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TRADEMARKS: This EULA does not grant
you any rights in connection with any
trademarks or service marks of FORD
MOTOR COMPANY, its affiliates, and third
party software and service providers.
PRODUCT SUPPORT: Please refer to
FORD MOTOR COMPANY instructions
provided in the documentation for the
DEVICES product support, such as the
vehicle owner guide.
Should you have any questions concerning
this EULA, or if you desire to contact FORD
MOTOR COMPANY for any other reason,
please refer to the address provided in the
documentation for the DEVICES.
No Liability for Certain Damages:
EXCEPT AS PROHIBITED BY LAW, FORD
MOTOR COMPANY, ANY THIRD PARTY
SOFTWARE OR SERVICES SUPPLIERS,
AND THEIR AFFILIATES SHALL HAVE NO
LIABILITY FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL
DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR IN
CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR
PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE. THIS
LIMITATION SHALL APPLY EVEN IF ANY
REMEDY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL
PURPOSE. THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES
OTHER THAN THOSE THAT MAY BE
EXPRESSLY PROVIDED FOR YOUR NEW
VEHICLE.
SYNC® Automotive Important Safety
Information Read and follow
instructions:
• Before using your SYNC® system, read
and follow all instructions and safety
information provided in this end user
manual ("Owner Guide".) Not
following precautions found in the
Owner Guide can lead to an accident
or other serious injuries. General Operation
•
Voice Command Control
: Certain
functions within the SYNC® system
may be accomplished using voice
commands. Using voice commands
while driving helps you to operate the
system without removing your hands
from the wheel or eyes from the road.
• Prolonged Views of Screen:
Do not
access any function requiring a
prolonged view of the screen while you
are driving. Pull over in a safe and legal
manner before attempting to access a
function of the system requiring
prolonged attention.
• Volume Setting:
Do not raise the
volume excessively. Keep the volume
at a level where you can still hear
outside traffic and emergency signals
while driving. Driving while unable to
hear these sounds could cause an
accident.
• Navigation Features:
Any navigation
features included in the system are
intended to provide turn by turn
instructions to get you to a desired
destination. Please make certain all
persons using this system carefully
read and follow instructions and safety
information fully.
• Distraction Hazard:
Any navigation
features may require manual
(non-verbal) setup. Attempting to
perform such set-up or insert data
while driving can distract your attention
and could cause an accident or other
serious injury. Stop the vehicle in a safe
and legal manner before attempting
these operations.
• Let Your Judgment Prevail:
Any
navigation features are provided only
as an aid. Make your driving decisions
based on your observations of local
conditions and existing traffic
regulations. Any such feature is not a
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Heated Windshield.......................................122
Windshield Wiper De-Icer................................ 122
Heating See: Climate Control........................................... 117
Hill Start Assist..............................................174 Switching the System On and Off................175
Using Hill Start Assist........................................ 174
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................120
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather............................................................. 122
General Hints....................................................... 120
Quickly Cooling the Interior.............................. 121
Quickly Heating the Interior............................ 120
Recommended Settings for Cooling............121
Recommended Settings for Heating............121
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes.............................................................173
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........263
Horn.....................................................................74
How Does the Rear Occupant Alert System Work
................................................131
I
Ignition Switch................................................141 Starting the Engine............................................ 142
Switching the Ignition Off................................ 142
Switching the Ignition On................................ 142
Switching the Ignition to Accessory Mode................................................................... 142
In California (U.S. Only)..............................241
Information Display Control.......................74
Information Displays....................................96 General Information........................................... 96
Information Messages
...............................104
4WD........................................................................\
.. 116
Adaptive Cruise Control................................... 105
Airbag...................................................................... 105
Alarm and Security............................................ 105
Auto-Start-Stop................................................. 106
Battery and Charging System........................ 107
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System.................................................... 107
Doors and Locks................................................. 108
Driver Alert............................................................ 108
Drivetrain............................................................... 109Engine.....................................................................
