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Protecting The Environment10

Symbol Glossary11

Data Recording12

Service Data Recording12

Event Data Recording13

Perchlorate Material14

Replacement Parts Recommendation15

Scheduled Maintenance And Mechanical Repairs15

Collision Repairs15

Special Instructions16

Notice To Owners Of Pickup Trucks And Utility Type Vehicles16

Using Your Vehicle With A Snowplow16

Using Your Vehicle As An Ambulance16

Mobile Communications Equipment17

Export Unique Vehicle Specific Information17

General Information18

Recommendations For Safety Restraints For Children19

Child Seat Positioning20

Booster Seats22

Types Of Booster Seats23

Installing Child Seats25

Using Lap And Shoulder Belts25

Using Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch)31

Use Of Inboard Lower Anchors From The Outboard Seating Positions32

Using Tether Straps33

Child Safety Locks37

Principles Of Operation38

Fastening The Safety Belts40

Restraint Of Pregnant Women40

Safety Belt Locking Modes41

Vehicle Sensitive Mode41

Automatic Locking Mode42

When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode42

How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode42

How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode42

Safety Belt Height Adjustment43

Safety Belt Extension Assembly43

Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime44

Safety Belt-Minder44

Deactivating And Activating The Belt-Minder Feature45

Rear Inflatable Safety Belt46

How Does The Rear Inflatable Safety Belt System Work?47

Child Restraint And Safety Belt Maintenance48

Personal Safety System49

How Does The Personal Safety System Work?49

Supplementary Restraints System50

Sos Post-Crash Alert System51

Driver And Passenger Airbags52

Proper Driver And Front Passenger Seating Adjustment52

Children And Airbags53

Knee Airbag System (Passenger's Side Only)53

Front Passenger Sensing System54

Safety Canopy Curtain Airbags58

Crash Sensors And Airbag Indicator60

Airbag Disposal61

Keys And Remote Control62

General Information On Radio Frequencies62

Intelligent Access62

Remote Control63

Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (Ikts)63

Intelligent Access Key63

Replacing The Battery64

Intelligent Access Transmitter65

Memory Feature65

Programming Memory To The Transmitter66

Deactivating Memory From The Transmitter66

Sounding A Panic Alarm66

Remote Starting The Vehicle68

Extending The Vehicle Run Time68

Turning The Vehicle Off After Remote Starting69

Replacing A Lost Key Or Remote Control69

Non-Configurable Settings70

Configurable Settings70

Settings, Mykey70

Creating A Mykey71

Programming/Changing Configurable Settings71

Clearing All Mykeys72

Checking Mykey System Status72

Mykey Distance72

Number Of Mykey(S)72

Using Mykey With Remote Start Systems73

Remote Start, Mykey73

Troubleshooting, Mykey73

Locking And Unlocking74

Power Door Locks74

Unlocking The Doors (Two-Stage Unlock)74

Power Liftgate75

Activating Intelligent Access75

At The Front Doors75

Smart Unlocks For Integrated Keyhead Transmitter76

Smart Unlocks For Intelligent Access Keys76

Autolock Feature (If Enabled)77

Autounlock Feature (If Enabled)77

Enabling Or Disabling77

Illuminated Entry77

Illuminated Exit78

Battery Saver78

Accessory Mode Battery Saver For Intelligent Access Keys78

Manual Liftgate79

Opening And Closing The Power Liftgate80

Setting Liftgate Open Height81

To Open With The Outside Liftgate Control Button81

Obstacle Detection82

Resetting The Power Liftgate82

Securicode Keyless Entry Keypad83

Programming A Personal Entry Code83

Erasing A Personal Code84

Anti-Scan Feature84

Unlocking And Locking The Doors84

Displaying The Factory Set Code85

With Integrated Keyhead Transmitters85

With Intelligent Access Keys85

Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System86

Automatic Arming86

Automatic Disarming86

Programming A Spare Integrated Keyhead Transmitter87

Programming A Spare Intelligent Access Key88

Anti-Theft Alarm89

Arming The Alarm89

Disarming The Alarm90

Adjusting The Steering Wheel91

Power Tilt And Telescope Steering Column91

Easy Entry And Exit Feature92

To Reset The Steering Column To Its Normal Stopping Position92

Audio Control93

Voice Control93

Steering Wheel Controls93

Cruise Control94

Information Display Control94

Cluster Display Control Features95

Heated Steering Wheel95

Adjustable Pedals96

Windshield Wipers97

Rain-Sensing Wipers97

Speed-Dependent Wipers97

Wipers And Washers97

Windshield Washers98

Rear-Window Wiper And Washers98

Lighting Control99

