
Collision Warning and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Action
Indicator
Message
You have a blocked sensor due to bad weather,
ice, mud or water in front of the radar sensor. You can typically clean the sensor to resolve.  See
Using Adaptive Cruise Control (page 185).
Amber
Front radar sensor
blocked See manual
A condition exists that the system cannot functionproperly.  See 
Using Adaptive Cruise Control (page 185).
Amber
Adaptive Cruise Not
Available
A fault with the system has occurred. Contact anauthorized dealer as soon as possible.
Amber
Collision Warning Fault
Service Required
A condition exists that the system cannot functionproperly.  See 
Collision Warning System (page
201).
Amber
Collision Warning Not
Available
A fault with the system has occurred. Contact anauthorized dealer as soon as possible.
Amber
Collision Warning Fault
Service Required
Doors Action
Message
Indicator
Message
Displays when the door(s) listed is not
completely closed and the vehicle is moving.
Red
X door open
Displays when the door(s) listed is notcompletely closed.
-
Displays when the luggage compartment is notcompletely closed and the vehicle is moving.
Red
Trunk Ajar
Displays when the luggage compartment is notcompletely closed.
-
Displays when the hood is not completelyclosed and the vehicle is moving.
Red
Hood Ajar
Displays when the hood is not completelyclosed.
-
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Engine
Action
Message
Indicator
Message
Engine service is required. Contact yourauthorized dealer.
Amber
Engine fault Service now
Displays when the engine temperature is too
high. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and allow to engine to cool. If the problem persists,
contact your authorized dealer.  See Engine
Coolant Check (page 251).
Red
High Engine Temper-
ature Stop Safely
Displays when the engine has reduced powerin order to help reduce high coolant temper- ature.
-
Power Reduced to
Lower Engine Temp
Four-Wheel Drive Action
Message
Indicator
Message
The system is not functioning correctly anddefaulted to front-wheel drive. See your
authorized dealer.  See 
Using Four-Wheel
Drive (page 158).
Amber
4WD fault Service
required
Displays when the system disables automatic-ally and enters front-wheel drive only mode to
protect driveline components.  See Using Four- Wheel Drive
 (page 158).
Amber
4WD Off
The system has overheated and defaulted tofront-wheel drive.  See 
Using Four-Wheel
Drive (page 158).
Amber
4WD temporarily
disabled
Displays when system operation has been
restored.  See Using Four-Wheel Drive (page 158
).
-
4WD restored
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Hill Start Assist
Action
Message
Indicator
Message
Displays when hill start assist is not available.
Contact your authorized dealer.  See Hill Start Assist (page 165).
Amber
Hill Start Assist Not
Available
Keyless Vehicle Action
Message
Indicator
Message
Displays to remind you that the key is in thetrunk.  See 
Keyless Starting (page 134).
Amber
Ford KeyFree Key inside
vehicle
Displayed if the key is not detected by the
system.  See 
Keyless Starting (page 134).
-
Ford KeyFree No key
detected
Displayed as a reminder to turn off the vehicle.See 
Keyless Starting (page 134).
Red
Switch ign. off Press
ENGINE Start/Stop button
Displayed as a reminder to press the brakewhile starting the vehicle.
-
Press brake to start
Displayed when a valid key is not detected
within the vehicle.  See Keyless Starting (page 134
).
Red
Ford KeyFree Key not
inside car
Displays when the key battery is low. Change
the battery as soon as possible.  See 
Remote
Control (page 50).
-
Key Battery Low Replace
Soon
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Lighting
Action
Message
Indicator
Message
Displays when the brake lamp bulb has burnedout. Contact your authorized dealer.
-
Brake Lamp Bulb Fault
Displays when the low beam headlamp bulb
has burned out. Contact your authorized dealer.
-
Low Beam Bulb Fault
Displays when an electrical system problem
occurs with the headlamp system. Contact your authorized dealer.
Amber
Headlamp fault Service
required
Maintenance Action
Message
Indicator
Message
Displays when the engine oil life is depleted andrequires a change.  See Engine Oil Check
(page 249).
-
Engine oil change due
Indicates the brake fluid level is low and the
brake system should be inspected immediately. See 
Brake Fluid Check (page 255).
Red
Brake fluid level low
Service now
MyKey Action
Message
Indicator
Message
Displays when MyKey is active.
-
MyKey active Drive
Safely
Displays when starting the vehicle and MyKeyis in use and the MyKey speed limit is on.
-
MyKey Speed Limited to
XX MPH/km/h
Displays when a MyKey is in use and the MyKeyspeed limit is on and the vehicle speed is approaching 80 mph (130 km/h).
Amber
MyKey Vehicle Near Top
Speed
Displays when a MyKey is in use and the MyKeyspeed limit is reached.
Amber
MyKey Vehicle at Top
Speed
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Action
Message
Indicator
Message
Displays when MyKey is active.
-
MyKey Check Speed
Drive Safely
Displays when a MyKey is in use and seatbeltreminder is activated.
