
In general, tires should be replaced
after six years regardless of tread
wear. However, heat caused by hot
climates or frequent high loading
conditions can accelerate the aging
process and may require tires to be
replaced more frequently.
You should replace your spare tire
when you replace the road tires or
after six years due to aging even if it
has not been used.
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number
Both United States and Canada Federal
regulations require tire manufacturers
to place standardized information on the
sidewall of all tires. This information
identifies and describes the fundamental
characteristics of the tire and also
provides a U.S. DOT Tire Identification
Number for safety standard certification
and in case of a recall. This begins with the letters DOT and
indicates that the tire meets all federal
standards. The next two numbers or
letters are the plant code designating
where it was manufactured, the next two
are the tire size code and the last four
numbers represent the week and year
the tire was built. For example, the
numbers 317 mean the 31st week of
1997. After 2000, the numbers go to four
digits. For example, 2501 means the
25th week of 2001. The numbers in
between are identification codes used
for traceability. This information is used
to contact customers if a tire defect
requires a recall.
Tire Replacement Requirements
Your vehicle is equipped with tires
designed to provide a safe ride and
handling capability. WARNING: Only use
replacement tires and wheels that are
the same size, load index, speed rating
and type (such as P-metric versus
LT-metric or all-season versus
all-terrain) as those originally provided
by Ford. The recommended tire and
wheel size may be found on either the
Safety Compliance Certification Label
(affixed to either the door hinge pillar,
door-latch post, or the door edge that
meets the door-latch post, next to the
driver's seating position), or the Tire
Label which is located on the B-Pillar
or edge of the driver's door. If this
information is not found on these
labels, then you should contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Use of any tire or wheel not
recommended by Ford can affect the
safety and performance of your
vehicle, which could result in an
increased risk of loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover, personal
injury and death.
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Description
Voice Command
Browse All Audiobooks
Browse All Genres
Browse All Playlists
Browse All Podcasts
Browse All Songs
Browse your music by category on a USB device.1
Browse Album ___
Browse Artist ___
Browse Audiobook ___
Browse Genre ___
Browse Playlist ___
Browse Podcast ___
1 Add an album name, artist name, audiobook name, genre name, playlist name, podcast name or track name to the command. Say the name
exactly as it appears on your device.
Climate (If Equipped)
You can control the temperature of the
vehicle using voice commands. ___ is a dynamic listing, meaning that for
climate voice commands it can be the
desired degrees for the temperature setting.
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USB Ports
The USB ports are in the center console or
behind a small access door in the instrument
panel.
This feature allows you to plug in USB media
devices, memory sticks, flash drives or thumb
drives, and charge devices if they support
this feature.
Select this option to play audio from your
USB device. Apps
The system supports the use of certain audio
apps such as iHeartRadio through a USB or
Bluetooth enabled device.
Each app gives you different on-screen
options depending on the app's content.
See Apps (page 537).
Supported Media Players, Formats and
Metadata Information
The system is capable of hosting nearly any
digital media player, including iPod, iPhone,
and most USB drives.
Supported audio formats include MP3, WMA,
WAV, AAC, and FLAC.
Supported audio file extensions include MP3,
WMA, WAV, M4A, M4B, AAC, and FLAC.
Supported USB file systems include: FAT,
exFAT, and NTFS.
SYNC 3 is also able to organize the media
from your USB device by metadata tags.
Metadata tags, which are descriptive
software identifiers embedded in the media
files, provide information about the file. If your indexed media files contain no
information embedded in these metadata
tags, SYNC 3 may classify the empty
metadata tags as unknown.
SYNC 3 is capable of indexing up to 50,000
songs per USB device, for up to 10 devices.
CLIMATE
Touch the climate button on the touchscreen
to access your climate control features.
Note:
You can switch temperature units
between Fahrenheit and Celsius.
See
Settings (page 540).
Accessing the Climate Control Menu Touch the button to access
additional controls for the front
climate system.
Directing the Airflow Touch the button to direct airflow
to the windshield air vents and
de-mister.
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Touch the button to direct airflow
to the instrument panel air vents.
Touch the button to direct airflow
to the footwell air vents.
You can direct air through any combination
of these air vents.
Setting the Blower Motor Speed Touch up or down to increase or
decrease the volume of air that
circulates in your vehicle.
Setting the Temperature
Touch up or down on the left-hand
temperature control to set the left-hand
temperature.
Note: This control also adjusts the right-hand
side temperature when you switch off dual
zone mode.
