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Note:Do not use the hood latch as anegative (-) connection point. This couldcause springs in the latch to burn andprevent the hood from operating correctly.
Starting the Engine
1.Start the engine of the booster vehicleand moderately rev the engine, orgently press the accelerator to keepthe engine speed between 2000 and3000 RPM, as shown in yourtachometer.
2.Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.
3.Once you start the disabled vehicle, runboth vehicle engines for an additionalthree minutes before disconnecting thejumper cables.
Removing the Jumper Cables
Remove the jumper cables in the reverseorder that they were connected.
Note:Do not switch the headlamps onwhen disconnecting the cables. The peakvoltage could blow the bulbs.
POST-CRASH ALERT SYSTEM
WHAT IS THE POST-CRASHALERT SYSTEM
The system helps draw attention to yourvehicle in the event of a serious impact.
HOW DOES THE POST-CRASHALERT SYSTEM WORK
The system is designed to turn the hazardflashers on, turn the courtesy lamps on,intermittently sound the horn and unlockall doors in the event of a serious impactthat deploys an airbag or the seatbeltpretensioners.
POST-CRASH ALERT SYSTEMLIMITATIONS
Depending on applicable laws in thecountry your vehicle was built for, the horndoes not sound in the event of a seriousimpact.
SWITCHING THE POST-CRASHALERT SYSTEM OFF
Press the hazard flasher switch, the unlockbutton on the remote control, the panicbutton on the remote control or cycle theignition to switch the system off.
Note:The alert turns off when the vehiclebattery runs out of charge.
AUTOMATIC CRASH SHUTOFF
WHAT IS AUTOMATIC CRASHSHUTOFF
The automatic crash shutoff is designedto stop the fuel going to the engine in theevent of a moderate or severe crash.
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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.
We recommend that you only clean fabricin the following way:
1.Remove dust and loose dirt with avacuum cleaner.
2.Wipe the surface with a soft, dampcloth and a mild soap and watersolution. Dry the area with a clean, softcloth.
3.For additional information andassistance, we recommend that youcontact an authorized dealer.
For heavy stains, spot clean the area. If aring forms on the fabric, clean the entirearea immediately, but do not oversaturateor the ring could set.
CLEANING LEATHER
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.
We recommend that you only clean theleather surfaces in the following way:
1.Remove dust and loose dirt with avacuum cleaner.
2.Wipe the surface with a soft, dampcloth and a mild soap and watersolution. Dry the area with a clean, softcloth.
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3.Make sure the leather is dry, then applya small amount of conditioner to aclean, dry cloth.
4.Rub the conditioner into the leatheruntil it disappears. Allow theconditioner to dry, then repeat theprocess for the entire interior. If a filmappears, wipe it off with a dry, cleancloth.
5.For additional information andassistance, we recommend that youcontact an authorized dealer.
CLEANING VINYL
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.
We recommend that you only clean vinylsurfaces in the following way:
1.Remove dust and loose dirt with avacuum cleaner.
2.Wipe the surface with a soft, dampcloth and a mild soap and watersolution. Dry the area with a clean, softcloth.
3.For additional information andassistance, we recommend that youcontact an authorized dealer.
CLEANING CARPETS AND FLOORMATS
We recommend that you only clean yourcarpets in the following way:
1.Remove dust and loose dirt with avacuum cleaner.
2.Wipe the surface with a soft, dampcloth and a mild soap and watersolution. Dry the area with a clean, softcloth.
3.For additional information andassistance, we recommend that youcontact an authorized dealer.
For heavy stains, spot clean the area. If aring forms on the fabric, clean the entirearea immediately, but do not oversaturateor the ring could set.
We recommend that you only clean yourfloor mats in the following way:
1.Remove dust and loose dirt with avacuum cleaner.
2.Wash rubber floor mats using mildsoap and lukewarm or cold water.
3.Completely dry the floor mat beforeplacing them back in your vehicle.
CLEANING SEATBELTS
WARNING: Do not use cleaningsolvents, bleach or dye on the vehicle'sseatbelts, as these actions may weakenthe belt webbing.
1.Wipe the surface with a soft, dampcloth and a mild soap and watersolution. Dry the area with a clean, softcloth.
CLEANING STORAGECOMPARTMENTS
1.Remove dust and loose dirt with avacuum cleaner.
2.Wipe the surface with a soft, dampcloth and a mild soap and watersolution. Dry the area with a clean, softcloth.
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PERCHLORATE
Certain components in your vehicle suchas airbag modules, seatbelt pretensionersand remote control batteries may containperchlorate material. Special handlingmay apply for service or vehicle end of lifedisposal.
