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Clearing All MyKeys......................................67
Checking MyKey System Status.............68
Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems........................................................68
MyKey – Troubleshooting..........................68
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking................................70
Keyless Entry...................................................72
Liftgate
Opening the Liftgate....................................75
Closing the Liftgate.......................................75
Opening and Closing the LiftgateWindow.........................................................76
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................77
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................77
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................79
Audio Control..................................................79
Voice Control..................................................80
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: AdaptiveCruise Control............................................80
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: CruiseControl..........................................................80
Information Display Control.....................80
Horn...................................................................80
Switching the Heated Steering WheelOn and Off....................................................81
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers........................................82
Autowipers......................................................82
Windshield Washers....................................83
Rear Window Wiper and Washers.........84
Lighting
General Information.....................................85
Lighting Control.............................................85
Autolamps.......................................................86
Instrument Lighting Dimmer....................86
Headlamp Exit Delay...................................86
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:Configurable Daytime Running Lamps...........................................................................87
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)..........87
Front Fog Lamps...........................................87
Cornering Lamps..........................................88
Direction Indicators......................................88
Interior Lamps................................................89
Ambient Lighting..........................................89
Rear Floodlamps..........................................90
Automatic High Beam Control
What Is Automatic High Beam Control...........................................................................91
Switching Automatic High Beam ControlOn and Off....................................................91
Automatic High Beam Control Indicators..........................................................................92
Overriding Automatic High Beam Control..........................................................................92
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows.............................................93
Global Opening and Closing.....................94
Exterior Mirrors...............................................94
Interior Mirror..................................................95
Sun Visors........................................................95
Moonroof.........................................................96
Instrument Cluster
Gauges - Vehicles With: 4.2 InchInstrument Cluster Display Screen...........................................................................97
Gauges - Vehicles With: 6.5 InchInstrument Cluster Display Screen..........................................................................98
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Switching Cruise Control On and Off.........................................................................210
Setting the Cruise Control Speed.........210
Canceling the Set Speed...........................211
Resuming the Set Speed...........................211
Cruise Control Indicators............................211
Adaptive Cruise Control
How Does Adaptive Cruise Control WithStop and Go Work...................................212
What Is Adaptive Cruise Control WithLane Centering..........................................212
What Is Intelligent Adaptive CruiseControl.........................................................212
Adaptive Cruise Control Precautions.........................................................................212
Adaptive Cruise Control Limitations.........................................................................213
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Onand Off.........................................................215
Setting the Adaptive Cruise ControlSpeed...........................................................216
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control Gap..........................................................................217
Canceling the Set Speed..........................218
Resuming the Set Speed..........................218
Overriding the Set Speed.........................218
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators.......218
Switching From Adaptive Cruise Controlto Cruise Control......................................219
Switching Lane Centering On and Off.........................................................................219
Switching Intelligent Mode On and Off.........................................................................221
Adjusting the Set Speed Tolerance.......221
Adaptive Cruise Control –Troubleshooting.......................................221
Driving Aids
Driver Alert.....................................................224
Lane Keeping System................................225
Blind Spot Information System.............229
Cross Traffic Alert........................................231
Speed Sign Recognition...........................234
Steering..........................................................236
Pre-Collision Assist....................................236
G.O.A.T. Mode Control
What Is G.O.A.T. Mode Control...............241
How Does G.O.A.T. Mode Control Work.........................................................................241
Selecting a G.O.A.T. Mode - 1.5LEcoBoost™................................................241
Selecting a G.O.A.T. Mode - 2.0LEcoBoost™...............................................242
G.O.A.T. Modes.............................................242
G.O.A.T. Mode Control – Troubleshooting........................................................................244
Load Carrying
Roof Racks and Load Carriers...............246
Load Limit.....................................................246
Luggage Compartment
Adjusting the Luggage CompartmentLoad Floor..................................................252
Adjusting the Luggage CompartmentDivider.........................................................252
Towing
Towing a Trailer...........................................254
Trailer Sway Control..................................255
Recommended Towing Weights..........255
Essential Towing Checks.........................256
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.....258
Driving Hints
Off-Road Driving........................................260
Breaking-In....................................................267
Driving Economically.................................267
Floor Mats......................................................267
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Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance.................................269
Hazard Flashers...........................................270
Jump Starting the Vehicle.......................270
Post-Crash Alert System..........................272
Transporting the Vehicle..........................272
