Protecting Your Investment...........................
487
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 487
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 487
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................309
Getting the Services You Need..............306 Away From Home............................................. 306
Global Opening..............................................98 Remote Control Front Windows.................... 98
H
Hazard Flashers...........................................300
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps.................... 340
Headlamp Exit Delay
....................................89
Headrest See: Head Restraints......................................... 144
Head Restraints
............................................144
Adjusting the Head Restraints....................... 145
Tilting Head Restraints .................................... 146
Heated Exterior Mirrors...............................142
Heated Rear Window..................................142
Heated Seats
.................................................156
Front Seats........................................................... 156
Second Row Heated Seats.............................. 157
Heated Steering Wheel...............................83
Heated Windshield
.......................................141
Windshield Wiper De-Icer................................ 141
Heating See: Climate Control.......................................... 137
High Voltage Battery...................................201 General Information.......................................... 201
Hill Descent Control....................................228
Hill Descent Control Indicator
.................229
Hill Start Assist...............................................217 Switching the System On and Off................217
Using Hill Start Assist........................................ 217
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate
..........................................................139
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold
Weather............................................................ 140
General Hints....................................................... 139
Quickly Cooling the Interior............................ 140
Quickly Heating the Interior............................ 140
Recommended Settings for Cooling..........140
Recommended Settings for Heating..........140 Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes.............................................................215
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........323
Horn....................................................................84
How Does Adaptive Cruise Control With Stop and Go Work....................................246
How Does the Rear Occupant Alert System Work
...............................................160
Hybrid Vehicle Frequently Asked Questions - 3.3L, Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (HEV).............................................184
Hybrid Vehicle Operation - 3.3L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)
.............................182
Battery.................................................................... 182
Braking.................................................................... 183
Driving..................................................................... 182
Driving to Optimize Fuel Economy..............183
Starting................................................................... 182
Stopping................................................................. 182
Transmission Operation................................... 182
I
Ignition Switch................................................172
In California (U.S. Only).............................307
Information Display Control
.......................83
Information Displays.....................................112
General Information............................................ 112
Information Messages................................120 4WD........................................................................\
. 136
Active Park.............................................................. 121
Adaptive Cruise Control.................................... 121
Adaptive Headlamps.......................................... 121
AdvanceTrac ™ and Traction Control..........122
Alarm....................................................................... 122
Battery and Charging System (12 Volt).................................................................... 122
Battery and Charging System (High Voltage)............................................................. 123
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System.................................................... 124
Doors and Locks.................................................. 125
Driver Alert............................................................. 126
Fuel........................................................................\
.. 126
Hill Descent Control........................................... 126
Hill Start Assist..................................................... 127
Keys and Intelligent Access............................. 127
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Lane Keeping System.......................................
128
Maintenance......................................................... 128
MyKey...................................................................... 129
Park Aid.................................................................. 130
Park Brake............................................................... 131
Power Steering..................................................... 132
Pre-Collision Assist............................................ 132
Remote Start........................................................ 132
Seats........................................................................\
133
Starting System................................................... 133
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................. 133
Trailer....................................................................... 134
Transmission........................................................ 134
Installing Child Restraints...........................25
Child Seats.............................................................. 25
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts......................... 25
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)........................................... 28
Using Tether Straps............................................. 29
Instrument Cluster.......................................104
Instrument Lighting Dimmer
.....................89
Instrument Panel.............................................21
Interior Air Quality.........................................143
Interior Lamps
.................................................92
Front Interior Lamp.............................................. 92
Rear Interior Lamps............................................. 92
Interior Mirror
...................................................101
Automatic Dimming Mirror.............................. 101
Manual Dimming Mirror.................................... 101
Introduction........................................................9
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................301 Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 301
Jump Starting...................................................... 302
Locating the Jump Starting Connection Points................................................................. 301
Preparing Your Vehicle..................................... 301
Removing the Jumper Cables....................... 302
K
Keyless Entry
....................................................72
SECURICODE™ Keyless Entry Keypad........72
Keyless Starting
