Rear Direction Indicator and
Reversing Lamp
1.
Switch all of the lamps and the ignition
off.
2. Use a suitable tool, for example a screwdriver, to carefully remove the
screw covers.
3. Remove the retaining bolts from the lamp assembly.
4. Gently pull the lamp assembly away from the vehicle.
5. Release the wire from the securing clip.
6. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
and remove it.
7. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out. Reverse lamp.
A
Rear direction indicator.
B
LED Lamps (If Equipped)
LED lamps are not serviceable items. See
an authorized dealer if they fail.
The following lamps are LED:
• Front fog lamps.
• Rear fog lamps.
• Front side marker lamps.
• Front signature lamps.
• Daytime running lamps.
• Headlamp high beam.
• Headlamp low beam.
• Side direction indicator.
• Rear side marker lamp.
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E203702
5
6
A
Power (Watt)
Specification
Lamp
LED
LED
Daytime running lamps.
LED
LED
Headlamp low beam.
55
9005LL
Headlamp high beam (halogen).
LED
LED
Headlamp high beam (LED).
LED
LED
Front fog lamps.
LED
LED
Side direction indicator.
LED
LED
Rear side marker lamp.
LED
LED
Brake and rear lamp.
LED
LED
Central high mounted brake lamp.
21
WY21W
Rear direction indicator.
21
W21W
Reversing lamps.
5
W5W
License plate lamp.
Note: LED lamps are not serviceable. See an authorized dealer if they fail.
Interior Lamps Power (Watt)
Specification
Lamp
4
194
Glove compartment lamp.
5
W5W
Interior lamp.
-
A6224PF
Vanity mirror lamp.
5
W5W
Overhead console lamp.
LED
LED
Rear dome lamp.
LED
LED
Luggage compartment lamp.
Note: LED lamps are not serviceable. See an authorized dealer if they fail.
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Using Seek, Fast Forward and
Reverse............................................................. 368
Using the Display Control............................... 367
Using the Number Block................................. 368
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD.................................................364
Adjusting the Volume...................................... 365
Changing Radio Stations................................ 365
Ejecting the CD................................................... 365
Inserting a CD...................................................... 365
Selecting the Audio Modes............................ 365
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off........365
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse............................................................. 365
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/ FM/CD...........................................................363
Accessing the Sound Settings...................... 363
Adjusting the Volume...................................... 364
Changing Radio Stations................................ 364
Ejecting the CD................................................... 364
Inserting a CD..................................................... 364
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off........364
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse............................................................. 364
Autolamps........................................................85 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................ 85
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD....................132
Directing Air to the Footwell Air
Vents................................................................... 132
Directing Air to the Instrument Panel Air Vents................................................................... 132
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................. 132
Setting the Temperature.................................. 132
Switching Auto Mode On and Off................132
Switching Defrost On and Off........................ 133
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off........................................................................\
133
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off............................................................... 133
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off........................................................................\
133
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off........................................................................\
133
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
133Switching the Climate Control On and
Off........................................................................\
133
Switching the Heated Seats On and Off........................................................................\
133
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Sony AM/FM/CD...........................130
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................. 130
Setting the Temperature................................. 130
Switching Auto Mode On and Off.................131
Switching Defrost On and Off......................... 131
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off........................................................................\
. 131
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off................................................................ 131
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off........................................................................\
132
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off........................................................................\
132
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
. 131
Switching the Climate Controlled Seats On and Off................................................................ 131
Switching the Climate Control On and Off........................................................................\
. 131
Switching the Heated Seats On and Off........................................................................\
. 131
Automatic High Beam Control..................87 Automatic High Beam Indicator.................... 88
Switching the System On and Off.................87
Automatic Transmission...........................184 Brake-Shift Interlock Override...................... 186
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow................................................................... 187
SelectShift Automatic ™
Transmission................................................... 185
Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission............................ 184
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 2.3L EcoBoost™
.......................................293
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™............293
Adding Transmission Fluid ............................ 294
Checking the Transmission Fluid Level................................................................... 293
Autowipers.......................................................82 Autowipers Settings............................................ 83
Auxiliary Power Points................................162 110 Volt AC Power Point................................... 162
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Hints on Controlling the Interior
Climate..........................................................134
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather............................................................. 136
General Hints....................................................... 134
Quickly Cooling the Interior............................. 135
