Zone coverage also decreases when
parking at shallow angles. Here, the left
sensor is mostly obstructed; zone coverage
on that side is severely limited.
System Lights, Messages and
Audible Alerts
The Cross Traffic Alert illuminates an
amber alert indicator in the outside mirror
on the side of your vehicle the approaching
vehicle is coming from. Cross Traffic Alert
also sounds an audible alert and a
message appears in the information
display indicating a vehicle is coming from
the right or left. Cross Traffic Alert works
with the reverse sensing system that
sounds its own series of tones. See Rear
Parking Aid (page 168). The system uses radar sensors that are
located behind the bumper fascia on each
side of your vehicle. Do not allow mud,
snow or bumper stickers to obstruct these
areas, this can cause degraded system
performance. See
Blind Spot Information System
(page 179). If the
Blind Spot Information System is blocked,
Cross Traffic Alert is also blocked. A
corresponding message appears in the
information display as soon as you shift
the transmission into reverse (R).
System Limitations
Cross Traffic Alert has its limitations;
situations such as severe weather
conditions or debris build-up on the sensor
area may limit vehicle detection.
The following are other situations that may
limit the Cross Traffic Alert performance:
• Adjacently parked vehicles or objects
obstructing the sensors.
• Approaching vehicles passing at
speeds greater than
37 mph
(60 km/h).
• Driving in reverse faster than
7 mph
(12 km/h).
• Backing out of an angled parking spot.
False Alerts
Note: If your vehicle has a tow bar with a
factory equipped trailer tow module and it
is towing a trailer, the sensors will
automatically turn the Cross Traffic Alert
off. If your vehicle has a tow bar but no
factory equipped trailer tow module, it is
recommended to turn the Cross Traffic Alert
off manually. Operating Cross Traffic Alert
with a trailer attached will cause poor Cross
Traffic Alert performance.
There may be certain instances when there
is a false alert by the Cross Traffic Alert
system that illuminates the alert indicator
with no vehicle in the coverage zone. Some
amount of false alerts are normal; they are
temporary and self-correct.
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Protected components
Fuse amp rating
Fuse or relay number
Cigar lighter.
20A
F61
Second row power point.
Autowiper module.
5A
F62
Autodimming rear view mirror.
Not used (spare).
10A
F63
Not used.
—
F64
Liftgate release.
10A
F65
Driver door unlock supply.
20A
F66
Cell phone passport (C-MAX Energi).
7.5A
F67
Multi-function display.
GPS module.
Sync.
Not used (spare).
15A
F68
Instrument cluster.
5A
F69
Central lock and unlock supply.
20A
F70
Climate control module.
7.5A
F71
Steering wheel module.
7.5A
F72
Data link connector.
7.5A
F73
OBD II supply.
Headlamp supply.
15A
F74
Fog lamp supply.
15A
F75
Reversing lamp supply.
10A
F76
Washer pump.
20A
F77
Ignition switch, Start button.
5A
F78
Radio.
15A
F79
Hazard light switch.
Not used (spare).
20A
F80
Power sun shade.
5A
F81
Remote receiver antenna.
Washer pump ground.
20A
F82
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Note:
If a person adds electrical or
electronic accessories or components to the
vehicle, the accessories or components may
adversely affect the low voltage battery
performance and durability and may also
affect the performance of other electrical
systems in the vehicle.
For longer, trouble-free operation, keep the
top of the battery clean and dry. Also,
make certain the battery cables are always
tightly fastened to the battery terminals.
If you see any corrosion on the battery or
terminals, remove the cables from the
terminals and clean with a wire brush. You
can neutralize the acid with a solution of
baking soda and water.
When a battery replacement is required,
the battery should only be replaced with
a Ford recommended replacement battery
that matches the electrical requirements
of the vehicle.
Because your vehicle ’s engine is
electronically-controlled by a computer,
some engine control settings are
maintained by power from the low voltage
battery. Some engine computer settings,
like the idle trim and fuel trim strategy,
optimize the driveability and performance
of the engine. Some other computer
settings, like the clock and radio station
presets, are also maintained in memory by
power from the low voltage battery. When
a technician disconnects and connects the
low voltage battery, these settings are
erased. Complete the following procedure
in order to restore the settings:
1. With the vehicle at a complete stop, set the parking brake.
2. Shift into park (P).
3. Switch off all accessories.
4. Fully press the brake pedal and start the vehicle. 5. Run the engine until it reaches normal
operating temperature. While the
engine is warming up, complete the
following: Reset the clock. See Audio
System (page 289). Reset the power
windows bounce-back feature. See
Windows and Mirrors
(page 78).
Reset the radio station presets. See
Audio System
(page 289).
6. Allow the engine to idle for at least one
minute. If the engine turns off, press
the accelerator pedal to start the
engine.
