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Using the Trailer Backup AssistanceController - Vehicles With: 15 InchScreen.........................................................374
Using the Trailer Backup AssistanceViews - Vehicles With: 12 Inch Screen........................................................................375
Using the Trailer Backup AssistanceViews - Vehicles With: 15 Inch Screen........................................................................376
Trailer Backup Assistance –Troubleshooting......................................378
Trailer Reverse Guidance
What Is Trailer Reverse Guidance........382
How Does Trailer Reverse GuidanceWork............................................................382
Trailer Reverse Guidance Precautions........................................................................382
Setting Up Trailer Reverse Guidance fora Conventional Trailer...........................382
Switching Trailer Reverse Guidance Onand Off.......................................................385
Using Trailer Reverse Guidance Views........................................................................385
Trailer Reverse Guidance –Troubleshooting.....................................386
Driving Hints
Cold Weather Precautions......................389
Driving on Snow and Ice..........................389
Breaking-In...................................................389
Driving Economically................................389
Driving in Special Conditions.................390
Driving Through Shallow Water.............391
Floor Mats......................................................392
Crash and BreakdownInformation
Roadside Assistance.................................393
Switching the Hazard Flashers On andOff................................................................394
Jump Starting the Vehicle.......................394
Post-Crash Alert System.........................396
Post Impact Braking..................................396
Automatic Crash Shutoff.........................397
Recovery Towing - Vehicles With: FrontTow Hook...................................................397
Transporting the Vehicle.........................398
Towing Your Vehicle
Towing Your Vehicle Precautions........400
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -4x4..............................................................400
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle - 4x2........................................................................402
Emergency Towing....................................402
Towing Your Vehicle – Troubleshooting........................................................................402
Fuses
Fuse Precautions........................................403
Under Hood Fuse Box..............................403
Body Control Module Fuse Box............408
Identifying Fuse Types................................411
Fuses – Troubleshooting...........................411
Maintenance
Maintenance Precautions........................412
Opening and Closing the Hood..............412
Under Hood Overview...............................413
Engine Oil.......................................................414
Checking the Coolant................................415
Engine Air Filter............................................419
Changing the Fuel Filter............................419
Changing the 12V Battery........................420
Adjusting the Headlamps........................422
Exterior Bulbs...............................................423
Interior Bulbs................................................427
Drive Belt Routing......................................428
Vehicle Care
Cleaning Products......................................429
Cleaning the Exterior................................430
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WARNING: Do not lean your headon the door. The curtain airbag couldinjure you as it deploys from theheadliner.
WARNING: To reduce risk of injury,do not obstruct or place objects in thedeployment path of the airbag.
The Safety Canopy deploys duringsignificant side crashes or when a certainlikelihood of a rollover event is detectedby the rollover sensor. The Safety Canopyis mounted to the roof side-rail sheetmetal, behind the headliner, above eachrow of seats. In certain sideways crashesor rollover events, the Safety Canopy willbe activated, regardless of which seats areoccupied. The Safety Canopy inflatesbetween the side window area andoccupants to further enhance protectionprovided in side impact crashes androllover events.
The system consists of the following:
•Safety Canopy curtain airbags abovethe trim panels over the front and rearside windows identified by a label orwording on the headliner or roof-pillartrim.
•A flexible headliner which opens abovethe side doors to allow air curtaindeployment
· Crash sensors and monitoringsystem with a readinessindicator. See Crash Sensorsand Airbag Indicator (page 63).
Properly restrain children 12 years old andunder in the rear seats. The Safety Canopywill not interfere with children restrainedusing a properly installed child or boosterseat because it is designed to inflatedownward from the headliner above thedoors along the side window opening.
AIRBAG PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Airbags do not inflateslowly or gently, and the risk of injuryfrom a deploying airbag is the greatestclose to the trim covering the airbagmodule.
WARNING: All occupants of yourvehicle, including the driver, shouldalways properly wear their seatbelts,even when an airbag supplementalrestraint system is provided. Failure toproperly wear your seatbelt couldseriously increase the risk of injury ordeath.
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OPENING THE DOORS FROMINSIDE YOUR VEHICLE
Pull the interior door handle twice tounlock and open a rear door. The first pullunlocks the door and the second pullopens the door.
AUTOUNLOCK
WHAT IS AUTOUNLOCK
Autounlock is an unlocking feature thatunlocks the vehicle doors when yourvehicle comes to a stop.
AUTOUNLOCK REQUIREMENTS
Autounlock unlocks all the doors after allof the following occur.
1.All the doors are closed and yourvehicle is moving at a speed greaterthan 12 mph (20 km/h).
