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What Is Global Opening....................................161Glossary of Tire Terminology..................543Glove Compartment..................................229Locking the Glove Compartment................229Opening the Glove Compartment..............229
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Headlamp AdjustingSee: Adjusting the Headlamps - Vehicles With:Halogen Headlamps.....................................515See: Adjusting the Headlamps - Vehicles With:LED Headlamps.............................................514Headlamps......................................................147Headlamp Indicators.........................................147Using the High Beam Headlamps................147Headlamps – Troubleshooting...............148Headlamps – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................148Heated Seats................................................200Heated Seat Precautions...............................200Switching the Heated Seats On andOff......................................................................200HeatingSee: Climate Control - Vehicles With:Automatic Temperature Control.............184See: Climate Control - Vehicles With: ManualTemperature Control...................................189High Voltage Battery..................................263High Voltage Battery Precautions.........263High Voltage Battery VehiclePrecautions - Hybrid Electric Vehicle(HEV)............................................................479Hill Descent Control....................................318Hill Descent Control –Troubleshooting.............................................319Hill Descent Control Indicator.................318Hill Descent Control Precautions...........318Hill Descent Control –Troubleshooting.........................................319Hill Descent Control – InformationMessages..........................................................319Hill Start Assist............................................304Hill Start Assist – Troubleshooting............304Hill Start Assist Precautions...................304
Hill Start Assist –Troubleshooting.......................................304Hill Start Assist – InformationMessages.........................................................304Hitches.............................................................414Hooking Up a Trailer Using aWeight-Distributing Hitch..........................414Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood..........498Horn....................................................................141How Does 911 Assist Work.........................88How Does Active Park AssistWork..............................................................336How Does Adaptive Cruise Control WithStop and Go Work....................................342How Does a Hybrid Electric VehicleWork..............................................................244How Does Auto Hold Work......................305How Does Blind Spot InformationSystem Work..............................................382How Does BlueCruise Work.....................356How Does Cross Traffic AlertWork...............................................................387How Does Cross Traffic BrakingWork...............................................................301How Does Drive Mode ControlWork..............................................................362How Does Drive Mode Control Work -Raptor...........................................................362How Does Driver Alert Work....................399How Does Easy Entry and ExitWork.................................................................112How Does Four-Wheel Drive Work -Excluding: Raptor......................................274How Does Four-Wheel Drive Work -Raptor............................................................274How Does Hill Descent ControlWork...............................................................318How Does Hill Start Assist Work...........304How Does Onboard Scales Work..........437How Does Pre-Collision AssistWork..............................................................390How Does Reverse Braking AssistWork...............................................................297How Does Smart Hitch Work..................435How Does Speed Sign RecognitionWork...............................................................401How Does Stability Control Work.........309
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How Does the 360 Degree CameraWork...............................................................332How Does the Electronic LockingDifferential Work - Excluding:Raptor...........................................................284How Does the Electronic LockingDifferential Work - Raptor.....................284How Does the Lane Keeping SystemWork...............................................................375How Does the Personal Safety SystemWork..................................................................72How Does the Rear Occupant AlertSystem Work..............................................205How Does the Safety Canopy™Work..................................................................74How Does Traction Control Work..........307How Does Trailer Backup AssistanceWork..............................................................439How Does Trailer Hitching AssistanceWork...............................................................431How Does Trailer Reverse GuidanceWork..............................................................454How Does Trailer Sway ControlWork..............................................................430How Do Personal Profiles Work.............652How Do the Front Airbags Work...............73How Do the Knee Airbags Work................74How Do the Side Airbags Work.................73Hybrid Electric Vehicle DrivingCharacteristics...........................................244Hybrid Electric Vehicle Indicators..........244Hybrid Electric VehicleInformation.................................................244Eco Idle..................................................................246Eco Idle – Troubleshooting.............................247Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information –Troubleshooting............................................245Power Flow...........................................................245Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information –Troubleshooting........................................245Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information –Frequently Asked Questions....................245
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Identifying Fuse Types...............................497Identifying the Audio Unit........................626
