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What Is Evasive Steering Assist...................290Event Data........................................................24Export Unique Options..............................610Exterior Bulbs................................................367Changing a Rear Lamp Bulb.........................369Exterior Bulb Specification Chart................367Removing a Rear Lamp Assembly..............368Exterior Lamps..............................................105Exterior Lamps On Audible Warning...........107Switching Off Road Driving Lamps On andOff........................................................................107Switching the Daytime Running Lamps Onand Off..............................................................106Switching the Spot Lamps On andOff........................................................................107Using the Front Fog Lamps............................106Using the Turn Signal Lamps.........................105Exterior Lighting Control............................104Exterior Lighting............................................104Autolamps............................................................105Automatic High Beam Control......................108Automatic High Beam Control –Troubleshooting..............................................110Exterior Lamps....................................................105Exterior Zone Lighting.......................................107Headlamps...........................................................104Headlamps – Troubleshooting.....................104Exterior Mirrors...............................................116Exterior Zone Lighting.................................107Exterior Zone Lighting Settings....................108Using the Exterior Zone Lighting...................107What Is Exterior Zone Lighting.......................107
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Fastening and Unfastening theSeatbelts........................................................62Feature Bar....................................................499Federal Highway AdministrationRegulation...................................................583Fender Anchor Points................................303Fender Anchor Point LoadCapacities.......................................................303Locating the Fender Anchor Points............303Flat TireSee: Changing a Flat Tire - Excluding:Raptor...............................................................449See: Changing a Flat Tire - Raptor..............453
Floor Mats.......................................................327Folding the Exterior Mirrors........................116Ford Assistant...............................................501Ford Assistant – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................501Ford Assistant Settings....................................501Using Ford Assistant.........................................501Ford Performance...........................................15Ford Power-UpSee: Software Update Settings.....................517See: Vehicle Software Updates.....................517Ford Protect...................................................526Four-Wheel Drive.........................................195Four-Wheel Drive Modes................................199Four-Wheel Drive –Troubleshooting...........................................200Four-Wheel Drive Indicators...................200Four-Wheel Drive Limitations.................196Four-Wheel Drive Modes..........................199Four-Wheel Drive Auto....................................199Four-Wheel Drive High.....................................199Four-Wheel Drive Low....................................200Two-Wheel Drive High.....................................199Four-Wheel Drive Precautions................195Four-Wheel Drive –Troubleshooting.......................................200Four-Wheel Drive – InformationMessages..........................................................201Four-Wheel Drive – Warning Lamps.........200Front Axle Fluid Capacity andSpecification - Excluding:Raptor..........................................................480Front Axle Fluid Capacity andSpecification - Raptor............................480Front Exterior - 2-Door.................................42Front Exterior - 4-Door, Vehicles With:Hard Top, Excluding: Raptor...................39Front Exterior - 4-Door, Vehicles With:Soft Top..........................................................40Front Exterior - Raptor..................................41Front Parking Aid..........................................241Front Parking Aid Audible Warnings...........242Front Parking Aid Limitations........................242Locating the Front Parking AidSensors.............................................................242What is the Front Parking Aid........................241
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Front Passenger Sensing System.............72Front Passenger Sensing SystemIndicators............................................................74Front Passenger Sensing SystemPrecautions........................................................74How Does the Front Passenger SensingSystem Work.....................................................72What Is the Front Passenger SensingSystem.................................................................72Front Seat Precautions..............................140Front Seats.....................................................140Heated Seats.......................................................146Manual Seats........................................................141Power Seats..........................................................143Fuel and Refueling.......................................179Fuel and Refueling –Troubleshooting.............................................184Fuel Quality..........................................................180Refueling................................................................182Running Out of Fuel............................................181Fuel and Refueling Precautions..............179Fuel and Refueling –Troubleshooting.........................................184Fuel and Refueling – InformationMessages..........................................................184Fuel and Refueling – Warning Lamps........184Fuel Gauge.......................................................118Fuel Gauge Limitations.....................................119Locating the Fuel Filler Door...........................119What Is Distance to Empty..............................119What Is the Fuel Gauge.....................................118What Is the Low Fuel Reminder.....................119Fuel Quality....................................................180Selecting the Correct Fuel..............................180Fuel Tank Capacity......................................183Fuse Precautions..........................................341Fuses.................................................................341Body Control Module Fuse Box....................345Fuses – Troubleshooting................................348Under Hood Fuse Box.......................................341Fuses – Troubleshooting..........................348Fuses – Frequently Asked Questions........348
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G.O.A.T. Mode Control...............................260G.O.A.T. Mode Control –Troubleshooting............................................269
