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A/C: Touch to switch the air conditioningon or off. Use A/C with recirculated air toimprove cooling performance andefficiency.
Note:In certain conditions, such asmaximum defrost, the air conditioningcompressor may continue to operate eventhough you switch off the air conditioning.
Switching the Climate Control Onand Off
Touch the button.
Switching the Climate ControlledSeats On and Off
Touch the button to cyclethrough the various climatecontrolled seat settings.
Switching Dual Zone Mode On andOff
Touch the button to switch ontemperature control for theright-hand side of the vehicle.
Switching the Heated ExteriorMirrors On and Off
Touch the button.
Switching the Heated WindshieldOn and Off
Touch the button to clear thewindshield of thin ice and fog.The heated windshield turns offafter a short period of time.
Switching the Heated RearWindow On and Off
Touch the button to clear therear window of thin ice and fog.
Switching the Heated Seats Onand Off
Touch the button to cyclethrough the various heatsettings.
Switching the Heated SteeringWheel On and Off
Touch the button.
Switching Maximum AirConditioning On and Off
Touch the button for maximumcooling.
Recirculated air flows through theinstrument panel air vents, air conditioningturns on and the blower motor adjusts tothe highest speed.
Switching Maximum Defrost Onand Off
Touch the button for maximumdefrosting.
Air flows through the windshield air vents,and the blower motor adjusts to thehighest speed.
You can also use this setting to defog andclear the windshield of a thin covering ofice.
Note:To prevent window fogging, youcannot select recirculated air whenmaximum defrost is on.
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Connecting the Vehicle to a MobileNetwork.........................................................414Connecting FordPass to the Modem..........414Enabling and Disabling the Modem............414What Is the Modem...........................................414Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-FiNetwork - Vehicles With: SYNC 3........414Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check............................324Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........52Creating a MyKey...........................................65Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot...........418Cross Traffic Alert........................................263Cruise Control...............................................239Cruise Control Indicators..........................240Cruise Control - Vehicles With: CruiseControl.............................................................81Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Stop andGo......................................................................82Cup Holders....................................................167Customer Assistance.................................298Customer Information...............................485Radio Frequency CertificationLabels...............................................................485
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Data Privacy......................................................15Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:Configurable Daytime RunningLamps.............................................................88Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)............88Digital Radio..................................................420Direction Indicators.......................................89Doors and Locks.............................................68Drive Mode Control......................................273Drive Modes..........................................................273Drive Modes....................................................273Deep Snow/Sand...............................................273Eco...........................................................................274Normal...................................................................274Slippery..................................................................274Sport.......................................................................274Tow/Haul...............................................................274Trail..........................................................................274Driver Alert.....................................................254Driver and Passenger Airbags....................47
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags.........51Driving Aids....................................................254Driving Economically.................................288Driving Hints..................................................288Driving Through Shallow Water.............289DRLSee: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:Configurable Daytime RunningLamps.................................................................88See: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................88
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Electric Parking Brake...................................211Electric Vehicle Information....................454Electromagnetic Compatibility...............531Emergency Call Limitations.......................56Emergency Call Requirements.................55Emergency Call System Data.....................18Emission Law.................................................192End User License Agreement.................534Engine Block Heater.....................................174Engine Coolant Check................................324Engine Emission Control............................192Engine ImmobilizerSee: Passive Anti-Theft System......................77Engine Oil Check...........................................319Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.3LEcoBoost™..................................................319Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.0L..........................319Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.3L...........................319Engine Specifications - 2.3LEcoBoost™.................................................378Engine Specifications - 3.0L, ST............378Engine Specifications - 3.0L...................380Engine Specifications - 3.3L,Gasoline.......................................................380Engine Specifications - 3.3L, HybridElectric Vehicle (HEV).............................381Entertainment..............................................435Environment.....................................................19EPBSee: Electric Parking Brake...............................211Essential Towing Checks..........................285Event Data.........................................................16Export Unique Options.................................14Exterior Mirrors - Excluding: ST.................95
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Exterior Mirrors - ST......................................96
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Fastening the Seatbelts..............................39Flat TireSee: Changing a Road Wheel........................370Floor Mats......................................................289Fog Lamps - FrontSee: Front Fog Lamps........................................88Ford Credit.........................................................12Ford Protect...................................................474Four-Wheel Drive........................................203Principle of Operation......................................203Front Fog Lamps............................................88Front Parking Aid..........................................227Front Passenger Sensing System............48Front Wiper BladesSee: Changing the Front Wiper Blades......336Fuel and Refueling........................................181Fuel Consumption.........................................191Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................183Fuel Filter........................................................336Fuel Quality - E85.........................................181Fuel Quality - Gasoline...............................183Fuel Shutoff...................................................292Fuses................................................................305Fuse Specification Chart..........................305
