Power Steering
ActionMessage
The power steering system is not working. Stop thevehicle in a safe place. Contact an authorized dealer.Steering loss Stop safely
The power steering system is not working. Stop thevehicle in a safe place. Contact an authorized dealer.Steering assist malfunctionService required
The power steering system has detected a conditionwithin the power steering system or passive entry orpassive start system requires service. Contact anauthorized dealer.
Steering malfunction Servicenow
Stability Control
ActionMessage
The system has detected a fault that requires service.Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.SHIFT SYS FAULT SportUnavailable Service Required
Starting System
ActionMessage
Displays when you start your vehicle as a reminder tofully press the brake pedal.To START Press Brake
Displays when you start your vehicle as a reminder tofully press the clutch pedal.To START Press Clutch
Displays when you start your vehicle as a reminder tofully press the brake and clutch pedals.To START Press Brake andClutch
Displays if your vehicle fails to start.Cranking Time Exceeded
Displays when the system cannot detect a valid key.No Key Detected
Displays if you are unable to start your vehicle with acorrectly coded key. The system has detected a faultthat requires service. Have your vehicle checked assoon as possible.
Starting System Fault
Displays for 20 seconds if you switch the engine offand the system cannot detect a valid passive key. After10 seconds, you can no longer start your vehicle if itdoes not detect a valid passive key.
Restart Now or Key is Needed
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Traction Control
ActionMessage
Displays when the traction control system has beenswitched on.Traction Control On
Displays when the traction control system has beenswitched off.Traction Control Off
Transmission
ActionMessage
The system has detected a fault that requires service.Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.Transmission malfunctionService now
Transmission Service Required
The transmission is overheating and needs to cool.Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so, switchthe engine off and allow the transmission to cool.
Transmission OvertemperatureStop Safely
Transmission Overheating StopSafely
Transmission Too Hot PressBrake
The transmission has limited functionality. The systemhas detected a fault that requires service. Have yourvehicle checked as soon as possible.
Transmission Limited FunctionSee Manual
Displays at low ambient temperatures if it takes a fewseconds for the transmission to engage a gear. Fullypress the brake pedal until the message disappearsfrom the information display.
Transmission Warming UpPlease Wait
Displays as a reminder to shift into park (P).Transmission Not in Park
Press the brake pedal to unlock the transmission.Press Brake to Unlock GearshiftLever
Displays when the gearshift lever unlocks.Gearshift Lever Unlocked
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Vehicle Settings
ActionMessage
Your vehicle is in transport mode.Some features on your vehicle are not available. Haveyour vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Transport Mode Contact Dealer
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•The alarm horn is sounding.
•The hood is open.
•The transmission is not in park (P).
Setting Remote Start to Active
1.Using the information display controlson the steering wheel, select Settings.
2.Select Vehicle Settings.
3.Select Remote Start.
4.Switch System on.
Note:You have to enable the modem usingthe FordPass app to use remote start. SeeGeneral Information (page 319).
Remotely Starting the Engine
WARNING: To avoid exhaustfumes, do not use remote start if yourvehicle is parked indoors or in areas thatare not well ventilated.
Use the FordPass app to start the engine.
Note:The direction indicators flash twice.
Note:The parking lamps turn on when theengine is running.
Note:The horn sounds if the system failsto start.
Note:You must switch on the ignitionbefore driving your vehicle.
Extending the Vehicle Run Time
To extend the engine running time durationof your vehicle during remote start, repeatthe activation using FordPass app whilethe engine is running. If you programmedthe duration to last 10 minutes, the second10 minutes will begin after what is left of
the first activation time. For example, ifyour vehicle had been running from the firstremote start for 5 minutes, your vehiclecontinues to run now for a total of 20minutes. You can extend the remote startup to a maximum of 30 minutes.
Remotely Stopping the Engine
Use the FordPass app to stop the engine.
Remote Start Settings
Use the information display to adjust theremote start settings.
Note:You cannot adjust the climate controlsettings when you have remotely startedthe engine.
Note:When you switch the ignition on, theclimate control system returns to the lastused settings.
Switching Auto On
1.Using the information display controlson the steering wheel, select Settings.
2.Select Vehicle Settings.
3.Select Remote Start.
4.Select Climate Control.
5.Switch Auto on.
Note:If you switch Auto on, the systemattempts to heat or cool the interior to 72°F(22°C).
Note:The heated windshield, heated rearwindow, heated mirrors, heated seats andheated steering wheel could turn on in coldweather.
Switching Last Settings On
1.Using the information display controlson the steering wheel, select Settings.
2.Select Vehicle Settings.
3.Select Remote Start.
4.Select Climate Control.
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5.Switch Last Settings on.
Note:If you switch Last Settings on, thesystem remembers the last used settings.
Switching the Heated Seats and theHeated Steering Wheel Settings On
1.Using the information display controlson the steering wheel, select Settings.
2.Select Vehicle Settings.
3.Select Remote Start.
4.Select Seats and Wheel.
5.Switch Auto on.
Note:If you switch the heated seats andthe heated steering wheel settings on, theheated seats and heated steering wheelturn on during cold weather.
