Introduction
About This Manual
..........................................7
Symbols Glossary ............................................
7
Data Recording .................................................
9
Perchlorate .......................................................
13
Ford Credit ........................................................
13
Replacement Parts Recommendation ........................................................................\
...
14
Special Notices ...............................................
14
Mobile Communications Equipment ........................................................................\
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15
Export Unique Options ................................
16
Environment
Protecting the Environment .......................
17
At a Glance
Instrument Panel - RHD ..............................
18
Instrument Panel - LHD ...............................
19
Child Safety
General Information ......................................
21
Installing Child Restraints ..........................
23
Booster Seats .................................................
30
Child Restraint Positioning ........................
32
Child Safety Locks .........................................
33
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation .................................
35
Fastening the Seatbelts .............................
36
Seatbelt Height Adjustment .....................
38
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime ............................................................
38
Seatbelt Reminder .......................................
39
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance ................................................
41
Seatbelt Extension ........................................
41
Personal Safety System ™
Personal Safety System ™.........................
42 Supplementary Restraints
System
Principle of Operation .................................
43
Driver and Passenger Airbags ..................
44
Front Passenger Sensing System ...........
45
Side Airbags ....................................................
48
Driver Knee Airbag ........................................
49
Safety Canopy ™...........................................
49
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator ......
50
Airbag Disposal ...............................................
51
911 Assist
About 911 Assist .............................................
52
Emergency Call Requirements .................
52
Emergency Call Limitations ......................
53
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio Frequencies .................................................
54
Remote Control - Vehicles With: Keyless Entry and Push Button Start ................
54
Remote Control - Vehicles With: Remote Flip Key ..........................................................
57
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control ........................................................................\
..
58
Passive Key Backup Position ....................
58
MyKey ™
Principle of Operation .................................
59
MyKey Settings ..............................................
59
Creating a MyKey - Vehicles Without: Push Button Start ....................................
60
Creating a MyKey - Vehicles With: Push Button Start ................................................
60
Programming a MyKey .................................
61
Clearing All MyKeys ......................................
63
Checking MyKey System Status ..............
63
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems ........................................................
64
MyKey – Troubleshooting - Vehicles Without: Push Button Start ..................
64
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Switching the Ignition On
Turn the key to position II. All electrical
circuits and accessories are operational
and the warning lamps and indicators
illuminate.
Starting the Engine
Turn the key to position
III. Release the
key when the engine starts.
PUSH BUTTON IGNITION
SWITCH
Switching the Ignition On to
Accessory Mode Press the push button ignition switch once
without your foot on the brake or clutch
pedal. It is on the instrument panel near
the steering wheel. All electrical circuits
and accessories are operational and the
warning lamps and indicators illuminate.
Press the push button ignition switch again
without your foot on the brake or clutch
pedal to switch the ignition off.
Note:
The system may not function if the
passive key is close to metal objects or
electronic devices, for example keys or a cell
phone. Note:
The ignition turns off if you leave your
vehicle unattended. This is to prevent the
vehicle battery from losing charge.
Note: A valid passive key must be inside
your vehicle to switch the ignition on and
start the engine.
Starting The Engine - Vehicles with
Manual Transmission (If Equipped)
1. Fully press the clutch pedal.
2. Press the push button ignition switch.
Note: If you release the clutch pedal during
engine starting, the engine stops cranking.
Starting The Engine - Vehicles with
Automatic Transmission
(If Equipped)
1. Fully press the brake pedal.
2. Shift into park (P).
3. Press the push button ignition switch.
Note: If you release the brake pedal during
engine starting, the engine stops cranking.
Vehicles with a Diesel Engine
(If
Equipped)
Note: The engine does not crank until the
glow plug indicator turns off. This may take
several seconds in extremely cold
conditions.
Failure to Start - Vehicles with
Manual Transmission
(If Equipped)
The system does not function if:
• The passive key frequencies are
jammed.
• The key battery has no charge.
If you are unable to start the engine, do the
following:
1. Insert the passive key into the backup position. See
Passive Key Backup
Position (page 58).
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