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Garage Door Opener...................................160Garage Door Opener Limitations...........160Garage Door Opener Precautions.........160Garage Door Opener RadioFrequencies.................................................163Gauges - Vehicles With: 12.3 InchInstrument Cluster DisplayScreen............................................................102Gauges - Vehicles With: 4.2 InchInstrument Cluster DisplayScreen...........................................................104Gauges - Vehicles With: 6.5 InchInstrument Cluster DisplayScreen.............................................................101GearboxSee: Transmission...............................................197
General Information on RadioFrequencies...................................................57General Maintenance Information........476Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada..........................................................301Getting the Services You Need..............298Global Opening...............................................95
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Hazard Flashers............................................292Headlamp AdjustingSee: Adjusting the Headlamps.....................335Headlamp Exit Delay....................................87HeadrestSee: Head Restraints.........................................144Head Restraints............................................144Heated Exterior Mirrors...............................142Heated Rear Window..................................142Heated Seats.................................................156Heated Steering Wheel................................82Heated Windshield.......................................141HeatingSee: Climate Control..........................................137High Voltage Battery...................................196General Information - Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV).................................................196Hill Descent Control....................................224Hill Descent Control Indicator.................224Hill Start Assist..............................................213Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate..........................................................139Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes..............................................................211Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood...........315Horn.....................................................................82How Does 911 Assist Work..........................55How Does Adaptive Cruise Control WithStop and Go Work.....................................241How Does Drive Mode ControlWork...............................................................273How Does the Garage Door OpenerWork...............................................................160How Does the Rear Occupant AlertSystem Work...............................................158
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Hybrid Vehicle Frequently AskedQuestions - Hybrid Electric Vehicle(HEV).............................................................180Hybrid Vehicle Operation - HybridElectric Vehicle (HEV)..............................178
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Ignition Switch...............................................168In California (U.S. Only)............................299Information Display Control.......................82Information Displays....................................110General Information - Vehicles With: 12.3Inch Instrument Cluster DisplayScreen.................................................................112General Information - Vehicles With: 4.2Inch Instrument Cluster DisplayScreen.................................................................115General Information - Vehicles With: 6.5Inch Instrument Cluster DisplayScreen.................................................................110Information Messages.................................119Installing Child Restraints...........................25Instrument Cluster........................................101Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................87Instrument Panel.............................................21Interior Air Quality.........................................143Interior Lamps.................................................90Interior Mirror...................................................98Introduction........................................................9
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Jump Starting the Vehicle........................293
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Keyless Entry.....................................................71Keyless Starting............................................169Keys and Remote Controls.........................57
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Lane Keeping System................................255Liftgate...............................................................73Lighting Control..............................................86Lighting..............................................................86General Information...........................................86
Limited Slip Differential............................209Load CarriersSee: Roof Racks and Load Carriers.............276Load Carrying.................................................275General Information..........................................275Load Limit........................................................277Locating the Wireless AccessoryCharger..........................................................166Locking and Unlocking................................68Lug NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel........................370
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Maintenance...................................................315General Information..........................................315Manual Seats.................................................146Memory Function.........................................150Message CenterSee: Information Displays................................110MirrorsSee: Windows and Mirrors................................94Mobile Communications Equipment......14Mobile Device Data........................................18Moonroof..........................................................99Motorcraft Parts - 2.3LEcoBoost™.................................................382Motorcraft Parts - 3.0L..............................382Motorcraft Parts - 3.3L..............................383MyKey – Troubleshooting...........................67MyKey™.............................................................64Principle of Operation........................................64
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Navigation......................................................449Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........479
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Oil Change Indicator Reset......................320Oil CheckSee: Engine Oil Check.......................................319Opening and Closing the Hood...............315Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature.....................................................303Overhead Console........................................167
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Wi FiSee: Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi HotspotName or Password.......................................418See: Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-FiNetwork - Vehicles With: SYNC 3............414See: Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot.......418See: Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot.............................418Windows and Mirrors...................................94Windshield Washers.....................................84Windshield Wipers........................................83Winter TiresSee: Using Winter Tires...................................362Wiper BladesSee: Checking the Wiper Blades..................336Wipers and Washers.....................................83Wireless Accessory ChargerPrecautions.................................................166Wireless Accessory Charger.....................166
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