Starting and Stopping the
Engine
General Information......................................163
Keyless Starting.............................................163
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................164
Engine Block Heater....................................166
Unique Driving Characteristics
Hybrid Electric Vehicle.................................168
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions........................................174
Fuel Quality.....................................................175
Running Out of Fuel
......................................175
Refueling..........................................................178
Fuel Consumption
.........................................180
Emission Control System
.............................181
High Voltage Battery
General Information
......................................184
High Voltage Battery Cut-Off Switch.......185 Transmission
Automatic Transmission
...............................187
Brakes
General Information
......................................192
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes..........................................................193
Electric Parking Brake..................................193
Hill Start Assist...............................................195
Traction Control
Principle of Operation..................................197
Using Traction Control.................................197
Stability Control
Principle of Operation
..................................199
Using Stability Control
................................200
Parking Aids
Parking Aid.....................................................201
Active Park Assist.........................................203
Rear View Camera.......................................208 Cruise Control
Principle of Operation..................................212
Using Cruise Control....................................212
Using Adaptive Cruise Control..................213
Driving Aids
Driver Alert
......................................................221
Lane Keeping System.................................222
Blind Spot Information System.................227
Steering..........................................................232
Collision Warning System..........................233
Drive Control
.................................................236
Load Carrying
Load Limit
.......................................................238
Towing
Towing a Trailer
.............................................247
Transporting the Vehicle.............................247
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.......248
Driving Hints
Breaking-In.....................................................249
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
MyKey allows you to program keys with
restricted driving modes to promote good
driving habits. All but one of the keys
programmed to the vehicle can be activated
with these restricted modes.
Any keys that have not been programmed
are referred to as administrator keys or
admin keys. These can be used to:
•
create a MyKey
• program configurable MyKey settings
• clear all MyKey features.
When you have programmed a MyKey, you
can access the following information using
the information display:
• How many admin keys and MyKeys are
programmed to your vehicle.
• The total distance your vehicle has
traveled using a MyKey.
Note: All MyKeys are programmed to the
same settings. You cannot program them
individually. Note:
For vehicles with intelligent access
with push-button start, when both a MyKey
and an admin intelligent access key fob are
present, the admin fob will be recognized by
the vehicle while switching the ignition on to
start the vehicle.
Non-configurable Settings
The following settings cannot be changed
by an admin key user:
• Belt-Minder. You cannot disable this
feature. The audio system will mute when
the front seat occupants ’ safety belts are
not fastened.
• Early low fuel. The low-fuel warning
activates earlier, giving the MyKey user
more time to refuel.
• Driver assist features, if equipped on your
vehicle, are forced on: parking aid, blind
spot information system (BLIS) with cross
traffic alert, lane departure warning and
forward collision warning system. Configurable Settings
With an admin key, you can configure certain
MyKey settings when you first create a
MyKey and before you recycle the key or
restart the vehicle. You can also change the
settings afterward with an admin key.
•
A vehicle speed limit can be set.
Warnings will be shown in the display
followed by an audible tone when your
vehicle reaches the set speed. You
cannot override the set speed by fully
depressing the accelerator pedal or by
setting cruise control.
• Vehicle speed minders of 45, 55 or 65
mph (75, 90 or 105 km/h). Once you
select a speed, it will be shown in the
display, followed by an audible tone
when the preselected vehicle speed is
exceeded.
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Door Ajar
Lights when the ignition is on and
any door is not completely closed.
Electric Park Brake Lights or flashes when the electric
parking brake malfunctions.
Engine or Motor Coolant Temperature Lights when the engine or motor
cooling system is overheating.
Stop your vehicle in a safe place
and have an authorized dealer check the
system.
Engine Oil If it lights with the engine running
or when you are driving, this
indicates a malfunction. Stop your
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and
switch the engine off. Check the engine oil
level. See Engine Oil Check (page 288). Note:
Do not resume your trip if it lights, even
if the oil level is correct. Have an authorized
dealer check the system immediately.
Fasten Safety Belt Lights and a chime sounds to
remind you to fasten your safety
belt. See Safety Belt Minder (page
38
).
Front Airbag Lights when you start your vehicle.
If it continues to flash or remains
on, it indicates a malfunction. Have
an authorized dealer check the system.
Grade Assist
(If Equipped) Lights when you switch on the
grade assist function.Heads Up Display
(If Equipped) A red beam of lights appears on
the windshield in certain instances
when using adaptive cruise control
and/or the collision warning system. To make
sure the display works, it will also appear
momentarily when you start your vehicle .
High Beam Lights when you switch on the
high-beam headlamps. Flashes
when you use the headlamp
flasher.
Hood Ajar Lights when the ignition is on and
the hood is not completely closed.
Lane Keeping Aid
(If Equipped) Lights when you activate the lane
keeping system.
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Settings
Menu level 6
Menu level 5
Menu level 4
Menu level 3
Menu level 2
—
On or Off
Traction Ctrl
Driver Assist
—
Sport, Normal or Comfort
Drive Control
—
On or Off
Blindspot
High, Normal or Low
Alert Sensitivity
Pre-Collision
On or Off
Active Braking
—
On or Off
Cross Traffic
—
Adaptive or Normal
Cruise Control
—
On or Off
ECO Cruise
—
On or Off
Driver Alert
Alert only or Alert + Aid
Mode
Lane keeping Sys
High, Normal or Low
Intensity
—
On or Off
EV + Mode
—
On or Off
Front Park Aid
—
On or Off
Rear Park Aid
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DRIVER ALERT (If Equipped)
WARNING
The driver alert system is designed to
aid you. It is not intended to replace
your attention and judgment. You are still
responsible to drive with due care and
attention. Note:
The system will store the on or off
setting in the information display menu
through ignition cycles.
