Cup Holders....................................................105
Ov
erhead Console.......................................
105
Bottle Holder..................................................
105
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information....................................106
Ignition Switch..............................................106
Starting a Gasoline Engine
.......................106
Starting a Diesel Engine.............................107
Diesel Particulate Filter..............................108
Switching Off the Engine
..........................109
Engine Block Heater....................................109
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions.........................................111
Fuel Quality - Gasoline................................112
Fuel Quality - Diesel
......................................113
Running Out of Fuel......................................115
Catalytic Converter.......................................116
Selective Catalytic Reduction System...........................................................117
Refueling..........................................................120
Fuel Consumption........................................122
Emission Control System...........................122
Transmission
Automatic Transmission
............................133
Brakes
General Information.....................................137
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REAR PASSENGER CLIMATE CONTROLS
Fan speed control: Controls the volume of air circulated in your vehicle. Adjust
to select the desired fan speed or switch off.
A
Temperature and air distribution control:
Controls the temperature of the
air circulated in your vehicle. Adjust to select the desired temperature and
distribution. Cool air distributes through the top air vents and warm air distributes
through the footwell air vents.
B
Note: Switch the air conditioning on to cool
the air through the rear air vents.
HEATED WINDOWS AND
MIRRORS
Heated Rear Window
(If Equipped) The heated rear window button is located
on the instrument panel. Press the button
to clear the heated rear window of thin ice
and fog. Press the button again to switch
the heated rear window off. It will turn off
automatically after a short period of time. Note:
Make sure that the engine is running
before switching the heated rear window
on.
Note: Do not use razor blades or sharp
objects to clean the inside of the heated rear
window. Do not use razor blades or sharp
objects to remove decals from of the inside
of the heated rear window. The vehicle
warranty does not cover damage to the
heated rear window grid lines.
Heated Exterior Mirrors 93
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Head Restraints..............................................95
Adjusting the Head Restraint.......................... 96
Installing the Head Restraint .......................... 96
Removing the Head Restraint......................... 96
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................93 He
ated Exterior Mirrors...................................... 93
Heated Rear Window......................................... 93
Heating See: Climate Control.......................................... 89
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate.............................................................91
Cooling the Interior Quickly............................... 91
General Hints.......................................................... 91
Heating the Interior Quickly............................... 91
Maximum Cooling Performance in Instrument Panel or Instrument Panel
and Footwell Positions................................. 92
Recommended Settings for Cooling ...........92
Recommended Settings for Heating.............91
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather.............................................................. 92
Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods During Extreme High Ambient
Temperatures................................................... 92
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes.............................................................137
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood.........200
I
Ignition Switch..............................................106
In C
alifornia (U.S. Only).............................182
Information Display Control
.......................63
Information Displays.....................................79 General Information............................................ 79
Information....................................................395 911 Assist............................................................... 401
Alerts....................................................................... 401
Calendar................................................................ 401
Sirius Travel Link................................................ 398
SYNC Services (If Equipped, United States Only).................................................................. 395
Vehicle Health Report..................................... 403
Information Messages.................................84 Installing Child Seats.....................................14
Child Seats............................................................... 14
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 15
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH).............................................. 17
Using Tether Straps.............................................. 19
Instrument Cluster.........................................73
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................68
Interior Lamps
.................................................69
Courtesy Lamp..................................................... 69
Reading Lamps..................................................... 69
Interior Mirror.....................................................71 Auto-Dimming Mirror........................................... 71
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle
.........................178
Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 179
Jump Starting....................................................... 179
Preparing Your Vehicle...................................... 178
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 179
K
Keys and Remote Controls.........................44 Principle of Operation........................................ 44
L
Lane Keeping System.................................150 Lane Keeping Alert............................................ 150
Lighting Control..............................................66 Headlamp Flasher................................................ 67
High Beams............................................................ 66
Lighting Control Positions................................ 66
Parking Lamps....................................................... 67
Lighting..............................................................66 General Information........................................... 66
Load Carrying.................................................
153
Load Limit........................................................153
Vehicle Loading - with and without a
Trailer.................................................................. 153
Load Retaining Fixtures..............................
153
Securing Cargo.................................................... 153
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Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............305
Accessing Features Through the Phone
Menu................................................................... 312
Accessing Your Phone Settings....................316
Making a Call........................................................ 310
Pairing a Cell Phone for the First Time.................................................................. 305
Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones.................307
Phone Options during an Active Call...........311
Receiving Calls...................................................... 311
System Settings.................................................. 318
Text Messaging.................................................... 314
Using Traction Control................................139
Using Voice Recognition...........................302
Initiating a Voice Session................................ 302
System Interaction and Feedback..............303
Using Winter Tires.......................................250
Utilizing the Me
diation/Arbitration
Program (Canada Only).........................183
V
Vehicle Care....................................................227
Vehicle Certification Label.......................270
Vehicle Identification Number................270
Vehicle Storage..............................................231 Battery.................................................................... 232
Body........................................................................\
. 231
Brakes..................................................................... 232
Cooling system................................................... 232
Engine...................................................................... 231
Fuel system........................................................... 231
General................................................................... 231
Miscellaneous..................................................... 232
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 232
Tires........................................................................\
. 232
Ventilation See: Climate Control.......................................... 89
Vents See: Air Vents........................................................ 89
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............270
Voice Control - Vehicles With: Touchscreen Display..................................
62
MyFord Touch® Controls.................................. 63
Voice Control - Vehicles Without: Touchscreen Display..................................
62 W
Warning Lamps and Indicators.................75
Anti-Lock Brake System.................................... 75
Battery...................................................................... 75
Brake System......................................................... 75
Diesel Warning Lamps........................................ 75
Direction Indicator................................................ 76
Door Ajar.................................................................. 76
Engine Coolant Temperature........................... 76
Engine Warning Lamps...................................... 76
Front Airbag............................................................ 76
High Beam............................................................... 76
Lane Departure..................................................... 76
Low Fuel Level........................................................ 77
Low Tire Pressure Warning................................ 77
Message Center Warning................................... 77
Oil Pressure............................................................. 77
Park Lamp................................................................ 77
Safety Belt Minder................................................ 77
Stability Control..................................................... 77
Transmission Tow/Haul...................................... 77
Washer Fluid Check.....................................210
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 227
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 64
Waxing.............................................................228
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 256
Wheels and Tires.........................................233 General Information.......................................... 233
Technical Specifications................................. 264
Windows and Mirrors....................................70
Windshield Washers.....................................65
W
indshield Wipers........................................64
Intermittent Wipe................................................ 64
Winter Tires See: Using Winter Tires................................... 250
Wipers and Washers.....................................64
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