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MENU
Under the menu setting, you can set your clock, access and make
adjustments to the display, sound and vehicle settings as well as access
settings for specific modes or the help feature.
Setting the Clock
Note:The date is set by your vehicle’s GPS; you cannot manually set the
date.
Note:If the battery has been disconnected, the vehicle needs to acquire
a GPS signal to update the clock. Once your vehicle acquires the signal,
it may take a few minutes for the update to display the correct time.
1. Press MENU > Clock.
2. Press + and to adjust the time.
From this screen, you can also make other adjustments such as 12– or
24–hour mode, activate GPS time synchronization and have the system
automatically update new time zones.
Once you update any settings they will be automatically saved.
Display Settings
To access and make adjustments to the touchscreen display, using the
touchscreen:
Press Menu > Display, then choose any of the following:
•Brightness
•Auto Dim On/Off
•Mode: Auto, Day or Night
•Edit Wallpaper
To access and make adjustments to the touchscreen display
using voice commands, press the voice button on your steering
wheel controls and when prompted, say “Display Settings”.
Uploading Photos for Your Home Screen Wallpaper
Your system allows you to upload and view up to 32 photos.
To access:
Note:You cannot load photos directly from your camera. You must
access the photos from either your USB mass storage device or from an
SD card.
To upload photos, press Menu > Display > Edit Wallpaper, then follow
the system prompts to upload your photographs.
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Valet Mode
Note:If you are locked out and need to reset the PIN, you can enter
3681 and the system unlocks.
Valet mode allows you to lock the system so that none of your
information on the system can be accessed until it is unlocked with the
correct PIN.
1. Press Menu > Vehicle > Valet Mode.
2. Select Enable Valet Mode.
3. When prompted, enter a four-digit PIN.
After you press Continue, the system is locked until the correct PIN is
entered again.
Changing Your Door Keypad Code (If Equipped)
To change the keypad code for your keyless entry keypad system:
1. Press Menu > Vehicle > Edit Door Keypad Code.
2. Enter your current factory code, then, when prompted, enter your
new code.
Active Park Assist (If Equipped)
When activated, your system will display directions for you regarding the
active park assist process.
For complete information on this system, please refer toActive park
assistin theDriving Aidschapter.
Settings
Access and adjust system settings, voice features, as well as phone,
navigation and wireless settings. Some of these settings can also be
accessed with regard to their specific modes (i.e., phone and media).
System Settings
Press Menu > Settings > System, then select from the following:
System settings
Language Distance Units
Temperature Units System Prompt Volume
Touchscreen Beeps Keyboard Layout
Install Applications Master Reset
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K.Driver settings:Depending on your vehicle and option package, you
may have the following features:
•Touch the red or blue arrow to increase or decrease the temperature.
•Touch the heated seat icon to control the heated seat (if equipped).
Refer to the Seats chapter.
•Touch the cooled seat icon to control the cooled seat (if equipped).
Refer to the Seats chapter.
•Touch and hold MyTemp to select a temperature you would like the
vehicle to remember and maintain for you.
•Touch the heated steering wheel icon (if equipped) to warm the
steering wheel.
Note:If your vehicle is equipped with a wood-trimmed steering wheel,
is does not heat between the 10 o’clock and 2 o’clock positions.
Climate Control Voice Commands
The following voice commands are available at the main menu
level of a voice session. For example, press the voice button and
after the prompt, “Say a command”; say any of the following
commands:
Climate control voice commands
“Climate automatic”
“Climate my temperature”
“Climate off”
“Climate on”
“Climate temperature <15.5–29.5> degrees”
“Climate temperature <60–85> degrees”
“Help”
There are additional climate control commands but in order to access
them, you have to say “Climate” first, then when the system is ready to
listen, you may say any of the following commands:
Additional climate control voice commands
“Automatic” “Panel floor on”
“A/C off” “Panel on”
“A/C on” “Rear defrost off”
“Defrost off” “Rear defrost on”
“Defrost on” “Recirc off”
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When you select: You can:
Traffic Preferences Choose how you want the system to handle
traffic problems along your route.