-
MyKey Buckle Up to
Unmute Audio
Displays when a MyKey is in use and park aid isactivated.
-
MyKey Park aid cannot
be deactivated
Displays when trying to create a MyKey with akey already designated as a MyKey.
-
Key is Already a MyKey
Displays when you are programming a MyKey.
-
Hold key next to symbol
on steering column
Displays when you are programming a MyKey.
-
MyKey ESC cannot be
deactivated
Park Aid Action
Message
Indicator
Message
Displays when the system has detected a
condition that requires service. Contact your
authorized dealer. See Principle of Operation
(page 170).
Amber
Parking aid malfunction
Service required
Park Brake Action
Message
Indicator
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 your authorized dealer.
Red
Park brake applied
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Action
Message
Indicator
Message
Displays when one or more tires on your vehiclehave low tire pressure.  See Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (page 291).
Amber
Tire Pressure Low
Displays when the tire pressure monitoring
system is malfunctioning. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your
authorized dealer.
 See Tire Pressure Monit-
oring System (page 291).
Amber
Tire Pressure Monitor
Fault
Displayed when a tire pressure sensor is
malfunctioning, or your spare tire is in use. If the warning stays on or continues to come on,contact your authorized dealer as soon aspossible.  See 
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (page 291).
Amber
Tire Pressure Sensor
Fault
Traction Control Action
Message
Indicator
Message
Displays when the traction control system hasbeen switched off.  See 
Using Traction
Control (page 167).
-
Traction Control Off
Trailer Action
Message
Indicator
Message
Displays when the trailer sway control has
detected a trailer sway.  See 
Trailer Sway
Control (page 212).
-
Trailer Sway Reduce
Speed
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See Heated Seats (page 124).
Switching Maximum Air
Conditioning On and Off Turn the temperature control
counterclockwise to the lowest
setting, then select a blower
motor speed.
Switching Maximum Defrost On
and Off Turn the temperature control
clockwise to the highest setting,
then select a blower motor
speed.
You can also use this setting to defog and
clear the windshield of a thin covering of
ice. The heated rear window also turns on
when you select maximum defrost.
Note: To prevent window fogging, you
cannot select recirculated air when
maximum defrost is on.
Switching Recirculated Air On and
Off Press and release the button to
switch between outside air and
recirculated air.
The air currently in the passenger
compartment recirculates. This may
reduce the time needed to cool the interior,
when used with A/C, and reduce unwanted
odors from entering your vehicle.
Note: Recirculated air may turn off, or
prevent you from switching on, in all air flow
modes except MAX A/C to reduce the risk
of fogging. Recirculation may also turn on
and off in various air distribution control
combinations during hot weather in order
to improve cooling efficiency. AUTOMATIC CLIMATE
CONTROL
Directing the Airflow Press and release the button to
direct airflow to the windshield
air vents and de-mister.
Press and release the button to
direct airflow to the instrument
panel air vents.
Press and release the button to
direct airflow to the footwell air
vents.
You can direct air through any combination
of these air vents.
Setting the Blower Motor Speed Press and release + or - to adjust
the volume of air circulated in
the vehicle.
Setting the Temperature Turn the control on the left-hand side of
the climate control to set the left-hand
temperature.
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Note:
This control also sets the right-hand
side temperature when you switch off dual
zone mode.
Turn the control on the right-hand side of
the climate control to set the right-hand
temperature.
Switching Auto Mode On and Off Press and release the button to
switch on automatic operation,
then set the temperature.
The system adjusts the blower motor
speed, air distribution, air conditioning
operation, and outside or recirculated air
to reach and maintain the temperature you
have set.
Switching the Air Conditioning On
and Off Press and release the button to
switch the air conditioning on or
off.
Use air conditioning with recirculated air
to improve cooling performance and
efficiency.
Note: In certain conditions, for example,
maximum defrost, the air conditioning
compressor may continue to operate even
though you switch off the air conditioning.
Switching the Climate Control On
and Off Press and release the button.
Switching the Heated Seats On
and Off Press and release the button to
cycle through the various heat
settings and off.
See Heated Seats (page 124). Switching Maximum Air
Conditioning On and Off Press and release the button for
maximum cooling.
The left-hand and right-hand settings set
to LO, recirculated air flows through the
instrument panel air vents, air conditioning
turns on and the blower motor adjusts to
the highest speed.
Switching Maximum Defrost On
and Off Press and release the button to
switch on maximum defrost.
The left-hand and right-hand settings set
to HI, air flows through the windshield air
vents, and the blower motor adjusts to the
highest speed. You can also use this setting
to defog and clear the windshield of a thin
covering of ice. The heated rear window
also turns on when you select maximum
defrost.
Note: To prevent window fogging, you
cannot select recirculated air when
maximum defrost is on.
Switching Recirculated Air On and
Off Press and release the button to
switch between outside air and
recirculated air.
The air currently in the passenger
compartment recirculates. This may
reduce the time needed to cool the interior,
when used with A/C, and reduce unwanted
odors from entering your vehicle.
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