
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles
With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column ..........................................................77
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column ..........................................................
77
Audio Control ..................................................
79
Voice Control ...................................................
79
Cruise Control ................................................
80
Information Display Control .....................
80
Heated Steering Wheel ..............................
80
Pedals
Adjusting the Pedals .....................................
81
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers ........................................
82
Autowipers ......................................................
82
Windshield Washers ....................................
83
Rear Window Wiper and Washers ..........
83
Lighting
General Information ....................................
84
Lighting Control .............................................
84
Autolamps .......................................................
85
Instrument Lighting Dimmer ....................
85
Headlamp Exit Delay ...................................
86
Daytime Running Lamps ...........................
86
Automatic High Beam Control .................
87
Front Fog Lamps ...........................................
88
Direction Indicators ......................................
88
Interior Lamps ................................................
88
Ambient Lighting ..........................................
89
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows ............................................
90
Global Opening ...............................................
91
Exterior Mirrors ................................................
91
Interior Mirror ..................................................
94Sun Visors
........................................................
94
Moonroof .........................................................
94
Instrument Cluster
Gauges ..............................................................
96
Warning Lamps and Indicators ...............
99
Audible Warnings and Indicators ..........
102
Information Displays
General Information ...................................
104
Information Messages ................................
115
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control ............................
129
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Sony AM/FM/CD .........................
130
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD .................
132
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate ........................................................................\
.
134
Rear Passenger Climate Controls .........
136
Heated Rear Window .................................
137
Heated Exterior Mirrors ..............................
137
Cabin Air Filter ..............................................
138
Remote Start ................................................
138
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position .................
139
Head Restraints ...........................................
139
Manual Seats ................................................
142
Power Seats ...................................................
143
Memory Function ........................................
146
Rear Seats ......................................................
147
Heated Seats ................................................
154
Climate Controlled Seats .........................
155
Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener ...............
157
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Vehicle Care
General Information
..................................306
Cleaning Products .....................................
306
Cleaning the Exterior ................................
306
Waxing ...........................................................
308
Cleaning the Engine ..................................
308
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades .......................................................................
308
Cleaning the Interior ..................................
309
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens ......................
309
Cleaning Leather Seats .............................
310
Repairing Minor Paint Damage ................
311
Cleaning the Wheels ...................................
311
Vehicle Storage ..............................................
311
Wheels and Tires
General Information ...................................
314
Tire Care ..........................................................
316
Using Summer Tires ..................................
329
Using Snow Chains ....................................
329
Tire Pressure Monitoring System .........
330
Changing a Road Wheel ..........................
334
Technical Specifications ..........................
338
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - 2.3L EcoBoost™ .......................................................................
340
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Duratec .......................................................................
340
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™ ........................................................................\
.
341
Motorcraft Parts - 2.3L EcoBoost™ .....
342
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Duratec ............
343
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™ .....
344
Vehicle Identification Number ...............
345
Vehicle Certification Label ......................
346
Transmission Code Designation ...........
346
Capacities and Specifications - 2.3L EcoBoost™ ...............................................
347Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L
Duratec ........................................................
351
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™ ...............................................
355
Bulb Specification Chart .........................
360
Audio System
General Information ..................................
362
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/FM/ CD .................................................................
363
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/ FM/CD ........................................................
364
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC ...........................................................
366
Digital Radio .................................................
370
Satellite Radio ..............................................
372
USB Port .........................................................
375
Media Hub .....................................................
375
SYNC™
General Information ..................................
376
Using Voice Recognition ..........................
378
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone ..........
380
SYNC™ Applications and Services ......
392
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player ........................................................................\
397
SYNC™ Troubleshooting ........................
406
SYNC™ 3
General Information ...................................
414
Home Screen ...............................................
426
Using Voice Recognition ...........................
427
Entertainment .............................................
434
Climate ...........................................................
444
Phone .............................................................
446
Navigation .....................................................
452
Apps ................................................................
460
Settings ..........................................................
463
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting .....................
477
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INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
Air vents.
A
Direction indicators. See
Direction Indicators (page 88).
High beam. See Lighting
Control (page 84).
B
Information display controls. See
Information Display Control
(page
80).
C
Instrument cluster.
See Warning
Lamps and Indicators (page
99).
D
Wiper lever. See
Wipers and
Washers (page 82).
E
180 degree camera. See
180
Degree Camera (page 215).
F Parking aid switch. See Parking
Aids
(page 202).
G
Information and entertainment
display.
H
Hazard warning flasher switch.
See Hazard Flashers (page 259
).
I
Audio unit.
See Audio System
(page 362).
J
Climate controls. See
Climate
Control (page 129).
K
Heated rear window switch. See
Heated Rear Window
(page
137).
L
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Ignition switch. See Ignition
Switch (page 166). See Keyless
Starting
(page 166).
M
Voice control. See
Voice
Control (page 79). Audio
control. See Adjusting the
Steering Wheel (page 77).
N
Horn.
O
Steering wheel adjustment. See
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
(page
77).
P
Cruise control buttons. See
Using Cruise Control
(page
217).
Q
Power liftgate release button.
See
Power Liftgate (page 71).
R
Lighting control.
See Lighting
Control (page 84).
S
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
MyKey allows you to program keys with
restricted driving modes to promote good
driving habits. You can program the
restrictions to all keys except one. Any keys
that you did not program are administrator
keys or admin keys.
