CHECKING MYKEY SYSTEM
STATUS
You can find information about yourprogrammed MyKeys by using theinformation display. See InformationDisplays (page 93).
MyKey Distance
Tracks the distance when drivers use aMyKey. The only way to delete theaccumulated distance is by using an adminkey to clear all MyKeys. If the distance doesnot accumulate as expected, then theintended user is not using the MyKey, or anadmin key user recently cleared and thenrecreated a MyKey.
Number of MyKeys
Indicates the number of MyKeysprogrammed to your vehicle. Use thisfeature to detect how many MyKeys youhave for your vehicle and determine whenall MyKeys have been deleted.
Number of Admin Keys
Indicates how many admin keys areprogrammed to your vehicle. Use thisfeature to determine how many adminkeys you have for your vehicle, and detectif an additional MyKey has beenprogrammed.
USING MYKEY WITH REMOTE
START SYSTEMS
MyKey is not compatible with nonFord-approved, aftermarket remote startsystems. If you choose to install a remotestart system, see an authorized dealer fora Ford-approved remote start system.
MYKEY TROUBLESHOOTING
Potential CausesCondition
I cannot create a MyKey.•The key or transmitter used to start thevehicle does not have admin privileges.
•The key or transmitter used to start thevehicle is the only admin key (there alwayshas to be at least one admin key).
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MyKey™
PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT
SYSTEM
SecuriLock®
The system helps prevent your vehiclefrom starting unless you use a coded keyprogrammed to your vehicle. Using thewrong key may prevent your vehicle fromstarting. A message may appear in theinformation display.
If you are unable to start your vehicle witha correctly coded key, a malfunction hashappened. A message may appear in theinformation display.
Note:The system is not compatible withnon-Ford aftermarket remote start systems.Use of these systems may result in vehiclestarting problems and a loss of securityprotection.
Note:Metallic objects, electronic devicesor a second coded key on the same keychain may cause vehicle starting issues ifthey are too close to the key when startingyour vehicle. Prevent these objects fromtouching the coded key while starting theengine. Switch the ignition off, move allobjects on the key chain away from thecoded key and restart your vehicle if aproblem occurs.
Note:Do not leave a duplicate coded keyin your vehicle. Always take your keys andlock all doors when leaving your vehicle.
Automatic Arming
Your vehicle arms immediately after youswitch the ignition off.
Automatic Disarming
Switching the ignition on with a coded keydisarms your vehicle.
Replacement Keys
Note:Your vehicle comes equipped withtwo integrated keyhead transmitters or twointelligent access keys.
The integrated keyhead transmitterfunctions as a programmed ignition keythat operates all the locks and starts yourvehicle, as well as a remote control.
The intelligent access key functions as aprogrammed key that operates the driverdoor lock and activates the intelligentaccess with push button start system, aswell as a remote control.
If your programmed transmitters orstandard SecuriLock coded keys(integrated keyhead transmitters only) arelost or stolen and you do not have an extracoded key, you will need to have yourvehicle towed to an authorized dealer. Youneed to erase the key codes from yourvehicle and program new coded keys.
Store an extra programmed key away fromyour vehicle in a safe place to help preventany inconveniences. See your authorizeddealer to purchase additional spare orreplacement keys.
Programming a Spare IntegratedKeyhead Transmitter
Note:You can program a maximum of eightcoded keys to your vehicle. All eight can beintegrated keyhead transmitters.
You can program your own integratedkeyhead transmitter or standardSecuriLock coded keys to your vehicle. Thisprocedure will program both the vehicleimmobilizer keycode and the remote entryportion of the remote control to yourvehicle
Only use integrated keyhead transmittersor standard SecuriLock keys.
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INFORMATION DISPLAY
CONTROL
See Information Displays (page 93).
Multimedia Controls
Use the arrows on the right side of thesteering wheel to navigate through theinformation display menus. Press OK tomake a selection.
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Highest sensitivity.A
On.B
Lowest sensitivity.C
Switch the autowipers on by moving thewiper lever up to the first position.
Switch the autowipers off by moving thewiper lever down.
Use the rotary control to adjust thesensitivity of the rain sensor:
•Rotate the control down to lowsensitivity, and the wipers turn on whenthe rain sensor detects a large amountof moisture on the windshield.
•When you move the wiper lever upto the first position and theautowiper system is on, theautowiper sensitivity setting adjuststhe wiper speed according to themoisture on the windshield only.
•When you lower the sensitivity, thewipers remain in their readyposition only. They do not wipe thewindshield automatically unlessthe sensor detects moisture.
•Move the wiper lever position up tothe second position to wipe thewindshield on-demand.
•Rotate the control up to highsensitivity, and the wipers turn on whenthe rain sensor detects a small amountof moisture on the windshield.
•When you set the wiper control toa higher sensitivity, the wipers wipethe windshield once.
•Remember to move the wiper leverposition up to the second positionto wipe the windshield on-demand.
The autowipers feature is active and readywhen the wiper lever is in the first positionand selected in the information display.You can change the autowipers feature tointermittent wipers through theinformation display. See GeneralInformation (page 93).
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Note:Check your wiper function in theinformation display. See GeneralInformation (page 93). The autowipersfeature functions only when you select themenu choice in the information display andyou move the wiper lever up to the firstposition. The autowipers feature thenremains on in the information display menuuntil you change it to intermittent wipe.
Note:If you switch autolamps on inconjunction with autowipers, your low beamheadlamps turn on automatically when therain sensor activates the windshield wiperscontinuously. See Autolamps (page 75).