For more information visit:www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
RECOMMENDATION
We have built your vehicle to the higheststandards using quality parts. Werecommend that you demand the use ofgenuine Ford and Motorcraft partswhenever your vehicle requires scheduledmaintenance or repair. You can clearlyidentify genuine Ford and Motorcraft partsby looking for the Ford, FoMoCo orMotorcraft branding on the parts or theirpackaging.
Scheduled Maintenance andMechanical Repairs
One of the best ways for you to make surethat your vehicle provides years of serviceis to have it maintained in line with ourrecommendations using parts thatconform to the specifications detailed inthis Owner’s Manual.
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts meetor exceed these specifications.
Collision Repairs
We hope that you never experience acollision, but accidents happen sometimes.
Genuine Ford replacement collision partsmeet our stringent requirements for fit,finish, structural integrity, corrosionprotection and dent resistance. Duringvehicle development we validate thatthese parts deliver the intended level ofprotection as a whole system. A great wayto know for sure you are getting this levelof protection is to use genuine Fordreplacement collision parts.
Warranty on Replacement Parts
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacementparts are the only replacement parts thatbenefit from a Ford Warranty.
The Ford Warranty may not cover damagecaused to your vehicle as a result of failednon-Ford parts.
For additional information, refer to theterms and conditions of the Ford Warranty.
MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS
EQUIPMENT
WARNING: Driving while distractedcan result in loss of vehicle control, crashand injury. We strongly recommend thatyou use extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is thesafe operation of your vehicle. Werecommend against the use of any
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180 Degree Camera....................................202180 Degree Camera Settings........................202180 Degree Camera Indicators...............202180 Degree Camera Limitations............202180 Degree Camera Precautions...........202180 Degree Camera Settings..................202Switching the 180 Degree Camera On andOff......................................................................202Switching the 180 Degree CameraView...................................................................203
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A/CSee: Climate Control.........................................128About This Publication..................................15ABSSee: Brakes............................................................181Accessing Apps............................................376Accessing Feature Drawers.....................366Accessing Navigation.................................379Accessing the Passive Key BackupPosition..........................................................161Accessories....................................................385Active Park Assist........................................204Active Park Assist –Troubleshooting............................................206Active Park Assist Precautions..............204Active Park Assist –Troubleshooting.......................................206Active Park Assist – Frequently AskedQuestions........................................................206Active Park Assist – InformationMessages.........................................................206Adaptive Cruise Control.............................210Adaptive Cruise Control –Troubleshooting.............................................219Lane Centering....................................................216Adaptive Cruise Control AutomaticCancellation.................................................213Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators........216
Adaptive Cruise ControlLimitations.....................................................211Adaptive Cruise ControlPrecautions..................................................210Adaptive Cruise Control –Troubleshooting.........................................219Adaptive Cruise Control – InformationMessages..........................................................219Adaptive Front Lighting.............................104How Does Adaptive Front LightingWork...................................................................104Switching Adaptive Front Lighting On andOff.......................................................................104Adjusting the Exterior Mirrors...................110Adjusting the Headlamps........................295Adjusting the Instrument Panel LightingBrightness....................................................106Adjusting the Map.......................................379Changing the Format of the Map................379Zooming the Map In and Out........................379Adjusting the Seatbelt Height...................43Adjusting the Seatbelts DuringPregnancy......................................................43Adjusting the Sound Settings................360Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................92Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Power Adjustable SteeringColumn............................................................92Adjusting the Volume................................359Aid Mode.........................................................223How Does Aid Mode Work..............................223What Is Aid Mode...............................................223Airbag Precautions........................................50Airbags...............................................................48Front Passenger Sensing System..................52Air ConditioningSee: Climate Control.........................................128Air Conditioning System Capacity andSpecification - 2.0L EcoBoost™........350Air Conditioning System Capacity andSpecification - 2.7L EcoBoost™...........351Alert and Aid Mode.....................................223How Does Alert and Aid Mode Work..........224What Is Alert and Aid Mode...........................223Alert Mode......................................................223How Does Alert Mode Work...........................223What Is Alert Mode............................................223Alexa Built-In................................................369
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Closing the Liftgate Using the RemoteControl................................................................84Cold Weather Precautions.......................259Connected Navigation...............................379Connected Vehicle......................................354Connected Vehicle –Troubleshooting............................................355Connecting the Vehicle to a MobileNetwork............................................................354Connected Vehicle Data..............................22Connected Vehicle Limitations..............354Connected Vehicle Requirements........354Connected Vehicle –Troubleshooting........................................355Connected Vehicle – Frequently AskedQuestions........................................................355Connecting a Bluetooth® Device..........375Connecting a Trailer.....................................251Connecting a Trailer Precautions............251Connecting the Vehicle to a MobileNetwork........................................................354Connecting FordPass to the Modem.........354Enabling and Disabling the Modem...........354What Is the Modem..........................................354Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-FiNetwork........................................................354Connecting Your Phone..............................371Contacting Us...................................................13Cooled Seats..................................................139Switching the Cooled Seats On andOff.......................................................................139Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 2.0L EcoBoost™........348Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 2.7L EcoBoost™.........349Crash and BreakdownInformation.................................................263Automatic Crash Shutoff...............................266Jump Starting the Vehicle..............................264Post-Crash Alert System................................266Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........55Creating a MyKey...........................................65Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot...........357Cross Traffic Alert.........................................231Cross Traffic Alert –Troubleshooting............................................233Cross Traffic Alert Indicators...................232Cross Traffic Alert Limitations.................231
