The battery warning lamp flashes threetimes to confirm that the reset issuccessful.
Battery Management System (If
Equipped)
The system monitors battery conditionsand takes actions to extend battery life. Ifexcessive battery drain is detected, thesystem temporarily disables someelectrical systems to protect the battery.
Systems included are:
•Heated rear window.
•Heated seats.
•Climate control.
•Heated steering wheel.
•Audio unit.
•Navigation system.
A message may appear in the informationdisplay to alert you that battery protectionactions are active. This message is only fornotification that an action is taking place,and not intended to indicate an electricalproblem or that the battery requiresreplacement.
After battery replacement, or in somecases after charging the battery with anexternal charger, the battery managementsystem requires eight hours of vehicle sleeptime to relearn the battery state of charge.During this time, your vehicle must remainfully locked with the ignition switched off.
Note:Prior to relearning the battery stateof charge, the battery management systemmay temporarily disable some electricalsystems.
Electrical Accessory Installation
To make sure the battery managementsystem works correctly, do not connect anelectrical device ground connectiondirectly to the battery negative post. Thiscan cause inaccurate measurements ofthe battery condition and potentialincorrect system operation.
Note:If you add electrical accessories orcomponents to the vehicle, it may adverselyaffect battery performance and durability.This may also affect the performance ofother electrical systems in the vehicle.
Remove and Reinstall the Battery
Install a battery approved for use by ourspecifications. See Capacities andSpecifications (page 363).
To disconnect or remove the battery, dothe following:
1.Apply the parking brake and switch theignition off.
2.Switch all electrical equipment off, forexample lights and radio.
3.Wait a minimum of two minutes beforedisconnecting the battery.
Note:The engine management system hasa power hold function and remains poweredfor a period of time after you switch theignition off. This is to allow the system tostore diagnostic and adaptive tables.Disconnecting the battery without waitingcan cause damage not covered by thevehicle warranty.
4.Disconnect the negative battery cableterminal.
5.Disconnect the positive battery cableterminal.
6.Remove the battery securing clamp.
7.Remove the battery.
8.To install, reverse the removalprocedure.
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For longer, trouble-free operation, keep thetop of the battery clean and dry and thebattery cables tightly fastened to thebattery terminals. If any corrosion ispresent on the battery or terminals, removethe cables from the terminals and cleanwith a wire brush. You can neutralize theacid with a solution of baking soda andwater.
We recommend that you disconnect thenegative battery cable terminal from thebattery if you plan to store your vehicle foran extended period.
Note:If you only disconnect the negativebattery cable terminal, make sure it isisolated or placed away from the batteryterminal to avoid unintended connection orarcing.
If you replace the battery make sure itmatches the electrical requirements ofyour vehicle.
If you disconnect or replace the batteryand your vehicle has an automatictransmission, it must relearn its adaptivestrategy. Because of this, the transmissionmay shift firmly when first driven. This isnormal operation while the transmissionfully updates its operation to optimumshift feel.
Battery Sensor Reset
When you install a new battery, reset thebattery sensor by doing the following:
1.Switch the ignition on, and leave theengine off.
Note:Complete Steps 2 and 3 within 10seconds.
2.Flash the high beam headlamps fivetimes, ending with the high beams off.
3.Press and release the brake pedal threetimes.
The battery warning lamp flashes threetimes to confirm that the reset issuccessful.
Battery Management System (If
Equipped)
The system monitors battery conditionsand takes actions to extend battery life. Ifexcessive battery drain is detected, thesystem temporarily disables someelectrical systems to protect the battery.
Systems included are:
•Heated rear window.
•Heated seats.
•Climate control.
•Heated steering wheel.
•Audio unit.
•Navigation system.
A message may appear in the informationdisplay to alert you that battery protectionactions are active. This message is only fornotification that an action is taking place,and not intended to indicate an electricalproblem or that the battery requiresreplacement.
