2018 FORD E SERIES cruise control

Introduction
About This Manual..........................................5
Symbols Glossary............................................5
Data Recording..................................................7
California Proposition 65..............................9
Perchlorate.........................................................9
Ford Credit..........................................................9
Replacement Parts Recommendation...........................................................................10
Special Notices...............................................10
Mobile Communications Equipment............................................................................12
Environment
Protecting the Environment.......................13
At a Glance
Instrument Panel Overview.......................14
Child Safety
General Information......................................15
Installing Child Restraints...........................16
Booster Seats.................................................20
Child Restraint Positioning.........................22
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation..................................25
Fastening the Seatbelts.............................26
Seatbelt Height Adjustment.....................27
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime............................................................28
Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance...............................................28
Seatbelt Extension.......................................29
Supplementary RestraintsSystem
Principle of Operation.................................30
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................31
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......36
Airbag Disposal..............................................36
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on RadioFrequencies.................................................37
Remote Control..............................................37
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control..........................................................................39
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking...............................40
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System........................43
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel..................45
Voice Control..................................................45
Cruise Control.................................................45
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers.......................................46
Windshield Washers....................................46
Lighting
General Information.....................................47
Lighting Control..............................................47
Instrument Lighting Dimmer....................48
Daytime Running Lamps...........................48
Direction Indicators......................................48
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows............................................49
Exterior Mirrors...............................................49
Interior Mirror..................................................50
Sun Visors........................................................50
Instrument Cluster
Gauges...............................................................51
Warning Lamps and Indicators................52
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Audible Warnings and Indicators............55
Information Displays
General Information.....................................56
Information Messages.................................61
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control.............................64
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................................65
Rear Passenger Climate Controls...........66
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position..................68
Head Restraints.............................................68
Manual Seats.................................................69
Power Seats....................................................69
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points..................................71
Starting and Stopping theEngine
General Information.....................................73
Ignition Switch................................................73
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................73
Engine Block Heater.....................................75
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions.......................................76
Fuel Quality - E85.........................................76
Fuel Quality - Gasoline................................78
Running Out of Fuel.....................................78
Refueling...........................................................79
Fuel Consumption........................................80
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law..................................................82
Catalytic Converter.......................................83
Transmission
Automatic Transmission............................86
Rear Axle
Limited Slip Differential.............................89
Brakes
General Information....................................90
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes..........................................................................90
Parking Brake...................................................91
Traction Control
Principle of Operation.................................92
Using Traction Control................................92
Parking Aids
Rear View Camera........................................93
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.................................95
Using Cruise Control....................................95
Driving Aids
Steering............................................................96
Load Carrying
Load Limit........................................................97
Towing
Towing a Trailer............................................102
Trailer Sway Control...................................103
Recommended Towing Weights...........103
Essential Towing Checks..........................107
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......113
Driving Hints
Breaking-In......................................................114
Reduced Engine Performance.................114
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Brake system
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 flashers
Heated rear window
Windshield defrosting system
Interior luggage compartmentrelease
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
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INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
Air vent.A
Direction indicators. SeeDirection Indicators (page 48).Wiper lever. See Wipers andWashers (page 46).
B
Instrument cluster. SeeInstrument Cluster (page 51).C
Tow haul. See AutomaticTransmission (page 86).D
Auxiliary switches. SeeAuxiliary Switches (page 266).E
Audio unit. See Audio Unit(page 210).F
Traction control. See UsingTraction Control (page 92).G
Climate control. See ClimateControl (page 64).H
Cruise control. See CruiseControl (page 95).I
Ignition. See Ignition Switch(page 73).J
Horn.K
Steering wheel adjustment. SeeAdjusting the Steering Wheel(page 45).
L
Cruise control. See CruiseControl (page 95). Voicecontrol. See Voice Control(page 45).
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Lighting control. See LightingControl (page 47).N
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ADJUSTING THE STEERING
WHEEL
WARNING
Do not adjust the steering wheelwhen your vehicle is moving.
1. Pull and hold the steering wheelrelease lever.
2. Adjust the steering wheel to theposition you desire, then release thelever.
VOICE CONTROL (If Equipped)
Press to select or deselect voice control.See your SYNC information.
CRUISE CONTROL (If Equipped)
See Cruise Control (page 95).
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Airbag Warning Lamp
If it does not illuminate when youswitch the ignition on, continuesto flash or remains on when theengine is running, this indicates amalfunction. Have your vehicle checkedas soon as possible.
Anti-Lock Brake System WarningLamp
If it illuminates when you aredriving, this indicates amalfunction. Your vehiclecontinues to have normal braking withoutthe anti-lock brake system function. Haveyour vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Anti-Theft System
Flashes when the SecuriLockPassive Anti-theft Systemactivates.
Battery
If it illuminates while driving, itindicates a malfunction. Switchoff all unnecessary electricalequipment and have an authorized dealercheck the system immediately.
Brake System Warning Lamp
WARNING
Driving your vehicle with the warninglamp on is dangerous. A significantdecrease in braking performancemay occur. It may take you longer to stopyour vehicle. Have your vehicle checked assoon as possible. Driving extendeddistances with the parking brake engagedcan cause brake failure and the risk ofpersonal injury.