Touch up or down on the right-hand
temperature control to set the right-hand
temperature. Switching Auto Mode On and Off Touch the button to switch on
automatic operation, then set the
temperature.
The system adjusts the blower motor speed,
air distribution, air conditioning operation,
and outside or recirculated air to reach and
maintain the temperature you have set.
Switching the Air Conditioning On and
Off A pop-up appears on the screen
to display the air conditioning
options.
MAX A/C: Touch the button to activate and
maximize cooling. The driver and passenger
temperatures are set to LO, recirculated air
flows through the instrument panel vents, air
conditioning automatically turns on and the
fan automatically adjusts to the highest
speed.
A/C: Touch to switch the air conditioning on
or off. Use A/C with recirculated air to
improve cooling performance and efficiency. Note:
In certain conditions, such as
maximum defrost, the air conditioning
compressor may continue to operate even
though you switch off the air conditioning.
Switching the Climate Control On and
Off Touch the button.
Switching the Climate Controlled Seats
On and Off Touch the button to cycle through
the various climate controlled seat
settings.
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off Touch the button to switch on
temperature control for the
right-hand side of the vehicle.
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Switching the Ventilated Seats On and
Off
Touch the button to cycle through
the various ventilated seat settings.
Accessing Rear Climate Controls Touch the button to access
additional controls for the rear
climate system.
Rear Climate Control Lock Indicator Touch the button.
When on, you can only operate the
rear passenger settings through
the front controls.
Switching Rear Auto Mode On and Off Touch the button to switch on rear
automatic operation, then set the
temperature. Switching the Rear Climate Controlled
Seats On and Off Touch the button to cycle through
the various climate controlled seat
settings.
Switching the Rear Heated Seats On
and Off Touch the button to cycle through
the various heat settings.
Switching the Rear Ventilated Seats
On and Off Touch the button to cycle through
the various ventilated seat settings.PHONE WARNING: Driving while distracted
can result in loss of vehicle control, crash
and injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We recommend
against the use of any hand-held device
while driving and encourage the use of
voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable
local laws that may affect the use of
electronic devices while driving.
Check the compatibility of your device on
the regional website.
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First
Time
Go to the settings menu on your cell phone
and switch Bluetooth on. Select the phone option on the
feature bar.
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360 Degree Camera...................................286
Front Camera.......................................................287
Side Camera........................................................288
Using the System...............................................287
9
911 Assist...........................................................64
A
A/C See: Climate Control..........................................168
About This Manual............................................9
ABS See: Brakes..........................................................257
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes...............................................................258
Accessories...................................................559
Accessories See: Replacement Parts Recommendation.....12
Active Park Assist.........................................278 Using Active Park Assist...................................279 Adaptive Cruise Control..............................291
Adaptive Cruise Control –
Troubleshooting.............................................302
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
With Lane Centering.................................298
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
With Stop and Go......................................299
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators - Vehicles With: Intelligent Adaptive Cruise
Control.........................................................299
System Warnings................................................299
Adaptive Cruise Control Limitations - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
With Lane Centering.................................293
Adaptive Cruise Control Limitations - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
With Stop and Go......................................293
Sensor Limitations..............................................293
Adaptive Cruise Control Precautions - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
With Lane Centering..................................291
Adaptive Cruise Control Precautions - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
With Stop and Go......................................292
Hilly Condition Usage.......................................293
When Following a Vehicle...............................292 Adaptive Cruise Control –
Troubleshooting.........................................
302
Adaptive Cruise Control – Information
Messages .........................................................302
Adaptive Headlamps
.....................................112
About Adaptive Headlamps..............................112
Camera Detects Lane Markings.......................113
Camera Detects Traffic Signs............................114
Steering Around a Curve....................................
113
Switching Adaptive Headlamps On or Off........................................................................\
114
Adjusting the Headlamps
..........................399
Vertical Aim Adjustment...................................399
Adjusting the Set Speed Tolerance..........301
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column..........................................................100
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column..........................................................100
End of Travel Position.........................................101
Memory Feature...................................................101
AFS See: Adaptive Headlamps.................................112
Airbag Disposal...............................................62
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control..........................................168
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Air Filter
See: Changing the Engine Air Filter..............389
Air Suspension..............................................338 Switching the systems on or off.....................338
Using Cargo Loading.........................................338
Using Easy Entry.................................................338
Using the Service Mode...................................338
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm...........................................98
All-Wheel Drive
.............................................250
Ambient Lighting............................................115
Adjusting the Brightness....................................116
Changing the Color.............................................116
Switching Ambient Lighting Off........................116
Switching Ambient Lighting On........................116
Anti-Theft Alarm
..............................................98
Arming the Alarm..................................................98
Disarming the Alarm............................................99
Using the System..................................................98
Appendices...................................................609
Apps.................................................................537 SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.....................539
Using Apps on an Android Device................