After battery replacement, or in somecases after charging the battery with anexternal charger, the battery managementsystem requires eight hours of vehicle sleeptime to relearn the battery state of charge.During this time, your vehicle must remainfully locked with the ignition switched off.
Note:Prior to relearning the battery stateof charge, the battery management systemmay temporarily disable some electricalsystems.
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Clock
Select this tile to adjust the clock settings.
Bluetooth®
Select this tile to switch Bluetooth® onand off and adjust the settings.
Phone
Select this tile to connect, disconnect, andmanage the connected device settings.
Audio
Select this tile to adjust the audio settings.
Driver Assist (If Equipped)
Select this tile to adjust Driver Assistfeatures like Parking Aids, Lane KeepingSystem, Pedestrian Detection, andAuto-Start-Stop.
Vehicle
Select this tile to adjust vehicle settingslike windows, alarm, lighting, and MyKeysettings.
FordPass (If Equipped)
Select this tile to adjust the FordPasssettings
General
Select this tile to adjust settings likelanguage, measurement units, or to resetthe system.
911 Assist (If Equipped)
Select this tile to switch 911 Assist on andoff.
Automatic Updates
Select this tile to adjust the automaticupdate settings.
Mobile Apps
Select this tile to adjust permissions,enable, disable, and update mobile apps.
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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What Is Automatic Return to Park(P).......................................................................184Automatic Transmission AudibleWarnings.......................................................187Automatic Transmission............................182Automatic Return to Park (P).......................184Automatic Transmission Positions..............182Automatic Transmission –Troubleshooting.............................................188Grade Assist - Hybrid Electric Vehicle(HEV).................................................................185Manual Park Release - Gasoline...................185Temporary Neutral Mode................................183Automatic Transmission PositionIndicators......................................................183Automatic Transmission Positions........182Drive (D).................................................................183Low (L)...................................................................183Neutral (N)............................................................182Park (P)..................................................................182Reverse (R)...........................................................182Automatic TransmissionPrecautions..................................................182Automatic Transmission –Troubleshooting........................................188Automatic Transmission – InformationMessages..........................................................188Auto Mode.......................................................126Auto Mode Indicators........................................126Switching Auto Mode On and Off................126Switching Dual Mode On and Off................128Auto-Start-Stop...........................................168Auto-Start-Stop – Troubleshooting...........169Auto-Start-Stop Indicators......................168Auto-Start-Stop Precautions..................168Auto-Start-Stop –Troubleshooting.........................................169Auto-Start-Stop – Frequently AskedQuestions..........................................................170Auto-Start-Stop – InformationMessages..........................................................169Autounlock........................................................73Autounlock Requirements................................73Switching Autounlock On and Off.................73What Is Autounlock.............................................73AWDSee: All-Wheel Drive.........................................189
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BatterySee: Changing the 12V Battery......................315See: Changing the 12V Battery - Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV).................................................318Blind Spot Information System...............241Blind Spot Information System –Troubleshooting............................................243Blind Spot Information SystemIndicators.....................................................242Blind Spot Information SystemLimitations...................................................241Blind Spot Information SystemPrecautions..................................................241Blind Spot Information SystemRequirements..............................................241Blind Spot Information System –Troubleshooting........................................243Blind Spot Information System –Information Messages................................243Body Control Module Fuse Box..............301Accessing the Body Control Module FuseBox......................................................................301Identifying the Fuses in the Body ControlModule Fuse Box...........................................301Locating the Body Control Module FuseBox......................................................................301Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood..........304Booster Seats..................................................39Brake Coach - Hybrid Electric Vehicle(HEV)..............................................................119Brake Fluid Specification...........................192Brake Over Accelerator................................191Brake Precautions.........................................191Brakes................................................................191Anti-Lock Braking System................................191Brakes – Troubleshooting...............................193Brakes – Troubleshooting.........................193Brakes – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................193Brakes – Warning Lamps................................193Breaking-In.....................................................278
