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Additives and Chemicals
Ford Motor Company recommended additives and chemicals are listed in
this book and in theWorkshop Manual.Additional chemicals or
additives not approved by Ford and are not recommended as part of
normal maintenance. Please consult yourWarranty Manualfor
complete warranty information.
Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is a normal operating characteristic and,
by itself, does not necessarily indicate a concern or that the fluid needs to
be changed. However, discolored fluids that also show signs of overheating
and/or foreign material contamination should be inspected immediately by a
qualified expert such as the factory-trained technicians at your dealership.
Your vehicle’s oils and fluids should be changed at the specified intervals or
in conjunction with a repair. Flushing is a viable way to change fluid for
many vehicle sub-systems during scheduled maintenance. It is critical that
systems are flushed only with new fluid that is the same as that required to
fill and operate the system, or using a Ford-approved flushing chemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Certain basic maintenance checks and inspections should be performed
every month or at six months intervals.
Check every month
Engine oil level
Function of all interior and exterior lights
Tires for wear and proper pressure, including spare
Windshield washer fluid level
Check every six months
Battery connections; clean if necessary
Body and door drain holes for obstructions; clean if necessary
Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength
Door weatherstrips for wear; lubricate if necessary
Hinges/latches/outside locks for proper operation; lubricate if necessary
Parking brake for proper operation
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag, safety belt) for operation
Washer spray/wiper operation; clean or replace blades as necessary
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If the icon is yellow, refer toNotificationsin theInformationsection of
this chapter.
Press to select any of the following:
•Quick Dial
•Call History
•Settings
•Phonebook
•Text Messaging
•Making and Receiving Calls
Press to select any of the following:
•My Home
•Previous Destinations
•Emergency
•Intersection
•Map
•Favorites
•Point of Interests
•Street Address
•City Center
Press to select any of the following:
•AM/FM
•CD
•BT Stereo
•SD Card
•SIRIUS
•USB
•AV I n
Press to select any of the following:
•Driver Settings
•Recirculated Air
•Auto
•Dual
•Passenger Settings
•A/C
•Defrost
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Safety information
WARNING:Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that
drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their
focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of
the vehicle. We recommend against the use of any handheld device
while driving, encourage the use of voice-operated systems when
possible and that you become aware of applicable state and local laws
that may affect use of electronic devices while driving.
•Do not attempt to service or repair SYNC. See your authorized
dealer.
•Do not operate playing devices if the power cords and/or cables are
broken, split or damaged. Carefully place cords and/or cables where
they will not be stepped on or interfere with the operation of pedals,
seats and/or compartments, or safe driving abilities.
•Do not leave playing devices in the vehicle in extreme conditions as it
could cause damage to your device. Refer to your device’s user guide
for further information.
•For your safety, some SYNCfunctions are speed dependent and
cannot be performed when the vehicle is traveling at speeds greater
than 3 mph (5 km/h).
•Ensure that you review your device’s user guide before using with
SYNC.
Speed-Restricted Features
Some features of this system may be too difficult to use while the vehicle
is in motion so they’re restricted from being modified unless the vehicle
is not moving. Some examples of these are listed below:
•Screens that are too crowded with information, such as Point of
Interest (POI) reviews and ratings, SIRIUSTravel Link™ sports
scores, movie times, ski conditions, etc.
•Any action that requires using a keyboard, such as entering a
navigation destination or editing information
•All lists are limited so the user can view fewer entries (e.g. phone
contacts, recent phone call entries)
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Privacy information
When a cellular phone is connected to SYNC, SYNCcreates a profile
within your vehicle that is linked to that cellular phone. This profile is
created in order to offer you more cellular features and to operate more
efficiently. Among other things, this profile may contain data about your
cellular phone book, text messages (read and unread), and call history,
including history of calls when your cell phone was not connected to
SYNC. In addition, if you connect a media device, SYNCcreates and
retains an index of media content supported by SYNC. SYNCalso
records a short development log of approximately 10 minutes of all
recent SYNCactivity. The log profile and other SYNCdata may be
used to improve SYNCand help diagnose any problems that may occur.
