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Adjusting the Pre-Collision AssistSettings
You can adjust the following settings byusing the touchscreen controls in thepre-collision assist menu:
•Change alert and distance alertsensitivity to one of three possiblesettings.
•Switch distance indication and alert onor off.
•If required, switch automaticemergency braking on or off.
•If required, switch the entirepre-collision assist feature on or off.
•If required, switch evasive steeringassist on or off.
Note:Automatic emergency braking andevasive steering turn on every time youswitch the ignition on.
Note:If your vehicle has a radar sensor, werecommend that you switch the system offif you install a snow plow or similar objectin such a way that it may block the radarsensor. Your vehicle remembers the selectedsetting across key cycles.
Note:If you switch automatic emergencybraking off, evasive steering assist switchesoff.
LOCATING THE PRE-
COLLISION ASSIST SENSORS
Camera.1
Radar sensor (if equipped).2
If a message regarding a blocked sensoror camera appears in the informationdisplay, something is obstructing the radarsignals or camera images. If your vehiclehas a radar sensor, it is behind the fasciacover in the center of the lower grille. Witha blocked sensor or camera, the systemmay not function, or performance mayreduce. See Pre-Collision Assist –Information Messages (page 291).
Note:Proper system operation requires aclear view of the road by the camera. Haveany windshield damage in the area of thecamera's field of view repaired.
Note:If something hits the front end of yourvehicle or damage occurs and your vehiclehas a radar sensor, the radar sensing zonecould change. This could cause missed orfalse vehicle detections. Have your vehicleserviced to have the radar checked forproper coverage and operation.
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Note:If your vehicle detects excessive heatat the camera or a potential misalignmentcondition, a message could display in theinformation display indicating temporarysensor unavailability. When operationalconditions are correct, the messagedeactivates. For example, when the ambienttemperature around the sensor decreasesor the sensor recalibrates successfully.
DISTANCE INDICATION (IF
EQUIPPED)
WHAT IS DISTANCE INDICATION
Distance indication displays the gapbetween your vehicle and the vehicleahead of you.
Note:The graphic does not display if youswitch on cruise control or adaptive cruisecontrol.
Time GapDistance GapDistance Indic-ator ColorSystem Sensit-ivityVehicle Speed
Greater than 0.9seconds.Greater than82 ft (25 m).Gray.Normal.62 mph(100 km/h).
0.6-0.9seconds.56–82 ft(17–25 m).Yellow.
Less than 0.6seconds.Less than 56 ft(17 m).Red.
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SWITCHING DISTANCEINDICATION ON AND OFF
To switch the system on or off, use thetouchscreen:
1.Press Features on the touchscreen.
2.Press Driver Assistance.
3.Press Pre-Collision Assist.
4.Switch Distance Indication on or off.
DISTANCE INDICATIONINDICATOR
The indicator displays the time gapbetween your vehicle and vehicles travelingin the same direction ahead of you.
AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY
BRAKING
WHAT IS AUTOMATICEMERGENCY BRAKING
Automatic emergency braking mayactivate if the system determines that acollision is imminent. The system may helpreduce impact damage to avoid the crashcompletely.
Automatic emergency braking is onlyavailable up to certain speeds. SeePre-Collision Assist Limitations (page287).
SWITCHING AUTOMATICEMERGENCY BRAKING ON ANDOFF
To switch the system on or off, use thetouchscreen:
1.Press Features on the touchscreen.
2.Press Driver Assistance.
3.Press Pre-Collision Assist.
4.Press Auto Emergency Braking.
5.Switch the feature on or off.
EVASIVE STEERING ASSIST (IF
EQUIPPED)
WHAT IS EVASIVE STEERINGASSIST
If your vehicle is rapidly approaching a roaduser, evasive steering assist helps you steeraround the road user.
After you turn the steering wheel in anattempt to avoid a crash with the roaduser, the system applies additional steeringtorque to help you steer around the roaduser. After you pass the road user, thesystem applies steering torque when youturn the steering wheel to steer back intothe lane. The system deactivates after youfully pass the road user.
Note:Road users are defined as anotherstationary vehicle in the same lane, a vehicletraveling in the same lane in the samedirection as yours, a cyclist traveling in thesame direction as yours or a pedestrianwithin your driving path. See Pre-CollisionAssist Precautions (page 286).
