WARNINGS
pedestrians with complex backgrounds,
running pedestrians, partly obscured
pedestrians, or pedestrians that the system
cannot distinguish from a group. Failure to
take care may result in the loss of control of
your vehicle, serious personal injury or death. This system is an extra driving aid. It
does not replace your attention and
judgment, or the need to apply the brakes.
This system does NOT automatically brake
your vehicle. If you fail to press the brake
pedal when necessary, you may collide with
another vehicle. The system cannot help prevent all
crashes. Do not rely on this system to
replace driver judgment and the need to
maintain a safe distance and speed. Using the Pre-Collision Assist System
The Pre-Collision Assist system is active at
speeds above approximately 3 mph (5 km/h)
and pedestrian detection is active at speeds
up to 50 mph (80 km/h). If your vehicle is rapidly approaching another
stationary vehicle, a vehicle traveling in the
same direction as yours, or a pedestrian
within your driving path, the system is design
to provide three levels of functionality:
1. Alert
2. Brake Support
3. Active Braking
Alert
: When activated, a red warning light
flashes, an audible warning chime sounds
and a warning message shows in the
information display. Brake Support
: The brake support system
assists the driver in reducing the collision
speed by lightly applying the brakes. If the
risk of collision further increases after the
warning light illuminates, the brake support
prepares the brake system for rapid braking.
This may be apparent to the driver. The
system does not automatically activate the
brakes, but if you press the brake pedal, the
system may apply full force, even if the brake
pedal is lightly pressed.
Active Braking
: Active braking may activate
if the system determines that a collision is
imminent. The system may help the driver
reduce impact damage or avoid the crash
completely.
Note: If you perceive Pre-Collision Assist
alerts as being too frequent or disturbing,
then you can reduce the alert sensitivity,
though the manufacturer recommends using
the highest sensitivity setting where possible.
Setting lower sensitivity would lead to fewer
and later system warnings.
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GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
GAWR is the maximum allowable weight
that a single axle (front or rear) can carry.
These numbers are on the Safety
Compliance Certification label. The label
is located on the door hinge pillar,
door-latch post, or the door edge that
meets the door-latch post, next to the
driver seating position.
The total load on each axle must never
exceed its Gross Axle Weight Rating.
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
GVWR is the maximum allowable weight
of the fully loaded vehicle. This includes
all options, equipment, passengers and
cargo. It appears on the Safety
Compliance Certification label. The label
is located on the door hinge pillar,
door-latch post, or the door edge that
meets the door-latch post, next to the
driver seating position.
The gross vehicle weight must never
exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
Safety Compliance Certification Label
Example:
WARNING
Exceeding the Safety Compliance
Certification label vehicle weight
rating limits could result in substandard
vehicle handling or performance, engine,
transmission and/or structural damage,
serious damage to the vehicle, loss of
control and personal injury. Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight
Maximum loaded trailer weight is the
highest possible weight of a fully loaded
trailer the vehicle can tow. Consult an
authorized dealer (or the RV and Trailer
Towing Guide available at an authorized
dealer) for more detailed information.
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight
Rating)
GCWR is the maximum allowable weight
of the vehicle and the loaded trailer,
including all cargo and passengers, that
the vehicle can handle without risking
damage. (Important: The towing
vehicle
’s braking system is rated for
operation at Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating, not at Gross Combined Weight
Rating.) Separate functional brakes
should be used for safe control of towed
vehicles and for trailers where the Gross
Combined Weight of the towing vehicle
plus the trailer exceed the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating of the towing vehicle.
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When driving through standing water, drive
very slowly and do not stop your vehicle.
Your brake performance and traction may
be limited. After driving through water and
as soon as it is safe to do so:
•
Lightly press the brake pedal to dry the
brakes and to check that they work.
• Check that the horn works.
• Check that the exterior lights work.
