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Clearing All MyKeys......................................67
Checking MyKey System Status.............68
Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems........................................................68
MyKey – Troubleshooting..........................68
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking................................70
Keyless Entry...................................................72
Liftgate
Opening the Liftgate....................................75
Closing the Liftgate.......................................75
Opening and Closing the LiftgateWindow.........................................................76
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................77
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................77
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................79
Audio Control..................................................79
Voice Control..................................................80
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: AdaptiveCruise Control............................................80
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: CruiseControl..........................................................80
Information Display Control.....................80
Horn...................................................................80
Switching the Heated Steering WheelOn and Off....................................................81
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers........................................82
Autowipers......................................................82
Windshield Washers....................................83
Rear Window Wiper and Washers.........84
Lighting
General Information.....................................85
Lighting Control.............................................85
Autolamps.......................................................86
Instrument Lighting Dimmer....................86
Headlamp Exit Delay...................................86
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:Configurable Daytime Running Lamps...........................................................................87
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)..........87
Front Fog Lamps...........................................87
Cornering Lamps..........................................88
Direction Indicators......................................88
Interior Lamps................................................89
Ambient Lighting..........................................89
Rear Floodlamps..........................................90
Automatic High Beam Control
What Is Automatic High Beam Control...........................................................................91
Switching Automatic High Beam ControlOn and Off....................................................91
Automatic High Beam Control Indicators..........................................................................92
Overriding Automatic High Beam Control..........................................................................92
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows.............................................93
Global Opening and Closing.....................94
Exterior Mirrors...............................................94
Interior Mirror..................................................95
Sun Visors........................................................95
Moonroof.........................................................96
Instrument Cluster
Gauges - Vehicles With: 4.2 InchInstrument Cluster Display Screen...........................................................................97
Gauges - Vehicles With: 6.5 InchInstrument Cluster Display Screen..........................................................................98
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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
You can use the power door lock controlor the remote control to lock and unlockyour vehicle.
Note:Do not use the door latch assemblyto attach any accessory, such as handles orsteps, as this can cause damage to yourvehicle.
Note:Always take your keys and lock alldoors when leaving your vehicle.
Power Door Locks
The power door lock control is on the driverand front passenger door panels.
Unlock.A
Lock.B
Remote Control
Unlocking the Doors (Two-StageUnlock)
Press the button to unlock thedriver door.
Press the button again withinthree seconds to unlock all doors. Thedirection indicators flash.
With the ignition off, press and hold boththe lock and unlock buttons on the remotecontrol for three seconds to changebetween driver door or all door unlockmode. The direction indicators flash twiceto indicate a change to the unlockingmode. Driver door mode only unlocks thedriver door when you press the unlockbutton once. All door mode unlocks alldoors when you press the unlock buttononce. The unlocking mode applies to theremote control, keyless entry keypad andpassive keys.
Locking the Doors
Press the button to lock alldoors. The direction indicatorsflash.
Press the button again within threeseconds to confirm that all the doors areclosed. The doors lock again, the hornsounds and the direction indicators flashif all the doors and the luggagecompartment are closed.
Mislock
If any door or the liftgate is open, or if thehood is open on vehicles with an anti-theftalarm or remote start, the horn soundstwice and the direction indicators do notflash.
Opening the Liftgate
Press the button twice withinthree seconds.
Opening a Rear Door from theInside
Pull the interior door handle twice tounlock and open a rear door. The first pullunlocks the door and the second pullopens the door.
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•You shift into any gear putting yourvehicle in motion.
•Your vehicle reaches a speed greaterthan 4 mph (7 km/h).
Autolock repeats when:
•You open, then close any door whilethe ignition is on and your vehicle speedis 4 mph (7 km/h) or lower.
•Your vehicle reaches a speed greaterthan 4 mph (7 km/h).
Autounlock
Autounlock unlocks all the doors when:
•The ignition is on, all the doors areclosed, and your vehicle has beenmoving at a speed greater than 7 mph(12 km/h).
•Your vehicle comes to a stop and youswitch the ignition off or to theaccessory position.
•You open the driver door within 10minutes of switching the ignition off orto accessory.
Note:The doors do not autounlock if youelectronically lock your vehicle after youswitch the ignition off and before you openthe driver door.
Enabling or Disabling Autounlock
To enable or disable autounlock, see anauthorized dealer.
Auto Relock
If you press the unlock button on theremote control and do not open a doorwithin 45 seconds, your vehicle locks andthe alarm arms.
Illuminated Entry
The interior lamps and some exteriorlamps illuminate when you unlock thedoors with the remote control.
The illuminated entry system turns off thelights if:
•The ignition is on.
•You press the remote control lockbutton.
•After 25 seconds of illumination.
The lights do not turn off if:
•You turn them on with the lampcontrol.
•Any door is open.
Illuminated Exit
The interior lamps and some exteriorlamps illuminate when all doors are closedand you switch the ignition off.
