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AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROL
HOW DOES AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAMCONTROL WORK
Automatic high beam control turns the highbeams on if it is dark enough and no othertraffic is present. If it detects an approachingvehicle’s headlamps or tail lamps, or streetlighting ahead, the system turns the highbeams off.
A camera sensor, centrally mounted behindthe windshield of your vehicle, continuouslymonitors conditions to turn the high beamson and off.
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AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROLLIMITATIONS
The system turns the high beams off if anyof the following occur:
•You switch the system off.
•You set the lighting control to anyposition except autolamps.
•The ambient light level is high enoughthat you do not require high beams.
•The system detects an approachingvehicle's headlamps or a leadingvehicle's tail lamps.
•The system detects severe rain, snow orfog.
•The system detects street lighting.
•The camera has reduced visibility.
•The vehicle speed falls belowapproximately 19 mph (30 km/h).
SWITCHING AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAMCONTROL ON AND OFF
1.Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2.Press Vehicle Settings.
3.Press Lighting.
4.Switch Auto Highbeam on or off.
AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROLINDICATORS
Illuminates to confirm when thesystem is ready to assist.
OVERRIDING AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAMCONTROL
Push the lever away from you to switch thehigh beam on.
Push the lever away from you again to switchthe high beams off.
Push the lever away from you for a third timeto switch automatic high beam control backon.
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Without glare free lighting.A
With glare free lighting.B
GLARE FREE LIGHTING PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: The system does notrelieve you of your responsibility to drivewith due care and attention. You may needto override the system if it does not adaptthe light.
WARNING: The system may notadapt the lighting to avoid glare if the lightsof oncoming vehicles are hidden byobstacles such as guard rails.
WARNING: You may need tooverride the system when approachingother road users.
WARNING: You may need tooverride the system during inclementweather.
WARNING: Do not use the system inpoor visibility, for example fog, heavy rain,spray or snow.
GLARE FREE LIGHTINGREQUIREMENTS
The system turns on if all of the followingoccur:
•You switch the system on.
•You set the lighting control to theautolamps position.
•The ambient light level is low enough.
•Your vehicle speed is greater thanapproximately 32 mph (52 km/h).
The system adapts the lighting to avoid glareif all of the following occur:
•You switch the system on.
•You set the lighting control to theautolamps position.
•The system detects an approachingvehicle's headlamps or rear lamps.
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Brake System
It illuminates when you apply theparking brake and the ignition ison. If it illuminates when yourvehicle is moving, make sure theparking brake is released. If theparking brake is released, this indicates lowbrake fluid level or the brake system requiresservice. Have your vehicle checked as soonas possible.
Note:Indicators may vary depending onregion.
Door Ajar
It illuminates when you switch theignition on and remains on if anydoor is open.
Electric Parking Brake
It illuminates or flashes when theelectric parking brake requiresservice.
Engine Coolant Temperature
If it illuminates, safely stop yourvehicle and switch your vehicle off.
Fasten Seatbelt
It illuminates and a tone soundsuntil you fasten the seatbelts.
Hood Ajar
It illuminates when the ignition ison and the hood is not completelyclosed.
Liftgate Ajar
It illuminates when the ignition ison and the liftgate is notcompletely closed.
Low Beam Warning
It illuminates when the low beamheadlamp requires service. Havethe system checked as soon aspossible.
Low Fuel Level
It illuminates when the fuel level islow.
Low Tire Pressure
It illuminates when your tirepressure is low. If illuminated,check your tire pressure as soonas possible. If it begins to flash at anytime,have the system checked as soon aspossible.
Low Washer Fluid Level
It illuminates when the washer fluidis low.
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Cruise Control (If Equipped)
See Instrument Cluster (page 142).
Front Fog Lamp
See Exterior Lighting (page 120).
Headlamp High Beam
See Exterior Lighting (page 120).
Hill Descent Control
See Hill Descent Control (page250).
Hill Start Assist
See Hill Start Assist (page 242).
Lane Centering
See Lane Centering (page 279).
Lane Keeping System
See Lane Keeping System (page300).
Parking Lamps
See Exterior Lighting (page 120).
Pre-Collision Assist
See Pre-Collision Assist (page 321).
Rear Fog Lamp
See Exterior Lighting (page 120).
Stability and Traction Control
See Stability Control (page 247).See Traction Control (page 245).
Turn Signal
See Exterior Lighting (page 120).
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All electrical circuits and accessories areoperational and the warning lamps andindicators illuminate.
