
15| HAZARD CONTROL
16|  AUDIO SYSTEM CONTROLS
A. EJECT: Press to eject a CD.
B. CD SLOT: Insert a CD. 
C.   VOL and SYSTEM POWER:  Press to switch the system on 
and off. Rotate the control to adjust the volume. 
D.   PRESETS:  Store your favorite radio stations. To store a 
radio station, tune to the station, then press and hold a 
preset button until sound returns.
E.   SEEK:  Press 
 to access the previous or next 
radio station, CD track or preset satellite radio channel.
F.   MEDIA: Press to access different audio modes, such as AM, 
FM and USB Input.
G.   TUNE: Turn the control to search through the radio 
frequency band manually.
17| CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEATS *
Press the heated  or cooled  button repeatedly to cycle 
through the settings and off. The left bank of buttons are for 
the driver, while the right bank of buttons are for the front 
passenger. More indicator lights mean higher settings. 
18|  CLIMATE CONTROLS
A.   FRONT FAN SPEED CONTROL: Rotate to increase or 
decrease air flow.
B.   DEFROST: Press to distribute air to the windshield vents.
C.   A/C: Press to switch the air conditioning system on and off.
D. MAX A/C: Press for maximum cooling.
  E.  HEATED REAR WINDOW: Press to switch on the rear defrost.
F.    AIR DISTRIBUTION CONTROL: Press to switch airflow 
from the windshield, instrument panel, or footwell vents 
on or off. The system can distribute air through any 
combination of these vents.
G.   RECIRCULATED AIR CONTROL: Press to switch between 
outside air and recirculated air.
H.   FAN SPEED –: Press to decrease the volume of air 
circulated in the vehicle.
  I.      AUTO: Press to switch on the automatic temperature control.
J.     FAN SPEED +: Press to increase the volume of air circulated 
in the vehicle.
K.   DUAL: Turn to increase or decrease the air temperature on 
the passenger side of the vehicle.
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comfort
SEATING-TO -CARGO VERSATILITY
Note:  Before folding the second- or third-row seats, make sure to flip down th\
e head 
restraints by pulling on the strap, and remove all items from the floor \
and seats.
TO FOLD THE FLAT
-FOLDING SECOND-ROW SEATS TO
THE LOAD FLOOR
Pull up on the handle located behind the seatback while pushing the seat\
back 
forward and down into the seat cushion. 
Note: You may need to exert a moderate force to move the seat forward and dow\
n. 
TO RETURN THE SEATS TO AN UPRIGHT
SEATING POSITION  
Lift and pull the seat rearward until the latch engages fully. 
E -Z ENTRY INTO THE THIRD -ROW SEATS
The E-Z entry seat allows for easier entry and exit to and from the thir\
d-row seat.
To enter the third-row seating area  
1.  Fold the head restraint forward. 
2.  Pull up on lever 1. 
3.    Fold down the second-row seat and release the handle.
4.    Pull the handle up again until the seat releases from the floor. 
5.    Push the seat upward and fold it away from the third row. 
Pull StrapHandle
Lever 1 Position 2 Position 3
To return the seat to an upright seating position
 1.   Push the seat down and latch it to the floor.
2.    Bring the seatback to an upright position. It 
should lock into position.
3.    Lift up on the head restraint until it locks into  
its original position.
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  Climate
Access climate control features, including 
the temperature, airflow direction, fan 
speed and other climate features for you 
and your front passenger.
SET YOUR TEMPERATURE
•   Touch the Climate icon on  
the touchscreen.
•      Use voice commands to change your 
settings, like “Climate set temperature 
to 72 degrees” and SYNC 3 makes  
that adjustment.
•     You can also use the 
▲ or ▼ buttons  
on the touchscreen.
 audio
No matter how you store your music, 
SYNC makes it yours to enjoy when you’re 
behind the wheel. Just press the Audio  
icon on the touchscreen. From here, you 
can easily go between AM/FM, SiriusXM 
and other media sources. 
SET YOUR RADIO PRESETS
•  Tune to the station and then press 
and hold one of the memory preset 
buttons. The audio mutes briefly 
while the system saves the station, 
and then the audio returns.
