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Do not use the system in these conditions because it may not detectany vehicles ahead.Water, snow or ice on the surface of the road may interfere with theradar signals.
Wait a short time or switch to normal cruise control.You are in a desert or remote area with no other vehicles and noroadside objects.
Due to the nature of radar technology, it is possible to get a blockage warning with no actual block. This happens, for example, when drivingin sparse rural or desert environments. A false blocked condition either self clears, or clears after you restart your vehicle.
Switching to Normal Cruise Control
WARNING
Normal cruise control will not brakewhen your vehicle is approachingslower vehicles. Always be aware of whichmode you have selected and apply thebrakes when necessary.
You can change from adaptive cruise controlto normal cruise control through theinformation display.
The cruise control indicator lightreplaces the adaptive cruisecontrol indicator light if you selectnormal cruise control. The gap setting doesnot display, and the system does not respondto lead vehicles. Automatic braking remainsactive to maintain set speed.
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3. Once the disabled vehicle has beenstarted, run both vehicle engines for anadditional three minutes beforedisconnecting the jumper cables.
Removing the Jumper Cables
Remove the jumper cables in the reverseorder that they were connected.
1. Remove the negative (-) jumper cablefrom the disabled vehicle.
2. Remove the jumper cable on thenegative (-) terminal of the boostervehicle battery.
3. Remove the jumper cable from thepositive (+) terminal of the booster vehiclebattery.
4. Remove the jumper cable from thepositive (+) terminal of the disabledvehicle battery.
5. Allow the engine to idle for at least oneminute.
POST-CRASH ALERT SYSTEM
The system flashes the direction indicatorsand sounds the horn (intermittently) in theevent of a serious impact that deploys anairbag (front, side, side curtain or SafetyCanopy) or the seatbelt pretensioners.
The horn and indicators turn off when:
•You press the hazard control button.
•You press the panic button on the remoteentry transmitter (if equipped).
•Your vehicle runs out of power.
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as possible. Use of any tire or wheel notrecommended by Ford can affect thesafety and performance of your vehicle,which could result in an increased riskof loss of vehicle control, vehiclerollover, personal injury and death.
To reduce the risk of serious injury,when mounting replacement tiresand wheels, you should not exceed themaximum pressure indicated on thesidewall of the tire to set the beadswithout additional precautions listedbelow. If the beads do not seat at themaximum pressure indicated,re-lubricate and try again.
When inflating the tire for mountingpressures up to 20 psi (136 kPa)
greater than the maximum pressure onthe tire sidewall, the followingprecautions must be taken to protectthe person mounting the tire:
1. Make sure that you have the correcttire and wheel size.
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2. Lubricate the tire bead and wheelbead seat area again.
3. Stand at a minimum of 12 ft (3.66 m)away from the wheel and tire assembly.
4. Use both eye and ear protection.
For a mounting pressure more than20 psi (1.38 bar) greater than themaximum pressure, a Ford dealer orother tire service professional should dothe mounting.
Always inflate steel carcass tires with aremote air fill with the person inflatingstanding at a minimum of 12 ft (3.66 m)away from the wheel and tire assembly.
Important: Remember to replace thewheel valve stems when the road tiresare replaced on your vehicle.
The two front tires or two rear tiresshould generally be replaced as a pair.
The tire pressure sensors mounted inthe wheels (originally installed on yourvehicle) are not designed to be used inaftermarket wheels.
The use of wheels or tires notrecommended by Ford Motor Companymay affect the operation of your tirepressure monitoring system.
If the tire pressure monitoring systemindicator is flashing, the system ismalfunctioning. Your replacement tiremight be incompatible with your tirepressure monitoring system, or somecomponent of the system may bedamaged.
Safety Practices
WARNINGS
If your vehicle is stuck in snow,mud or sand, do not rapidly spinthe tires; spinning the tires can tear thetire and cause an explosion. A tire canexplode in as little as three to fiveseconds.
