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360 Degree Parking Aid Camera............210
Camera Views...................................................... 210
Front Camera........................................................ 211
Side Camera.......................................................... 211
4
4WD See: Four-Wheel Drive...................................... 182
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A/C See: Climate Control......................................... 133
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 192
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes ................................................................. 192
Accessories...................................................499 Exterior style....................................................... 499
Interior style......................................................... 499
Lifestyle................................................................. 499
Peace of mind.................................................... 499
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................. 11
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control.............214
Active Park Assist
........................................203
Automatic Steering into Parking
Space................................................................ 205
Deactivating the Park Assist Feature.........205
Troubleshooting the System........................ 206
Using Active Park Assist................................. 204
Adjusting the Headlamps...........................311 Horizontal Aim Adjustment............................ 312
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................... 311
Adjusting the Pedals....................................80
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................77 Power Tilt and Telescope Steering
Column................................................................. 77
Airbag Disposal...............................................54
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control......................................... 133Alarm
See: Anti-Theft Alarm......................................... 73
Ambient Lighting...........................................89
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................73 Arming the Alarm................................................. 74
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 74
Full Guard ............................................................... 74
Reduced Guard...................................................... 73
Appendices.....................................................501
At a Glance........................................................14
Audible Warnings and Indicators
...........104
Airbag Secondary Warning............................. 104
Beltminder Warning.......................................... 104
Door Ajar Warning.............................................. 104
Headlamps On Warning.................................. 104
Key in Ignition Warning..................................... 104
Keyless Warning Alert....................................... 104
Parking Brake On Warning.............................. 104
Rear Park Aid Warning..................................... 104
Service Advancetrac Warning....................... 104
Audio Control...................................................78 Media........................................................................\
78
Seek, Next or Previous........................................ 78
Audio Input Jack
...........................................397
Audio System.................................................381
General Information.......................................... 381
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC/Satellite Radio
.............................388
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/ CD...................................................................384
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/ SYNC.............................................................386
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/ FM...................................................................382
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/ FM/CD............................................................391
Autolamps
........................................................83
Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................ 84
Automatic Climate Control.......................135
Automatic High Beam Control.................85 Activating the System........................................ 86
Manually Overriding the System.................... 86
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Child Restraint and Safety Belt
Maintenance.................................................45
Child Safety.......................................................19
General Information............................................. 19
Child Safety Locks
.........................................35
Left-Hand Side..................................................... 36
Right-Hand Side................................................... 36
Child Seat Positioning
..................................33
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................322 With King Ranch Edition................................. 323
Without King Ranch Edition........................... 322
Cleaning Products
........................................319
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................323
Cleaning the Engine
....................................320
Cleaning the Exterior...................................319 Exterior Chrome Parts...................................... 319
Exterior Plastic Parts........................................ 320
Stripes or Graphics........................................... 320
Underbody........................................................... 320
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens..........................321
Cleaning the Interior....................................321
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades
............................................................321
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................62
Climate............................................................487 Climate Control Voice Commands............489
Climate Control
.............................................133
Climate Controlled Seats..........................148 Cooled Seats........................................................ 149
Collision Warning System
........................229
Principle Of Operation..................................... 229
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check........................... 303
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........53
Creating a MyKey
............................................62
Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 62
Cruise Control
..................................................79
Principle of Operation....................................... 213
Type 1........................................................................\
. 79
Type 2........................................................................\
79
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................ 213
Customer Assistance.................................282 D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording........................................... 9
Service Data Recording........................................ 9
Daytime Running Lamps............................85 Type 1 - Conventional
(Non-Configurable)....................................... 85
Type 2 - Configurable......................................... 85
Digital Radio
..................................................392
HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................ 393
Direction Indicators
........................................87
Lane Change.......................................................... 87
Driver Alert
.......................................................221
Using Driver Alert................................................ 221
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................48 Children and Airbags.......................................... 48
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment....................................................... 48
Driving Aids
......................................................221
Driving Hints...................................................272
Driving Through Water
...............................273
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 85
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Economical Driving
......................................272
Electric Parking Brake.................................193 Applying the Electric Parking Brake.............193
Applying the Electric Parking Brake When
the Vehicle is Moving.................................... 194
Battery With No Charge................................... 195
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake...........194
Electronic Locking Differential................190 Activating the Electronic Locking
