
If both front doors are closed, you can lock
your vehicle by any method, regardless of
whether the key is in the ignition or not.
Autolock
Autolock locks all the doors and liftgate
when all of the following occur:
•
All doors are closed.
• The ignition is on.
• Your vehicle is moving at a speed
greater than 4 mph (7 km/h) for more
than two seconds.
Autounlock
Autounlock unlocks all the doors when all
of the following occur:
• The ignition is on, all doors are closed,
and your vehicle is moving at a speed
greater than
4 mph (7 km/h) for more
than two seconds.
• Your vehicle has come to a stop and
you switch the ignition off or to the
accessory position.
• The driver door is opened within 10
minutes of you switching the ignition
off or to the accessory position.
Note: The doors will not autounlock if your
vehicle has been electronically locked after
you switch the ignition off and before you
open the driver door.
Enabling or Disabling Autolock and
Autounlock
Note: An authorized dealer or you can carry
out this procedure.
To enable or disable these features, do the
following:
1. Switch the ignition on.
2. Press the power door unlock button three times.
3. Switch the ignition off. 4. Press the power door unlock button
three times.
5. Switch the ignition on. The horn sounds indicating your vehicle is in
programming mode.
Autolock:
Press the power door unlock
button and within five seconds, press the
power door lock button. The horn sounds
once if disabled or twice if enabled.
Autounlock:
Press the power door lock
button and within five seconds, press the
power door unlock button. The horn
sounds once if disabled or twice if enabled.
After programming the feature, switch the
ignition off. The horn sounds indicating
programming is complete.
Note: You have 30 seconds to complete
the procedure.
Note: You can switch autounlock and
autolock on or off independently of each
other.
Emergency Locking with the Key
Note: If the child safety locks are on and
you pull the interior handle, you only switch
off the emergency locking, not the child
safety lock. You can only open the doors
using the external door handle.
Note: When the doors have been unlocked
using this method, the doors must be locked
individually until the central locking function
has been repaired.
If the central locking function does not
operate, lock the doors individually using
the key in the position shown.
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Manual Folding and Unfolding
The power folding mirrors operate with the
ignition on, and for several minutes after
you switch the ignition off.
Note:
You can only fold the mirrors when
the controller is set to position B.
Note: Continuous folding and unfolding of
the mirrors will cause them to overheat and
shut down for a short time. This is to avoid
permanent damage. Press the down arrow to fold or unfold the
mirrors.
Press the down arrow again to stop and
reverse the direction of movement.
Fold Away Exterior Mirrors
Push the mirror toward the door window
glass. Make sure that you fully engage the
mirror in its support when returning it to its
original position. INTERIOR MIRROR WARNING
Do not adjust the mirrors when your
vehicle is moving. This could result
in the loss of control of your vehicle,
serious personal injury or death. Note:
Do not clean the mirror housing or
glass with harsh abrasives, fuel or other
petroleum-based cleaning products.
You can adjust the interior mirror to your
preference. Some mirrors also have a
second pivot point. This lets you move the
mirror head up or down and from side to
side.
Pull the tab below the mirror toward you
to reduce glare at night.
Auto-Dimming Mirror (If Equipped)
Note: Do not block the sensors on the front
and back of the mirror. A rear center
passenger or raised rear center head
restraint may also block light from reaching
the sensor.
The mirror dims to reduce glare when
bright lights are detected from behind your
vehicle. It will automatically return to
normal reflection when you select reverse
gear to make sure you have a clear view
when backing up.
SUN SHADES WARNINGS
Do not let children play with the sun
shade or leave them unattended in
the vehicle. They may seriously hurt
themselves.
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WARNINGS
When lifting a plastic-cased battery,
excessive pressure on the end walls
could cause acid to flow through the
vent caps, resulting in personal injury and
damage to the vehicle or battery. Lift the
battery with a battery carrier or with your
hands on opposite corners. Keep batteries out of reach of
children. Batteries contain sulfuric
acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or
clothing. Shield your eyes when working
near the battery to protect against possible
splashing of acid solution. In case of acid
contact with skin or eyes, flush
immediately with water for a minimum of
15 minutes and get prompt medical
attention. If acid is swallowed, call a
physician immediately. Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash hands after
handling. Your vehicle has a Motorcraft®
maintenance-free battery which normally
does not require additional water during
its life of service.
Note:
If your vehicle's battery has a cover
or shield, make sure it is reinstalled after the
battery has been cleaned or replaced.
