Sending a Text Message
Note:You can only send a text message toone recipient at a time.
1. Select the send option when thedesired selection highlights in the audiodisplay.
2. Select the confirmation option whenthe contact appears.
3. Press the OK button again to confirmwhen the system asks if you want tosend the message. A pre-definedsignature appears on each textmessage.
Note:You can send text messages eitherby choosing a contact from the phonebookand selecting the text option from the audiodisplay or by replying to a received messagein the inbox.
Accessing Your Phone Settings
These are phone-dependent features. Yourphone settings allow you to access andadjust features such as your ring tone andtext message notification, modify yourphonebook, and set up automaticdownload.
1. Press the PHONE button.
2. Scroll until the phone settings optionappears, and then press the OK button.
Scroll to select from the following options:
Description and actionMenu Item
If this option is checked, the system uses the cellular phoneas the master when there is more than one cellular phonepaired to the system. This option can be changed for allcellular phones (not only the active phone) using theBluetooth Devices menu.
Set as master
See the cellular phone name, provider name, cellularphone number, and signal level. When done, press the leftarrow buttons to return to the phone status menu.
Phone status
Select which ringtone sounds during an incoming call (oneof the system's tones or your cellular phone's). If yourphone supports in-band ringing, your phone's ringtonesounds when you choose the cellular phone ringtoneoption.
Set ringtone
1. Press the OK button to select and scroll to hear eachringtone.2. Press the OK button to select a ringtone.
Have the option of hearing an audible tone to notify youwhen a text message arrives. Press the OK button toswitch the audible tone off or on.
Text msg notify
Modify the contents of your phonebook (such as add,delete or download). Press the OK button to select andscroll between the choices in the phonebook preferencestable below.
Phonebook pref.
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3D city models are complete 3D modelsof entire city areas including navigableroads, parks, rivers and rendered buildings.3D landmarks and city models appear in3D map mode only. Coverage of thesevaries and improves with updated mapreleases.
Select the zoom in icon to see acloser view of the map.
Select the zoom out icon to seea farther away view of the map.
You can adjust the view in presetincrements. You can also pinch to zoom inor out of the map.
The information bar tells you the namesof streets, cities or landmarks as you hoverover them with the crosshair curser.
You can change your view of the map bytapping on the location indicator icon onthe right hand side of the screen. You canchoose from the following options:
Heading up (2D map) Thisalways shows the direction offorward travel to be upward onthe screen. This view is availablefor map scales up to 3 mi (5 km).
North up (2D map) alwaysshows the northern direction tobe upward on the screen.
3D map mode provides anelevated perspective of the map.Adjust this viewing angle androtate the map 180 degrees bytouching the map twice, andthen dragging your finger along the shadedbar with arrows at the bottom of the map.
Re-center the map by pressingthis icon whenever you scroll themap away from your vehicle’scurrent location.
Points of Interest (POI)grouping icon: You can chooseup to three POI icons to displayon the map. If the chosen POIsare located close together or areat the same location a box is used todisplay a single category icon instead ofrepeating the same icon, in order to reduceclutter. When you select the box on themap, a pop-up appears indicating howmany POIs are in this location. Select thepop up to see a list of the available POIs.You can scroll through and select POIsfrom this list.
If your vehicle is low on charge or fuel,station icons automatically display on themap.
If you have subscribed to SiriusXM Trafficand Travel Link (where available), trafficflow will be indicated on the map by green(clear), yellow (slowing), and red(stopped) road highlights. Traffic flow isindicated where the information isavailable and varies across the US.
You can choose to display traffic icons onthe map representing twelve differenttypes of incidents. See Settings (page412).
You can set a destination by hoveringabove a location and selecting:
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Action and DescriptionMenu ItemItem
This area of the screen shows your scheduled Go Time andyour cabin conditioning information.My GO TimesA
This is the time and date of your next set drive time. Yourvehicle automatically schedules charging and cabin condi-tioning to finish by this time.
Next GO TimeB
This is the chosen cabin conditioning setting for this GOTime.TemperatureC
This accesses your GO Time Schedule (see GO TimeSchedule later in this section).EditD
This cancels the cabin conditioning for the present GO Time.Once you touch Skip, the GO Time and Temperature greyout, and the LED illuminates on the Skip button. Touch thebutton again to switch on the cabin conditioning. Thisfeature allows you to ignore the present GO Time withouthaving to delete it or having to switch off the entire schedule(see GO Time Schedule later in this section). After thepresent GO Time passes, this feature resets.
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Conflict Notification
The system alerts you to any conflicts byhighlighting areas of the screen in coloredtext.