.............................................172
Ignition Modes...................................................... 173
Keys and Remote Controls.........................57 L
Lane Keeping System
................................260
Switching the System On and Off...............261
Liftgate...............................................................74
Lighting Control
..............................................88
Flashing High Beam Headlamps................... 89
Lighting Control Selections............................. 88
Switching High Beam Headlamps On and Off........................................................................\
. 88
Lighting..............................................................88 General Information........................................... 88
Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers.............282
Load Carrying.................................................281
Load Limit.......................................................283 Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................. 287
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................. 283
Locating the Cabin Air Filter.....................143
Locking and Unlocking................................69 Activating Intelligent Access............................ 70
Autolock.................................................................... 71
Battery Saver.......................................................... 72
Illuminated Entry.................................................... 71
Illuminated Exit...................................................... 72
Locking and Unlocking the Doors with the Key Blade........................................................... 69
Power Door Locks................................................ 69
Remote Control.................................................... 69
Smart Unlocks for Integrated Keyhead Remote Control................................................ 70
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys........................................................................\
71
Luggage Covers
............................................282
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 376
M
Maintenance..................................................323 General Information.......................................... 323
Manual Seats
..................................................147
Adjusting the Seat Backrest........................... 147
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward.............................................................. 147
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Memory Function.........................................150
Easy Entry and Exit Feature............................. 151
Linking a PreSet Position to your Remote Control ............................................................... 151
Saving a PreSet Position................................... 151
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 112
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 97
Mobile Communications Equipment.......17
Moonroof.........................................................102 Bounce-Back....................................................... 103
Opening and Closing the Moonroof............102
Rear SunShade Opening and Closing........103
Motorcraft Parts - 2.3L EcoBoost™................................................390
Motorcraft Parts - 3.0L...............................391
Motorcraft Parts - 3.3L..............................392
MyKey – Troubleshooting...........................67
MyKey ™.............................................................64
Principle of Operation........................................ 64
N
Navigation.....................................................460 Changing the Format of the Map................462
cityseeker............................................................. 464
Michelin Travel Guide...................................... 465
Navigation Map Accuracy and Updates........................................................... 465
Route Guidance................................................. 462
Setting a Destination........................................ 461
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.................. 465
Zoom...................................................................... 462
Network Connectivity
................................426
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile
Network............................................................ 426
Network Connectivity – Troubleshooting........................................427
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........490 Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™........................ 490
Normal Maintenance Intervals...................... 491
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................328
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check....................................... 327Opening and Closing the Hood..............323
Closing the Hood............................................... 324
Opening the Hood............................................. 323
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature........................................................311
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual............311
Overhead Console.........................................171
Overriding Automatic High Beam Control............................................................96
Overriding Reverse Braking Assist..........221
Overriding the Set Speed..........................252
P
Parking Aids
...................................................230
Principle of Operation...................................... 230
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................78 Programming a Spare Intelligent Access
Key........................................................................\
. 78
SecuriLock®........................................................... 78
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 78
Pedestrian Alert System
.............................54
Pedestrian Protection..................................54
Perchlorate........................................................15
Personalized Settings
..................................118
Fuel Economy....................................................... 119
Hybrid Information.............................................. 119
Trip 1 and 2.............................................................. 119
Personal Safety System ™
..........................45
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?.................................................................. 45
Phone..............................................................458 Android Auto...................................................... 460
Apple CarPlay..................................................... 460
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time.................................................................. 459
Text Messaging.................................................. 459
Using Your Cell Phone..................................... 459
Post-Crash Alert System
..........................304
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 69
Power Liftgate
..................................................74
Hands-Free Feature............................................ 76
Obstacle Detection.............................................. 76
Opening and Closing the Liftgate................... 74
Setting the Liftgate Open Height................... 76
Stopping the Liftgate Movement................... 75
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Switching the Power Liftgate On or
Off........................................................................\
. 76
Power Seats...................................................148