• Turn the steering wheel to check that the
steering power assist works. FLOOR MATS WARNINGS
Always use floor mats that are
designed to fit the foot well of your
vehicle. Only use floor mats that leave the
pedal area unobstructed. Only use floor mats
that are firmly secured to retention posts so
that they cannot slip out of position and
interfere with the pedals or impair safe
operation of your vehicle in other ways. Pedals that cannot move freely can
cause loss of vehicle control and
increase the risk of serious personal injury. Always make sure that the floor mats
are properly attached to the retention
posts in the carpet that are supplied with
your vehicle. Floor mats must be properly
secured to both retention posts to make sure
mats do not shift out of position. Never place floor mats or any other
covering in the vehicle foot well that
cannot be properly secured to prevent them
from moving and interfering with the pedals
or the ability to control the vehicle. WARNINGS
Never place floor mats or any other
covering on top of already installed
floor mats. Floor mats should always rest on
top of vehicle carpeting surface and not
another floor mat or other covering.
Additional floor mats or any other covering
will reduce the pedal clearance and
potentially interfere with pedal operation. Check attachment of floor mats on a
regular basis. Always properly reinstall
and secure floor mats that have been
removed for cleaning or replacement. Always make sure that objects cannot
fall into the driver foot well while the
vehicle is moving. Objects that are loose can
become trapped under the pedals causing
a loss of vehicle control. Failure to properly follow floor mat
installation or attachment instructions
can potentially cause interference with pedal
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•
Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
• Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents.
Engine
• Change the engine oil and filter prior to
storage because used engine oil contains
contaminates which may cause engine
damage.
• Start the engine every 15 days for a
minimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idle
with the climate controls set to defrost
until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
• With your foot on the brake, shift through
all the gears while the engine is running.
• We recommend that you change the
engine oil before you use your vehicle
again.
Fuel system
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the fuel
pump nozzle. Cooling system
•
Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm that there are no cooling system
leaks and that fluid is at the
recommended level.
Battery
• Check and recharge as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
• If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery, we
recommend that you disconnect the
battery cables to maintain battery charge
for quick starting.
Note: It is necessary to reset memory
features if battery cables are disconnected.
Brakes
• Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure. Miscellaneous
•
Make sure all linkages, cables, levers and
pins under your vehicle are covered with
grease to prevent rust.
• Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m) every
15 days to lubricate working parts and
prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out of
storage, do the following:
• Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt or
grease film build-up on window surfaces.
• Check windshield wipers for any
deterioration.
• Check under the hood for any foreign
material that may have collected during
storage such as mice or squirrel nests.
• Check the exhaust for any foreign
material that may have collected during
storage.
• Check tire pressures and set tire inflation
per the Tire Label.
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A/C
See: Climate Control..........................................138
About This Manual............................................7
ABS See: Brakes...........................................................195
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................196
Accessories....................................................475 Exterior Style........................................................475
Interior Style.........................................................475
Lifestyle.................................................................475
Peace of Mind......................................................475
Accessories See: Replacement Parts Recommendation.....13
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control.............222
Active Park Assist........................................209 Deactivating the Active Park Assist
Feature..............................................................215
Parallel Parking, Perpendicular Parking, Parallel Park Out Assist................................209
Troubleshooting the System............................215
Adaptive Headlamps
.....................................88
Adjusting the Headlamps..........................309
Horizontal Aim Adjustment...............................310 Vertical Aim Adjustment...................................309
Adjusting the Steering Wheel......................77 Power Tilt and Telescope Steering
Column................................................................77
AFS See: Adaptive Headlamps..................................88
Airbag Disposal...............................................52
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control..........................................138
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter...............313
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm...........................................75
Ambient Lighting
..............................................91
Anti-Theft Alarm..............................................75
Arming the Alarm..................................................76
Disarming the Alarm.............................................76
Appendices...................................................509
Apps
.................................................................438
........................................................................\
.........438
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link......................440
Audible Warnings and Indicators..............107 Headlamps On Warning Chime.......................
