
WINDSHIELD WASHERS Pull the lever toward you to operate the
windshield washers. When you release the
lever, the wipers operate for a short time.
A courtesy wipe occurs a short time after
the wipers stop to clear any remaining
washer fluid.
You can switch courtesy wipe on or off in
the information display.
Note:
Do not operate the washers when
the washer reservoir is empty. This could
cause the washer pump to overheat.
Settings
To switch courtesy wipe on or off, use the information display controls on the
steering wheel to select the following: Action
Menu Item
Press the menu button.
Settings
Press the OK button.
Vehicle Settings
Press the
OK button.
Wipers
Press the
OK button.
Courtesy Wipe
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The headlamps remain on for a period of
time after you switch the ignition off. Use
the information display controls to adjust
the period of time that the headlamps
remain on.
Adjusting the Period of Time That
the Headlamps Remain On
1. Using the information display controls
on the steering wheel, select Settings.
2. Select Vehicle Settings.
3. Select
Lighting.
4. Select
Autolamp Delay.
5. Select a setting.
6. Press the
OK button.
INSTRUMENT LIGHTING
DIMMER
The instrument lighting dimmer buttons
are on the lighting control. Repeatedly press one of the
buttons to adjust the brightness.
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS
(IF
EQUIPPED) WARNING:
The daytime running
lamps system does not activate the rear
lamps and may not provide adequate
lighting during low visibility driving
conditions. Also, the autolamps switch
position may not activate the headlamps in all low visibility conditions, such as
daytime fog. Make sure the headlamps
are switched to auto or on, as
appropriate, during all low visibility
conditions. Failure to do so may result in
a crash.
Type 1 - Conventional (Non-
Configurable)
The daytime running lamps turn on when:
1. The ignition is switched to the on position.
2. The lighting control is in the off, parking
lamp or autolamps positions.
3. The headlamps are off.
Type 2 - Configurable
Switch the daytime running lamps on or
off using the information display controls.
See
Information Displays (page 116).
The daytime running lamps turn on when:
1. They are switched on in the information
display. See
Information Displays
(page 116).
2. The ignition is switched to the on position.
3. The lighting control is in the autolamps
position.
4. The headlamps are off.
The other lighting control switch positions
do not activate the daytime running lamps,
and you can use them to temporarily
override autolamp control.
When switched off in the information
display, the daytime running lamps are off
in all lighting control switch positions.
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Switching Automatic High Beam Control On or Off
To switch the system on or off, use the information display controls on the steering
wheel to select the following:
Action
Menu Item
Press the menu button.
Settings
Press the OK button.
Vehicle Settings
Press the
OK button.
Lighting
Press the
OK button.
Auto Highbeam
Automatic High Beam Indicator It illuminates to confirm when
the system is ready to assist.
Overriding Automatic High Beam
Control
Push the lever away from you to switch
between high beam and low beam.
Automatic High Beam Control Information Messages Description
Message
The camera has reduced visibility. Clean the windshield. If
the message continues to appear, have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Front Camera Low Visib-
ility Clean Screen
The camera has malfunctioned. Wait a short period of time
for the camera to cool down. If the message continues to
appear, have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Front Camera Tempor-
arily Not Available
FRONT FOG LAMPS
Switching the Front Fog Lamps On
or Off
Only switch the front fog lamps on during
reduced visibility. You can switch the front fog lamps on if
any of the following occur:
•
You set the lighting control to the
parking lamps position.
• You set the lighting control to the
headlamps position.
• You set the lighting control to the
autolamps position and the headlamps
are on.
The front fog lamp button is on the lighting
control. Press the button to switch the
front fog lamps on or off.
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AUXILIARY HEATER
Principle of Operation
The system is designed to reduce the time
needed to heat the engine when it is
running. It turns on or off depending on the
outside air temperature and the coolant
temperature.
The system warms the engine and the
vehicle interior. It uses fuel from the
vehicle fuel tank.
