Introduction
About This Manual...........................................7
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
Data Recording
..................................................9
California Proposition 65..............................11
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
Replacement Parts Recommendation.......................................12
Special Notices................................................12
Mobile Communications Equipment.....................................................13
Export Unique Options
.................................14
Environment
Protecting the Environment........................15
At a Glance
Instrument Panel Overview........................16
Child Safety
General Information
.......................................18
Installing Child Restraints
............................19
Booster Seats..................................................25
Child Restraint Positioning
..........................27
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation..................................29
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................30
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime
..............................................................32
Seatbelt Reminder.........................................32
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance................................................34
Seatbelt Extension
........................................34
Personal Safety System ™
Personal Safety System ™
..........................35Supplementary Restraints
System
Principle of Operation..................................36
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................37
Front Passenger Sensing System
............38
Side Airbags
.....................................................40
Safety Canopy ™
.............................................41
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........43
Airbag Disposal
...............................................47
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio Frequencies.................................................48
Remote Control..............................................48
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control...........................................................49
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking................................50
Interior Luggage Compartment Release...........................................................52
Security
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................53
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
...................54
Audio Control
...................................................54
Voice Control
...................................................54
Cruise Control
..................................................55
Information Display Control.......................55
Pedals
Adjusting the Pedals.....................................56
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers
.........................................57
Windshield Washers......................................57
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Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten seatbelt
Flammable Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard warning flashers
Heated rear window
Heated windshield
Interior luggage compartment
release
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Note operating instructions
Panic alarm
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GENERAL INFORMATION ON
RADIO FREQUENCIES
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and with Industry Canada
license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) This device
must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Note:
Changes or modifications not
expressively approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
The term IC before the radio certification
number only signifies that Industry Canada
technical specifications were met.
The typical operating range for your
transmitter is approximately 33 feet (10
meters). Vehicles with the remote start
feature will have a greater range. One of
the following could cause a decrease in
operating range:
• weather conditions
• nearby radio towers
• structures around the vehicle
• other vehicles parked next to your
vehicle
The radio frequency used by your remote
control can also be used by other short
distance radio transmissions, for example
amateur radios, medical equipment,
wireless headphones, remote controls and
alarm systems. If the frequencies are
jammed, you will not be able to use your
remote control. You can lock and unlock
the doors with the key.
Note: Make sure to lock your vehicle before
leaving it unattended.
Note: If you are in range, the remote control
will operate if you press any button
unintentionally. Note:
The remote control contains sensitive
electrical components. Exposure to moisture
or impact may cause permanent damage.
REMOTE CONTROL Note:
If there are problems with the remote
entry system, make sure to take all remote
entry transmitters with you to an authorized
dealer to aid in troubleshooting the problem.
Changing the Remote Control
Battery
The remote control uses one coin-type
three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or
equivalent. 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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1. Twist a thin coin in the slot of the
transmitter near the key ring to remove
the battery cover.
Note: Do not remove the rubber cover and
circuit board from the front housing of the
remote control.
Note: Do not wipe off any grease on the
battery terminals or on the back surface of
the circuit board.
2. Remove the old battery.
3. Insert the new battery with the +
facing down. Press the battery to make
sure it is fully in the housing.
4. Reinstall the battery housing cover onto the transmitter.
Note: Replacing the battery does not erase
the programmed key from your vehicle. The
transmitter should operate normally. Car Finder Press the button twice within
three seconds. The horn sounds
and the direction indicators
flash. We recommend you use this method
to locate your vehicle, rather than using
the panic alarm.
Note: This feature does not work for
vehicles with the Dark Car feature.
Sounding the Panic Alarm Press the button to sound the
panic alarm. Press the button
again or switch the ignition on to
turn it off.
Note: The panic alarm operates in any
ignition position.
REPLACING A LOST KEY OR
REMOTE CONTROL
Replacement keys or remote controls can
be purchased from an authorized dealer.
Authorized dealers can program remote
controls for your vehicle. See
Anti-Theft
Alarm (page 53).
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ANTI-THEFT ALARM (If Equipped)
Alarm System
The perimeter alarm is a deterrent against
unauthorized access to your vehicle
through the doors, luggage compartment
and the hood.
Triggering the Alarm
Once armed, the alarm is triggered in any
of the following ways:
• If someone opens a door, cargo area
or the hood without a valid key or
remote control.
• If you switch the ignition on without a
valid key.
If the alarm is triggered, the horn will sound
for 30 seconds and the hazard warning
flasher will flash for five minutes.
Any further attempts to perform one of the
above will trigger the alarm again.
Arming the Alarm
To arm the alarm, lock your vehicle. See
Doors and Locks
(page 50).
Disarming the Alarm
Disarm and silence the alarm by unlocking
the doors with the key and switching the
ignition on within 12 seconds, or by
unlocking the doors or the cargo area with
the remote control.
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INFORMATION MESSAGES
Note:
Depending on the vehicle options
equipped with your vehicle, not all of the
messages will display or be available.
Certain messages may display abbreviated
or shortened depending upon which cluster
type you have. Press the OK button to acknowledge and
remove some messages from the
information display. Other messages
delete automatically after a short time.
