With the Remote Control
Press the button twice within
three seconds.
With the Outside Control Button
Opening the Liftgate
1. Unlock the liftgate with the remote control or power door unlock control.
If an intelligent access key is within 3 ft
(1 m) of the liftgate, the liftgate unlocks
when you press the liftgate release
button. 2.
Press the control button located in the
top of the liftgate pull-cup handle.
Note: Allow the power system to open the
liftgate. Manually pushing or pulling the
liftgate may activate the system ’s obstacle
detection feature and stop the power
operation or reverse its direction. Manually
interfering with the liftgate motion may also
replicate a strut failure.
Closing the Liftgate WARNING
Keep clear of the liftgate when
activating the rear switch. Press and release the liftgate control
button.
Stopping the Liftgate Movement
Note:
Do not apply sudden excessive force
to the liftgate while it is in motion. This
could damage the power liftgate and its
components.
You can stop the liftgate movement by
doing any of the following:
• Pressing the liftgate control button.
• Pressing the liftgate button on the
remote control twice.
• Pressing the liftgate button on the
instrument panel.
• Moving your foot under and away from
the center rear bumper in a single-kick
motion. *
* This method only works for vehicles with
the hands-free liftgate feature.
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.
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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
3 ft (1 m) of the liftgate. 1. Move your foot under and away from
the rear bumper detection area in a
single-kick motion. Do not move your
foot sideways or the sensors may not
detect the motion.
2. The liftgate will power open or close.
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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. 4. On the wall or screen you will observe
a flat zone of high intensity light
located at the top of the right hand
portion of the beam pattern. If the top
edge of the high intensity light zone is
not at the horizontal reference line, the
headlamp will need to be adjusted. 5. Locate the vertical adjuster on each
headlamp. Using a Phillips #2
screwdriver, turn the adjuster either
clockwise or counterclockwise in order
to aim the headlamp. The horizontal
edge of the brighter light should touch
the horizontal reference line.
6. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.
Horizontal Aim Adjustment
Horizontal aim is not required for this
vehicle and is non-adjustable.
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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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Receiving Calls....................................................
378
Smartphone Connectivity.............................. 379
Text Messaging................................................... 379
Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle Operation...........137 ECO Cruise............................................................ 138
EV Modes............................................................... 137
Fuel Freshness..................................................... 139
Low Engine Use................................................... 139
Plug-in Power Mode and Hybrid Mode................................................................... 137
Post-Crash Alert System..........................203
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking.............................. 57
Power Liftgate
.................................................62
Hands-Free Feature............................................ 64
Obstacle Detection............................................. 64
Opening and Closing the Liftgate.................. 62
Setting the Liftgate Open Height................... 63
Stopping the Liftgate Movement................... 63
Power Seats.....................................................117 Power Lumbar...................................................... 119
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................232
Power Windows
..............................................78
Accessory Delay.................................................... 79
Bounce-Back......................................................... 78
One-Touch Down................................................. 78
One-Touch Up....................................................... 78
Window Lock......................................................... 78
Protecting the Environment........................15
R
Rear Parking Aid
...........................................168
Rear Seat Armrest........................................120
Rear Seats
........................................................119
Folding the Seatback ........................................ 119
Unfolding the Seatback.................................... 119
Rear Under Floor Storage.........................186
Rear View Camera........................................174 Using the Rear View Camera System..........174
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.................................... 174
Rear Window Wiper and Washers
...........73
Rear Window Washer......................................... 73
Rear Window Wiper............................................. 73
Refueling..........................................................145 Easy Fuel ™ Capless System.......................... 145Remote Control...............................................47
Car Finder................................................................ 49
Integrated Keyhead Transmitters .................. 47
Intelligent Access Key........................................ 48
Remote Start (If Equipped)............................. 50
Replacing the Battery......................................... 48
Sounding a Panic Alarm.................................... 50
Remote Start
...................................................113
Automatic Settings............................................. 113
Removing a Headlamp..............................238
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............252
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................12
Collision Repairs.................................................... 12
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs.................................................................. 12
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 12
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control..............................................................51
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only).............................................................209
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).............................................................209
Roadside Assistance
...................................197
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance........................................................ 197
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside Assistance Program Coverage.................198
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance........................................................ 198
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.................................... 197
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.................................... 197
Roadside Emergencies...............................197
Running-In See: Breaking-In.................................................. 194
Running Out of Fuel....................................144 Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container.......................................................... 144
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.................. 144
S
Safety Canopy ™
............................................43
Safety Precautions.......................................142
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Satellite Radio..............................................303
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................ 304
Satellite Radio Reception Factors..............303
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service.................303
Troubleshooting................................................ 304
Scheduled Maintenance Record...........449
Scheduled Maintenance...........................441
Seatbelt Extension........................................36
Seatbelt Height Adjustment
......................33
Seatbelt Reminder........................................34
Belt-Minder™........................................................ 34
Seatbelts...........................................................30 Principle of Operation........................................ 30
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime...............................................................33
Conditions of operation..................................... 34
Seats
...................................................................114
Security..............................................................66
Settings............................................................412
911 Assist................................................................ 417
Ambient Lighting............................................... 422
Bluetooth............................................................... 414
Clock........................................................................\
414
Display................................................................... 424
General................................................................... 421
Media Player......................................................... 413
Mobile Apps........................................................ 420
Navigation............................................................. 418
Phone...................................................................... 414
Radio........................................................................\
417
Sound...................................................................... 412
Valet Mode........................................................... 424
Vehicle.................................................................... 422
Voice Control....................................................... 424
Wi-Fi........................................................................\
422
Side Airbags.....................................................42
Sitting in the Correct Position...................114
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains.................................. 276
Special Notices................................................12 New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 12
On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector............................................................ 13
Special Instructions.............................................. 12
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance...............................................447
Exceptions........................................................... 448Speed Control
See: Cruise Control............................................. 177
Stability Control............................................166 Principle of Operation...................................... 166
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch........................................... 129
Starting a Gasoline Engine.......................130 Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................132
Important Ventilating Information...............132
Switching Off the Vehicle When It Is
Moving................................................................ 132
Switching Off the Vehicle When It Is Stationary.......................................................... 131
Vehicles with an Ignition Key......................... 130
Vehicles with Keyless Start............................ 130
Starting and Stopping the Engine..........129 General Information.......................................... 129
Steering............................................................184 Electric Power Steering.................................... 184
Steering Wheel...............................................68
Storage Compartments.............................128
Sun Shades
......................................................82
Bounce-Back......................................................... 82
Opening and Closing the Sun Shade...........82
Sun Shade Relearning........................................ 82
Sun Visors
.........................................................82
Illuminated Vanity Mirror................................... 82
Supplementary Restraints System.........38 Principle of Operation........................................ 38
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
SYNC™ 3........................................................344
General Information......................................... 344
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting......................425
SYNC™ Applications and Services.......322 911 Assist............................................................... 322
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................ 324
SYNC™...........................................................306 General Information......................................... 306
SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................336
T
Tailgate See: Manual Liftgate............................................ 61
See: Power Liftgate............................................. 62
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............282
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