Instrument Cluster
Gauges - Vehicles With: 6.5 InchInstrument Cluster Display Screen..........................................................................101
Gauges - Vehicles With: 12.3 InchInstrument Cluster Display Screen.........................................................................102
Gauges - Vehicles With: 4.2 InchInstrument Cluster Display Screen........................................................................104
Warning Lamps and Indicators..............105
Audible Warnings and Indicators..........109
Information Displays
General Information - Vehicles With: 6.5Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen..........................................................................110
General Information - Vehicles With: 12.3Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen..........................................................................112
General Information - Vehicles With: 4.2Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen..........................................................................115
Personalized Settings..................................117
Information Messages................................119
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control......................137
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate.........................................................................139
Rear Passenger Climate Controls.........140
Heated Windshield......................................141
Heated Rear Window.................................142
Heated Exterior Mirrors..............................142
Remote Start.................................................142
Interior Air Quality
What Is the Cabin Air Filter......................143
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter..................143
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position.................144
Head Restraints...........................................144
Manual Seats................................................146
Power Seats...................................................147
Memory Function........................................150
Rear Seats.......................................................151
Heated Seats................................................156
Ventilated Seats...........................................157
Rear Occupant Alert System
What is the Rear Occupant Alert System.........................................................................158
How Does the Rear Occupant AlertSystem Work.............................................158
Rear Occupant Alert System Precautions.........................................................................158
Rear Occupant Alert System Limitations.........................................................................158
Switching Rear Occupant Alert SystemOn and Off.................................................158
Rear Occupant Alert System Indicators.........................................................................159
Rear Occupant Alert System AudibleWarnings.....................................................159
Garage Door Opener
What Is the Garage Door Opener.........160
How Does the Garage Door Opener Work........................................................................160
Garage Door Opener Precautions........160
Garage Door Opener Limitations..........160
Programming the Garage Door Openerto Your Hand-Held Transmitter..........161
Programming the Garage Door Openerto Your Garage Door Opener Motor..........................................................................161
Programming the Garage Door Openerto Your Gate Opener Motor.................162
Clearing the Garage Door Opener.........162
Reprogramming the Garage Door Opener.........................................................................163
Garage Door Opener Radio Frequencies.........................................................................163
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2.Twist a thin coin under the tab hiddenbehind the key blade head to removethe battery cover.
3.Insert a suitable tool, for example ascrewdriver, in the position shown andcarefully remove the battery.
4.Install a new battery with the + facingupward.
5.Reinstall the battery housing coveronto the transmitter and install the keyblade.
Memory Feature (If Equipped)
You can use the remote control to recallmemory positions.
If programmed to a pre-set position, theremote control recalls memory positionswhen you unlock your vehicle. If you havethe easy entry and exit feature enabledand the ignition is off, the seat moves tothe easy entry position. The seat movesto the driver memory position when youswitch the ignition on.
Linking a Preset Position to YourRemote Control or Intelligent AccessKey
See Memory Function (page 150).
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Seats
ActionMessage
Objects are by the passenger seat. After the objects are movedaway from the seat, if the warning stays on or continues to comeon have the system checked as soon as possible.
Occupant SensorBLOCKED RemoveObjects NearPassenger Seat
Displays as a reminder that memory seats are not available whiledriving.Memory Recall NotPermitted WhileDriving
Displays to show where your memory setting has been saved.Memory X Saved
Starting System
ActionMessage
Displays when starting the vehicle as a reminder to apply the brake.To START PressBrake
Displays when the starter has exceeded its cranking time inattempting to start the vehicle.Cranking TimeExceeded
Displays when the starter is attempting to start the vehicle.Engine StartPending PleaseWait
Displays when the pending start has been cancelled.Pending StartCancelled
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Lumbar and Bolster ModeMassage Mode
Upper lumbarBack massage intensityadjustmentA
Lumbar decreaseMassage intensity decrease
and off*B
Lower lumbar**Cushion massage intensityadjustmentC
Lumbar increaseMassage intensity increaseD
-On and offE
*The massage feature defaults to analternating massage mode with backmassage intensity adjustment. The lumbarand bolster feature defaults to the middlelumbar mode.**Press C a second time to adjust the backbolster. Press C a third time to adjust thecushion bolster.