Headlamp Flasher99

Instrument Lighting Dimmer100

Headlamp Exit Delay100

Daytime Running Lamps101

Automatic High Beam Control101

Front Fog Lamps103

Activating The System103

Manually Overriding The System103

Direction Indicators104

Interior Lamps104

Dome Lamp Control104

Front Row Map Lamps105

Second Row Dome/Map Lamps105

Second Row Dome/Courtesy Lamps106

Third Row Cargo Lamp106

Windows And Mirrors107

Power Windows107

Rear Window Buffeting107

One-Touch Down107

Overriding The Bounce-Back Feature108

Accessory Delay108

Exterior Mirrors109

Power Exterior Mirrors109

Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors109

Power-Folding Mirrors109

Heated Exterior Mirror110

Memory Mirrors110

Signal Indicator Mirrors110

Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors110

Blind Spot Information System (Blis®) With Cross Traffic Alert111

Interior Mirror111

Auto-Dimming Mirror111

Slide-On-Rod112

Dual Panel Moonroof And Power Sunscreen112

Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror112

Opening And Closing The Sunscreen113

Opening And Closing The Moonroof113

Venting The Moonroof113

Instrument Cluster114

Warning Lamps And Indicators115

Adaptive Cruise Control (Rtt)116

Airbag Readiness116

Anti-Lock Brake System116

Brake System Warning Light116

Charging System (Rtt)117

Door Ajar (Rtt)117

Engine Oil Pressure (Rtt)117

Engine Coolant Temperature (Rtt)117

Grade Assist (Rtt)118

Heads Up Display118

Hill Descent (Rtt)118

Liftgate Ajar (Rtt)118

Low Washer Fluid (Rtt)119

Parking Lamps (Rtt)119

Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power119

Speed Control (Rtt)120

Stability Control System120

Stability Control System Off120

Transmission Tow/Haul Feature (Rtt)120

Audible Warnings And Indicators121

Key In Ignition Warning Chime121

Keyless Warning Alert121

Headlamps On Warning Chime121

Information Displays Controls122

Trip Computer126

Resetting The Trip Computer126

Trip Odometer126

Distance To E126

Display Mode128

Fuel Economy130

Driver Assist130

Information Messages133

Climate Control145

Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System145

Dual Automatic Temperature Control System147

Rear Passenger Climate Controls150

General Operating Tips151

Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control152

Heated Windows And Mirrors153

Heated Rear Window153

Cabin Air Filter153

Rear Window Defroster153

Remote Start Climate Operation154

Manual Climate Systems154

Automatic Climate Systems154

Last Settings155

Heated And Cooled Devices155

Sitting In The Correct Position156

Head Restraints157

Second-Row Center Seat Head Restraint158

Second-Row Outboard Seat Head Restraints158

Third-Row Head Restraints159

Manual Seats160

Power Seat Adjustments161

Power Lumbar162

Memory Function162

Programming A Memory Position162

Recalling A Memory Position162

Recalling Memory Positions With The Remote Control163

Heated Seats164

Heated And Ventilated Seats165

Ventilated Seats166

To Operate The Ventilated Seats166

Heated And Ventilated Seat Air Filter Replacement166

Second Row Seats167

Recline Adjustment167

To Install A Filter167

Fold-Flat Seatback168

Second-Row Heated Seats168

Third Row Seats169

Third-Row Seat Access (Manual Seats)169

Third-Row Seat Access (Power Fold And Tumble Seat)172

Third-Row Seat Exit (Manual And Power Fold And Tumble Seat)172

Folding The Third-Row Manual Seat174

Unfolding The Third Row Manual Seat176

Powerfold Third-Row Seats177

Homelink Wireless Control System179

Universal Garage Door Opener (If Equipped)179

Erasing The Function Button Codes181

Reprogramming A Single Button181

Programming Homelink To A Genie Intellicode 2 Garage Door Opener181

Programing The Transmitters182

Clearing A Homelink Device183

Auxiliary Power Points184

110 Volt Ac Power Point185

Storage Compartments187

Center Console187

Rear Center Console187

Overhead Console188

Starting And Stopping The Engine189

Ignition Switch190

Keyless Starting190

Ignition Modes191

Starting A Gasoline Engine191

Vehicles With An Ignition Key192

Vehicles With Keyless Start192

Fast Restart (Vehicles With Keyless Start)192

Failure To Start193

Stopping The Engine When Your Vehicle Is Stationary193

Stopping The Engine When Your Vehicle Is Moving193

Engine Block Heater194

Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes194

Important Ventilating Information194

Using The Engine Block Heater195

Fuel And Refueling196

Safety Precautions196

Fuel Quality197

Choosing The Right Fuel197

Octane Recommendations197

Running Out Of Fuel198

