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GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING: Driving while distracted
can result in loss of vehicle control, crash
and injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We recommend
against the use of any hand-held device
while driving and encourage the use of
voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable
local laws that may affect the use of
electronic devices while driving.
You can control various systems on your
vehicle using the information display
controls on the steering wheel.
The information display shows the
corresponding information.
Information Display Controls •
Press the up and down arrow buttons
to scroll through and highlight the
options within a menu.
• Press the right arrow button to enter a
submenu.
• Press the left arrow button to exit a
submenu.
• Press the
OK button to choose and
confirm settings or messages.
Menu Structure
You can access the menu using the
information display control. This icon gives you the ability to
switch a feature on or off. A
check in the box indicates the
feature is enabled, and unchecked
indicates the feature is disabled.
Note: Some options may appear slightly
different or not at all if the items are
optional.
Main Menu Trip computer 1
Trip computer 2 InformationSettings
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Trip computer 1
Trip computer 2
All Values 1
Speed
Trip Odometer Gear Shifting
Ford EcoMode
Average Fuel
Anticipation
Speed
Information
Distance to E
Trip Timer
Outside Temp.
1 This feature is seen on high level clusters.
Note: The trip computer readings can be
reset independently. See Trip Computer
(page 102). Information
Driver Alert
DEF Level
Exhaust Filter
Engine Hours
Engine Hours
Trailer Brake
MyKey
MyKey Info
System Check
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Settings
Traction Ctrl
Driver Assist
Auto Exh.Clean
Driver Alert
Tire MonitorAuto
Power Step
Deploy
Off
Electric
Trailer Brake
Elec.-Hydraulic
Lane Keeping
Navigation info
Display
Choose your applicable setting.
Language
Choose your applicable setting.
Distance
Choose your applicable setting.
Temperature
Display
Compass
Convenience
Calibrate
Autolock
Locks
Autounlock
Global Unlock
Custom Lock
Create MyKey
Create MyKey
MyKey
Always On
Traction Ctrl
User selectable
Choose your applicable setting.
Max Speed
Off
Choose your applicable setting.
Speed Warning
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Settings
Off
Volume Limiter Clear MyKey
Clear MyKeys
System Check
All active warnings will display first if
applicable. The system check menu may
appear different based upon equipment
options and current vehicle status. Use the
up and down arrow buttons to scroll
through the list. See Information
Messages (page 103).
TRIP COMPUTER
Resetting the Trip Computer
Press and hold
OK on the current screen
to reset the respective trip, distance, time
and average fuel consumption information.
All Values
Indicates all the respective trip, distance,
time and average fuel consumption
information.
Average Fuel Consumption
Indicates the average fuel consumption
since the function was last reset. Distance to Empty
Indicates the approximate distance your
vehicle will travel on the fuel remaining in
the tank. Changes in driving pattern may
cause the value to vary.
Outside Air Temperature
Shows the outside air temperature.
Trip Odometer
Registers the distance traveled of
individual journeys.
Trip Timer
Registers the elapsed time of individual
journeys or the total time since the function
was last reset.
Digital Speedometer
Provides a digital display of the current
vehicle speed.
PERSONALIZED SETTINGS
Measure Units
You can choose personalized settings
using the information display control on
the steering wheel.
See Information
Displays (page 99).
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To swap between imperial and metric units, scroll to:
Action and Description
Message
Press the OK button.
Display
Choose your applicable setting. Press the
OK button.
Measure unit
Swapping between imperial and metric units will affect the
following displays:
•Average fuel consumption.
• Distance to empty.
• Odometer.
• Outside temperature units.
• Trip odometer.
• Digital Speedometer.
INFORMATION MESSAGES Press the
OK button to acknowledge and
remove some messages from the
information display. The information
display will automatically remove other
messages after a short period of time.
You need to confirm certain messages
before you can access the menus. The message indicator
illuminates to supplement some
messages.
The indicator is red or amber depending
on the severity of the condition and it
remains on until the condition is resolved.
A system-specific symbol with a message
indicator may supplement some
messages.
