
Introduction
About This Manual
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Symbols Glossary ............................................
7
Data Recording .................................................
9
Perchlorate .......................................................
13
Ford Credit ........................................................
13
Replacement Parts Recommendation ........................................................................\
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14
Special Notices ...............................................
14
Mobile Communications Equipment ........................................................................\
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15
Export Unique Options ................................
15
Environment
Protecting the Environment .......................
17
At a Glance
Instrument Panel ...........................................
18
Child Safety
General Information .....................................
20
Installing Child Restraints ...........................
21
Booster Seats ..................................................
31
Child Restraint Positioning ........................
33
Child Safety Locks ........................................
35
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation ..................................
37
Fastening the Seatbelts .............................
38
Seatbelt Height Adjustment .....................
42
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime ............................................................
43
Seatbelt Reminder .......................................
43
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance ...............................................
45
Seatbelt Extension .......................................
45
Personal Safety System ™
Personal Safety System ™.........................
47 Supplementary Restraints
System
Principle of Operation .................................
48
Driver and Passenger Airbags ..................
49
Front Passenger Sensing System ...........
50
Side Airbags ....................................................
52
Safety Canopy ™............................................
53
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator .......
54
Airbag Disposal ..............................................
55
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio Frequencies .................................................
56
Remote Control .............................................
56
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control ........................................................................\
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63
MyKey ™
Principle of Operation .................................
64
Creating a MyKey ..........................................
65
Clearing All MyKeys ......................................
66
Checking MyKey System Status .............
66
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems ........................................................
67
MyKey – Troubleshooting ..........................
67
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking ...............................
69
Keyless Entry ...................................................
72
Liftgate
Manual Liftgate ..............................................
76
Power Liftgate .................................................
77
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System .........................
81
Anti-Theft Alarm ...........................................
83
Power Running Boards
Using Power Running Boards ...................
85
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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
You can use the power door lock control
or the remote control to lock and unlock
your vehicle.
Power Door Locks
The power door lock control is on the driver
and front passenger door panels.
Unlock.
A
Lock.
B
Door Lock Switch Inhibitor
When you electronically lock your vehicle,
the power door lock switch and interior
trunk release switch will not operate after
20 seconds.  You must unlock your vehicle
with the remote control or keyless keypad,
or switch the ignition on, to restore function
to these switches.  You can switch this
feature on or off in the information display.
Note: Switch the ignition on and off after
changing the setting in the information
display.
Rear Door Unlocking and Opening
Pull the interior door handle twice to
unlock and open a rear door.  The first pull
unlocks the door and the second pull
opens the door. Remote Control
You can use the remote control at any
time.  The liftgate release button only
operates when the speed is less than
3 mph (5 km/h).
Unlocking the Doors (Two-Stage
Unlock) Press the button to unlock the
driver door.
Press the button again within three
seconds to unlock all doors.  The direction
indicators will flash.
Note: If the system does not function, use
the key blade to lock and unlock your
vehicle.
Reprogramming the Unlocking Function
Note:  When you press the unlock button,
either all the doors unlock, or only the driver
door unlocks.  Pressing the unlock button
again unlocks all the doors.
Press and hold the unlock and lock buttons
on the remote control simultaneously for
at least four seconds with the ignition off.
The direction indicators flash twice to
confirm the change.  The unlocking mode
applies to the remote control, keyless entry
keypad and intelligent access.  You can
also change between the unlocking modes
using the information display.  See
General Information
 (page 113).
To return to the original unlocking function,
repeat the process.
Locking the Doors Press the button to lock all
doors.  The direction indicators
will flash.
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Smart Unlocks for Integrated
Keyhead Transmitter (If Equipped)
This helps to prevent you from locking
yourself out of your vehicle if the key is still
in the ignition.
When you open one of the front doors and
lock your vehicle with the power door lock
control, all doors lock then unlock and the
horn sounds twice if the key is still in the
ignition.
You can still lock your vehicle with the key
in the ignition by:
• Using the manual lock on the door.
• Locking the driver door with a key.
• Using the keyless entry keypad.
• Pressing the lock button on another
remote control.
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent
Access Keys
 (If Equipped)
This helps to prevent you from locking your
key inside the passenger compartment or
rear cargo area.
When you electronically lock your vehicle
with any door open, the transmission is in
park (P) and the ignition is off, the system
searches for an intelligent access key
inside your vehicle after you close the last
door.  If the system finds a key, all of the
doors will immediately unlock and the horn
will sound twice, indicating that a key is
inside.
You can override the smart unlock feature
and intentionally lock the intelligent access
key inside your vehicle. To do this, lock your vehicle after you have
closed all the doors by:
•
Using the keyless entry keypad.
• Pressing the lock button on another
intelligent access key.
