
WARNINGS
If the parking brake is fully released,
but the brake warning lamp remains
illuminated, the brakes may not be
working properly. See your authorized
dealer. In the event of an electrical malfunction or
if the vehicle battery has no charge, use
the following procedure to shift the
gearshift lever from the park (P) position.
Apply the parking brake and switch the
power off before carrying out this
procedure.
1. Using a suitable tool, carefully pry off
and remove the passenger side access
cover.
2. Remove the retaining clip.
3. Remove the center console side panel. Note:
The lever is white.
4. Apply the brake pedal. Using a suitable
tool rotate the lever forward while
pulling the gearshift lever out of the
park (P) position and into the neutral
(N) position.
5. Install components in the reverse order
of removal.
Note: Contact an authorized dealer as soon
as possible if this procedure is used.
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud
or Snow
If your vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, shift
between drive (D) and reverse (R) pressing
lightly on the accelerator pedal in each
gear. Stop between shifts in a steady
pattern to rock your vehicle.
Note: Do not rock your vehicle if the electric
motor is not at normal operating
temperature or damage to the transmission
may occur.
Note: Excessive rocking may eventually
cause a loss of power, as your vehicle
protects against overheating or damage.
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
WARNINGS
Vehicle modifications involving
braking system, aftermarket roof
racks, suspension, steering system,
tire construction and wheel and tire size
may change the handling characteristics
of your vehicle and may adversely affect
the performance of the electronic stability
control system. In addition, installing any
stereo loudspeakers may interfere with
and adversely affect the electronic stability
control system. Install any aftermarket
stereo loudspeaker as far as possible from
the front center console, the tunnel, and
the front seats in order to minimize the risk
of interfering with the electronic stability
control sensors. Reducing the
effectiveness of the electronic stability
control system could lead to an increased
risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle
rollover, personal injury and death. Remember that even advanced
technology cannot defy the laws of
physics. It’
s always possible to lose
control of a vehicle due to inappropriate
driver input for the conditions. Aggressive
driving on any road condition can cause
you to lose control of your vehicle
increasing the risk of personal injury or
property damage. Activation of the
electronic stability control system is an
indication that at least some of the tires
have exceeded their ability to grip the road;
this could reduce the operator ’s ability to
control the vehicle potentially resulting in
a loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover,
personal injury and death. If your electronic
stability control system activates, SLOW
DOWN. The system automatically turns on each
time you switch the ignition on. If a fault occurs in either the stability
control or the traction control system, you
may experience the following conditions:
•
The stability and traction control light
illuminates steadily.
• The stability control and traction
control systems do not enhance your
vehicle's ability to maintain traction of
the wheels.
If a driving condition activates either the
stability control or the traction control
system you may experience the following
conditions:
• The stability and traction control light
flashes.
• Your vehicle slows down.
• Reduced engine power.
• A vibration in the brake pedal.
• The brake pedal is stiffer than usual.
• If the driving condition is severe and
your foot is not on the brake, the brake
pedal may move as the system applies
higher brake force.
The stability control system has several
features built into it to help you maintain
control of your vehicle:
Electronic Stability Control
The system enhances your vehicle ’s ability
to prevent skids or lateral slides by
applying brakes to one or more of the
wheels individually and, if necessary,
reducing engine power.
Traction Control
The system enhances your vehicle ’s ability
to maintain traction of the wheels by
detecting and controlling wheel spin. See
Using Traction Control (page 123).
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MEDIA HUB (If Equipped)
You can locate the media hub inside the
center console or on the instrument panel. See your SYNC information.
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Button
Composers
This button allows you to choose a specific
letter to view within the category you are
browsing.
A-Z Jump
If available, this allows you to browse the
folders and files on your USB device.
Explore Device
USB Ports The USB ports are in the center console or
behind a small access door in the
instrument panel.
This feature allows you to plug in USB
media devices, memory sticks, flash drives
or thumb drives, and charge devices if they
support this feature.
Select this option to play audio from your
USB device.
Apps
The system supports the use of certain
audio apps such as Pandora or iHeartRadio
through a USB or bluetooth-enabled
device.
Each app gives you different on-screen
options depending on the app's content.
See Apps (page 288). Supported Media Players, Formats
and Metadata Information
The system is capable of hosting nearly
any digital media player, including iPod,
iPhone, and most USB drives.
Supported audio formats include MP3,
WMA, WAV, AAC, and FLAC.
Supported audio file extensions include
MP3, WMA, WAV, M4A, M4B, AAC, and
FLAC.
Supported USB file systems include: FAT,
exFAT, and NTFS.
SYNC 3 is also able to organize the media
from your USB device by metadata tags.
Metadata tags, which are descriptive
software identifiers embedded in the
media files, provide information about the
file.
