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Antenna Positions
Maximum output power Watt (Peak
RMS)
Frequency Band
MHz
1
50
1-30
2, 3
50
50-54
2, 3
50
68-88
2, 3
50
142-176
2, 3
50
380-512
2, 3
10
806-870
Note: After the installation of radio
frequency transmitters, check for
disturbances from and to all electrical
equipment in your vehicle, both in the
standby and transmit modes.
Check all electrical equipment:
• With the ignition ON.
• With the engine running.
• During a road test at various speeds.
Check that electromagnetic fields
generated inside your vehicle cabin by the
transmitter installed do not exceed
applicable human exposure requirements. END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT
VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER
LICENSE AGREEMENT (EULA)
•
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have acquired a vehicle having several
devices, including SYNC ® and various
control modules, ("DEVICES") that
include software licensed or owned by
Ford Motor Company and its affiliates
("FORD MOTOR COMPANY"). Those
software products of FORD MOTOR
COMPANY origin, as well as associated
media, printed materials, and "online"
or electronic documentation
("SOFTWARE") are protected by
international intellectual property laws
and treaties. The SOFTWARE is
licensed, not sold. All rights reserved.
• The SOFTWARE may interface with
and/or communicate with, or may be
later upgraded to interface with and/or
communicate with additional software
and/or systems provided by FORD
MOTOR COMPANY.
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Breaking-In.....................................................207
Bulb Specification Chart...........................307
C
Cabin Air Filter.................................................113
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Duratec.........................................................298
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates............................................................ 301
Specifications..................................................... 299
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................302
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 306
Specifications..................................................... 303
Capacities and Specifications................293
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 255
Catalytic Converter
......................................146
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).................... 147
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing.................................................... 147
Center Console
..............................................130
Changing a Bulb...........................................252 Front Fog Lamp.................................................. 252
High-Intensity Discharge Headlamps........252
LED Lamps........................................................... 253
License Plate Lamp.......................................... 253
Changing a Fuse...........................................232 Fuses....................................................................... 232
Changing a Road Wheel............................287 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information...................................................... 287
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 288
Changing the 12V Battery.........................248 Battery Management System...................... 250
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................253
Changing the Wiper Blades
......................251
Changing the Windshield Wiper
Blades................................................................ 251
Checking MyKey System Status...............53 MyKey Distance..................................................... 53
Number of Admin Keys...................................... 53
Number of MyKeys.............................................. 53
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................250
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................34 Child Restraint Positioning
.........................26
Child Safety........................................................17
General Information............................................. 17
Child Safety Locks.........................................28 Left-Hand Side..................................................... 28
Right-Hand Side................................................... 28
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................259
Cleaning Products
.......................................255
Materials............................................................... 255
Cleaning the Engine....................................257
Cleaning the Exterior..................................255 Cleaning the Headlamps................................ 256
Exterior Chrome Parts..................................... 256
Exterior Plastic Parts........................................ 256
Stripes or Graphics............................................ 256
Underbody........................................................... 256
Under Hood......................................................... 256
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens
........................258
Cleaning the Interior...................................258
Mirrors.................................................................... 258
Cleaning the Wheels..................................260
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades............................................................257
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................52
Climate.............................................................391 Accessing Rear Climate Controls................393
Accessing the Climate Control Menu.........391
Directing the Airflow.......................................... 391
Rear Climate Control Lock Indicator..........393
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................. 391
Setting the Temperature................................. 391
Switching Auto Mode On and Off................391
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off....................................................................... 392
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off.............................................................. 392
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off....................................................................... 392
Switching Rear Auto Mode On and Off...................................................................... 393
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off....................................................................... 392
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off....................................................................... 391
Switching the Climate Controlled Seats On and Off.............................................................. 392
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Switching the Climate Control On and
Off....................................................................... 392
Switching the Heated Exterior Mirrors On and Off.............................................................. 392
Switching the Heated Rear Window On and Off....................................................................... 392
Switching the Heated Seats On and Off....................................................................... 392
Switching the Heated Steering Wheel On and Off.............................................................. 392
Switching the Rear Climate Controlled Seats On and Off.......................................... 393
Switching the Rear Heated Seats On and Off...................................................................... 393
Switching the Rear Ventilated Seats On and Off.............................................................. 393
Switching the Ventilated Seats On and Off...................................................................... 393
Climate Control.............................................105
Climate Controlled Seats...........................122 Cooled Seats........................................................ 123
Heated Seats........................................................ 122
Collision Warning System.........................194 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION........................... 194
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check........................... 240
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......44
Creating a MyKey............................................52 Programming and Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 52
Cross Traffic Alert..........................................191 False Alerts........................................................... 193
Switching the System Off and On...............193
System Errors....................................................... 193
System Lights, Messages and Audible Alerts.................................................................. 192
System Limitations............................................ 193
Using the System................................................ 191
Cruise Control..................................................65 Principle of Operation....................................... 176
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................ 176
Customer Assistance..................................216
D
Data Recording..................................................9
Event Data Recording.......................................... 10Service Data Recording........................................