The lamps turn off if all the doors remainclosed and:
•More than 25 seconds have elapsed.
•You lock your vehicle from the outside.
Battery Saver
If you leave the courtesy lamps, interiorlamps or headlamps on, the battery savershuts them off 10 minutes after you switchthe ignition off.
Accessory Mode Battery Saver forPassive Keys
If you leave the ignition on after leavingyour vehicle, it turns off 15 minutes afteryou close all of the doors.
KEYLESS ENTRY (IF EQUIPPED)
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRYKEYPAD
The keypad is located near the driverwindow. It is invisible until touched andthen it lights up so you can see and touchthe appropriate buttons.
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PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT
SYSTEM
Note: The system is not compatible withnon-Ford aftermarket remote start systems.Use of these systems could result in vehiclestarting problems and a loss of securityprotection.
Note:Metallic objects, electronic devicesor a second coded key on the same keychain could cause vehicle starting problemsif they are too close to the key when startingthe engine. Prevent these objects fromtouching the coded key while starting theengine. Switch the ignition off, move allobjects on the key chain away from thecoded key and restart the engine if aproblem occurs.
Note:Do not leave a duplicate coded keyin the vehicle. Always take your keys andlock all doors when leaving the vehicle.
SecuriLock®
The system is an engine immobilizationsystem. It helps to prevent anyone fromstarting the engine without using a codedkey programmed to your vehicle. Using thewrong key could prevent the engine fromstarting. A message may appear in theinformation display.
If you are unable to start the engine with acorrectly coded key, there is a problem withthe system and a message could appearin the information display.
Automatic Arming
The vehicle arms immediately after youswitch the ignition off.
Automatic Disarming
Switching the ignition on with a coded keydisarms the vehicle.
Replacement Keys
Note:Your vehicle comes with twointegrated keyhead transmitters or twointelligent access keys.
The integrated keyhead transmitterfunctions as a programmed ignition keythat operates all the locks and starts thevehicle, as well as a remote control.
The intelligent access key functions as aprogrammed key that operates the driverdoor lock and activates the intelligentaccess with push button start system, aswell as a remote control.
If your programmed transmitters orstandard SecuriLock coded keys(integrated keyhead transmitters only) arelost or stolen and you do not have an extracoded key, you will need to have yourvehicle towed to an authorized dealer. Youneed to erase the key codes from yourvehicle and program new coded keys.
Store an extra programmed key away fromthe vehicle in a safe place to help preventany inconveniences. See your authorizeddealer to purchase additional spare orreplacement keys.
Programming a Spare IntelligentAccess Key (If Equipped)
See your authorized dealer to haveadditional keys programmed to yourvehicle.
ANTI-THEFT ALARM
The system will warn you of anunauthorized entry to your vehicle. It willbe triggered if any door, the luggagecompartment or the hood is openedwithout using the key, remote control orkeyless entry keypad.
The direction indicators will flash and thehorn will sound if unauthorized entry isattempted while the alarm is armed.
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Take all remote controls to an authorizeddealer if there is any potential alarmproblem with your vehicle.
Arming the Alarm
The alarm is ready to arm when there isnot a key in the ignition. Electronically lockthe vehicle to arm the alarm.
The message indicator flasheswhen theft protection is active.
Disarming the Alarm
Disarm the alarm by any of the followingactions:
•Unlock the doors or luggagecompartment with the remote controlor keyless entry keypad.
•Switch the ignition on or start thevehicle.
•Use a key in the driver’s door to unlockthe vehicle, then switch the ignition onwithin 12 seconds.
Note:Pressing the panic button on theremote control will stop the horn and signalindicators, but will not disarm the system.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING: Extended idling at highengine speeds can produce very hightemperatures in the engine and exhaustsystem, creating the risk of fire or otherdamage.
WARNING: Do not park, idle ordrive your vehicle on dry grass or otherdry ground cover. The emission systemheats up the engine compartment andexhaust system, creating the risk of fire.
WARNING: Do not start the enginein a closed garage or in other enclosedareas. Exhaust fumes are toxic. Alwaysopen the garage door before you startthe engine. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injuryor death.
WARNING: Exhaust leaks mayresult in entry of harmful and potentiallylethal fumes into the passengercompartment. If you smell exhaustfumes inside your vehicle, have yourvehicle inspected immediately. Do notdrive if you smell exhaust fumes.
If you disconnect the battery, your vehiclemay exhibit some unusual drivingcharacteristics for approximately 6 mi(10 km) after you reconnect it. This isbecause the engine management systemmust realign itself with the engine. You candisregard any unusual drivingcharacteristics during this period.
The powertrain control system meets allCanadian interference-causing equipmentstandard requirements regulating theimpulse electrical field or radio noise.
When you start the engine, avoid pressingthe accelerator pedal before and duringoperation. Only use the accelerator pedalwhen you have difficulty starting theengine.
IGNITION SWITCH (IF EQUIPPED)
0 (off) - The ignition is off.
