
Second Row Center Seat Head Restraint
(If Equipped)
The head restraints consist of:
An energy absorbing head
restraint.
A
Two steel stems.
B
Guide sleeve adjust and release
buttons.
C
Raising the Head Restraint
Pull the head restraint up. Lowering the Head Restraint
1. Press and hold C buttons.
2. Push the head restraint down.
Second Row Outermost Seat Head
Restraints
The head restraints consist of:
An energy absorbing head
restraint.
A
Fold button.
B Two steel stems.
C
Guide sleeve unlock and remove
button.
D
Folding the Head Restraint
1. Press and hold button B.
2. Pull the head restraint back up to reset.
Removing the Head Restraint
1. Press and hold both D buttons.
2. Pull the head restraint up.
Installing the Head Restraint
Align the steel stems into the guide sleeves
and push the head restraint down until it
locks.
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SWITCHING REAR OCCUPANT
ALERT SYSTEM ON AND OFF
1. Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press
Vehicle.
3. Switch
Rear Occupant Alert on or off.
Note: If you do not make a selection, the
system defaults to on.
Note: Performing a master reset causes the
system to switch on again. REAR OCCUPANT ALERT SYSTEM
INDICATORS Message
Check rear seats for occupants.
Displays when you switch your vehicle off
after the alert conditions are met.
The message displays for approximately ten
seconds. Press
Close to acknowledge and
remove the message. REAR OCCUPANT ALERT SYSTEM
AUDIBLE WARNINGS
Sounds when you switch your vehicle off
with the alert armed.
The warning sounds for a short period of
time.
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For longer, trouble-free operation, keep the
top of the battery clean and dry and the
battery cables tightly fastened to the battery
terminals. If any corrosion is present on the
battery or terminals, remove the cables from
the terminals and clean with a wire brush.
You can neutralize the acid with a solution
of baking soda and water.
We recommend that you disconnect the
negative battery cable terminal from the
battery if you plan to store your vehicle for
an extended period.
Note:
If you only disconnect the negative
battery cable terminal, make sure it is
isolated or placed away from the battery
terminal to avoid unintended connection or
arcing.
If you replace the battery make sure it
matches the electrical requirements of your
vehicle. If you disconnect or replace the battery and
your vehicle has an automatic transmission,
it must relearn its adaptive strategy. Because
of this, the transmission may shift firmly when
first driven. This is normal operation while
the transmission fully updates its operation
to optimum shift feel.
Battery Management System (If Equipped)
The battery management system monitors
battery conditions and takes actions to
extend battery life. If excessive battery drain
is detected, the system temporarily disables
some electrical systems to protect the
battery.
Systems included are:
• Heated rear window.
• Heated seats.
• Climate control.
• Heated steering wheel.
• Audio unit.
• Navigation system. A message may appear in the information
displays to alert you that battery protection
actions are active. These messages are only
for notification that an action is taking place,
and not intended to indicate an electrical
problem or that the battery requires
replacement.
After battery replacement, or in some cases
after charging the battery with an external
charger, the battery management system
requires eight hours of vehicle sleep time to
relearn the battery state of charge. During
this time your vehicle must remain fully
locked with the ignition switched off.
Note:
Prior to relearning the battery state of
charge, the battery management system
may temporarily disable some electrical
systems.
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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
383).
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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•
Avoid cleaners or polishes that increase
the gloss of the upper portion of the
instrument panel. The dull finish in this
area helps protect you from undesirable
windshield reflection.
• Do not use any household cleaning
products or glass cleaners as these may
damage the finish of the instrument
panel, interior trim and cluster lens.
• Wash or wipe your hands clean if you
have been in contact with certain
products such as insect repellent and
suntan lotion to avoid possible damage
to the interior painted surfaces.
• Do not allow air fresheners and hand
sanitizers to spill onto interior surfaces.
If a spill occurs, wipe off immediately.
Your warranty may not cover these
damages.
