Temperature control: Controls the temperature of the air circulated in your
vehicle.
G
Fan speed control:
Adjust the volume of air circulated in the vehicle.
H
Power:
Press to switch the system on and off. When the system is off, it
prevents outside air from entering the vehicle.
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HINTS ON CONTROLLING THE
INTERIOR CLIMATE
General Hints
Note: Prolonged use of recirculated air may
cause the windows to fog up.
Note: You may feel a small amount of air
from the footwell air vents regardless of the
air distribution setting.
Note: To reduce humidity build-up inside
your vehicle, do not drive with the system
switched off or with recirculated air always
switched on.
Note: To reduce fogging of the windshield
during humid weather, adjust the air
distribution control to the windshield air
vents position.
Note: Do not place objects under the front
seats as this may interfere with the airflow
to the rear seats.
Note: Remove any snow, ice or leaves from
the air intake area at the base of the
windshield.
Note: To improve the time to reach comfort
in hot weather, drive with the windows
slightly open for 2 –3 minutes after start –up
or until your vehicle airs out.
Heating the Interior Quickly
1. Adjust the fan speed to the highest speed setting.
2. Adjust the temperature control to the highest setting. 3. Select the footwell air vents using the
air distribution buttons.
Recommended Settings for
Heating
1. Adjust the fan speed to the center setting.
2. Adjust the temperature control to the midway point of the hot settings.
3. Select the footwell air vents using the air distribution buttons.
Cooling the Interior Quickly
1. Press the
MAX A/C button.
2. Drive with the windows open for 2 –3
minutes.
Recommended Settings for
Cooling
1. Adjust the fan speed to the center setting.
2. Adjust the temperature control to the midway point of the cold settings.
3. Select the instrument panel air vents using the air distribution buttons.
Vehicle Stationary for Extended
Periods During Extreme High
Ambient Temperatures
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Move the transmission selector lever to park (P) or neutral.
3. Press the
MAX A/C button.
4. Adjust the fan speed to the lowest speed setting.
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6. Release the parking brake. With your
foot on the brake pedal and with the
air conditioning on, put the vehicle in
drive (D) and allow the engine to idle
for at least one minute.
•If you do not allow the engine to
relearn its idle trim, the idle quality
of your vehicle may be adversely
affected until the idle trim is
eventually relearned.
7. Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process
•The vehicle may need to be driven
10 mi (16 km) or more to relearn the
idle and fuel trim strategy along
with the ethanol content for flexible
fuel vehicles.
If the battery has been disconnected or a
new battery has been installed, the clock
and radio settings must be reset once the
battery is reconnected.
Always dispose of automotive
batteries in a responsible manner.
Follow your local authorized standards
for disposal. Call your local authorized
recycling center to find out more about
recycling automotive batteries.
Battery Management System (If
Equipped)
The battery management system (BMS)
monitors battery conditions and takes
actions to extend battery life. If excessive
battery drain is detected, the system may
temporarily disable certain electrical
features to protect the battery. Those
electrical accessories affected include the
rear defrost, heated/cooled seats, climate
control fan, heated steering wheel, audio
and navigation system. A message may be
shown in the information displays to alert the driver that battery protection actions
are active. These messages are only for
notification that an action is taking place,
and not intended to indicate an electrical
problem or that the battery requires
replacement.
Electrical accessory installation
To ensure proper operation of the BMS,
any electrical devices that are added to
the vehicle should not have their ground
connection made directly at the negative
battery post. A connection at the negative
battery post can cause inaccurate
measurements of the battery condition
and potential incorrect system operation.
Note:
Electrical or electronic accessories
added to the vehicle by the dealer or the
owner may adversely affect battery
performance and durability, and may also
affect the performance of other electrical
systems in the vehicle.
When a battery replacement is required,
the battery should only be replaced with
a Ford recommended replacement battery
which matches the electrical requirements
of the vehicle. After battery replacement,
or in some cases after charging the battery
with the external charger, the BMS requires
eight hours of vehicle sleep time (key off
with doors closed) to relearn the new
battery state of charge. Prior to relearning
the state of charge, the BMS may disable
electrical features (to protect the battery)
earlier than normal.
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Heating
See: Climate Control........................................... 70
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate.............................................................71
Cooling the Interior Quickly................................ 71
General Hints........................................................... 71
Heating the Interior Quickly............................... 71
Recommended Settings for Cooling..............71
Recommended Settings for Heating.............71
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather............................................................... 72
Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods During Extreme High Ambient
Temperatures..................................................... 71
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................120
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............181
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Ignition Switch
................................................84
In California (U.S. Only).............................156
Information Display Control.......................45
Information Displays.....................................62 General Information............................................ 62
Information Messages
.................................64
Diesel Messages................................................... 65
Engine...................................................................... 68
Fuel........................................................................\
.... 68
Key........................................................................\
..... 68
Maintenance.......................................................... 68
Park Brake............................................................... 69
Installing Child Restraints
............................18
Child Seats............................................................... 18
Tether Strap Attachment.................................. 24
Using Cinch Tongue Lap and Shoulder Belts (All Front Center, Super Cab and Crew
Cab Rear Center Positions).......................... 21
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 19
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................ 23
Using Tether Straps............................................. 23
Instrument Cluster
.........................................54
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................48
Interior Lamps.................................................49 Dome and Map Lamps...................................... 49
Map Lamps............................................................ 49Interior Mirror
...................................................53
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................150 Connecting the Jumper Cables...................... 151
Jump Starting....................................................... 152
Preparing Your Vehicle..................................... 150
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 152
K
Keys and Remote Controls.........................38
L
Lighting Control
...............................................47
Headlamp Flasher............................................... 48
High Beams............................................................. 47
Lighting...............................................................47 General Information............................................ 47
Limited Slip Differential...............................117
Load Carrying
.................................................135
Load Limit........................................................135
Unloaded or Lightly Loaded Vehicles.........135
Locking and Unlocking
................................40
Autolock and Autounlock................................. 40
Battery Saver.......................................................... 41
Illuminated Entry................................................... 41
Power Door Locks................................................ 40
Remote Control.................................................... 40
Smart Unlocks...................................................... 40
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 248
M
Maintenance..................................................180 General Information.......................................... 180
Manual Climate Control..............................70
Manual Seats
...................................................75
Manual Lumbar .................................................... 76
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward............................................................... 75
Recline Adjustment............................................. 75
Tilting the Seatback Forward (Two-Passenger Bench Seat).................... 76
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