
The design and development of the side
airbag system included recommended
testing procedures that were developed
by a group of automotive safety experts
known as the Side Airbag Technical
Working Group. These recommended
testing procedures help reduce the risk of
injuries related to the deployment of side
airbags.
DRIVER KNEE AIRBAG
A driver's knee airbag is located under the
instrument panel. During a crash, the
restraints control module may activate the
driver's knee airbag based on crash severity
and occupant conditions. Under certain
crash and occupant conditions, the driver
’s
knee airbag may deploy but the driver ’s
front airbag may not activate. As with front
and side airbags, it is important to be
properly seated and restrained to reduce
the risk of death or serious injury. Make sure the knee airbag is
operating properly. See Crash
Sensors and Airbag Indicator
(page
42).
SAFETY CANOPY™ WARNINGS
Do not place objects or mount
equipment on or near the headliner
at the siderail that may come into
contact with a deploying curtain airbag.
Failure to follow these instructions may
increase the risk of personal injury in the
event of a crash. Do not lean your head on the door.
The curtain airbag could injure you
as it deploys from the headliner. WARNINGS
Do not attempt to service, repair, or
modify the supplementary restraint
system or associated components.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury or death. All occupants of your vehicle,
including the driver, should always
properly wear their seatbelts, even
when an airbag supplemental restraint
system is provided. Failure to properly wear
your seatbelt could seriously increase the
risk of injury or death. To reduce risk of injury, do not
obstruct or place objects in the
deployment path of the airbag.
If a supplementary restraint system
component has deployed, it will not
function again. Have the system and
associated components inspected as soon
as possible. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death. The Safety Canopy deploys during
significant side crashes or when a certain
likelihood of a rollover event is detected
by the rollover sensor. The Safety Canopy
is mounted to the roof side rail sheet metal,
behind the headliner, above each row of
seats. In certain sideways crashes or
rollover events, the Safety Canopy will be
activated, regardless of which seats are
occupied. The Safety Canopy is designed
to inflate between the side window area
and occupants to further enhance
protection provided in side impact crashes
and rollover events.
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•
The indicator light either flashes or
stays illuminated.
• You could hear five tones that
periodically repeat until the problem is
repaired.
• A message could appear in the
information display.
If any of these things happen, even
intermittently, have the supplemental
restraint system serviced at an authorized
dealer immediately. Unless serviced, the
system may not function properly in the
event of a crash.
The seatbelt pretensioners and the airbag
supplemental restraint system are
designed to activate when your vehicle
sustains frontal or sideways deceleration
sufficient to cause the restraints control
module to deploy a safety device or when
a certain likelihood of a rollover event is
detected by the rollover sensor.
The fact that the seatbelt pretensioners
or airbags did not activate for both front
seat occupants in a crash does not mean
that something is wrong with the system.
Rather, it means the restraints control
module determined the crash conditions
(for example, crash severity, belt usage)
were not appropriate to activate these
safety devices.
• The design of the front airbags is to
activate only in frontal and near-frontal
crashes (not rollovers, side impacts or
rear impacts) unless the crash causes
sufficient frontal deceleration.
• The seatbelt pretensioners are
designed to activate in frontal,
near-frontal, side and rollover crashes.
• The design of the side airbags is to
inflate in certain side crashes. Side
airbags could activate in other types of
crashes if the vehicle experiences
sufficient sideways motion or
deformation. •
The knee airbag(s) could deploy based
on crash severity and occupant
conditions.
• The design of the Safety Canopy is to
inflate in certain side impact crashes
and when a certain likelihood of
rollover is detected by the rollover
sensor. The Safety Canopy could
activate in other types of crashes if the
vehicle experiences sufficient sideways
motion or deformation, or a certain
likelihood of rollover.
AIRBAG DISPOSAL
Contact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible. Airbags must be disposed of by
qualified personnel.
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Phone
Navigation or Compass
Surplus
Entertainment
See your SYNC information.
Phone
See your SYNC information.
Navigation or Compass
See your SYNC information.