109
Fuel........................................................................\
.. 109
Keys and Intelligent Access............................. 110
Lane Keeping System.......................................... 111
Maintenance........................................................... 111
MyKey....................................................................... 112
Park Aid.................................................................... 113
Power Steering..................................................... 113
Pre-Collision Assist............................................. 113
Remote Start......................................................... 114
Starting System ................................................... 114
Tire Pressure Monitoring System................... 114
Traction Control................................................... 114
Trail Control........................................................... 115
Trailer........................................................................\
115
Installing Child Restraints............................21 Child Restraints...................................................... 21
Combining Seatbelt and LATCH Lower Anchors for Attaching Child
Restraints........................................................... 25
Front Seat Tether Strap Attachment (SuperCab)....................................................... 26
Rear Seat Tether Strap Attachment (SuperCab)........................................................ 27
Use of Inboard Lower Anchors from the Outermost Seating Positions (Center
Seating Use) ..................................................... 25
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts ......................... 21
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................ 23
Using Tether Straps............................................. 25
Instrument Cluster
........................................89
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................78 Vehicles With Front Fog Lamps...................... 79
Vehicles Without Front Fog Lamps...............79
Instrument Panel.............................................17
Interior Lamps
..................................................81
Courtesy Lamp....................................................... 81
Reading Lamps..................................................... 82
Rear Courtesy Lamp........................................... 82
Interior Mirror
....................................................87
Automatic Dimming Mirror.............................. 88
Manual Dimming Mirror..................................... 87
Introduction.........................................................7
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Information About Uniform Tire Quality
Grading............................................................. 292
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall........................................................... 295
Temperature A B C............................................ 293
Traction AA A B C............................................... 293
Treadwear.............................................................293
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........308
Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System...................................... 309
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ....................................... 310
Tires See: Wheels and Tires...................................... 291
Towing a Trailer..............................................221
Towing Points
................................................238
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels...........................................................227
Emergency Towing............................................ 228
Recreational Towing......................................... 228
Towing...............................................................221
Traction Control
.............................................176
Principle of Operation....................................... 176
Trail Control Indicators...............................183
Trail Control....................................................182 Trail Control – Troubleshooting.................... 183
Trail Control – Troubleshooting..............183 Trail Control – Information
Messages.......................................................... 183
Trailer Sway Control
....................................222
Transmission Code Designation.............327
Transmission..................................................160
Transporting the Vehicle...........................238
Type Approvals
............................................454
Radio Frequency Certification for Keys and
Remote Controls........................................... 457
Radio Frequency Certifications for Blind Spot Information System.......................... 456
Radio Frequency Certifications for Body Control Module.............................................. 457
Radio Frequency Certifications for Cruise Control Module.............................................. 457
Radio Frequency Certifications for Passive Anti-Theft System....................................... 455
Radio Frequency Certifications for Radio Transceiver Module...................................... 455
Radio Frequency Certifications for Sync 2.5....................................................................... 455Radio Frequency Certifications for SYNC
3........................................................................\
... 457
Radio Frequency Certifications for Telematic Control Unit............................... 456
Radio Frequency Certifications for Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor(s)...............454
Radio Frequency Statement for Audio Unit.................................................................... 458
United States of America............................... 457
U
Under Hood Overview...............................264
Under Seat Storage
.....................................140
SuperCab.............................................................. 140
Unique Driving Characteristics.................147
Universal Garage Door Opener................133 HomeLink Wireless Control System............133
USB Port
.........................................................353
Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................191 Automatic Cancellation................................... 194
Blocked Sensor................................................... 196
Canceling the Set Speed................................. 194
Changing the Set Speed.................................. 194
Detection Issues................................................. 195
Following a Vehicle............................................ 192
Hilly Condition Usage........................................ 194
Overriding the Set Speed................................ 193
Resuming the Set Speed................................. 194
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed..............192
Setting the Gap Distance................................ 193
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off....................................................................... 195
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On........................................................................\
192
Switching to Normal Cruise Control............197
System Not Available....................................... 196
Using Cruise Control...................................190 Canceling the Set Speed................................ 190
Changing the Set Speed................................. 190
Resuming the Set Speed.................................. 191
Setting the Cruise Speed................................ 190
Switching Cruise Control Off........................... 191