Note: See an authorized dealer for low
voltage battery access, testing, or
replacement.
When a low voltage battery replacement
is necessary, see an authorized dealer to
replace the low voltage battery with a Ford
recommended replacement low voltage
battery that matches the electrical
requirements of the vehicle. To ensure proper operation of the battery
management system (BMS), do not allow
a technician to connect any electrical
device ground connection directly to the
low voltage battery negative post. A
connection at the low voltage battery
negative post can cause inaccurate
measurements of the battery condition
and potential incorrect system operation.
Note:
If a person adds electrical or
electronic accessories or components to the
vehicle, the accessories or components may
adversely affect the low voltage battery
performance and durability and may also
affect the performance of other electrical
systems in the vehicle.
For longer, trouble-free operation, keep the
top of the battery clean and dry. Also,
make certain the battery cables are always
tightly fastened to the battery terminals.
If you see any corrosion on the battery or
terminals, remove the cables from the
terminals and clean with a wire brush. You
can neutralize the acid with a solution of
baking soda and water.
When a battery replacement is required,
the battery should only be replaced with
a Ford recommended replacement battery
that matches the electrical requirements
of the vehicle.
Because your vehicle ’s engine is
electronically-controlled by a computer,
some engine control settings are
maintained by power from the low voltage
battery. Some engine computer settings,
like the idle trim and fuel trim strategy,
optimize the driveability and performance
of the engine. Some other computer
settings, like the clock and radio station
presets, are also maintained in memory by
power from the low voltage battery. When
a technician disconnects and connects the
low voltage battery, these settings are
erased. Complete the following procedure
in order to restore the settings:
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Brakes...............................................................134
General Information.......................................... 134
Breaking-In......................................................170
Bulb Specification Chart............................217
C
Cabin Air Filter................................................101
California Proposition 65..............................11
Capacities and Specifications................257 Alternative Engine Oil for Extreme Cold
Climates........................................................... 259
Capacities............................................................. 257
Specifications..................................................... 258
Cargo Nets
......................................................154
Installing the Net................................................ 154
Removing the Net............................................... 155
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 220
Catalytic Converter
......................................128
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).................... 129
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing.................................................... 129
Center Console...............................................115
Changing a Bulb............................................212 Central High Mounted Brake Lamp.............215
Front Fog Lamps................................................. 214
Headlamp.............................................................. 212
Interior Lamps...................................................... 215
License Plate Lamp........................................... 215
Rear Lamps........................................................... 215
Side Direction Indicator.................................... 214
Changing a Fuse...........................................195 Fuses....................................................................... 195
Changing a Road Wheel...........................248 Changing a Road Wheel................................. 250
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly Information..................................................... 249
Stowing the Flat or Spare Tire...................... 252
Changing the 12V Battery.........................206
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................218
Changing the Wiper Blades
....................208
Front Wiper Blades........................................... 209
Rear Window Wiper Blades.......................... 209
Service Position................................................. 208
Checking MyKey System Status................51
Checking the Wiper Blades
.....................208 Child Restraint and Seatbelt
Maintenance.................................................35
Child Restraint Positioning
.........................26
Child Safety.......................................................16 General Information............................................. 16
Child Safety Locks.........................................28 Left-Hand Side..................................................... 28
Right-Hand Side................................................... 28
Cigar Lighter
.....................................................113
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................223
Cleaning Products........................................219
Cleaning the Engine
.....................................221
Cleaning the Exterior..................................220
Cleaning the Headlamps................................ 220
Exterior Chrome Parts..................................... 220
Exterior Plastic Parts........................................ 220
Stripes or Graphics............................................ 220
Underbody............................................................. 221
Under Hood........................................................... 221
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.........................222
Cleaning the Interior....................................222
Cleaning the Wheels
..................................224
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades.............................................................221
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................50
Climate Control..............................................96 Principle of Operation........................................ 96
Clock...................................................................86 Type 1........................................................................\
86
Type 2....................................................................... 86
Cold Weather Precautions..........................171
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................ 202
Cornering Lamps............................................69
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......44
Creating a MyKey
...........................................49
Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 49
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................148 False Alerts............................................................. 151
Switching the System Off and On................151
System Errors........................................................ 151
System Lights, Messages and Audible Alerts.................................................................. 150
System Limitations............................................ 150
Using the System............................................... 148
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Cruise Control...................................................61
Principle of Operation....................................... 145
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................ 145
Cup Holders.....................................................115
Customer Assistance..................................178
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording.......................................... 10
Service Data Recording........................................ 9
Daytime Running Lamps
............................68
Type 1 - Conventional
(Non-Configurable)....................................... 68
Type 2 - Configurable......................................... 68
Digital Radio..................................................270 HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting.............................................. 271
Direction Indicators
.......................................70