•  Two preset banks are available for 
AM and three banks for FM. To access 
additional presets, tap the preset 
button. The indicator on the preset 
button shows which bank of presets 
you are currently viewing.
BRING IN YOUR OWN MUSIC
Use SYNC 3 to play all of your favorite 
music from phones, flash drives and 
other devices.
Plug your device into a USB port, select 
Sources and then choose USB. Wait for 
the system to finish indexing your music 
to begin listening. You can even create 
random playlists by using the   
Shuffle function. 
 Apps
STREAM APPS
The system supports the use of certain 
types of apps such as Pandora® or 
iHeartRadio® through a USB or Bluetooth-
enabled devices.
Each app gives you different on-screen 
options depending on the app’s content. 
For more information, refer to the SYNC 
Supplement. For support, visit the website 
or call the toll-free number.
See the inside front cover of this guide  
for details.
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MOONROOF*
The moonroof control is on the overhead console. It has a   
one-touch open and close feature. To stop its motion during   
the one-touch operation, press the control a second time. 
To open, press and release the SLIDE control. It stops short of 
the fully opened position to help reduce wind noise. Press the 
SLIDE control again to fully open the moonroof. To close, pull 
and release the SLIDE control. 
To vent, press and release the TILT control. Pull and hold the 
TILT control to close the moonroof. 
Once you close the moonroof, you can still open or close the 
sliding shade manually. Pull the shade toward the front of the 
vehicle to close it.
REAR HEATED SEATS *
Press the heated seat  control repeatedly to cycle through the 
settings and off. More lights indicate a higher setting.
AMBIENT LIGHTING *
When activated, ambient lighting illuminates key areas of your 
interior with a choice of colors. 
To access and make adjustments, use your touchscreen
1.  Press the Settings icon > Ambient Lighting.
2. Touch the desired color.
3. Move the color up or down to increase or decrease the intensity.
To switch the feature on or off, touch the selected color again.
MEMORY FEATURE*
The memory function saves and recalls the positions of the 
driver seat, power mirrors, tilt and telescoping steering column* 
and adjustable pedals.* Use the memory controls on the left 
side of the driver’s seat 
  to program and then recall 
memory positions.
To program
1.    Switch on the ignition. 
2.   Move the memory features to your desired position. 
3.   Press and hold the 
 button until you hear a tone. 
Use this same procedure to set the second position using the   
 
 button.
You can now use these controls to recall the set memory positions. 
You can also program your memory seats to your transmitter. 
That way, when you unlock your door with the transmitter, your 
memory features automatically move into your saved position. 
See the Seats chapter in your Owner’s Manual for more details.
REAR WINDOW BUFFETING
You may hear a pulsing noise when one or both of the rear 
windows are open. Lower a front window slightly to reduce   
this noise.
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POWERFOLD® THIRD -ROW SEAT *
The 60/40 split-folding bench seat uses a power-activated 
seatback release. Fold one side or both down for more flexibility. 
The controls are on the right-hand rear quarter trim panel, 
accessible from the liftgate area.
Note: Make sure you unfasten all of the safety belts and fold the 
head restraints down first.
To lower
1.   Press the corresponding control(s) or use the middle control 
to fold both seats down. 
2.   To return the seatback(s) to the original position(s), press the 
corresponding control(s) again. 
See the Seats chapter in your Owner’s Manual for   
more information.
Note:  The power-folding seats operate for 10 minutes after you 
switch the ignition off. The transmission must be in park (P) and 
the liftgate or liftgate glass must be open.
LEATHER CLEANING
For cleaning and removing spots and stains, use Motorcraft® 
Premium Leather and Vinyl Cleaner** or a commercially 
available leather cleaning product for automotive interiors.
Note:  Test any cleaning product on an inconspicuous area first. 
Do not use the following products as these may damage   
the leather:
• Oil and petroleum or silicone-based leather conditioners.
•  Household cleaners.
•  Alcohol solutions.
•   Solvents or cleaners intended specifically for rubber, vinyl   
and plastics. 
For complete information, see the Vehicle Care chapter of your 
Owner’s Manual.
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