Towing Points - 1.5L EcoBoost™...........272
Towing Points - 2.0L EcoBoost™.........273
Crash and BreakdownInformation
Post Impact Braking...................................275
Automatic Crash Shutoff.........................275
Fuses
Fuse Precautions........................................276
Under Hood Fuse Box...............................276
Body Control Module Fuse Box..............281
Identifying Fuse Types..............................284
Fuses – Troubleshooting.........................284
Maintenance
General Information..................................285
Opening and Closing the Hood.............285
Under Hood Overview - 1.5L EcoBoost™........................................................................286
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™........................................................................287
Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.5L EcoBoost™........................................................................288
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBoost™........................................................................288
Engine Oil Check.........................................288
Oil Change Indicator Reset.....................289
Changing the Engine Air Filter...............289
Engine Coolant Check..............................290
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check........................................................................294
Brake Fluid Check.......................................295
Power Steering Fluid Check....................295
Changing the 12V Battery........................296
Adjusting the Headlamps.......................298
Washer Fluid Check...................................299
Fuel Filter.......................................................299
Checking the Wiper Blades....................300
Changing the Front Wiper Blades.......300
Changing the Rear Wiper Blades.........300
Changing a Bulb..........................................301
Vehicle Care
General Information..................................303
Cleaning Products......................................303
Cleaning the Exterior................................304
Waxing............................................................305
Cleaning the Engine..................................305
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades.......................................................................306
Cleaning the Interior..................................306
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens......................307
Repairing Minor Paint Damage.............307
Cleaning the Wheels.................................308
Vehicle Storage...........................................308
Wheels and Tires
General Information....................................311
Tire Care..........................................................313
Using Snow Chains....................................326
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........327
Changing a Road Wheel...........................332
Technical Specifications..........................338
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - 1.5L EcoBoost™........................................................................339
Engine Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™........................................................................339
Motorcraft Parts - 1.5L EcoBoost™.....340
Motorcraft Parts - 2.0L EcoBoost™......341
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Note:Event data recorder data is recordedby your vehicle only if a non-trivial crashsituation occurs; no data is recorded by theevent data recorder under normal drivingconditions and no personal data orinformation (for example name, gender,age, and crash location) is recorded.However, parties, such as law enforcement,could combine the event data recorder datawith the type of personally identifying dataroutinely acquired during a crashinvestigation.
To read data recorded by an event datarecorder, special equipment is required,and access to the vehicle or the event datarecorder is needed. In addition to thevehicle manufacturer, other parties, suchas law enforcement, that have such specialequipment, can read the information if theyhave access to the vehicle or the eventdata recorder.
SETTINGS DATA
Your vehicle has electronic control unitsthat have the ability to store data basedon your personalized settings. The data isstored locally in the vehicle or on devicesthat you connect to it, for example, a USBdrive or digital music player. You can deletesome of this data and also choose whetherto share it through the services to whichyou subscribe. See Settings (page 393).
Comfort and Convenience Data
Data recorded includes, for example:
•Seat and steering wheel position.
•Climate control settings.
•Radio presets.
Entertainment Data
Data recorded includes, for example:
•Music, videos or album art.
•Contacts and corresponding addressbook entries.
•Navigation destinations.
CONNECTED VEHICLE DATA
The modem has a SIM. Themodem was enabled when yourvehicle was built and periodicallysends messages to stay connected to thecell phone network, receive automaticsoftware updates and send vehicle-relatedinformation to us, for example diagnosticinformation. These messages couldinclude information that identifies yourvehicle, the SIM and the electronic serialnumber of the modem. Cell phone networkservice providers could have access toadditional information, for example cellphone network tower identification. Foradditional information about our privacypolicy, visit www.FordConnected.com orrefer to your local Ford website.
Note:The modem continues to send thisinformation unless you disable the modemor stop the modem from sharing vehicledata by changing the modem settings. SeeConnected Vehicle (page 352).
Note:The service can be unavailable orinterrupted for a number of reasons, forexample environmental or topographicalconditions and data plan coverage.
Note:To find out if your vehicle has amodem, visit www.FordConnected.com.
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PROTECTING THE
ENVIRONMENT
You can take significant steps towardprotecting the environment with correctvehicle usage and the authorized disposalof waste, cleaning and lubricationmaterials.
For additional information about oursustainability progress and initiatives, visitwww.sustainability.ford.com.
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REAR EXTERIOR
See Locking and Unlocking (page 70).A
See Rear Window Wiper and Washers (page 84).B
See Rear Parking Aid (page 204).C
See Towing a Trailer (page 254).D
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GENERAL INFORMATION
See the following sections for directionson how to properly use safety restraintsfor children.
WARNING: Always make sure yourchild is secured properly in a device thatis appropriate for their height, age andweight. Child safety restraints must bebought separately from your vehicle.Failure to follow these instructions andguidelines may result in an increased riskof serious injury or death to your child.
WARNING: All children are shapeddifferently. The National Highway TrafficSafety Administration and other safetyorganizations, base theirrecommendations for child restraints onprobable child height, age and weightthresholds, or on the minimumrequirements of the law. We recommendthat you check with a NHTSA CertifiedChild Passenger Safety Technician
(CPST) to make sure that you properlyinstall the child restraint in your vehicleand that you consult your pediatrician tomake sure you have a child restraintappropriate for your child. To locate achild restraint fitting station and CPST,contact NHTSA toll free at1-888-327-4236 or go towww.nhtsa.dot.gov. In Canada, contactTransport Canada toll free at1-800-333-0371 or go to www.tc.gc.cato find a Child Car Seat Clinic in yourarea. Failure to properly restrain childrenin child restraints made especially fortheir height, age and weight, may resultin an increased risk of serious injury ordeath to your child.