Refilling With A Portable Fuel Container198

Easy Fuel No Cap Fuel System200

Fuel Consumption202

Filling The Tank202

Calculating Fuel Economy202

Emission Control System203

On-Board Diagnostics (Obd-Ii)204

Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing205

Automatic Transmission207

D (Drive) With Overdrive208

D (Drive) With Tow On208

D (Drive) With Grade Assist208

Selectshift Automatic Transmission210

Paddle Shifters210

Brake-Shift Interlock211

Automatic Transmission Adaptive Learning212

If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud Or Snow213

Hill Start Assist213

Using Hill Start Assist214

Using Your Four Wheel Drive (4Wd) System215

Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped)215

How Utility Vehicles Differ From Other Vehicles216

Driving In Special Conditions With Four-Wheel Drive (4Wd)216

Basic Operating Principles In Special Conditions216

If Your Vehicle Goes Off The Edge Of The Pavement217

If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck217

Emergency Maneuvers218

Mud And Water219

Driving On Hilly Or Sloping Terrain219

Driving On Snow And Ice220

Maintenance And Modifications221

Brake Over Accelerator222

Brake Assist222

Hints On Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes223

Parking Brake223

Traction Control224

Using Traction Control224

System Indicator Lights And Messages224

Stability Control225

Using Advancetrac With Rsc226

Terrain Response227

Terrain Management227

Hill Descent Control228

Parking Aids230

Sensing System230

Active Park Assist231

Using The Rear Sensing System231

Using Active Park Assist232

Automatic Steering Into Parking Space233

Deactivating The Park Assist Feature235

Troubleshooting The System235

The System Does Not Look For A Space235

The System Does Not Offer A Particular Space235

Rear View Camera System236

Using The Rear View Camera System237

Adjusting The Rear View Camera Settings238

Guidelines And The Centerline238

Visual Park Aid Alert240

Rear Camera Delay240

Using Cruise Control241

Switching Cruise Control On241

Setting A Speed241

Changing The Set Speed242

Canceling The Set Speed242

Resuming The Set Speed242

Switching Cruise Control Off242

Using Adaptive Cruise Control242

Setting Adaptive Cruise Control243

Following A Vehicle244

Setting The Gap Distance245

Disengaging Adaptive Cruise Control245

Overriding Adaptive Cruise Control246

Low Speed Automatic Cancellation247

Hilly Condition Usage247

Switching Off Adaptive Cruise Control247

Detection Issues247

Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available248

Blocked Sensor249

Switching To Normal Cruise Control250

Driver Alert251

Switching The System On And Off251

System Warnings251

Driving Aids251

System Display252

Resetting The System252

Lane Keeping System253

Blind Spot Information System (Blis) With Cross Traffic Alert (Cta)257

Using The Systems258

System Lights And Messages259

System Sensors260

System Limitations261

False Alerts261

Reasons For Messages Being Displayed261

Collision Warning System262

System Errors262

Switching The Systems Off And On262

Using The Collision Warning System263

Blocked Sensors264

Electric Power Steering265

Steering Tips266

Load Carrying267

Roof Racks And Load Carriers267

Adjusting The Crossbars268

Vehicle Loading – With And Without A Trailer268

Base Curb Weight268

Vehicle Curb Weight269

Cargo Weight271

Gross Axle Weight271

Gross Axle Weight Rating271

Gcwr (Gross Combined Weight Rating)273

Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight273

Steps For Determining The Correct Load Limit274

Towing A Trailer276

Load Placement276

Trailer Towing276

Trailer Sway Control277

Recommended Towing Weights277

Essential Towing Checks278

Trailer Hitch Cover279

Weight-Distributing Hitch280

Safety Chains281

Trailer Brakes281

Trailer Lamps281

Before Towing A Trailer281

When Towing A Trailer282

Launching Or Retrieving A Boat Or Personal Watercraft (Pwc)282

Transporting The Vehicle283

Wrecker Towing283

Towing The Vehicle On Four Wheels284

Emergency Towing284

Recreational Towing284

Driving Hints286

Economical Driving286

Driving Through Water287

Roadside Emergencies290

Getting Roadside Assistance290

Hazard Warning Flashers291

Fuel Cut-Off Switch291

Jump-Starting The Vehicle292

Preparing Your Vehicle292

Connecting The Jumper Cables293

Jump Starting293

Removing The Jumper Cables294

Customer Assistance295

Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)302

Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)302

Changing A Fuse303

Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color303

Fuse Specification Chart304

Power Distribution Box304

High-Current Fuses304

Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel309

Working With The Engine Off313

Working With The Engine On313

Opening And Closing The Hood314

Under Hood Overview315

2.0L Ecoboost Engine315

3.5L V6 Engine316

3.5L V6 Ecoboost Engine317

Engine Oil Dipstick318

Engine Oil Check318

Engine Shield318

Engine Coolant Check319

Adding Engine Oil319

Checking The Engine Coolant319

Adding Engine Coolant320

Recycled Engine Coolant321

Severe Climates321

Engine Fluid Temperature Management322

If You Drive In Extremely Hot Climates322

What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling323

How Fail-Safe Cooling Works323

When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated324

6F35 Transmission325

6F50/6F55 Transmission325

Automatic Transmission Fluid Check325

Moving The Air Filter Assembly (Ecoboost Engine)326

Low Fluid Level328

Correct Fluid Level328

High Fluid Level328

Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels328

Brake Fluid Check329

Power Steering Fluid Check329

Washer Fluid Check330

Battery Relearn331

Battery Management System332

Electrical Accessory Installation332

Checking The Wiper Blades333

Changing The Wiper Blades333

Air Filter Check334

Changing The Rear Window Wiper Blade334

Changing The Air Filter Element335

Adjusting The Headlamps336

Vertical Aim Adjustment336

To Adjust The Headlamps336

Changing A Bulb338

Lamp Assembly Condensation338

Replacing Headlamp Bulbs339

Replacing Hid Headlamp Bulbs339

Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal And Sidemarker Bulbs340

Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal Bulbs340

Replacing Sidemarker Bulbs340

Replacing Front Fog Lamp Bulbs341

Replacing Turn/Backup Lamp Bulbs341

Bulb Specification Chart342

Replacing Tail/Brake Lamp Bulbs342

Replacing The License Plate Lamp Bulb342

Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Bulb342

Vehicle Care344

Cleaning Products344

Cleaning The Exterior344

Stripes Or Graphics345

Exterior Chrome345

Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts345

Repairing Minor Paint Damage346

Cleaning The Engine346

Cleaning The Windows And Wiper Blades347

Cleaning The Interior348

Cleaning The Instrument Panel And Instrument Cluster Lens348

Cleaning Leather Seats349

Cleaning The Alloy Wheels350

Vehicle Storage350

Removing Vehicle From Storage352

Wheels And Tires353

Notice To Utility Vehicle, Van And Truck Owners353

Four-Wheel Drive System353

How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles354

Important Tire Information For 265/45Zr20 Sport Tires And Wheels355

Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading356

Traction Aa A B C357

Temperature A B C357

Glossary Of Tire Terminology358

Information Contained On The Tire Sidewall359

Information On P Type Tires359

Information On T Type Tires363

Location Of The Tire Label363

Inflating Your Tires364

Inspecting Your Tires And Wheel Valve Stems366

U.s. Dot Tire Identification Number367

Tire Replacement Requirements368

Safety Practices369

Highway Hazards370

Tire And Wheel Alignment370

Tire Rotation370

Summer Tires371

Using Snow Chains371

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)372

Changing Tires With A Tire Pressure Monitoring System374

Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System374

When Your Temporary Spare Tire Is Installed374

When You Believe Your System Is Not Operating Properly375

When Inflating Your Tires376

How Temperature Affects Your Tire Pressure376

Changing A Road Wheel377

Dissimilar Spare Tire And Wheel Assembly Information377

Tire Change Procedure379

Vehicle Jacking382

Stowing The Mini-Spare And Jack383

Stowing The Flat Tire384

Technical Specifications385

Wheel Lug Nut Torque385

Capacities And Specifications386

Engine Specifications386

Engine Drivebelt Routing386

Part Numbers392

Vehicle Identification Number392

Vehicle Certification Label393

Transmission Code Designation394

Ford Extended Service Plan398

Rental Car Reimbursement398

Transferable Coverage399

Audio System401

Radio Frequencies And Reception Factors401

Cd And Cd Player Information401

Mp3 Track And Folder Structure402

Myford System403

Menu Structure405

Am/Fm/Cd Premium Audio System407

Am/Fm/Cd Sony Audio System409

Hd Radio Information (If Available)410

Satellite Radio Information414

Satellite Radio Channels414

Satellite Radio Reception Factors414

Sirius Satellite Radio Service414

Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (Esn)415