You need to confirm certain messages
before you can access the menus.
AdvanceTrac ™ Action
Message
Displayed when the AdvanceTrac® system has detected a
condition that requires service. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Service AdvanceTrac
The driver has disabled or enabled the traction control.
AdvanceTrac Off On
Alarm Action
Message
Displayed when the perimeter alarm system is armed and thevehicle is entered using the key on the driver ’s side door. In
order to prevent the perimeter alarm system from triggering,
the ignition must be turned to start or on before the 12 second chime expires.
Vehicle Alarm To Stop
Alarm, Start Vehicle.
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
WARNINGS
To help avoid personal injury, please
read and understand the limitations
of the system as contained in this
section. Sensing is only an aid for some
(generally large and fixed) objects when
moving on a flat surface at parking speeds.
Certain objects with surfaces that absorb
ultrasonic waves, surrounding vehicle's
parking aid systems, traffic control
systems, fluorescent lamps, inclement
weather, air brakes, and external motors
and fans may also affect the function of
the sensing system; this may include
reduced performance or a false activation. To help avoid personal injury, always
use caution when in reverse (R) and
when using the sensing system.
This system is not designed to
prevent contact with small or moving
objects. The system is designed to
provide a warning to assist the driver in
detecting large stationary objects to avoid
damaging your vehicle. The system may
not detect smaller objects, particularly
those close to the ground. Certain add-on devices such as large
trailer hitches, bike or surfboard racks
and any device that may block the
normal detection zone of the system, may
create false beeps. Note:
Keep the sensors, located on the
bumper or fascia, free from snow, ice and
large accumulations of dirt. If the sensors
are covered, the system ’s accuracy can be
affected. Do not clean the sensors with
sharp objects.
Note: If your vehicle sustains damage to
the bumper or fascia, leaving it misaligned
or bent, the sensing zone may be altered
causing inaccurate measurement of
obstacles or false alarms. Note:
The sensing system cannot be turned
off when a MyKey is present.
Note: If you attach certain add-on devices
such as a trailer or bike rack, the rear sensing
system may detect that add-on device and
therefore provide warnings. It is suggested
that you disable the rear sensing system
when you attach an add-on device to your
vehicle to prevent these warnings.
The sensing system warns the driver of
obstacles within a certain range of your
vehicle. The system turns on automatically
whenever you switch the ignition on. You can turn the system on or
off by pressing the parking aid
button. If your vehicle does not
have a parking aid button, the system can
be switched off through the information
display menu or from the pop-up message
that appears once you shift the
transmission into reverse (R). See General
Information (page 71).
If a fault is present in the system, a warning
message appears in the information
display. See
Information Messages
(page 74).
REAR PARKING AID
The rear sensors are only active when the
transmission is in reverse (R). As your
vehicle moves closer to the obstacle, the
rate of the audible warning increases.
When the obstacle is less than
12 in
(30 cm) away, the warning sounds
continuously. If the system detects a
stationary or receding object farther than
12 in (30 cm)
from the corners of the
bumper, the tone sounds for only three
seconds. Once the system detects an
object approaching, the warning sounds
again.
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A
A/C
See: Climate Control.......................................... 80
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes............................................................. 115
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes.................................................................. 115
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 12
Adjusting the Headlamps..........................187 Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 188
Vertical Aim Adjustment.................................. 187
Adjusting the Pedals.....................................56
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
...................54
Airbag Disposal...............................................47
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control.......................................... 80
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter..............192
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 53
All-Wheel Drive
.............................................108
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................53 Alarm System........................................................ 53
Arming the Alarm................................................. 53
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 53
Triggering the Alarm............................................ 53
Appendices.....................................................321
At a Glance........................................................16
Audible Warnings and Indicators
.............70
Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 70
Key in Ignition Warning Chime......................... 70
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................. 70
Audio Control
...................................................54
Audio Input Jack...........................................256
Audio System.................................................251 General Information.......................................... 251
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/ CD...................................................................252
Menu Structure................................................... 254
Automatic Transmission...........................105 Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning............................................................. 107
Brake-Shift Interlock......................................... 105If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or
Snow................................................................... 107
Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission............................ 105
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 2.0L EcoBoost™.......................................180
6F35 Transmission............................................ 180
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™/
3.7L
.................................................................180
6F50/6F55 Transmission............................... 180
Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels................................................................. 183
Checking the fluid level.................................... 182
Moving the Air Filter Assembly (Accessing the Dipstick)..................................................... 181
Reinstalling The Air Filter Assembly............183
Auxiliary Power Points.................................88 12 Volt DC Power Point...................................... 88
Locations................................................................ 88
AWD See: All-Wheel Drive......................................... 108
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery...................... 185
Blind Spot Information System..............126 Switching the System Off and On................127
System Errors........................................................ 127
System Limitations............................................. 127
Using the System................................................ 126
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........169
Booster Seats..................................................25 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 26
Brake Fluid Check.........................................184
Brakes................................................................115 General Information........................................... 115
Breaking-In......................................................143
Bulb Specification Chart...........................190
C
Cabin Air Filter
.................................................83
California Proposition 65..............................11
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