G.O.A.T. Modes....................................................263G.O.A.T. Mode Control –Troubleshooting........................................269G.O.A.T. Mode Control – Frequently AskedQuestions..........................................................271G.O.A.T. Mode Control – InformationMessages.........................................................269G.O.A.T. Mode Control – WarningLamps...............................................................269G.O.A.T. Modes..............................................263Baja.........................................................................263Eco..........................................................................264Mud/Ruts.............................................................264Normal...................................................................264Off-Road...............................................................265Rock Crawl...........................................................265Sand.......................................................................266Slippery.................................................................266Sport......................................................................268Tow/Haul..............................................................268Garage Door Opener AdditionalAssistance....................................................155Garage Door Opener....................................152Garage Door Opener Introduction..........152Garage Door Opener Precautions andFrequencies..................................................152General Maintenance Information.......528Glasses Holder...............................................163Locating the Glasses Holder..........................163Global Opening..............................................113Switching Global Opening On and Off........114Using Global Opening........................................113What Is Global Opening....................................113Glossary of Tire Terminology..................436Glove Compartment...................................162Locking the Glove Compartment.................162Opening the Glove Compartment...............162
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Headlamp AdjustingSee: Adjusting the Headlamps.....................365Headlamps.....................................................104Headlamp Indicators........................................104Using the High Beam Headlamps...............104Headlamps – Troubleshooting...............104Headlamps – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................104
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Heated Seats.................................................146Heated Seat Precautions................................146Switching the Heated Seats On andOff.......................................................................146HeatingSee: Climate Control - Vehicles With:Automatic Temperature Control...............131See: Climate Control - Vehicles With: ManualTemperature Control....................................136Hill Descent Control....................................235Hill Descent Control –Troubleshooting............................................236Hill Descent Control Indicator.................235Hill Descent Control Precautions..........235Hill Descent Control –Troubleshooting........................................236Hill Descent Control – InformationMessages.........................................................236Hill Start Assist..............................................216Hill Start Assist – Troubleshooting..............216Hill Start Assist Precautions.....................216Hill Start Assist – Troubleshooting........216Hill Start Assist – InformationMessages..........................................................216Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood..........349See: Opening and Closing the Hood -Raptor...............................................................350Horn....................................................................99How Does 911 Assist Work...........................77How Does Adaptive Cruise ControlWork...............................................................252How Does Blind Spot InformationSystem Work..............................................279How Does Cross Traffic AlertWork..............................................................283How Does Driver Alert Work....................293How Does Four-Wheel Drive Work - 4x4with Part Time Engagement.................195How Does Four-Wheel Drive Work -Advanced 4x4 with 4A Mode...............195How Does G.O.A.T. Mode ControlWork..............................................................260How Does Hill Descent ControlWork...............................................................235How Does Hill Start Assist Work............216How Does Pre-Collision AssistWork..............................................................286
How Does Stability Control Work...........219How Does the 360 Degree CameraWork...............................................................247How Does the Lane Keeping SystemWork...............................................................272How Does the Personal Safety SystemWork.................................................................67How Does the Rear Occupant AlertSystem Work...............................................150How Does the Safety Canopy™Work.................................................................69How Does Traction Control Work...........217How Does Trailer Sway ControlWork................................................................313How Do the Front Airbags Work..............68How Do the Side Airbags Work................68
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Identifying Fuse Types..............................348Identifying the Audio Unit........................488Identifying the Auxiliary Switch Wiring -Excluding: Raptor.....................................524Identifying the Auxiliary Switch Wiring -Raptor...........................................................525Identifying the Climate Control Unit......131Inflating the Tires..........................................441Information On Demand Screen -Vehicles With: 12 Inch Screen..............499Information on the Tire Sidewall............431Inspecting the Tire for Damage.............442Inspecting the Tire for Wear....................442Inspecting the Wheel ValveStems............................................................443Installing Child Restraints...........................53Combining the Seatbelt and Lower Anchorsfor Attaching Child Restraints....................56Installing a Child Restraint in a CenterSeat......................................................................56Using Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren...............................................................55Using Seatbelts.....................................................53Using Tether Straps.............................................57Instrument Cluster Display.......................126Personalized Settings.......................................128Trip Computer.......................................................127Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu -Excluding: Raptor......................................126
