
A/C: Touch to switch the air conditioning
on or off. Use A/C with recirculated air to
improve cooling performance and
efficiency.
Note: In certain conditions, such as
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 Touch the button.
Switching the Climate Controlled
Seats On and Off Touch the button to cycle
through the various climate
controlled seat settings and off.
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and
Off Touch the button to switch on
temperature control for the
right-hand side of the vehicle.
Switching the Heated Exterior
Mirrors On and Off Touch the button.
Switching the Heated Rear
Window On and Off Touch the button to clear the
rear window of thin ice and fog.
Switching the Heated Seats On
and Off Touch the button to cycle
through the various heat settings
and off. Switching the Heated Steering
Wheel On and Off Touch the button.
Switching Maximum Air
Conditioning On and Off Touch the button for maximum
cooling.
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 Touch the button for maximum
defrosting.
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.
Note: To prevent window fogging, you
cannot select recirculated air when
maximum defrost is on.
Note: The heated rear window also turns
on when you select maximum defrost.
Switching Recirculated Air On and
Off Touch 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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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 to improve
cooling efficiency.
Switching the Ventilated Seats On
and Off Touch the button to cycle
through the various ventilated
seat settings and off.
Accessing Rear Climate Controls Touch the button to access
additional controls for the rear
climate system.
Rear Climate Control Lock
Indicator Touch the button.
When on, you can only operate
the rear passenger settings
through the front controls.
Switching Rear Auto Mode On and
Off Touch the button to switch on
rear automatic operation, then
set the temperature.
Switching the Rear Climate
Controlled Seats On and Off Touch the button to cycle
through the various climate
controlled seat settings and off. Switching the Rear Heated Seats
On and Off Touch the button to cycle
through the various heat settings
and off.
Switching the Rear Ventilated
Seats On and Off Touch the button to cycle
through the various ventilated
seat settings and off.
PHONE WARNING:
Driving while
distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, crash and injury. We strongly
recommend that you use extreme
caution when using any device that may
take your focus off the road. Your
primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We
recommend against the use of any
hand-held device while driving and
encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible. Make sure you
are aware of all applicable local laws
that may affect the use of electronic
devices while driving.
Hands-free calling is one of the main
features of the system. Once you pair your
cell phone, you can access many options
using the touchscreen or voice commands.
While the system supports a variety of
features, many are dependent on your cell
phone ’s functionality.
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the
First Time
Pair your Bluetooth enabled phone with
the system before using the functions in
hands-free mode.
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Setting a Memory Preset................................
456
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off........456
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse.............................................................. 457
Audio Unit - Vehicles Without: Touchscreen Display...............................453
Accessing the Apps Menu.............................. 453
Accessing the Clock Settings........................ 453
Accessing the Media Source Menu.............453
Accessing the Phone Features..................... 454
Accessing the Settings Menu....................... 454
Accessing the Sound Settings...................... 454
Adjusting the Volume...................................... 454
Changing Radio Stations................................ 454
Listening to the Radio...................................... 454
Playing or Pausing Media............................... 454
Switching Radio Text On and Off................455
Switching Repeat Mode On and Off..........455
Switching Shuffle Mode On and Off..........455
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off........454
Switching the Display On and Off...............454
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse............................................................. 455
Using the Display Control............................... 455
Using the Number Block................................. 455
Autolamps........................................................94 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................ 94
Automatic Climate Control......................148 Directing Air to the Footwell Air
Vents.................................................................. 148
Directing Air to the Instrument Panel Air Vents.................................................................. 148
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................. 148
Setting the Temperature................................. 149
Switching Auto Mode On and Off................149
Switching Defrost On and Off....................... 149
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off....................................................................... 149
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off.............................................................. 150
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off....................................................................... 150
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off....................................................................... 150
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off....................................................................... 149Switching the Climate Control On and
Off....................................................................... 149
Switching the Heated Seats On and Off....................................................................... 149
Switching the Ventilated Seats On and Off....................................................................... 150
Automatic High Beam Control.................95 Automatic High Beam Indicator.................... 96
Switching the System On and Off.................96
Automatic Transmission............................212 Brake-Shift Interlock......................................... 215
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow................................................................... 217
Understanding the Shift Positions of your Automatic Transmission............................. 212
Understanding your SelectShift™ Automatic Transmission............................. 214
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check............................................................363
Auto-Start-Stop...........................................185 Disabling Auto-Start-Stop............................. 186
Enabling Auto-Start-Stop.............................. 185
Autowipers........................................................91