Switching Cruise Control On.......................... 190
Using Four-Wheel Drive.............................164 4WD Indicator Lights........................................ 164
Driving Off-Road With Truck and Utility Vehicles............................................................. 166
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How Your Vehicle Differs From Other
Vehicles............................................................. 165
Using the Electronic Shift on the Fly 4WD system............................................................... 164
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems...........................................................61
Using Snow Chains.....................................307 Vehicles with Stability Control..................... 308
Using Stability Control................................178 AdvanceTrac ™ with Roll Stability Control ™
(RSC™)............................................................. 178
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player............................................................362
Audio Voice Commands................................. 363
Media Sources.................................................... 362
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............358
Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 359
Pairing a Phone.................................................. 358
Phone Controls...................................................359
Phone Voice Commands................................ 358
Using Traction Control................................176 Switching the System Off ............................... 176
System Indicator Lights and Messages.......................................................... 176
Using Voice Recognition
...........................356
Apps........................................................................\
379
Automatic Blower Motor Speed Reduction........................................................ 380
Climate................................................................... 376
Entertainment..................................................... 375
General................................................................... 374
Initiating a Voice Session................................ 356
Navigation............................................................. 378
Phone...................................................................... 377
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 379
System Interaction and Feedback...............357
Voice Settings..................................................... 380
Using Voice Recognition - Vehicles Without: SYNC..........................................354
Voice Pass Through.......................................... 354
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)........................243
V
Vehicle Care
...................................................283
General Information......................................... 283Vehicle Certification Label........................327
Vehicle Identification Number................326
Vehicle Storage
............................................288
Body....................................................................... 289
Brakes.................................................................... 289
Cooling system................................................... 289
Disconnecting Your 12 Volt Battery.............289
Engine.................................................................... 289
Fuel system......................................................... 289
General.................................................................. 288
Miscellaneous..................................................... 289
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................290
Tires........................................................................\
289
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot...............................340
Ventilation See: Climate Control........................................... 117
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............326
Voice Control....................................................73
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators
.................92
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator.................. 92
Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 92
Automatic Headlamp High Beam Indicator.............................................................. 92
Auto-Start-Stop Indicator................................ 92
Battery...................................................................... 92
Blind Spot Monitor............................................... 92
Brake System Warning Lamp.......................... 92
Cruise Control Indicator..................................... 93
Direction Indicator............................................... 93
Door Ajar Warning Lamp................................... 93
Electronic Locking Differential........................ 93
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Lamp
.................................................................... 93
Fasten Rear Seatbelt Warning Lamp...........93
Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp...................... 93
Four-Wheel Drive Indicators............................ 93
Front Airbag............................................................ 93
Front Fog Lamp Indicator................................. 93
Headlamp High Beam Indicator..................... 94
Hood Ajar Warning Lamp................................. 94
Low Beam Malfunction..................................... 94
Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp........................ 94
Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp.................. 94
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Low Washer Fluid Level Warning
Lamp.................................................................... 94
Oil Pressure Warning Lamp............................. 94
Parking Lamps...................................................... 94
Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power/Electronic Throttle Control...........94
Service Engine Soon........................................... 94
Stability Control and Traction Control Indicator.............................................................. 95
Stability Control and Traction Control Off Warning Lamp.................................................. 95
Tow Haul Indicator.............................................. 95
Trail Control............................................................ 95
Washer Fluid Check....................................276
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 284
See: Wipers and Washers.................................. 75
Waxing.............................................................285
What Is 911 Assist...........................................49
What Is a Connected Vehicle..................336
What is the Rear Occupant Alert System............................................................131
What Is Trail Control....................................182
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel......................... 312
Wheels and Tires..........................................291 General Information.......................................... 291
Technical Specifications................................. 322
Windows and Mirrors
....................................83
Windshield Washers......................................76
Windshield Wipers.........................................75
Intermittent Wipe................................................. 75
Speed Dependent Wipers................................. 75
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................. 276
Wipers and Washers.....................................75
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