If your indexed media files contain no
information embedded in these metadata
tags, SYNC 3 may classify the empty
metadata tags as unknown.
SYNC 3 is capable of indexing up to
50,000 songs per USB device, for up to 10
devices.
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A/C
See: Climate Control.......................................... 94
About This Manual...........................................5
ABS See: Brakes........................................................... 120
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes.................................................................. 121
Accessories.....................................................316 Exterior style......................................................... 316
Interior style.......................................................... 316
Lifestyle.................................................................. 316
Peace of mind...................................................... 316
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 10
Adjusting the Headlamps..........................177
Horizontal Aim Adjustment............................ 178
Vertical Aim Adjustment.................................. 177
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................61
Airbag Disposal
...............................................43
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control.......................................... 94
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 59
Ambient Lighting
............................................70
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................59 Arming the Alarm................................................. 59
Disarming the Alarm.......................................... 60
Appendices....................................................334
Apps.................................................................288 ........................................................................\
.......... 288
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 289
At a Glance
........................................................13
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............79 Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 79
Keyless Warning Alert......................................... 79
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................. 79
Audio Control....................................................61 Seek, Next or Previous........................................ 62
Audio System................................................223 General Information.......................................... 223
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony Audio System..........................................................224 Autolamps........................................................67
Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................ 67
Automatic Climate Control
........................94
Dual Zone Temperature Control.................... 95
Single Zone Temperature Control.................95
Temperature Control.......................................... 95
Automatic Transmission
............................118
Brake-Shift Interlock.......................................... 118
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow................................................................... 119
Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission.............................. 118
Auxiliary Power Points
................................105
12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 105
Location................................................................. 105
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery....................... 174
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........170
Booster Seats
..................................................22
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 23
Brake Fluid Check..........................................173
Brakes...............................................................120 General Information.......................................... 120
Breaking-In......................................................142
Bulb Specification Chart............................181
C
Cabin Air Filter.................................................97
California Proposition 65...............................9
Capacities and Specifications.................221 Capacities.............................................................. 221
Specifications....................................................... 221
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 184
Center Console.............................................106
Changing a Bulb............................................179 Headlamp.............................................................. 179
Licence Plate and High Mounted Stop Lamp................................................................... 181
Rear Lamp............................................................ 180
Changing a Fuse............................................167 Fuses........................................................................\
167
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Maintenance..................................................169
General Information.......................................... 169
Manual Liftgate..............................................56
Closing the Liftgate.............................................. 57
Opening the Liftgate............................................ 57
Manual Seats
..................................................101
Media Hub......................................................226
Message Center See: Information Displays................................ 80
Mirrors See: Heated Windows and Mirrors................96
See: Windows and Mirrors................................. 71
Mobile Communications Equipment........11
Motorcraft Parts
............................................218
MyKey Troubleshooting...............................52
MyKey ™............................................................48
Principle of Operation........................................ 48
N
Navigation......................................................260 cityseeker............................................................. 268
Destination Mode.............................................. 263
Map Mode............................................................. 261
Navigation Map Updates................................ 269
Navigation Menu................................................ 266
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 269
Waypoints............................................................. 267
Normal Scheduled Maintenance...........323
O
Opening and Closing the Hood...............170 Closing the Hood................................................ 170
Opening the Hood.............................................. 170
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.......................................................153
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual..........154
Overhead Console
.......................................106
P
Parking Aids....................................................126 Principle of Operation....................................... 126
Parking Brake
...................................................121 Passive Anti-Theft System
........................58
SecuriLock.............................................................. 58
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 58
Perchlorate..........................................................9
Personal Safety System ™
..........................34
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?.................................................................. 34
Phone...............................................................255 During a Phone Call.......................................... 258
Making Calls......................................................... 257
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time................................................................... 255
Phone Menu........................................................ 256
Receiving Calls.................................................... 258
Smartphone Connectivity.............................. 259
Text Messaging................................................... 259
Post-Crash Alert System
...........................148
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 53
Power Seats
....................................................101
Power Lumbar..................................................... 102
Power Windows
...............................................71
Accessory Delay.................................................... 72
Bounce-Back........................................................... 71
One-Touch Down.................................................. 71
One-Touch Up........................................................ 71
Window Lock........................................................... 71
Protecting the Environment
........................12
R
Rear Parking Aid............................................126 Obstacle Distance Indicator............................ 127
Rear Seats.......................................................102 Folding the Seatback........................................ 102
Rear Under Floor Storage
..........................134
Cargo Management System.......................... 134
Rear View Camera........................................127 Enhanced Park Aids.......................................... 130
Using the Rear View Camera System.........128
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.................................... 127
Rear Window Wiper and Washers...........65 Rear Window Washer......................................... 65
Rear Window Wiper............................................ 65
Rear Wiper Blades See: Changing the Rear Wiper Blades.........177
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