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Automatic Shutdown
This feature shuts down your vehicle if it
has been idling for an extended period.
The ignition also turns off in order to save
battery power. Before your vehicle shuts
down, a message appears in the
information display showing a timer
counting down from 30 seconds. If you do
not intervene within 30 seconds, your
vehicle shuts down. Another message
appears in the information display to
inform you that your vehicle has shut down
in order to save fuel. Start your vehicle as
you normally do.
Automatic Shutdown Override
Note:
You cannot permanently switch off
the automatic shutdown feature. When you
switch it off temporarily, it turns on at the
next ignition cycle.
You can stop the shutdown, or reset the
timer, at any point before the 30-second
countdown has expired by doing any of the
following:
• Interacting with your vehicle, for
example pressing the brake or
accelerator pedal.
• You can temporarily switch off the
shutdown feature any time the ignition
is on, for the current ignition cycle only.
Use the information display to do so.
See Information Displays (page 110).
• During the countdown before
shutdown, you are prompted to press
OK or RESET, depending on your type
of information display, to temporarily
switch the feature off.
Switching Off Your Vehicle When
It Is Stationary
1. Shift into park (P).
2. Press the push button ignition switch once.
3. Apply the parking brake. Note:
This switches off the ignition, warning
lamps and indicators.
Note: If your vehicle is left running for 30
minutes without any interaction, it
automatically shuts down.
Switching Off Your Vehicle When
It Is Moving WARNING:
Do not switch off your
vehicle when it is moving. This results in
a significant decrease in braking and
steering assistance. If the vehicle is
switched off, some electrical circuits, for
example airbags, could also turn off.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, personal injury or death.
1. Put the transmission in neutral (N) and
use the brakes to bring your vehicle to
a safe stop.
2. When your vehicle has stopped, shift into park (P).
3. Press and hold the push button ignition
switch for one second, or press it three
times within two seconds.
4. Apply the parking brake.
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes WARNING:
Exhaust leaks may
result in entry of harmful and potentially
lethal fumes into the passenger
compartment. If you smell exhaust
fumes inside your vehicle, have your
vehicle inspected immediately. Do not
drive if you smell exhaust fumes.
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•
Avoid contact with leaking fluids and
gases, and remain out of the way of
oncoming traffic until emergency
responders arrive.
• When emergency responders arrive,
tell them that the vehicle involved is an
electric vehicle or hybrid-electric
vehicle.
Fires
As with any vehicle, call emergency
assistance immediately if you see sparks,
smoke or flames coming from the vehicle.
Remain a safe distance from the vehicle
and try to stay clear of the smoke.
• Exit the vehicle immediately.
• Advise emergency assistance that an
electric or hybrid-electric vehicle is
involved.
• As with any vehicle fire, do not inhale
smoke, vapors or gas from the vehicle,
as they may be hazardous.
• Stay out of the roadway and stay out
of the way of any oncoming traffic
while awaiting the arrival of emergency
responders.
Post-Incident
• Do not store a severely damaged
vehicle with a lithium-ion battery inside
a structure or within 49 ft (15 m) of any
structure or vehicle.
• Make sure that passenger and luggage
compartments remain ventilated.
• Call emergency assistance if you
observe leaking fluids, sparks, smoke
or flames, or hear gurgling or bubbling
from the high-voltage battery. POST-CRASH ALERT SYSTEM
The system flashes the direction indicators
and sounds the horn (intermittently) in the
event of a serious impact that deploys an
airbag (front, side, side curtain or Safety
Canopy) or the seatbelt pretensioners.
The horn and indicators turn off when:
•
You press the hazard control button.
• You press the panic button on the
remote entry transmitter (if equipped).
• Your vehicle runs out of power.
• Sounding of the horn is only enabled
in specific markets.
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To clean the windshield and wiper blades:
•
Clean the windshield with a
non-abrasive glass cleaner. When
cleaning the interior of the windshield,
avoid getting any glass cleaner on the
instrument panel or door panels. Wipe
any glass cleaner off these surfaces
immediately.
• For windshields contaminated with
tree sap, chemicals, wax or bugs, clean
the entire windshield using steel wool
(no greater than 0000 grade) in a
circular motion and rinse with water.
• Clean the wiper blades with isopropyl
rubbing alcohol or windshield washer
concentrate.
Note: Do not use razor blades or other
sharp objects to clean or remove decals
from the inside of the heated rear window.
The vehicle warranty does not cover
damage caused to the heated rear window
grid lines.
