Adjusting the Sound Settings.................627Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Manual Adjustable SteeringColumn..........................................................140Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Power Adjustable SteeringColumn..........................................................140Adjusting the Volume.................................627Aid Mode..........................................................377How Does Aid Mode Work..............................377What Is Aid Mode...............................................377Airbag Precautions.........................................75Airbags................................................................73Front Passenger Sensing System...................77Air ConditioningSee: Climate Control - Vehicles With:Automatic Temperature Control.............184See: Climate Control - Vehicles With: ManualTemperature Control...................................189Air Conditioning System Capacity andSpecification - 2.7L EcoBoost™..........610Air Conditioning System Capacity andSpecification - 3.3L....................................611Air Conditioning System Capacity andSpecification - 3.5L, Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV).............................................613Air Conditioning System Capacity andSpecification - 3.5L Ecoboost™..........612Air Conditioning System Capacity andSpecification - 5.0L..................................614Air Conditioning System Capacity andSpecification - 5.2L.................................609Alert and Aid Mode......................................377How Does Alert and Aid Mode Work..........378What Is Alert and Aid Mode............................377Alert Mode......................................................376Adjusting the Steering Wheel VibrationIntensity.............................................................377How Does Alert Mode Work...........................377What Is Alert Mode............................................376Alexa Built-In.................................................642Alexa Built-In Requirements...................642Alexa Built-In Settings...............................642AM/FM Radio................................................628AM/FM Radio Limitations..............................628Selecting a Radio Station...............................628Ambient Lighting..........................................160Adjusting Ambient Lighting............................160
Switching Ambient Lighting On andOff.......................................................................160Anti-Lock Braking System.........................291Anti-Lock Braking SystemLimitations.......................................................291Anti-Theft Alarm System..........................134Arming the Anti-Theft Alarm System.........135Disarming the Anti-Theft AlarmSystem...............................................................135How Does the Anti-Theft Alarm SystemWork....................................................................134What Are the Inclination Sensors.................135What Are the Interior Sensors.......................134What Is the Anti-Theft AlarmSystem...............................................................134What Is the Perimeter Alarm..........................134Anti-Theft Alarm System Settings........135Setting the Alarm Security Level..................135Switching Ask on Exit On and Off................135What are the Alarm Security Levels............135What Is Ask on Exit.............................................135Appendices.....................................................751Applying the Electric ParkingBrake.............................................................294Applying the Electric Parking Brake in anEmergency..................................................294App Precautions..........................................650App Requirements.....................................650Apps.................................................................650At a Glance.......................................................33Audio System................................................626AM/FM Radio......................................................628Audio System – Troubleshooting................633Digital Radio........................................................629Satellite Radio....................................................630Audio System Precautions......................626Audio System – Troubleshooting..........633Audio System – InformationMessages.........................................................633Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror.................165What Is the Auto-Dimming ExteriorMirror..................................................................165Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror...................163Auto-Dimming Interior MirrorLimitations.......................................................163What Is the Auto-Dimming InteriorMirror..................................................................163Auto Hold.......................................................305
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Auto Hold Indicators..................................305Autolamps......................................................148Autolamp Settings.............................................148What Are Autolamps........................................148Autolock...........................................................105Autolock Requirements...................................105What Is Autolock................................................105Automatically Releasing the ElectricParking Brake.............................................295Automatic Crash Shutoff.........................482Automatic Crash ShutoffPrecautions.....................................................482Re-Enabling Your Vehicle...............................482What Is Automatic Crash Shutoff...............482Automatic Emergency Braking..............396Switching Automatic Emergency BrakingOn and Off......................................................396What Is Automatic EmergencyBraking..............................................................396Automatic Engine Stop - Vehicles With:Keyless Entry and Push ButtonStart...............................................................239How Does Automatic Engine StopWork...................................................................239Overriding Automatic Engine Stop.............239Switching Automatic Engine Stop On andOff.......................................................................239What Is Automatic Engine Stop...................239Automatic High Beam Control................152Automatic High Beam ControlIndicators..........................................................154Automatic High Beam ControlLimitations........................................................153Automatic High Beam ControlPrecautions......................................................153Automatic High Beam ControlRequirements..................................................153How Does Automatic High Beam ControlWork....................................................................152Overriding Automatic High BeamControl...............................................................154Switching Automatic High Beam ControlOn and Off.......................................................154Automatic High Beam Control –Troubleshooting.........................................154Automatic High Beam Control –Information Messages.................................154