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PRE-COLLISION ASSIST –FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Camera Troubleshooting
The windshield in front of the camerais dirty or obstructed.
Clean the outside of the windshield infront of the camera.
The windshield in front of the camerais clean, but the message remains inthe instrument cluster display.
Wait a short time. It could take severalminutes for the camera to detect thatthere is no obstruction.
Radar Troubleshooting (If Equipped)
The surface of the radar in the grille isdirty or obstructed.
Clean the grille surface in front of theradar or remove the object causing theobstruction.
The surface of the radar in the grille isclean, but the message remains in theinstrument cluster display.
Wait a short time. It could take severalminutes for the radar to detect thatthere is no obstruction.
Heavy rain, spray or fog is interferingwith the radar signals.
The pre-collision assist system istemporarily disabled. Pre-collisionassist reactivates a short time afterthe weather conditions improve.
Swirling water or snow or ice on thesurface of the road could interfere withthe radar signals.
The pre-collision assist system istemporarily disabled. Pre-collisionassist reactivates a short time afterthe weather conditions improve.
Radar is out of alignment due to a frontend impact.
Have your vehicle serviced to have theradar checked for proper coverage andoperation.
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SWITCHING DRIVER ALERT ON
AND OFF
To switch driver alert on or off, use thetouchscreen:
1.Press Features on the touchscreen.
2.Press Driver Assistance.
3.Switch Driver Alert on or off.
Note:The system remains on or offdepending on the last selection.
Resetting Driver Alert
You can reset the system by either:
•Switching the ignition off and on.
•Stopping the vehicle and then openingand closing the driver door.
DRIVER ALERT INDICATORS
System Warnings
The warning system has two stages:
1.A temporary warning is issued to adviseyou to take a rest. This message onlyappears for a short time.
2.If you do not rest and the systemcontinues to detect that your drivingdeteriorates, it issues a further warning.This remains in the instrument clusterdisplay until you cancel it.
Note:The system does not warn you if thevehicle speed falls below approximately40 mph (65 km/h).
DRIVER ALERT – TROUBLESHOOTING
DRIVER ALERT – INFORMATION MESSAGES
ActionMessage
Stop and rest as soon as it is safe to do so.Driver Alert Warning Rest Now
Take a rest soon.Driver Alert Warning Rest Suggested
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HOW DOES TRAILER SWAY
CONTROL WORK
Trailer Sway Control
The system applies the brakes to theindividual wheels and reduces enginetorque to aid vehicle stability.
If the trailer begins to sway, the stabilitycontrol lamp flashes and the messageTrailer Sway Reduce Speed appears inthe information display.
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe todo so. Check the vertical weight on thetow ball and trailer load distribution.
TRAILER SWAY CONTROL
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Turning off trailer swaycontrol increases the risk of loss ofvehicle control, serious injury or death.Ford does not recommend disabling thisfeature except in situations where speedreduction may be detrimental (such ashill climbing), the driver has significanttrailer towing experience, and can controltrailer sway and maintain safe operation.
Note:This feature only activates whensignificant trailer sway occurs.
Note:This feature does not prevent trailersway, but reduces it once it begins.
Note:This feature cannot stop all trailersfrom swaying.
Note:In some cases, if vehicle speed is toohigh, the system may activate multipletimes, gradually reducing vehicle speed.
SWITCHING TRAILER SWAY
CONTROL ON AND OFF
1.Press Features on the touchscreen.
2.Press Towing.
3.Switch Trailer Sway Control on or off.
The system turns on each time you startyour vehicle.
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TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
PRECAUTIONS
Use the following guidelines when towingyour vehicle. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in vehicle damagenot covered by the vehicle warranty.
Note:Make sure you properly secure yourvehicle to the tow vehicle.
Note:If you are unsure of the vehicle’sconfiguration, contact an authorized dealer.
RECREATIONALLY TOWING
YOUR VEHICLE - MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
WARNING: Do not disconnect thebattery when recreationally towing yourvehicle. This prevents the transfer casefrom shifting properly and could causethe vehicle to roll, even if thetransmission is in gear.
