This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and with Innovation, Science
and Economic Development Canada
’s
licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Vietnam Zambia Keys and Remote Controls
Argentina
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A/C
See: Climate Control.......................................... 101
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes............................................................. 151
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................. 152
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 10
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................233 Vertical Aim Adjustment................................. 233
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................65
Airbag Disposal
...............................................53
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control.......................................... 101
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter -
3.0L..................................................................... 224
See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.3L..................................................................... 225
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 63
All-Wheel Drive
.............................................144
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................63
Alarm System........................................................ 63
Arming the Alarm................................................. 63
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 63
Object Detection.................................................. 64
Police Perimeter Alert Settings...................... 64
Police Perimeter Alert System........................ 63
Switching the Police Perimeter Alert On and Off................................................................ 63
System Configuration........................................ 64
System Error.......................................................... 64
Triggering the Alarm............................................ 63
Appendices....................................................369
At a Glance........................................................18
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............82 Automatic Transmission Warning
Chime.................................................................. 83
Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 82
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................ 82
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................. 82Audio Control..................................................65
Auxiliary Steering Wheel Controls.................66
You can operate the following functions
with the control:.............................................. 65
Audio System
................................................303
General Information......................................... 303
Audio Unit
......................................................303
Accessing the Sound Settings...................... 303
Accessing the System Settings................... 304
Adjusting the Volume...................................... 304
Changing Radio Stations............................... 304
Pausing or Playing Media............................... 304
Returning to the Previous Screen...............304
Scrolling Through the Menu Options........305
Selecting a Menu Option................................ 305
Selecting Media................................................. 304
Selecting the Radio.......................................... 305
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off........305
Switching the Display On and Off..............305
Using a Cell Phone............................................ 305
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse............................................................. 305
Autolamps........................................................70 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................ 70
Automatic Climate Control.......................101 Directing the Airflow........................................... 101
Setting the Blower Motor Speed................... 101
Setting the Temperature.................................. 101
Switching Auto Mode On and Off.................101
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off.............................................................. 103
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off....................................................................... 103
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off....................................................................... 103
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off....................................................................... 102
Switching the Climate Control On and Off....................................................................... 102
Automatic Transmission
............................142
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or
Snow................................................................... 142
Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission............................. 142
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check............................................................230
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Ignition Switch................................................118
In California (U.S. Only)............................202
Information Display Control......................66
Information Displays....................................84
General Information........................................... 84
Information Messages
..................................87
AdvanceTrac ™ and Traction Control...........88
Alarm........................................................................\
88
AWD........................................................................\
... 87
Battery and Charging System......................... 89
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System..................................................... 89
Doors and Locks................................................... 90
Fuel........................................................................\
..... 91
Hill Start Assist...................................................... 92
Keys and Intelligent Access.............................. 92
Maintenance.......................................................... 93
Park Aid.................................................................... 94
Park Brake............................................................... 95
Police Engine Idle feature................................. 96
Power Steering..................................................... 96
Pre-Collision Assist.............................................. 97
Seats........................................................................\
. 97
Starting System.................................................... 97
Tire Pressure Monitoring System................... 98
Trailer........................................................................\
98
Transmission......................................................... 99
Installing Child Restraints...........................22 Child Seats.............................................................. 22
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts......................... 22
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................ 25
Using Tether Straps............................................. 26
Instrument Cluster.........................................78
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.......................71
Instrument Panel
............................................18
Interior Air Quality........................................106
Interior Lamps
..................................................72
Dome Task Lamp.................................................. 72
Front Interior Lamp.............................................. 72
Rear Interior Lamps.............................................. 72
Interior Mirror....................................................76 Automatic Dimming Mirror................................ 77
Manual Dimming Mirror..................................... 76
Introduction.........................................................7 J
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................196
Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 196
Jump Starting....................................................... 197
Locating the Jump Starting Connection Points................................................................. 196
Preparing Your Vehicle..................................... 196
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 197
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Keys and Remote Controls.........................55
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Liftgate................................................................61
Lighting Control
..............................................69
Flashing High Beam Headlamps.................... 70
Lighting Control Selections.............................. 69
Switching High Beam Headlamps On and Off........................................................................\
. 70
Lighting..............................................................69 General Information........................................... 69
Load Carrying
................................................180
Load Limit.......................................................180
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................. 184
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................. 180
Locking and Unlocking
.................................58
Battery Saver......................................................... 60
Hidden Rear Door Locks.................................... 58
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 59
Illuminated Exit..................................................... 60
Independent Liftgate Unlocking Feature................................................................ 59
Locking and Unlocking the Doors with the Key Blade........................................................... 58