Surplus
In Surplus mode, either butterflies or a
gauge represent surplus or status. The
number of butterflies matches the current
surplus or status distance up to a
maximum of sixteen butterflies. If you
entered your next charge destination in the
navigation system and you see butterflies
on your screen, then you should be able to
make your destination (you have a
Surplus). If you see butterflies but did not
enter your next charge destination, then you should be able to achieve the range
estimate shown at the start of your drive
(you have a positive Status). See Display
Mode under Left Information Display
Controls in this chapter for more
information.
INFORMATION MESSAGES
Press the OK button to acknowledge and
remove some messages from the
information display. You need to confirm
certain messages before you can access
the menus. The information display will
automatically remove other messages
after a short period of time.
Note: Certain messages may be
abbreviated or shortened depending upon
which cluster type you have.
AdvanceTrac® Action
Message
The system has detected a condition that requires service.
Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Service AdvanceTrac
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Hill Start Assist
Action
Message
Displays when hill start assist is not available. Contact an
authorized dealer. See Hill Start Assist (page 122).
Hill Start Assist Not
Available
Keys and Intelligent Access Action
Message
This message is displayed when there is a problem with your
vehicle’s starting system. See your authorized dealer for
service.
Starting System Fault
Displays to remind you that the key is in the luggage
compartment. See
Starting the Electric Motor (page 107).
Key Inside vehicle
Displayed when a valid key is not detected within the vehicle.
See
Starting the Electric Motor (page 107).
Key Not Inside vehicle
Displayed if the key is not detected by the system. See
Starting the Electric Motor
(page 107).
No Key Detected
Displayed when your vehicle is in the Accessory ignition state.
Accessory Power is
Active
Displayed as a reminder to press the brake while starting the
vehicle.
To START Press Brake
Displayed as needed by the system for proper function.
Place Key in Backup
Location
Lighting Action
Message
Displays when the brake lamp bulb has burned out. Contact
an authorized dealer.
Brake lamp Bulb fault
Displays when the low beam headlamp bulb has burned out.
Contact an authorized dealer.
Low beam Bulb fault
Displays when an electrical system problem occurs with the
headlamp system. Contact an authorized dealer.
Headlamp fault Service
req'd
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Maintenance
Action
Message
Indicates the brake fluid level is low and the brake system
should be inspected immediately. See Maintenance (page
169).
Brake fluid level low
Service now
Displays when the brake system needs servicing. Stop your
vehicle in a safe place. Contact an authorized dealer.
Brake system fault Stop
safely
Displays when the motor coolant temperature is excessively
high.
Motor Coolant Over
Temperature
Displayed when the kit needs service. See your authorized
dealer.
Service Tire Mobility Kit
Informs you that the powertrain needs service due to a
powertrain malfunction.
See Manual
Displays when the washer fluid is low and needs to be refilled.
See
Maintenance (page 169).
Washer Fluid Level Low
MyKey Action
Message
Displays when MyKey is active.
MyKey Active Drive
Safely
Displays when starting the vehicle and MyKey is in use and
the MyKey speed limit is on.
Speed Limited to
{MyKey limit ##0} mph
Displays when a MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit is
on and the vehicle speed is approaching 81 mph (130 km/h).
Near Vehicle Top Speed
Displays when a MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit is
reached.
Vehicle at Top Speed of
MyKey Setting
Displays when MyKey is active.
Check Speed Drive
Safely
Displays when a MyKey is in use and Belt- Minder is activated.
Buckle Up to Unmute
Audio
Displays when a MyKey is in use and park aid is activated.
MyKey Park Aid Cannot
be Deactivated
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Parking Aid
Action
Message
The system has detected a condition that requires service.
Contact an authorized dealer.
Check Park Aid
Displays the park aid status.
Rear Park Aid On Off
Parking Brake Action
Message
Displays when the parking brake is set, the engine is running
and the vehicle is driven more than 3 mph (5 km/h). If the
warning stays on after the parking brake is released, contact
an authorized dealer.
Park Brake Engaged
Power Steering Action
Message
The power steering system has detected a condition that
requires service. Contact an authorized dealer.
Service Power Steering
The power steering system has detected a condition within
the power steering system that requires service immediately.
Contact an authorized dealer.