• Touching the locking area on the front
of the door handle with another
intelligent access key in your hand.
When you open one of the front doors and
lock your vehicle using the power door lock
control, all doors lock then unlock if:
• The ignition is on.
• The ignition is off and the transmission
is not in park (P).
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
with the Key Blade
A key cylinder is located under the driver
side door handle. You can use your key
blade to manually lock and unlock the
driver side door. See Remote Control
(page 56).
Autolock
 (If Equipped)
Autolock locks all the doors when:
• All doors are closed.
• The ignition is on.
• You shift into any gear putting your
vehicle in motion.
• Your vehicle reaches a speed greater
than 
12 mph (20 km/h).
Autolock repeats when:
• You open then close any door while the
ignition is on and your vehicle speed is
9 mph (15 km/h)
 or lower.
• Your vehicle reaches a speed greater
than 
12 mph (20 km/h).
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Autounlock
Autounlock unlocks all the doors when:
•
The ignition is on, all the doors are
closed, and your vehicle has been
moving at a speed greater than 12 mph
(20 km/h).
• Your vehicle comes to a stop and you
switch the ignition off, or to the
accessory position.
• You open the driver door within 10
minutes of switching the ignition off or
to accessory.
Note: The doors do not autounlock if you
electronically lock your vehicle after you
switch the ignition off and before you open
the driver door.
Enabling or Disabling Autounlock
You can enable or disable the autounlock
feature in the information display or an
authorized dealer can do it for you.  See
General Information
 (page 113).
Illuminated Entry
 (If Equipped)
The interior lamps and some exterior
lamps illuminate when you unlock the
doors with the remote control.
The lamps turn off if:
• The ignition is on.
• You press the remote control lock
button.
• 25 seconds have elapsed.
The lamps do not turn off if:
• You turn them on with the lamp
control.
• Any door is open.
Illuminated Exit
The interior lamps and some exterior
lamps illuminate when all doors are closed
and you switch the ignition off. The lamps turn off if all the doors remain
closed and:
•
25 seconds have elapsed.
• You press the push button ignition
switch.
Battery Saver
If you leave the courtesy lamps, interior
lamps or headlamps on, the battery saver
shuts them off 10 minutes after you switch
the ignition off.
Battery Saver for Intelligent Access
Keys
If you leave the ignition switched on, it
shuts off when it detects a certain amount
of battery drain, or after 45 minutes.
KEYLESS ENTRY
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD
The keypad is near the driver window.  It
illuminates when touched.
Note:  If you enter your entry code too fast
on the keypad, the unlock function may not
work.  Enter your entry code again more
slowly.
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Arming the Alarm
The alarm is ready to arm when there is
not a key in the ignition. Lock your vehicle
using the remote control or keyless entry
keypad. You can also lock your vehicle
using the lock sensor on the exterior door
handle if your vehicle is equipped with
intelligent access.  See Locking and
Unlocking (page 69).
The direction indicators flash once after
you lock your vehicle. This indicates the
alarm is in the pre-armed mode. It fully
arms after 20 seconds.
Disarming the Alarm
Disarm the alarm by any of the following
actions:
• Press the power door unlock button
within the 20-second pre-armed mode.
• Unlock the doors with the remote
control or keyless entry keypad. If
equipped with intelligent access, you
can use the unlock sensor on the
exterior door handle.  See 
Locking and
Unlocking (page 69).
• Switch the ignition on or start your
vehicle.
• Use a key in the driver door lock
cylinder to unlock your vehicle, then
switch the ignition on within 12
seconds.
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If the power rear seat is disabled after 10
minutes, you can enable the seat by:
•
Opening any door.
• Pressing the unlock button on the key
fob.
• Pressing any keyless entry keypad
button.
• Switching the ignition on.
Folding Down the Rear Seats to the
Load Floor WARNING: To prevent possible
damage to the seat or seatbelts, make
sure that the seatbelts are not fastened
before folding the seatback. WARNING: 
Do not place cargo or
any objects behind the seatback before
returning it to the original position.
The third-row seats have obstacle
detection that prevents the seats from
folding or returning if they are obstructed.
Reclining the Third Row Power Seats WARNING: 
Do not recline a rear
seat on which a child restraint is
installed. Failure to follow this instruction
could reduce the effectiveness of the
child restraint.
The third-row power recline buttons are
on the quarter trim panel on each side of
the vehicle. Moves the seat backrest
rearward.
A
Moves the seat backrest
forward.