Automatic Locking Mode...........................66Disengaging Automatic Locking Mode........67Engaging Automatic Locking Mode..............66What Is Automatic Locking Mode.................66When to Use Automatic LockingMode....................................................................66Automatic Return to Park (P)................269Automatic Return to Park (P)Limitations.......................................................270How Does Automatic Return to Park (P)Work...................................................................270What Is Automatic Return to Park(P)......................................................................269Automatic Transmission AudibleWarnings.......................................................273Automatic Transmission..........................264Automatic Return to Park (P)......................269Automatic Transmission Positions.............264Manually Shifting Gears.................................266Manual Park Release.........................................271Temporary Neutral Mode...............................268Automatic TransmissionPositions......................................................264Drive (D)................................................................264Manual (M)..........................................................265Neutral (N)..........................................................264Park (P).................................................................264Reverse (R)..........................................................264Automatic TransmissionPrecautions.................................................264Auto Mode......................................................186Auto Mode Indicators.......................................186Switching Auto Mode On and Off................186Switching Dual Mode On and Off.................187Auto-Start-Stop..........................................248Auto-Start-Stop – Troubleshooting..........249Auto-Start-Stop Indicators.....................248Auto-Start-Stop Precautions.................248Auto-Start-Stop –Troubleshooting........................................249Auto-Start-Stop – Frequently AskedQuestions........................................................250Auto-Start-Stop – InformationMessages.........................................................249Autounlock.....................................................105Autounlock Requirements..............................105Switching Autounlock On and Off...............105What Is Autounlock...........................................105
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Autowipers......................................................143Adjusting the Sensitivity of the RainSensor................................................................143Autowipers Settings..........................................143What Are Autowipers........................................143Auxiliary Switches........................................661
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Base Warranty..............................................664BatterySee: Changing the 12V Battery......................512Bed Extender...................................................115Bed Extender Precautions................................115Using the Bed Extender.....................................116Blind Spot Information System.............382Blind Spot Information System –Troubleshooting............................................386Blind Spot Information System With TrailerCoverage..........................................................383Blind Spot Information SystemIndicators.....................................................385Blind Spot Information SystemLimitations..................................................382Blind Spot Information SystemPrecautions.................................................382Blind Spot Information SystemRequirements.............................................382Blind Spot Information System –Troubleshooting.......................................386Blind Spot Information System –Information Messages................................386Blind Spot Information System WithTrailer Coverage........................................383Blind Spot Information System With TrailerCoverage Limitations..................................384Selecting a Trailer..............................................385Setting a Trailer Length...................................384What Is Blind Spot Information System withTrailer Coverage.............................................383BlueCruise Alerts.........................................359BlueCruise AutomaticCancellation...............................................359BlueCruise......................................................356BlueCruise – Troubleshooting......................360BlueCruise Indicators.................................359BlueCruise Limitations...............................357BlueCruise Precautions.............................356
BlueCruise Requirements.........................357BlueCruise Settings....................................358BlueCruise – Troubleshooting................360BlueCruise – Information Messages..........360Bluetooth®....................................................649Body Control Module Fuse Box.............494Accessing the Body Control Module FuseBox.....................................................................494Identifying the Fuses in the Body ControlModule Fuse Box..........................................494Locating the Body Control Module FuseBox.....................................................................494Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood..........498Booster Seats...................................................61Brake Coach - Hybrid Electric Vehicle(HEV).............................................................178Brake Fluid Specification..........................292Brake Over Accelerator - Excluding:Raptor............................................................291Brake Over Accelerator - Raptor.............291Brake Precautions........................................291Brakes...............................................................291Anti-Lock Braking System...............................291Brakes – Troubleshooting..............................292Brakes – Troubleshooting........................292Brakes – Frequently AskedQuestions........................................................293Brakes – Warning Lamps................................292Breaking-In.....................................................473