Service Power Steering
Now
The power steering system has disabled power steering assist
due to a system error. Contact an authorized dealer.
Power Steering Assist
Fault
The power steering system has detected a condition that
requires service. Contact an authorized dealer.
Steering fault Service
now
The power steering system has detected a condition within
the power steering system that requires service immediately.
Contact an authorized dealer.
Steering loss Stop safely
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GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNINGS
This battery pack shall only be
serviced by an authorized electric
vehicle technician. Improper handling
can result in personal injury or death. Your vehicle consists of various high
voltage components and wiring. All
high voltage cables are labeled and
covered with a solid orange covering or
orange striped tape. Do not touch these
components. Failure to follow this warning
could result in serious personal injury or
death. The high voltage battery system is a high
voltage, lightweight lithium-ion battery
which has two individual packs. One pack
is located in the rear cargo area behind the
second row seats, the other is located
underneath the vehicle. The high voltage
battery system uses an advanced active
liquid heating and cooling system to
regulate high voltage battery temperature
and help maximize the life of the high
voltage battery.
Note:
The high voltage battery does not
require regular service maintenance.
Note: The high voltage battery will
experience gradual capacity loss with time
and usage. This is normal.
CHARGING THE HIGH
VOLTAGE BATTERY WARNINGS
Do not use the 120 volt convenience
cord with an extension cord,
two-prong adapter, surge protector,
timer or other adapter. In Canada, do not use the 120 volt
convenience cord in commercial
garages. WARNINGS
This equipment has arcing or
sparking parts. Do not expose to
flammable vapors. Position this
equipment at least 18 in (450 mm) above
the floor. Do not allow charging equipment to
be immersed in water or liquids.
Failure to follow this warning could
result in fire, serious personal injury or
death. Do not attempt to open the charging
equipment. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal
injury, death or property damage. Do not use the charging equipment
if it is faulty or has been damaged.
Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury, death or
property damage. Install charging equipment in
compliance with local regulations.
Failure to follow this warning could
result in fire, serious personal injury or
death. The AC wall plug must fit firmly into
the AC outlet. If the connection feels
loose, worn or the AC outlet is
damaged, please have a qualified
electrician replace the AC outlet. Using a
convenience cord with a worn outlet may
cause burns, property damage and
increase the risk of electric shock. Note:
Find the nearest charging stations by
using the MyFord Mobile app.
AC Charging
Charging Equipment
Your vehicle is equipped with a standard
120 volt convenience cord. Lift the load
floor carpet in the rear of your vehicle to
access the 120 volt convenience cord.
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
The traction control system helps avoid
drive wheel spin and loss of traction.
If your vehicle begins to slide, the system
applies the brakes to individual wheels
and, when needed, reduces engine power
at the same time. If the wheels spin when
accelerating on slippery or loose surfaces,
the system reduces engine power in order
to increase traction.
USING TRACTION CONTROL
WARNING
The stability and traction control
light illuminates steadily if the
system detects a failure. Make sure
you did not manually disable the traction
control system using the information
display controls or the switch. If the
stability control and traction control light
is still illuminating steadily, have the
system serviced by an authorized dealer
immediately. Operating your vehicle with
the traction control disabled could lead to
an increased risk of loss of vehicle control,
vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. The system automatically turns on each
time you switch the ignition on.
If your vehicle is stuck in mud or snow,
switching traction control off may be
beneficial as this allows the wheels to spin.
Note:
When you switch traction control off,
stability control remains fully active.
Switching the System Off
When you switch the system off or on, a
message appears in the information
display showing system status.
You can switch the system off by either
using the information display controls or
the switch. Using the Information Display
Controls
You can switch this feature off or on in the
information display. See General
Information (page 80).
Using a Switch
(If Equipped)
Use the traction control switch on the
instrument panel to switch the system off
or on.
System Indicator Lights and
Messages The stability and traction control
light:
• Temporarily illuminates on engine
start-up.
• Flashes when a driving condition
activates either of the systems.
• Illuminates if a problem occurs in either
of the systems. The stability and traction control
off light temporarily illuminates
on engine start-up and stays on
when you switch the traction control
system off.
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