Auxiliary Power Points................................170 400 Watt AC Power Point............................... 170
DC Power Point.................................................... 170
Locations................................................................. 171
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 366
Bed Access......................................................281 Box Side Step....................................................... 281
Bed Extender....................................................78 Grocery Mode......................................................... 79
Tailgate Mode........................................................ 78
Bed Ramps.....................................................282
Installing the Ramp Holder........................... 284
Stowing the Bed Ramp................................... 283
Using the Bed Ramp......................................... 282
Blind Spot Information System..............262 Blind Spot Information System with Trailer
Tow.................................................................... 264
Switching the System On and Off..............266
System Errors...................................................... 266
Using the Blind Spot Information System.............................................................. 263
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Checking MyKey System Status...............67
MyKey Distance..................................................... 67
Number of Admin Keys...................................... 68
Number of MyKeys.............................................. 68
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................368
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................46
Child Restraint Positioning.........................35
Child Safety......................................................20 General Information............................................ 20
Child Safety Locks..........................................37 Left-Hand Side...................................................... 37
Right-Hand Side................................................... 37
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................382 With King Ranch Edition................................. 382
Without King Ranch Edition.......................... 382
Cleaning Products........................................377 Materials................................................................ 377
Cleaning the Engine....................................379
Cleaning the Exhaust - Diesel.................379
Cleaning the Exterior...................................377 Cleaning the Headlamps................................ 378
Exterior Chrome Parts...................................... 378
Exterior Plastic Parts........................................ 378
Stripes or Graphics............................................ 378
Underbody............................................................ 378
Under Hood.......................................................... 378
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.........................381
Cleaning the Interior..................................380 Mirrors..................................................................... 381
Cleaning the Wheels..................................383
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................380
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................67
Climate.............................................................510 Accessing Rear Climate Controls.................512
Accessing the Climate Control Menu.........510
Directing the Airflow..........................................510
Rear Climate Control Lock Indicator...........512
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................. 510
Setting the Temperature................................. 510
Switching Auto Mode On and Off................510
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off........................................................................\
. 511
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off................................................................ 511Switching Maximum Defrost On and
Off........................................................................\
. 511
Switching Rear Auto Mode On and Off........................................................................\
512
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off........................................................................\
. 511
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off....................................................................... 510
Switching the Climate Controlled Seats On and Off................................................................ 511
Switching the Climate Control On and Off........................................................................\
. 511
Switching the Heated Exterior Mirrors On and Off................................................................ 511
Switching the Heated Rear Window On and Off........................................................................\
. 511
Switching the Heated Seats On and Off........................................................................\
. 511
Switching the Heated Steering Wheel On and Off................................................................ 511
Switching the Rear Climate Controlled Seats On and Off........................................... 512
Switching the Rear Heated Seats On and Off........................................................................\
512
Switching the Rear Ventilated Seats On and Off............................................................... 512
Switching the Ventilated Seats On and Off........................................................................\
512
Climate Control
.............................................147
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check........................... 359
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator
.......56
Creating a MyKey...........................................66
Programming and Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 67
Creating a Wi-Fi Hotspot..........................452 Connecting a Device to the Wi-Fi
Hotspot............................................................ 452
Finding the Wi-Fi Hotspot Name and Password......................................................... 452
Cross Traffic Alert........................................266 Blocked Sensors................................................ 268
Switching the System Off and On..............268
System Errors...................................................... 268
System Lights, Messages and Audible Alerts................................................................. 268
System Limitations........................................... 268
Using the Cross Traffic Alert System.........266
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Fuel Filler Funnel Location - Regular
Cab..................................................................193
Fuel Filler Funnel Location - SuperCab/ SuperCrew...................................................193
Fuel Filter - Diesel........................................365
Fuel Filter - Gasoline..................................366
Fuel Quality - Diesel
....................................188
Biodiesel................................................................ 189
