Children must always be properlyrestrained. Accident statistics suggest thatchildren are safer when properly restrainedin the rear seating positions than in thefront seating position. Failure to followthese instructions may increase the risk ofinjury in a crash.
FRONT PASSENGER SENSING
SYSTEM
WHAT IS THE FRONT PASSENGERSENSING SYSTEM
This system detects a properly seatedoccupant and determines if the frontpassenger airbag should be enabled.
HOW DOES THE FRONTPASSENGER SENSING SYSTEMWORK
The system uses a passenger airbag statusindicator which illuminates indicating thatthe front passenger frontal airbag is eitherenabled or disabled.
Note:When you first switch the power on,the passenger airbag status indicator offand on lamps illuminate for a short periodto confirm they are functional.
The indicators are in the overhead console.
The front passenger sensing system isdesigned to disable the front passengerfrontal airbag under these conditions:
•The front passenger seat isunoccupied.
•The system determines an infant ispresent in a child restraint.
•A passenger takes their weight off ofthe seat for a period of time.
•If there is a problem with the airbagsystem or the passenger sensingsystem.
Even with this technology, parents arestrongly encouraged to always properlyrestrain children in the rear seat.
•When the front passenger sensingsystem disables the front passengerfrontal airbag, the passenger airbagstatus indicator illuminates the offlamp.
•If you have installed the child restraintand the passenger airbag statusindicator illuminates the on lamp,switch your vehicle off, remove thechild restraint from your vehicle andreinstall the restraint following thechild restraint manufacturer'sinstructions.
The front passenger sensing system workswith sensors that are part of the frontpassenger seat and seatbelt. The sensorsare designed to detect the presence of aproperly seated occupant and determineif the front passenger frontal airbag shouldbe enabled.
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•When the front passenger sensingsystem enables the front passengerfrontal airbag, the passenger airbagstatus indicator illuminates the onlamp.
If a person of adult size is sitting in the frontpassenger seat, but the passenger airbagstatus indicator off lamp is illuminated, itis possible that the person is not sittingproperly in the seat. If this happens:
•Switch your vehicle off and ask theperson to place the seat backrest in anupright position.
•Have the person sit upright in the seat,centered on the seat cushion, with theperson's legs comfortably extended.
•Restart your vehicle and have theperson remain in this position for abouttwo minutes. This allows the systemto detect that person and enable thepassenger frontal airbag.
•If the indicator off lamp remainsilluminated even after this, you shouldadvise the person to ride in the rearseat.
After all occupants have adjusted theirseats and put on seatbelts, it is veryimportant that they continue to sit upright,leaning against the seat backrest, andcentered on the seat cushion, with theirfeet comfortably extended on the floor.
Sitting improperly can increase the chanceof injury in a crash event. For example, ifan occupant slouches, lies down, turnssideways, sits forward, leans forward orsideways, or puts one or both feet up, thechance of injury during a crash greatlyincreases.
If you think that the state of the passengerairbag status indicator lamp is incorrect,check for the following:
•Objects lodged underneath the seat.
•Objects between the seat cushion andthe center console.
•Objects hanging off the seat backrest.
•Objects stowed in the seat backrestmap pocket.
•Objects placed on the occupant's lap.
•Cargo interference with the seat
•Other passengers pushing or pulling onthe seat.
•Rear passenger feet and knees restingor pushing on the seat.
The listed conditions could cause theweight of a properly seated occupant tobe incorrectly interpreted by the frontpassenger sensing system. The person inthe front passenger seat could appearheavier or lighter due to the conditionslisted.
Make sure the front passengersensing system is operatingproperly. See Crash Sensorsand Airbag Indicator (page 63).
If the airbag readiness light is on, do thefollowing:
•Pull your vehicle over.
•Switch your vehicle off.
•Check for any objects lodgedunderneath the front passenger seator cargo interfering with the seat.
•Remove the obstruction if found.
•Restart your vehicle.
•Wait at least two minutes and verifythat the airbag readiness light in theinstrument cluster is no longerilluminated.
•If the airbag readiness light in theinstrument cluster remains illuminated,there may be a problem due to thefront passenger sensing system.
Do not attempt to repair or service thesystem. Take your vehicle in for serviceimmediately.
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CRASH SENSORS AND
AIRBAG INDICATOR
WARNING: Modifying or addingequipment to the front of your vehiclecould affect the performance of theairbag system, increasing the risk ofinjury. This includes the hood, bumpersystem, frame, front body structure, towhooks, hood pins, push bar andsnowplows.
Your vehicle has a collection of crash andoccupant sensors. These sensors provideinformation to the restraints controlmodule which activates the following:
•Front and rear seatbelt pretensioners.
•Driver airbag.
•Passenger airbag.
•Knee airbag(s).
•Front and rear seat mounted sideairbags.
•Adaptive steering column.
•Safety Canopy.
Based on the type of crash, the restraintscontrol module deploys the appropriatesafety devices.