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Calculating Payload...................................406Calculating the Load Limit.......................407Canceling the Set Speed...........................312Capacities and Specifications................578Catalytic Converter.....................................262Catalytic Converter –Troubleshooting............................................262Catalytic Converter Precautions............262Catalytic Converter –Troubleshooting........................................262Catalytic Converter – WarningLamps...............................................................262Center Console Work Surface.................225Center Console Work Surface –Troubleshooting.............................................227
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Center Console Work Surface –Troubleshooting.........................................227Center Console Work Surface – InformationMessages..........................................................227Center Display Limitations.......................637Center Display Overview...........................637Center Display Precautions......................637Changing a Flat Tire - Excluding:Raptor............................................................561Changing a Flat Tire - Raptor.................568Changing a Road Wheel............................561Changing the 12V Battery..........................512Changing the Fuel Filter..............................511Changing the Language.............................179Changing the Measurement Unit...........179Changing the Remote Control Battery -Police Responder........................................92Changing the Remote Control Battery -Vehicles With: Flip Key..............................95Changing the Remote Control Battery -Vehicles With: Push Button Start.........93Changing the Temperature Unit..............179Changing the Tire Pressure Unit.............179Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi HotspotName or Password..................................624Charging a Device.........................................213Charging a Wireless Device......................228Checking MyKey System Status..............101Checking the Brake Fluid...........................291Checking the Coolant................................506Checking the Seatbelts................................70Checking the Tire Pressures....................550Checking the Wiper Blades......................144Children and Airbags.....................................76Child Restraint Anchor Points....................51Locating the Child Restraint Lower AnchorPoints....................................................................51Locating the Child Restraint Top TetherAnchor Points...................................................52What Are the Child Restraint AnchorPoints....................................................................51Child Restraints...............................................53Child Restraint Position Information.............53Child Restraints Recommendation...............54Child Safety......................................................50Child Restraint Anchor Points..........................51Child Restraints.....................................................53Installing Child Restraints.................................54
Child Safety Locks.........................................63Child Safety Precautions............................50Cleaning Products.......................................529Cleaning the Exterior..................................530Cleaning Camera Lenses andSensors..............................................................531Cleaning Chrome, Aluminium or StainlessSteel..................................................................530Cleaning Headlamps and RearLamps...............................................................530Cleaning Stripes or Graphics..........................531Cleaning the Engine Compartment.............531Cleaning the Exterior Precautions..............530Cleaning the Underbody..................................531Cleaning Wheels................................................530Cleaning Windows and WiperBlades...............................................................530Cleaning the Interior...................................532Cleaning Carpets and Floor Mats................533Cleaning Displays and Screens....................532Cleaning Fabric...................................................532Cleaning Leather................................................532Cleaning Moonroof Tracks.............................533Cleaning Plastic..................................................532Cleaning Seatbelts............................................533Cleaning the Instrument Panel.....................532Cleaning Vinyl......................................................533Clearing All MyKeys......................................101Climate Control.............................................184Auto Mode............................................................186Climate Control Hints..................................187Closing the Tailgate......................................119Closing the Tailgate From Inside YourVehicle................................................................119Closing the Tailgate From Outside YourVehicle...............................................................120Closing the Tailgate Using the RemoteControl...............................................................120Cold Weather Precautions........................472Connected Navigation...............................654Connected Vehicle.......................................621Connected Vehicle –Troubleshooting............................................622Connecting the Vehicle to a MobileNetwork.............................................................621Connected Vehicle Data - Excluding:Police Responder.........................................31Connected Vehicle Limitations...............621