You can also adjust this feature throughthe touchscreen. When switched on, thesystem displays directions for you to adjustthe lumbar settings in your seat or to setthe massage function.
MEMORY FUNCTION (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING: Before activating thememory seat, make sure that the areaimmediately surrounding the seat is clearof obstructions and that all occupantsare clear of moving parts.
WARNING: Do not use the memoryfunction when your vehicle is moving.
This feature recalls the position of thefollowing:
•Driver seat.
•Power mirrors.
•Optional power steering column.
The memory control is on the driver door.
Saving a PreSet Position
1.Switch the ignition on.
2.Adjust the memory features to yourpreferred position.
3.Press and hold the preferred presetbutton until you hear a single tone.
You can save up to three preset memorypositions. You can save a memory presetat any time.
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Recalling a PreSet Position
Press and release the preset buttonassociated with your preferred drivingposition. The memory features move tothe position stored for that preset.
Note:You can only recall a preset memoryposition when the ignition is off, or when thetransmission is in park (P) or neutral (N)and the vehicle is not moving if the ignitionis on.
You can also recall a preset memoryposition by:
•Pressing the unlock button on yourremote control if it is linked to a presetposition.
•Unlocking the driver door handle if alinked remote control is present.
Note:Using a linked remote control torecall your memory position when theignition is off moves the seat to the EasyEntry position.
Note:Pressing any active memory featureadjustment control, or any memory buttonduring a memory recall, cancels theoperation.
Linking a PreSet Position to yourRemote Control
Your vehicle can save the preset memorypositions for up to three remote controls.
1.With the ignition on, move the memoryfeatures to the preferred positions.
2.Press and hold the preferred presetbutton for about five seconds. A tonesounds after about two seconds.Continue holding until you hear asecond tone.
3.Within three seconds, press the lockbutton on the remote control you arelinking.
To unlink a remote control, follow thesame procedure – except in step 3, pressthe unlock button on the remote control.
Note:If more than one linked remotecontrol or intelligent access key is in range,the memory function moves to the settingsof the first key to recall a memory position.
Easy Entry and Exit Feature
If you enable the easy entry and exitfeature, it moves the driver seat positionrearward up to 2 in (5 cm) when you switchthe ignition off.
The driver seat returns to the previousposition when you switch the ignition on.
You can enable or disable this featurethrough the touchscreen. See Settings(page 458).
REAR SEATS
Adjusting the Second Row RearSeats
WARNING: Always drive and ridewith your seatback upright and the lapbelt snug and low across the hips.
WARNING: Do not recline the seatbackrest too far as this can cause theoccupant to slide under the seatbelt,resulting in personal injury in the eventof a crash.
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Protected ComponentFuse RatingFuse or RelayNumber
Not used.—1
Moonroof.10A2ERA-GLONAS.eCall.Telematics control unit module.Inverter.Driver door switch pack.
Memory seat switch.7.5A3Wireless accessory charger module.Seat switches.
Not used (spare).20A4
Not used.—5
Not used.10A6
Smart data link connector power.10A7
Telematics control unit modem.5A8Hands-free liftgate actuation module.Power liftgate module.
Keypad switch.5A9
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Display
Select this tile to adjust display settingslike brightness and auto dim.
Charge Settings (If Equipped)
Select this tile to adjust the electric vehiclecharge settings.
Voice Control
Select this tile to adjust voice controlsettings like command confirmations anddisplayed lists.
Navigation (If Equipped)
Select this tile to adjust navigation settingslike map preferences and route guidance.
Seats (If Equipped)
Select this tile to adjust the lumbarfunction and massage function of yourmulti contour seats.
Message Center (If Equipped)
Select this tile to view vehicle messages.
Personal Profiles (If Equipped)
Select this tile to adjust recalled memoryfeatures when using personal profiles.
Valet Mode (If Equipped)
Select this tile to enable and disable valetmode.
Ambient Lighting (If Equipped)
Select this tile to change the color orintensity of the interior lighting.
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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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