9
Daytime Running Lamps..............................71
Declaration of Conformity.......................488 Radio Frequency Statement........................ 488
Direction Indicators........................................72
Doors and Locks.............................................55
Driver Alert
......................................................183
Using Driver Alert................................................ 183
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................38 Children and Airbags.......................................... 39
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 38
Driving Aids
.....................................................183
Driving Hints...................................................207
Driving Through Water..............................208
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps.......................... 71
E
Economical Driving
.....................................207
Electromagnetic Compatibility.............460
Emission Law.................................................145 Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance..........146
Tampering With a Noise Control System............................................................... 145
End User License Agreement.................462 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................. 462
Engine Block Heater....................................134 Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 135
Engine Coolant Check...............................240 Adding Coolant.................................................. 240
Coolant Change.................................................. 242
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 243
Fail-Safe Cooling............................................... 242
Recycled Coolant............................................... 242
Severe Climates................................................. 242
Engine Emission Control
............................145
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 62
Engine Oil Check..........................................238 Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 238
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................238
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Engine Specifications - 3.5L
Duratec.........................................................293
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 293
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................293
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 294
Entertainment...............................................381 AM/FM Radio...................................................... 382
Apps....................................................................... 390
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................ 389
CD (If equipped)................................................ 388
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)........................................................ 385
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)........................................................ 383
Sources.................................................................. 382
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................ 390
USB Ports............................................................. 390
Environment......................................................14
Essential Towing Checks..........................204 Before Towing a Trailer.................................... 205
Hitches.................................................................. 204
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)........................................ 205
Safety Chains...................................................... 204
Trailer Brakes...................................................... 204
Trailer Lamps...................................................... 204
When Towing a Trailer..................................... 205
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options..................................13
Exterior Mirrors.................................................75
Auto-Dimming Feature...................................... 76
Blind Spot Monitor............................................... 76
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors................................ 75
Heated Exterior Mirrors....................................... 75
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors........................... 76
Memory Mirrors..................................................... 76
Power Exterior Mirrors......................................... 75
Puddle Lamps........................................................ 76
F
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................30 Seatbelt Locking Modes..................................... 31
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy...............30 Flat Tire
See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 287
Flat Tire Inflation See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................263
Floor Mats
......................................................208
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals................................. 66
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
US Only...................................................................... 11
Ford Protect..................................................440 Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY)........................................... 441
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only)................................................................. 440
Front Passenger Sensing System............39
Fuel and Refueling.......................................136
Fuel Consumption
........................................143
Advertised Capacity.......................................... 143
Calculating Fuel Economy.............................. 143
Filling the Fuel Tank........................................... 143
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................138
Fuel Filter........................................................248
Fuel Quality - E85........................................136 Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles............................................................. 136
Switching Between E85 and Gasoline............................................................. 137
Fuel Quality - Gasoline...............................138 Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 138
Fuel Shutoff.....................................................211
Fuses.................................................................223
Fuse Specification Chart...........................223 Passenger Compartment Fuse
Panel
.................................................................. 228
Power Distribution Box.................................... 223
G
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener............124
Gauges................................................................79 Fuel Gauge............................................................. 80
Information Display............................................ 80
Type 1........................................................................\
. 79
Type 2....................................................................... 80
Gearbox See: Transmission.............................................. 149
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General Information on Radio
Frequencies...................................................46
Intelligent Access................................................. 46
General Maintenance Information.......442 Multi-Point Inspection..................................... 444
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 443
Protecting Your Investment........................... 442
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 442
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 442
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................219
Getting the Services You Need................216 Away From Home............................................... 216
Global Opening...............................................75
Opening the Windows........................................ 75
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake.............................................. 161
Hazard Flashers..............................................211
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps...................... 251
Headlamp Exit Delay
......................................71
Headrest See: Head Restraints.......................................... 114
Head Restraints
..............................................114
Adjusting the Head Restraint.......................... 115
Tilting Head Restraints ..................................... 116
Heated Exterior Mirrors
................................112
Heated Rear Window...................................112
Heated Seats
...................................................121
Rear Heated Seats.............................................. 122
Heated Steering Wheel