Opening a Rear Door from the Inside...........58
Power Door Locks................................................ 58
Remote Control.................................................... 59
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 268
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Maintenance..................................................218
General Information.......................................... 218
Manual Liftgate................................................61
Closing the Liftgate............................................. 62
Opening with the Outside Control Button................................................................... 61
Opening with the Remote Control.................61
Manual Seats.................................................109 Adjusting the Seat Backrest............................ 110
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward............................................................. 109
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 84
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 74
Mobile Communications Equipment........11
Mobile Device Data.........................................15
Motorcraft Parts - 3.0L
...............................277
Motorcraft Parts - 3.3L...............................278
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Normal Scheduled Maintenance
..........329
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™........................ 329
Normal Maintenance Intervals.................... 330
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Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................223
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check....................................... 222
Opening and Closing the Hood...............218 Closing the Hood................................................ 219
Opening the Hood.............................................. 218
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.....................................................206
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual.........206
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Parking Aids....................................................159 Principle of Operation....................................... 159
Pedestrian Alert System
.............................54
Pedestrian Protection..................................54
Perchlorate..........................................................9 Personal Safety System
™
.........................40
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?.................................................................. 40
Police Engine Idle Feature
.........................122
Switching the System Off................................ 122
Switching the System On................................ 122
Post-Crash Alert System...........................199
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 58
Power Seats
....................................................110
Adjusting the Lumbar Support........................ 111
Adjusting the Seat Backrest............................. 111
Adjusting the Seat Cushion............................... 111
Adjusting the Seat Height.................................. 111
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward.............................................................. 110
Power Steering Fluid Check
......................231
Power Windows..............................................74
Accessory Delay.................................................... 75
Bounce-Back.......................................................... 74
One-Touch Down................................................. 74
One-Touch Up....................................................... 74
Window Lock.......................................................... 75
Pre-Collision Assist
......................................174
Adjusting the Pre-Collision Assist
Settings.............................................................. 176
Blocked Sensors.................................................. 176
Using the Pre-Collision Assist System............................................................... 175
Protecting the Environment........................17
Puncture See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 268
R
Radio Frequency Certification Labels
............................................................337
Blind Spot Information System
Sensors............................................................. 337
Body Control Module....................................... 340
Keys and Remote Controls............................ 343
Passive Anti-Theft System............................ 349
Radio Transceiver Module.............................. 353
SYNC....................................................................... 357
Telematics Control Unit................................... 361
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Sensors............................................................. 362
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Rear Occupant Alert System Audible
Warnings........................................................115
Rear Occupant Alert System Indicators.......................................................115
Rear Occupant Alert System Limitations....................................................114
Rear Occupant Alert System Precautions...................................................114
Rear Occupant Alert System....................114
Rear Parking Aid............................................159
Object Distance Indicator................................. 161
Rear Passenger Climate Controls..........104 Directing Air to the Overhead Air
Vents.................................................................. 104
Directing Air to the Rear Footwell Air Vents.................................................................. 104
Rear Climate Control Lock Indicator...........104
Setting the Rear Blower Motor Speed................................................................. 105
Setting the Rear Temperature....................... 105
Switching the Rear Climate Control On and Off....................................................................... 105
Switching the Rear Heated Seats On and Off....................................................................... 105
Rear Seats
........................................................112
Adjusting the Seat Backrest............................ 112
Folding the Seat Backrest Flat........................ 112
Rear View Camera
........................................161
Camera Guide Lines.......................................... 163
Manual Zoom...................................................... 164
Obstacle Distance Indicator........................... 163
Rear Camera Delay............................................ 164
Rear Camera On Demand............................... 164
Using the Rear View Camera System.........162
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera..................................... 161
Rear Window Wiper and Washers...........67 Rear Camera Washer......................................... 68
Rear Window Washer......................................... 68
Rear Window Wiper Blade............................... 68
Rear Wiper Blades See: Changing the Rear Wiper Blades.......236
Recommended Towing Weights
............186
Reduced Engine Performance..................191
Refueling - Excluding: Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)
.............................................130
Refueling System Overview........................... 130
Refueling System Warning.............................. 132Refueling Your Vehicle.......................................
131
Refueling - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV).............................................................133
Fuel Filler Door Manual Override Lever................................................................... 135
System Warnings................................................ 134
Remote Control..............................................55 Changing the Remote Control Battery........56
Opening the Liftgate With the Liftgate
Button ................................................................. 57
Sounding the Panic Alarm................................ 57
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............242
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................10
Collision Repairs.................................................... 10
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs................................................................. 10
Warranty on Replacement Parts.................... 10
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control.............................................................57
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter..................106
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only).............................................................206
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).............................................................206
Resuming the Set Speed..........................166
Roadside Assistance
...................................194
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance........................................................ 195
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.................................... 194
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.................................... 194
Roadside Emergencies
...............................194
Running-In See: Breaking-In.................................................. 192
Running Out of Fuel.....................................128 Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container.......................................................... 129
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.................. 129
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Safety Canopy ™
............................................46
Safety Precautions.......................................126
Scheduled Maintenance...........................326
Seatbelt Extensions......................................39
Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................36
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