7. While the engine is running, press the brake pedal and shift into neutral (N).
8. Allow the engine to run for at least one
minute by pressing on the accelerator
pedal.
9. Drive the vehicle at least 12 mi (20 km)
to completely relearn the idle and fuel
trim strategy.
Note: If you do not allow the engine to
relearn the idle and fuel trim strategy, the
idle quality of your vehicle may be adversely
affected until the engine computer
eventually relearns the idle trim and fuel
trim strategy.
Make sure that you dispose of old batteries
in an environmentally friendly way. Seek
advice from your local authority about
recycling old batteries.
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•
Do not allow wax to come in contact
with any non-body (low-gloss black)
colored trim. The wax will discolor or
stain the parts over time.
•Roof racks.
• Bumpers.
• Grained door handles.
• Side moldings.
• Mirror housings.
• Windshield cowl area.
• Do not apply wax to glass areas.
• After waxing, your car's paint should
feel smooth, and be free of streaks and
smudges.
CLEANING THE ENGINE
Engines are more efficient when they are
clean because grease and dirt buildup keep
the engine warmer than normal.
When washing:
• Take care when using a power washer
to clean the engine. The high-pressure
fluid could penetrate the sealed parts
and cause damage.
• Do not spray a hot engine with cold
water to avoid cracking the engine
block or other engine components.
• Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and
Degreaser on all parts that require
cleaning and pressure rinse clean. In
Canada, use Motorcraft Engine
Shampoo.
• Never wash or rinse the engine while it
is hot or running; water in the running
engine may cause internal damage. •
Never wash or rinse any ignition coil,
spark plug wire or spark plug well, or
the area in and around these locations.
• Cover the battery, power distribution
box, and air filter assembly to prevent
water damage when cleaning the
engine.
CLEANING THE WINDOWS AND
WIPER BLADES
Car wash chemicals and environmental
fallout can result in windshield and wiper
blade contamination. Dirty windshield and
wipers will result in poor windshield wiper
operation. Keep the windshield and wiper
blades clean to maintain windshield wiper
performance.
To clean the windshield and wiper blades:
• Clean the windshield with a
non-abrasive glass cleaner. When
cleaning the interior of the windshield,
avoid getting any glass cleaner on the
instrument panel or door panels. Wipe
any glass cleaner off these surfaces
immediately.
• For windshields contaminated with
tree sap, chemicals, wax or bugs, clean
the entire windshield using steel wool
(no greater than 0000 grade) in a
circular motion and rinse with water.
• Clean the wiper blades with isopropyl
rubbing alcohol or windshield washer
concentrate.
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.
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Event Data Recording
See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options..................................13
Exterior Mirrors................................................79
Blind Spot Information System....................... 81
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors.............................. 80
Heated Exterior Mirrors...................................... 80
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors.......................... 80
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 79
Puddle Lamps....................................................... 80
Signal Indicator Mirrors..................................... 80
F
Fastening the Seatbelts
................................31
Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 32
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy.................31
Flat Tire Inflation See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................255
Floor Mats.......................................................195
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps......................................... 76
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
US Only...................................................................... 11
Ford Protect
...................................................439
Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY).......................................... 440
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only).................................................................. 439
Front Fog Lamps............................................76
Front Parking Aid..........................................169
Front Passenger Sensing System............40
Fuel and Refueling.......................................142
Fuel Consumption
.......................................148
Calculating Fuel Economy.............................. 148
Filling the Fuel Tank........................................... 148
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................144
Fuel Filter
........................................................233
Fuel Quality.....................................................143 Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 143
Fuel Freshness Mode........................................ 143
Fuel Shutoff...................................................198
Fuses...................................................................211
Fuse Specification Chart
.............................211
Luggage Compartment Fuse Panel.............217
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel.........214
Power Distribution Box...................................... 211
Pre-Fuse Box......................................................... 211G
Garage Door Opener
See: Universal Garage Door Opener.............121
Gauges...............................................................84 Left Information Display.................................... 84
Right Information Display................................. 86
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................47
Intelligent Access.................................................. 47
General Maintenance Information
........441
Multi-point Inspection..................................... 444
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 443
Protecting Your Investment............................ 441
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.......................... 441
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?...................................................... 441
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................207
Getting the Services You Need..............204 Away From Home............................................. 204
Global Opening
...............................................79
Opening the Windows........................................ 79
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................. 163
Hazard Warning Flashers..........................198
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps..................... 236
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................75
Headlamp Removal See: Removing a Headlamp.......................... 238
Head Restraints
..............................................114
Adjusting the Head Restraint.......................... 115
Heated Seats
.................................................120
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................112
Heated Exterior Mirrors...................................... 113
Heated Rear Window......................................... 112
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 109
High Voltage Battery Cut-Off Switch............................................................158
High Voltage Battery....................................151 General Information........................................... 151
Hill Start Assist..............................................163 Switching the System On and Off...............164
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Using Hill Start Assist.......................................