Quickly Heating the Interior............................ 135
Recommended Settings for Cooling...........136
Recommended Settings for Heating..........135
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................193
Home Screen................................................426
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........282
I
Ignition Switch
...............................................166
In California (U.S. Only)............................265
Information Display Control......................80
Information Displays
...................................104
General Information.......................................... 104
Information Messages
.................................115
4WD........................................................................\
.. 116
Adaptive Cruise Control.................................... 116
AdvanceTrac ™..................................................... 116
Alarm........................................................................\
117
Automatic Engine Shutdown.......................... 117
Automatic High Beam Control........................ 117
Battery and Charging System......................... 118
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System..................................................... 118
Brake System........................................................ 119
Doors and Locks.................................................. 119
Driver Alert.............................................................. 119
Electronic Stability Control............................. 120
Engine..................................................................... 120
Fuel........................................................................\
.. 120
Hill Descent Control.......................................... 120
Hill Start Assist..................................................... 121
Keys and Intelligent Access............................. 121
Lane Keeping System........................................ 122
Maintenance......................................................... 122
MyKey...................................................................... 123
Park Aid.................................................................. 124
Park Brake.............................................................. 124
Power Steering.................................................... 124
Pre-Collision Assist............................................ 125Remote Start........................................................
125
Seats........................................................................\
125
Starting System.................................................. 126
Terrain Management System......................... 126
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................. 126
Traction Control................................................... 127
Trailer....................................................................... 127
Transmission......................................................... 127
Installing Child Restraints............................19 Child Seats............................................................... 19
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts......................... 20
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................ 25
Using Tether Straps............................................. 27
Instrument Cluster........................................96
Instrument Lighting Dimmer
.....................85
Instrument Panel Overview........................16
Interior Lamps
.................................................88
Battery Saver......................................................... 89
Dome Lamp........................................................... 88
Front Interior Lamps........................................... 89
Rear Interior Lamps............................................ 89
Interior Mirror...................................................94 Automatic Dimming Mirror............................... 94
Manual Dimming Mirror..................................... 94
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle........................260 Connecting the Jumper Cables.................... 260
Jump Starting....................................................... 261
Preparing Your Vehicle.................................... 260
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 261
K
Keyless Entry
...................................................68
SECURICODE™ Keyless Entry
Keypad................................................................ 68
Keyless Starting
............................................166
Ignition Modes...................................................... 167
Keys and Remote Controls.........................53
L
Lane Keeping System................................226 Switching the System On and Off...............227
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Liftgate...............................................................70
Lighting Control..............................................84
Flashing the Headlamp High Beam..............85
Headlamp High Beam....................................... 84
Lighting..............................................................84 General Information........................................... 84
Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers............240
Load Carrying................................................239
Load Limit........................................................241 Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................ 246
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer.................................................................. 241
Locking and Unlocking.................................65 Activating Intelligent Access........................... 66
Autolock................................................................... 67
Battery Saver......................................................... 68
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 67
Illuminated Exit..................................................... 68
Locking and Unlocking the Doors with the Key Blade........................................................... 65
Power Door Locks................................................ 65
Remote Control.................................................... 65
Smart Unlocks for Integrated Keyhead Transmitter........................................................ 66
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys....................................................................... 67
Luggage Covers
............................................240
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 334
M
Maintenance..................................................282 General Information......................................... 282
Manual Climate Control
.............................129
Directing Air to the Footwell Air
Vents................................................................... 129
Directing Air to the Instrument Panel Air Vents................................................................... 129
Locking the Rear Climate Control................130
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................. 129
Setting the Rear Blower Motor Speed................................................................. 130
Setting the Rear Temperature....................... 130
Setting the Temperature................................. 129Switching Defrost On and Off.......................
