Introduction
About This Manual...........................................7
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
Data Recording
..................................................9
California Proposition 65..............................11
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
Replacement Parts Recommendation
........................................11
Special Notices................................................12
Mobile Communications Equipment.....................................................12
Export Unique Options..................................13
Environment
Protecting the Environment........................14
Child Safety
General Information
.......................................15
Installing Child Restraints
............................16
Booster Seats
..................................................22
Child Restraint Positioning.........................24
Child Safety Locks
..........................................25
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation...................................27
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................28
Seatbelt Height Adjustment.....................30
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime..............................................................31
Seatbelt Reminder
..........................................31
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance
................................................33
Personal Safety System ™
Personal Safety System ™
..........................34
Supplementary Restraints System
Principle of Operation..................................35 Driver and Passenger Airbags...................36
Front Passenger Sensing System.............37
Side Airbags
.....................................................39
Driver Knee Airbag.........................................40
Safety Canopy ™
............................................40
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........42
Airbag Disposal
...............................................43
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio Frequencies..................................................44
Remote Control..............................................44
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control...........................................................50
MyKey ™
Principle of Operation
...................................51
Creating a MyKey............................................52
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................52
Checking MyKey System Status...............54
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems.........................................................54
MyKey Troubleshooting
...............................54
Locks
Locking and Unlocking
.................................56
Manual Liftgate..............................................60
Power Liftgate..................................................61
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System
........................65
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................66
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................67
Audio Control
...................................................67
Voice Control
...................................................68
Cruise Control.................................................68
Information Display Control
......................69
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Pregnant women should always wear their
safety belt. The lap belt portion of a
combination lap and shoulder belt should
be positioned low across the hips below
the belly and worn as tight as comfort will
allow. The shoulder belt should be
positioned to cross the middle of the
shoulder and the center of the chest.
Safety Belt Locking Modes
WARNINGS
After any vehicle crash, the safety
belt system at all passenger seating
positions must be checked by an
authorized dealer to verify that the
automatic locking retractor feature for
child seats is still functioning properly. In
addition, all safety belts should be checked
for proper function. Belt and retractor assembly must be
replaced if the safety belt assembly
automatic locking retractor feature
or any other safety belt function is not
operating properly when checked by an
authorized dealer. Failure to replace the
belt and retractor assembly could increase
the risk of injury in crashes. All safety restraints in the vehicle are
combination lap and shoulder belts. The
driver safety belt has the first type of
locking mode, and the front outboard
passenger and rear seat safety belts have
both types of locking modes described as
follows:
Vehicle Sensitive Mode
This is the normal retractor mode, which
allows free shoulder belt length
adjustment to your movements and
locking in response to vehicle movement.
For example, if the driver brakes suddenly
or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle
receives an impact of about 5 mph
(8 km/h) or more, the combination safety
belts will lock to help reduce forward
movement of the driver and passengers.
In addition, the retractor is designed to lock
if the webbing is pulled out too quickly. If
this occurs, let the belt retract slightly and
pull webbing out again in a slow and
controlled manner.
Automatic Locking Mode
In this mode, the shoulder belt is
automatically pre-locked. The belt will still
retract to remove any slack in the shoulder
belt. The automatic locking mode is not
available on the driver safety belt.
When to Use the Automatic Locking
Mode
This mode should be used any time a child
safety seat, except a booster, is installed
in passenger front or rear seating positions.
Children 12 years old and under should be
properly restrained in a rear seating
position whenever possible. See
Child
Safety (page 15).
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How to Use the Automatic Locking
Mode
1. Buckle the combination lap and
shoulder belt.
2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is pulled
out.
Allow the belt to retract. As the belt
retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This
indicates the safety belt is now in the
automatic locking mode.
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 activate 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. Use only extensions manufactured by the
same supplier as the safety belt.
Manufacturer identification is on a label
located either at the end of the webbing
or on the retractor behind the trim. Also,
use the safety belt extension only if the
safety belt is too short for you when fully
extended.
SEATBELT HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
Position the seatbelt height adjusters
so that the belt rests across the
middle of your shoulder. Failure to
adjust the seatbelt correctly could reduce
the effectiveness of the seatbelt and
increase the risk of injury in a crash. To adjust the shoulder belt height, squeeze
the button and slide the height adjuster up
or down. Release the button and pull down
on the height adjuster to make sure it is
locked in place.
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DRIVER AND PASSENGER
AIRBAGS
WARNINGS
Never place your arm or any objects
over an airbag module. Placing your
arm over a deploying airbag can
result in serious arm fractures or other
injuries. Objects placed on or over the
airbag inflation area may cause those
objects to be propelled by the airbag into
your face and torso causing serious injury. Airbags can kill or injure a child in a
child seat. Never place a rear-facing
child seat in front of an active airbag.
If you must use a forward-facing child seat
in the front seat, move the seat upon which
the child seat is installed all the way back. The driver and front passenger airbags will
deploy during significant frontal and near
frontal crashes.
The driver and passenger front airbag
system consists of:
•
Driver and passenger airbag modules.
• Front passenger sensing system. · Crash sensors and monitoring
system with readiness indicator.
See Crash Sensors and Airbag
Indicator (page 42). Proper Driver and Front Passenger
Seating Adjustment WARNING
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA)
recommends a minimum distance
of at least 10 inches (25 centimeters)
between an occupant’ s chest and the
driver airbag module. To properly position yourself away from
the airbag:
•
Move your seat to the rear as far as you
can while still reaching the pedals
comfortably.
