4
4WD
See: Four-Wheel Drive..................................... 156
A
A/C See: Climate Control........................................... 111
About This Manual...........................................7
About Trail Control.......................................174
ABS See: Brakes........................................................... 165
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 165
Accessories....................................................433 Exterior Style....................................................... 433
Interior Style........................................................ 433
Lifestyle................................................................. 433
Peace of Mind..................................................... 433
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 13
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control.............183
Adjusting the Headlamps........................266 Vertical Aim Adjustment................................ 266
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................66
Airbag Disposal
...............................................49
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control........................................... 111
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter.............272
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 65
Ambient Lighting............................................76 Adjusting the Brightness.................................... 76
Changing the Color.............................................. 76
Switching Ambient Lighting Off..................... 76
Switching Ambient Lighting On...................... 76
Anti-Theft Alarm
............................................65
Alarm System........................................................ 65
Arming the Alarm................................................. 65
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 65
Triggering the Alarm............................................65
Appendices....................................................455 Apps.................................................................402
........................................................................\
.......... 402
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.................. 404
At a Glance........................................................18
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............89 Headlamps On Warning Chime..................... 89
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................ 89
Keyless Warning Alert........................................ 89
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................89
Audio Control
..................................................66
Type One................................................................. 66
Type Two................................................................. 67
You can operate the following functions with the control:............................................... 67
Audio Input Jack...........................................337
Audio System................................................326 General Information......................................... 326
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC 3
......................................................................330
Adjusting the Volume...................................... 330
Changing Radio Stations................................. 331
Playing or Pausing Media................................. 331
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off..........331
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse.............................................................. 331
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC.........328 Accessing the Apps Menu.............................. 328
Accessing the Clock Settings........................ 328
Accessing the Information Menu.................328
Accessing the Media Source Menu.............328
Accessing the Phone Features..................... 328
Accessing the Settings Menu........................ 328
Accessing the Sound Settings...................... 329
Adjusting the Volume....................................... 329
Changing Radio Stations................................ 329
Listening to the Radio...................................... 329
Playing or Pausing Media............................... 329
Switching Repeat Mode On and Off..........329
Switching Shuffle Mode On and Off..........329
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off........329
Switching the Display On and Off...............329
Using a Cell Phone............................................ 329
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse............................................................. 330
Using the Display Control............................... 330
Using the Number Block................................. 330
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Heated Seats..................................................124
Heated Windshield.......................................116
Windshield Wiper De-Icer................................ 116
Heating See: Climate Control........................................... 111
Hill Start Assist.............................................166 Switching the System On and Off................167
Using Hill Start Assist........................................ 167
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate...........................................................113
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather.............................................................. 116
General Hints......................................................... 113
Quickly Cooling the Interior.............................. 115
Quickly Heating the Interior............................. 114
Recommended Settings for Cooling............115
Recommended Settings for Heating...........115
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................165
Home Screen
................................................368
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........256
Horn....................................................................68
I
Ignition Switch
...............................................133
Starting the Engine............................................ 134
Switching the Ignition Off................................ 134
Switching the Ignition On................................ 134
Switching the Ignition to Accessory Mode
................................................................... 134
In California (U.S. Only).............................235
Information Display Control
......................68
Information Displays....................................90
General Information........................................... 90
Information Messages
.................................98
4WD........................................................................\
. 110
Adaptive Cruise Control.................................... 98
Airbag....................................................................... 99
Alarm and Security............................................. 99
Auto-Start-Stop................................................. 100
Battery and Charging System......................... 101
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System..................................................... 101
Doors and Locks................................................. 102
Driver Alert............................................................ 102
Drivetrain............................................................... 103Engine.....................................................................