Note: When you switch the ignition off andleave your vehicle, do not leave your key inthe ignition. This could cause your vehiclebattery to lose charge.
I (accessory) - Allows the electricalaccessories, such as the radio, to operatewhile the engine is not running.
Note: Do not leave the ignition key in thisposition for too long. This could cause yourvehicle battery to lose charge.
II (on) - All electrical circuits areoperational and the warning lamps andindicators illuminate.
III (start) - cranks the engine.
KEYLESS STARTING (IF EQUIPPED)
Note:The keyless starting system may notfunction if the key is close to metal objectsor electronic devices such as cellular phones
Note:A valid key must be located insideyour vehicle to switch the ignition on andstart the engine.
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Stopping the Engine When YourVehicle is Stationary
Vehicles with an Ignition Key
1.Shift into park (P).
2.Apply the parking brake.
3.Turn the key to the off position.
Vehicles with Keyless Start
1.Shift into park (P).
2.Apply the parking brake.
3.Press the push button ignition switch.
Note:The ignition, all electrical circuits, andall warning lamps and indicators turn off.
Stopping the Engine When YourVehicle is Moving
WARNING: Switching off theengine when your vehicle is still movingresults in a significant decrease inbraking assistance. Higher effort isrequired to apply the brakes and to stopyour vehicle. A significant decrease insteering assistance could also occur. Thesteering does not lock, but higher effortcould be required to steer your vehicle.When you switch the ignition off, someelectrical circuits, for example airbags,also turn off. If you unintentionally switchthe ignition off, shift into neutral (N) andrestart the engine.
Vehicles with an Ignition Key
1.Switch the ignition off.
2.Shift into neutral and use the brakes tobring your vehicle to a safe stop.
3.When your vehicle stops, shift into park(P).
4.Apply the parking brake.
Vehicles with Keyless Start
1.Press and hold the push button ignitionswitch, or press it three times withintwo seconds.
2.Shift into neutral and use the brakes tobring your vehicle to a safe stop.
3.When your vehicle stops, shift into park(P).
4.Apply the parking brake.
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes
WARNING: Exhaust leaks mayresult in entry of harmful and potentiallylethal fumes into the passengercompartment. If you smell exhaustfumes inside your vehicle, have yourvehicle inspected immediately. Do notdrive if you smell exhaust fumes.
Important Ventilating Information
If you stop your vehicle and then leave theengine idling for long periods, werecommend that you do one of thefollowing:
•Open the windows at least 1 in (3 cm).
•Set your climate control to outside air.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF
EQUIPPED)
WARNING: Failure to follow engineblock heater instructions could result inproperty damage or serious personalinjury.
WARNING: Do not use your heaterwith ungrounded electrical systems ortwo-pronged adapters. There is a risk ofelectrical shock.
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How Does the Rear Occupant AlertSystem Work...............................................149
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Identifying Fuse Types...............................284Identifying the Climate ControlUnit..................................................................128Ignition Switch...............................................165Information Display Control......................80Information Displays...................................104General Information..........................................104Information Messages...............................109Installing Child Restraints...........................30Instrument Cluster.........................................97Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................86Instrument Panel............................................24Interior Air Quality........................................140Interior Lamps.................................................89Interior Mirror...................................................95Introduction.......................................................13
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Jump Starting the Vehicle........................270
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Keyless Entry....................................................72Keyless Starting............................................165Keys and Remote Controls........................60
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Lane Keeping System.................................225Liftgate...............................................................75Closing the Liftgate..............................................75Opening the Liftgate...........................................75Lighting Control..............................................85Lighting..............................................................85General Information............................................85Load CarriersSee: Roof Racks and Load Carriers............246Load Carrying................................................246Load Limit......................................................246Locating the Cabin Air Filter.....................140Locating the Memory FunctionButtons...........................................................151
Locating the Power Outlets......................159Locating the USB Ports..............................157Locating the Wireless AccessoryCharger..........................................................162Locking and Unlocking.................................70Luggage Compartment.............................252Lug NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel........................332
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Maintenance.................................................285General Information.........................................285Manual Seats.................................................144Map Pocket.....................................................164Locating the Map Pocket................................164Memory Function...........................................151Memory Function Precautions.................151Message CenterSee: Information Displays...............................104MirrorsSee: Windows and Mirrors................................93Mobile CommunicationsEquipment..................................................468Mobile Device Data.........................................21Moonroof..........................................................96Motorcraft Parts - 1.5LEcoBoost™................................................340Motorcraft Parts - 2.0LEcoBoost™..................................................341MyKey Settings...............................................66Configurable MyKey Settings..........................66Non-Configurable MyKey Settings................66MyKey – Troubleshooting...........................68MyKey – Frequently Asked Questions.........69MyKey – Information Messages.....................68MyKey™............................................................66MyKey Settings.....................................................66MyKey – Troubleshooting.................................68
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Navigation......................................................386Normal Scheduled Maintenance...........414
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