Note: Depending on your vehicle options
and instrument cluster type, not all of the
messages will display or be available. The
information display may abbreviate or
shorten certain messages.
Airbag Action
Message
Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Airbag fault Service now
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Battery and Charging System
Action
Message
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and switch the
engine off.
Electrical system over-
voltage Stop safely
Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Displays if the battery is low or has no charge. Switch off all
unnecessary electrical equipment. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Battery low See manual
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Level Action
Message
Indicates the approximate distance remaining before the
diesel exhaust fluid tank will be empty. Refill the diesel
exhaust fluid tank as soon as possible.
DEF level low Range XXX
mi Refill now
Indicates the approximate distance remaining before the
diesel exhaust fluid tank will be empty and when it will restrict
your vehicle speed. Refill the diesel exhaust fluid tank as soon
as possible.
DEF level empty YY MPH
max in XXX mi
Indicates that the diesel exhaust fluid tank is empty and that
your vehicle speed is being restricted. Refill the diesel exhaust
fluid tank as soon as possible.
DEF level empty Speed
limited to YY MPH
Indicates that the diesel exhaust fluid tank is empty and that
your vehicle speed will be restricted when you restart your
vehicle. Refill the diesel exhaust fluid tank as soon as possible.
DEF level empty YY MPH
max Upon restart
Indicates that the diesel exhaust fluid tank is empty and that
the engine will soon be restricted to idle operation.
DEF level empty Engine
idled soon
Indicates that the diesel exhaust fluid tank is empty and that
the engine is restricted to idle operation.
DEF level empty Engine
idled See manual
Note: When filling the diesel exhaust fluid tank from empty, there may be a short period
before the increased diesel exhaust fluid level is registered. The system must register the
increased diesel exhaust fluid level before your vehicle will return to full power.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid System Malfunction Action
Message
Indicates that your vehicle speed will soon be restricted.
DEF fault YY MPH max in
XXXX mi
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Action
Message
The system has detected a fault that requires service. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Indicates that your vehicle speed is restricted.
DEF fault Speed limited
to YY MPH The system has detected a fault that requires service. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Indicates that the engine will soon be restricted to idle oper-
ation.
DEF fault Engine idled
soon
The system has detected a fault that requires service. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Indicates that the engine is restricted to idle operation.
DEF fault Engine idled
See manual The system has detected a fault that requires service. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Indicates that your vehicle speed will be restricted when you
restart your vehicle.
DEF level empty YY MPH
max Upon restart
The system has detected a fault that requires service. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Door Open Action
Message
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so, shift into park
(P), apply the parking brake and close the door.
Driver door ajar
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so, shift into park
(P), apply the parking brake and close the door.
Driver side rear door ajar
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so, shift into park
(P), apply the parking brake and close the door.
Passenger door ajar
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so, shift into park
(P), apply the parking brake and close the door.
Passenger side rear door
ajar
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so, shift into park
(P), apply the parking brake and close the hood.
Hood open
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so, shift into park
(P), apply the parking brake and close the door.
Rear load compartment
door ajar
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Engine
Action
Message
Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Engine fault Service now
Displays when the engine temperature is too high. Stop your
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so, switch the engine off
and allow it to cool. If the problem persists, have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
High engine temperature
Stop safely
See Engine Coolant Check (page 236).
Lighting Action
Message
Displays if a brake lamp bulb fails.
Brake lamp Bulb fault
See
Lighting (page 85).
Displays if a low beam bulb fails.
Low beam Bulb fault
See
Lighting (page 85).
Displays if an electrical malfunction occurs with the headlamp
system. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Headlamp fault Service
required
Maintenance Action
Message
Displays when the engine oil life is depleted and your vehicle
requires an oil change.
Oil change required
See
Engine Oil Check (page 234).
Displays if the system detects there is excess water in the
fuel filter.
Water detected in fuel
Service required
See
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap (page 242).
Displays if the brake fluid level is low or if there is a brake
system fault. Have your vehicle checked immediately.
Brake fluid level low
Service now
See
Brake Fluid Check (page 241).
Displays when the washer fluid is low and needs to be refilled.
Washer fluid level low
See
Washer Fluid Check (page 242).
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