Removing the Tailgate................................68
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System........................70
Anti-Theft Alarm...........................................70
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................72
Audio Control..................................................72
Voice Control...................................................73
Cruise Control.................................................73
Information Display Control......................74
Horn....................................................................74
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers........................................75
Autowipers.......................................................75
Windshield Washers....................................76
Lighting
General Information......................................77
Lighting Control..............................................77
Autolamps.......................................................78
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................78
Daytime Running Lamps............................79
Automatic High Beam Control.................79
Front Fog Lamps...........................................80
Direction Indicators.......................................81
Interior Lamps.................................................81
Ambient Lighting...........................................82
Cargo Lamps...................................................82
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows.............................................83
Exterior Mirrors...............................................86
Interior Mirror...................................................87
Sun Visors........................................................88
Instrument Cluster
Gauges..............................................................89
Warning Lamps and Indicators................92
Audible Warnings and Indicators............95
Information Displays
General Information....................................96
Information Messages...............................104
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control.............................117
Automatic Climate Control......................118
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate.........................................................................120
Heated Rear Window.................................122
Heated Exterior Mirrors..............................122
Cabin Air Filter...............................................122
Remote Start.................................................123
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position.................124
Head Restraints............................................124
Manual Seats................................................126
Power Seats...................................................127
Rear Seats......................................................129
Heated Seats................................................130
Rear Occupant Alert System
What is the Rear Occupant Alert System.........................................................................132
How Does the Rear Occupant AlertSystem Work.............................................132
Rear Occupant Alert System Precautions.........................................................................132
Rear Occupant Alert System Limitations.........................................................................132
Switching Rear Occupant Alert SystemOn and Off..................................................132
Rear Occupant Alert System Indicators.........................................................................133
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Power Steering Fluid Check....................274
Fuel Filter........................................................274
Charging the 12V Battery..........................274
Changing the 12V Battery.........................275
Washer Fluid Check....................................277
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................277
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................277
Adjusting the Headlamps........................278
Removing a Headlamp.............................279
Changing a Bulb..........................................279
Vehicle Care
General Information..................................284
Cleaning Products......................................284
Cleaning the Exterior.................................285
Waxing............................................................286
Cleaning the Engine..................................286
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades........................................................................287
Cleaning the Interior..................................287
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens......................288
Cleaning Leather Seats............................288
Repairing Minor Paint Damage.............289
Cleaning the Wheels.................................289
Vehicle Storage...........................................289
Wheels and Tires
General Information..................................292
Tire Care.........................................................293
Using Snow Chains...................................308
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.........309
Changing a Road Wheel...........................313
Technical Specifications..........................324
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications................................325
Motorcraft Parts..........................................326
Vehicle Identification Number...............327
Vehicle Certification Label......................328
Transmission Code Designation...........328
Capacities and Specifications...............329
Bulb Specification Chart..........................335
Connected Vehicle
What Is a Connected Vehicle..................337
Connected Vehicle Requirements........337
Connected Vehicle Limitations..............337
Connecting the Vehicle to a MobileNetwork......................................................337
Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-FiNetwork - Vehicles With: SYNC 3......337
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting -Vehicles With: Modem.........................338
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting -Vehicles With: SYNC 3..........................339
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot
Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot -Vehicles Without: SYNC.......................341
Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot -Vehicles With: SYNC 3...........................341
Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi HotspotName or Password................................342
Audio System
General Information..................................343
Audio Unit - Vehicles Without: SYNC........................................................................343
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC........345
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC 3......347
Connecting a Bluetooth® Device -Vehicles With: AM/FM/USB/Bluetooth, Vehicles Without: SYNC........................................................................348
Radio...............................................................349
Satellite Radio.............................................349
Digital Radio..................................................351
Audio Input Jack..........................................353
USB Port........................................................354
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
Lighting control. See Lighting Control (page 77).A
Direction Indicator. See Direction Indicators (page 81).B
Audio control and Voice control. See Steering Wheel (page 72).C
Instrument cluster. See Instrument Cluster (page 89).D
Cruise control switches. See Cruise Control (page 192).E
Windshield wipers. See Windshield Wipers (page 75).F
Multi-function display. See General Information (page 96).G
Upfitter switch. See Auxiliary Switches (page 409).H
Air vent.I
Hood release lever. See Opening and Closing the Hood (page 264).J
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How to Disengage the AutomaticLocking Mode
Unbuckle the combination lap andshoulder belt and allow it to retractcompletely to disengage the automaticlocking mode and turn on the vehiclesensitive (emergency) locking mode.
SEATBELT HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
WARNING: Position the seatbeltheight adjuster so that the seatbelt restsacross the middle of your shoulder.Failure to adjust the seatbelt correctlycould reduce its effectiveness andincrease the risk of injury in a crash.
To adjust the shoulder belt height:
1. Pull the locking button and slide theheight adjuster up or down.
2. Release the button and pull down on theheight adjuster to make sure it is locked inplace.
SEATBELT REMINDER
WARNING: The system will onlyprovide protection when you use theseatbelt correctly.
This system monitors all seating positionsand provides audio and graphic feedback.
This lamp illuminates and awarning tone sounds if you donot fasten your seatbelt whenyou switch the ignition on. The lamp andtone turn off when you fasten your seatbeltor about one minute has elapsed.
When the initial warning expires for thedriver, more warnings are provided for thedriver and front passenger. This lampilluminates and a warning tone sounds ifyou or your front passenger do not fastenthe seatbelt buckle and the vehicle speedexceeds 6 mph (9.7 km/h). To deactivatethe warning, see Deactivating andActivating the Belt-Minder Feature.
