
Description
Item
Callout
This button lights up when the passenger controls are
active. To switch the dual zone operation off and link
the passenger temperature to the driver temperature,
touch the DUAL button to switch it off.
DUAL
F
Touch up or down to adjust the temperature.
Right-hand front
seat temper-
ature
G
Touch up or down to increase or decrease the volume
of air circulated in your vehicle.
Fan speed
H
A popup appears on the screen to display the air
conditioning options.
A/C
I
Touch to cool your vehicle with recircu-
lated air. Touch again for normal A/C
operation. MAX A/C distributes air through
instrument panel vents and may help
reduce odors from entering your vehicle.
MAX A/C is more economical and efficient
than normal A/C mode.
MAX A/C
Touch to switch the air conditioning on or
off. Use A/C with recirculated air to
improve cooling performance and effi-
ciency. A/C engages automatically in MAX
A/C, defrost and footwell/defrost
A/C
Touch to switch the recirculated air on or
off which may reduce the amount of time
needed to cool down the interior and help
reduce odors from reaching the interior.
Recirculated air also engages automatic-
ally when you select MAX A/C. You can
engage this manually in any airflow mode
except defrost. It may also turn off in all
airflow modes except MAX A/C to reduce
fog potential.
Recircu-
lated air:
Select these controls individually, together, or with
Defrost to direct the air flow to the area you desire.
Manual airflow
distribution
controls
J
Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.
Panel
Distributes air through the demister vents, floor vents
and rear seat floor vents.
Floor
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Check Every Month
Windshield washer fluid level.
Fuel and water separator. Drain if necessary (or if indicated by the information display). Holes and slots in the tail pipe to make sure they are functional and clear of debris. Check Every Six Months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary. Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary. Parking brake for proper operation.
Seatbelts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and seatbelt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
Multi-Point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,
it is important to have the systems on your
vehicle checked regularly. This can help
identify potential issues and prevent major
problems. We recommend having the
following multi-point inspection performed
at every scheduled maintenance interval
to help make sure your vehicle keeps
running great. Multi-Point Inspection
Hazard warning system operation
Accessory drive belt(s)
Horn operation
Battery performance
Radiator, cooler, heater and air conditioninghoses
Engine air filter
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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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Audio Unit - Vehicles Without:
SYNC.............................................................326
Accessing the Clock Settings........................ 326
Accessing the Media Source Menu.............326
Accessing the Menu.......................................... 326
Accessing the Phone Features...................... 327
Accessing the Sound Settings....................... 327
Adjusting the Volume....................................... 327
Changing Radio Stations................................. 327
Listening to the Radio....................................... 327
Muting the Audio................................................ 327
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off.........327
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse............................................................. 328
Using the Display Control................................ 327
Using the Number Block................................. 328
Autolamps.........................................................72 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps......................................................... 72
Automatic Climate Control
........................112
Setting the Blower Motor Speed................... 112
Setting the Temperature................................... 112
Switching Auto Mode On and Off.................112
Switching Defrost On and Off......................... 113
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off................................................................ 113
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off........................................................................\
. 113
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off........................................................................\
. 113
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
. 112
Switching the Climate Control On and Off........................................................................\
. 113
Switching the Heated Seats On and Off........................................................................\
. 113
Automatic High Beam Control..................74 Automatic High Beam Indicator..................... 75
Switching the System On and Off.................74
Automatic Transmission
............................152
Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning............................................................. 155
Brake-Shift Interlock......................................... 154
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow................................................................... 155
Progressive Range Selection.......................... 154
SelectShift™ Automatic Transmission................................................... 153Transmission Selector Lever
Positions............................................................ 152
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check .............................................................
262
Auto-Start-Stop...........................................139 Disabling Auto-Start-Stop............................. 140
Enabling Auto-Start-Stop............................... 139
Autowipers.......................................................69 Autowipers Settings............................................ 70
Auxiliary Power Points
................................129
110 Volt AC Power Point................................... 129
12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 129
USB Port and Power Point Locations.........129
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 264
Battery Charging See: Charging the 12V Battery...................... 263
Blind Spot Information System..............196 Blind Spot Information System with Trailer
Tow...................................................................... 197
Switching the System On and Off...............199
System Errors....................................................... 199
Using the Blind Spot Information System.............................................................. 196
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System..........196
Body Styling Kits.........................................280
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........256
Booster Seats
..................................................29
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 29
Brake Fluid Check
........................................262
Brakes...............................................................165 General Information.......................................... 165
Breaking-In.....................................................224
Bulb Specification Chart...........................324
C
Cabin Air Filter
................................................116
Canceling the Set Speed...........................174
Capacities and Specifications................320 Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold
Climates........................................................... 323
Specifications....................................................... 321
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Jump Starting the Vehicle........................230
Connecting the Jumper Cables.................... 230
Jump Starting....................................................... 231
Preparing Your Vehicle.................................... 230
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 231
K
Keys and Remote Controls........................50
L
Lane Keeping System..................................191 Switching the System On and Off...............192
Lighting Control................................................71 Flashing the Headlamp High Beam...............72
Headlamp High Beam......................................... 71
Lighting................................................................71 General Information............................................. 71
Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers...............211
Load Carrying................................................207
Load Limit.......................................................207
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................... 211
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................. 207
Load Retaining Fixtures...............................211 Tie Down Points................................................... 211
Locking and Unlocking.................................62 Autolock................................................................... 63
Locking and Unlocking the Doors with the Key Blade............................................................ 62
Opening a Rear Door from the Inside...........63
Power Door Locks................................................ 62
Remote Control.................................................... 62
Smart Unlocks for Integrated Keyhead Transmitter........................................................ 63
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 304
M
Maintenance.................................................256 General Information......................................... 256Manual Climate Control...............................111
Directing the Airflow............................................ 111
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................... 111
Setting the Temperature.................................... 111
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off................................................................. 111
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off........................................................................\
. 112
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off........................................................................\
. 112
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
.. 111
Switching the Climate Control On and Off........................................................................\
.. 111
Manual Seats.................................................120 Adjusting the Recliner........................................ 121
Adjusting the Seat Height................................. 121
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward............................................................. 120
Manual Tailgate
.............................................213
Lowering the Tailgate........................................ 213
Media Hub......................................................338
Message Center See: Information Displays................................ 90
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors................................. 77
Mobile Communications Equipment.......15
Motorcraft Parts
............................................317
MyKey – Troubleshooting...........................60
MyKey ™
.............................................................57
Principle of Operation......................................... 57
N
Navigation......................................................394 cityseeker.............................................................. 401
Destination Mode.............................................. 396
Map Mode............................................................ 394
Navigation Map Updates............................... 402
Navigation Menu............................................... 399
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.................. 402
SYNC AppLink..................................................... 401
Waypoints........................................................... 400
Normal Scheduled Maintenance...........441 Normal Maintenance Intervals...................... 441
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