Differential....................................................... 190
Emission Control System...........................173 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).................... 174
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing.................................................... 175
End User License Agreement..................501 SYNC End User License Agreement
(EULA)............................................................... 501
Engine Block Heater....................................164 Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 165
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Engine Coolant Check...............................303
Adding Engine Coolant................................... 304
Checking the Engine Coolant....................... 303
Recycled Engine Coolant............................... 304
Severe Climates................................................. 305
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling............................................................. 305
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System...................... 71
Engine Oil Check..........................................302 Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 302
Engine Oil Dipstick
......................................302
Engine Specifications................................359
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 359
Entertainment..............................................455 AM/FM Radio...................................................... 457
Bluetooth Audio................................................. 470
Browsing Device Content............................... 455
CD........................................................................\
... 466
Line In...................................................................... 471
SD Card Slot and USB Port............................ 467
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (If Activated)........................................................ 462
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................ 470
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake............................. 193
Essential Towing Checks..........................262 Before Towing a Trailer.................................... 267
Hitches................................................................... 263
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)......................................... 267
Safety Chains...................................................... 263
Trailer Brakes....................................................... 263
Trailer Lamps...................................................... 266
Trailer Towing Connector................................ 262
Using a Step Bumper....................................... 266
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 267
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options..................................13
Extended Service Plan (ESP)..................516 SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)..............517
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only).......................... 516Exterior Mirrors.................................................91
360-Degree Camera........................................... 93
Auto-dimming Feature (if equipped)..........93
Blind Spot Information System...................... 94
Clearance Lamps ................................................ 93
Direction Indicator Mirrors ............................... 93
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 92
Heated Exterior Mirrors ..................................... 93
Integrated Blind Spot Mirror (If Equipped).......................................................... 94
Memory Mirrors .................................................... 93
Power Exterior Mirrors......................................... 91
Power-Folding Mirrors........................................ 92
Puddle Lamps....................................................... 93
Spot Lamps............................................................ 93
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Fastening the Safety Belts.........................38 Fastening the Cinch Tongue............................ 39
Rear Inflatable Safety Belt.................................41
Safety Belt Extension Assembly..................... 42
Safety Belt Locking Modes............................... 39
Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy...........39
Using the Safety Belt with Cinch Tongue (Front Center Seat)........................................ 38
Floor Mats
.......................................................273
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps........................................ 86
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals................................ 80
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
(U.S. Only)................................................................. 11
Four-Wheel Drive.........................................182
Front Exterior Overview................................14
Front Fog Lamps............................................86
Front Passenger Sensing System
............49
Front Seat Armrest......................................149
Fuel and Refueling.......................................168
Fuel Consumption
........................................172
Calculating Fuel Economy............................... 173
Filling the Tank..................................................... 172
Fuel Filter........................................................308
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Fuel Quality....................................................169
Choosing the Right Fuel With a Flex Fuel
Vehicle (If Equipped)................................... 169
Choosing the Right Fuel Without a Flex Fuel Vehicle (If Equipped)................................... 169
Octane Recommendations............................ 169
Fuel Shutoff...................................................278
Fuses................................................................288
Fuse Specification Chart..........................288 Passenger Compartment Fuse
Panel.................................................................. 293
Power Distribution Box................................... 288
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Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener.............151
Gauges................................................................97 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............99
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge............................... 99
Fuel Gauge............................................................. 99
Information Display........................................... 100
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge................................................................ 100
Type 1 and 2............................................................ 97
Type 3....................................................................... 98
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................55
Intelligent Access................................................. 55
General Maintenance Information........518 Multi-Point Inspection..................................... 520
Owner Checks and Services........................... 519
Protecting Your Investment............................ 518
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.......................... 518
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?...................................................... 518
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................285
Getting the Services You Need...............282 Away From Home.............................................. 282
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Handbrake See: Parking Brake.............................................. 192
Hazard Warning Flashers
..........................278
HDC See: Using Hill Descent Control................... 200Head Restraints
..............................................141
Adjusting the Head Restraint......................... 142
Heated Seats..................................................147 Rear Heated Seats............................................. 148
Heated Windows and Mirrors..................139 Heated Exterior Mirror....................................... 139
Heated Rear Window........................................ 139
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 133
Hill Start Assist
..............................................195
Switching the System On and Off...............196
Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 196
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate...........................................................137
Cooling the Interior Quickly............................ 138
General Hints........................................................ 137
Heating the Interior Quickly............................. 137
Recommended Settings for Cooling ..........138
Recommended Settings for Heating..........138
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather............................................................. 139