Identifying the Auxiliary SwitchWiring............................................................662Identifying the Climate ControlUnit.................................................................184Ignition Switch..............................................233Inflating the Tires........................................550Information On Demand Screen...........638Information on the Tire Sidewall...........538Inspecting the Tire for Damage...............551Inspecting the Tire for Wear.....................551Inspecting the Wheel ValveStems............................................................552Installing Child Restraints...........................54Attaching the Front Seat TetherStrap....................................................................59Attaching the Rear Seat Tether Strap.........60Combining the Seatbelt and Lower Anchorsfor Attaching Child Restraints....................59Installing a Child Restraint in a CenterSeat......................................................................58Using Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren...............................................................58Using Seatbelts.....................................................54Using Tether Straps.............................................59Instrument Cluster Display........................175Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu -Raptor.............................................................176Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu -Vehicles With: 12 Inch Screen................175Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu -Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch Screen..............176Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu -Vehicles With: 8 Inch Screen.................176Instrument Cluster Indicators...................173Instrument Cluster.......................................168Fuel Gauge............................................................170Instrument Cluster Overview - VehiclesWith: 12 Inch Screen..................................170Instrument Cluster Overview - VehiclesWith: 4.2 Inch Screen...............................168Instrument Cluster Overview - VehiclesWith: 8 Inch Screen..................................169Instrument Cluster Warning Lamps........171Instrument Panel - Excluding: Raptor/Police Responder........................................38Instrument Panel - PoliceResponder.....................................................40Instrument Panel - Raptor.........................39
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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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Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L, Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV)............................................588Motorcraft Parts - 3.5LEcoboost™.................................................587Motorcraft Parts - 5.0L.............................589Motorcraft Parts - 5.2L..............................584Motorcraft Parts - Raptor........................590Muting the Audio..........................................627MyKey Settings...............................................99Configurable MyKey Settings..........................99Non-Configurable MyKey Settings................99MyKey – Troubleshooting.........................102MyKey – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................103MyKey – Information Messages....................102MyKey™............................................................99MyKey Settings.....................................................99MyKey – Troubleshooting...............................102
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Navigation Map Updates.........................654Navigation......................................................654Adjusting the Map.............................................654Live Traffic............................................................654Route Guidance.................................................655Setting a Destination.......................................654Waypoints............................................................655Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........670
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Off-Road Driving.........................................466After Driving Your Vehicle Off-Road............471Basic Off-Road Driving Techniques...........466Driving Off-Road................................................467Driving Through Water Limitations.............470Driving Your Vehicle at High Speeds..........469Off-Road Driving Aids.......................................471Off-Road Driving Precautions......................466Water Wading.....................................................470What Is Off-Road Driving...............................466Onboard Generator Indicators................219Onboard Generator......................................217Onboard Generator –Troubleshooting............................................223Onboard Generator Precautions -Vehicles With: 2.4kW/7.2kW..................218
Onboard Generator Precautions -Vehicles With: 2kW....................................217Onboard Generator –Troubleshooting........................................223Onboard Generator – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................224Onboard Generator – InformationMessages.........................................................223Onboard Scales Limitations....................437Onboard Scales............................................437Opening and Closing the Flip Key.............91Opening and Closing the Hood.............498Opening and Closing theMoonroof......................................................166Opening and Closing the SlidingWindows.......................................................162Opening and Closing theSunshade.....................................................166Opening and Closing the Windows........161Opening the Tailgate....................................113Opening the Tailgate From Inside YourVehicle................................................................119Opening the Tailgate From Outside YourVehicle.................................................................113Opening the Tailgate Using the RemoteControl................................................................119Operating the Doors From Inside YourVehicle...........................................................104Opening the Doors From Inside YourVehicle...............................................................104Unlocking and Locking the Doors Using theCentral Locking..............................................104Operating the Doors From Outside YourVehicle...........................................................104Unlocking and Locking the Doors Using theKey Blade..........................................................104Unlocking and Locking the Doors Using theRemote Control.............................................104Operating Your Vehicle With aSnowplow....................................................476Ordering a Canadian French Owner'sManual.........................................................682OTASee: Software Update Settings....................657See: Vehicle Software Updates....................657Overriding Cross Traffic Braking............302Overriding Reverse Braking Assist........298Overriding the Set Speed.........................348
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Over the airSee: Software Update Settings....................657Over-the-airSee: Software Update Settings....................657See: Vehicle Software Updates....................657See: Vehicle Software Updates....................657