If a staining liquid like coffee or juice has
been spilled on the instrument panel or on
interior trim surfaces:
1. Wipe up spilled liquid using a clean, soft
cloth as quickly as possible. 2. Use Motorcraft Premium Leather and
Vinyl Cleaner or a commercially available
leather cleaning product for automotive
interiors. Test any cleaner or stain
remover on an inconspicuous area.
3. Alternatively, wipe the surface with a clean, soft cloth and a mild soap and
water solution. Dry the area with a clean,
soft cloth.
4. If necessary, apply more soap and water
solution or cleaning product to a clean,
soft cloth and press it onto the soiled
area. Allow this to set at room
temperature for 30 minutes.
5. Remove the soaked cloth, then with a clean, damp cloth, use a rubbing motion
for 60 seconds on the soiled area.
6. Dry the area with a clean, soft cloth.
CLEANING LEATHER SEATS
Note: Follow the same procedure as
cleaning leather seats for cleaning leather
instrument panels and leather interior trim
surfaces. For routine cleaning, wipe the surface with
a soft, damp cloth and a mild soap and water
solution. Dry the area with a clean, soft cloth.
For cleaning and removing stains such as
dye transfer, use Motorcraft Premium Leather
and Vinyl Cleaner or a commercially available
leather cleaning product for automotive
interiors.
Note:
Test any cleaner or stain remover on
an inconspicuous area.
You should:
• Remove dust and loose dirt with a
vacuum cleaner.
• Clean and treat spills and stains as soon
as possible.
Do not use the following products as these
may damage the leather:
• Oil and petroleum or silicone-based
leather conditioners.
• Household cleaners.
• Alcohol solutions.
• Solvents or cleaners intended specifically
for rubber, vinyl and plastics.
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Stay in Neutral Mode.........................................224
Understanding Your Transmission Selector
Positions...........................................................223
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check...........................................................369
Auto-Start-Stop.............................................208 Disabling Auto-Start-Stop................................209
Enabling Auto-Start-Stop..................................208
Autowipers......................................................103 Autowipers Settings...........................................104
Low Temperature Wipe Inhibit.........................104
Auxiliary Power Points..................................197
110 Volt AC Power Point.....................................197
12 Volt DC Power Point......................................197
USB Port and Power Point Locations.............197
AWD See: All-Wheel Drive..........................................228
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery........................
371
Blind Spot Information System.................289 Blind Spot Information System with Trailer
Tow.....................................................................291
Switching the System On and Off..................293
System Errors......................................................293 Using the Blind Spot Information
System..............................................................289
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System..............289
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............358
Booster Seats...................................................37 Types of Booster Seats.......................................37
Brake Fluid Check........................................369 Brake Fluid Service Interval.............................370
Brakes.............................................................235 General Information...........................................235
Breaking-In.....................................................324
Bulb Specification Chart.............................437
C
Canceling the Set Speed...........................268
Capacities and Specifications...................426 Air Conditioning System...................................426
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold
Climates............................................................430
Automatic Transmission....................................427
Engine Coolant...................................................428
Engine Oil.............................................................429
Front Axle.............................................................434
Fuel Tank..............................................................432
Grease...................................................................432 Hydraulic Brake System...................................432
Locks......................................................................433
Rear Axle..............................................................435
Transfer Case.......................................................434
Washer Reservoir...............................................436
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior...............................
379
Catalytic Converter......................................220 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)........................221
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance
(I/M) Testing.....................................................222
Center Console
.............................................201
Changing a Bulb...........................................377 LED Lamps............................................................377
Changing a Fuse..........................................355 Fuses.....................................................................355
Changing a Road Wheel...............................411 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information.......................................................412
Tire Change Procedure.....................................
413
Changing the 12V Battery...........................371 Battery Management System..........................372
Remove and Reinstall the Battery..................373
Changing the Engine Air Filter..................363
Changing the Front Wiper Blades - Vehicles With: Heated Wiper
Blades...........................................................376
Replacing the Rubber Insert............................376
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