Using the Auxiliary Heater
WARNING: We recommend that
you have a qualified technician check
and repair the heater system after a
crash. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury or death. WARNING: Do not use the auxiliary
heater at fuel filling stations or near
sources of combustible vapors, dust or
in enclosed spaces. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death. The system requires a minimum of
6.1 gal
(23 L) of fuel in the vehicle fuel tank and
the outside air temperature has to be
below
37°F (3°C).
Note: The system does not operate if the
battery charge level is low.
Note: Do not use biodiesel fuel B20 as this
reduces the lifetime of the heater operation.
Note: Make sure the heater exhaust outlet,
under the vehicle, under the driver
compartment, is free from snow, ice, mud
and any other blockages to avoid issues with
the heater operation.
Note: Driving through water can cause
damage to the heater. See Driving Through
Water
(page 255).
Note: When the system is on, exhaust
fumes come from under your vehicle. This
is normal.
Note: If the heater is in the process of
stopping, excess fuel in the heater burns out
and there is some heat, exhaust and noise.
Switching the Auxiliary Heater On and Off
To switch the auxiliary heater on or off, use the information display controls on
the steering wheel to select the following: Action
Menu Item
Press the menu button.
Settings
Press the
OK button.
Vehicle Settings
Press the
OK button.
Aux Heater
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REMOTE START
About Remote Start
The system allows you to remotely start
the engine using the FordPass app.
The system can also adjust the interior
temperature according to the settings that
you chose.
Note:
All other vehicle systems remain off
when you have remotely started the engine.
Note: The vehicle remains secured when
you have remotely started the engine. A
valid key must be inside your vehicle to
switch the ignition on and drive your vehicle.
Remote Start Limitations
Remote start does not work if:
• The alarm horn is sounding.
• The hood is open.
• The transmission is not in park (P).
Enabling Remote Start
1. Using the information display controls on the steering wheel, select Settings.
2. Select Vehicle Settings.
3. Select
Remote Start.
4. Switch
System on or off.
Note: To use remote start, make sure that
the modem is enabled.
See Connected
Vehicle (page 388).
Remotely Starting the Engine WARNING:
To avoid exhaust
fumes, do not use remote start if your
vehicle is parked indoors or in areas that
are not well ventilated.
1. Press the lock button on the remote control. 2.
Within three seconds, press the unlock
button on the remote control.
3. Within three seconds, press the lock button on the remote control.
Note: You can also use the FordPass App
to start the engine.
Note: The direction indicators flash twice.
Note: The parking lamps turn on when the
engine is running.
Note: The horn sounds if the system fails
to start.
Note: You must switch on the ignition
before driving your vehicle.
Remotely Stopping the Engine
1. Press the lock button on the remote control.
2. Within three seconds, press the unlock
button on the remote control.
3. Within three seconds, press the lock button on the remote control.
Note: You can also use the FordPass App
to stop the engine.
Remote Start Settings
Use the information display to adjust the
remote start settings.
Note: You cannot adjust the climate control
settings when you have remotely started
the engine.
Note: When you switch the ignition on, the
climate control system returns to the last
used settings.
Switching Auto On
1. Using the information display controls on the steering wheel, select Settings.
2. Select
Vehicle Settings.
3. Select
Remote Start.
4. Select
Climate Control.
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5. Switch Auto on.
Note: If you switch
Auto on, the system
attempts to heat or cool the interior to 72°F
(22°C)
.
Note: The heated windshield, heated rear
window and heated seats could turn on in
cold weather.
Switching
Last Settings On
1. Using the information display controls on the steering wheel, select Settings.
2. Select
Vehicle Settings.
3. Select
Remote Start.
4. Select
Climate Control.
5. Switch
Last Settings on.
Note: If you switch
Last Settings on, the
system remembers the last used settings.
Switching the Heated Seats Settings
On
1. Using the information display controls on the steering wheel, select Settings.
2. Select
Vehicle Settings.
3. Select
Remote Start.
4. Select
Seats.
5. Switch
Auto on.
Note: If you switch the heated seats
settings on, the heated seats turn on during
cold weather.
Setting the
Duration
You can set a duration for the engine to
run.
