
Before driving through standing water,check the depth. Never drive through waterthat is higher than the bottom of the frontrocker area of your vehicle.
When driving through standing water, drivevery slowly and do not stop your vehicle.Your brake performance and traction maybe limited. After driving through water andas soon as it is safe to do so:
•Lightly press the brake pedal to dry thebrakes and to check that they work.
•Check that the horn works.
•Check that the exterior lights work.
•Turn the steering wheel to check thatthe steering power assist works.
FLOOR MATS
WARNINGS
Use a floor mat designed to fit thefootwell of your vehicle that does notobstruct the pedal area. Failure tofollow this instruction could result in theloss of control of your vehicle, personalinjury or death.
Pedals that cannot move freely cancause loss of vehicle control andincrease the risk of serious personalinjury.
WARNINGS
Secure the floor mat to bothretention devices so that it cannotslip out of position and interfere withthe pedals. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in the loss of control of yourvehicle, personal injury or death.
Do not place additional floor matsor any other covering on top of theoriginal floor mats. This could resultin the floor mat interfering with theoperation of the pedals. Failure to followthis instruction could result in the loss ofcontrol of your vehicle, personal injury ordeath.
Always make sure that objectscannot fall into the driver foot wellwhile your vehicle is moving. Objectsthat are loose can become trapped underthe pedals causing a loss of vehicle control.
To install the floor mats, position the floormat eyelet over the retention post andpress down to lock in position.
To remove the floor mat, reverse theinstallation procedure.
Note:Regularly check the floor mats tomake sure they are secure.
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Protected ComponentFuse RatingFuse Location
Oil pump.Turbocharger variable vane hydraulic control valve.Variable intake valve.Externally-controlled variable displacementcompressor.
Crankshaft position sensor.10 AF35Heated oxygen sensor.Evaporative emission canister purge valve.
Active grille shutter.5 AF36
Daytime running lamps.15 AF37Headlamp control module.
Transmission control module.15 AF38
Driver heated seat.15 AF39
Electronic power assist steering.5 AF40
Body control module.20 AF41
Rear window wiper motor.15 AF42
Headlamps.15 AF43
Not used.-F44
Passenger heated seat.15 AF45
Power windows.25 AF46
Heated exterior mirrors.7.5 AF47
Not used.-F48
Circuits SwitchedRelay Number
Cooling fan.R1
Horn.R2
Heated windshield relay.R3
Not used.R4
Rear window wiper.R5
Not used.R6
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Protected ComponentFuse RatingFuse Location
Moonroof.left-hand front door module.
Cigar lighter.20 AF61Rear auxiliary power points.
Not used (spare).5 AF62
Not used (spare).10 AF63
Not used.-F64
Liftgate release switch.10 AF65
Driver door lock.20 AF66
Information and entertainment display.7.5 AF67Global positioning system module.SYNC module.
Not used.-F68
Instrument cluster.5 AF69
Central locking system.20 AF70
Air conditioning control module.7.5 AF71
Steering wheel module.7.5 AF72
Battery back-up sounder.7.5 AF73Secondary on-board diagnostic control module A.
Headlamp high beam.15 AF74
Front fog lamps.15 AF75
Reversing lamp.10 AF76
Windshield washer pump.20 AF77Rear window washer pump.
Push button ignition switch.5 AF78
Audio unit.15 AF79Hazard flasher switch.Power door locks.
Moonroof.20 AF80
Radio frequency receiver.5 AF81
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Severe Climates
If you drive in extremely cold climates:
•It may be necessary to increase thecoolant concentration above 50%.
•A coolant concentration of 60%provides improved freeze pointprotection. Coolant concentrationsabove 60% decrease the overheatprotection characteristics of thecoolant and may cause enginedamage.
If you drive in extremely hot climates:
•You can decrease the coolantconcentration to 40%.
•Coolant concentrations below 40%decrease the freeze and corrosionprotection characteristics of thecoolant and may cause enginedamage.
Vehicles driven year-round in non-extremeclimates should use prediluted coolant foroptimum cooling system and engineprotection.
Coolant Change
At specific mileage intervals, as listed inthe scheduled maintenance information,the coolant should be changed. Addprediluted coolant approved to the correctspecification. See Capacities andSpecifications (page 268).
Fail-Safe Cooling
Fail-safe cooling allows you to temporarilydrive your vehicle before any incrementalcomponent damage occurs. The fail-safedistance depends on ambienttemperature, vehicle load and terrain.
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works
If the engine begins to overheat,the coolant temperature gaugemoves toward the red zone:
A warning lamp illuminates anda message may appear in theinformation display.
If the engine reaches a presetover-temperature condition, the engineautomatically switches to alternatingcylinder operation. Each disabled cylinderacts as an air pump and cools the engine.
When this occurs, your vehicle stilloperates, however:
•Engine power is limited.