B
HEATED SEATS
 (IF EQUIPPED)
Front Seats WARNING: People who are unable
to feel pain to their skin because of
advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes,
spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol
use, exhaustion or other physical
conditions, must exercise care when
using the heated seat. The heated seat
may cause burns even at low
temperatures, especially if used for long
periods of time. Do not place anything
on the seat that insulates against heat,
such as a blanket or cushion. This may
cause the heated seat to overheat. Do
not puncture the seat with pins, needles
or other pointed objects. This may
damage the heating element which may
cause the heated seat to overheat. An
overheated seat may cause serious
personal injury.
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4.
Once the transmission is in neutral (N)
or stay in neutral mode, switch the
engine off but leave the ignition in the
on position. The information display
shows a Transmission Not in Park
message.
Note: If your vehicle has intelligent access,
you can keep your vehicle on while switching
the engine off by pressing the
START/STOP
 button two times slowly
without pressing the brake pedal.
5. Press and hold the brake pedal.
6. Enable neutral tow through the information display by selecting
Settings
 from the menu. See General
Information (page 113).
7. Then select 
Advanced Settings.
8. Then select 
Vehicle.
9. Then select 
Neutral Tow.
10. Press and hold the 
OK button until
the information display confirms
neutral tow is enabled.
Note: If completed successfully, the
information display shows 
Neutral Tow
Enabled Leave Transmission in Neutral.
This indicates that your vehicle is safe to
tow with all wheels on the ground.
Note: If you do not see the message in the
display, you must perform the procedure
again from the beginning.
Note: You may hear an audible noise as the
transfer case shifts into its neutral position.
This is normal.
11. Leave the transmission in neutral (N).
If your vehicle has intelligent access,
press the engine 
START/STOP
button once without pressing the
brake pedal to switch the ignition off.
You do not need to leave your keys in
the vehicle. You can lock and unlock
your vehicle as you normally do. If
your vehicle has a physical ignition
key, turn the ignition as far as it can
go toward the off position. It does not turn to the off position when the
transmission is in neutral (N). You
must leave the key in the ignition
when towing. To lock and unlock your
vehicle, use the keyless entry keypad
or an extra set of keys.
12. Release the brake pedal. WARNING: 
Do not disconnect the
battery during recreational towing. It
prevents the transfer case from shifting
properly and may cause the vehicle to
roll, even if the transmission is in park
(P). WARNING: 
Shifting the transfer
case to its neutral position for
recreational towing may cause the
vehicle to roll, even if the transmission is
in park (P). It may injure the driver and
others. Make sure you press the foot
brake and the vehicle is in a secure, safe
position when you shift to neutral (N).
Note: Failing to put the transfer case in its
neutral position may damage vehicle
components.
Note: You can check four-wheel-down
towing status at any time by opening the
driver door or turning the ignition to the
accessory or on position and verifying the
message displays in the cluster.
Exiting Four-wheel-down Towing
To exit four-wheel-down towing and return
the transfer case to its 
2H position:
1. With your vehicle still properly secured
to the tow vehicle, start the engine.
2. After starting your vehicle, switch the engine off but leave the key in the on
position.
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For a complete listing of the accessories
that are available for your vehicle, please
contact your authorized dealer or visit the
online store web site:
Web Address (United States)
www.Accessories.Ford.com Web Address (Canada)
www.Accessories.Ford.ca
Ford Motor Company will repair or replace
any properly authorized dealer-installed
Ford Original Accessory found to be
defective in factory-supplied materials or
workmanship during the warranty period,
as well as any component damaged by the
defective accessories. Ford Accessories
are available for your vehicle through an
authorized Ford dealer.
Ford Motor Company will warranty your
Ford Original Accessory through the
warranty that provides the greatest
benefit:
• 24 months, unlimited mileage.
• The remainder of your new vehicle
limited warranty.
Contact an authorized dealer for details
and a copy of the warranty.
Exterior Style
• Keyless entry.
• Side window deflectors*.
• Sill plates.
• Splash guards. Interior Style
•
Floor liners.
• Rear seat entertainment system* (not
compatible with power head
restraints).
• Seat covers.
Lifestyle
• Ash cup or coin holder.
• Cargo organization and management.
• Interior light kit.
• In-vehicle safe*.
• Portable audio speaker*.
• Roof rack and carriers*.
• SUV camping tent*.
• Tablet holder.
• Trailer hitches, wiring harnesses and
accessories.
Peace of Mind
• Back-up alarm.
• Hood deflector.
• Park assist sensors.
• Remote start.
• Roadside assistance kit*.
• Vehicle security system.
• Wheel locks.
• Window sunscreen*.
*Ford Licensed Accessory. The accessory
manufacturer designs, develops and
therefore warrants Ford Licensed
Accessories, and does not design or test
these accessories to Ford Motor Company
engineering requirements. Contact an
authorized Ford dealer for the accessory
manufacturer's limited warranty details
and request a copy of the Ford Licensed
Accessories product limited warranty from
the accessory manufacturer.
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