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Contacting Us
Contacting Us...................................................11
Introduction
About This Publication.................................13
Using This Publication..................................14
Symbols Glossary
Symbols Used on Your Vehicle.................15
Data Privacy
Data Privacy.....................................................18
Service Data.....................................................19
Event Data........................................................19
Settings Data..................................................20
Connected Vehicle Data.............................20
Mobile Device Data........................................21
Emergency Call System Data....................21
Environment
Protecting the Environment......................22
Visual Search
Steering Wheel...............................................23
Instrument Panel...........................................24
Vehicle Interior................................................25
Front Exterior..................................................26
Rear Exterior....................................................27
Child Safety
General Information.....................................28
Installing Child Restraints..........................30
Booster Seats.................................................35
Child Restraint Positioning.........................37
Child Safety Locks........................................39
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation..................................41
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................42
Seatbelt Height Adjustment....................44
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime............................................................45
Seatbelt Reminder.......................................45
Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance...............................................47
Seatbelt Extensions.....................................47
Personal Safety System™
Personal Safety System™........................48
Supplementary RestraintsSystem
Principle of Operation.................................49
Driver and Passenger Airbags..................50
Front Passenger Sensing System............51
Side Airbags....................................................53
Driver Knee Airbag........................................54
Safety Canopy™...........................................55
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator......56
Airbag Disposal..............................................57
911 Assist
What Is 911 Assist..........................................58
How Does 911 Assist Work.........................58
Emergency Call Requirements................59
Emergency Call Limitations......................59
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on RadioFrequencies................................................60
Remote Control.............................................60
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control..........................................................................65
MyKey™
What Is MyKey...............................................66
MyKey Settings..............................................66
Creating a MyKey...........................................67
Programming a MyKey................................67
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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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Switching Cruise Control On and Off.........................................................................210
Setting the Cruise Control Speed.........210
Canceling the Set Speed...........................211
Resuming the Set Speed...........................211
Cruise Control Indicators............................211
Adaptive Cruise Control
How Does Adaptive Cruise Control WithStop and Go Work...................................212
What Is Adaptive Cruise Control WithLane Centering..........................................212
What Is Intelligent Adaptive CruiseControl.........................................................212
Adaptive Cruise Control Precautions.........................................................................212
Adaptive Cruise Control Limitations.........................................................................213
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Onand Off.........................................................215
Setting the Adaptive Cruise ControlSpeed...........................................................216
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control Gap..........................................................................217
Canceling the Set Speed..........................218
Resuming the Set Speed..........................218
Overriding the Set Speed.........................218
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators.......218
Switching From Adaptive Cruise Controlto Cruise Control......................................219
Switching Lane Centering On and Off.........................................................................219
Switching Intelligent Mode On and Off.........................................................................221
Adjusting the Set Speed Tolerance.......221
Adaptive Cruise Control –Troubleshooting.......................................221
Driving Aids
Driver Alert.....................................................224
Lane Keeping System................................225
Blind Spot Information System.............229
Cross Traffic Alert........................................231
Speed Sign Recognition...........................234
Steering..........................................................236
Pre-Collision Assist....................................236
G.O.A.T. Mode Control
What Is G.O.A.T. Mode Control...............241
How Does G.O.A.T. Mode Control Work.........................................................................241
Selecting a G.O.A.T. Mode - 1.5LEcoBoost™................................................241
Selecting a G.O.A.T. Mode - 2.0LEcoBoost™...............................................242
G.O.A.T. Modes.............................................242
G.O.A.T. Mode Control – Troubleshooting........................................................................244
Load Carrying
Roof Racks and Load Carriers...............246
Load Limit.....................................................246
Luggage Compartment
Adjusting the Luggage CompartmentLoad Floor..................................................252
Adjusting the Luggage CompartmentDivider.........................................................252
Towing
Towing a Trailer...........................................254
Trailer Sway Control..................................255
Recommended Towing Weights..........255
Essential Towing Checks.........................256
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.....258
