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Charging Equipment
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Locating the Charge Port .........................
168
Charge Port Indicators ..............................
168
AC Charging ...................................................
169
DC Charging ...................................................
172
Setting the Charging Schedule and Preferences ................................................
174
Using FordPass and Charging .................
179
Charging Your Vehicle Hints ....................
180
Charging Your Vehicle – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
180
Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission Precautions ........................................................................\
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183
Automatic Transmission Positions .......
183
Shifting Your Vehicle Into Gear ..............
184
Temporary Neutral Mode .........................
184
Automatic Return to Park (P) ................
185
All-Wheel Drive
How Does All-Wheel Drive Work ..........
186
All-Wheel Drive Precautions ..................
186
All-Wheel Drive Limitations ....................
186
All-Wheel Drive – Troubleshooting ......
186
Brakes
Brake Precautions .......................................
187
Anti-Lock Braking System ........................
187
Brake Over Accelerator ..............................
187
Locating the Brake Fluid Reservoir ........
187
Checking the Brake Fluid ..........................
187
Brake Fluid Specification .........................
188
Brakes – Troubleshooting ........................
188
Electric Parking Brake
What Is the Electric Parking Brake .......
190
Applying the Electric Parking Brake ......
190
Applying the Electric Parking Brake in an Emergency .................................................
190Manually Releasing the Electric Parking
Brake ............................................................
190
Automatically Releasing the Electric Parking Brake ............................................
190
Electric Parking Brake Audible Warning ........................................................................\
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191
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake if the Vehicle Battery Has Run Out of
Charge ..........................................................
191
Electric Parking Brake – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
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191
Reverse Braking Assist
What Is Reverse Braking Assist ..............
193
How Does Reverse Braking Assist Work ........................................................................\
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193
Reverse Braking Assist Precautions ......
193
Switching Reverse Braking Assist On and Off .................................................................
194
Overriding Reverse Braking Assist ........
194
Reverse Braking Assist Indicators .........
194
Reverse Braking Assist – Troubleshooting .......................................
195
Hill Start Assist
What Is Hill Start Assist .............................
197
How Does Hill Start Assist Work ............
197
Hill Start Assist Precautions ....................
197
Auto Hold
How Does Auto Hold Work ......................
198
Switching Auto Hold On and Off ..........
198
Using Auto Hold ...........................................
198
Auto Hold Indicators ..................................
198
Traction Control
What Is Traction Control ..........................
199
How Does Traction Control Work .........
199
Switching Traction Control On and Off ........................................................................\
199
Traction Control Indicator ........................
199
Traction Control – Troubleshooting ......
199
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Do Not Disturb
If you set do not disturb to always on, you
cannot switch it off with a MyKey.
Note:
If a phone is connected using Apple
CarPlay or Android Auto while driving with
a MyKey, the driver can receive phone calls
and text messages even if the do not disturb
restriction is on, and if the vehicle comes
with satellite radio, there is no restriction on
the adult content.
Traction and Stability Control
If you set traction control or stability
control to always on, you cannot switch it
off with a MyKey.
CREATING A MYKEY Note:
These instructions can be used to
create a MyKey for either a passive key or a
mobile device.
1. Remove the key blade from the transmitter. 2. Place the intelligent access key in the
position shown, with the buttons facing
upward.
3. Switch the vehicle on.
4. Access the vehicle drawer on the touchscreen.
5. Press SETTINGS.
6. Press
Vehicle.
7. Press
MyKey.
8. Press
Create MyKey or Create MyKey
Mobile Device.
9. Press
Yes.
Note: After you confirm the creation of a
MyKey, we recommend that you label this
key.
Note: You can use both a passive key and
a mobile device as a MyKey. You must
purchase a second passive key and create
it as a MyKey.
PROGRAMMING A MYKEY
You can program any remote control to
become MyKey restricted but you must
leave one unmodified as an admin key.
1. Switch the vehicle on using an admin key.
2. Access the vehicle drawer on the touchscreen.
3. Press
SETTINGS.