Automatic: Have the system reroute you to
avoid traffic incidents that develop and impact
the current route (no notification is
provided).
Manual: Have the system always provide a
traffic alert notification for traffic incidents
along the planned route. You have a choice to
accept or ignore the notification before the
route deviation is made.
Turn on certain, or all, traffic icons on the
map (road work, incidents, accidents, closed
roads, etc.).
Avoid Areas Choose areas which you want the system to
avoid when calculating a route for you. Press
Add to select a category.
Once you make a selection, the system tries
to avoid the area(s) if possible for all routes.
To delete a selection, choose the listing on the
screen; when the screen changes to Avoid
Areas Edit, press Delete at the bottom right
of the screen.
Map Mode
Press the green bar in the upper right area of the touchscreen to view
map mode. Map mode shows advanced viewing comprised of both 2D
city maps as well as 3D landmarks (when available).
2D city mapsshow detailed outlines of buildings, visible land use and
land elements and detailed railway infrastructure for the most essential
cities around the globe. These maps also contain features such as town
blocks, building footprints, and railways.
3D landmarksappear as clear, visible objects which are typically
recognizable and have a certain tourist value. The 3D landmarks appear
in 3D map mode only.
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911 Assist™ ...................... 446, 523
A
ABS (see Brakes) ..................... 235
Accessing and using your
USB port .................................... 502
Accessing call history/phone
book during active call ............. 435
Accessing your calendar .......... 523
Accessing your media menu
features ...................................... 458
Accessing your phone menu
features ...................................... 436
Accessory delay ........................ 107
Active call menu options ......... 435
Active Park Assist ..................... 244
Adaptive Cruise Control ........... 254
Adding (pairing) a phone ........ 510
Advanced menu options ... 445, 464
Advanced menu options
(prompts, languages, defaults,
master reset, installing
applications) .............................. 445
Airbag supplemental restraint
system .......................................... 51
and child safety seats .............. 52
description ................................ 51
disposal ...................................... 60
driver airbag .............................. 51
passenger airbag ....................... 51
side airbag ........................... 51, 55
Air cleaner filter ............... 341, 397
Air conditioning ........................ 158
manual heating and air
conditioning system ............... 158All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road ......................... 227
Ambient mood/lighting ............. 528
Ambulance packages .................. 16
AM/FM ....................................... 487
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) .............................. 235
Anti-theft system .................. 86, 89
arming the system .............. 86, 89
disarming a triggered system .. 89
Audio system
Single CD ................ 146, 150–151
Audio system
(see Radio) ................ 146, 150–151
Automatic transmission ............ 220
fluid, adding .................... 333–334
fluid, checking ................ 333–334
fluid, refill capacities .............. 393
fluid, specification .................. 393
Selectshift (SST) .................... 223
Auxiliary Input Jack ................. 498
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) .. 152
Auxiliary powerpoint ................ 199
A/V inputs .......................... 154, 507
Axle
lubricant specifications .......... 393
refill capacities ........................ 393
B
Battery ....................................... 337
acid, treating emergencies ..... 337
jumping a disabled battery .... 302
maintenance-free .................... 337
replacement, specifications ... 397
servicing .................................. 337
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Blind Spot Information
System ....................................... 268
Booster seats ............................... 23
Brakes ........................................ 234
anti-lock ................................... 235
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ............... 235
brake warning light ................ 235
fluid, checking and adding .... 336
fluid, refill capacities .............. 393
fluid, specifications ................. 393
lubricant specifications .......... 393
parking .................................... 235
shift interlock .......................... 224
trailer ....................................... 292
C
Capacities for refilling
fluids .......................................... 393
Car2UHome Automation
System ....................................... 189
Cargo net ................................... 279
CD .............................. 146, 150–151
CD player .......................... 144, 501
CD voice commands ................. 501
Cell phone use ............................ 16
Changing a tire ......................... 383
Child safety restraints .......... 30, 32
Child safety seats
attaching with tether
straps ......................................... 32
automatic locking mode
(retractor) ................................. 40
LATCH ....................................... 30
Child safety seats -
booster seats ............................... 23
Cleaning the touchscreen ........ 475Cleaning your vehicle ............... 350
engine compartment .............. 352
instrument panel .................... 354
interior ..................................... 353
plastic parts ............................ 351
washing .................................... 350
