Setting the Liftgate Open Height
1. Open the liftgate.
2.
Stop the liftgate movement by pressing
the control button on the liftgate when
it reaches the desired height.
Note: Once the liftgate has stopped
moving, you can also manually move it to
the desired height.
3. Press and hold the liftgate control button on the liftgate until you hear a
tone, indicating programming is
complete.
Note: You can only use the liftgate control
button to program the height.
Note: You cannot program the height if the
liftgate position is too low.
The new open liftgate height is recalled
when the power liftgate is opened. To
change the programmed height, repeat the
above procedure. Once you open the
power liftgate, you can manually move it
to a different height.
Note: The system recalls the new
programmed height until you reprogram it,
even if you disconnect the battery.
When operating the power liftgate after
you have programmed a lower height than
fully open, you can fully open the liftgate
by manually pushing it upward to the
maximum open position.
Obstacle Detection
When Closing
The system stops when it detects an
obstacle. A tone sounds and the system
reverses to open. Once you remove the
obstacle, you can power close the liftgate. Note:
Entering your vehicle while the
liftgate is closing can cause your vehicle to
bounce and activate obstacle detection. To
prevent this, let the power liftgate close
completely before you enter your vehicle.
Before driving off, check the instrument
cluster for a liftgate or door ajar message or
warning indicator. Failure to do this could
result in unintentionally leaving the liftgate
open while driving.
When Opening
The system stops when it detects an
obstacle and a tone sounds. Once you
remove the obstacle, you can continue to
operate the liftgate.
Hands-Free Feature (If Equipped)
Make sure you have an intelligent access
transmitter within
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Moving the Seat Backward and
Forward
WARNING
Rock the seat backward and forward
after releasing the lever to make sure
that it is fully engaged. Adjusting the Height of the
Driver's Seat
Recline Adjustment
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2. Slightly rotate the wiper blade.
3. Disengage the wiper blade from the
wiper arm.
4. Remove the wiper blade.
5. Install in the reverse order.
Note: Make sure that the wiper blade locks
into place.
ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS
Vertical Aim Adjustment
The headlamps on your vehicle are
properly aimed at the assembly plant. If
your vehicle has been in an accident, the
alignment of your headlamps should be
checked by your authorized dealer. 8 feet (2.4 meters)
A
Center height of lamp to ground
B
25 feet (7.6 meters)
C
Horizontal reference line
D
1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface,
approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters)
away.
Note: To see a clearer light pattern for
adjusting, you may want to block the light
from one headlamp while adjusting the
other.
2. Measure the height of the headlamp bulb center from the ground and mark
an 8 foot (2.4 meter) horizontal
reference line on the vertical wall or
screen at this height.
3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and open
the hood.
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Information Contained on the
Tire Sidewall
Both United States and Canada
Federal regulations require tire
manufacturers to place
standardized information on the
sidewall of all tires. This
information identifies and
describes the fundamental
characteristics of the tire and also
provides a U.S. DOT Tire
Identification Number for safety
standard certification and in case
of a recall.
Information on P Type Tires
P215/65R15 95H is an example of
a tire size, load index and speed
rating. The definitions of these
items are listed below. (Note that
the tire size, load index and speed
rating for your vehicle may be
different from this example.) A.
P: Indicates a tire, designated
by the Tire and Rim Association,
that may be used for service on
cars, sport utility vehicles,
minivans and light trucks. Note:
If
your tire size does not begin with
a letter this may mean it is
designated by either the European
Tire and Rim Technical
Organization or the Japan Tire
Manufacturing Association.
B. 215:
Indicates the nominal
width of the tire in millimeters
from sidewall edge to sidewall
edge. In general, the larger the
number, the wider the tire.
C. 65:
Indicates the aspect ratio
which gives the tire's ratio of
height to width.
D. R:
Indicates a radial type tire.
E. 15:
Indicates the wheel or rim
diameter in inches. If you change
your wheel size, you will have to
purchase new tires to match the
new wheel diameter.
F. 95:
Indicates the tire's load
index. It is an index that relates to
how much weight a tire can carry.
You may find this information in
your owner ’s manual. If not,
contact a local tire dealer.