Doors and Locks.............................................53
Drive Belt Routing.........................................218
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................38 Children and Airbags.......................................... 39
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 38
Driving Aids.....................................................146
Driving Hints
....................................................170
Driving Through Water.................................171
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps........................ 68
E
Economical Driving
......................................170
Emission Law..................................................127 Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance..........128
Tampering With a Noise Control System................................................................ 127
End User License Agreement
.................406
FordPass Connect Terms and
Conditions........................................................ 431
VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................ 406
Engine Block Heater.....................................118 Using the Engine Block Heater....................... 118Engine Coolant Check...............................202
Adding Coolant.................................................. 202
Coolant Change................................................. 204
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 205
Fail-Safe Cooling............................................... 204
Recycled Coolant.............................................. 203
Severe Climates................................................. 203
Engine Cooling Fan......................................201
Engine Emission Control
............................127
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 58
Engine Oil Check
.........................................200
Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 200
Engine Oil Dipstick
......................................200
Engine Specifications.................................255
Entertainment...............................................333 AM/FM Radio...................................................... 334
Apps........................................................................\
342
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................. 341
CD ........................................................................\
.... 340
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)......................................................... 337
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)........................................................ 334
Sources.................................................................. 333
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................. 342
USB Ports............................................................. 342
Environment
......................................................15
Essential Towing Checks...........................165
Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 166
Hitches.................................................................... 165
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft......................................................... 167
Safety Chains....................................................... 165
Trailer Brakes....................................................... 166
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 166
Trailer Towing Connector................................. 165
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 166
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options..................................13
Exterior Mirrors
................................................76
Fold Away Exterior Mirrors................................. 77
Power Exterior Mirrors......................................... 76
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Maximum Cooling Performance in
Instrument Panel or Instrument Panel
and Footwell Positions............................... 100
Recommended Settings for Cooling ...........99
Recommended Settings for Heating...........99
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather............................................................ 100
Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods During Extreme High Ambient
Temperatures................................................... 99
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................134
Home Screen.................................................325
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........197
I
Ignition Switch
................................................116
In California (U.S. Only)..............................179
Information Display Control.......................62
Information Displays....................................84
General Information........................................... 84
Information Messages
..................................87
Transmission.......................................................... 95
Installing Child Restraints.............................17 Child Restraints...................................................... 17
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 18
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)............................................ 20
Using Tether Straps............................................. 22
Instrument Cluster
.........................................79
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................68
Interior Lamps - Vehicles With: Panoramic Roof Panel................................71
Center Mounted Lamp........................................ 72
Luggage Compartment Lamp......................... 72
Side Mounted Lamp............................................. 71
Interior Lamps - Vehicles Without: Panoramic Roof Panel..............................70
Courtesy Lamp...................................................... 70
Luggage Compartment Lamp.......................... 71
Reading Lamps....................................................... 71
Interior Mirror....................................................77 Auto-Dimming Mirror........................................... 77
Introduction.........................................................7 J
Jump Starting the Vehicle
..........................175
Connecting the Jumper Cables...................... 175
Jump Starting....................................................... 176
Preparing Your Vehicle...................................... 175
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 176
K
Keys and Remote Controls........................46
L
Lighting Control..............................................66 Headlamp Flasher................................................ 67
High Beams............................................................ 66
Parking Lamps...................................................... 66
Lighting..............................................................66 General Information........................................... 66
Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers..............155
Load Carrying
.................................................153
Load Limit.......................................................156 Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles.............................................................. 161
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................. 156
Locking and Unlocking
.................................53
Autolock................................................................... 55
Autounlock............................................................. 55
Emergency Locking with the Key................... 55
Locking and Unlocking the Doors From Inside.................................................................... 53
Locking and Unlocking the Doors with the Key Blade............................................................ 54
Opening the Double Rear Doors..................... 53
Opening the Double Rear Doors From Inside.................................................................... 56
Remote Control..................................................... 53
Smart Unlocks for Integrated Keyhead Transmitter........................................................ 54
Unlocking the Doors with the Interior Door Handles............................................................... 54
Luggage Anchor Points
..............................153
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 248
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