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Switching Digital Radio Reception On andOff......................................................................630What Is Digital Radio.......................................629Directing the Flow of Air............................186Disposing of Airbags.....................................86Distance Alert...............................................395Adjusting the Sensitivity of DistanceAlert...................................................................396What Is Distance Alert.....................................395Distance Indication.....................................393Distance Indication Indicator........................395Switching Distance Indication On andOff......................................................................395What Is Distance Indication...........................393Doors and Locks AudibleWarnings.......................................................105Doors and Locks...........................................104Autolock.................................................................105Autounlock...........................................................105Doors and Locks – Troubleshooting...........106Mislock...................................................................105Operating the Doors From Inside YourVehicle...............................................................104Operating the Doors From Outside YourVehicle...............................................................104Doors and Locks –Troubleshooting........................................106Doors and Locks – Frequently AskedQuestions..........................................................107Doors and Locks – InformationMessages.........................................................106Doors and Locks – Warning Lamps............106Drive Belt Routing - 2.7L EcoBoost™,Vehicles With: Dual Generators..........526Drive Belt Routing - 2.7L EcoBoost™,Vehicles With: Single Generator.........526Drive Belt Routing - 3.3L...........................526Drive Belt Routing - 3.5L, Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV).............................................527Drive Belt Routing - 3.5L Ecoboost™,Vehicles With: Dual Generators...........527Drive Belt Routing - 3.5L Ecoboost™,Vehicles With: Single Generator..........527Drive Belt Routing - 5.0L, Vehicles With:Dual Generators.........................................527Drive Belt Routing - 5.0L, Vehicles With:Single Generator.......................................528Drive Belt Routing - 5.2L...........................528
Drive Mode Control.....................................362Drive Mode Control –Troubleshooting.............................................373Drive Modes.........................................................365Drive Mode Control –Troubleshooting........................................373Drive Mode Control – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................374Drive Mode Control – InformationMessages..........................................................373Drive Mode Control – WarningLamps................................................................373Drive Modes...................................................365Baja.........................................................................365Deep Snow/Sand..............................................366Eco..........................................................................366Mud/Ruts..............................................................367Normal...................................................................367Off-Road..............................................................368Rock Crawl...........................................................368Slippery.................................................................369Sport.......................................................................370Tow/Haul...............................................................372Trail..........................................................................373Driver Alert.....................................................399Driver Alert – Troubleshooting....................400Driver Alert Limitations.............................399Driver Alert Precautions............................399Driver Alert – Troubleshooting..............400Driver Alert – Information Messages.........400Driving Economically..................................473Driving Hints..................................................466Off-Road Driving...............................................466Driving on Snow and Ice............................473
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Easy Entry and Exit........................................112Eco Idle............................................................246How Does Eco Idle Work.................................246Switching Eco Idle On and Off......................247What Is Eco Idle..................................................246Eco Idle – Troubleshooting.......................247Eco Idle – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................247Electric Parking Brake AudibleWarning........................................................295
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Electric Parking Brake................................294Electric Parking Brake –Troubleshooting............................................295Electric Parking Brake –Troubleshooting........................................295Electric Parking Brake – InformationMessages.........................................................296Electric Parking Brake – WarningLamps...............................................................295Electric Power Steering.............................320Electric Power Steering AdaptiveSteering............................................................320Electric Power Steering Precautions..........320How Does Electric Power SteeringWork..................................................................320Electromagnetic Compatibility................751Electronic Locking Differential...............284Electronic Locking Differential –Troubleshooting............................................290Electronic Locking DifferentialIndicators.....................................................289Electronic Locking DifferentialPrecautions.................................................285Electronic Locking Differential –Troubleshooting.......................................290Electronic Locking Differential –Information Messages................................290Emergency Call Limitations.......................89Emergency