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Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu -Raptor.............................................................127Instrument Cluster Indicators -Excluding: Raptor........................................121Instrument Cluster Indicators -Raptor............................................................123Instrument Cluster.........................................117Fuel Gauge.............................................................118Instrument Cluster Overview - Excluding:Raptor..............................................................117Instrument Cluster Overview -Raptor.............................................................118Instrument Cluster WarningLamps............................................................120Instrument Panel............................................33Interior Air Quality........................................139Interior Bulbs.................................................369Interior Bulb Specification Chart.................369Interior Lamp Function.................................111Switching the Interior Lamp Function Onand Off.................................................................111What Is the Interior Lamp Function...............111Interior Lighting................................................111Ambient Lighting..................................................112Interior Lamp Function.......................................111Interior Lighting – Troubleshooting...............112Interior Lighting – Troubleshooting.........112Interior Lighting – Frequently AskedQuestions...........................................................112Interior Mirror...................................................115Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror..........................115Interior Mirror Precautions..........................115Introduction.......................................................18
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Jump Starting the Vehicle........................329Jump Starting Precautions............................329Jump Starting the Vehicle..............................330Preparing the Vehicle.......................................330
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Keyless Entry.....................................................91Keyless Entry – Troubleshooting....................92Keyless Entry Limitations.............................91Keyless Entry Settings...................................91
Keyless Entry – Troubleshooting..............92Keyless Entry – Frequently AskedQuestions...........................................................92Keys and Remote Controls.........................79Keys and Remote Controls –Troubleshooting..............................................83Keys and Remote Controls –Troubleshooting..........................................83Keys and Remote Controls – InformationMessages...........................................................83
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Lane Keeping System Indicators............275Lane Keeping System.................................272Aid Mode...............................................................274Alert and Aid Mode............................................274Alert Mode............................................................273Lane Keeping System –Troubleshooting............................................276Lane Keeping System Limitations.........272Lane Keeping System Precautions........272Lane Keeping System –Troubleshooting........................................276Lane Keeping System – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................277Lane Keeping System – InformationMessages.........................................................276Launching or Retrieving a Boat orPersonal Watercraft.................................310Live Traffic.......................................................514Switching Live Traffic On and Off................514What Is Live Traffic.............................................514Load Carrying................................................295Fender Anchor Points......................................303Roof Rack.............................................................299Load Carrying Precautions.......................295Loading Your Trailer...................................308Locating the 360 Degree Cameras.......247Locating the Auxiliary Switches.............522Locating the Auxiliary SwitchWiring............................................................522Locating the Blind Spot InformationSystem Sensors - Excluding:Raptor...........................................................280Locating the Blind Spot InformationSystem Sensors - Raptor........................281
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Locating the Brake Fluid Reservoir - 2.3LEcoBoost™................................................209Locating the Brake Fluid Reservoir - 2.7LEcoBoost™/3.0L EcoBoost™............209Locating the Cross Traffic Alert Sensors- Excluding: Raptor..................................284Locating the Cross Traffic Alert Sensors- Raptor........................................................284Locating the Fuel Filler Funnel................180Locating the Power Outlets......................158Locating the Pre-Collision AssistSensors........................................................288Locating the Rear View Camera............244Locating the Safety ComplianceCertification Labels.................................296Locating the Tire label...............................430Locating the USB Ports..............................156Locating the Wireless AccessoryCharger...........................................................161Locating Your Vehicle...................................80Locking and Unlocking the Tailgate........93Locking the Rear Window Controls........114
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Maintenance.................................................34912V Battery............................................................36112V Battery – Troubleshooting.....................364Engine Oil..............................................................354Exterior Bulbs......................................................367Interior Bulbs.......................................................369Maintenance Precautions........................349Making and Receiving a PhoneCall.................................................................507Manually Dimming the InteriorMirror...............................................................115Manually Releasing the Electric ParkingBrake...............................................................213Manually Shifting Gears..............................191Shifting Using the Buttons on the SelectorLever...................................................................192Shifting Using the Paddle Shifters................191Manual Seats..................................................141Adjusting the Head Restraint..........................141Adjusting the Seat Backrest...........................143Folding the Seats...............................................148Head Restraint Components..........................141Installing the Head Restraint..........................142
Moving the Seat Backward andForward.............................................................142Removing the Head Restraint........................142Unfolding the Seats...........................................149Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity andSpecification...............................................188Manual Transmission.................................186Crawler Gear........................................................186Manual Transmission –Troubleshooting.............................................189Manual Transmission Precautions........186Manual Transmission –Troubleshooting........................................189Manual Transmission – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................189Map Pocket.....................................................163Locating the Map Pocket.................................163Mislock...............................................................89Mislock Limitations.............................................89Switching Mislock On and Off........................89What Is Mislock....................................................89Mobile CommunicationsEquipment..................................................583Mobile Device Data.......................................26Motorcraft Parts - 2.3LEcoBoost™................................................464Motorcraft Parts - 2.7LEcoBoost™.................................................465Motorcraft Parts - 3.0LEcoBoost™................................................466Muting the Audio.........................................489MyKey Settings...............................................84Configurable MyKey Settings..........................84Non-Configurable MyKey Settings................84MyKey – Troubleshooting...........................86MyKey – Frequently Asked Questions..........87MyKey – Information Messages.....................86MyKey™............................................................84MyKey Settings.....................................................84MyKey – Troubleshooting.................................86