103
Fuel........................................................................\
.. 103
Keys and Intelligent Access............................ 104
Lane Keeping System....................................... 105
Maintenance........................................................ 105
MyKey..................................................................... 106
Park Aid.................................................................. 107
Power Steering.................................................... 107
Pre-Collision Assist............................................ 107
Remote Start....................................................... 108
Starting System ................................................. 108
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................108
Traction Control.................................................. 108
Trail Control.......................................................... 109
Trailer...................................................................... 109
Installing Child Restraints...........................22 Child Restraints..................................................... 22
Combining Seatbelt and LATCH Lower Anchors for Attaching Child
Restraints........................................................... 26
Front Seat Tether Strap Attachment (SuperCab)........................................................ 27
Rear Seat Tether Strap Attachment (SuperCab)....................................................... 28
Use of Inboard Lower Anchors from the Outermost Seating Positions (Center
Seating Use) .................................................... 26
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts ........................ 22
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)........................................... 24
Using Tether Straps............................................. 26
Instrument Cluster
........................................83
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................72 Vehicles With Front Fog Lamps...................... 73
Vehicles Without Front Fog Lamps...............73
Instrument Panel
............................................18
Interior Lamps..................................................75
Courtesy Lamp...................................................... 75
Reading Lamps..................................................... 76
Rear Courtesy Lamp............................................ 76
Interior Mirror....................................................81 Automatic Dimming Mirror................................ 81
Manual Dimming Mirror...................................... 81
Introduction.........................................................7
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Off-Road Driving..........................................225
After Off-Road Driving..................................... 226
Basic Off-road Driving Techniques.............225
Crossing Obstacles........................................... 225
Hill Climbing......................................................... 225
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................260
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check...................................... 259
Opening and Closing the Hood..............256 Closing the Hood................................................ 257
Opening the Hood............................................. 256
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................239
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual.........239
Overhead Console
.........................................131
P
Parking Aids
....................................................176
Principle of Operation....................................... 176
Parking Brake
.................................................166
All Vehicles........................................................... 166
Vehicles With Automatic Transmission................................................... 166
Vehicles With Manual Transmission...........166
Passive Anti-Theft System
.........................65
Arming the Engine Immobilizer...................... 65
Coded Keys............................................................. 65
Disarming the Engine Immobilizer................65
Principle of Operation........................................ 65
Passive Key Backup Position.....................56
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 65
Perchlorate........................................................13
Personal Safety System ™
...........................41
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?................................................................... 41
Phone..............................................................389 During a Phone Call.......................................... 392
Making Calls......................................................... 391
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time.................................................................. 389
Phone Menu........................................................ 390
Receiving Calls.................................................... 392
Smartphone Connectivity.............................. 393
Text Messaging................................................... 393Power Door Locks
See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 62
Power Seats
.....................................................121
Adjusting the Driver Seat Height .................. 122
Adjusting the Lumbar........................................ 122
Adjusting the Recliner....................................... 122
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward............................................................... 121
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................263
Power Windows...............................................77 Bounce-Back......................................................... 79
Driver Door Switches (Double Cab)..............77
Driver Door Switches (Single Cab)................78
Front and Rear Passenger Door Switches............................................................. 78
Opening and Closing Other Windows Automatically................................................... 78
Opening and Closing the Driver Side Window Automatically.................................. 78
Resetting the Memory of the Electric Windows - Vehicle with One Touch
Up/Down on Driver Side only..................... 79
Safety Mode........................................................... 79
Safety Switch for the Rear Windows............78
Pre-Collision Assist.....................................203 Using the Pre-Collision Assist
System.............................................................. 203
Protecting the Environment........................17
Puncture See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 304
Push Button Ignition Switch.....................134 Failure to Start - Vehicles with Manual
Transmission................................................... 135
Fast Restart.......................................................... 136
Key Outside Vehicle Audible Warning........136
Starting System Information Messages.......................................................... 136
Starting The Engine - Vehicles with Automatic Transmission............................. 134
Starting The Engine - Vehicles with Manual Transmission................................................... 134
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving - Vehicles with Automatic
Transmission................................................... 135
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving - Vehicles with Manual
Transmission................................................... 135
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Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................37
Seatbelt Reminder.........................................37 Seatbelt Status..................................................... 38
Seatbelts...........................................................34 Principle of Operation........................................ 34
Seats..................................................................118
Security..............................................................65
Settings...........................................................405 911 Assist............................................................... 410
Ambient Lighting................................................. 417
Bluetooth.............................................................. 407
Clock....................................................................... 407
Display.................................................................... 418
General................................................................... 415
Media Player....................................................... 406
Mobile Apps.......................................................... 413
Navigation............................................................. 412
Phone..................................................................... 407
Radio........................................................................\
411
SiriusXM.................................................................. 411
Sound.................................................................... 405
Valet Mode............................................................ 419
Vehicle..................................................................... 417
Voice Control........................................................ 418
Wi-Fi & Hotspot.................................................. 415
Setting the Trail Control Speed...............174
Side Airbags
.....................................................46
Sitting in the Correct Position...................118
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains.................................. 297
Spare Wheel See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 304
Special Notices
................................................14
Fleet Telematics Modem.................................... 15
FordPass Connect................................................. 15
New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 14
Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility Type Vehicles........................................ 15
On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector ............................................................ 14
Special Instructions.............................................. 14
Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance............15
Using Your Vehicle With a Snowplow...........15
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance..............................................442
Exceptions........................................................... 444
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................ 182Stability Control
............................................169
Principle of Operation...................................... 169
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch........................................... 133
Starting and Stopping the Engine..........133 General Information.......................................... 133
Steering...........................................................202 Electric Power Steering................................... 202
Steering Wheel...............................................66
Storage Compartments
..............................131
Sun Visors.........................................................82
Illuminated Vanity Mirror................................... 82
Supplementary Restraints System
.........42
Principle of Operation......................................... 42
Switching Trail Control On and Off........174
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
SYNC™ 3........................................................356
General Information......................................... 356
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting
.......................419
SYNC™ Applications and Services
........................................................343
911 Assist............................................................... 343
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................ 345
SYNC™
............................................................339
General Information......................................... 339
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
..........................347
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Tailgate Lock
...................................................213
Tailgate.............................................................213
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications.............316
Terrain Control................................................172 Principle of Operation........................................ 172
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)
.......................236
Tire Care..........................................................282
Glossary of Tire Terminology........................ 284
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................. 282
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall........................................................... 285
Temperature A B C............................................ 283
Traction AA A B C............................................... 283
Treadwear............................................................ 283
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