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Parking Aid Indicators.................................327Parking Aid Precautions............................323Parking Aids...................................................323Front Parking Aid................................................325Parking Aids – Troubleshooting....................327Rear Parking Aid.................................................324Side Parking Aid.................................................326Parking Aids – Troubleshooting.............327Parking Aids – InformationMessages..........................................................327Passive Anti-Theft System.......................134How Does the Passive Anti-Theft SystemWork....................................................................134What Is the Passive Anti-TheftSystem...............................................................134Pedestrian Alert System..............................87Perchlorate......................................................721Performing a System Reset....................659Personalized Settings.................................179Personal Profiles..........................................652Personal Safety SystemComponents..................................................72Personal Safety System™..........................72Phone Menu..................................................644Phone..............................................................644Phone Precautions.....................................644Pickup Bed Anchor Points.......................409Installing and Removing the Pickup BedTie-Down Cleats..........................................409Pickup Bed Anchor PointPrecautions....................................................409Pickup Bed....................................................409Pickup Bed Anchor Points.............................409Pickup Bed Ramps..............................................411Tailgate Anchor Points.....................................410Pickup Bed Precautions...........................409Pickup Bed Ramps........................................411Installing and Removing the Pickup BedRamp Holder....................................................411
Installing and Removing the Pickup BedRamps................................................................412Pickup Bed Ramp Precautions.......................411Storing the Pickup Bed Ramps.....................413Playing Media Using Bluetooth®..........649Playing Media Using the USB Port.........213Playing or Pausing the AudioSource...........................................................626Police Engine Idle - Vehicles With: PolicePack...............................................................238How Does Police Engine Idle Work.............238What Is Police Engine Idle..............................238Post-Crash Alert System..........................482How Does the Post-Crash Alert SystemWork..................................................................482Post-Crash Alert SystemLimitations......................................................482Switching the Post-Crash Alert SystemOff......................................................................482What Is the Post-Crash AlertSystem..............................................................482Power Flow....................................................245How Does Power Flow Work.........................245What is Power Flow..........................................245Power Outlet Indicators.............................215Power Outlet Limitations..........................214Power Outlet..................................................214Power Outlet Precautions.........................214Power Running Board Kick Switch........139Power Running Board Precautions........138Power Running Board Settings...............138Power Running Boards...............................138Power Running Boards –Troubleshooting.............................................139Power Running Boards –Troubleshooting.........................................139Power Running Boards – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................139Power Seats...................................................196Adjusting the Head Restraint.........................196Adjusting the Lumbar Support.....................199Adjusting the Seat Backrest...........................197Adjusting the Seat Cushion.............................197Adjusting the Seat Height...............................198Head Restraint Components.........................196Installing the Head Restraint..........................197Moving the Seat Backward andForward..............................................................197
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Removing the Head Restraint........................197Pre-Collision Assist Limitations..............391Pre-Collision Assist Precautions...........390Pre-Collision Assist....................................390Automatic Emergency Braking....................396Distance Alert.....................................................395Distance Indication...........................................393Evasive Steering Assist...................................396Pre-Collision Assist –Troubleshooting............................................397Pre-Collision Assist –Troubleshooting........................................397Pre-Collision Assist – Frequently AskedQuestions........................................................398Pre-Collision Assist – InformationMessages.........................................................397Pre-Collision Assist – WarningLamps................................................................397Predictive Speed Assist..............................351Adjusting the Set Speed Tolerance............353How Does Predictive Speed AssistWork....................................................................351Predictive Speed Assist Alerts......................353Predictive Speed Assist Indicators..............353Predictive Speed Assist Limitations...........352Predictive Speed Assist Precautions..........351Switching Predictive Speed Assist ModeOn and Off.......................................................352Predictive Speed Assist –Troubleshooting........................................353Predictive Speed Assist – InformationMessages.........................................................353Preparing Your Vehicle forStorage.........................................................535Programming a MyKey................................101Programming the Garage DoorOpener.........................................................209Programming the Remote Control -Vehicles With: Flip Key..............................97Programming the Remote Control -Vehicles With: Push Button Start.........96Properly Adjusting the Driver and FrontPassenger Seats..........................................76PunctureSee: Changing a Flat Tire - Excluding:Raptor................................................................561See: Changing a Flat Tire - Raptor.............568Push Button Ignition Switch....................234