waxing ..................................... 352
wheels ...................................... 355
wiper blades ............................ 353
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) .......... 158
Climate voice commands ......... 538
Clock .................................. 146, 527
Collision Warning System ......... 273
Console ...................................... 202
overhead .................................. 203
rear .......................................... 202
Coolant
checking and adding .............. 328
refill capacities ........................ 393
specifications .......................... 393
Cross Traffic Alert .................... 268
Cruise control ........................... 253
Customer Assistance ................ 300
Ford Extended Service
Plan .................................. 403, 406
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada .............. 309
Getting roadside assistance ... 300
Getting the service you
need ......................................... 305
Ordering additional owner’s
literature ................................. 311
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ................................... 309
Customizing your home
screen ........................................ 474
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Defrost ....................... 158, 160, 162
rear window ............................ 166
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid .................................. 333–334
engine oil ................................. 327
Display settings ......................... 527
Driver alert ................................ 262
Driving under special
conditions .................. 225, 229, 231
sand ......................................... 230
snow and ice ........................... 232
through water ................. 231, 297
Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) ................. 160, 162
E
Electronic message center ....... 122
Electronic stability control ...... 238
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting .......................... 302
running out of fuel ................. 213
Emergency brake
(see Parking brake) .................. 235
Emission control system .......... 217
End user license agreement .... 551
Engine ........................................ 392
cleaning ................................... 352
fail-safe cooling ....................... 332
idle speed control ................... 337
lubrication specifications ....... 393
refill capacities ........................ 393
service points .................. 325–326
Engine block heater ................. 208Engine oil
checking and adding .............. 327
dipstick .................................... 327
filter, specifications ................ 397
refill capacities ........................ 393
specifications .......................... 393
Event data recording .................. 12
Exhaust fumes .......................... 208
F
Fail safe cooling ........................ 332
Fleet MyKey programming ........ 69
Flexible Fuel Vehicle
(FFV) ......................................... 210
Floor mats ................................. 298
Fluid capacities ......................... 393
Fuel
cap ........................................... 215
capacity ................................... 393
choosing the right fuel ........... 211
filler funnel ............................. 213
filling your vehicle with fuel .. 215
filter, specifications ........ 336, 397
fuel pump shut-off .................. 302
octane rating ........................... 392
running out of fuel ................. 213
safety information relating to
automotive fuels ..................... 210
Fuel and distance computer .... 125
outside temperature
indicator .................................. 125
to empty indicator .................. 125
trip distance ............................ 125
trip/reset button ..................... 125
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) ................................. 210–211
Fuses .......................... 313–314, 319
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Garage door opener .................. 189
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............ 215
Gauges ............................... 114–115
odometer ................................. 125
trip odometer .......................... 125
H
Hazard flashers ......................... 301
HD Radio™ ............................... 489
Headlamps
aiming ...................................... 342
bulb specifications .................. 349
flash to pass .............................. 98
high beam ......................... 98, 101
Head restraints ......................... 169
Heated steering wheel .............. 536
Heating ...................... 158, 160, 162
Help ............................................ 535
Hill descent mode ..................... 240
Hill start assist .......................... 226
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................ 193
Home screen ............................. 474
Hood .......................................... 324
How to use voice commands ... 481
I
Ignition ............................... 205, 392
Illuminated visor mirror ... 111–112
Information displays ................. 122
Infotainment display ................. 479Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................ 219
Instrument panel
cleaning ................................... 354
cluster ...................................... 115
Intelligent Access Key ................ 62
J
Jack ............................................ 383
positioning ............................... 383
storage ..................................... 383
Joining two calls
(multiparty/conference call) .... 435
Jump-starting your vehicle ...... 302
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ..................................... 78