Note: If enabled in the menu, the system will
be active at speeds above 40 mph (64 km/h).
When below the activation speed, the
information display will inform you that the
system is unavailable.
Note: The system works as long as one lane
marking can be detected by the camera.
Note: If the camera is blocked or if the
windshield is damaged, the system may not
function.
Note: The system may not be available in
poor weather or other low visibility
conditions. The system automatically monitors your
driving behavior using various inputs
including the front camera sensor.
If the system detects that your driving
alertness is reduced below a certain
threshold, the system will alert you using a
chime and a message in the information
display.
Using Driver Alert
Switching the system on and off
You may switch the system on or off through
the information display by selecting Settings
then Driver Assist then Driver Alert in the
menu. When activated, the system will
monitor your alertness level based upon your
driving behavior in relation to the lane
markings, and other factors.
System Warnings
Note:
Note: The system will not issue
warnings below approximately 40 mph (64
km/h). The warning system is in two stages. At first
the system issues a temporary warning that
you need to take a rest. This message will
only appear for a short time. If the system
detects further reduction in driving alertness,
another warning may be issued which will
remain in the information display for a longer
time. Press OK on the steering wheel control
to clear the warning
System Display
When active the system will run automatically
in the background and only issue a warning
if required. You can view the status at any
time using the information display.
See
(page 109).
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Note:
If a MyKey® is detected, pressing the
button will not affect the on or off status of
the system. You can only change the Mode
and Intensity settings. Press the button located on the left
steering wheel stalk to switch the
system on or off.
System Settings
The system has two optional setting menus
available. To view or adjust the settings, See
General Information (page 109). The system
stores the last-known selection for each of
these settings. You do not need to readjust
your settings each time you turn on the
system.
Mode: This setting allows you to select which
of the system features you can enable. Alert only – Provides a steering wheel
vibration when the system detects an
unintended lane departure. Aid only – Provides an assistance steering
torque input toward the lane center when
the system detects an unintended lane
departure.
AlertA
AidB
Alert + Aid – Provides an assistance steering
torque input toward the lane center. If your
vehicle continues drifting out of the lane, the
system provides a steering wheel vibration.
Note: The alert and aid diagrams illustrate
general zone coverage. They do not provide
exact zone parameters.
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If you cannot find unleaded fuel or can only
get fuel with an anti-knock index lower than
is recommended for your vehicle, contact
our Customer Relationship Center.
The use of leaded fuel in your vehicle without
proper conversion may damage the
effectiveness of your emission control system
and may cause engine knocking or serious
engine damage. Ford Motor Company or
Ford of Canada is not responsible for any
damage caused by use of improper fuel.
Using leaded fuel may also result in difficulty
importing your vehicle back into the United
States.
If your vehicle must be serviced while you
are traveling or living in Asia-Pacific Region,
Sub-Saharan Africa, U.S. Virgin Islands,
Central America, the Caribbean, and Israel,
contact the nearest authorized dealer. If the
authorized dealer cannot help you, contact:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Customer Relationship Center
1555 Fairlane Drive
Fairlane Business Park #3
Allen Park, Michigan 48101
U.S.A.
Telephone: (313) 594-4857
Fax: (313) 390-0804
Email: [email protected]
For customers in Guam, the Commonwealth
of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI),
America Samoa, and the U.S. Virgin Islands,
please feel free to call our Toll-Free Number:
(800) 841-FORD (3673).
If your vehicle must be serviced while you
are traveling or living in Puerto Rico, contact
the nearest authorized dealer. If the
authorized dealer cannot help you, contact:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Customer Relationship Center
1555 Fairlane Drive
Fairlane Business Park #3
Allen Park, Michigan 48101
U.S.A.
Telephone: (800) 841-FORD (3673)
FAX: (313) 390-0804
Email: [email protected]
www.ford.com.pr
If your vehicle must be serviced while you
are traveling or living in the Middle East,
contact the nearest authorized dealer. If the
authorized dealer cannot help you, contact:
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FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Customer Relationship Center
1555 Fairlane Drive
Fairlane Business Park #3
Allen Park, Michigan 48101
U.S.A.
Telephone: +971 4 3326084
Toll-Free Number of the Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia: 800 8971409
Local Telephone Number of Kuwait:
24810575
FAX: +971 4 3327299
Email: [email protected]
www.me.ford.com
If you buy your vehicle in North America and
then relocate to any of the above locations,
register your vehicle identification number
(VIN) and new address with Ford Motor
Company Export Operations & Global Growth
Initiatives by emailing [email protected].
If you are in another foreign country, contact
the nearest authorized dealer. In the event
your inquiry is unresolved, communicate your
concern with the dealership
’s Sales Manager,
Service Manager or Customer Relations
Manager. If you require additional assistance
or clarification, please contact the respective
Customer Relationship Center as previously
listed.
Customers in the U.S. should call
1-800-392-3673.
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER'S
LITERATURE
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contact Helm, Incorporated at:
HELM, INCORPORATED
47911 Halyard Drive
Plymouth, Michigan 48170
Attention: Customer Service
Or to order a free publication catalog, call
toll free: 1-800-782-4356
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their website:
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(Items in this catalog may be purchased by
credit card, check or money order.)
Obtaining a French Owner’
s Manual
French Owner’ s Manual can be obtained
from your authorized dealer or by contacting
Helm, Incorporated using the contact
information listed previously in this section.
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