• Recline the seat slightly (one or two
degrees) from the upright position.
After all occupants have adjusted their
seats and put on safety belts, it is very
important that they continue to sit
properly. A properly seated occupant sits
upright, leaning against the seat back, and
centered on the seat cushion, with their
feet comfortably extended on the floor.
Sitting improperly can increase the chance
of injury in a crash event. For example, if
an occupant slouches, lies down, turns
sideways, sits forward, leans forward or
sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the
chance of injury during a crash is greatly
increased.
Children and Airbags WARNING
Airbags can kill or injure a child in a
child seat. Never place a rear-facing
child seat in front of an active airbag.
If you must use a forward-facing child seat
in the front seat, move the seat upon which
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5. Direct the outer instrument panel air
vents toward the side windows.
6. To increase the airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the air
vents in the middle of the instrument
panel and in the rear of the center
console.
HEATED WINDOWS AND
MIRRORS
Note: Make sure the engine is running
before operating the heated windows.
Heated Rear Window The heated rear window button
is below the climate control unit.
Press the button to clear the
heated rear window of thin ice and fog.
The heated rear window will automatically
turn off after a short period of time.
Note: Do not use razor blades or other
sharp objects to clean or remove decals
from the inside of the heated rear window.
The vehicle warranty does not cover
damage caused to the heated rear window
grid lines.
Heated Exterior Mirrors (If Equipped)
When you switch the heated rear window
on, the heated exterior mirrors will
automatically turn on.
Note: Do not remove ice from the mirrors
with a scraper or adjust the mirror glass
when it is frozen in place.
Note: Do not clean the mirror housing or
glass with harsh abrasives, fuel or other
petroleum-based cleaning products. CABIN AIR FILTER
Your vehicle is equipped with a cabin air
filter, which gives you and your passengers
the following benefits:
•
It improves your driving comfort by
reducing particle concentration.
• It improves the interior compartment
cleanliness.
• It protects the climate control
components from particle deposits.
Your cabin air filter is located under the
instrument panel in the passenger footwell
area.
Note: Make sure you have a cabin air filter
installed at all times. This prevents foreign
objects from entering the system. Running
the system without a filter in place could
result in degradation or damage to the
system.
Replace the filter at regular intervals. See
Maintenance
(page 218).
For additional cabin air filter information,
or to replace the filter, see an authorized
dealer.
REMOTE START
(If Equipped)
The remote start feature allows you to
pre-condition the interior of your vehicle.
The climate control system works to
achieve comfort according to your previous
settings.
Note: You cannot adjust the system during
remote start operation.
Turn the ignition on to return the system
to its previous settings. You can now make
adjustments normally, but you need to turn
certain vehicle-dependent features back
on, such as:
• Heated seats.
• Cooled seats.
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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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WARNING
Do not place cargo or any objects
behind the seatback before returning
it to the original position. Pull on the
seatback to make sure that it has fully
latched after returning the seatback to its
original position. An unlatched seat may
become dangerous if you stop suddenly or
have a crash. Lumbar Adjustment (If Equipped) POWER SEATS (If Equipped)
WARNINGS
Do not adjust the driver's seat or
seatback when your vehicle is
moving. Adjusting your seatback
while your vehicle is in motion may cause
loss of control of your vehicle. Do not place cargo or any objects
behind the seatback before returning
it to the original position.
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A
A/C
See: Climate Control......................................... 108
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes........................................................... 164
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 165
Accessories....................................................344 Exterior style........................................................ 344
Interior style......................................................... 344
Lifestyle................................................................. 344
Peace of mind..................................................... 344
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................. 11
Active Park Assist
..........................................172
Automatic Steering into Parking
Space.................................................................. 173
Deactivating the Park Assist Feature..........174
Troubleshooting the System.......................... 174
Using Active Park Assist................................... 172
Adjusting the Headlamps..........................231 Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 232
Vertical Aim Adjustment.................................. 231
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
....................67
Airbag Disposal...............................................43
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control......................................... 108
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter.............238
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 66
Ambient Lighting............................................79
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................66 Arming the Alarm................................................ 66
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 66
Appendices....................................................366
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............92 Automatic Transmission Warning
Chime................................................................... 92
Engine On Warning Chime................................ 92
Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 92
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................ 92
Keyless Warning Alert ........................................ 92
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................. 92Audio Control...................................................67
Seek, Next or Previous....................................... 68
Audio System
................................................283
General Information......................................... 283
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC.............................................................284
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD.................................................286
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/ FM/CD
..........................................................288
Menu Structure.................................................. 289
Autolamps.........................................................75 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps......................................................... 75
Automatic Climate Control......................108 Temperature Control........................................ 109
Automatic Engine Shutdown...................133
Automatic Transmission
.............................161
Automatic Transmission................................... 161
Brake-Shift Interlock......................................... 162
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow.................................................................. 163
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.............................................................227
Autowipers........................................................70
Auxiliary Power Points................................126 110 Volt AC Power Point................................... 126
12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 126
Locations............................................................... 126
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 228
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........218
Booster Seats
..................................................22
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 23
Brake Fluid Check.........................................227
Brakes
...............................................................164
General Information.......................................... 164
Breaking-In......................................................192
Bulb Specification Chart...........................237
C
Cabin Air Filter..................................................111
California Proposition 65..............................11
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