Call Requirements.................88Emergency Call System Data....................32Emergency Towing......................................487Emission Law.................................................747Enabling Apps on an AndroidDevice...........................................................650Enabling Apps on an iOS Device...........650Enabling or Disabling PersonalProfiles..........................................................652Enabling Remote Start................................181End User License Agreement..................722Engine Air Filter.............................................510Changing the Engine Air Filter.......................510Engine Block Heater...................................236Engine Block Heater Precautions................236How Does the Engine Block HeaterWork...................................................................237Using the Engine Block Heater......................237Engine Coolant TemperatureGauge..............................................................171
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -2.7L EcoBoost™........................................592Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -3.3L................................................................594Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -3.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle(HEV)............................................................598Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -3.5L Ecoboost™.......................................596Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -5.0L...............................................................600Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -5.2L.................................................................591Engine Oil.......................................................505Adding Engine Oil..............................................505Checking the Engine Oil Level......................505Engine Oil Capacity andSpecification..................................................506Engine Oil Dipstick Overview........................505Resetting the Intelligent Oil LifeMonitor.............................................................506Engine Oil Pressure Gauge.........................171Engine Specifications - 2.7LEcoBoost™.................................................579Engine Specifications - 3.3L...................580Engine Specifications - 3.5L, HybridElectric Vehicle (HEV)............................582Engine Specifications - 3.5LEcoboost™..................................................581Engine Specifications - 5.0L...................583Engine Specifications - 5.2L....................578Entering a Parallel Parking Space.........336Entering a Perpendicular ParkingSpace.............................................................337Evasive Steering Assist.............................396Evasive Steering Assist Limitations............396Switching Evasive Steering Assist On andOff.......................................................................397What Is Evasive Steering Assist...................396EV Coach - 3.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle(HEV)..............................................................177Event Data........................................................30Exiting a Parking Space.............................337Export Unique Options..............................748Extending the Exterior Mirrors.................165Extending the Remote StartDuration.........................................................182
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Integrated Trailer Brake Controller........425Integrated Trailer Brake Controller –Troubleshooting............................................428Integrated Trailer Brake ControllerPrecautions.................................................425Integrated Trailer Brake Controller –Troubleshooting........................................428Integrated Trailer Brake Controller –Frequently Asked Questions....................429Integrated Trailer Brake Controller –Information Messages................................428Interior Air Quality........................................192Interior Bulbs.................................................526Interior Bulb Specification Chart.................526Interior Lamp Function..............................160Switching the Interior Lamp Function Onand Off..............................................................160What Is the Interior Lamp Function............160Interior Lighting.............................................159Ambient Lighting................................................160Interior Lamp Function....................................160Interior Lighting – Troubleshooting.............160Interior Lighting –Troubleshooting........................................160Interior Lighting – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................160Interior Mirror..................................................163Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror.........................163Interior Mirror Precautions........................163Introduction......................................................24
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Jump Starting the Vehicle.......................480Jump Starting Precautions............................480Jump Starting the Vehicle...............................481Preparing the Vehicle......................................480
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Keyless Entry..................................................108Keyless Entry – Troubleshooting..................109Keyless Entry Keypad...................................110Keyless Entry Keypad –Troubleshooting...............................................111Keyless Entry Keypad Limitations...........110Keyless Entry Keypad Master AccessCode................................................................110
Keyless Entry Keypad Personal AccessCodes..............................................................110Keyless Entry Keypad –Troubleshooting...........................................111Keyless Entry Keypad – Frequently AskedQuestions............................................................111Keyless Entry Limitations..........................108Keyless Entry Settings................................108Keyless Entry – Troubleshooting...........109Keyless Entry – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................109Keys and Remote Controls........................90Keys and Remote Controls –Troubleshooting..............................................98Keys and Remote Controls –Troubleshooting..........................................98Keys and Remote Controls – InformationMessages...........................................................98