538
Using Apps on an iOS Device........................538
Using Mobile Navigation on an Android Device...............................................................538
At a Glance.......................................................22 Audible Warnings and Indicators
..............133
Headlamps On Warning Chime.......................133
Keyless Warning Alert........................................133
Parking Brake On Warning Chime..................133
Audio Control
.................................................102
You can operate the following functions with
the control:.......................................................102
Audio System
.................................................481
General Information............................................481
Audio Unit......................................................482 Accessing the Source Menu...........................483
Adjusting the Volume........................................
482
Changing Radio Stations..................................482
Locking the Rear Audio Controls...................483
Playing or Pausing Media.................................483
Rear Audio Control Lock Message................484
Rear Passenger Audio Controls.....................
483
Selecting a Preset..............................................483
Selecting the Audio Modes.............................483
Switching Repeat Mode On and Off ..............483
Switching Shuffle Mode On and Off..............483
Switching the Audio Control On and Off......................................................................484
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off............
483
Switching the Display On and Off..................483
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse.......483
Auto Air Refresh Hints..................................177
Auto Air Refresh Indicators.........................176 Auto Hold
........................................................261
Auto Hold Indicator.............................................261
Switching Auto Hold On and Off.....................261
Using Auto Hold..................................................261
Autolamps........................................................110 Windshield Wiper Activated Headlamps.......110
Automatic Climate Control.........................168 Accessing Rear Climate Controls...................
168
Accessing the Air Distribution Controls........168
Accessing the Climate Control Menu............168
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.....................168
Setting the Temperature...................................169
Switching Auto Mode On and Off...................169
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
171
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off........171
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off...........171
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off.......................................................................170
Switching the Climate Control On and Off.......................................................................170
Automatic High Beam Control....................117
Automatic High Beam Control Indicators.......................................................118
Automatic Transmission
.............................245
Automatic Return to Park.................................246
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or
Snow.................................................................249
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Car Wash
See: Cleaning the Exterior...............................405
Catalytic Converter......................................235
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).......................236
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing......................................................237
Changing a Bulb...........................................403 LED Lamps...........................................................403
Changing a Fuse...........................................381 Fuses......................................................................381
Changing a Road Wheel.............................434 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information.......................................................435
Tire Change Procedure....................................436
Changing the 12V Battery..........................397 Battery Management System..........................398
Remove and Reinstall the Battery..................399
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................389
Changing the Front Wiper Blades - Vehicles With: Heated Wiper
Blades
...........................................................402
Replacing the Rubber Insert............................402
Changing the Front Wiper Blades - Vehicles Without: Heated Wiper
Blades............................................................401
Installing the Front Wiper Blades ..................402
Removing the Front Wiper Blades.................402
Changing the Rear Wiper Blades.............403 Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot Name
or Password................................................479
Charging the High Voltage Battery - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)...............238
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.........238
Checking MyKey System Status.................78 MyKey Distance.....................................................78
Number of Admin Keys.......................................79
Number of MyKeys...............................................79
Checking the Interior Air Quality...............175 Particulate Matter Pollution Information........176
Checking the Wiper Blades........................401
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................50
Child Restraint Positioning
...........................40
Child Safety......................................................25 General Information.............................................25
Child Safety Locks..........................................42
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................409
Cleaning Products
........................................404
Materials...............................................................404
Cleaning the Engine....................................407
Cleaning the Exterior..................................405 Cleaning the Exterior Lamps...........................405
Cleaning the Exterior Precautions.................405
Exterior Chrome Parts.......................................406
Exterior Plastic Parts..........................................406
Stripes or Graphics............................................406 Underbody...........................................................406
Under Hood.........................................................406
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens...........................408
Cleaning the Interior
....................................408
Mirrors...................................................................408
Cleaning the Wheels
....................................410
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................407
Clearing All MyKeys
.......................................78
Climate.............................................................518 Accessing Rear Climate Controls...................
521
Accessing the Climate Control Menu............518
Directing the Airflow...........................................518
Rear Climate Control Lock Indicator..............521
Setting the Blower Motor Speed....................519
Setting the Temperature...................................519
Switching Auto Mode On and Off...................
519
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off........519
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off......................................................................520
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off......................................................................520
Switching Rear Auto Mode On and Off.........521
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off.........520
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off.......................................................................519
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