129
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off.............................................................. 130
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off....................................................................... 130
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
129
Switching the Climate Control On and Off........................................................................\
129
Switching the Rear Climate Control On and Off....................................................................... 130
Manual Liftgate
...............................................70
Closing the Liftgate............................................. 70
Opening the Liftgate........................................... 70
Manual Seats.................................................142 Lumbar Adjustment.......................................... 143
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward............................................................. 142
Recline Adjustment........................................... 142
Media Hub
.......................................................375
Memory Function.........................................146
Easy Entry and Exit Feature............................ 147
Linking a PreSet Position to your Remote Control or Intelligent Access Key
Fob...................................................................... 146
Saving a PreSet Position................................. 146
Message Center See: Information Displays............................... 104
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors............................... 90
Mobile Communications Equipment.......13
Moonroof..........................................................94 Bounce-Back......................................................... 95
Opening and Closing the Moonroof..............95
Opening and Closing the Sunscreen............95
Venting the Moonroof........................................ 95
Motorcraft Parts - 2.3L EcoBoost™.................................................342
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Duratec.............343
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................344
MyKey – Troubleshooting...........................63
MyKey ™
............................................................60
Principle of Operation........................................ 60
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Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the
USB Port........................................................... 397
Media Menu Features..................................... 400
Media Voice Commands................................ 398
USB 2..................................................................... 403
Voice Commands for Audio Sources........404
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone...........380 Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 385
Accessing Your Phone Settings................... 388
Bluetooth Devices............................................. 389
Making Calls........................................................ 384
Pairing a Phone for the First Time................381
Pairing Subsequent Phones.......................... 382
Phone Options during an Active Call.........384
Phone Voice Commands................................ 382
Receiving Calls................................................... 384
System Settings................................................ 390
Text Messaging.................................................. 386
Using Terrain Control..................................199
Using Traction Control...............................196 Switching the System Off............................... 196
System Indicator Lights and Messages.......................................................... 196
Using a Switch..................................................... 196
Using the Information Display Controls............................................................. 196
Using Voice Recognition...........................378 Audio Voice Commands................................. 428
Climate Voice Commands............................. 429
Initiating a Voice Session................................ 378
Mobile App Voice Commands...................... 432
Navigation Voice Commands........................ 431
Phone Voice Commands................................ 429
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice Commands..................................................... 432
System Interaction and Feedback..............379
Voice Settings Commands............................ 433
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).........................267
V
Vehicle Care..................................................306 General Information......................................... 306
Vehicle Certification Label.......................346
Vehicle Identification Number................345 Vehicle Storage...............................................311
Battery..................................................................... 312
Body........................................................................\
.. 311
Brakes...................................................................... 312
Cooling system.................................................... 312
Engine...................................................................... 312
Fuel system........................................................... 312
General.................................................................... 311
Miscellaneous...................................................... 312
Removing Vehicle From Storage................... 312
Tires........................................................................\
.. 312
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 129
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............345
Voice Control
....................................................79
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators................99 Adaptive Cruise Control.................................... 99
Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 99
Automatic High Beam Control..................... 100
Battery.................................................................... 100
Blind Spot Monitor............................................ 100
Brake System....................................................... 100
Cruise Control...................................................... 100
Direction Indicator............................................. 100
Door Ajar............................................................... 100
Engine Coolant Temperature........................ 100
Engine Oil.............................................................. 100
Fasten Safety Belt............................................... 101
Front Airbag........................................................... 101
Front Fog Lamps................................................. 101
Heads Up Display................................................ 101
High Beam............................................................. 101
Hood Ajar................................................................ 101
Lane Keeping Aid................................................. 101
Liftgate Ajar........................................................... 101
Low Fuel Level...................................................... 101
Low Tire Pressure Warning.............................. 101
Low Washer Fluid................................................ 101
Parking Lamps...................................................... 101
Powertrain Fault.................................................. 101
Service Engine Soon.......................................... 102
Stability Control.................................................. 102
Stability Control Off.......................................... 102
Transmission Tow/Haul................................... 102
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