CLEANING THE INTERIOR WARNING: Do not use cleaning
solvents, bleach or dye on the vehicle's
seatbelts, as these actions may weaken
the belt webbing. WARNING:
On vehicles equipped
with seat-mounted airbags, do not use
chemical solvents or strong detergents.
Such products could contaminate the
side airbag system and affect
performance of the side airbag in a crash.
For fabric, carpets, cloth seats and seats
equipped with side airbags:
• Remove dust and loose dirt with a
vacuum cleaner.
• Remove light stains and soil with
Motorcraft Professional Strength
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner. •
If grease or tar is present on the
material, spot-clean the area first with
Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover. In
Canada, use Motorcraft Multi-Purpose
Cleaner.
• If a ring forms on the fabric after spot
cleaning, clean the entire area
immediately (but do not oversaturate)
or the ring will set.
• Do not use household cleaning
products or glass cleaners, which can
stain and discolor the fabric and affect
the flame retardant abilities of the seat
materials.
Mirrors
Do not clean the housing or glass of any
mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or other
petroleum or ammonia-based cleaning
products.
CLEANING THE INSTRUMENT
PANEL AND INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER LENS WARNING:
Do not use chemical
solvents or strong detergents when
cleaning the steering wheel or
instrument panel to avoid contamination
of the airbag system.
Note: Follow the same procedure as
cleaning leather seats for cleaning leather
instrument panels and leather interior trim
surfaces. See
Cleaning Leather Seats
(page 339).
Clean the instrument panel and cluster
lens with a clean, damp and soft cloth,
then use a clean, dry and soft cloth to dry
these areas.
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If a crash deploys an airbag (excluding
knee airbags and rear inflatable safety
belts [if equipped]) or activates the fuel
pump shut-off, your SYNC-equipped
vehicle may be able to contact emergency
services by dialing 911 through a paired and
connected Bluetooth-enabled phone.
See Supplementary Restraints System
(page 44). Important information about
airbag deployment is in this chapter.
See
Roadside Emergencies (page 287).
Important information about the fuel pump
shut-off is in this chapter.
Setting 911 Assist On or Off
Press the Settings button then select: Action and Description
Menu
Item
Select the desired option, on
or off.
911 Assist
To make sure that 911 Assist works
properly:
• SYNC must be powered and working
properly at the time of the incident and
throughout feature activation and use.
• The 911 Assist feature must be set on
before the incident.
• You must pair and connect a Bluetooth
enabled and compatible cell phone to
SYNC.
• A connected Bluetooth enabled phone
must have the ability to make and
maintain an outgoing call at the time
of the incident.
• A connected Bluetooth enabled phone
must have adequate network coverage,
battery power and signal strength.
• The vehicle must have battery power
and be located in the U.S., Canada or
in a territory in which 911 is the
emergency number. In the Event of a Crash
Not all crashes deploy an airbag or activate
the fuel pump shut-off (the triggers for 911
Assist). If a connected cell phone sustains
damage or loses its connection to SYNC
during a crash, SYNC searches for and tries
to connect to a previously paired cell
phone; SYNC then attempts to call the
emergency services.
Before making the call:
•
SYNC provides a short window of time
(about 10 seconds) to cancel the call.
If you fail to cancel the call, SYNC
attempts to dial 911.
• SYNC says the following, or a similar
message: "SYNC will attempt to call
911, to cancel the call, press Cancel on
your screen or press and hold the
phone button on your steering wheel".
If you do not cancel the call, and SYNC
makes a successful call, a pre-recorded
message plays for the 911 operator, and
then the occupant(s) in your vehicle are
able to talk with the operator. Be prepared
to provide your name, phone number and
location immediately, because not all 911
systems are capable of receiving this
information electronically.
911 Assist May Not Work If
• Your cellular phone or 911 Assist
hardware sustains damage in a crash.
• The vehicle's battery or the SYNC
system has no power.
• The phone(s) thrown from your vehicle
are the ones paired and connected to
the system.
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911 Assist Privacy Notice
When you switch on 911 Assist, it may
disclose to emergency services that your
vehicle has been in a crash involving the
deployment of an airbag or activation of
the fuel pump shut-off. Certain versions or
updates to 911 Assist may also be capable
of electronically or verbally disclosing to
911 operators your vehicle location or other
details about your vehicle or crash to assist
911 operators to provide the most
appropriate emergency services. If you do
not want to disclose this information, do
not switch the feature on.