Adjusting the Lumbar Support..................... 149
Adjusting the Multi-Contour Front Seats With Active Motion ...................................... 149
Power Steering Fluid Check....................338
Power Windows
..............................................97
Accessory Delay................................................... 98
Bounce-Back.......................................................... 97
One-Touch Down................................................. 97
One-Touch Up....................................................... 97
Window Lock......................................................... 97
Pre-Collision Assist
.....................................274
Adjusting the Pre-Collision Assist
Settings............................................................. 276
Blocked Sensors................................................. 277
Distance Indication and Alert........................ 275
Evasive Steering Assist.................................... 276
Using the Pre-Collision Assist System............................................................... 274
Protecting the Environment
........................19
Puncture See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 376
R
Rear Occupant Alert System Audible Warnings........................................................161
Rear Occupant Alert System Indicators.......................................................161
Rear Occupant Alert System Limitations...................................................160
Rear Occupant Alert System Precautions.................................................160
Rear Occupant Alert System...................160
Rear Parking Aid...........................................230 Object Distance Indicator............................... 232
Rear Passenger Climate Controls..........140 Directing Air to the Overhead Air
Vents.................................................................... 141
Directing Air to the Rear Footwell Air Vents.................................................................... 141
Rear Climate Control Lock Indicator............141
Setting the Rear Blower Motor Speed.........141
Setting the Rear Temperature........................ 141
Switching the Rear Climate Control On and Off........................................................................\
. 141Switching the Rear Heated Seats On and
Off........................................................................\
. 141
Rear Seats
.......................................................152
Adjusting the Second Row Rear
Seats................................................................... 152
Adjusting the Third Row Power Seats.................................................................. 156
Rear Under Floor Storage..........................281 Adjustable Load Floor....................................... 281
Spare Tire Cover.................................................. 281
Rear View Camera.......................................238 Camera Guidelines........................................... 240
Manual Zoom....................................................... 241
Obstacle Distance Indicator.......................... 240
Rear Camera Delay............................................ 241
Using the Rear View Camera System........239
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera................................... 238
Rear Window Wiper and Washers...........87 Rear Camera Washer.......................................... 87
Rear Window Washer......................................... 87
Rear Window Wiper............................................. 87
Rear Wiper Blades See: Changing the Rear Wiper Blades.......342
Recommended Towing Weights
...........290
Reduced Engine Performance...............296
Refueling - Excluding: Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)
.............................................190
Refueling System Overview........................... 190
Refueling System Warning.............................. 192
Refueling Your Vehicle....................................... 191
Refueling - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV).............................................................193
Fuel Filler Door Manual Override Lever................................................................... 195
System Warnings............................................... 194
Remote Control
...............................................57
Car Finder................................................................ 62
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter..................... 57
Intelligent Access Key........................................ 58
Memory Feature.................................................... 61
Remote Start......................................................... 62
Replacing the Battery......................................... 59
Sounding the Panic Alarm................................ 62
Remote Start
..................................................142
Automatic Settings............................................ 142
Heated and Cooled Features......................... 142
Last Settings......................................................... 142
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Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............350
Replacement Parts
Recommendation........................................16
Collision Repairs.................................................... 16
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs................................................................. 16
Warranty on Replacement Parts.................... 16
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................63
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter...................143
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)................................................................311
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)................................................................311
Resuming the Set Speed..........................245 Resuming the Set Speed from a Complete
Stop.................................................................... 252
Reverse Braking Assist Indicators
...........221
Reverse Braking Assist Precautions.................................................220
Reverse Braking Assist
..............................220
Reverse Braking Assist –
Troubleshooting............................................. 222
Reverse Braking Assist – Troubleshooting
........................................222
Reverse Braking Assist – Frequently Asked
Questions......................................................... 223
Reverse Braking Assist – Information Messages.......................................................... 222
Roadside Assistance
..................................299
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance...................................................... 300
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance................................... 299
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance................................... 299
Roadside Emergencies
.............................299
Roof Racks and Load Carriers................282 Adjusting the Crossbar.................................... 283
Maximum Recommended Load Amounts.......................................................... 283
Running-In See: Breaking-In................................................. 297
Running Out of Fuel....................................188 Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container.......................................................... 189
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.................. 189S
Safety Canopy
™
..............................................51
Safety Precautions......................................186