Keep the outside of the windshield clean.The rain sensor is very sensitive. If the areaaround the mirror is dirty, then the wipersmay operate if dirt, mist or insects hit thewindshield.
Wet or winter driving conditions with ice,snow or salty road mist can causeinconsistent and unexpected wiping orsmearing. In these conditions, you can dothe following to help keep your windshieldclear:
•Lower the sensitivity of the autowipersto reduce the amount of smearing.
•Switch to normal or high-speed wipeby moving the wiper lever up.
•Switch the autowipers off and switchintermittent mode on through theinformation display. See GeneralInformation (page 93).
•Switch the autowipers off by movingthe wiper lever down.
Note:Clean the windshield and wiperblades if they begin to leave streaks orsmears. If that does not resolve the issue,install new wiper blades. See Changingthe Wiper Blades (page 229).
WINDSHIELD WASHERS
Note:Do not operate the washers whenthe washer reservoir is empty. This maycause the washer pump to overheat.
To operate the washers and spray thewindshield, pull the lever toward you.When you release the lever, the wipers willoperate for a short time.
REAR WINDOW WIPER AND
WASHERS
Rear Window Wiper
Note:Make sure you switch the rearwindow wiper and ignition off before usingan automatic car wash.
Intermittent wipe.A
Low speed wipe.B
Off.C
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Headlamp Flasher
Slightly pull the lever toward you andrelease it to flash the headlamps.
AUTOLAMPS
WARNING
The autolamps switch position maynot activate the headlamps in all lowvisibility conditions, such as daytimefog. Always ensure that your headlampsare switched to auto or on, as appropriate,during all low visibility conditions. Failureto do so may result in a collision.
When the lighting control is in theautolamps position, the headlampsautomatically turn on in low light situationsor when the wipers activate.
If equipped, the following also activatewhen the lighting control is in theautolamps position and you switch themon in the information display:
•Configurable daytime running lamps.
•Automatic high beam control.
•Adaptive headlamp control.
The headlamps remain on for a period oftime after you switch the ignition off. Usethe information display controls to adjustthe period of time that the headlampsremain on. See Information Displays(page 93).
Note:With the headlamps in theautolamps position, you cannot switch thehigh beam headlamps on until theautolamps system turns the low beamheadlamps on.
Windshield Wiper ActivatedHeadlamps
The windshield wiper activated headlampsturn on within 10 seconds when you switchthe windshield wipers on and the lightingcontrol is in the autolamps position. Theyturn off approximately 60 seconds afteryou switch the windshield wipers off.
The headlamps will not turn on by wiperactivation:
•During a mist wipe.
•When the wipers are on to clear washerfluid during a wash condition.
•If the wipers are in intermittent mode.
Note: If you switch autolamps andautowipers on, the headlamps willautomatically turn on when the windshieldwipers continuously operate.
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DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS
WARNING
The daytime running lamps systemdoes not activate the rear lamps andmay not provide adequate lightingduring low visibility driving conditions. Also,the autolamps switch position may notactivate the headlamps in all low visibilityconditions, such as daytime fog. Make surethe headlamps are switched to auto or on,as appropriate, during all low visibilityconditions. Failure to do so may result in acrash.
Type 1 - Conventional (Non-Configurable)
The daytime running lamps turn on when:
1. The ignition is switched to the onposition.
2. The transmission is not in park (P) forvehicles with automatic transmissionsor the parking brake is released forvehicles with manual transmissions.
3.The lighting control is in the off, parkinglamp or autolamps positions.
4. The headlamps are off.
Type 2 - Configurable
Switch the daytime running lamps on oroff using the information display controls.See Information Displays (page 93).
The daytime running lamps turn on when:
1.They are switched on in the informationdisplay. See Information Displays(page 93).
2. The ignition is switched to the onposition.
3. The transmission is not in park (P) forvehicles with automatic transmissionsor the parking brake is released forvehicles with manual transmissions.
4.The lighting control is in the autolampsposition.
5. The headlamps are off.
The other lighting control switch positionsdo not activate the daytime running lamps,and you can use them to temporarilyoverride autolamp control.
When switched off in the informationdisplay, the daytime running lamps are offin all lighting control switch positions.
FRONT FOG LAMPS (If Equipped)
Press the control to switch the fog lampson or off.
You can switch the fog lamps on when thelighting control is in any position exceptOff and the high beams are not on.
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GAUGES
Left Information DisplayA
SpeedometerB
Right Information DisplayC
Left Information Display
Odometer
Located in the bottom of the informationdisplay. Registers the accumulateddistance your vehicle has traveled.
Battery Gauge:
Note:For Energi vehicles there are twoversions of the battery gauge. When yourvehicle is in hybrid mode, a simple batterygraphic displays your battery information.When your vehicle is in plug-in power mode,an enhanced battery graphic displays yourbattery information.
The high voltage battery gauge providesCharge Fill (State of Charge), ChargeAssist and Regen Active information.
Charge Fill (Hybrid Mode)
The fill level, or State of Charge indicatesthe amount of energy stored in the highvoltage battery as a percent of total energycapacity. The level will increase ordecrease as the battery charges anddischarges during normal operation.
Charge Fill (Energi Plug-in Power Mode)
The fill level indicates the amount ofenergy stored in the high voltage batterywhich is available for Plug-in Power Mode.A full fill represents the total amount ofenergy you can get from an external charge(plugging your vehicle in). When the fillreaches empty your vehicle willautomatically enter Hybrid Mode.
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