You can use admin keys to:
•
Create a MyKey with certain vehicle
restrictions.
• Program certain MyKey settings.
• Clear all MyKey restrictions.
After you program a MyKey, you can view
the following information through the
information display:
• The total number of admin keys and
MyKeys for your vehicle.
• The total distance a MyKey driver
traveled with your vehicle.
Note: Every MyKey receives the same
restrictions and settings. You cannot
program them individually.
Note: For vehicles equipped with a
push-button start switch: When both a
MyKey and an admin key are present when
you start your vehicle, the system recognizes
the admin key only. Standard Settings
Not every vehicle includes the features
listed below. If your vehicle has this
equipment, then you cannot change the
following settings when using a MyKey:
•
Seatbelt reminder or Belt-Minder™.
MyKey mutes the audio system until
drivers, and in some instances,
passengers, fasten their seatbelts.
Note: If your vehicle includes an
AM/FM radio or a very basic audio
system, then the radio may not mute.
• Earlier low-fuel warning. The low-fuel
warning activates earlier for MyKey
drivers, giving them more time to refuel.
• Certain driver alerts, stability systems
or parking aids turn on automatically
when you use the MyKey system. For
example, Blind Spot Information
System (BLIS), cross traffic alert, lane
departure warning or forward collision
warning. Note:
MyKey drivers may be
able to turn the lane departure warning
feature off, but this feature turns back
on automatically with every new key
cycle.
• Restricted touchscreen operation in
some markets. For example, MyKey
may prevent manual navigation
destination input while the vehicle is in
any gear other than park (P) or when
the vehicle reaches a certain rate of
speed.
• Satellite radio adult content
restrictions, if this feature is available
in your market.
Optional Settings
You can configure certain vehicle feature
settings when you first create a MyKey. You
can also change the settings afterward
with an admin key.
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Note:
Not every feature applies to every
vehicle in every market. When they are
available for your vehicle, then they appear
in your information display, providing
choices to switch them on or off, or to select
a more specific setting.
• Various vehicle speed limits so the
MyKey driver cannot exceed certain
speeds. The information display shows
warnings followed by an audible tone
when the MyKey driver reaches the set
speed. You cannot override the set
speed by fully depressing the
accelerator pedal. WARNING: Do not set MyKey
maximum speed limit to a limit that will
prevent the driver from maintaining a
safe speed considering posted speed
limits and prevailing road conditions. The
driver is always responsible to drive in
accordance with local laws and
prevailing conditions. Failure to do so
could result in accident or injury. •
Various vehicle speed reminders so
MyKey drivers know when their vehicle
speed approaches the limits. Warnings
appear in your information display and
a tone sounds when the MyKey drivers
exceed the set vehicle speed.
• The audio system's maximum volume
limits to 45% so MyKey drivers can
concentrate on the road. A message
appears in the information display
when MyKey drivers attempt to exceed
the limited volume. MyKey also
disables the automatic volume control.
Note:
If your vehicle includes an
AM/FM radio or a very basic audio
system, then the radio may not limit.
• Always on setting. This setting forces
certain features to remain on and
active for MyKey drivers. For example,
E911 or emergency assistance and the
do not disturb features stay on even if
a MyKey driver uses the feature's
control to switch it off. When you
select, you will not be able to turn off
Advance Trac or traction control (if
your vehicle has this feature).
CREATING A MYKEY
Use the information display to create a
MyKey:
1. Insert the key you want to program into
the ignition. See Starting a Gasoline
Engine
(page 167). If your vehicle is
equipped with a push-button start,
place the remote control into the
backup slot. See Passive Anti-Theft
System
(page 75).
2. Switch the ignition on.
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AUDIO CONTROL
Type One
Volume up.
A
Seek up or next.
B
Volume down.
C
Seek down or previous.
D
Media.
E Answer call.
A
Mute.
B
End call.
C Type Two
Seek up or next.
A
Volume up or down.
B
Mute.
C
Seek down or previous.
D
Seek and Media
Press the seek button to:
• Tune the radio to the next or previous
stored preset.
• Play the next or the previous track.
Press and hold the seek button to:
• Tune the radio to the next station up
or down the frequency band.
• Seek through a track.
Press the media button repeatedly to:
• Scroll through available audio modes.
VOICE CONTROL
The controls are on the steering wheel. Press and release to activate
voice recognition.
Press and release to enter phone
mode or answer a phone call.
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Action
Message
The washer fluid is low and needs refilling.
Washer Fluid Level Low
Indicates that your vehicle is still in Transport mode. This maynot allow some features to operate properly. Contact an authorized dealer.
Transport Mode Contact
Dealer
Indicates that your vehicle is still in Factory mode. This maynot allow some features to operate properly. Contact an authorized dealer.
Factory Mode Contact
Dealer
MyKey Action
Message
You cannot program a MyKey during key programming.
MyKey Not Created
MyKey is active.
MyKey Active Drive
Safely
When starting your vehicle, a MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on.
Speed Limited to XX
MPH/km/h
When a MyKey is in use, the MyKey speed limit is on and yourvehicle speed is approaching 80 mph (130 km/h).
Vehicle Near Top Speed
MyKey is active.
Check Speed Drive
Safely
A MyKey is in use and Belt-Minder is active.
Buckle Up to Unmute
Audio
You attempted to program a spare key using two existing MyKeys.
Could Not Program
Integrated Key
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