WARNING: On hot days, thetemperature inside the vehicle can risevery quickly. Exposure of people oranimals to these high temperatures foreven a short time can cause death orserious heat related injuries, includingbrain damage. Small children areparticularly at risk.
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6.Allow the belt to retract to removeslack. The belt clicks as it retracts toindicate it is in the automatic lockingmode.
7.Try to pull the belt out of the retractorto make sure the retractor is in theautomatic locking mode. You shouldnot be able to pull more belt out. If theretractor is not locked, unbuckle thebelt and repeat Steps 5 and 6.
8.Remove remaining slack from the belt.Force the seat down with extra weight,for example, by pressing down orkneeling on the child restraint whilepulling up on the shoulder belt in orderto force slack from the belt. This isnecessary to remove the remainingslack that exists once you add the extraweight of the child to the child restraint.It also helps to achieve the propersnugness of the child restraint to yourvehicle. Sometimes, a slight leantoward the buckle will additionally helpto remove remaining slack from thebelt.
9.If the child restraint has a tether strap,attach it.
10.Before placing the child in the seat,forcibly move the seat forward andback to make sure the seat is securelyheld in place. To check this, grab theseat at the belt path and attempt tomove it side to side and forward andback. There should be no more than1 in (2.5 cm) of movement for properinstallation.
We recommend checking with a NHTSACertified Child Passenger SafetyTechnician to make certain the childrestraint is properly installed. In Canada,check with Transport Canada for referralto a Child Car Seat Clinic.
Using Lower Anchors and Tethersfor CHildren (LATCH)
WARNING: Do not attach two childsafety restraints to the same anchor. Ina crash, one anchor may not be strongenough to hold two child safety restraintattachments and may break, causingserious injury or death.
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warnings provided for installation anduse in conjunction with the instructionsand warnings provided by your vehiclemanufacturer. A safety seat that isimproperly installed or utilized, isinappropriate for your child's height, age,or weight or does not properly fit thechild may increase the risk of seriousinjury or death.
WARNING: Do not allow apassenger to hold a child on their lapwhen your vehicle is moving. Failure tofollow this instruction could result inpersonal injury or death in the event of asudden stop or crash.
WARNING: Do not use pillows,books or towels to boost your child'sheight. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in personal injury or death.
WARNING: Properly secure childrestraints or booster seats when they arenot in use. They could become projectilesin a sudden stop or crash. Failure tofollow this instruction could result inpersonal injury or death.
WARNING: Do not put the shouldersection of the seatbelt or allow the childto put the shoulder section of theseatbelt under their arm or behind theirback. Failure to follow this instructioncould reduce the effectiveness of theseatbelt and increase the risk of injury ordeath in a crash.
WARNING: Do not leave childrenor pets unattended in your vehicle.Failure to follow this instruction couldresult in personal injury or death.
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Pregnant women should always wear theirseatbelt. Position the lap belt portion of acombination lap and shoulder belt lowacross the hips below the belly and wornas tight as comfort allows. Position theshoulder belt to cross the middle of theshoulder and the center of the chest.
Seatbelt Locking Modes
WARNING: If your vehicle isinvolved in a crash, have the seatbeltsand associated components inspectedas soon as possible. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injuryor death.
All safety restraints in the vehicle arecombination lap and shoulder belts. Thedriver seatbelt has the first type of lockingmode, and the front outboard passengerand rear seat seatbelts have both types oflocking modes described as follows:
Vehicle Sensitive Mode
This is the normal retractor mode, whichallows free shoulder belt lengthadjustment to your movements andlocking in response to vehicle movement.For example, if the driver brakes suddenlyor turns a corner sharply, or the vehiclereceives an impact of about 5 mph(8 km/h) or more, the combinationseatbelts lock to help reduce forwardmovement of the driver and passengers.
In addition, the retractor is designed to lockif you pull the webbing out too quickly. Ifthe seatbelt retractor locks, slowly lowerthe height adjuster to allow the seatbeltto retract. If the retractor does not unlock,pull the seatbelt out slowly then feed a
small length of webbing back toward thestowed position. For rear seatbelts, reclinethe rear seat backrest or push the seatbackrest cushion away from the seatbelt.Feed a small length of webbing backtoward the stowed position.
Automatic Locking Mode
In this mode, the shoulder beltautomatically pre-locks. The belt stillretracts to remove any slack in theshoulder belt.
Automatic locking mode is not availableon the driver seatbelt.
When to Use the Automatic LockingMode
Use this mode any time a child safety seat,except a booster, is installed in passengerfront or rear seating positions. Properlyrestrain children 12 years old and under ina rear seating position whenever possible.See Child Safety (page 28).
How to Use the Automatic LockingMode
1.Buckle the combination lap andshoulder belt.
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