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................192
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........297
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Ignition Switch
..............................................160
In California (U.S. Only)............................283
Information Display Control.......................79
Information Displays
...................................105
General Information.......................................... 105
Information....................................................478 911 Assist.............................................................. 484
Alerts...................................................................... 484
Calendar............................................................... 484
Sirius Travel Link................................................. 481
SYNC Services (If Equipped, United States Only).................................................................. 478
Vehicle Health Report (If Equipped, United States Only)................................................... 486
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Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator
Chime..............................................................43
Conditions of operation..................................... 43
Safety Canopy ™.............................................52
Safety Precautions......................................168
Satellite Radio..............................................394 Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................ 396
Satellite Radio Reception Factors..............395
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service.................. 395
Troubleshooting................................................. 396
Scheduled Maintenance Record............527
Scheduled Maintenance
...........................518
Seats...................................................................141
Security................................................................71
Settings...........................................................445 Clock....................................................................... 445
Display................................................................... 446
Settings.................................................................. 447
Sound.................................................................... 446
Vehicle.................................................................... 447
Side Airbags
......................................................51
Sitting in the Correct Position...................141
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains................................. 344
Snowplowing.................................................274 Engine Temperature while Plowing............276
Installing the Snowplow.................................. 274
Operating the Vehicle with the Snowplow Attached........................................................... 275
Outside Air Temperature While Plowing............................................................. 276
Snowplowing with your Airbag Equipped Vehicle............................................................... 275
Snowplow Mode................................................ 275
Transmission Operation while Plowing............................................................. 276
Special Notices................................................12 New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 12
Special Instructions.............................................. 12
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance...............................................524
Exceptions............................................................ 526
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................. 213
Spot Lamps
......................................................87
Cargo and Trailer Hookup Lamps.................. 87Stability Control............................................198
Principle of Operation...................................... 198
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch........................................... 160
Starting a Gasoline Engine........................161 Automatic Engine Shutdown......................... 163
Failure to Start..................................................... 162
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes...............164
Important Ventilating Information..............164
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving............................................................... 163
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary......................................................... 163
Vehicles with an Ignition Key........................... 161
Vehicles with Keyless Start............................. 162
Starting and Stopping the Engine.........160 General Information.......................................... 160
Steering...........................................................229 Electric Power Steering................................... 229
Steering Wheel
................................................77
Storage Compartments.............................158
Sunroof See: Moonroof....................................................... 95
Sun Visors.........................................................95 Illuminated Vanity Mirror................................... 95
Supplementary Restraints System..........47 Principle of Operation......................................... 47
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
SYNC™ Applications and Services.......413
911 Assist................................................................ 413
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................. 419
SYNC Services: Traffic, Directions & Information (TDI) (If Equipped, United
States Only).................................................... 416
Vehicle Health Report....................................... 415
SYNC™...........................................................399 General Information......................................... 399
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
.........................428
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Warning Lamps and Indicators..............100
Adaptive Cruise Control.................................. 100
Anti-Lock Braking System.............................. 100
Automatic High Beam...................................... 100
Auto Start-stop.................................................. 100
Battery..................................................................... 101
Blind Spot Monitor.............................................. 101
Brake System........................................................ 101
Check 4X4.............................................................. 101
Cruise Control....................................................... 101
Direction Indicator............................................... 101
Door Ajar................................................................. 101
Electric Park Brake.............................................. 101
Electronic Locking Differential....................... 101
Engine Coolant Temperature.......................... 101
Engine Oil.............................................................. 102
Fasten Safety Belt.............................................. 102
Four-Wheel Drive Indicators.......................... 102
Front Airbag.......................................................... 102
Front Fog Lamps................................................ 102
High Beam............................................................. 102
Hill Descent........................................................... 102
Low Fuel Level..................................................... 103
Low Tire Pressure Warning............................. 103
Parking Lamps..................................................... 103
Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power/Electronic Throttle Control.........103
Service Engine Soon.......................................... 103
Sport Mode........................................................... 103
Traction and Stability Control....................... 103
Traction and Stability Control Off...............104
Transmission Tow/Haul................................... 104
Washer Fluid Check...................................308
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 319
See: Wipers and Washers.................................. 81
Waxing.............................................................320
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 350
Wheels and Tires..........................................327 General Information.......................................... 327
Technical Specifications................................. 358
Windows and Mirrors...................................90
Windshield Washers.....................................82 Windshield Wipers.........................................81
Speed dependent wipers (if
equipped)........................................................... 81
Wipers and Washers......................................81
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