Diesel Fuel Additives ........................................ 190
Fuel Requirements - Choosing The Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where Ultra Low
Sulfur Diesel Fuel Is Not Required .........189
Fuel Requirements - Choosing The Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where Ultra Low
Sulfur Diesel Fuel Is Required (United
States/Canada/Puerto Rico/U.S. Virgin
Islands And Other Locales) ...................... 188
Fuel Quality - E85.........................................191 Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles.............................................................. 191
Switching Between E85 and Gasoline............................................................ 192
Fuel Quality - Gasoline...............................192 Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 192
Fuel Shutoff
...................................................327
Fuses................................................................339
Fuse Specification Chart..........................339 Passenger Compartment Fuse
Panel................................................................. 345
Power Distribution Box.................................... 339
G
Garage Door Opener
...................................166
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener...........166
Gauges..............................................................107 Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Gauge................110
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge..........109
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge............................. 109
Fuel Gauge............................................................ 109
Information Display............................................ 110
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge................................................................ 109
Turbo Boost Gauge........................................... 109
Type 1 and 2........................................................... 107
Type 3..................................................................... 108Gearbox
See: Transmission............................................... 212
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................58
Intelligent Access................................................. 58
General Maintenance Information.......562 Multi-Point Inspection..................................... 565
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 563
Protecting Your Investment........................... 562
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 562
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 562
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................335
Getting the Services You Need...............332 Away From Home.............................................. 332
H
Hazard Flashers............................................327
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps.................... 369
Headrest See: Head Restraints......................................... 155
Head Restraints.............................................155 Adjusting the Head Restraint......................... 156
Heated Exterior Mirrors...............................153
Heated Rear Window..................................153
Heated Seats.................................................163 Rear Heated Seats............................................. 163
Heated Steering Wheel...............................89
Heated Windshield.......................................153 Windshield Wiper De-Icer................................ 153
Heating See: Climate Control.......................................... 147
Hill Descent Control
...................................236
Principle of Operation...................................... 236
Hill Start Assist.............................................230 Switching the System On and Off................231
Using Hill Start Assist........................................ 231
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................150
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather............................................................. 152
General Hints....................................................... 150
Quickly Cooling the Interior............................. 152
Quickly Heating the Interior............................. 151
Recommended Settings for Cooling...........152
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Lane Keeping System................................258
Switching the System On and Off..............259
System Display.................................................. 260
System Settings................................................. 259
Troubleshooting.................................................. 261
Lighting Control
..............................................93
Flashing the Headlamp High Beam..............94
Headlamp High Beam........................................ 93
Lighting
..............................................................93
General Information............................................ 93
Load Carrying................................................276
Load Limit........................................................277 Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................. 281
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer.................................................................. 277
Load Retaining Fixtures.............................276 BoxLink ™ Cleats................................................ 276
Locking and Unlocking.................................70 Activating Intelligent Access............................ 70
Autolock................................................................... 72
Battery Saver.......................................................... 73
Illuminated Entry................................................... 72
Power Door Locks................................................ 70
Remote Control.................................................... 70
Smart Unlock.......................................................... 71
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys........................................................................\
71
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 409
M
Maintenance.................................................350 General Information......................................... 350
Manual Climate Control.............................147 Directing Air to the Footwell Air
Vents................................................................... 147
Directing Air to the Instrument Panel Air Vents................................................................... 147
Setting the Blower Motor Speed................... 147
Setting the Temperature.................................. 147
Switching Defrost On and Off........................ 147
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off.............................................................. 148Switching Maximum Defrost On and
Off....................................................................... 148
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off....................................................................... 148
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
147
Switching the Climate Control On and Off....................................................................... 148