2.Your vehicle comes to a stop.
3.You open the driver door within 10minutes of switching the ignition off orto the accessory position.
Note:If you open the driver door after 10minutes, Autounlock does not unlock allother doors.
SWITCHING AUTOUNLOCK ONAND OFF - VEHICLES WITH: 12INCH SCREEN
1.Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2.Press Vehicle Settings.
3.Switch Autounlock on or off.
SWITCHING AUTOUNLOCK ONAND OFF - VEHICLES WITH: 15INCH SCREEN
1.Access the vehicle drawer on thetouchscreen.
2.Press SETTINGS.
3.Press Vehicle.
4.Press Locks.
5.Switch Autounlock on or off.
AUTOLOCK
WHAT IS AUTOLOCK
Autolock is a locking feature that locksyour vehicle doors when you start driving.
AUTOLOCK REQUIREMENTS
Autolock locks all the doors when all of thefollowing occur:
•All doors are closed.
•The ignition is on.
•Your vehicle reaches a speed greaterthan 12 mph (20 km/h).
MISLOCK
WHAT IS MISLOCK
Mislock is a locking feature that warns youif your vehicle has not locked.
MISLOCK LIMITATIONS
When you press the lock button once, theturn signals do not flash if:
•Any door or the tailgate is open.
•The hood is open.
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If you switch mislock off, the horn does notsound if you press the lock button on theremote control when a door is open.
SWITCHING MISLOCK ON ANDOFF - VEHICLES WITH: 12 INCHSCREEN
1.Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2.Press Vehicle Settings.
3.Switch Mislock Chirp on or off.
SWITCHING MISLOCK ON ANDOFF - VEHICLES WITH: 15 INCHSCREEN
1.Access the vehicle drawer on thetouchscreen.
2.Press SETTINGS.
3.Press Vehicle.
4.Press Locks.
5.Switch Mislock on or off.
DOORS AND LOCKS AUDIBLE
WARNINGS
Door Ajar Audible Warning
Sounds when a door is not fully closed andyour vehicle is moving.
DOORS AND LOCKS –
TROUBLESHOOTING
DOORS AND LOCKS – WARNINGLAMPS
Door Ajar Warning Lamp
Illuminates when you switch theignition on and remains on if anydoor or the hood is open.
DOORS AND LOCKS – INFORMATION MESSAGES
ActionMessage
Displays if a door is open. Fully close the door.Driver Door Ajar
Passenger Door Ajar
Rear Left Door Ajar
Rear Right Door Ajar
Displays if a hood is open. Fully close the hood.Hood Ajar
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PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT
SYSTEM
WHAT IS THE PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
The passive anti-theft system preventssomeone from starting the vehicle with anincorrectly coded key.
Note:Do not leave a duplicate coded keyin your vehicle. Always take the keys andlock all the doors when leaving your vehicle.
HOW DOES THE PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM WORK
The passive anti-theft system arms whenyou switch the ignition off.
It disarms when the ignition is switched onwith a correctly coded key.
Note:The system is not compatible withnon-Ford aftermarket remote start systems.
Note:Do not leave a duplicate coded keyin your vehicle. Always take the keys andlock all doors when leaving your vehicle.
ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM
WHAT IS THE ANTI-THEFT ALARMSYSTEM
The anti-theft alarm system warns you ofan unauthorized entry to your vehicle.
HOW DOES THE ANTI-THEFTALARM SYSTEM WORK
When armed, the anti-theft alarm istriggered in any of the following ways:
•If someone opens a door, the tailgateor the hood without a correctly codedkey or remote control.
•If you turn the power on without acorrectly coded key.
•If the interior sensors detect movementinside your vehicle.
•If the inclination sensors detect anattempt to raise your vehicle.
•If someone disconnects the vehiclebattery or the battery backup alarm.
•If someone disconnects the trailer. SeeConnecting a Trailer (page 354).
Any further attempts to carry out one ofthe above, sounds the alarm again.
If the anti-theft alarm is triggered, thealarm horn sounds for 30 seconds and theturn signals flash for five minutes.
WHAT IS THE PERIMETER ALARM
The perimeter alarm is designed to detectunauthorized access to your vehicle.
WHAT ARE THE INTERIORSENSORS
The interior sensors are designed to detectany movement inside your vehicle.
The interior sensors are in the overheadconsole.
Note:Do not cover the interior sensors.
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Battery
Illuminates when you switch theignition on.
If it illuminates when the engineis running, this indicates your vehiclerequires service. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible.