SYNC Mobile Apps
The system enables voice and steering
wheel control of SYNC AppLink enabled
smartphone apps. When an app is running
through AppLink, you can control main
features of the app through voice
commands and steering wheel controls.
Note:
You must pair and connect your
smartphone to SYNC to access AppLink.
Note: Android users need to connect the
phone to SYNC using Bluetooth. Note:
For information on available apps,
supported smartphone devices and
troubleshooting tips please visit the Ford
website
Note: Availability of SYNC AppLink enabled
Apps will vary by region.
Note: Make sure you have an active account
for the app that you have downloaded.
Some apps work automatically with no
setup. Other apps want you to configure
your personal settings and personalize your
experience by creating stations or favorites.
We recommend you do this at home or
outside of your vehicle.
To Access Using the SYNC Menu
Press the Mobile Apps button to access
the menu on-screen. Then select: Action and Description
Menu
Item
Scroll through the list of
available applications and
select a particular app.
Find
Mobile
Apps
Note: If you cannot find a compatible SYNC
AppLink app, make sure the required app is
running on the mobile device.
To Access Using Voice Commands
Press the voice button, then when prompted say: Action and Description
Voice Command
Say the name of the application after the tone.
The app should start. When an app is running through SYNC, you can press the voice button and speak commands specific to the app, for example "Play Playlist Road Trip".
Mobile Applications
SYNC lists all of the currently available mobile apps.
List Applications
Searches your connected mobile device for SYNC-compatible mobile apps.
Find Applications
Use this command to discover the available voice commands.
Help
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A
A/C
See: Climate Control.......................................... 137
About This Manual...........................................9
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 217
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................. 217
Accessories....................................................483
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 16
Active Park Assist........................................230
Using Active Park Assist................................... 231
Adaptive Cruise Control
............................239
Adaptive Cruise Control –
Troubleshooting............................................. 247
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
With Lane Centering
...............................246
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
With Stop and Go.....................................246
Adaptive Cruise Control Limitations - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
With Lane Centering...............................240
Adaptive Cruise Control Limitations - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
With Stop and Go......................................241
Sensor Limitations............................................. 241
Adaptive Cruise Control Precautions - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
With Lane Centering................................239
Adaptive Cruise Control Precautions - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
With Stop and Go.....................................239
Hilly Condition Usage...................................... 240
When Following a Vehicle.............................. 240
Adaptive Cruise Control – Troubleshooting.........................................247
Adaptive Cruise Control – Information Messages.......................................................... 247
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................328 Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 329
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................. 328
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
....................79 Airbag Disposal
...............................................52
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control.......................................... 137
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.5L,
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)...............320
See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - Excluding: Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)................319
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 78
All-Wheel Drive
..............................................212
Ambient Lighting...........................................90 Adjusting the Brightness................................... 90
Switching Ambient Lighting Off.................... 90
Switching Ambient Lighting On..................... 90
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................78 Arming the Alarm................................................. 78
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 78
Appendices....................................................505
Apps.................................................................466 SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 467
Using Apps on an Android Device..............466
Using Apps on an iOS Device....................... 466
Using Mobile Navigation on an Android Device................................................................ 467
At a Glance.......................................................20
Audible Warnings and Indicators...........109 Headlamps On Warning.................................. 109
Key in Ignition Warning..................................... 109
Keyless Warning................................................. 109
Audio Control
...................................................79
You can operate the following functions
with the control:.............................................. 80
Audio System
...............................................408
General Information........................................ 408
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC 3........411 Adjusting the Volume......................................... 411
Changing Radio Stations.................................. 411
Muting the Audio................................................ 412
Pausing or Playing Media................................. 412
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off.........412
Switching the Display On and Off................412
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse.............................................................. 412
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC........408 Accessing the Sound Settings..................... 408
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Cross Traffic Alert.........................................257
Cross Traffic Alert Behavior When Trailer
is Attached...................................................... 259
Cross Traffic Alert Indicator........................... 259
Cross Traffic Alert Information Messages......................................................... 260
Cross Traffic Alert System Limitations...................................................... 259
Cross Traffic Alert System Sensors............259
Switching the System On and Off..............259
Using Cross Traffic Alert.................................. 257
Cruise Control................................................237
Cruise Control Indicators..........................238
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control With Lane
Centering.........................................................81
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control With Stop and Go
.........80
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Cruise Control............................................................80
Customer Assistance
.................................297
D
Data Recording
..................................................11
Comfort, Convenience and Entertainment
Data....................................................................... 13
Event Data................................................................ 13
Service Data............................................................ 12
Services That Third Parties Provide...............14
Services That We Provide.................................. 14
Vehicles With a Modem...................................... 14
Vehicles With an Emergency Call System.................................................................. 15
Vehicles With SYNC............................................. 14
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Configurable Daytime Running
Lamps.............................................................88
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)............88
Declaration of Conformity........................533