The cellular profile, media device index, and development log will remain
in the vehicle unless you delete it and are generally accessible only in the
vehicle when the cellular phone or media player is connected. If you no
longer plan to use SYNCor the vehicle, we recommend you perform a
Master Reset to erase all information stored in SYNC.
SYNCdata cannot be accessed without special equipment and access to
the vehicle’s SYNCmodule. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada
will not access SYNCdata for any purpose other than as described
absent consent, a court order, or where required by law enforcement,
other government authorities, or other third parties acting with lawful
authority. Other parties may seek to access the information
independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada. For further
privacy information, see the sections on 911 Assist™ (if equipped),
Vehicle Health Report (if equipped), and Traffic, Directions and
Information (if equipped).
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AM/FM Radio
Press the lower left corner of the touchscreen and then select
theAMorFMtab.
To change between AM and FM, just touch one of the tabs. To
change between AM1/AM AST or the FM/FM1/FM2/FM AST presets,
repeatedly touch the lower left corner of the touchscreen.
When you select: You can:
One of the memory
preset areas (on the
right side of the
screen)Save a station by pressing and holding one of
the memory preset areas. There is a brief
mute while the station is being saved, then
sound returns when it’s done.
Direct Tune Enter the desired station number when
prompted. Press Enter.
Browse View a list of all available stations. Scroll and
select the desired station.
HD Radio Turn the feature on. This enables you to
receive radio broadcasts digitally (where
available), providing free, crystal clear sound.
Refer to theHD Radio™ informationin the
following section.
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When you select: You can:
Options Adjust more audio system settings:
Sound Settingsallows you to adjust Bass,
Treble, Midrange, Balance and Fade, THX
Deep Note Demo (if equipped), DSP (if
equipped), Occupancy Mode (if equipped),
and Speed Compensated Volume settings.
Set PTY for Seek/Scanallows you to select
a category of music you would like to search
for and then choose to either seek or scan for
the stations.
RDS Text Display On/Offallows you to
always view the information broadcast by FM
stations by selecting On.
Auto Presets (AST) - Autostoreallows you
to have the system automatically store the six
strongest stations in your current location.
These do not override any presets stored in
any of the AM or FM frequency bands.
TAG Button On/Off (if available)allows
you to tag a song to download later.
When you select On, the TAG icon appears
on-screen when HD radio is active. You can
press TAG to save the information of the song
that is playing. When you plug in your
portable music player, the information is
transferred (if supported by your device).
When you are connected to iTunes, the tags
appear to remind you of the songs you’d like
to download. Refer to theHD Radio™
informationlater in this chapter.
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“TUNE”
“<530–1710>”
“AM”
“AM <530–1710>”
“AM Preset <#>”
“AM Autoset”
“AM Autoset Preset <#>”
“<87.9–107.9>”
“FM”
“FM1”
“FM2”
“FM <87.9–107.9>”
“FM Preset <#>”
“FM 1 Preset <#>”
“FM 2 Preset <#>”
“FM Autoset”
“FM Autoset Preset <#>”
“<87.9-107.9> HD <#>”*
“HD <#>”*
“FM <87.9-107.9> HD <#>”*
“Preset <#>”
“Help”
*If available
HD RadioInformation (If Available)
Note:HD Radio broadcasts are not available in all markets.
HD Radio™ technology is the digital evolution of analog AM/FM radio.
Your system has a special receiver which allows it to receive digital
broadcasts (where available) in addition to the analog broadcasts it
already receives. Digital broadcasts provide a better sound quality than
analog broadcasts with free, crystal clear audio and no static or
distortion. For more information, and a guide to available stations and
programming, please visit www.hdradio.com.
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When this feature is enabled and you are tuned to a station broadcasting
HD Radio technology, you may notice the following indicators on your
screen:
HD) logoblinks when a digital
station is being acquired and is solid
when digital audio is playing. When
this logo is available, you may also
see Title and Artist fields on-screen.