Satellite Radio..............................................434
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................ 435
Satellite Radio Reception Factors..............434
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service.................434
Troubleshooting................................................. 435
Scheduled Maintenance Record...........495
Scheduled Maintenance
...........................487
Seatbelt Extensions......................................44
Seatbelt Height Adjustment.......................41
Seatbelt Reminder.........................................42 Seatbelt Status..................................................... 42
Seatbelts...........................................................38 Principle of Operation........................................ 38
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime...............................................................41
Conditions of operation...................................... 41
Seats.................................................................144
Security..............................................................78
Selecting a Drive Mode..............................279
Settings...........................................................469 911 Assist.............................................................. 469
Ambient Lighting............................................... 470
Audio...................................................................... 469
Automatic Updates.......................................... 469
Bluetooth............................................................. 469
Charge Settings.................................................. 470
Clock...................................................................... 469
Display................................................................... 470
Driver Assist......................................................... 469
FordPass............................................................... 469
General.................................................................. 469
Message Center.................................................. 470
Mobile Apps........................................................ 469
Multi Contour Seats.......................................... 470
Navigation............................................................ 470
Personal Profiles................................................ 470
Phone
.................................................................... 469
Seats....................................................................... 470
Sound.................................................................... 469
Valet Mode........................................................... 470
Vehicle................................................................... 469
Voice Control....................................................... 470
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Switching Lane Centering On and
Off..................................................................254
Activating Lane Centering.............................. 254
System Alerts and Automatic Cancellation.................................................... 254
Switching Rear Occupant Alert System On and Off
...................................................160
Switching Reverse Braking Assist On and Off
....................................................................221
Symbols Glossary.............................................9
SYNC™ 3........................................................438
General Information......................................... 438
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting.......................471 Additional Information and
Assistance....................................................... 483
Apps........................................................................\
478
Navigation............................................................. 477
Personal Profiles................................................. 481
Phone..................................................................... 475
Resetting the System...................................... 483
USB and Bluetooth Audio............................... 472
Voice Recognition............................................... 471
Wi-Fi Connectivity............................................ 480
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............384
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)
......................308
Tire Care..........................................................355
Glossary of Tire Terminology........................ 356
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................. 355
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................ 357
Temperature A B C............................................ 356
Traction AA A B C............................................... 355
Treadwear............................................................. 355
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
...........370
Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System......................................... 371
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ....................................... 372
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 353
Towing a Trailer............................................289 Load Placement................................................ 289Towing the Vehicle on Four
Wheels..........................................................295
Emergency Towing............................................ 295
Recreational Towing - All-Wheel and Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles........................ 295
Recreational Towing - Front-Wheel Drive Vehicles............................................................ 295
Recreational Towing - Rear-Wheel Drive Vehicles............................................................ 295
Towing.............................................................289
Traction Control............................................224 Principle of Operation...................................... 224
Traffic Sign Recognition.............................272 Principle of Operation....................................... 272
Using Traffic Sign Recognition...................... 272
Trailer Sway Control...................................290
Transmission Code Designation............394
Transmission Specifications - ST.........388
Transmission.................................................202
Transporting the Vehicle
..........................304
U
Under Hood Overview - 2.3L EcoBoost™.................................................324
Under Hood Overview - 3.0L...................325
Under Hood Overview - 3.3L...................326
Unique Driving Characteristics...............180
Universal Garage Door Opener...............162 HomeLink Wireless Control System............162
USB Port.........................................................436 Locating the USB Ports................................... 437
Using Four-Wheel Drive...........................208 Driving in Special Conditions With
Four-Wheel drive (4WD)............................ 210
How Your Vehicle Differs from Other Vehicles............................................................ 209
Operating Four-Wheel drive (4WD) Vehicles with Mismatched Tires.............209
Operating Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) Vehicles With Spare Tires......................... 208
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems...........................................................67
Using Snow Chains
....................................368
Using Stability Control...............................226 Electronic Stability Control - Base
Model................................................................ 226
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