107
Key in Ignition Warning Chime.........................107
Keyless Warning Alert........................................107
Parking Brake On Warning Chime
..................107
Audio Control
...................................................78
Seek, Next or Previous........................................78 Audio System................................................363
General Information...........................................363
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/ FM/CD...........................................................364
Auto Hold........................................................199 Using Auto Hold.................................................200
Autolamps
.........................................................84
Windshield Wiper Activated Headlamps........85
Automatic Climate Control..........................138 Automatic Fan Settings.....................................140
Automatic High Beam Control.....................87 Activating the System..........................................88
Manually Overriding the System......................88
Automatic Transmission
..............................190
Brake-Shift Interlock Override.........................193
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow..................................................................194
Push Button Shift Transmission.......................
190
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check...........................................................305
Autowipers........................................................81
Auxiliary Power Points.................................160 110 Volt AC Power Point....................................160
12 Volt DC Power Point......................................160
Locations...............................................................160
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Battery
See: Changing the 12V Battery......................306
Blind Spot Information System..................237 Switching the System Off and On..................239
System Errors......................................................239
Using the System................................................237
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............296
Booster Seats...................................................27
Types of Booster Seats.......................................28
Brake Fluid Check.......................................305
Brakes..............................................................195 General Information............................................195
Breaking-In....................................................256
Bulb Specification Chart
..............................310
C
Cabin Air Filter...............................................142
California Proposition 65
...............................12
Capacities and Specifications...................358 Specifications......................................................359
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior................................315
Center Console.............................................162 Rear Seat Armrest...............................................162 Changing a Bulb
............................................310
Lamp Assembly Condensation........................310
Replacing Bulbs...................................................310
Changing a Fuse..........................................293 Fuses.....................................................................293
Changing the 12V Battery..........................306
Changing the Engine Air Filter...................313
Changing the Wiper Blades
......................308
Checking MyKey System Status..................61 MyKey Distance......................................................61
Number of Admin Keys.......................................62
Number of MyKeys................................................61
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................308
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................40
Child Restraint Positioning
...........................30
Child Safety.......................................................16
General Information..............................................16
Child Safety Locks...........................................31 Left-Hand Side.......................................................32
Right-Hand Side....................................................32
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................320
Cleaning Products.........................................314
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.........................321
Cleaning the Engine
.....................................316
Cleaning the Exterior....................................315
Exterior Chrome Parts........................................315
Exterior Plastic Parts...........................................316 Stripes or Graphics.............................................316
Underbody............................................................316
Under Hood..........................................................316
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens............................319
Cleaning the Interior.....................................317 Cleaning Alcantara Microfiber Cloth
Fabric.................................................................318
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades............................................................317
Clearing All MyKeys........................................61
Climate............................................................409
Climate Control..............................................138
Climate Controlled Seats............................152 Cooled Seats........................................................153
Collision, Damage or Fire Event...............264 Guidance for Ford Motor Company Electric
and Hybrid-Electric Vehicles Equipped With
High Voltage Batteries.................................264
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................300
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator...........51
Creating a MyKey...........................................60 Programming or Changing Configurable
Settings................................................................61
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................239 False Alerts..........................................................243
Switching the System Off and On..................243
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Heated Seats...................................................151
Front Seats.............................................................151
Rear Seats.............................................................152
Heated Steering Wheel................................80
Heated Windows and Mirrors.....................141
Heated Exterior Mirrors......................................141
Heated Rear Window..........................................141
Heated Wiper Park..............................................142
Heating See: Climate Control..........................................138
High Voltage Battery Cut-Off Switch........188
High Voltage Battery....................................187 General Information............................................187
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................140
Cooling the Interior Quickly...............................141
General Hints.......................................................140
Heating the Interior Quickly..............................141
Recommended Settings for Cooling ..............141
Recommended Settings for Heating...............141
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather..............................................................141
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes
...........................................................196
Home Screen................................................384
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............296 Hybrid Vehicle Frequently Asked
Questions......................................................172