Note: You may not find this
information on all tires because it
is not required by federal law.
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T type tires have some additional
information beyond those of P
type tires. These differences are
described below.
A.
T: Indicates a type of tire,
designated by the Tire and Rim
Association, that is intended for
temporary service on cars,
sport-utility vehicles, minivans and
light trucks.
B. 145:
Indicates the nominal
width of the tire in millimeters
from sidewall edge to sidewall
edge. In general, the larger the
number, the wider the tire. C.
80:
Indicates the aspect ratio,
which gives the tire's ratio of
height to width. Numbers of 70 or
lower indicate a short sidewall.
D. D:
Indicates a diagonal type tire.
R:
Indicates a radial type tire.
E. 16:
Indicates the wheel or rim
diameter in inches. If you change
your wheel size, you will have to
purchase new tires to match the
new wheel diameter.
Location of the Tire Label
You will find a Tire Label
containing tire inflation pressure
by tire size and other important
information located on the B-Pillar
or the edge of the driver ’s door.
Inflating Your Tires
Safe operation of your vehicle
requires that your tires are
properly inflated. Remember that
a tire can lose up to half of its air
pressure without appearing flat.
Every day before you drive, check
your tires. If one looks lower than
the others, use a tire gauge to
check pressure of all tires and
adjust if required.
At least once a month and before
long trips, inspect each tire and
check the tire pressure with a tire
gauge (including spare, if
equipped). Inflate all tires to the
inflation pressure recommended
by Ford Motor Company.
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Inspecting Your Tires and
Wheel Valve Stems
Periodically inspect the tire treads
for uneven or excessive wear and
remove objects such as stones,
nails or glass that may be wedged
in the tread grooves. Check the tire
and valve stems for holes, cracks,
or cuts that may permit air
leakage and repair or replace the
tire and replace the valve stem.
Inspect the tire sidewalls for
cracking, cuts, bruises and other
signs of damage or excessive
wear. If internal damage to the tire
is suspected, have the tire
demounted and inspected in case
it needs to be repaired or replaced.
For your safety, tires that are
damaged or show signs of
excessive wear should not be used
because they are more likely to
blow out or fail.
Improper or inadequate vehicle
maintenance can cause tires to
wear abnormally. Inspect all your
tires, including the spare,
frequently, and replace them if
one or more of the following
conditions exist:
Tire Wear When the tread is worn down to
one sixteenth of an inch (2
millimeters), tires must be
replaced to help prevent your
vehicle from skidding and
hydroplaning. Built-in treadwear
indicators, or wear bars, which
look like narrow strips of smooth
rubber across the tread will
appear on the tire when the tread
is worn down to one sixteenth of
an inch (2 millimeters)
When the tire tread wears down
to the same height as these wear
bars, the tire is worn out and must
be replaced.
Damage
Periodically inspect the tire treads
and sidewalls for damage (such
as bulges in the tread or sidewalls,
cracks in the tread groove and
separation in the tread or
sidewall). If damage is observed
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Information Messages.................................101
AdvanceTrac®..................................................... 102
Alarm....................................................................... 102
Battery and Charging System (High Voltage)............................................................ 102
Doors....................................................................... 103
Fuel........................................................................\
.. 103
Hill Start Assist.................................................... 103
Keys and Intelligent Access............................ 104
Maintenance........................................................ 105
MyKey..................................................................... 105
Park Aid.................................................................. 106
Park Brake............................................................. 106
Power Steering.................................................... 107
Remote Start........................................................ 107
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................. 107
Transmission........................................................ 107
Installing Child Restraints
............................16
Child Seats............................................................... 16
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 17
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................ 19
Using Tether Straps.............................................. 21
Instrument Cluster
........................................85
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................76
Vehicles With Front Fog Lamps...................... 76
Vehicles Without Front Fog Lamps...............76
Interior Lamps
.................................................78
Front Interior Lamp.............................................. 78
Front Interior Lamp - With Panorama Roof...................................................................... 78
Rear Interior Lamp............................................... 79
Interior Mirror
...................................................83
Auto-Dimming Mirror.......................................... 83
Introduction.........................................................7
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Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................197 Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 197
Jump Starting...................................................... 198
Preparing Your Vehicle...................................... 197
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 198
K
Keyless Starting
............................................129
Ignition Modes..................................................... 130Keys and Remote Controls.........................44
L
Lighting Control
...............................................74
Headlamp Flasher................................................ 75
High Beams............................................................. 74
Lighting...............................................................74 General Information............................................ 74
Load Carrying.................................................182
Load Limit
.......................................................183
Vehicle Loading - with and without a
Trailer .................................................................. 183
Locking and Unlocking
.................................56
Activating Intelligent Access ........................... 57
Autolock.................................................................. 59
Battery Saver......................................................... 60