Driving Hints
Off-Road Driving........................................260
Breaking-In....................................................267
Driving Economically.................................267
Floor Mats......................................................267
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Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance.................................269
Hazard Flashers...........................................270
Jump Starting the Vehicle.......................270
Post-Crash Alert System..........................272
Transporting the Vehicle..........................272
Towing Points - 1.5L EcoBoost™...........272
Towing Points - 2.0L EcoBoost™.........273
Crash and BreakdownInformation
Post Impact Braking...................................275
Automatic Crash Shutoff.........................275
Fuses
Fuse Precautions........................................276
Under Hood Fuse Box...............................276
Body Control Module Fuse Box..............281
Identifying Fuse Types..............................284
Fuses – Troubleshooting.........................284
Maintenance
General Information..................................285
Opening and Closing the Hood.............285
Under Hood Overview - 1.5L EcoBoost™........................................................................286
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™........................................................................287
Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.5L EcoBoost™........................................................................288
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBoost™........................................................................288
Engine Oil Check.........................................288
Oil Change Indicator Reset.....................289
Changing the Engine Air Filter...............289
Engine Coolant Check..............................290
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check........................................................................294
Brake Fluid Check.......................................295
Power Steering Fluid Check....................295
Changing the 12V Battery........................296
Adjusting the Headlamps.......................298
Washer Fluid Check...................................299
Fuel Filter.......................................................299
Checking the Wiper Blades....................300
Changing the Front Wiper Blades.......300
Changing the Rear Wiper Blades.........300
Changing a Bulb..........................................301
Vehicle Care
General Information..................................303
Cleaning Products......................................303
Cleaning the Exterior................................304
Waxing............................................................305
Cleaning the Engine..................................305
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades.......................................................................306
Cleaning the Interior..................................306
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens......................307
Repairing Minor Paint Damage.............307
Cleaning the Wheels.................................308
Vehicle Storage...........................................308
Wheels and Tires
General Information....................................311
Tire Care..........................................................313
Using Snow Chains....................................326
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........327
Changing a Road Wheel...........................332
Technical Specifications..........................338
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - 1.5L EcoBoost™........................................................................339
Engine Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™........................................................................339
Motorcraft Parts - 1.5L EcoBoost™.....340
Motorcraft Parts - 2.0L EcoBoost™......341
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Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard flashers
Headlamp high beams
Headlamps on
Heated rear window
Hill descent control
Horn control
Interior luggage compartmentrelease
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low fuel level
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Malfunction Indicator Lamp(MIL)
Note operating instructions
Panic alarm
Parking aid
Parking lamps
Passenger airbag activated
Passenger airbag deactivated
Power steering fluid
Power windows front/rear
Power window lockout
Requires registered technician
Safety alert
See Owner's Manual
See Service Manual
Side airbag
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SERVICE DATA
Service data recorders in your vehicle arecapable of collecting and storingdiagnostic information about your vehicle.This potentially includes information aboutthe performance or status of varioussystems and modules in the vehicle, suchas engine, throttle, steering or brakesystems. In order to properly diagnose andservice your vehicle, Ford Motor Company(Ford of Canada in Canada), and serviceand repair facilities may access or shareamong them vehicle diagnosticinformation received through a directconnection to your vehicle whendiagnosing or servicing your vehicle.Additionally, Ford Motor Company (Fordof Canada, in Canada) may, wherepermitted by law, use vehicle diagnosticinformation for vehicle improvement orwith other information we may have aboutyou, for example, your contact information,to offer you products or services that mayinterest you. Data may be provided to ourservice providers such as part suppliersthat may help diagnose malfunctions, andwho are similarly obligated to protect data.We retain this data only as long asnecessary to perform these functions or tocomply with law. We may provideinformation where required in response toofficial requests to law enforcement orother government authorities or thirdparties acting with lawful authority or courtorder, and such information may be usedin legal proceedings. For U.S. only (ifequipped), if you choose to use connectedapps and services, you consent that certaindiagnostic information may also beaccessed electronically by Ford MotorCompany and Ford authorized servicefacilities, and that the diagnosticinformation may be used to provideservices to you, personalizing yourexperience, troubleshoot, and to improveproducts and services and offer youproducts and services that may interest
you, where permitted by law. For Canadaonly, for more information, please reviewthe Ford of Canada privacy policy atwww.ford.ca, including our U.S. datastorage and use of service providers inother jurisdictions who may be subject tolegal requirements in Canada, the UnitedStates and other countries applicable tothem, for example, lawful requirements todisclose personal information togovernmental authorities in thosecountries.