The restraints control module alsomonitors the readiness of the above safetydevices plus the crash and occupantsensors. This module indicates thereadiness of the safety system bydisplaying a warning indicator light in theinstrument cluster. If the warning light isnot working, the system sounds a tone asa backup. Routine maintenance of theairbag is not required.
A difficulty with the system is indicated byone or more of the following:
The readiness light will notilluminate immediately after youswitch the power on.
•The readiness light either flashes orstays on.
•You hear a series of five tones. Thetone pattern repeats periodically untilthe problem, the light or both arerepaired.
If any of these things happen, evenintermittently, have the supplementalrestraint system serviced immediately.Unless serviced, the system may notfunction properly in the event of a crash.
The fact that the seatbelt pretensionersor front airbags did not activate for bothfront seat occupants in a crash does notmean that something is wrong with thesystem. Rather, it means the restraintscontrol module determined the accidentconditions (crash severity, seatbelt usage)were not appropriate to activate thesesafety devices.
•The front airbags activate only infrontal and near-frontal crashes. Frontairbags may activate in rollovers, sideimpacts or rear impacts if the crashcauses sufficient frontal deceleration.
•The seatbelt pretensioners activate infrontal, near-frontal and side crashes,and in rollovers.
•The knee airbag deploys based oncrash severity and occupant conditions.
•The side airbags inflate in certain sideimpact crashes or rollover events. Sideairbags may activate in other types ofcrashes if the vehicle experiencessufficient sideways motion ordeformation.
•The Safety Canopy inflates in certainside impact crashes or rollover events.The Safety Canopy may activate inother types of crashes if the vehicleexperiences sufficient sideways motionor deformation, or a certain likelihoodof rollover.
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HEADLAMPS –
TROUBLESHOOTING
HEADLAMPS – FREQUENTLYASKED QUESTIONS
Why is there condensation in theheadlamps?
•Headlamps have vents toaccommodate normal changes in airpressure. Condensation can be anatural by-product of this design.When moist air enters the lampassembly through the vents, there is apossibility that condensation can occurwhen the temperature is cold. Whennormal condensation occurs, a finemist can form on the interior of thelens. The fine mist eventually clearsand exits through the vents duringnormal operation.
How much condensation isacceptable?
•The presence of a fine mist, forexample no streaks, drip marks or largedroplets. A fine mist covers less than50% of the lens.
How long may it take for theacceptable condensation to becleared?
•Clearing time may take as long as 48hours under dry weather conditions.
How much condensation isunacceptable?
•A water puddle inside the lamp.Streaks, drip marks or large dropletspresent on the interior of the lens.
What should I do if unacceptablecondensation is present?
•Have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
Why do my headlamps turn offwhen I have them switched onwhen I switch my vehicle off?
•The battery saver turns the headlampsoff after a short period of time after youswitch your vehicle off.
AUTOLAMPS
WHAT ARE AUTOLAMPS
WARNING: The system does notrelieve you of your responsibility to drivewith due care and attention. You mayneed to override the system if it does notturn the headlamps on in low visibilityconditions, for example daytime fog.
Autolamps turn the headlamps on in lowlight situations or when the windshieldwipers operate.
AUTOLAMP SETTINGS
To set the amount of time that theheadlamps remain on after you switch yourvehicle off:
1.
Press the button on thetouchscreen.
2.Press Vehicle.
3.Press Lighting.
4.Press Autolamp Delay.
5.Press a setting.
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High Voltage Battery
Illuminates blue under normalconditions. If it illuminatesamber, the battery is low oncharge. If it illuminates red, the battery isdepleted.
Hood Ajar
Illuminates when your vehicle ison and the hood is notcompletely closed.
Icy Road Conditions
WARNING: Even if the temperaturerises to above 39°F (4°C) there is noguarantee that the road is free of hazardscaused by inclement weather.
Illuminates when the outside airtemperature falls below 39°F(4°C).
Liftgate Ajar
Illuminates when your vehicle ison and the rear luggagecompartment is not completelyclosed.
Limited Performance
Illuminates if your vehicle haslimited performance due to acold or hot battery. Drive withcaution. Keep your vehicle connected toa charging system when not in use tomaintain battery temperature.
Low Tire Pressure
Illuminates when your tirepressure is low. If illuminated,check your tire pressure as soonas possible. If it begins to flash at any time,have the system checked as soon aspossible.
Low Washer Fluid Level
Illuminates when the washerfluid is low.
Powertrain Malfunction
Illuminates when the powertrainrequires service. Have thesystem checked as soon aspossible.
Stop Safely
Illuminates if an electricalcomponent requires service or afailure that causes your vehicleto shut down or enter into a limitedoperating mode.
Vehicle Plugged In
Illuminates when your vehicle isplugged in.
WHAT ARE THE INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER INDICATORS
Indicators notify you of various featuresthat are active on your vehicle.
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IDENTIFYING THE CLIMATE
CONTROL UNIT
Use the controls in this area to change theclimate inside of your vehicle.