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Lane Centering.............................................349How Does Lane Centering Work..................349Lane Centering Alerts......................................350Lane Centering AutomaticCancellation...................................................350Lane Centering Indicators................................351Lane Centering Limitations...........................349Lane Centering Manual Cancellation..........351Lane Centering Precautions..........................349Lane Centering Requirements......................349Switching Lane Centering On andOff......................................................................350Lane Keeping System Indicators...........378Lane Keeping System.................................375Aid Mode................................................................377Alert and Aid Mode............................................377Alert Mode............................................................376Lane Keeping System –Troubleshooting............................................379Lane Keeping System Limitations.........375Lane Keeping System Precautions.......375Lane Keeping System –Troubleshooting........................................379Lane Keeping System – Frequently AskedQuestions........................................................380Lane Keeping System – InformationMessages.........................................................379
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Launching or Retrieving a Boat orPersonal Watercraft................................420Linking or Unlinking a PersonalProfile............................................................652Live Traffic......................................................654Switching Live Traffic On and Off...............654What Is Live Traffic...........................................654Load Carrying...............................................404Load Carrying Precautions......................404Loading Your Trailer.....................................419Locating the 360 Degree Cameras -Excluding: Raptor/Tremor.....................332Locating the 360 Degree Cameras -Raptor/Tremor...........................................333Locating the Auxiliary Switches.............661Locating the Auxiliary SwitchWiring............................................................662Locating the Blind Spot InformationSystem Sensors........................................383Locating the Brake Fluid Reservoir.........291Locating the Cross Traffic AlertSensors........................................................388Locating the Fuel Filler Funnel...............254Locating the Keyless Entry Keypad........110Locating the Memory FunctionButtons.........................................................207Locating the Outlets....................................219Locating the Power Outlets......................214Locating the Pre-Collision AssistSensors.........................................................393Locating the Rear View Camera............329Locating the Safety ComplianceCertification Labels.................................405Locating the Tire label...............................537Locating the USB Ports - Excluding:Raptor.............................................................212Locating the USB Ports - Raptor............212Locating the Wireless AccessoryCharger.........................................................228Locating Your Vehicle...................................92Locking and Unlocking the Tailgate........113Locking the Rear Window Controls.......162
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Maintenance.................................................498Engine Air Filter...................................................510Engine Oil.............................................................505
Exterior Bulbs........................................................517Interior Bulbs.......................................................526Maintenance Precautions........................498Making and Receiving a PhoneCall................................................................646Manually Dimming the InteriorMirror..............................................................163Manually Releasing the Electric ParkingBrake.............................................................294Manually Shifting Gears...........................266Shifting Using the Buttons on the SelectorLever...................................................................267Shifting Using the Paddle Shifters.............266Manual Park Release...................................271Manual Park Release Precautions................271Using Manual Park Release.............................271What Is Manual Park Release.........................271Manual Seats.................................................194Adjusting the Head Restraint.........................194Adjusting the Lumbar Support.....................195Adjusting the Seat Backrest...........................195Folding the Seats...............................................202Head Restraint Components.........................194Installing the Head Restraint.........................195Moving the Seat Backward andForward.............................................................195Removing the Head Restraint.......................194Unfolding the Seats..........................................203Massage Seats..............................................199Adjusting the Massage Seat Settings........199Massage Seat Limitations..............................199Memory Function.........................................207Memory Function Precautions...............207Mislock.............................................................105Mislock Limitations............................................105Switching Mislock On and Off.......................105What Is Mislock...................................................105Mobile CommunicationsEquipment...................................................722Mobile Device Data........................................32Moonroof Bounce-Back.............................167Overriding Moonroof Bounce-Back.............167What Is Moonroof Bounce-Back...................167Moonroof.........................................................166Moonroof Bounce-Back...................................167Motorcraft Parts - 2.7LEcoBoost™.................................................585Motorcraft Parts - 3.3L..............................586
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