Brake System
Illuminates when you apply theparking brake and the ignition ison. If it illuminates when yourvehicle is moving, make sure theparking brake is released. If theparking brake is released, thisindicates low brake fluid level or the brakesystem requires service. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible.
Note:Indicators may vary depending onregion.
Door Ajar
Illuminates when you switch theignition on and remains on if anydoor is open.
Electric Parking Brake
Illuminates or flashes when theelectric parking brake requiresservice.
Engine Coolant Temperature
If it illuminates, safely stop yourvehicle and switch the vehicleoff.
Fasten Seatbelt
Illuminates and a tone soundsuntil you fasten the seatbelts.
Hood Ajar
Illuminates when the ignition ison and the hood is notcompletely closed.
Liftgate Ajar
Illuminates when the ignition ison and the liftgate is notcompletely closed.
Low Fuel Level
Illuminates when the fuel levelis low.
Low Tire Pressure
Illuminates when your tirepressure is low. If illuminated,check your tire pressure as soonas possible. If it begins to flash at any time,have the system checked as soon aspossible.
Low Washer Fluid Level
Illuminates when the washerfluid is low.
Oil Pressure
Illuminates when the engine oilpressure is low.
Powertrain Malfunction, ReducedPower, Electronic Throttle Control,Check Driveline, Electronic LimitedSlip Differential
Illuminates when the powertrainor four-wheel drive requireservice. Have the systemchecked as soon as possible.
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WHAT IS REMOTE START
The system allows you to remotely startyour vehicle and to adjust the interiortemperature according to the settings thatyou chose.
REMOTE START
PRECAUTIONS
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: Do not keep electricaldevices plugged in the power pointwhenever the device is not in use. Powerpoints power up during remote start.
WARNING: Do not keep electricaldevices plugged into the power outletwhenever the device is not in use. Theoutlet provides power when the vehicleis on. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in personal injury.
REMOTE START LIMITATIONS
Remote start does not work under thefollowing conditions:
•The alarm horn is sounding.
•The hood is open.
•The transmission is not in park (P).
•The ignition is on.
•The battery voltage is below theminimum operating voltage.
•Remote start is not enabled.
Note:Do not use remote start if the fuellevel is low.
ENABLING REMOTE START -
VEHICLES WITH: 12 INCH
SCREEN
1.Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2.Press Vehicle.
3.Press Remote Start Setup.
4.Switch Remote Start on or off.
Note:To remote start with FordPass, makesure that the modem is enabled. SeeConnecting FordPass to the Modem(page 475).
ENABLING REMOTE START -
VEHICLES WITH: 15 INCH
SCREEN
1.Access the vehicle drawer on thetouchscreen.
2.Press SETTINGS.
3.Press Vehicle.
4.Press Remote Start Setup.
5.Switch Remote Start on or off.
Note:To remote start with FordPass orPhone as a Key, make sure that the modemis enabled and Phone as a Key is setup. SeeEnabling and Disabling the Modem (page475). See Remote Start Settings (page145).
REMOTELY STARTING AND
STOPPING THE VEHICLE
Remotely Starting the Vehicle
Press the button on the remotecontrol.
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2.Press the push button ignition switch.
Note:The engine may continue crankingfor up to 15 seconds or until it starts.
Note:The engine takes longer to start atlower temperatures. It may crank for severalseconds when very cold.
RESTARTING THE ENGINE AFTERSTOPPING IT - VEHICLES WITH:PUSH BUTTON START
The system allows you to start the enginewithin 10 seconds of switching it off, evenif it does not detect a valid passive key.
Within 10 seconds of switching the engineoff, fully press the brake pedal and pressthe push button ignition switch. After 10seconds, you can no longer start the engineif the system does not detect a validpassive key.
When you start the engine, it remainsrunning until you press the push buttonignition switch, even if your vehicle doesnot detect a valid passive key. If you openand close a door when the engine isrunning, the system searches for a validpassive key.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF
EQUIPPED)
ENGINE BLOCK HEATERPRECAUTIONS
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.
WARNING: Do not fully close thehood, or allow it to drop under its ownweight when using the engine blockheater. This could damage the powercable and may cause an electrical shortresulting in fire, injury and propertydamage.
We recommend that you do the followingfor a safe and correct operation:
•Use a 16-gauge outdoor extension cordthat is product certified byUnderwriter’s Laboratory (UL) orCanadian Standards Association(CSA). This extension cord must besuitable for use outdoors, in coldtemperatures, and be clearly markedSuitable for Use with OutdoorAppliances. Do not use an indoorextension cord outdoors. This couldresult in an electric shock or become afire hazard.
•Use as short an extension cord aspossible.
•Do not use multiple extension cords.
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