•The air conditioning system turns off.
Continued operation increases the enginetemperature, causing the engine tocompletely shut down. Your steering andbraking effort increases in this situation.
When the engine temperature cools, youcan re-start the engine. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible to minimizeengine damage.
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated
WARNINGS
Fail-safe mode is for use duringemergencies only. Operate yourvehicle in fail-safe mode only as longas necessary to bring your vehicle to restin a safe location and seek immediaterepairs. When in fail-safe mode, yourvehicle will have limited power, will not beable to maintain high-speed operation, andmay completely shut down withoutwarning, potentially losing engine power,power steering assist, and power brakeassist, which may increase the possibilityof a crash resulting in serious injury.
Never remove the coolant reservoircap when the engine is running orhot.
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Sometimes irregular tire wear canbe corrected by rotating the tires.
USING SNOW CHAINS
WARNING
Snow tires must be the same size,load index and speed rating as thoseoriginally provided by Ford. Use ofany tire or wheel not recommended byFord can affect the safety andperformance of your vehicle, which couldresult in an increased risk of loss of control,vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.Additionally, the use of non-recommendedtires and wheels can cause steering,suspension, axle, transfer case or powertransfer unit failure. Follow the Fordrecommended tire inflation pressure foundon the Safety Compliance CertificationLabel (on the door hinge pillar, door latchpost or the door edge that meets the doorlatch post, next to the driver seat), or TireLabel on the B-Pillar or the edge of thedriver door. Failure to follow the tirepressure recommendations can causeuneven treadwear patterns and adverselyaffect the way your vehicle handles.
The tires on your vehicle have all-weathertreads to provide traction in rain and snow.However, in some climates, you may needto use snow tires or snow chains.
If you choose to install snow tires on yourvehicle, they must be installed on all fourwheels and they must be the same size,load index and speed rating as the originaltires listed on the tire inflation pressurelabel. The label is on the on the B-Pillar orthe edge of the driver door . Mixing tires ofdifferent size or construction on yourvehicle can adversely affect your vehicle’shandling and braking, and may lead to lossof vehicle control.
If you use snow chains, we recommendthat steel wheels of the same size andspecifications are used. Snow chains maydamage aluminum wheels.
Follow these guidelines when using snowchains:
•Avoid fully loading your vehicle.
•Only use small link snow chains ofapproximately 10mm with 215/55R16tires only.
•Only use small link snow chains ofapproximately 15mm with 195/65R15tires only.
•Only use snow chains on the tire sizeslisted above.
•Snow chains must be mounted in pairson the front axle.
•Install snow chains securely, make surethey do not touch any wiring, brakelines or fuel lines.
•Do not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h) orthe maximum speed recommended bythe chain manufacturer, whichever isless.
•Remove snow chains when they are nolonger required.
•Do not use snow chains on dry roads.
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Setting 911 Assist On or Off
Press Menu then select
Action and DescriptionMenuItem
SYNC-Applications
Select the desired option, onor off.911 Assist
If you choose not to activate thisfeature you will have the followingoptions:
Action and DescriptionMenuItem
Provides a display and voicereminder at phone connectionat vehicle start.
VoiceReminderON
Provides a display reminderonly without a voice reminderat phone connection.
VoiceReminderOFF
To make sure that 911 Assist worksproperly:
•SYNC must be powered and workingproperly at the time of the incident andthroughout feature activation and use.
•The 911 Assist feature must be set onbefore the incident.
•You must pair and connect aBluetooth-enabled and compatiblecell phone to SYNC.
•A connected Bluetooth-enabled phonemust have the ability to make andmaintain an outgoing call at the timeof the incident.
•A connected Bluetooth-enabled phonemust have adequate network coverage,battery power and signal strength.
•The vehicle must have battery powerand be located in the U.S., Canada orin a territory in which 911 is theemergency number.
In the Event of a Crash
Not all crashes deploy an airbag or activatethe fuel pump shut-off (the triggers for 911Assist). If a connected cell phone sustainsdamage or loses its connection to SYNCduring a crash, SYNC searches for and triesto connect to a previously paired cellphone; SYNC then attempts to call theemergency services.
Before making the call:
•SYNC provides a short window of time(about 10 seconds) to cancel the call.If you fail to cancel the call, SYNCattempts to dial 911.
•SYNC says the following, or a similarmessage: "SYNC will attempt to call911, to cancel the call, press Cancel onyour screen or press and hold thephone button on your steering wheel".
If you do not cancel the call, and SYNCmakes a successful call, a pre-recordedmessage plays for the 911 operator, andthen the occupant(s) in your vehicle is ableto talk with the operator. Be prepared toprovide your name, phone number andlocation immediately, because not all 911systems are capable of receiving thisinformation electronically.
911 Assist May Not Work If
•Your cellular phone or 911 Assisthardware sustains damage in a crash.