Setting the Duration
You can set a duration for the engine torun.
Note:Wait a few seconds before remotelystarting the engine after the engine stopsrunning.
1.Using the information display controlson the steering wheel, select Settings.
2.Select Vehicle Settings.
3.Select Remote Start.
4.Select Duration.
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1.Open the floor console storagecompartment lid.
2.Remove the tray.
3.Place the key into the backup slot.
4.With the key in this position, you canuse the push button ignition switch toswitch the ignition on and start yourvehicle.
Note:If your vehicle is equipped with amanual transmission, releasing the clutchpedal or button during engine start stopsthe engine cranking and returns the ignitionto on. A message appears in the display.
When the engine does not crank when thestarter button is pressed:
1.Fully depress the clutch pedal (vehicleswith a manual transmission) and brakepedal (vehicles with an automatictransmission).
2.Press the button until the engine starts.
Stopping the Engine with theVehicle Stationary
Note:The ignition, all electrical circuitswarning lamps and indicators turn off.
Note:If your vehicle is equipped with anautomatic transmission, put thetransmission selector lever in position P.
Briefly press the button.
Stopping the Engine When theVehicle is Moving
Note:Switching off the engine when yourvehicle is still moving results in a significantdecrease in braking assistance. Higher effortis required to apply the brakes and to stopyour vehicle. A significant decrease insteering assistance could also occur. Thesteering does not lock, but higher effortcould be required to steer your vehicle.When you switch the ignition off, someelectrical circuits, for example airbags, alsoturn off. If you unintentionally switch theignition off, shift into neutral (N) and restartthe engine.
•Press and hold the button for at leastone second or press it three timeswithin two seconds.
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•Make sure the system is unplugged andproperly stowed before starting anddriving your vehicle. Make sure theprotective cover seals the prongs of theblock heater cord plug when not in use.
•Make sure the heater system ischecked for proper operation beforewinter.
Using the Engine Block Heater
Make sure the receptacle terminals areclean and dry prior to use. Clean them witha dry cloth if necessary.
The heater uses 0.4 to 1.0 kilowatt-hoursof energy per hour of use. The system doesnot have a thermostat. It achievesmaximum temperature afterapproximately three hours of operation.Using the heater longer than three hoursdoes not improve system performance andunnecessarily uses electricity.
AUTOMATIC ENGINE
SHUTDOWN
For vehicles with a keyless ignition, thisautomatically shuts down your vehicle ifit has been idling for an extended period.The ignition also turns off to save batterypower. Before your vehicle shuts down, amessage appears in the informationdisplay showing a timer counting down. Ifyou do not intervene within 30 seconds,your vehicle shuts down. Start your vehicleas normal.
Automatic Engine Shutdown Override
Note: You cannot permanently switch offthe automatic shutdown.
You can stop the shutdown, or reset thetimer, at any point before the 30-secondcountdown has expired by doing any of thefollowing:
•Interacting with your vehicle, forexample pressing the brake oraccelerator pedal.
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AUTO-START-STOP
The system helps reduce fuel consumptionby automatically shutting off and restartingthe engine while your vehicle is stopped.The engine will restart automatically whenyou release the brake pedal. In somesituations, your vehicle may restartautomatically, for example:
•To maintain interior comfort
•To recharge the battery
Note:Power assist steering is turned offwhen the engine is off.
WARNING: Always fully apply theparking brake. Make sure you shift intopark (P) for vehicles with an automatictransmission. Switch the ignition off andremove the key whenever you leave yourvehicle.
WARNING: Before opening thehood or performing any maintenance,fully apply the parking brake, shift intopark (P) or neutral (N) and switch theignition off.
WARNING: Always switch theignition off before leaving the vehicle. Ifthe ignition is switched on an automaticrestart may occur at any time.
WARNING: The system mayrequire the engine to automaticallyrestart when the auto-start-stopindicator illuminates green or flashesamber. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in personal injury.
The Auto-Start-Stop system status isavailable at a glance within the informationdisplay. See Information Displays (page93).
Enabling Auto-Start-Stop
The system is automatically enabled everytime you start your vehicle if the followingconditions are met:
•The Auto-Start-Stop button is notpressed (not illuminated).
•Your vehicle exceeds an initial speedof 3 mph (5 km/h) after the vehicle hasbeen initially started.
•Your vehicle is stopped.
•Your foot is on the brake pedal.
•The transmission is in drive (D).
•The driver's door is closed.
•There is adequate brake vacuum.
•The interior compartment has beencooled or warmed to an acceptablelevel.
•The front windshield defroster is off.
•The steering wheel is not being turned.
•The vehicle is not on a steep roadgrade.
•The battery is within optimal operatingconditions (battery state of charge andtemperature in range).
•The engine coolant is at operatingtemperature.
•Elevation is below approximately10,000 ft (3,048 m).
•Ambient temperature is moderate.
The green Auto-Start-Stopindicator light on the instrumentcluster will illuminate to indicatewhen the automatic engine stop occurs.
If the instrument cluster isequipped with a greyAuto-Start-Stop indicator light,it is illuminated when automatic enginestop is not available due to one of theabove noted conditions not being met.
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