WARNING: Placing the transfercase in its neutral position could causeyour vehicle to freely roll. Make sure youpress and hold the brake pedal and thevehicle is in a secure, safe position whenyou place the transfer case in its neutralposition.
Follow these guidelines if you have a needfor recreational towing. An example ofrecreational towing would be towing yourvehicle behind a motorhome. Theseguidelines are to make sure that you donot damage the transmission.
You can only tow your vehicle with all fourwheels on the ground by placing thetransfer case in its neutral position byengaging the recreational tow feature.Perform the following steps afterpositioning your vehicle behind the towvehicle and properly securing themtogether.
Note:Put your climate control system inrecirculated air mode to prevent exhaustfumes from entering your vehicle.
Note:Failure to put the transfer case in itsneutral position can damage vehiclecomponents.
Note: You can check the towing status atany time by opening the driver door orturning the ignition to the accessory or onposition.Neutral Tow Enabled LeaveTransmission in Neutral appears in theinstrument cluster display to confirm youcan recreationally tow your vehicle.
Note:If your vehicle has an anti-theftalarm, make sure you switch perimetersensing on when towing.
Note:A tone could sound for up to 30minutes if you recreationally tow with thedoors removed.
Switching Neutral Tow On
1.Switch your vehicle to accessory modeby pressing the push button ignitionswitch without pressing any pedals.
2.Press the 2H button on the four-wheeldrive mode control.
3.Leave the gearshift lever in the neutralposition and fully press and hold boththe clutch and the brake pedal.
4.Using the instrument cluster controlson the steering wheel, select Settings.
5.Select Neutral Tow.
6.Press and hold the OK button until aconfirmation message appears in theinformation display.
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Note: If completed successfully, theinformation display shows Neutral TowEnabled Leave Transmission in Neutral.This indicates that your vehicle is safe totow with all wheels on the ground.
Note:If you do not see a confirmationmessage in the instrument cluster display,you must perform the procedure again fromthe beginning.
Note:You may hear noise as the transfercase shifts into its neutral position. This isnormal.
7.Release both the clutch and the brakepedals and leave the gearshift lever inthe neutral position.
8.Switch your vehicle off by pressing thepush button ignition switch oncewithout pressing any pedals.
Switching Neutral Tow Off
1.With your vehicle properly secured tothe tow vehicle, switch your vehicle toaccessory mode by pressing the pushbutton ignition switch without pressingany pedals.
2.Starting with both the brake and clutchpedal released, fully press and holdboth pedals at the same time forapproximately seven seconds.Continue holding both pedals until theinstrument cluster display shows 2Hand Neutral Tow Disabled.
Note:If completed successfully, theinstrument cluster displays 2H and NeutralTow Disabled.
Note:You must perform the switchingneutral tow on and switching neutral towoff procedures again from the beginning ifthe indicator light and message do notdisplay.
Note:You may hear a noise as the transfercase shifts out of its neutral position. Thisis normal.
3.Release the pedals.
4.Apply the parking brake, thendisconnect your vehicle from the towvehicle.
5.Release the parking brake, start yourvehicle, and shift into either a forwardor a reverse gear to make sure thetransfer case is out of the neutral towposition.
6.If the transfer case did not successfullyshift out of its neutral position, set theparking brake. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible.
Resolving the Shift Delayed DriveForward Message
1.Fully press and hold both the brake andthe clutch pedals.
2.Press the push button ignition switch.
3.With the vehicle running, shift into aforward gear and release the clutch.Let the vehicle roll forward up to 3 ft(1 m).
Note:You may hear a noise as the transfercase shifts out of its neutral position. Thisis normal.
4.Make sure the instrument clusterdisplays Neutral Tow Disabled.
RECREATIONALLY TOWING
YOUR VEHICLE - AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
WARNING: Do not disconnect thebattery when recreationally towing yourvehicle. This prevents the transfer casefrom shifting properly and could causethe vehicle to roll, even if thetransmission is in park (P).
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WARNING: Placing the transfercase in its neutral position could causeyour vehicle to freely roll. Make sure youpress and hold the brake pedal and thevehicle is in a secure, safe position whenyou place the transfer case in its neutralposition.