•The vehicle's battery or the SYNCsystem has no power.
•The phone(s) thrown from your vehicleare the ones paired and connected tothe system.
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Cleaning the Touchscreen
You can remove fingerprints with a dry,clean, soft cloth.
If dirt or fingerprints are still on the screen,apply a small amount of alcohol to thecloth and try to clean it again.
Note: Do not use detergent or any type ofsolvent to clean the touchscreen.
Note:Do not pour or spray alcohol onto thetouchscreen.
Using Voice Recognition
Using voice commands allows you to keepyour hands on the wheel and eyes on theroad. The system provides feedbackthrough audible tones, prompts, questionsand spoken confirmations depending onthe situation and the chosen level ofinteraction (voice settings).
The system also asks short questions(confirmation prompts) when it is not sureof your request or when there are multiplepossible responses to your request.
When using voice commands, words andicons may appear in the status barindicating the status of the voice commandsession. See Using Voice Recognition(page 347).
Using the Steering Wheel Controls
Depending on your vehicle and optionpackage, you can use different controls onyour steering wheel to interact with thetouchscreen system in different ways.
VOL: Control the volume of audio output.
Mute: Mute the audio output.
Voice: Press to start a voice session. Pressagain to stop the voice prompt andimmediately begin speaking. Press andhold to end a voice session.
SEEK NEXT:
•While in radio mode, press to seekbetween memory presets.
•While in USB, Bluetooth Audio or CDmode, press to seek between songs orpress and hold to fast seek.
SEEK PREVIOUS:
•While in radio mode, press to seekbetween memory presets.
•While in USB, Bluetooth Audio or CDmode, press to seek between songs orpress and hold to fast seek.
PHONE ACCEPT: Press to answer a callor switch between calls.
PHONE REJECT: Press to end a call orreject an incoming call.
Note:On some models,SEEK NEXT maybe combined with PHONE REJECT andSEEK PREVIOUS may be combined withPHONE ACCEPT.
M:Touch the control repeatedly to switchbetween media sources (modes).
See Steering Wheel (page 71).
Using Your Bezel Controls
Depending on your vehicle and optionpackage, you may also have these controlson your instrument panel:
•Power: Switch the audio system onand off.
•VOL: Control the volume of playingaudio.
•Seek and Tune: se as you normallywould in audio modes.
•Eject: Eject a CD from the audiosystem.
•SOURCE or MEDIA: Press repeatedlyto advance through available mediamodes.
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•You must pair and connect aBluetooth-enabled and compatiblecell phone to SYNC.
•A connected Bluetooth-enabled phonemust have the ability to make andmaintain an outgoing call at the timeof the incident.
•A connected Bluetooth-enabled phonemust have adequate network coverage,battery power and signal strength.
•The vehicle must have battery powerand be located in the U.S., Canada orin a territory in which 911 is theemergency number.
In the Event of a Crash
Not all crashes will deploy an airbag oractivate the fuel pump shut-off (thetriggers for 911 Assist). If a connected cellphone sustains damage or loses itsconnection to SYNC during a crash, SYNCwill search for and try to connect to apreviously paired cell phone; SYNC willthen attempt to call the emergencyservices.
Before making the call:
•SYNC provides a short window of time(about 10 seconds) to cancel the call.If you fail to cancel the call, SYNCattempts to dial 911.
•SYNC says the following, or a similarmessage: "SYNC will attempt to call911, to cancel the call, press Cancel onyour screen or press and hold thephone button on your steering wheel."
If you do not cancel the call, and SYNCmakes a successful call, a pre-recordedmessage plays for the 911 operator, andthen the occupant(s) in your vehicle is ableto talk with the operator. Be prepared toprovide your name, phone number andlocation immediately, because not all 911systems are capable of receiving thisinformation electronically.
911 Assist May Not Work If
•Your cellular phone or 911 Assisthardware sustains damage in a crash.
•The vehicle's battery or the SYNCsystem has no power.
•The phone(s) thrown from your vehicleare the ones paired and connected tothe system.
911 Assist Privacy Notice
When you switch on 911 Assist, it maydisclose to emergency services that yourvehicle has been in a crash involving thedeployment of an airbag or activation ofthe fuel pump shut-off. Certain versions orupdates to 911 Assist may also be capableof electronically or verbally disclosing to911 operators your vehicle location or otherdetails about your vehicle or crash to assist911 operators to provide the mostappropriate emergency services. If you donot want to disclose this information, donot switch the feature on.
Safety Information
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result inloss of vehicle control, crash andinjury. We strongly recommend thatyou use extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is the safeoperation of your vehicle. We recommendagainst the use of any hand-held devicewhile driving and encourage the use ofvoice-operated systems when possible.Make sure you are aware of all applicablelocal laws that may affect the use ofelectronic devices while driving.
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