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In California (U.S. Only)................................281Information Display Control.........................92Information Displays......................................118General Information.............................................118
Information Messages.................................125Active Park............................................................125Adaptive Cruise Control....................................126Adaptive Steering................................................127AdvanceTrac™.......................................................127Airbag.....................................................................128Alarm......................................................................128Automatic Engine Shutdown............................128AWD........................................................................129Battery and Charging System..........................130Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic AlertSystem................................................................131Collision Warning System..................................132Doors and Locks..................................................132Driver Alert............................................................133Fuel.........................................................................133Hill Start Assist.....................................................134Keys and Intelligent Access..............................134Lane Keeping System........................................135Maintenance.........................................................136MyKey.....................................................................137Park Aid..................................................................138
Park Brake.............................................................138Power Steering....................................................139Remote Start.........................................................140Seats.......................................................................140Starting System ...................................................140Tire Pressure Monitoring System.....................141Traction Control....................................................141Transmission.........................................................142
Installing Child Restraints..............................21Child Seats..............................................................21Using Lap and Shoulder Belts............................21Using Lower Anchors and Tethers forCHildren (LATCH).............................................27Using Tether Straps..............................................29
Instrument Cluster...........................................111Instrument Lighting Dimmer........................98Instrument Panel Overview...........................17Interior Lamps................................................102Front Interior Lamp.............................................102Rear Interior Lamp...............................................103
Interior Mirror.................................................108Auto-Dimming Mirror..........................................108
Introduction.........................................................7
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Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................276Connecting the Jumper Cables......................277
Jump Starting.......................................................277Preparing Your Vehicle.....................................276Removing the Jumper Cables.........................278
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Keyless Entry....................................................77SECURICODE™ Keyless Entry Keypad.............77
Keyless Starting..............................................171Ignition Modes.......................................................171
Keys and Remote Controls..........................58
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Lane Keeping System.................................239Switching the System On and Off..................239
Liftgate...............................................................80Lighting Control..............................................96Headlamp Flasher.................................................97Headlamp High Beam.........................................97
Lighting..............................................................96General Information.............................................96
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services......12Lincoln Protect...............................................514Lincoln Protect (CANADA ONLY)....................515Lincoln Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S.Only)...................................................................514
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Load CarriersSee: Roof Racks and Load Carriers...............258
Load Carrying................................................257Load Limit.......................................................259Special Loading Instructions for Owners ofPick-up Trucks and Utility-typeVehicles............................................................263Vehicle Loading - with and without aTrailer................................................................259
Locking and Unlocking..................................72Activating Intelligent Access..............................74Autolock..................................................................75Auto Relock............................................................75Autounlock..............................................................76Battery Saver..........................................................76Illuminated Entry....................................................76Illuminated Exit......................................................76Locking and Unlocking the Doors with theKey Blade............................................................73Power Door Locks................................................72Remote Control.....................................................72Smart Unlocks for Intelligent AccessKeys......................................................................75
Luggage Covers...........................................258Lug NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................373
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Maintenance..................................................308General Information...........................................308
Manual Liftgate................................................80Closing the Liftgate...............................................81Opening the Liftgate............................................80
Memory Function...........................................157Easy Entry and Exit Feature..............................159Linking a PreSet Position to your RemoteControl or Intelligent Access Key Fob.......158Saving a PreSet Position...................................158
Message CenterSee: Information Displays..................................118
MirrorsSee: Heated Windows and Mirrors.................148See: Windows and Mirrors................................104
Mobile Communications Equipment...........14Moonroof.........................................................109Bounce-Back.........................................................110Opening and Closing the Moonroof...............110
Motorcraft Parts - 2.7L EcoBoost™............383Motorcraft Parts - 3.7L.................................384MyKey Troubleshooting................................70MyKey™..............................................................65Principle of Operation.........................................65
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Navigation.......................................................461cityseeker.............................................................470Destination Mode...............................................462Map Mode.............................................................461Navigation Map Updates...................................471Navigation Menu.................................................467SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.......................471SYNC AppLink.....................................................470Waypoints.............................................................469
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..............521Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™..............................521Normal Maintenance Intervals........................522
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Oil Change Indicator Reset.........................315Oil CheckSee: Engine Oil Check.......................................314
Opening and Closing the Hood...............308Closing the Hood...............................................309Opening the Hood.............................................308
Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature.....................................................286Obtaining a French Owner’s Manual............286
Overhead Console........................................170
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Parking Aids...................................................210Principle of Operation........................................210
Passive Anti-Theft System............................86SecuriLock™............................................................86
PATSSee: Passive Anti-Theft System........................86
Perchlorate........................................................12Personal Safety System™..............................46How Does the Personal Safety SystemWork?...................................................................46
Phone..............................................................453During a Phone Call...........................................458Making Calls.........................................................457Pairing Your Cell Phone for the FirstTime...................................................................453Phone Menu........................................................454Receiving Calls....................................................458Smartphone Connectivity................................460Text Messaging...................................................459
Post-Crash Alert System.............................278Power Door LocksSee: Locking and Unlocking..............................72
Power Liftgate...................................................81Hands-Free Feature.............................................84Obstacle Detection..............................................84Opening and Closing the Liftgate....................82
Setting the Liftgate Open Height.....................83Stopping the Liftgate Movement......................83
Power Seats....................................................154Multi-Contour Front Seats With Active Motion.............................................................................156Power Lumbar......................................................156
Power Windows.............................................104Accessory Delay..................................................105Bounce-Back........................................................104One-Touch Down................................................104One-Touch Up......................................................104Window Lock........................................................105
Pre-Collision Assist.......................................251Using the Pre-Collision Assist System..........252
Protecting the Environment..........................16
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Rear Parking Aid............................................210Obstacle Distance Indicator..............................211