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Switching Evasive Steering Assist On andOff.......................................................................252What Is Evasive Steering Assist....................252EV Coach - Hybrid Electric Vehicle(HEV)..............................................................118Event Data.........................................................23Export Unique Options..............................529Extending the Remote StartDuration.........................................................122Exterior Bulbs.................................................321Changing a Front Side Marker LampBulb....................................................................323Changing a Front Turn Signal LampBulb....................................................................323Changing a High Mounted StoplampBulb....................................................................326Changing a Rear Lamp Bulb..........................324Changing a Rear Turn Signal LampBulb....................................................................325Changing a Reversing Lamp Bulb................325Changing a Stoplamp Bulb............................324Exterior Bulb Specification Chart.................321Removing a Rear Lamp Assembly..............322Exterior Lamps................................................94Exterior Lamp Indicators...................................95Exterior Lamps On Audible Warning............95Switching the Daytime Running Lamps Onand Off................................................................94Using the Turn Signal Lamps..........................94Exterior Lighting Control..............................92Exterior Lighting..............................................92Autolamps..............................................................93Automatic High Beam Control........................95Automatic High Beam Control –Troubleshooting...............................................97Exterior Lamps......................................................94Headlamps.............................................................92Headlamps – Troubleshooting.......................93Exterior Mirrors..............................................103
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Fastening and Unfastening theSeatbelts........................................................43Federal Highway AdministrationRegulation...................................................503Flat TireSee: Changing a Flat Tire................................354
Floor Mats......................................................280Folding the Exterior Mirrors - VehiclesWith: Manual Folding Mirrors...............104Ford Power-UpSee: Vehicle Software Updates...................445Ford Protect..................................................448Front Exterior...................................................29Front Passenger Sensing System............54Front Passenger Sensing SystemIndicators............................................................56Front Passenger Sensing SystemPrecautions.......................................................56How Does the Front Passenger SensingSystem Work.....................................................54What Is the Front Passenger SensingSystem................................................................54Front Seat Precautions...............................135Front Seats......................................................135Heated Seats.......................................................140Manual Seats.......................................................136Power Seats..........................................................138Fuel and Refueling.........................................171Fuel and Refueling –Troubleshooting.............................................178Fuel Quality...........................................................172Refueling................................................................174Running Out of Fuel...........................................173Fuel and Refueling Precautions...............171Fuel and Refueling –Troubleshooting.........................................178Fuel and Refueling – InformationMessages..........................................................178Fuel and Refueling – Warning Lamps.........178Fuel Economy Display - Gasoline............118Fuel Economy Display - Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV)..............................................118Fuel Gauge........................................................111Fuel Gauge Limitations.......................................111Locating the Fuel Filler Door.............................111What Is Distance to Empty...............................111What Is the Fuel Gauge......................................111What Is the Low Fuel Reminder......................111Fuel Quality.....................................................172Selecting the Correct Fuel...............................172Fuel Tank Capacity - Excluding: HybridElectric Vehicle (HEV)..............................371Fuel Tank Capacity.......................................178
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Fuel Tank Capacity - Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV).............................................372Fuse Precautions.........................................295Fuses................................................................295Body Control Module Fuse Box.....................301Fuses – Troubleshooting................................303Under Hood Fuse Box......................................295Fuses – Troubleshooting..........................303Fuses – Frequently Asked Questions........303
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General Maintenance Information.......450Glasses Holder..............................................154Locating the Glasses Holder..........................154Glossary of Tire Terminology...................341Glove Compartment....................................153Opening the Glove Compartment................153Grade Assist - Hybrid Electric Vehicle(HEV).............................................................185What Is Grade Assist.........................................185
