Setting the Blower Motor Speed
Touch up or down to increase ordecrease the volume of air thatcirculates in your vehicle.
Setting the Temperature
Touch up or down on the left-handtemperature control to set the left-handtemperature.
Note:This control also adjusts theright-hand side temperature when youswitch off dual zone mode.
Touch up or down on the right-handtemperature control to set the right-handtemperature.
Switching Auto Mode On and Off
Touch the button to switch onautomatic operation, then setthe temperature.
The system adjusts the blower motorspeed, air distribution, air conditioningoperation, and outside or recirculated airto reach and maintain the temperature youhave set.
Switching the Air Conditioning Onand Off
A pop-up appears on the screento display the air conditioningoptions.
MAX A/C: Touch the button to activateand maximize cooling. The driver andpassenger temperatures are set to LO,recirculated air flows through theinstrument panel vents, air conditioningautomatically turns on and the fanautomatically adjusts to the highest speed.
A/C: Touch to switch the air conditioningon or off. Use A/C with recirculated air toimprove cooling performance andefficiency.
Note:In certain conditions, such asmaximum defrost, the air conditioningcompressor may continue to operate eventhough you switch off the air conditioning.
Switching the Climate Control Onand Off
Touch the button.
Switching the Climate ControlledSeats On and Off
Touch the button to cyclethrough the various climatecontrolled seat settings.
Switching Dual Zone Mode On andOff
Touch the button to switch ontemperature control for theright-hand side of the vehicle.
Switching the Heated ExteriorMirrors On and Off
Touch the button.
Switching the Heated WindshieldOn and Off
Touch the button to clear thewindshield of thin ice and fog.The heated windshield turns offafter a short period of time.
Switching the Heated RearWindow On and Off
Touch the button to clear therear window of thin ice and fog.
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Switching the Heated Seats Onand Off
Touch the button to cyclethrough the various heatsettings.
Switching the Heated SteeringWheel On and Off
Touch the button.
Switching Maximum AirConditioning On and Off
Touch the button for maximumcooling.
Recirculated air flows through theinstrument panel air vents, air conditioningturns on and the blower motor adjusts tothe highest speed.
Switching Maximum Defrost Onand Off
Touch the button for maximumdefrosting.
Air flows through the windshield air vents,and the blower motor adjusts to thehighest speed.
You can also use this setting to defog andclear the windshield of a thin covering ofice.
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.
Note:Depending on your region, airconditioning turns on.
Switching Recirculated Air On andOff
Touch the button to switchbetween outside air andrecirculated air.
The air currently in the passengercompartment recirculates. This mayreduce the time needed to cool the interior,when used with A/C, and reduce unwantedodors from entering your vehicle.
Note: Recirculated air may turn off, orprevent you from switching on, in all air flowmodes except MAX A/C to reduce the riskof fogging. Recirculation may also turn onand off in various air distribution controlcombinations during hot weather to improvecooling efficiency.
Switching the Ventilated Seats Onand Off
Touch the button to cyclethrough the various ventilatedseat settings.
Accessing Rear Climate Controls
Touch the button to accessadditional controls for the rearclimate system.
Rear Climate Control LockIndicator
Touch the button.
When on, you can only operatethe rear passenger settingsthrough the front controls.
Switching Rear Auto Mode On andOff
Touch the button to switch onrear automatic operation, thenset the temperature.
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Changing a Road Wheel............................313Changing the 12V Battery..........................275Changing the Engine Air Filter.................267Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi HotspotName or Password...................................342Changing the Wiper Blades......................277Charging the 12V Battery...........................274Checking MyKey System Status................61Checking the Wiper Blades......................277Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance.................................................39Child Restraint Positioning..........................31Child Safety......................................................20General Information............................................20Child Safety Locks..........................................32Cleaning Leather Seats.............................288Cleaning Products.......................................284Cleaning the Engine...................................286Cleaning the Exterior..................................285Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens........................288Cleaning the Interior...................................287Cleaning the Wheels..................................289Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades...........................................................287Clearing All MyKeys........................................61Climate............................................................382Climate Control...............................................117Cold Weather Precautions.......................232Connected Vehicle.......................................337Connecting the Vehicle to a MobileNetwork............................................................337Connected Vehicle Data...............................16Connected Vehicle Limitations...............337Connected Vehicle Requirements.........337Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting -Vehicles With: Modem............................338Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting -Vehicles With: SYNC 3............................339Connecting a Bluetooth® Device -Vehicles With: AM/FM/USB/Bluetooth,Vehicles Without: SYNC........................348Connecting the Vehicle to a MobileNetwork........................................................337Connecting FordPass to the Modem..........337Enabling and Disabling the Modem............337What Is the Modem...........................................337
Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-FiNetwork - Vehicles With: SYNC 3.......337Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check...........................269Crash and Breakdown Information........241Automatic Crash Shutoff.................................241Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......48Creating a MyKey...........................................60Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot -Vehicles With: SYNC 3.............................341Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot -Vehicles Without: SYNC..........................341Cross Traffic Alert........................................209Cruise Control..................................................73Principle of Operation.......................................192Cruise controlSee: Using Cruise Control................................192Customer Assistance.................................242Customer Information...............................426
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Data Privacy......................................................14Daytime Running Lamps.............................79Declaration of Conformity.......................456Digital Radio...................................................351Direction Indicators........................................81Doors and Locks.............................................64Driver Alert.....................................................200Driver and Passenger Airbags....................42Driving Aids....................................................200Driving Hints....................................................231Driving Through Water...............................233DRLSee: Daytime Running Lamps.........................79
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Economical Driving......................................231Electromagnetic Compatibility..............428Electronic Locking Differential.................173Emergency Call Limitations........................51Emergency Call Requirements.................50Emergency Call System Data.....................17Emission Law..................................................157End User License Agreement...................431Engine Block Heater....................................146Engine Coolant Check...............................269
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