It illuminates when you engagethe parking brake and theignition is on.
If it illuminates when your vehicle ismoving, make sure the parking brake isdisengaged. If the parking brake isdisengaged, this indicates low brake fluidlevel or a brake system fault. Have yourvehicle checked as soon as possible.
Check Fuel Cap
Displays when you do notproperly install the fuel cap.Continued driving with this lighton may cause the service engine soonwarning light to come on.
Cruise Control Indicator (If Equipped)
It illuminates when you switchthe system on.
See Using Cruise Control(page 95).
Direction Indicator
Illuminates when you switch onthe left or right directionindicator or the hazard warningflasher. If the indicators stay on or flashfaster, check for a burned out bulb.
Engine Coolant TemperatureWarning Lamp
If it illuminates when your vehicleis moving, this indicates that theengine is overheating. Stop yourvehicle as soon as it is safe to do so andswitch the engine off. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible.
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
Cruise control lets you maintain a setspeed without keeping your foot on theaccelerator pedal. You can use cruisecontrol when your vehicle speed is greaterthan 20 mph (30 km/h).
USING CRUISE CONTROL (If
Equipped)
WARNINGS
Do not use cruise control on windingroads, in heavy traffic or when theroad surface is slippery. This couldresult in loss of vehicle control, seriousinjury or death.
When you are going downhill, yourvehicle speed could increase abovethe set speed. The system does notapply the brakes.
To help the system to maintain the setspeed when going downhill, downshift toa lower gear.
The cruise controls are on the steeringwheel.
Switching Cruise Control On
Press ON.
The indicator appears in theinformation display.
Setting the Cruise Speed
1. Drive to your preferred speed.
2. Press SET ACCEL.
3. Take your foot off the acceleratorpedal.
Changing the Set Speed
•Press the accelerator or brake pedaluntil you reach your preferred speed.Press SET ACCEL.
•Press SET ACCEL to increase the setspeed in small increments.
•Press and hold SET ACCEL to increasethe set speed. Release the buttonwhen you reach your preferred speed.
•Press COAST to decrease the setspeed in small increments.
•Press and hold COAST to decrease theset speed. Release the control whenyou reach your preferred speed.
Note:If you accelerate by pressing only theaccelerator pedal, the set speed does notchange. When you release the acceleratorpedal, your vehicle returns to the speed thatyou previously set.
Canceling the Set Speed
Tap the brake pedal to cancel the setspeed.
Note:The system remembers the setspeed.
Resuming the Set Speed
Press RES.
Switching Cruise Control Off
Press OFF when the system is in standbymode, or switch the ignition off.
Note:You erase the set speed when youswitch the system off.
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Changing a Fuse............................................137Fuses........................................................................137Changing a Road Wheel............................189Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire AssemblyInformation......................................................189Tire Change Procedure....................................190Changing the 12V Battery...........................151Dual Batteries.......................................................152Reconnecting the Battery.................................151Changing the Engine Air Filter.................158Changing the Wiper Blades......................152Checking the Wiper Blades.......................152Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance.................................................28Child Restraint Positioning..........................22Child Safety.......................................................15General Information.............................................15Cleaning Products........................................159Materials................................................................159Cleaning the Engine......................................161Cleaning the Exterior...................................159Cleaning the Headlamps................................160Exterior Chrome Parts......................................160Exterior Plastic Parts.........................................160Stripes or Graphics............................................160Underbody............................................................160Under Hood..........................................................160Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens..........................162Cleaning the Interior....................................162Cleaning the Wheels...................................163Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades.............................................................161Climate Control..............................................64Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check.............................142Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........36Cruise Control..................................................45Principle of Operation........................................95Cruise controlSee: Using Cruise Control.................................95Customer Assistance..................................122
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Data Recording..................................................7Event Data Recording...........................................8Service Data Recording.........................................7
Daytime Running Lamps............................48Digital Radio...................................................213HD Radio Reception and StationTroubleshooting.............................................214Direction Indicators.......................................48Doors and Locks.............................................40Driver and Passenger Airbags.....................31Children and Airbags...........................................35Passenger Airbag On and Off Switch ...........31Proper Driver and Front Passenger SeatingAdjustment........................................................35Driving Aids......................................................96Driving Hints....................................................114Driving Through Water.................................115DRLSee: Daytime Running Lamps.........................48
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Economical Driving.......................................114Electromagnetic Compatibility..............288Emission Law...................................................82Noise Emissions Warranty, ProhibitedTampering Acts and Maintenance...........83Tampering With a Noise ControlSystem................................................................82End User License Agreement.................290SYNC End User License Agreement(EULA).............................................................290Engine Block Heater......................................75Using the Engine Block Heater........................75Engine Coolant Check.................................142Adding Coolant....................................................143Coolant Change..................................................145Engine Coolant TemperatureManagement...................................................146Fail-Safe Cooling................................................145Recycled Coolant...............................................144Severe Climates..................................................144Engine Emission Control.............................82Engine ImmobilizerSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.....................43Engine Oil Check............................................141Adding Engine Oil................................................141Engine Oil Dipstick........................................141Engine Specifications - 6.2L.....................194Drivebelt Routing................................................194
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