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Navigation Map Updates...........................514Navigation.......................................................514Adjusting the Map..............................................514Live Traffic.............................................................514Route Guidance..................................................516
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Setting a Destination........................................515Waypoints.............................................................515Normal Scheduled Maintenance...........531
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Off-Road Driving...........................................318After Driving Your Vehicle Off-Road...........325Basic Off-Road Driving Techniques.............318Driving Off-Road.................................................319Driving Through Water Limitations.............323Driving Your Vehicle at High Speeds...........323Off-Road Driving Aids......................................324Off-Road Driving Precautions.......................318What Is Off-Road Driving................................318Opening and Closing the Hood..............349Opening and Closing the Hood -Raptor...........................................................350Opening and Closing the Windows........113Opening the Tailgate....................................93Opening the Tailgate From Outside YourVehicle.................................................................93Operating the Doors From Inside YourVehicle............................................................88Opening the Doors From Inside YourVehicle.................................................................88Unlocking and Locking the Doors Using theCentral Locking................................................88Operating the Doors From Outside YourVehicle............................................................88Unlocking and Locking the Doors Using theRemote Control...............................................88Ordering a Canadian French Owner'sManual..........................................................539OTASee: Software Update Settings.....................517See: Vehicle Software Updates.....................517Overriding the Set Speed..........................257Over the airSee: Software Update Settings.....................517Over-the-airSee: Software Update Settings.....................517See: Vehicle Software Updates.....................517See: Vehicle Software Updates.....................517
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Parking Aid Indicators................................243
Parking Aid Precautions............................240Parking Aids...................................................240Front Parking Aid.................................................241Parking Aids – Troubleshooting...................243Rear Parking Aid..................................................241Parking Aids – Troubleshooting.............243Parking Aids – InformationMessages.........................................................243Passive Anti-Theft System.........................97How Does the Passive Anti-Theft SystemWork.....................................................................97What Is the Passive Anti-TheftSystem.................................................................97Perchlorate.....................................................582Performing a System Reset......................519Personalized Settings.................................128Changing the Instrument Cluster DisplayLanguage..........................................................128Changing the Measurement Unit.................128Changing the Temperature Unit...................128Changing the Tire Pressure Unit...................128Personal Safety SystemComponents.................................................67Personal Safety System™..........................67Phone Menu..................................................505Phone..............................................................505Phone Precautions.....................................505Playing Media Using Bluetooth®...........510Playing Media Using the USB Port........156Playing or Pausing the AudioSource..........................................................488Post-Crash Alert System...........................331How Does the Post-Crash Alert SystemWork....................................................................331Post-Crash Alert System Limitations..........331Switching the Post-Crash Alert SystemOff........................................................................331What Is the Post-Crash Alert System.........331Post Impact Braking....................................331How Does Post Impact Braking Work.........331Overriding Post Impact Braking...................332Post Impact Braking Indicators....................332Post Impact Braking Limitations..................331Power Outlet Indicators.............................158Power Outlet..................................................158Power Outlet Precautions.........................158Power Seats....................................................143Adjusting the Head Restraint.........................143
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Adjusting the Lumbar Support......................145Adjusting the Seat Backrest...........................145Adjusting the Seat Cushion............................145Adjusting the Seat Height...............................145Head Restraint Components.........................143Installing the Head Restraint.........................144Moving the Seat Backward andForward.............................................................144Removing the Head Restraint.......................144Pre-Collision Assist Limitations.............287Pre-Collision Assist Precautions...........286Pre-Collision Assist....................................286Automatic Emergency Braking....................290Distance Indication...........................................289Evasive Steering Assist...................................290Pre-Collision Assist –Troubleshooting.............................................291Pre-Collision Assist –Troubleshooting.........................................291Pre-Collision Assist – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................292Pre-Collision Assist – InformationMessages..........................................................291Pre-Collision Assist – WarningLamps................................................................291Preparing Your Vehicle forStorage.........................................................428Programming a MyKey................................86Programming the Garage DoorOpener...........................................................153Programming the Remote Control..........82Properly Adjusting the Driver and FrontPassenger Seats...........................................71Protecting the Environment.......................27PunctureSee: Changing a Flat Tire - Excluding:Raptor...............................................................449See: Changing a Flat Tire - Raptor..............453Push Button Ignition Switch....................164