Follow these guidelines if you have a needfor recreational towing. An example ofrecreational towing would be towing yourvehicle behind a motorhome. Theseguidelines are to make sure that you donot damage the transmission.
You can only tow your vehicle with all fourwheels on the ground by placing thetransfer case in its neutral position byengaging the recreational tow feature.Perform the following steps afterpositioning your vehicle behind the towvehicle and properly securing themtogether.
Note:Put your climate control system inrecirculated air mode to prevent exhaustfumes from entering your vehicle.
Note:Failure to put the transfer case in itsneutral position can damage vehiclecomponents.
Note: You can check the towing status atany time by opening the driver door orturning the ignition to the accessory or onposition.Neutral Tow Enabled LeaveTransmission in Neutral appears in theinstrument cluster display to confirm youcan recreationally tow your vehicle.
Note:If your vehicle has an anti-theftalarm, make sure you switch perimetersensing on when towing.
Note:A tone could sound for up to 30minutes if you recreationally tow with thedoors removed.
Switching Neutral Tow On
1.Switch your vehicle to accessory modeby pressing the push button ignitionswitch without pressing any pedals.
2.Press the 2H button on the four-wheeldrive mode control.
3.Fully press and hold the brake pedaland shift the transmission to neutral(N).
4.Using the instrument cluster controlson the steering wheel, select Settings.
5.Select Neutral Tow.
6.Press and hold the OK button until aconfirmation message appears in theinformation display.
Note: If completed successfully, theinformation display shows Neutral TowEnabled Leave Transmission in Neutral.This indicates that your vehicle is safe totow with all wheels on the ground.
Note:If you do not see a confirmationmessage in the instrument cluster display,perform the procedure again from thebeginning.
Note:You may hear noise as the transfercase shifts into its neutral position. This isnormal.
7.Release the brake pedal and leave thetransmission in neutral (N).
8.Switch your vehicle off by pressing thepush button ignition switch oncewithout pressing any pedals.
Switching Neutral Tow Off
1.With your vehicle properly secured tothe tow vehicle, switch your vehicle toaccessory mode by pressing the pushbutton ignition switch without pressingany pedals.
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2.Starting with the brake pedal releasedand the transmission in neutral (N),fully press and hold the brake pedal forapproximately seven seconds and shiftthe transmission to park (P). Continueholding the brake pedal until theinstrument cluster display shows 2Hand Neutral Tow Disabled.
Note:If completed successfully, theinstrument cluster displays 2H and NeutralTow Disabled.
Note:Perform the switching neutral towon and switching neutral tow off proceduresagain from the beginning if the indicatorlight and message do not display.
Note:You could hear a noise as the transfercase shifts out of its neutral position. Thisis normal.
3.Release the brake pedal.
4.Apply the parking brake, thendisconnect your vehicle from the towvehicle.
5.Release the parking brake, start yourvehicle, and shift into either drive (D)or reverse (R) to make sure the transfercase is out of the neutral tow position.
6.If the transfer case did not successfullyshift out of its neutral position, set theparking brake. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible.
Resolving the Shift Delayed DriveForward Message
1.Fully press and hold the brake pedal.
2.Press the push button ignition switch.
3.With the vehicle running, shift into drive(D). Let the vehicle roll forward up to3 ft (1 m).
Note:You could hear a noise as the transfercase shifts out of its neutral position. Thisis normal.
4.Make sure the instrument clusterdisplays Neutral Tow Disabled.
EMERGENCY TOWING
If you need to tow your vehicle, contact aprofessional towing service or, if you are amember of a roadside assistance program,your roadside assistance service provider.
TOWING YOUR VEHICLE – TROUBLESHOOTING
TOWING YOUR VEHICLE – INFORMATION MESSAGES
DescriptionMessage
The transfer case is in the neutral position and your vehicleis safe to tow with all four wheels on the ground.Neutral Tow EnabledLeave Transmission inNeutral
There is a transfer case gear tooth blockage present. Withyour vehicle on, shift the transmission into drive (D) and letthe vehicle roll forward, up to 3 ft (1 m).
Shift Delayed DriveForward
The transfer case is not in the neutral position and your vehicleis not safe to tow with all four wheels on the ground.Neutral Tow Disabled
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