If your battery cannot have a full charge by the scheduled drive time, the systemhighlights your next GO Time and Charge Complete time and the followingmessage appears:
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
This is normal; the vehicle is informing you of the conflicting situation.This notification only displays when the gearshift selector lever is inposition P.
Charge timenot sufficientto meetscheduledGO Timesettings
Note: Charging occurs as soon as you plug the vehicle in. The systemlimits cabin conditioning to 15 minutes before your GO Time.
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DescriptionItemCallout
Includes all power usage from the low voltageaccessories such as the climate control fan, head-lights and heated seats. The higher the power usageis from these accessories, the larger the circle aroundthe node. This node illuminates anytime the vehicleis on since there is always some low level power inuse.
2OtherF
Includes the power usage from the high-voltageclimate control components such as the electric A/C compressor and the electric heater. The higher thepower usage is from these components, the largerthe circle around this node.
2,3ClimateG
Represents your high-voltage battery. A circle illumin-ates around the node when the high-voltage batteryis receiving power from regenerative braking or enginecharging. The higher the power going into the high-voltage battery, the larger the circle around this node.
BatteryH
Represents the fuel tank in the vehicle.FuelI
Shows flow from the fuel tank to the engine whenthe engine is on and using fuel (there are some caseswhere the engine is on, but not using any fuel). Whenthe engine is on, but not using fuel, the engine nodeis active, but the fuel flow path is off. An example ofthis is when your foot is off the accelerator pedal andthe vehicle is traveling at a high speed.
Fuel-to-Engine FlowJ
Provides you with the reason(s) the gasoline engineis on. When the gasoline engine is off, this displaydoes not appear.Engine On due to reasonsdisplayed by the system are in a chart following thislist.
Engine On due to:K
Shows the direction of power flow between theengine and the electric motor. The direction indicatesif the engine is providing power to the high-voltageelectrical system, or if the high-voltage electricalsystem is providing power to control or start theengine.
Motor-to-Engine FlowL
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DescriptionItemCallout
Represents the gasoline engine. It illuminates onlywhen the gasoline engine is on. The higher the enginepower is, the larger the circle around this node.
EngineM
Shows the direction of the power flow between theengine and the wheels.Engine-to-Wheels FlowN
Represents the power going to the wheels. The higherthe wheel power is, the larger the circle around thisnode. When the engine is off, drive power displays inblue. When the engine is on, drive power displays ingrey.
DriveO
1The battery-to-motor flow includesbattery power the vehicle is using foracceleration. It does not include energy thevehicle is using for accessories (such as airconditioning, headlights and radio). Thisscreen displays accessories and climateusage separately.
2Accessories indicates electrical powerdemands from your vehicle’s accessorysystems. Accessories use power but do notcontribute to making the vehicle move. Thepower flow displays power usage from theclimate control system and otheraccessories separately.3The climate control system may
determine A/C is necessary even when youturn it off. In this case, you may see someclimate power when the A/C is off.
Engine On due to
The engine is on because of the heater setting. Reduceor turn off the heater setting to return to electric mode.Heater Setting
The engine is on because the vehicle speed exceedsthe level for electric mode operation. Reduce the speedto return to electric mode.
High Speed
The engine is on when applying pressure to the acceler-ator pedal or switching on the speed control. Reducepressure on the accelerator pedal or switch off thespeed control to return to full electric mode.
Drive Power
The engine is on because the vehicle is in neutral gear.Shift out of neutral gear to return to electric mode.Neutral Gear
The engine is on because the vehicle is in low gear. Shiftout of low gear to return to electric mode.Low Gear
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Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is anormal operating characteristic and, byitself, does not necessarily indicate aconcern or that the fluid needs to bechanged. However, a qualified expert, suchas the factory-trained technicians at yourdealership, should inspect discolored fluidsthat also show signs of overheating orforeign material contaminationimmediately.
Make sure to change your vehicle’s oils andfluids at the specified intervals or inconjunction with a repair. Flushing is aviable way to change fluid for many vehiclesub-systems during scheduledmaintenance. It is critical that systems areflushed only with new fluid that is the sameas that required to fill and operate thesystem or using a Ford-approved flushingchemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basicmaintenance checks and inspections everymonth or at six-month intervals.
Check every month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure.
Windshield washer fluid level.
Check every six months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary.
Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary.
Parking brake for proper operation.