164
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate............................................................111
Cooling the Interior Quickly.............................. 112
Defrosting and Defogging the Windows Quickly................................................................. 112
General Hints.......................................................... 111
Heating the Interior Quickly............................. 112
Recommended Settings for Cooling ...........112
Recommended Settings for Heating............112
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather.............................................................. 112
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................163
Home Screen.................................................357
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........222
Hybrid Vehicle Frequently Asked Questions.....................................................140
Hybrid Vehicle Operation...........................135 Battery:................................................................... 136
Braking:................................................................... 136
Driving:.................................................................... 135
Driving to Optimize Fuel Economy..............136
Engine:.................................................................... 136
Starting:.................................................................. 135
Stopping:................................................................ 135
Transmission Operation:.................................. 135
I
Ignition Switch...............................................129
In California (U.S. Only)............................205
Information Display Control.......................70 Multimedia Controls........................................... 70
Information Displays.....................................92 General Information............................................ 92
Information Messages
.................................101
AdvanceTrac®...................................................... 101
Alarm........................................................................\
101
Battery and Charging System (High Voltage)............................................................ 102
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System.................................................... 103
Doors....................................................................... 103
Fuel........................................................................\
.. 103
Hill Start Assist................................................... 104
Keys and Intelligent Access............................ 104Maintenance........................................................
105
MyKey..................................................................... 106
Park Aid.................................................................. 106
Park Brake.............................................................. 107
Power Steering.................................................... 107
Remote Start........................................................ 107
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................. 107
Transmission........................................................ 108
Installing Child Restraints............................19 Child Seats............................................................... 19
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts......................... 20
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................ 22
Using Tether Straps............................................. 24
Instrument Cluster
........................................84
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................75
Instrument Panel Overview........................16
Interior Lamps
.................................................76
Front Interior Lamp.............................................. 76
Front Interior Lamp - With Panorama Roof....................................................................... 77
Rear Interior Lamp................................................ 77
Interior Mirror....................................................81 Auto-Dimming Mirror........................................... 81
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................199 Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 199
Jump Starting..................................................... 200
Preparing Your Vehicle..................................... 199
Removing the Jumper Cables...................... 200
K
Keyless Starting
............................................129
Ignition Modes..................................................... 130
Keys and Remote Controls.........................47
L
Lighting Control
...............................................74
Headlamp Flasher................................................ 74
High Beams............................................................. 74
Lighting...............................................................74
Load Carrying.................................................186
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Load Limit........................................................187
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles.............................................................. 191
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer.................................................................. 187
Locking and Unlocking
.................................57
Activating Intelligent Access .......................... 58
Autolock.................................................................. 59
Battery Saver......................................................... 60
Illuminated Entry................................................. 60
Illuminated Exit..................................................... 60
Mechanical Key..................................................... 58
Opening a Rear Door from Inside.................. 58
Power Door Locks................................................. 57
Remote Control..................................................... 57
Smart Unlocks For Integrated Keyhead Transmitter........................................................ 59
Smart Unlocks For Intelligent Access Keys ........................................................................\
........ 59
Luggage Covers
.............................................186
Removing the Shade........................................ 186
M
Maintenance..................................................222 General Information.......................................... 222
Manual Liftgate
................................................61
Closing the Liftgate.............................................. 61
Opening the Liftgate............................................ 61
Manual Seats..................................................116 Moving the Seat Backward and
Forward.............................................................. 116
Recline Adjustment............................................. 117
Media Hub......................................................305
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 92
Mirrors See: Heated Windows and Mirrors................112
See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 78
Mobile Communications Equipment.......13
Motorcraft Parts...........................................283
MyKey Troubleshooting...............................55
MyKey ™
.............................................................52
Principle of Operation......................................... 52N
Navigation......................................................380
cityseeker............................................................. 388
Destination Mode.............................................. 383
Map Mode............................................................ 380
Navigation Map Updates............................... 389
Navigation Menu............................................... 386
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.................. 389
Waypoints............................................................. 387
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........445 Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™........................ 445
Normal Maintenance Intervals.................... 445
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................227 Resetting the Oil Life Monitoring
System............................................................... 227
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check...................................... 226
Opening and Closing the Hood..............222 Closing the Hood................................................ 223
Opening the Hood............................................. 222
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.....................................................208
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual.........209
Overhead Console
........................................128
P
Parking Aids
...................................................168
Principle of Operation...................................... 168
Parking Brake.................................................163
Passive Anti-Theft System........................66 SecuriLock®........................................................... 66
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System.................... 66
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Personal Safety System ™
..........................37
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?................................................................... 37
Phone...............................................................375 During a Phone Call.......................................... 378
Making Calls......................................................... 377
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time................................................................... 375
Phone Menu......................................................... 376
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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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