Cross Traffic Alert Precautions................231Cross Traffic Alert –Troubleshooting........................................233Cross Traffic Alert – InformationMessages.........................................................233Cruise Control...............................................208Cruise Control Indicators..........................209Cup Holders....................................................156Cup Holder Precautions...................................156Customer Information...............................397Radio Frequency CertificationLabels...............................................................400Customizing the Instrument ClusterDisplay...........................................................120
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Data Privacy.....................................................20Department of Transportation UniformTire Quality Grades...................................310Digital Radio..................................................362Digital Radio Indicators...................................363Digital Radio Limitations................................362How Does Digital Radio Work.......................362Switching Digital Radio Reception On andOff.......................................................................362What Is Digital Radio........................................362Directing the Flow of Air.............................129Disposing of Airbags.....................................56Distance Alert................................................237Adjusting the Sensitivity of DistanceAlert....................................................................237What Is Distance Alert......................................237Distance Indication.....................................236Distance Indication Indicator.........................237Switching Distance Indication On andOff.......................................................................237What Is Distance Indication...........................236Doors and Locks Audible Warnings..........71Doors and Locks.............................................69Autolock....................................................................71Autounlock.............................................................70Doors and Locks – Troubleshooting...............71Mislock.......................................................................71Operating the Doors From Inside YourVehicle.................................................................70Operating the Doors From Outside YourVehicle.................................................................69
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Garage Door Opener AdditionalAssistance....................................................150Garage Door Opener....................................147Garage Door Opener Introduction..........147Garage Door Opener Precautions andFrequencies..................................................147General Maintenance Information.......388Glasses Holder..............................................156Locating the Glasses Holder..........................156Global Opening.............................................107Switching Global Opening On andOff.......................................................................108Using Global Opening.......................................107What Is Global Opening...................................107Glossary of Tire Terminology...................316
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Headlamp AdjustingSee: Adjusting the Headlamps.....................295Headlamps.......................................................98Headlamp Indicators..........................................98Switching Headlamp Exit Delay On andOff.........................................................................98Using the High Beam Headlamps.................98Headlamps – Troubleshooting................99Headlamps – Frequently AskedQuestions...........................................................99Heated Seats.................................................138Heated Seat Precautions................................138Switching the Heated Seats On andOff.......................................................................139HeatingSee: Climate Control.........................................128Hill Start Assist..............................................187Hill Start Assist – Troubleshooting..............187Hill Start Assist Precautions.....................187Hill Start Assist – Troubleshooting........187Hill Start Assist – InformationMessages..........................................................187Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood..........282Horn.....................................................................93How Does 911 Assist Work..........................57How Does Active Park AssistWork..............................................................204
How Does Adaptive Cruise Control WithStop and Go Work.....................................210How Does All-Wheel Drive Work...........180How Does Auto Hold Work.......................188How Does Blind Spot InformationSystem Work..............................................228How Does Cross Traffic Alert Work........231How Does Driver Alert Work.....................241How Does Easy Entry and Exit Work.......78How Does Hill Start Assist Work.............187How Does Pre-Collision AssistWork...............................................................234How Does Stability Control Work...........191How Does the 180 Degree CameraWork..............................................................202How Does the Lane Keeping SystemWork................................................................221How Does the Memory FunctionWork...............................................................145How Does the Personal Safety SystemWork.................................................................47How Does the Rear Occupant AlertSystem Work...............................................143How Does the Safety Canopy™Work.................................................................49How Does Traction Control Work..........190How Does Trailer Sway ControlWork..............................................................258How Do the Front Airbags Work..............48How Do the Knee Airbags Work...............49How Do the Side Airbags Work................48
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Identifying Fuse Types................................281Identifying the Audio Unit........................359Inflating the Tires..........................................321Information on the Tire Sidewall.............311Inspecting the Tire for Damage..............322Inspecting the Tire for Wear.....................322Inspecting the Wheel Valve Stems.......323Installing and Removing the LuggageCompartment Cargo Net.......................249Installing and Removing the LuggageCompartment Cover...............................249Installing Child Restraints...........................32Combining the Seatbelt and Lower Anchorsfor Attaching Child Restraints....................36
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