4. Press
Vehicle.
5. Press
MyKey.
6. Select a setting and press the
OK
button.
7. Configure the setting.
CLEARING ALL MYKEYS
When you clear all MyKeys, you remove all
restrictions and return all MyKeys to their
original admin key status.
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Low Washer Fluid Level
It illuminates when the washer
fluid is low.
Powertrain Malfunction It illuminates when the
powertrain requires service. Have
the system checked as soon as
possible.
Stop Safely It illuminates if an electrical
component requires service or a
failure that causes your vehicle
to shutdown or enter into a limited
operating mode.
Vehicle Plugged In It illuminates when your vehicle
is plugged in.
WHAT ARE THE INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER INDICATORS
Indicators notify you of various features
that are active on your vehicle.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
INDICATORS
Adaptive Cruise Control See Adaptive Cruise Control
(page 222).
Automatic Headlamp High Beam See
Automatic High Beam
Control Indicators (page 109). Auto Hold Active See
Auto Hold (page 198).
Auto Hold Unavailable See
Auto Hold (page 198).
Blind Spot Information System See
Blind Spot Information
System (page 251).
Cruise Control See
Adaptive Cruise Control
(page 222).
Headlamp High Beam See
Using the High Beam
Headlamps (page 105).
Parking Lamps See
Headlamp Indicators
(page 105).
Ready to Drive See
Starting and Powering
Off (page 155).
Stability Control and Traction
Control See
Traction Control (page
199). See Stability Control
(page 201).
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REVERSE BRAKING ASSIST –
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why is reverse braking assist unavailable?
•
Make sure that all doors, liftgate and
hood are closed. Drive the vehicle on a
straight road for a short period. If the
message remains, contact an
authorized dealer.
• Make sure the cross traffic alert system
is on. See Switching Cross Traffic
Alert On and Off (page 254).
• Make sure the rear parking aid system
is on.
See What is the Rear Parking
Aid (page 208).
• Make sure traction control is on. See
Traction Control
(page 199).
• The vehicle has sustained a rear end
impact. Contact an authorized dealer
to have the sensors checked for proper
coverage and operation.
• An ABS, traction control or stability
control event may have occurred.
Reverse braking assist resumes
operation when the event is complete.
• Make sure the rear view camera and
360 degree camera are not dirty or
obstructed. If dirty, clean the camera.
If the message still appears after
cleaning the camera, wait a short time
and the message should clear. If the
message does not clear, contact an
authorized dealer.
• Make sure there are no blocked or
faulted sensors.
See Switching Cross
Traffic Alert On and Off (page 254).
• You recently had your vehicle serviced,
or the battery disconnected. Drive your
vehicle a short distance to resume
system operation.
• Reverse braking assist does not
function when you connect a trailer.
Operation resumes when you
disconnect the trailer. Note:
If the answers to why the system is
unavailable do not assist in returning reverse
braking assist to available, have the system
checked as soon as possible.
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WHAT IS TRACTION CONTROL
The traction control system helps to avoid
drive wheel spin and loss of traction.
HOW DOES TRACTION
CONTROL WORK
If your vehicle begins to slide, the system
applies the brakes to individual wheels
and, when needed, reduces power at the
same time. If the wheels spin when
accelerating on slippery or loose surfaces,
the system reduces power in order to
increase traction.
SWITCHING TRACTION
CONTROL ON AND OFF
WARNING: Operating your vehicle
with the traction control disabled could
lead to an increased risk of loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover, personal injury
and death.
The traction control system turns on each
time you switch the power on.
The switch for the stability and traction
control system is on the instrument panel.
When you switch the system off, a
message and an illuminated icon appear
on the instrument cluster.
Use the switch again to return the traction
control system to normal operation. If your vehicle is stuck in mud or snow,
switching traction control off may be
beneficial as this allows the wheels to spin.
Note:
When you switch traction control off,
stability control remains fully active.