Hybrid Vehicle Operation...........................168 Battery:...................................................................169
Braking:..................................................................170
Driving:...................................................................168
Driving to Optimize Fuel Economy.................170
Engine:...................................................................169
EV+ Mode..............................................................170
Starting:..................................................................168
Stopping:...............................................................169
Transmission Operation:....................................169
I
In California (U.S. Only)...............................269
Information Display Control
.........................79
Information Displays.....................................108 General Information............................................108
Information Messages
..................................119
Active Park............................................................120
Adaptive Cruise Control....................................120
Adaptive Headlamps...........................................121
AdvanceTrac ™........................................................121
Airbag.....................................................................122
Alarm......................................................................122
Automatic Engine Shutdown............................122
Battery and Charging System (12 volt)...........123 Battery and Charging System (High
Voltage).............................................................123
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System...............................................................124
Doors and Locks..................................................124
Driver Alert............................................................125
Fuel........................................................................\
.125
Hill Start Assist.....................................................126
Keys and Intelligent Access.............................126
Lane Keeping System.........................................127
Maintenance.........................................................128
MyKey.....................................................................129
Park Aid..................................................................130
Park Brake..............................................................131
Power Steering....................................................132
Pre-Collision Assist.............................................132
Remote Start.........................................................133
Seats.......................................................................133
Starting System ...................................................133
Tire Pressure Monitoring System....................134
Traction Control...................................................134
Transmission.........................................................135
Installing Child Restraints
..............................18
Child Seats...............................................................18
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts............................18
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren (LATCH).............................................24
Using Tether Straps..............................................26
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Under Hood Overview................................297
Unique Driving Characteristics..................168
Universal Garage Door Opener................155
HomeLink Wireless Control System...............155
Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................222 Automatic Cancellation.....................................227
Blocked Sensor..................................................229
Canceling the Set Speed.................................227
Changing the Set Speed..................................226
Detection Issues.................................................227
Following a Vehicle............................................224
Following a Vehicle to a Complete
Stop...................................................................225
Hilly Condition Usage........................................227
Overriding the System......................................226
Resuming the Set Speed..................................227
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed...............224
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed When Your Vehicle is Stationary......................................224
Setting the Gap Distance.................................225
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off.........227
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On.........223
Switching to Normal Cruise Control..............230
System Not Available........................................229
Using Cruise Control....................................221 Switching Cruise Control Off...........................222 Switching Cruise Control On............................221
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................62
Using Snow Chains
......................................346
Using Stability Control................................204
Using Summer Tires....................................345
Using Traction Control
.................................201
Switching the System Off..................................201
System Indicator Lights and Messages.........201
Using a Switch.....................................................201
Using the Information Display Controls........201
Using Voice Recognition............................385 Audio Voice Commands...................................387
Climate Voice Commands................................388
Mobile App Voice Commands........................392
Navigation Voice Commands...........................
391
Phone Voice Commands..................................388
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice Commands......................................................393
Voice Settings Commands...............................394
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)..............................................271
V
Vehicle Care
...................................................314
General Information............................................314
Vehicle Certification Label
.........................356 Vehicle Identification Number..................356
Vehicle Storage
.............................................321
Battery...................................................................322
Body........................................................................\
321
Brakes...................................................................322
Cooling system...................................................322
Engine...................................................................322
Fuel system..........................................................322
General..................................................................321
Miscellaneous.....................................................322
Removing Vehicle From Storage
...................322
Tires.......................................................................322
Ventilation See: Climate Control..........................................138
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number...............356
Voice Control...................................................79
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators..................103 Adaptive Cruise Control....................................103
Anti-Lock Braking System.................................
103
Autohold Active...................................................103
Autohold Unavailable.........................................103
Battery....................................................................103
Blind Spot Monitor..............................................103
Brake System.......................................................104
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