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 59
Illuminated Exit..................................................... 59
Mechanical Key..................................................... 57
Opening a Rear Door from Inside................... 57
Power Door Locks................................................ 56
Remote Control.................................................... 56
Smart Unlocks For Integrated Keyhead Transmitter........................................................ 58
Smart Unlocks For Intelligent Access Keys ........................................................................\
........ 58
Locks
...................................................................56
Luggage Covers.............................................182 Removing the Shade......................................... 182
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Maintenance..................................................218 General Information.......................................... 218
Manual Liftgate..............................................60 Closing the Liftgate.............................................. 61
Opening the Liftgate.......................................... 60
Manual Seats
..................................................115
Adjusting the Height of the Driver's
Seat...................................................................... 116
Lumbar Adjustment (If Equipped)................117
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward.............................................................. 116
Recline Adjustment............................................ 116
Media Hub
......................................................296
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 93
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Mirrors
See: Heated Windows and Mirrors.................111
See: Windows and Mirrors............................... 80
Mobile Communications Equipment.......12
Motorcraft Parts............................................277
MyKey Troubleshooting...............................54
MyKey ™..............................................................51
Principle of Operation.......................................... 51
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Normal Scheduled Maintenance
...........352
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™......................... 352
Normal Maintenance Intervals..................... 352
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Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check....................................... 222
Opening and Closing the Hood...............218 Closing the Hood................................................ 219
Opening the Hood.............................................. 218
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.....................................................206
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual..........207
Overhead Console
........................................128
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Parking Aids....................................................170 Principle of Operation....................................... 170
Parking Brake
.................................................165
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................65
SecuriLock®........................................................... 65
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 65
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Personal Safety System ™
..........................34
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?.................................................................. 34
Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle Operation...........137 ECO Cruise............................................................ 139
EV Modes............................................................... 137
Fuel Freshness..................................................... 139
Low Engine Use................................................... 139
Plug-in Power Mode and Hybrid Mode................................................................... 137
Post-Crash Alert System
...........................201 Power Door Locks
See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 56
Power Liftgate..................................................61 Hands-Free Feature............................................ 63
Obstacle Detection............................................. 63
Opening and Closing the Liftgate................... 61
Setting the Liftgate Open Height................... 63
Stopping the Liftgate Movement................... 62
Power Seats.....................................................117 Power Lumbar...................................................... 119
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................227
Power Windows
.............................................80
Accessory Delay..................................................... 81
Bounce-Back......................................................... 80
One-Touch Down................................................ 80
One-Touch Up...................................................... 80
Window Lock......................................................... 80
Protecting the Environment........................14
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Rear Parking Aid
............................................170
Rear Seat Armrest........................................120
Rear Seats
........................................................119
Folding the Seatback ........................................ 119
Unfolding the Seatback.................................... 119
Rear Under Floor Storage..........................182
Rear View Camera........................................176 Using the Rear View Camera System.........176
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.................................... 176
Rear Window Wiper and Washers...........72 Rear Window Washer......................................... 73
Rear Window Wiper............................................. 72
Refueling..........................................................146 Easy Fuel ™ Capless Fuel System................146
Easy Fuel ™ Capless System - Energi
Vehicles Only................................................... 147
Remote Control..............................................44 Car Finder................................................................ 48
Integrated Keyhead Transmitters .................44
Intelligent Access Key......................................... 45
Remote Start (If Equipped)............................. 48
Replacing the Battery......................................... 46
Sounding a Panic Alarm.................................... 48
Remote Start....................................................111 Automatic Settings............................................. 112
Removing a Headlamp..............................232
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