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Headlamp AdjustingSee: Adjusting the Headlamps.....................320Headlamps.......................................................92Headlamp Indicators..........................................92Switching Headlamp Exit Delay On andOff.........................................................................92Using the High Beam Headlamps.................92Headlamps – Troubleshooting.................93Headlamps – Frequently AskedQuestions...........................................................93Heated Seats.................................................140Heated Seat Precautions................................140Switching the Heated Seats On andOff.......................................................................140HeatingSee: Climate Control - Vehicles With: DualAutomatic Temperature Control(DATC)...............................................................125See: Climate Control - Vehicles With:Electronic Automatic Temperature Control(EATC)...............................................................130High Voltage Battery....................................181High Voltage Battery Precautions...........181
High Voltage Battery VehiclePrecautions - Hybrid Electric Vehicle(HEV)............................................................283Hill Descent Control...................................206Hill Descent Control –Troubleshooting............................................207Hill Descent Control Indicator................206Hill Descent Control Precautions..........206Hill Descent Control –Troubleshooting........................................207Hill Descent Control – InformationMessages.........................................................207Hill Start Assist..............................................197Hill Start Assist – Troubleshooting..............197Hill Start Assist Precautions.....................197Hill Start Assist – Troubleshooting........197Hill Start Assist – InformationMessages..........................................................197Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood..........304Horn....................................................................88How Does 911 Assist Work..........................59How Does Adaptive Cruise Control WithStop and Go Work.....................................219How Does a Hybrid Electric VehicleWork...............................................................166How Does All-Wheel Drive Work -Excluding: FX4 Off Road/Tremor........189How Does All-Wheel Drive Work - FX4Off Road/Tremor.......................................189How Does Auto Hold Work.......................198How Does Blind Spot InformationSystem Work...............................................241How Does Cross Traffic AlertWork..............................................................244How Does Drive Mode ControlWork..............................................................230How Does Driver Alert Work....................255How Does Hill Descent ControlWork..............................................................206How Does Hill Start Assist Work.............197How Does Pre-Collision AssistWork...............................................................247How Does Stability Control Work.........202How Does the Lane Keeping SystemWork...............................................................234How Does the Personal Safety SystemWork.................................................................49
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Maintenance.................................................304Engine Oil.............................................................308Exterior Bulbs.......................................................321Interior Bulbs.......................................................326Maintenance Precautions........................304Manually Dimming the InteriorMirror..............................................................102Manually Releasing the Electric ParkingBrake..............................................................194Manual Park Release - Gasoline.............185Manual Park Release Precautions...............185Using Manual Park Release............................185What Is Manual Park Release........................185Manual Seats.................................................136Adjusting the Head Restraint.........................136Adjusting the Seat Backrest............................137Adjusting the Seat Cushion............................143Adjusting the Seat Height...............................138Folding the Seat Backrest...............................143Head Restraint Components.........................136Installing the Head Restraint..........................137Moving the Seat Backward andForward..............................................................137Removing the Head Restraint........................137Unfolding the Seat Backrest..........................144Mislock................................................................73Mislock Limitations..............................................73Switching Mislock On and Off.........................74What Is Mislock.....................................................73Mobile CommunicationsEquipment..................................................502Mobile Device Data........................................25Moonroof Bounce-Back............................106Overriding Moonroof Bounce-Back............106What Is Moonroof Bounce-Back..................106Moonroof.........................................................105Moonroof Bounce-Back..................................106Motorcraft Parts - 2.0LEcoBoost™.................................................365Motorcraft Parts - 2.5L, Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV)............................................365Muting the Audio.........................................393MyKey Settings................................................67Configurable MyKey Settings...........................67Non-Configurable MyKey Settings................67
MyKey – Troubleshooting...........................70MyKey – Frequently Asked Questions...........71MyKey – Information Messages.....................70MyKey™.............................................................67MyKey Settings......................................................67MyKey – Troubleshooting.................................70
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Navigation......................................................422Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........453