Multicast indicatorappears in FM
mode (only) if the current station is
broadcasting multiple digital
broadcasts.
The numbers that are highlighted signify available digital channels where
new or different content is available. HD1 signifies the main programming
status and is available in analog and digital broadcasts. Any additional
multicast stations (HD2–HD7) are only broadcast digitally.
Taggingallows you to save a song to download later. When
you are on an acquired HD Radio station, the TAG button is
available (provided the feature has been turned on). To use
the tag feature:
1. Press AM/FM > Options > TAG On.
2. When you hear a song you like, touch TAG.
3. The system automatically saves the song’s information and transfers it
to your portable music player (if supported) when it is connected to
the system. If your music player is connected at the time, the system
automatically transfers the tag to your player and a pop-up confirms
the transfer.
4. When you access iTuneswith your portable music player, the tags
appear to you to be reminded of the song. The system allows you to
tag up to approximately 100 songs. For a list of devices that support
tagging, refer to www.SYNCMyRide.com or www.syncmaroute.ca.
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See the following chart for potential station issues.
Potential station issues
Issue Cause Action
Echo, stutter, skip or
repeat in audio.
Increase or decrease
in audio volume.Poor time-alignment
by the radio
broadcaster.None - broadcast
issue.
Sound fading or
blending in and outThe radio is shifting
between analog and
digital audio.None - reception issue
that may clear up as
you continue to drive.
Audio mute delay
when selecting
HD2/HD3, multicast
preset or direct tune.The digital multicast is
not available until the
HD Radio broadcast is
decoded. Once
decoded, the audio is
available.None - this is normal
behavior. Wait until
the audio is available.
Cannot access
HD2/HD3 multicast
channel when recalling
a preset or from a
direct tuneThe previously stored
multicast preset or
direct tune is not
available in your
current reception area.None - the station is
not available in your
current location.
Text information does
not match currently
playing audioData service issue by
the radio broadcaster.Fill out the station
issue form at website
listed below.*
No text information
shown for currently
selected frequencyData service issue by
the radio broadcaster.Fill out the station
issue form at website
listed below.*
HD2–HD7 stations not
found when Scan is
pressed.Pressing Scan disables
HD2–HD7 channel
search.None - this is normal
behavior.
*http://www.ibiquity.com/automotive/report_radio_station_experiences
HD Radio™ Technology manufactured under license from iBiquity Digital
Corp. U.S. and foreign patents. HD Radio™ and the HD and HD Radio
logos are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corp. Ford Motor
Company and iBiquity Digital Corp. are not responsible for the content
sent using HD Radio technology. Content may be changed, added or
deleted at any time at the station owner’s discretion.
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“TUNE”
“<0–233>”
“<Channel Name>”
“SAT”
“SAT 1”
“SAT 2”
“SAT 3”
“Preset <#>”
“ SAT 1 Preset <#>”
“SAT 2 Preset <#>”
“SAT 3 Preset <#>”
“Help”
SIRIUSSatellite Radio Information
Note:SIRIUSreserves the unrestricted right to change, rearrange, add
or delete programming including canceling, moving or adding particular
channels, and its prices, at any time, with or without notice to you. Ford
Motor Company shall not be responsible for any such programming
changes.
SIRIUSsatellite radio is a
subscription-based satellite radio
service that broadcasts a variety of
music, sports, news, weather, traffic
and entertainment programming.
Your factory-installed SIRIUS
satellite radio system includes
hardware and a limited subscription term which begins on the date of sale
or lease of the vehicle. Refer to your authorized dealer for availability.
For more information on extended subscription terms (a service fee is
required), the online media player and a complete list of SIRIUS
satellite radio channels, and other features, please visit
www.siriusxm.com in the United States, www.sirius.ca in Canada, or call
SIRIUSat 1–888–539–7474.
Satellite radio electronic serial number (ESN):You need your ESN
to activate, modify or track your satellite radio account. The ESN is
found on the System Information Screen (SR ESN:XXXXXXXXXXXX). To
access your ESN, press the bottom left corner of the touchscreen, then
SIRIUS > Options > ESN.
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