Depending on your vehicle options, thecontrols could look different than what yousee here.
SWITCHING CLIMATE
CONTROL ON AND OFF
Press the button to access theclimate controls.
Press the button.
SWITCHING RECIRCULATED
AIR ON AND OFF
Press the button to access theclimate controls.
Press the button to recirculateair currently in the passengercompartment.
Note:Recirculated air may turn offautomatically, or prevent you from switchingon in all air flow modes except MAX A/C toreduce the risk of fogging. Recirculation mayalso turn on and off automatically in variousair distribution control combinations toimprove heating or cooling efficiency.
SWITCHING AIR
CONDITIONING ON AND OFF
Press the button.
Note:Under certain conditions, the airconditioning compressor could continue tooperate after you switch air conditioning off.
Note:To keep the system and itscomponents fully functional, switch airconditioning on and let your vehicle idle atleast once per month for a minimum of twominutes.
SWITCHING DEFROST ON AND
OFF
Press the button to access theclimate controls.
Press the button.
SWITCHING MAXIMUM
DEFROST ON AND OFF
Press the button.
Air flows through the windshield air vents,and the blower motor adjusts to thehighest speed.
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You can also use this setting to defog andclear the windshield of a thin covering ofice.
Note:There is also a button on the lightingcontrol.
Note:To prevent window fogging, youcannot select recirculated air whenmaximum defrost is on.
Note:The heated rear window also turnson when you select maximum defrost.
SWITCHING MAXIMUM
COOLING ON AND OFF
Press the button to access theclimate controls.
Press the button.
Note:When you switch maximum coolingoff, air conditioning remains on.
Note:In certain conditions, for example,cold weather, maximum cooling may notactivate or could run slow when switchedon. This helps reduce power consumptionfrom the battery.
SWITCHING THE ELECTRIC
HEATER ON AND OFF
When E-Heat is on, an electric heaterwarms the cabin and keeps the windowsfrom fogging. Turning E-Heat off savesbattery power, which extends your drivingrange. The electric heater is the only sourceof heat to warm the cabin.
Press the button to access theclimate controls.
Press the button to switch theelectric heater on or off.
Note:The default setting is on.
Note:Disabling the system helps maximizeyour driving range.
Note:The system does not work in someclimate control modes.
Note:This button does not switch off theclimate control system.
Note:In certain conditions, for examplewarm weather, the system could notactivate or could run with reducedperformance when switched on.
SWITCHING THE HEATED
WIPER PARK ON AND OFF (IF
EQUIPPED)
When you switch the heated rearwindow on, the heated wiperpark also turns on.
SWITCHING THE HEATED
REAR WINDOW ON AND OFF
Press the button to clear the rearwindow of thin ice and fog. Theheated rear window turns offafter a short period of time.
Note:Do not use harsh chemicals, razorblades or other sharp objects to clean orremove decals from the inside of the heatedrear window as this could cause damage tothe heated rear window grid lines notcovered by the vehicle Warranty.
SETTING THE BLOWER MOTOR
SPEED
1.
Press the button on thetouchscreen
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WHAT IS AC CHARGING
Charging Basics
AC charging is the preferred method ofcharging. AC charging preserves the healthof the high voltage battery for longer highvoltage battery life.
WHAT IS DC CHARGING
DC charging allows you to charge thevehicle's high voltage battery insignificantly less time than the standardcharge method. You can charge on the gobefore the battery has exhausted all of itspower, or when traveling using the tripplanner as part of your FordPass App.
For the convenience of DC charging andtime, there is a different fee structuredepending on the charging station andnetwork you choose.
Note:Charge times could vary dependingon ambient air temperature, power level,charger type, and location in which you arecharging.
Note:The DC charging rate could bereduced to maximize the life of the battery.
CHARGING YOUR VEHICLE
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Do not allow chargingequipment to be immersed in water orliquids. Failure to follow this warningcould result in fire, serious personal injuryor death.
WARNING: Do not attempt to openthe charging equipment. Failure to followthis instruction could result in personalinjury, death or property damage.
WARNING: Do not use the chargingequipment if it is faulty or has beendamaged. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injury,death or property damage.
WARNING: Install chargingequipment in compliance with localregulations. Failure to follow this warningcould result in fire, serious personal injuryor death.
CHARGING EQUIPMENT
Understanding the Ford Mobile ChargerVideo Link
WARNING: Do not use anungrounded wall outlet. The wall outletmust be in good condition and meetup-to-date local codes. Have a qualifiedelectrician check the wall outlet, if yoususpect that it is not properly grounded.Failure to follow this instruction couldresult in electric shock, personal injury,or death.
WARNING: It is recommended thatelectrical outlets for use with yourcharging equipment be installed by alicensed, qualified electrician.Installations must comply with theprovisions of all local codes. Failure tofollow this warning could result inpersonal injury or death.
WARNING: Do NOT DROP thecontrol box or coupler.
WARNING: Do NOT use if storedoutside temperature range specified.
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