...............................65
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 105
Hill Start Assist...............................................161 Switching the System On and Off...............162
Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 162
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate...........................................................110
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather.............................................................. 112
General Hints........................................................ 110
Quickly Cooling the Interior............................... 111
Quickly Heating the Interior.............................. 111
Recommended Settings for Cooling............112 Recommended Settings for Heating.............111
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes.............................................................161
Home Screen.................................................373
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........234
I
Ignition Switch................................................131
In California (U.S. Only)..............................217
Information Display Control.......................65
Information Displays.....................................85 General Information............................................ 85
Information Messages
.................................94
Adaptive Cruise Control.................................... 94
AdvanceTrac ™...................................................... 95
Alarm........................................................................\
95
All Wheel Drive..................................................... 96
Automatic Engine Shutdown.......................... 95
Automatic High Beam Control........................ 95
Battery and Charging System......................... 96
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System...................................................... 97
Brake System......................................................... 97
Collision Warning System................................. 98
Doors and Locks................................................... 98
Driver Alert.............................................................. 98
Fuel........................................................................\
.... 98
Keys and Intelligent Access............................. 99
Lane Keeping System........................................ 99
Maintenance........................................................ 100
MyKey..................................................................... 100
Park Aid................................................................... 101
Passenger Sensing System Message..........101
Power Steering.................................................... 102
Reminder Messages........................................... 101
Remote Start........................................................ 102
Seats....................................................................... 102
Starting System.................................................. 102
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................103
Traction Control.................................................. 103
Transmission........................................................ 103
Installing Child Restraints
............................18
Child Seats............................................................... 18
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 19
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................. 21
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Moonroof............................................................77
Bounce-Back......................................................... 78
Opening and Closing the Moonroof..............78
Venting the Moonroof......................................... 78
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Duratec.............294
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................295
MyKey Troubleshooting...............................53
MyKey ™..............................................................51
Principle of Operation.......................................... 51
N
Navigation......................................................399 cityseeker............................................................. 406
Destination Mode............................................... 401
Map Mode............................................................ 399
Navigation Map Updates................................ 407
Navigation Menu............................................... 404
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 407
SYNC AppLink.................................................... 406
Waypoints............................................................ 405
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........445 Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™........................ 445
Normal Maintenance Intervals.................... 446
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................239
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check...................................... 238
Opening and Closing the Hood..............234 Closing the Hood............................................... 235
Opening the Hood............................................. 234
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.......................................................221
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual...........221
Overhead Console.......................................130
P
Parking Aids
....................................................167
Principle of Operation....................................... 167
Parking Brake
..................................................161
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................62 SecuriLock®........................................................... 62
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 62Pedals................................................................66
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Personal Safety System
™
..........................36
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?.................................................................. 36
Phone...............................................................393 During a Phone Call.......................................... 397
Making Calls........................................................ 396
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time................................................................... 393
Phone Menu........................................................ 394
Receiving Calls.................................................... 397
Smartphone Connectivity.............................. 398
Text Messaging.................................................. 398
Post-Crash Alert System...........................214
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 55
Power Seats.....................................................117 Adjusting the Lumbar Support....................... 119
Adjusting the Multi-Contour Front Seats With Active Motion ....................................... 119
Power Steering Fluid Check....................248
Power Windows
..............................................74
Accessory Delay.................................................... 75
Bounce-Back.......................................................... 74
One-Touch Down................................................. 74
One-Touch Up....................................................... 74
Window Lock.......................................................... 75
Protecting the Environment........................14
Puncture See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 287
R
Rear Parking Aid............................................167 Obstacle Distance Indicator.......................... 168
Rear Seat Armrest........................................130
Rear Seats
........................................................121
Split-folding Rear Seat...................................... 121
Rear View Camera
........................................172
Using the Rear View Camera System..........173
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.................................... 172
Recommended Towing Weights...........203
Refueling.........................................................140 Refueling System Overview........................... 140
Refueling System Warning.............................. 142
Refueling Your Vehicle....................................... 141
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Stability Control............................................164
Principle of Operation....................................... 164
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch............................................ 131
Starting a Gasoline Engine
........................132
Cold Weather Starting - Flex Fuel
Vehicles.............................................................. 133
Failure to Start..................................................... 133
