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WHAT IS DRIVER ALERT
Driver alert alerts you if it determines thatyou are becoming drowsy or if your drivingdeteriorates.
HOW DOES DRIVER ALERT
WORK
Driver Alert calculates your alertness levelbased on your driving behavior in relationto the lane markings and other factorsthrough use of the front camera sensorbehind the interior mirror.
DRIVER ALERT 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 inthe loss of control of your vehicle,personal injury or death.
WARNING: Take regular restbreaks if you feel tired. Do not wait forthe system to warn you.
WARNING: Certain driving stylesmay result in the system warning youeven if you are not feeling tired.
WARNING: In cold and severeweather conditions the system may notfunction. Rain, snow and spray can alllimit sensor performance.
WARNING: The system will notoperate if the sensor cannot track theroad lane markings.
WARNING: If damage occurs in theimmediate area surrounding the sensor,have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
WARNING: The system may notcorrectly operate if your vehicle is fittedwith a suspension kit not approved byus.
WARNING: The system may notoperate properly if the sensor is blocked.Keep the windshield free fromobstruction.
Note:If something is blocking the cameraor damaged the windshield, Driver Alert maynot function.
DRIVER ALERT LIMITATIONS
Driver alert may not function correctly if:
•The sensor cannot track the road lanemarkings.
•Your vehicle's speed is less thanapproximately 40 mph (65 km/h).
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WHAT IS SPEED SIGN
RECOGNITION
Speed sign recognition detects speed limitsigns to inform you of the current speedlimit. Detected speed signs appear in theinstrument cluster display.
HOW DOES SPEED SIGN
RECOGNITION WORK
Speed sign recognition uses a sensorbehind the interior mirror to detect speedsigns.
If your vehicle has speed sign recognitionwith navigation, stored speed sign datamay influence the indicated speed limitvalue.
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 inthe loss of control of your vehicle,personal injury or death.
WARNING: In cold and severeweather conditions the system may notfunction. Rain, snow and spray can alllimit sensor performance.
WARNING: The system may notoperate properly if the sensor is blocked.Keep the windshield free fromobstruction.
Note:Do not carry out windshield repairsin the immediate area surrounding thesensor.
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.
SPEED SIGN RECOGNITION
INDICATORS
When the system detects a speed limitsign, it appears in the instrument clusterdisplay.
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Protected ComponentRatingItem
Heated rear window.30 A76
Not used.—77
Front driver side electronicdoor.20 A78
Front passenger side elec-tronic door.20 A79
Not used.—80
Rear window washer pump.10 A81
Not used.—82
Not used.—83
Not used (spare).40 A84
Rain sensor.5 A85
Not used.—86
Not used.—87
Not used.—88
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Note:Holding the pressure washer nozzleat an angle to the vehicle's surface maydamage graphics and cause the edges topeel away from the vehicle's surface.
CLEANING CAMERA LENSES ANDSENSORS
We recommend that you only uselukewarm or cold water and a soft clothto clean the camera lens and sensors.
Note:Do not pressure wash camera lensand sensors.
CLEANING THE UNDERBODY
Flush the complete underside of yourvehicle frequently. Keep body and doordrain holes free from packed dirt.
Rear suspension components may requireregular cleaning with a power washer or athorough rinse with a strong stream ofwater if the vehicle is operated in dusty ormuddy environments. Rear leaf springs orother suspension components may emitsqueaking or popping noises whileoperating the vehicle if particles, such asdirt, rocks, or other debris, are present inthe components.
CLEANING THE INTERIOR
CLEANING THE INSTRUMENTPANEL
WARNING: Do not use chemicalsolvents or strong detergents whencleaning the steering wheel orinstrument panel to avoid contaminationof the airbag system.
We recommend that you only clean theinstrument panel and cluster lens with adamp soft cloth. Dry the area with a clean,soft cloth.
For additional information and assistance,we recommend that you contact anauthorized dealer.
Note:Avoid cleaners or polishes thatincrease the gloss of the upper portion ofthe instrument panel. The dull finish in thisarea helps protect you from undesirablewindshield reflection.
CLEANING PLASTIC
We recommend that you only use a mildsoap and water solution on a soft cloth.Dry the area with a clean, soft cloth.
CLEANING DISPLAYS ANDSCREENS
We recommend that you only use amicrofiber cloth in a circular motion toclean off the fingerprint or dust.
If dirt or fingerprints are still on the screen,apply a small amount of alcohol to thecloth and try to clean it again.
Note:Do not pour or spray alcohol onto thetouchscreen.
Note: Do not use detergent or any type ofsolvent to clean the touchscreen.
CLEANING FABRIC
WARNING: On vehicles equippedwith seat-mounted airbags, do not usechemical solvents or strong detergents.Such products could contaminate theside airbag system and affectperformance of the side airbag in a crash.
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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER
LOCATING THE VEHICLEIDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The vehicle identification number is on theleft-hand side of the instrument panel.
Note:In the illustration, XXXX isrepresentative of your vehicle identificationnumber.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATIONNUMBER OVERVIEW
The vehicle identification number containsthe following information:
World manufacturer identifier.A
Brake system, gross vehicleweight rating, restraint devicesand their locations.
B
Make, vehicle line, series, bodytype.C
Engine or motor type.D
Check digit.E
Model year.F
Assembly plant.G
Production sequence number.H
INSTALLING THE VEHICLE
IDENTIFICATION CARD
Install any devices that use radio frequencyidentification, for example, toll readers orvehicle identification cards, to the specifiedarea on the windshield.
Note:Follow the vehicle identification cardprovider's installation instructions.
Note:When installing the radio frequencyidentification device, do not block objectssuch as the rain sensor and theauto-dimming sensor.