EVENT DATA
This vehicle is equipped with an event datarecorder. The main purpose of an eventdata recorder is to record, in certain crashor near crash-like situations, such as anairbag deployment or hitting a roadobstacle; this data will assist inunderstanding how a vehicle’s systemsperformed. The event data recorder isdesigned to record data related to vehicledynamics and safety systems for a shortperiod of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The event data recorder in this vehicle isdesigned to record such data as:
•How various systems in your vehiclewere operating.
•Whether or not the driver andpassenger seatbelts werebuckled/fastened.
•How far (if at all) the driver wasdepressing the accelerator and/or thebrake pedal.
•How fast the vehicle was traveling.
•Where the driver was positioning thesteering wheel.
This data can help provide a betterunderstanding of the circumstances inwhich crashes and injuries occur.
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Note:Event data recorder data is recordedby your vehicle only if a non-trivial crashsituation occurs; no data is recorded by theevent data recorder under normal drivingconditions and no personal data orinformation (for example name, gender,age, and crash location) is recorded.However, parties, such as law enforcement,could combine the event data recorder datawith the type of personally identifying dataroutinely acquired during a crashinvestigation.
To read data recorded by an event datarecorder, special equipment is required,and access to the vehicle or the event datarecorder is needed. In addition to thevehicle manufacturer, other parties, suchas law enforcement, that have such specialequipment, can read the information if theyhave access to the vehicle or the eventdata recorder.
SETTINGS DATA
Your vehicle has electronic control unitsthat have the ability to store data basedon your personalized settings. The data isstored locally in the vehicle or on devicesthat you connect to it, for example, a USBdrive or digital music player. You can deletesome of this data and also choose whetherto share it through the services to whichyou subscribe. See Settings (page 393).
Comfort and Convenience Data
Data recorded includes, for example:
•Seat and steering wheel position.
•Climate control settings.
•Radio presets.
Entertainment Data
Data recorded includes, for example:
•Music, videos or album art.
•Contacts and corresponding addressbook entries.
•Navigation destinations.
CONNECTED VEHICLE DATA
The modem has a SIM. Themodem was enabled when yourvehicle was built and periodicallysends messages to stay connected to thecell phone network, receive automaticsoftware updates and send vehicle-relatedinformation to us, for example diagnosticinformation. These messages couldinclude information that identifies yourvehicle, the SIM and the electronic serialnumber of the modem. Cell phone networkservice providers could have access toadditional information, for example cellphone network tower identification. Foradditional information about our privacypolicy, visit www.FordConnected.com orrefer to your local Ford website.
Note:The modem continues to send thisinformation unless you disable the modemor stop the modem from sharing vehicledata by changing the modem settings. SeeConnected Vehicle (page 352).
Note:The service can be unavailable orinterrupted for a number of reasons, forexample environmental or topographicalconditions and data plan coverage.
Note:To find out if your vehicle has amodem, visit www.FordConnected.com.
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STEERING WHEEL
See Switching Cruise Control On and Off (page 210).A
See General Information (page 104).B
See Using Voice Recognition (page 367).C
See Audio Unit (page 357).D
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