Declaration of Conformity - Vehicles With: SYNC 3..............................................533
Radio Frequency Statement......................... 533
Digital Radio
...................................................412
HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................. 413Direction Indicators
.......................................89
Direction Indicator............................................... 89
Switching the Direction Indicators On and Off........................................................................\
. 89
Doors and Locks.............................................66
Drive Mode Control.....................................266 Drive Modes......................................................... 266
Drive Modes
...................................................266
Deep Snow/Sand.............................................. 266
Eco........................................................................\
.. 266
Normal................................................................... 267
Slippery.................................................................. 267
Sport....................................................................... 267
Driver Alert.....................................................250 Using Driver Alert............................................... 250
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................45 Children and Airbags.......................................... 46
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 45
Driver Knee Airbag
.........................................49
Driving Aids....................................................250
Driving Hints..................................................284
Driving Through Water...............................285
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:
Configurable Daytime Running
Lamps................................................................. 88
See: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................88
E
Economical Driving
.....................................284
Electric Parking Brake.................................218 Applying the Electric Parking Brake.............218
Automatically Releasing the Electric
Parking Brake.................................................. 219
Manually Releasing the Electric Parking Brake................................................................... 219
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake if the Vehicle Battery is Running Out of
Charge................................................................ 219
Electric Vehicle Information.....................461 Charge Preferences.......................................... 464
Charge Settings.................................................. 462
Charge Time Settings...................................... 465
Departure Time Settings................................ 465
Engine On Due To............................................... 461
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Bluetooth.............................................................
468
Charge Settings................................................. 469
Clock...................................................................... 468
Display................................................................... 469
Driver Assist........................................................ 468
FordPass............................................................... 468
General................................................................. 468
Message Center................................................. 469
Mobile Apps........................................................ 469
Multi Contour Seats......................................... 469
Navigation............................................................ 469
Personal Profiles............................................... 469
Phone.................................................................... 468
Seats...................................................................... 469
Sound.................................................................... 468
Valet Mode.......................................................... 469
Vehicle................................................................... 468
Voice Control...................................................... 469
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control Gap .................................................................244
Following a Vehicle........................................... 245
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control Speed
............................................................243
Manually Changing the Set Speed.............244
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed from a
Complete Stop.............................................. 244
Setting the Cruise Control Speed..........237 Changing the Set Speed.................................. 237
Side Airbags
.....................................................48
Side Sensing System..................................229 Object Distance Indicator............................... 230
Sitting in the Correct Position..................148
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains................................. 364
Spare Wheel See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 369
Special Notices
................................................16
New Vehicle Limited Warranty........................ 16
Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility Type Vehicles......................................... 17
On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector............................................................ 17
Special Instructions............................................. 16
Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance.............17
Using Your Vehicle With a Snowplow............17
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance..............................................492
Exceptions............................................................ 493Speed Control
See: Cruise Control............................................ 237
Stability Control
...........................................223
Principle of Operation...................................... 223
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch............................................ 167
Starting a Gasoline Engine.......................168 Automatic Engine Shutdown........................ 169
Failure to Start..................................................... 169
Fast Restart.......................................................... 169
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................170
Important Ventilating Information...............170
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving................................................................ 170
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary......................................................... 170
Starting a Hybrid Electric Vehicle System............................................................171
Automatic Shutdown........................................ 172
Fast Restart............................................................ 171
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................172
Important Ventilating Information...............173
Switching Off Your Vehicle When It Is Moving................................................................ 172
Switching Off Your Vehicle When It Is Stationary.......................................................... 172
Starting and Stopping the Engine..........167 General Information........................................... 167
Steering...........................................................260 Electric Power Steering................................... 260
Steering Wheel
................................................79
Storage Compartments............................166
Sunroof See: Moonroof...................................................... 96
Sun Visors
.........................................................96
Illuminated Vanity Mirror................................... 96
Supplementary Restraints System.........44 Principle of Operation........................................ 44
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On and Off..........................................................243
Automatic Cancellation or Deactivation.................................................... 243
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off....................................................................... 243
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On....................................................................... 243
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