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Opening and Closing the Flip Key.............61Opening and Closing the Hood.............304Opening and Closing theMoonroof......................................................105Opening and Closing the SlidingWindows........................................................101Opening and Closing theSunshade.....................................................105Opening and Closing theWindows......................................................100Opening the Tailgate.....................................81Opening the Tailgate From Outside YourVehicle..................................................................81Opening the Tailgate to the MiddlePosition................................................................81Operating the Doors From Inside YourVehicle..............................................................72Opening the Doors From Inside YourVehicle..................................................................72Unlocking and Locking the Doors Using theCentral Locking.................................................72Operating the Doors From Outside YourVehicle..............................................................72Unlocking and Locking the Doors Using theKey Blade............................................................72Unlocking and Locking the Doors Using theRemote Control................................................72Ordering a Canadian French Owner'sManual.........................................................460OTASee: Vehicle Software Updates...................445Our Sustainability Report........................459Overriding the Set Speed.........................224
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Over the airSee: Vehicle Software Updates...................445Over-the-airSee: Vehicle Software Updates...................445
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Parking Aid Precautions..............................211Parking Aids.....................................................211Parking Aids – Troubleshooting....................212Rear Parking Aid...................................................211Parking Aids – Troubleshooting..............212Parking Aids – Information Messages........212Passive Anti-Theft System........................84How Does the Passive Anti-Theft SystemWork.....................................................................84What Is the Passive Anti-TheftSystem................................................................84Perchlorate....................................................502Personalized Settings...................................117Changing the Instrument Cluster DisplayLanguage............................................................117Changing the Measurement Unit...................117Changing the Temperature Unit.....................117Changing the Tire Pressure Unit.....................117Personal Safety SystemComponents.................................................49Personal Safety System™..........................49Phone..............................................................420Pickup Bed Anchor Points........................262Locating the Pickup Bed AnchorPoints................................................................262Pickup Bed Anchor Point LoadCapacities........................................................263Pickup Bed Anchor PointPrecautions.....................................................262Pickup Bed.....................................................262Pickup Bed Anchor Points..............................262Pickup Bed Slots................................................264Tailgate Anchor Points.....................................263Pickup Bed Precautions............................262Pickup Bed Slots.........................................264Locating the Pickup Bed Slots.....................264Pickup Bed Storage.....................................154Locating the Pickup Bed Storage.................154Opening the Pickup Bed Storage.................155Playing Media From a USB Device........387Playing Media Using the USB Port.........147
Playing or Pausing the AudioSource...........................................................392Post-Crash Alert System..........................287How Does the Post-Crash Alert SystemWork..................................................................288Post-Crash Alert SystemLimitations......................................................288Switching the Post-Crash Alert SystemOff......................................................................288What Is the Post-Crash Alert System........287Post Impact Braking...................................288How Does Post Impact BrakingWork..................................................................288Overriding Post Impact Braking...................288Post Impact Braking Indicators....................288Post Impact Braking Limitations.................288Power Gauge - Hybrid Electric Vehicle(HEV)..............................................................110Power Outlet Indicators.............................149Power Outlet Limitations..........................149Power Outlet..................................................149Power Outlet Precautions.........................149Power Seats...................................................138Adjusting the Head Restraint.........................138Adjusting the Lumbar Support.....................140Adjusting the Seat Backrest...........................140Adjusting the Seat Height...............................140Head Restraint Components.........................138Installing the Head Restraint.........................139Moving the Seat Backward andForward.............................................................139Removing the Head Restraint........................139Pre-Collision Assist Limitations.............248Pre-Collision Assist Precautions............247Pre-Collision Assist.....................................247Automatic Emergency Braking......................251Distance Alert.......................................................251Distance Indication...........................................249Evasive Steering Assist....................................252Pre-Collision Assist –Troubleshooting............................................253Pre-Collision Assist –Troubleshooting........................................253Pre-Collision Assist – Frequently AskedQuestions........................................................254Pre-Collision Assist – InformationMessages.........................................................253
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