Auxiliary Input Jack416

Sync Owner Account420

Driving Restrictions420

Privacy Information421

When Using Sync421

Using Voice Recognition422

Initiating A Voice Session422

System Interaction And Feedback422

Adjusting The Interaction Level423

Helpful Hints424

Using Sync With Your Phone424

Pairing A Phone For The First Time425

Pairing Subsequent Phones425

Phone Voice Commands426

Phone Book Commands427

Making Calls428

Receiving Calls428

Phone Options During An Active Call428

Accessing Features Through The Phone Menu430

Text Messaging431

Receiving A Text Message432

Sending, Downloading And Deleting Your Text Messages432

Pre-Defined Text Message Options433

Accessing Your Phone Settings434

System Settings436

Bluetooth Devices Menu Options436

Advanced Menu Options437

Sync Applications And Services439

Setting 911 Assist On440

In The Event Of A Crash441

911 Assist May Not Work If441

911 Assist Privacy Notice441

Vehicle Health Report442

Vehicle Health Report Options443

Vehicle Health Report Privacy Notice443

Sync Services: Traffic, Directions & Information (Tdi)444

Connecting To Sync Services Using Voice Commands445

Connecting To Sync Services Using The Phone Menu445

Receiving Turn-By-Turn Directions445

Disconnecting From Sync Services446

Using Sync With Your Media Player447

Connecting Your Digital Media Player Via The Usb Port447

To Connect Using Voice Commands447

To Connect Using The System Menu447

What's Playing?448

Media Voice Commands448

Voice Command Guide450

Media Menu Features451

Accessing Your Play Menu453

Troubleshooting458

Myford Touch® (If Equipped)466

Entertainment468

Using The Touch-Sensitive Controls On Your System469

Cleaning The Touchscreen Display469

Safety Information470

Speed-Restricted Features470

Infotainment Display472

Voice Recognition473

How To Use Voice Commands With Your System474

Accessing A List Of Available Commands475

Voice Settings475

Voice Command List475

Using Voice Commands With The Touchscreen Options476

Voice Settings Using Voice Commands476

Confirmation Prompts476

Phone/Media Candidate Lists476

Browsing Device Content477

Listening To Music477

Memory Presets479

Hd Radio Reception And Station Troubleshooting482

Potential Reception Issues482

Radio Voice Commands484

Satellite Radio Voice Commands487

Sirius Satellite Radio Information488

Potential Satellite Radio Reception Issues488

Sirius Troubleshooting Tips489

Cd Voice Commands491

Sd Card Slot And Usb Port491

Playing Music From Your Device492

Sd Card And Usb Voice Commands493

Supported Media Players, Formats And Metadata Information495

Bluetooth Audio495

Bluetooth Audio Voice Commands495

Phone Features498

Pairing Your Phone For The First Time499

Phone Menu Options500

Composing A Text Message502

Internet Data Connection504

Manage Phonebook504

Roaming Warning504

Information Menu505

Connecting To Sync Services Using The Touchscreen507

Sync Services Quick Tips508

Sync Services Voice Commands509

Sirius Travel Link (If Equipped And If Activated)509

Traffic On Route And Traffic Nearby510

Sirius Travel Link Voice Commands511

Travel Link Voice Commands511

To Make Sure That 911 Assist Works Properly514

Vehicle Health Report (If Equipped, United States Only)515

Making A Report516

Uploading Photos For Your Home Screen Wallpaper518

Ambient Lighting519

Rear View Camera520

Enable Valet Mode520

Wireless & Internet525

Climate Features528

Climate Control Voice Commands530

Additional Climate Control Voice Commands530

Navigation System531

Setting A Destination532

Destination Selections532

Point Of Interest (Poi) Categories533

Cityseekr (If Available)534

Setting Your Navigation Preferences535

Map Preferences535

Route Preferences536

Navigation Preferences536

Traffic Preferences536

Quick-Touch Buttons539

Set As Waypoint539

Save To Favorites539

View/Edit Route540

Navigation Map Updates540

Navigation Voice Commands541

One-Shot Destination Street Address542

Scheduled Maintenance562

General Maintenance Information562

Why Maintain Your Vehicle?562

Why Maintain Your Vehicle At Your Dealership?562

Protecting Your Investment563

Additives And Chemicals563

Oils, Fluids And Flushing564

Owner Checks And Services564

Check Every Month564

Check Every Six Months564

Multi-Point Inspection565

Normal Scheduled Maintenance And Log567

Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor567

Other Maintenance Items569

Maintenance Schedule Log570

Special Operating Conditions573

Engine Coolant Change Log578

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