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Radio Frequency CertificationLabels............................................................542Blind Spot Information SystemSensors.............................................................542Body Control Module.......................................548Cruise Control Module......................................551
Garage Door Opener........................................554Keys and Remote Controls............................555Radio Transceiver Module.............................560SYNC......................................................................563Telematics Control Unit..................................568Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemSensors.............................................................570Wireless Accessory Charging Module........575Rear Axle Fluid Capacity andSpecification...............................................481Rear Cargo Area Anchor Points.............304Locating the Rear Cargo Area AnchorPoints................................................................304Rear Cargo Area Anchor Point LoadCapacities.......................................................304Rear Cargo Area Anchor PointPrecautions....................................................304Rear Cargo Area...........................................304Rear Cargo Area Anchor Points...................304Rear Exterior - 2-Door..................................46Rear Exterior - 4-Door, Vehicles With:Hard Top, Excluding: Raptor....................43Rear Exterior - 4-Door, Vehicles With:Soft Top..........................................................44Rear Exterior - Raptor...................................45Rear Occupant Alert System AudibleWarnings........................................................151Rear Occupant Alert SystemIndicators.......................................................151Rear Occupant Alert SystemLimitations...................................................150Rear Occupant Alert SystemPrecautions.................................................150Rear Occupant Alert System...................150Rear Parking Aid............................................241Locating the Rear Parking AidSensors..............................................................241Rear Parking Aid Audible Warnings.............241Rear Parking Aid Limitations..........................241What is the Rear Parking Aid..........................241Rear Seats........................................................147Manual Seats........................................................147Rear View Camera Guide Lines..............244Rear View Camera Object DistanceIndicators.....................................................245Rear View Camera Precautions.............244Rear View Camera......................................244Rear View Camera Settings...........................245
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Rear View Camera Settings.....................245Switching Rear View Camera Delay On andOff......................................................................246Zooming the Rear View Camera In andOut......................................................................245Rebooting the Center Display................500Recommended Shift Speeds...................187Recovery Towing..........................................332Accessing the Front Towing Point...............332Accessing the Rear Towing Point................334Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -Automatic Transmission........................338Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -Manual Transmission..............................337Refueling..........................................................182Refueling System Overview............................182Refueling Your Vehicle......................................182Releasing the Electric Parking Brake ifthe Vehicle Battery Has Run Out ofCharge............................................................214Remote Control Limitations.......................79Remotely Starting and Stopping theVehicle...........................................................129Remote Start Limitations..........................129Remote Start Precautions........................129Remote Start Remote ControlIndicators......................................................130Remote Start..................................................129Remote Start Settings...............................130Removable Doors........................................376Doors and Locks Audible Warnings............384Removing and Installing the Doors.............376Removable Fenders....................................397Removable Fender Precautions...................397Removing the Fender Flares.........................398Removable Front Bumper End Caps -Raptor............................................................401Removing and Installing the Front BumperEnd Caps..........................................................401Removable Hard Top.................................392Removing and Installing the HardTop......................................................................392Removable Roof Panels...........................384Removable Roof Panel Precautions..........384Removing and Installing the Center RoofPanel.................................................................386Removing and Installing the Front RoofPanel.................................................................385
Removing and Installing the Rear RoofPanel..................................................................387Removable Running Boards -Raptor...........................................................399Removing and Installing the RunningBoards..............................................................399Removable Soft Top..................................393Opening and Closing the Soft Top..............393Removing and Installing the SoftTop.....................................................................396Removable Vehicle Components...........371Removable Doors..............................................376Removable Fenders..........................................397Removable Front Bumper End Caps -Raptor................................................................401Removable Hard Top.......................................392Removable Roof Panels.................................384Removable Running Boards -Raptor...............................................................399Removable Soft Top........................................393Removable Windows.........................................371Removable Windows..................................371Removable Windows Precautions...............371Removing and Installing the Rear QuarterWindows............................................................371Removing and Installing the RearWindow.............................................................374Removing the Key Blade.............................80Removing Your Vehicle FromStorage.........................................................429Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............427Replacement PartsRecommendation....................................582Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl.............................................................81Replacing the Cabin Air Filter...................139Replacing the Front Wiper Blades..........101Replacing the Rear Wiper Blades...........102Reporting Safety Defects inCanada.........................................................540Reporting Safety Defects in the UnitedStates...........................................................540Restarting the Engine - AutomaticTransmission................................................176Restarting the Engine - ManualTransmission................................................175Resuming the Set Speed...........................251
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