Switching the Heated Seats On and Off....................................................................... 148
Manual Seats..................................................157
Manual Lumbar .................................................. 158
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward.............................................................. 157
Recline Adjustment........................................... 158
Manual Tailgate...............................................75
Media Hub......................................................462
Memory Function..........................................161 Easy Entry and Exit Feature............................ 162
Linking a PreSet Position to your Remote Control or Intelligent Access Key..............161
Saving a PreSet Position.................................. 161
Message Center See: Information Displays................................ 116
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors.............................. 100
Mobile Communications Equipment.......15
Moonroof........................................................106 Bounce-Back....................................................... 106
Opening and Closing the Moonroof............106
Motorcraft Parts - 2.7L EcoBoost™.................................................422
Motorcraft Parts - 3.0L Diesel................423
Motorcraft Parts - 3.3L..............................423
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................424
Motorcraft Parts - 5.0L
..............................425
MyKey – Troubleshooting...........................68
MyKey ™.............................................................65
Principle of Operation........................................ 65
N
Navigation.......................................................518 cityseeker.............................................................. 525
Destination Mode.............................................. 520
Map Mode............................................................. 518
Navigation Map Updates................................ 526
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Using Cruise Control...................................249
Canceling the Set Speed................................ 250
Changing the Set Speed................................. 249
Resuming the Set Speed................................ 250
Setting the Cruise Speed................................ 249
Switching Cruise Control Off........................ 250
Switching Cruise Control On......................... 249
Using Four-Wheel Drive.............................218 4WD Indicator Lights........................................ 218
Driving Off-Road With Truck and Utility Vehicles............................................................. 222
How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles.............................................................. 221
Using the 2-Speed Automatic 4WD System............................................................... 219
Using the Electronic Shift on the Fly 4WD system................................................................ 218
Using Hill Descent Control.......................236 Hill descent modes........................................... 236
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................68
Using Power Running Boards....................84
Automatic Power Deploy.................................. 84
Automatic Power Stow..................................... 84
Bounce-back......................................................... 85
Enabling and Disabling...................................... 85
Manual Power Deploy........................................ 84
Using Snow Chains.....................................402
Using Stability Control...............................234 AdvanceTrac ™ with Roll Stability Control ™
(RSC™)............................................................ 234
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player..............................................................471
Audio Voice Commands................................... 471
Media Sources...................................................... 471
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone...........466 Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 467
Pairing a Phone.................................................. 466
Phone Controls................................................... 467
Phone Voice Commands................................ 467
Using Traction Control...............................232 Switching the System Off .............................. 232
System Indicator Lights and Messages......................................................... 232
Using Voice Recognition...........................464 Audio Voice Commands................................. 494Climate Voice Commands.............................
495
Initiating a Voice Session............................... 464
Mobile App Voice Commands..................... 498
Navigation Voice Commands....................... 497
Phone Voice Commands................................ 495
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice Commands..................................................... 498
System Interaction and Feedback..............465
Voice Settings Commands............................ 499
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
........................335
V
Vehicle Care....................................................377 General Information.......................................... 377
Vehicle Certification Label.......................426
Vehicle Identification Number................425
Vehicle Storage............................................383 Battery................................................................... 384
Body....................................................................... 384
Brakes.................................................................... 384
Cooling system................................................... 384
Engine.................................................................... 384
Fuel system......................................................... 384
General.................................................................. 384
Miscellaneous..................................................... 385
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................385
Tires........................................................................\
384
Ventilated Seats
...........................................164
Ventilation See: Climate Control.......................................... 147
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............425
Voice Control
...................................................88
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators................110 Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator.................110
Anti-Lock Braking System............................... 110
Automatic Headlamp High Beam Indicator............................................................. 110
Automatic Regen Control Off......................... 110
Auto-Start-Stop Indicator............................... 110
Battery....................................................................... 111
Blind Spot Monitor............................................... 111
Brake System Warning Lamp........................... 111
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