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
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Collision, Damage or Fire Event..............201Guidance for Ford Motor Company Electricand Hybrid-Electric Vehicles EquippedWith High Voltage Batteries......................201Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check............................228Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........45Creating a MyKey............................................53Programming/Changing ConfigurableSettings...............................................................53Cross Traffic Alert..........................................181False Alerts...........................................................183Switching the System Off and On...............184System Errors.......................................................184System Lights, Messages and AudibleAlerts..................................................................183System Limitations............................................183Using the System................................................181Cruise Control.................................................69Principle of Operation........................................177Cruise controlSee: Using Cruise Control.................................177Customer Assistance.................................204
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Data Recording..................................................9Event Data Recording..........................................10Service Data Recording........................................9Daytime Running Lamps.............................76Digital Radio.................................................300HD Radio Reception and StationTroubleshooting.............................................301Direction Indicators........................................76Doors and Locks..............................................57Driver and Passenger Airbags...................39Children and Airbags..........................................39Proper Driver and Front Passenger SeatingAdjustment........................................................39Driver Knee Airbag.........................................43Driving Aids......................................................179Driving Hints...................................................194Driving Through Water................................195DRLSee: Daytime Running Lamps.........................76
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Economical Driving......................................194EcoSelect.........................................................139Electric Vehicle Information....................389Charge Settings...................................................391Power Flow..........................................................405Emission Control System..........................149On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)...................149Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance(I/M) Testing...................................................150End User License Agreement.................459VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSEAGREEMENT (EULA) ................................459Engine Block Heater.....................................132Using the Engine Block Heater......................133Engine Coolant Check...............................228Adding Coolant...................................................228Coolant Change.................................................230Engine Coolant TemperatureManagement...................................................231Fail-Safe Cooling...............................................230Recycled Coolant...............................................229Severe Climates.................................................230Engine ImmobilizerSee: Passive Anti-Theft System....................66Engine Oil Check..........................................226Adding Engine Oil..............................................226Low Engine Use...................................................227Operating in Cold Climates and ShortDriving Cycles..................................................227Engine Oil Dipstick......................................226Engine Specifications................................282Entertainment..............................................365AM/FM Radio......................................................366Apps........................................................................374Bluetooth Stereo or USB.................................373CD.............................................................................372HD Radio™ Information (IfAvailable)........................................................369SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (IfActivated).......................................................366Sources..................................................................365Supported Media Players, Formats andMetadata Information.................................374USB Ports..............................................................374Environment......................................................15
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The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only)......................206Tire Care...........................................................261Glossary of Tire Terminology.........................263Information About Uniform Tire QualityGrading..............................................................261Information Contained on the TireSidewall...........................................................264Temperature A B C............................................262Traction AA A B C...............................................262Treadwear.............................................................262Tire Inflation When PuncturedSee: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................255Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........276Changing Tires With a Tire PressureMonitoring System........................................277Understanding Your Tire PressureMonitoring System .......................................277Tire Repair KitSee: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................255Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................255First Stage: Inflating the Tire with SealingCompound and Air........................................257General Information.........................................256Second Stage: Checking TirePressure............................................................259Tips for Use of the Kit......................................256What to Do After the Tire has BeenSealed...............................................................259What to Do When a Tire IsPunctured.........................................................257TiresSee: Wheels and Tires.....................................255Towing a Trailer.............................................192Towing the Vehicle on FourWheels...........................................................192Emergency Towing.............................................192Recreational Towing..........................................192Towing..............................................................192Traction Control............................................165Principle of Operation.......................................165Transmission Code Designation............285Transmission..................................................159TransmissionSee: Transmission..............................................159Transporting the Vehicle...........................203
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Under Hood Overview - Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV).............................................223Under Hood Overview - Plug-In HybridElectric Vehicle (PHEV)..........................225Unique Driving Characteristics................135Universal Garage Door Opener.................121HomeLink Wireless Control System.............121USB Port.........................................................305Using Cruise Control.....................................177Switching Cruise Control Off..........................178Switching Cruise Control On...........................177Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems..........................................................55Using Snow Chains.....................................276Using Stability Control................................167Using Summer Tires....................................275Using SYNC™ With Your MediaPlayer.............................................................327Accessing Your USB Song Library................331Bluetooth Devices and SystemSettings.............................................................333Connecting Your Digital Media Player to theUSB Port...........................................................327Media Menu Features......................................330Media Voice Commands.................................328USB 2......................................................................333Voice Commands for Audio Sources.........334Using SYNC™ With Your Phone.............310Accessing Features through the PhoneMenu...................................................................315Accessing Your Phone Settings....................318Bluetooth Devices..............................................319Making Calls.........................................................314Pairing a Phone for the First Time.................311Pairing Subsequent Phones...........................312Phone Options during an Active Call..........314Phone Voice Commands.................................312Receiving Calls.....................................................314System Settings.................................................320Text Messaging....................................................316Using Traction Control................................165Switching the System Off...............................165System Indicator Lights andMessages..........................................................165Using a Switch.....................................................165
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