Note: Wait a few seconds before remotely
starting the engine after the engine stops
running.
1. Using the information display controls on the steering wheel, select Settings.
2. Select
Vehicle Settings.
3. Select
Remote Start. 4. Select
Duration.
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SITTING IN THE CORRECT
POSITION
WARNING: Do not recline the
seatback too far as this can cause the
occupant to slide under the seatbelt,
resulting in serious injury in the event of
a collision. WARNING:
Always sit upright
against your seatback with your feet on
the floor. WARNING:
Do not place objects
higher than the top of the seat backrest.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury or death in the
event of a sudden stop or crash. When you use them properly, the seat,
head restraint, seatbelt and airbags will
provide optimum protection in the event
of a crash. We recommend that you follow these
guidelines:
•
Sit in an upright position with the base
of your spine as far back as possible.
• Do not recline the seat backrest so that
your torso is more than
30° from the
upright position.
• Adjust the head restraint so that the
top of it is level with the top of your
head and as far forward as possible.
Make sure that you remain
comfortable.
• Keep sufficient distance between
yourself and the steering wheel. We
recommend a minimum of
10 in
(25 cm) between your breastbone and
the airbag cover.
• Hold the steering wheel with your arms
slightly bent.
• Bend your legs slightly so that you can
press the pedals fully.
• Position the shoulder strap of the
seatbelt over the center of your
shoulder and position the lap strap
tightly across your hips.
Make sure that your driving position is
comfortable and that you can maintain full
control of your vehicle.
HEAD RESTRAINTS WARNING:
The adjustable head
restraint is a safety device. Whenever
possible it should be installed and
correctly adjusted when the seat is
occupied. An incorrectly adjusted head
restraint may provide reduced protection
to an occupant during certain rear
impacts.
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Use the manual regeneration feature
when:
•
You are not able to drive in a manner
that allows effective automatic
cleaning. The automatic regeneration
process is most effective when you
drive at a steady vehicle speed of
30 mph (48 km/h) or above for
approximately 20 minutes. .
• You choose to manually start the
regeneration process when the engine
is idling.
Note: Changes in the engine or exhaust
sound may be heard during the regeneration
process.
Note: During regeneration at low speed or
engine idle, you may smell a hot metallic
odor and could notice a clicking metallic
sound. This is due to the high temperatures
reached during the regeneration process.
This is normal.
Starting Manual Regeneration
You can only start manual regeneration
with the engine running at normal
operating temperature using the
information display.
Note: During the use of manual
regeneration, you may observe a light
amount of white smoke. This is normal.
Note: If you press any pedal during manual
regeneration the engine may turn off. To
protect the exhaust system you may not be
able to restart the engine for 10 minutes.
1. Using the information display controls on the steering wheel, select Settings.
2. Select
Vehicle Maintenance.
3. Select
Exhaust Filter.
4. Press and hold the
OK button until a
confirmation message appears in the
information display. If a warning illuminates you may
not be able to start manual
regeneration.
When you start manual regeneration the
engine speed rises to approximately
2000– 2500 rpm and the cooling fan
speed increases. A change in engine noise
due to the cooling fan and engine speed
increase may be heard during the
regeneration process.
Depending on the amount of soot
collected by the diesel particulate filter,
the regeneration process varies depending
on the outside air temperature and
altitude. Manual regeneration may last up
to 40 minutes.
When manual regeneration is complete
the cooling fan and engine speed return to
normal idling. The exhaust system remains
very hot for several minutes after
regeneration is complete. Do not reposition
the vehicle over dry leaves, dry grass or
other combustible materials until the
exhaust system has had sufficient time to
cool.
Interrupting or Cancelling Manual
Regeneration
You can interrupt or cancel manual
regeneration by switching the engine off.
It may be possible to interrupt or cancel
manual regeneration by pressing any
pedal.
Note: To protect the exhaust system you
may not be able to restart the engine for 10
minutes.
Depending on the amount of time allowed
for manual regeneration to operate, soot
may not have had sufficient time to be
eliminated. The exhaust system may still
be very hot for several minutes after
regeneration.
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