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................162Rear Seats.......................................................159Adjusting the Rear Seats...................................159
Rear Under Floor Storage..........................257Cargo Management System............................257In-floor storage - second row..........................257
Rear View Camera.......................................223Camera Guidelines............................................224
Manual Zoom......................................................225Obstacle Distance Indicator............................225Rear Camera Delay............................................225Using the Rear View Camera System...........223
Rear View CameraSee: Rear View Camera....................................223
Rear Window Wiper and Washers..............95Rear Window Washer..........................................95
Recommended Towing Weights..............265Reduced Engine Performance...................271Refueling.........................................................180System Warnings.................................................182
Remote Control...............................................58Car Finder...............................................................62Intelligent Access Key.........................................58Memory Feature....................................................64Remote Start..........................................................62Replacing the Battery..........................................60Sounding the Panic Alarm..................................62
Remote Start...................................................149Automatic Settings..............................................149
Repairing Minor Paint Damage.................339Replacement Parts Recommendation........13Collision Repairs.....................................................13Scheduled Maintenance and MechanicalRepairs.................................................................13Warranty on Replacement Parts.........................13
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Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl............................................................64Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly)..............................................................287Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)......286Roadside Assistance...................................274Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting RoadsideAssistance........................................................275Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside AssistanceProgram Coverage........................................275Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using RoadsideAssistance........................................................275Vehicles Sold in the United States: GettingRoadside Assistance.....................................274Vehicles Sold in the United States: UsingRoadside Assistance.....................................274
Roadside Emergencies...............................274Roof Racks and Load Carriers..................258Running-InSee: Breaking-In..................................................271
Running Out of Fuel......................................178Adding Fuel From a Portable FuelContainer...........................................................179Filling a Portable Fuel Container.....................179
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Safety Precautions........................................177Scheduled Maintenance Record.............529Scheduled Maintenance..............................517Seatbelt Extension.........................................45Seatbelt Height Adjustment..........................41Seatbelt Reminder..........................................43Belt-Minder™...........................................................43
Seatbelts...........................................................36Principle of Operation..........................................36
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime..............................................................42Conditions of operation......................................42
Seats.................................................................150Security.............................................................86Settings...........................................................475911 Assist...............................................................483Ambient Lighting................................................492Bluetooth..............................................................478Clock......................................................................478Display...................................................................494General.................................................................489Media Player........................................................476Mobile Apps.........................................................488Navigation............................................................485Phone.....................................................................479Radio......................................................................484SiriusXM................................................................485Sound....................................................................475
Valet Mode...........................................................495Vehicle..................................................................492Voice Control.......................................................494Wi-Fi & Hotspot...................................................490
Side Airbags.....................................................53Side Sensing System...................................212Obstacle Distance Indicator.............................213
Sitting in the Correct Position....................150Snow ChainsSee: Using Snow Chains..................................368
Special Notices.................................................13New Vehicle Limited Warranty...........................13On Board Diagnostics Data LinkConnector............................................................14Special Instructions...............................................13
Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance...............................................525Exceptions............................................................527
Speed ControlSee: Cruise Control...........................................229
Stability Control............................................208Principle of Operation.......................................208
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................172Automatic Engine Shutdown............................174Failure to Start......................................................173Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes...................175Important Ventilating Information....................175Keyless Starting...................................................172
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Universal Garage Door Opener................163HomeLink Wireless Control System...............163
USB Port.........................................................404Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................230Automatic Cancellation.....................................233Blocked Sensor...................................................235Canceling the Set Speed.................................233Changing the Set Speed..................................233Detection Issues.................................................234Following a Vehicle.............................................231Hilly Condition Usage.......................................233Overriding the Set Speed................................232Resuming the Set Speed..................................233Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed................231Setting the Gap Distance.................................232Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off.........233Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On.........230Switching to Normal Cruise Control..............236System Not Available........................................235
Using All-Wheel Drive..................................193Driving In Special Conditions With All-WheelDrive (AWD)......................................................193
Using Cruise Control...................................229Switching Cruise Control Off...........................230Switching Cruise Control On...........................229
Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems..........................................................70Using Snow Chains......................................368
Using Stability Control................................209Using Summer Tires....................................367Using Traction Control................................206Switching the System Off.................................206System Indicator Lights and Messages.......206Using a Switch....................................................206Using the Information Display Controls.......206
Using Voice Recognition............................425Audio Voice Commands...................................427Climate Voice Commands................................428Mobile App Voice Commands........................433Navigation Voice Commands...........................431Phone Voice Commands..................................428SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link VoiceCommands.......................................................433Voice Settings Commands...............................434
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program(Canada Only).............................................283
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Vehicle Care..................................................333General Information...........................................333
Vehicle Certification Label.........................385Vehicle Identification Number..................385Vehicle Storage............................................340Battery....................................................................341Body.......................................................................340
Brakes.....................................................................341Cooling system....................................................341Engine.....................................................................341Fuel system...........................................................341General.................................................................340Miscellaneous.......................................................341Removing Vehicle From Storage.....................341Tires........................................................................341
VentilationSee: Climate Control..........................................145
VINSee: Vehicle Identification Number...............385
Voice Control....................................................91
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Warning Lamps and Indicators...................113Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator....................113Adaptive Steering.................................................113Airbag Warning Lamp..........................................114Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp.........114Auto Hold Active..................................................114Auto Hold Unavailable........................................114Automatic High Beam Control..........................114Battery.....................................................................114Blind Spot Information System Indicator........114Brake System Warning Lamp............................114Cruise Control Indicator......................................114
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