keypad ....................................... 84
locking and unlocking doors .... 85
programming entry code ......... 84
Keys ....................................... 62, 86
positions of the ignition ......... 205
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................ 349
headlamps, flash to pass .......... 98
interior lamps ................. 103–104
Lane keeping system ................ 264
LATCH anchors ........................... 30
Liftgate ............................ 76, 80–81
Lights, warning and indicator .. 115
Listening to music .................... 486
Loading instructions ................. 287
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Loading pictures ....................... 527
Load limits ................................. 280
Locks
autolock ..................................... 78
childproof .................................. 36
doors .......................................... 75
Lubricant specifications ........... 393
Lug nuts .................................... 391
M
Making and receiving calls ....... 510
MAP DVD - Loading and
Unloading .................................. 510
Map icons .................................. 546
Map mode .................................. 545
Map preferences ....................... 544
Map updates .............................. 549
Media Bluetooth menu options
(adding, connecting, deleting,
turning on/off) .......................... 463
Message center ......................... 122
warning messages ........... 126, 133
Mirrors ............................... 108, 111
fold away ................................. 108
programmable memory ............ 64
side view mirrors (power) ..... 108
Moon roof .................................. 112
Motorcraftparts .............. 350, 397
MyFord Touch™ system .......... 472
MyKey .......................................... 69
N
Navigation features ................... 539
Navigation voice commands .... 549Notifications .............................. 522
O
Overdrive ................................... 225
P
Pairing other phones ........ 432, 510
Pairing your phone ................... 509
Pairing your phone for
the first time ..................... 431, 509
Parental MyKey programming ... 69
Park Assist ................................ 244
Parking brake ............................ 235
Parts
(see Motorcraftparts) ........... 397
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ................... 53
Phone Bluetooth menu options
(adding, connecting, deleting,
turning on/off) .......................... 443
Phone redial .............................. 436
Phone settings .................. 514, 531
Phone voice commands ............ 515
Playing music (by artist,
album, genre, playlist,
tracks, similar) .......................... 461
POI categories ........................... 541
Point of Interest (POI) ............. 541
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ............................... 314
Power door locks ........................ 75
Power liftgate .............................. 81
Power mirrors ........................... 108
Powerpoint ................................ 199
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Power steering .......................... 277
Power Windows ......................... 106
Privacy information .......... 428, 478
Push button start system ......... 205
Putting a call on/off hold ......... 435
Q
Quick touch buttons ................. 548
R
Radio .......................... 146, 150–151
AM/FM ..................................... 487
Single CD ................ 146, 150–151
Radio reception ......................... 144
Radio voice commands ............. 493
Rear view camera
display ................................ 248, 528
Rear window
defroster .................... 158, 160, 162
Receiving a text
message ............................. 438, 513
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints
for children .................................. 25
Relays ................................ 313–314
Remote entry system
illuminated entry ...................... 79
locking/unlocking doors ........... 75
opening the trunk ..................... 76
replacing the batteries ............. 63
Reverse sensing system ........... 243
Roadside assistance .................. 300
Roll stability control ................. 238
Roof rack ................................... 279
Route preferences .................... 544S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............ 47
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) ......... 39, 42
Safety defects, reporting .......... 312
Safety information ............ 427, 476
Safety restraints .............. 39–40, 42
Belt-Minder............................. 43
Belt-Minder,
deactivating/activating ............. 44
extension assembly .................. 42
for adults ............................. 39–40
for children ......................... 20, 25
inflatable safety belt ................. 46
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................ 53
safety belt maintenance ........... 47
seat belt maintenance .............. 47
warning light and chime .......... 43
Safety restraints -
LATCH anchors ........................... 30
Safety seats for children ...... 20, 25
Safety Compliance
Certification Label .................... 398
Satellite Radio ................... 146, 494
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log ............. 412
SD card ...................... 154, 502, 539
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ............... 39
Seats .......................................... 178
child safety seats ................ 20, 25
climate control ........................ 177
easy access/easyout feature .. 175
front seats ............... 172–173, 176
heated ...................................... 175
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