Note:Your vehicle has a battery saverfeature that shuts your vehicle off when itdetects a certain amount of battery drain, orafter approximately 30 minutes of inactivityin accessory mode.
Note:The system may not function if theremote control is close to metal objects orelectronic devices, for example keys or acell phone.
Note:You need a valid key inside yourvehicle to switch the ignition on and start theengine.
STARTING THE ENGINE
STARTING A GASOLINE ENGINE
Before starting your vehicle, check thefollowing:
•Make sure that the headlamps andelectrical accessories are off.
•Make sure that the parking brake is on.
•Make sure that the transmission is in park(P).
1.Fully press the brake pedal.
Note:Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
2.Press the push button ignition switch.
Note:The engine may continue cranking forup to 15 seconds or until it starts.
Note:The engine takes longer to start atlower temperatures. It may crank for severalseconds when very cold.
RESTARTING THE ENGINE AFTERSTOPPING IT
The system allows you to start the enginewithin 10 seconds of switching it off, even ifit does not detect a valid passive key.
Within 10 seconds of switching the engineoff, fully press the brake pedal and press thepush button ignition switch. After 10 seconds,you can no longer start the engine if thesystem does not detect a valid passive key.
When you start the engine, it remains runninguntil you press the push button ignitionswitch, even if your vehicle does not detecta valid passive key. If you open and close adoor when the engine is running, the systemsearches for a valid passive key.
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WHAT IS SPEED SIGN
RECOGNITION
Speed sign recognition detects speed limitsigns to inform you of the current speed limit.Detected speed signs appear in theinstrument cluster display.
HOW DOES SPEED SIGN
RECOGNITION WORK
Speed sign recognition uses a sensor behindthe interior mirror to detect speed signs.
If your vehicle has speed sign recognitionwith navigation, stored speed sign data mayinfluence the indicated speed limit value.
SPEED SIGN RECOGNITION
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: You are responsible forcontrolling your vehicle at all times. Thesystem is designed to be an aid and doesnot relieve you of your responsibility todrive with due care and attention. Failureto follow this instruction could result in theloss of control of your vehicle, personalinjury or death.
WARNING: In cold and severeweather conditions the system may notfunction. Rain, snow and spray can all limitsensor performance.
WARNING: The system may notoperate properly if the sensor is blocked.Keep the windshield free from obstruction.
Note:Do not carry out windshield repairs inthe immediate area surrounding the sensor.
Note:If your vehicle has a suspension kitnot approved by Ford, the system may notcorrectly function.
Note:The system may not detect all speedsigns and may incorrectly read signs.
Note:Always fit our original parts whenreplacing headlamp bulbs. Other bulbs mayreduce system performance.
SPEED SIGN RECOGNITION
LIMITATIONS
Speed sign recognition may not operatecorrectly due to:
•Outdated map data.
•Incorrect recognition of speed limits bythe sensor of signs on parallel roads orexit ramps.
•Missed recognition of faded, dirty, ordistorted signs.
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2.Connect the other end of the positive (+)jumper cable to the positive (+) terminalof the booster vehicle battery.
3.Connect the negative (-) jumper cable tothe negative (-) terminal of the boostervehicle battery.
4.Make the final connection of the negative(-) jumper cable to an exposed metal partof the disabled vehicle's engine, asshown in the following illustration, awayfrom the battery and fuel injectionsystem, or connect the negative (-)jumper cable to a ground connectionpoint if available.
Starting the Engine
1.Start the engine of the booster vehicleand moderately rev the engine, or gentlypress the accelerator to keep the enginespeed between 2000 and 3000 RPM, asshown in your tachometer.
2.Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.
3.Once you start the disabled vehicle, runboth vehicle engines for an additionalthree minutes before disconnecting thejumper cables.
Removing the Jumper Cables
Remove the jumper cables in the reverseorder that they were connected.
Note:Do not switch the headlamps on whendisconnecting the cables. The peak voltagecould blow the bulbs.
POST-CRASH ALERT SYSTEM
WHAT IS THE POST-CRASH ALERTSYSTEM
The system helps draw attention to yourvehicle in the event of a serious impact.
HOW DOES THE POST-CRASH ALERTSYSTEM WORK
The system is designed to turn the hazardflashers on, turn the courtesy lamps on,intermittently sound the horn and unlock alldoors in the event of a serious impact thatdeploys an airbag or the seatbeltpretensioners.
POST-CRASH ALERT SYSTEMLIMITATIONS
Depending on applicable laws in the countryyour vehicle was built for, the horn does notsound in the event of a serious impact.
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