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Automatic High Beam Control –Troubleshooting..........................................116Automatic High Beam Control –Information Messages..................................116Automatic Locking Mode...........................50Disengaging Automatic Locking Mode........50Engaging Automatic Locking Mode..............50What Is Automatic Locking Mode.................50When to Use Automatic LockingMode....................................................................50Automatic Return to Park (P).................194Automatic Return to Park (P)Limitations.......................................................194How Does Automatic Return to Park (P)Work...................................................................194What Is Automatic Return to Park(P).......................................................................194Auto Mode.......................................................139Auto Mode Indicators........................................139Switching Auto Mode On and Off................139Switching Dual Mode On and Off................140Autounlock........................................................81Autounlock Requirements.................................81What Is Autounlock..............................................81Autowipers.....................................................106Adjusting the Sensitivity of the RainSensor................................................................107Autowipers Settings..........................................106What Are Autowipers.......................................106AWDSee: All-Wheel Drive.........................................196
B
Battery Fuse Box..........................................320Accessing the Battery Fuse Box...................320Identifying the Fuses in the Battery FuseBox.......................................................................321Locating the Battery Fuse Box.....................320Blind Spot Assist.........................................266Blind Spot Assist Indicators...........................267Blind Spot Assist Limitations........................267How Does Blind Spot Assist Work...............267What Is Blind Spot Assist...............................266Blind Spot Information System...............271Blind Spot Information System –Troubleshooting.............................................273
Blind Spot Information SystemIndicators......................................................272Blind Spot Information SystemLimitations....................................................271Blind Spot Information SystemPrecautions..................................................271Blind Spot Information SystemRequirements..............................................271Blind Spot Information System –Troubleshooting.........................................273Blind Spot Information System –Information Messages.................................273BlueCruise Alerts.........................................254BlueCruise AutomaticCancellation...............................................254BlueCruise.......................................................251BlueCruise – Troubleshooting......................258In-Lane Repositioning......................................257Lane Change Assist..........................................255Lane Change Assist -Troubleshooting.............................................257BlueCruise Indicators.................................255BlueCruise Limitations...............................253BlueCruise Precautions..............................251BlueCruise Requirements.........................252BlueCruise Settings.....................................253BlueCruise – Troubleshooting................258BlueCruise – Information Messages..........258Bluetooth®....................................................396Body Control Module Fuse Box...............321Accessing the Body Control Module FuseBox.......................................................................321Identifying the Fuses in the Body ControlModule Fuse Box...........................................322Locating the Body Control Module FuseBox.......................................................................321Body Styling Kit Precautions...................336Body Styling Kits..........................................336Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood..........325Booster Seats..................................................45Brake Coach.....................................................131Brake Fluid Specification..........................198Brake Over Accelerator...............................197Brake Precautions.........................................197Brakes................................................................197Anti-Lock Braking System...............................197Brakes – Troubleshooting...............................198
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Brakes – Troubleshooting.........................198Brakes – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................199Brakes – Warning Lamps................................198Breaking-In.....................................................301
C
Calculating Payload....................................292Calculating the Load Limit.......................293Canceling the Set Speed...........................241Capacities and Specifications...............366Center Console - GT.....................................30Center Display Limitations.......................387Center Display Overview...........................387Center Display Precautions......................387Center Display Settings............................388Changing a Road Wheel...........................365Changing the Language.............................132Changing the Measurement Unit...........132Changing the Remote Control Battery -LHD..................................................................69Changing the Temperature Unit..............132Changing the Tire Pressure Unit.............132Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi HotspotName or Password...................................376Charge Port Indicators.................................177Charging a Device........................................160Charging a Wireless Device......................162Charging Equipment...................................168Charging Your Vehicle.................................168AC Charging..........................................................179Charging Your Vehicle –Troubleshooting.............................................189DC Charging...........................................................181Charging Your Vehicle Hints.....................189Charging Your Vehicle Precautions.......168Charging Your Vehicle –Troubleshooting........................................189Charging Your Vehicle – Frequently AskedQuestions..........................................................191Charging Your Vehicle – InformationMessages.........................................................190Charging Your Vehicle – WarningLamps................................................................189Checking MyKey System Status...............78Checking the Brake Fluid...........................197Checking the Coolant................................326
Checking the Seatbelts................................53Checking the Tire Pressures.....................351Checking the Wiper Blades......................108Children and Airbags....................................59Child Restraint Anchor Points...................38Locating the Child Restraint Lower AnchorPoints...................................................................38Locating the Child Restraint Top TetherAnchor Points...................................................39What Are the Child Restraint AnchorPoints...................................................................38Child Restraints...............................................39Child Restraint Position Information............39Child Restraints Recommendation...............40Child Safety.......................................................37Child Restraint Anchor Points.........................38Child Restraints.....................................................39Installing Child Restraints.................................40Child Safety Locks..........................................47Child Safety Precautions.............................37Cleaning Products........................................331Cleaning the Exterior...................................331Cleaning Camera Lenses andSensors.............................................................333Cleaning Chrome, Aluminium or StainlessSteel...................................................................332Cleaning Headlamps and RearLamps................................................................331Cleaning Stripes or Graphics.........................332Cleaning the Exterior Precautions................331Cleaning the Underbody.................................333Cleaning Wheels................................................332Cleaning Windows and WiperBlades................................................................332Cleaning the Interior...................................333Cleaning Carpets and Floor Mats................334Cleaning Displays and Screens....................333Cleaning Fabric...................................................333Cleaning Plastic..................................................333Cleaning Seatbelts............................................334Cleaning Storage Compartments...............334Cleaning the Instrument Panel.....................333Cleaning Vinyl.....................................................334Clearing All MyKeys.......................................78Climate Control.............................................136Auto Mode.............................................................139Climate Control Hints.................................140
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