
Introduction
About This Manual..........................................7
Symbols Glossary............................................7
Perchlorate.......................................................10
Replacement Parts Recommendation...........................................................................10
Special Notices...............................................10
Mobile Communications Equipment.............................................................................11
Environment
Protecting the Environment.......................13
Data Privacy
Data Privacy.....................................................14
Service Data.....................................................15
Event Data........................................................15
Settings Data...................................................16
Connected Vehicle Data..............................16
Mobile Device Data........................................17
Emergency Call System Data....................17
At a Glance
Instrument Panel...........................................18
Child Safety
General Information.....................................20
Installing Child Restraints..........................22
Booster Seats.................................................29
Child Restraint Positioning.........................31
Child Safety Locks.........................................32
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation.................................34
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................35
Seatbelt Height Adjustment.....................37
Seatbelt Reminder........................................37
Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance...............................................39
Seatbelt Extensions.....................................39
Personal Safety System™
Personal Safety System™........................40
Supplementary RestraintsSystem
Principle of Operation..................................41
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................42
Front Passenger Sensing System...........43
Side Airbags....................................................45
Safety Canopy™...........................................46
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator......48
Airbag Disposal.............................................49
911 Assist
What Is 911 Assist..........................................50
Emergency Call Requirements................50
Emergency Call Limitations.......................51
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on RadioFrequencies.................................................52
Remote Control..............................................52
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control..........................................................................58
Passive Key Backup Position....................58
MyKey™
Principle of Operation.................................59
Creating a MyKey..........................................60
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................61
Checking MyKey System Status...............61
Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems........................................................62
MyKey – Troubleshooting..........................62
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking...............................64
Tailgate
Tailgate Lock...................................................68
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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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USING SYNC™ WITH YOUR
PHONE
Hands-free calling is one of the mainfeatures of SYNC. While the systemsupports a variety of features, many aredependent on your cellular phone'sfunctionality. At a minimum, most cellularphones with Bluetooth wireless technologysupport the following functions:
•Answering an incoming call.
•Ending a call.
•Dialing a number.
•Redialing.
•Call waiting notification.
•Caller identification.
Other features, such as text messagingusing Bluetooth® and automaticphonebook download, arephone-dependent features.
Pairing a Phone
Wirelessly pairing your phone with SYNCallows you to make and receive hands-freecalls.
Note:Make sure to switch on the ignitionand the radio. Shift the transmission intopark (P) for automatic transmission orneutral (N) for manual transmission.
Using the Audio System
Note:To scroll through the menus, pressthe up and down arrows on your audiosystem.
1.Make sure to switch on your phone'sBluetooth® feature before starting thesearch. See your device's manual ifnecessary.
2.Press the Settings button.
3.Select Bluetooth from the menu.
4.Press the OK button.
5.Select the option to add. This startsthe pairing process.
6.When a message to begin pairingappears in the center display, searchfor SYNC on your device.
Depending on your phone's capability andyour market, the system may prompt youwith questions, such as setting the currentphone as the primary phone anddownloading your phonebook.
Using Voice Commands
Make sure to switch on yourphone's Bluetooth® featurebefore starting the search. Seeyour device's manual if necessary.
Press the voice button and whenprompted say:
Action and Descrip-tionVoice Command
Follow the instruc-tions on the centerdisplay.
Pair Phone
Phone Voice Commands
Press the voice button. You cando things like place a phone calland access text messages.When prompted, say a command. See thefollowing table for examples ofcommands.
Voice Command
___ List of Commands
Help
Call ___
Dial ___
Text Messages
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Jump Starting the Vehicle........................236
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Keyless Starting............................................143Keys and Remote Controls.........................52
L
Lane Keeping System.................................201Lighting Control...............................................77Lighting...............................................................77General Information.............................................77Load Carrying.................................................218Load Limit........................................................218Load Retaining Fixtures.............................222Locking and Unlocking................................64Lug NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................313
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Maintenance.................................................263General Information.........................................263Manual Climate Control..............................117Manual Seats.................................................126Media Hub......................................................355Message CenterSee: Information Displays.................................96MirrorsSee: Windows and Mirrors................................83Mobile Communications Equipment........11Mobile Device Data.........................................17Motorcraft Parts...........................................326MyKey – Troubleshooting...........................62MyKey™.............................................................59Principle of Operation........................................59
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Navigation......................................................387Normal Scheduled Maintenance...........419
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Off-Road Driving..........................................232
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................268Oil CheckSee: Engine Oil Check......................................266Opening and Closing the Hood..............264Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature......................................................247Overhead Console.......................................140
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Parking Aids...................................................186Principle of Operation......................................186Parking Brake..................................................176Passive Anti-Theft System.........................70Passive Key Backup Position.....................58PATSSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.....................70Perchlorate........................................................10Personal Safety System™.........................40Phone...............................................................385Power Door LocksSee: Locking and Unlocking.............................64Power Seats....................................................127Power Steering Fluid Check.....................274Power Windows..............................................83Pre-Collision Assist......................................213Protecting the Environment........................13PunctureSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................313
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Radio................................................................349Rear Axle..........................................................173Rear Occupant Alert System AudibleWarnings.......................................................133Rear Occupant Alert SystemIndicators......................................................133Rear Occupant Alert SystemLimitations....................................................132Rear Occupant Alert SystemPrecautions..................................................132Rear Occupant Alert System....................132Rear Parking Aid............................................187Rear Seat Armrest.........................................141Rear Seats.......................................................129Rear View Camera.......................................188
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