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................134
Important Ventilating Information...............134
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving................................................................134
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary......................................................... 133
Starting and Stopping the Engine...........131 General Information........................................... 131
Steering
............................................................194
Electric Power Steering.................................... 194
Steering Wheel
...............................................64
Storage Compartments.............................130
Sunroof See: Moonroof........................................................ 77
Sun Visors..........................................................77 Illuminated Vanity Mirror.................................... 77
Supplementary Restraints System..........37 Principle of Operation......................................... 37
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
SYNC™ 3.........................................................361 General Information.......................................... 361
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting......................424
SYNC™ Applications and Services........................................................339
911 Assist............................................................... 339
SYNC™ AppLink ™
......................................341
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................. 341
SYNC™.............................................................321 General Information........................................... 321
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
..........................352
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............293
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)........................218
Tire Care..........................................................269 Glossary of Tire Terminology......................... 270Information About Uniform Tire Quality
Grading............................................................. 269
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................. 271
Temperature A B C............................................ 270
Traction AA A B C.............................................. 269
Treadwear............................................................ 269
Tire Inflation When Punctured See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................263
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........283 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System....................................... 284
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...................................... 285
Tire Repair Kit See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................263
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit
....................263
First Stage: Reinflating the Tire with Sealing
Compound and Air....................................... 265
General Information......................................... 264
Second Stage: Checking Tire Pressure........................................................... 266
Tips for Use of the Kit...................................... 264
What to do after the Tire has been Sealed................................................................ 267
What to do when a Tire Is Punctured........265
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 263
Towing a Trailer
............................................202
Load Placement................................................. 202
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.........................................................206
Emergency Towing........................................... 206
Recreational Towing........................................ 206
Towing.............................................................202
Traction Control
............................................163
Principle of Operation....................................... 163
Transmission Code Designation............297
Transmission..................................................149
Transporting the Vehicle
............................214
Type Approvals............................................488
Radio Frequency Certification for Keys and
Remote Controls.......................................... 499
Radio Frequency Certifications for Blind Spot Information System.......................... 497
Radio Frequency Certifications for Body Control Module............................................. 499
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Climate Voice Commands..............................
376
Initiating a Voice Session................................ 323
Mobile App Voice Commands...................... 379
Navigation Voice Commands....................... 378
Phone Voice Commands................................ 376
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice Commands...................................................... 379
System Interaction and Feedback..............324
Voice Settings Commands............................ 380
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).........................219
V
Vehicle Care
...................................................255
General Information......................................... 255
Vehicle Certification Label.......................297
Vehicle Identification Number...............296
Vehicle Storage............................................260 Battery.................................................................... 261
Body....................................................................... 260
Brakes..................................................................... 261
Cooling system.................................................... 261
Engine..................................................................... 261
Fuel system........................................................... 261
General.................................................................. 260
Miscellaneous...................................................... 261
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 261
Tires........................................................................\
. 261
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 105
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............296
Voice Control
...................................................64
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators..................81 Adaptive Cruise Control...................................... 81
Anti-Lock Braking System................................. 81
Automatic High Beam Control......................... 81
Battery....................................................................... 81
Blind Spot Monitor............................................... 81
Brake System.......................................................... 81
Cruise Control........................................................ 82
Direction Indicator................................................ 82
Door Ajar.................................................................. 82
Engine Coolant Temperature.......................... 82Engine Oil................................................................
82
Fasten Seatbelt..................................................... 82
Front Airbag............................................................ 82
Front Fog Lamps.................................................. 82
Heads Up Display................................................. 82
High Beam.............................................................. 82
Lane Keeping Aid................................................. 82
Low Fuel Level....................................................... 83
Low Tire Pressure Warning............................... 83
Low Washer Fluid................................................. 83
Parking Lamps...................................................... 83
Powertrain Fault................................................... 83
Service Engine Soon........................................... 83
Stability Control................................................... 84
Stability Control Off............................................ 84
Washer Fluid Check....................................248
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 255
Waxing..............................................................257
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 287
Wheels and Tires
.........................................263
General Information......................................... 263
Technical Specifications.................................. 291
Windows and Mirrors....................................74
Windshield Washers.....................................68
Windshield Wipers
.........................................67
Speed Dependent Wipers................................. 67
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................250
Wipers and Washers.....................................67
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