Your vehicle could have MyKey restrictions
regarding this feature. See
What Is
MyKey (page 73).
TRACTION CONTROL
INDICATOR
System Indicator Lights TRACTION CONTROL –
TROUBLESHOOTING
TRACTION CONTROL – WARNING
LAMPS
System Messages
The traction control light
temporarily illuminates on
start-up and flashes when
activated by a driving condition.
The traction control off light temporarily
illuminates on start-up and stays on:
• When you switch the traction control
system off.
• When you select an alternative stability
control mode.
• If a problem occurs in the system.
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TRACTION CONTROL – INFORMATION MESSAGES
AdvanceTrac
™ and Traction Control Action
Message
The system detects a condition that requires service. Contactan authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Service AdvanceTrac
The status of the AdvanceTrac system after you switched it off.
AdvanceTrac Off
The status of the AdvanceTrac system after you switched it on.
AdvanceTrac On
The status of the AdvanceTrac sport mode after you switched it on.
AdvanceTrac SPORT
MODE
The status of the traction control system after you switched it off.
Traction Control Off
The status of the traction control system after you switched it on.
Traction Control On
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HOW DOES STABILITY
CONTROL WORK
WARNING: Vehicle modifications
involving braking system, aftermarket
roof racks, suspension, steering system,
tire construction and wheel and tire size
may change the handling characteristics
of your vehicle and may adversely affect
the performance of the electronic
stability control system. In addition,
installing any stereo loudspeakers may
interfere with and adversely affect the
electronic stability control system. Install
any aftermarket stereo loudspeaker as
far as possible from the front center
console, the tunnel, and the front seats
in order to minimize the risk of interfering
with the electronic stability control
sensors. Reducing the effectiveness of
the electronic stability control system
could lead to an increased risk of loss of
vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal
injury and death. WARNING:
Remember that even
advanced technology cannot defy the
laws of physics. It's always possible to
lose control of a vehicle due to
inappropriate driver input for the
conditions. Aggressive driving on any
road condition can cause you to lose
control of your vehicle increasing the risk
of personal injury or property damage.
Activation of the electronic stability
control system is an indication that at
least some of the tires have exceeded
their ability to grip the road; this could
reduce the operator's ability to control
the vehicle potentially resulting in a loss
of vehicle control, vehicle rollover,
personal injury and death. If your
electronic stability control system
activates, SLOW DOWN. If a driving condition activates either the
stability control or the traction control
system you may experience the following
conditions:
•
The stability and traction control light
flashes.
• Your vehicle slows down.
• Reduced power.
The stability control system has several
features built into it to help you maintain
control of your vehicle:
Electronic Stability Control
Electronic stability control enhances your
vehicle ’s ability to prevent skids or lateral
slides by applying brakes to one or more
of the wheels individually and, if necessary,
reducing power.
Curve Control
Curve control enhances your vehicle ’s
ability to follow the road when cornering
severely or avoiding objects in the roadway.
Curve control operates by reducing power
and, if necessary, applying brakes to one
or more of the wheels individually.
Traction Control
Traction control enhances your vehicle ’s
ability to maintain traction of the wheels
by detecting and controlling wheel spin.
See What Is Traction Control (page 199).
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Vehicle without stability control
skidding off its intended route.
A
Vehicle with stability control
maintaining control on a slippery
surface.
B
SWITCHING STABILITY
CONTROL ON AND OFF
The system turns on each time you switch
the power on. You can switch the electronic stability
control system off using the switch to the
left of the steering wheel. Shifting into reverse (R) will disable the
system.
You can switch the traction control system
off or on independently. See Switching
Traction Control On and Off (page 199).
Note: With electronic stability control off,
E-AWD protection controls remain active
and could be noticeable in slippery
conditions.
Note: While stability control can be turned
off in any drive mode, the acceleration
response in engage mode will provide the
most refined longitudinal control of the
vehicle.
Note: When you choose the drive mode
Unbridled
and electronic stability control
is off, it reduces the level of deceleration.
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