Note:To avoid inadvertent warnings, donot place large objects on the seat.
This lamp illuminates when youswitch the ignition on, identifyingthe number of seating positionswith fastened buckles. It illuminates againwhen a seating position changes fromunfastened to fastened.
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
MyKey allows you to program keys withrestricted driving modes to promote gooddriving habits. You can program therestrictions to all keys except one. Any keysthat you did not program are administratorkeys or admin keys.
You can use admin keys to:
•Create a MyKey with certain vehiclerestrictions.
•Program certain MyKey settings.
•Clear all MyKey restrictions.
After you program a MyKey, you can viewthe following information through theinformation display:
•The total number of admin keys andMyKeys for your vehicle.
•The total distance a MyKey drivertraveled with your vehicle.
Note:Every MyKey receives the samerestrictions and settings. You cannotprogram them individually.
Note:For vehicles equipped with apush-button start switch: When both aMyKey and an admin key are present whenyou start your vehicle, the system recognizesthe admin key only.
Standard Settings
Not every vehicle includes the featureslisted below. If your vehicle has thisequipment, then you cannot change thefollowing settings when using a MyKey:
•Seatbelt reminder or Belt-Minder™.MyKey mutes the audio system untildrivers, and in some instances,passengers, fasten their seatbelts.Note: If your vehicle includes anAM/FM radio or a very basic audiosystem, then the radio may not mute.
•Earlier low-fuel warning. The low-fuelwarning activates earlier for MyKeydrivers, giving them more time to refuel.
•Certain driver alerts, stability systemsor parking aids turn on automaticallywhen you use the MyKey system. Forexample, Blind Spot InformationSystem (BLIS), cross traffic alert, lanedeparture warning or forward collisionwarning.Note: MyKey drivers may beable to turn the lane departure warningfeature off, but this feature turns backon automatically with every new keycycle.
•Restricted touchscreen operation insome markets. For example, MyKeymay prevent manual navigationdestination input while the vehicle is inany gear other than park (P) or whenthe vehicle reaches a certain rate ofspeed.
•Satellite radio adult contentrestrictions, if this feature is availablein your market.
Optional Settings
You can configure certain vehicle featuresettings when you first create a MyKey. Youcan also change the settings afterwardwith an admin key.
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Note:Not every feature applies to everyvehicle in every market. When they areavailable for your vehicle, then they appearin the information display, providing choicesto switch them on or off, or to select a morespecific setting.
•Various vehicle speed limits so theMyKey driver cannot exceed certainspeeds. The information display showswarnings followed by an audible tonewhen the MyKey driver reaches the setspeed. You cannot override the setspeed by fully depressing theaccelerator pedal.
WARNING: Do not set MyKeymaximum speed limit to a limit that willprevent the driver from maintaining asafe speed considering posted speedlimits and prevailing road conditions. Thedriver is always responsible to drive inaccordance with local laws andprevailing conditions. Failure to do socould result in accident or injury.
•Various vehicle speed reminders soMyKey drivers know when their vehiclespeed approaches the limits. Warningsappear in the information display anda tone sounds when the MyKey driversexceed the set vehicle speed.
•The audio system's maximum volumelimits to 45% so MyKey drivers canconcentrate on the road. A messageappears in the information displaywhen MyKey drivers attempt to exceedthe limited volume. MyKey alsodisables the automatic volume control.Note: If your vehicle includes anAM/FM radio or a very basic audiosystem, then the radio may not limit.
•Always on setting. This setting forcescertain features to remain on andactive for MyKey drivers. For example,E911 or emergency assistance and thedo not disturb features stay on even ifa MyKey driver uses the feature'scontrol to switch it off. When selected,you will not be able to turn off AdvanceTrac or traction control (if your vehiclehas this feature).
CREATING A MYKEY
Use the information display to create aMyKey:
1.Insert the key you want to program intothe ignition. If your vehicle has apush-button start, place the remotecontrol into the backup slot. SeeStarting a Gasoline Engine (page143).
2.Switch the ignition on.
3.Access the main menu in theinformation display and then scrollthrough the menus to change thesettings of your MyKey. From theMyKey menu select the option CreateMyKey. See Information Displays(page 96).
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ADJUSTING THE STEERING
WHEEL
WARNING: Do not adjust thesteering wheel when your vehicle ismoving.
Note:Make sure that you are sitting in thecorrect position. See Sitting in the CorrectPosition (page 124).
1.Unlock the steering column.
2.Adjust the steering wheel to the desiredposition.
3.Lock the steering column.
AUDIO CONTROL
Type One
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MyKey
ActionMessage
You cannot program a MyKey.MyKey not Created
MyKey is active.MyKey Active DriveSafely
When switching on your vehicle and MyKey is in use, displaysthat the MyKey speed limit is on.Speed Limited to XXMPH/km/h
MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on and the vehiclespeed is approaching 81 mph (130 km/h).Near Vehicle Top Speed
You have reached the speed limit set for your MyKey.Vehicle at Top Speed ofMyKey Setting
You have an active MyKey with a programmed set speed limit.Check Speed DriveSafely
Belt-Minder turns on with a MyKey in use.Buckle Up to UnmuteAudio
With a MyKey in use, AdvanceTrac turns on.AdvanceTrac On -MyKey Setting
With a MyKey in use, traction control turns on.Traction Control On -MyKey Setting
With a MyKey in use, park aid is always on.MyKey Park Aid Cannotbe Deactivated
With a MyKey in use, lane keeping alert turns on.Lane Keeping Alert OnMyKey Setting
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