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Radio Frequency CertificationLabels...........................................................684Blind Spot Information SystemSensors............................................................684Body Control Module.......................................687Cruise Control Module....................................690Keys and Remote Controls............................694Passive Anti-Theft System............................697Radio Transceiver Module...............................701SYNC......................................................................704Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemSensors.............................................................709Wireless Accessory Charging Module.........715Rear Axle Fluid Capacity andSpecification - Police Responder........619Rear Axle Fluid Capacity andSpecification - Raptor.............................618Rear Axle Fluid Capacity andSpecification...............................................618Rear Exterior - Excluding: Raptor/PoliceResponder......................................................47Rear Exterior - Police Responder.............49Rear Exterior - Raptor...................................48Rear Occupant Alert System AudibleWarnings.....................................................206Rear Occupant Alert SystemIndicators.....................................................206Rear Occupant Alert SystemLimitations..................................................205Rear Occupant Alert SystemPrecautions.................................................205Rear Occupant Alert System..................205Rear Parking Aid...........................................324Locating the Rear Parking AidSensors.............................................................324Rear Parking Aid Audible Warnings............325Rear Parking Aid Limitations.........................324What is the Rear Parking Aid.........................324Rear Seats......................................................202Heated Seats......................................................203Manual Seats......................................................202Rear View Camera Guide Lines..............330Rear View Camera Precautions.............329Rear View Camera.......................................329Rear View Camera Settings..........................330
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Rear View Camera Settings....................330Switching Rear View Camera Delay On andOff........................................................................331Switching the Rear View CameraView....................................................................331Zooming the Rear View Camera In andOut.....................................................................330Rebooting the Center Display................639Recalling a Preset Position......................207Recovery Towing..........................................483Accessing the Front Towing Point..............483Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -4x2..................................................................487Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -4x4.................................................................485Refueling.........................................................255Manually Opening the Fuel FillerDoor...................................................................259Refueling System Overview...........................255Refueling Your Vehicle.....................................255Releasing the Electric Parking Brake ifthe Vehicle Battery Has Run Out ofCharge...........................................................295Remote Control Limitations......................90Remotely Starting and Stopping theVehicle............................................................181Remote Start Limitations...........................181Remote Start Precautions.........................181Remote Start Remote ControlIndicators......................................................182Remote Start..................................................181Remote Start Settings................................182Removing and Installing theTailgate...........................................................113Removing the Key Blade.............................92Removing Your Vehicle FromStorage.........................................................536Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............534Replacement PartsRecommendation......................................721Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl............................................................96Replacing the Cabin Air Filter...................192Replacing the Front Wiper Blades.........144Reporting Safety Defects inCanada.........................................................683Reporting Safety Defects in the UnitedStates...........................................................683
Resetting Ground Fault Detection..........221Resetting the Circuit Breaker - VehiclesWith: 7.2kW..................................................222Resetting the Stopping Position -Vehicles With: Power AdjustableSteering Column.........................................141Resetting the Trip Computer - VehiclesWith: 4.2 Inch Screen...............................180Resetting the Trip Computer - VehiclesWith: 8 Inch Screen/12 InchScreen...........................................................180Resetting Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem.........................................................556Restarting the Engine................................248Resuming the Set Speed...........................341Reverse Braking Assist Indicators.........298Reverse Braking AssistPrecautions.................................................297Reverse Braking Assist...............................297Reverse Braking Assist –Troubleshooting............................................299Reverse Braking Assist –Troubleshooting........................................299Reverse Braking Assist – Frequently AskedQuestions........................................................300Reverse Braking Assist – InformationMessages.........................................................299Roadside Assistance..................................478Rollover Warning..........................................681Route Guidance...........................................655Adjusting the Guidance PromptVolume.............................................................655Canceling Route Guidance............................656Repeating an Instruction................................656Running-InSee: Breaking-In.................................................473Running Out of Fuel....................................254Adding Fuel From a Portable FuelContainer.........................................................254Filling a Portable Fuel Container.................254
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Satellite Radio..............................................630Locating the Satellite Radio IdentificationNumber..............................................................631Satellite Radio Limitations............................630Satellite Radio Settings...................................631
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