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Set time
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Set time zone
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Stability Control
Action
Message
indicator
Message
See Using Stability Control (page
137).
Amber
Electronic stability control off
Have the system checked by an
authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
Amber
ABS malfunction Service Now
See Using Stability Control (page
137
).
-
Traction control off
See Using Stability Control (page
137
).
-
Sport mode
See Using Stability Control (page
137
).
-
Electronic stability control off
Starting and Stopping the Engine Action
Message
indicator
Message
See
Starting and Stopping the
Engine (page 113).
-
Press brake to start
See
Starting and Stopping the
Engine (page 113).
-
Press clutch to start
See
Starting and Stopping the
Engine (page 113).
-
Press brake and clutch to start
See
Starting and Stopping the
Engine (page 113).
-
Cranking time exceeded
Steering Action
Message
indicator
Message
Full steering will be maintained but
you will need to exert greater force
on the steering wheel. Have the
system checked by an authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
Amber
Steering assist fault Service
required
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
Electronic Stability Program
WARNINGS
The system does not relieve you of
your responsibility to drive with due
care and attention. Failure to drive
with due care and attention could lead to
loss of vehicle control. Vehicle modifications involving
braking system, aftermarket roof
racks, suspension, steering system,
tire construction and wheel and tire size
may change the handling characteristics
of the vehicle and may adversely affect
the performance of the AdvanceTrac
system. In addition, installing any stereo
loudspeakers may interfere with and
adversely affect the AdvanceTrac system.
Install any aftermarket stereo loudspeaker
as far as possible from the front center
console, the tunnel, and the front seats in
order to minimize the risk of interfering with
the AdvanceTrac sensors. Reducing the
effectiveness of the AdvanceTrac system
could lead to an increased risk of loss of
vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal
injury and death. Remember that even advanced
technology cannot defy the laws of
physics. It’
s always possible to lose
control of a vehicle due to inappropriate
driver input for the conditions. Aggressive
driving on any road condition can cause
you to lose control of your vehicle
increasing the risk of personal injury or
property damage. Activation of the
AdvanceTrac system is an indication that
at least some of the tires have exceeded
their ability to grip the road; this could
reduce the operator ’s ability to control the
vehicle potentially resulting in a loss of
vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal
injury and death. If your AdvanceTrac
system activates, SLOW DOWN. Without Advance Trac
A
With Advance Trac
B
The system supports stability when your
vehicle starts to slide away from your
intended path. This is performed by braking
individual wheels and reducing engine
torque as needed.
The system also provides an enhanced
traction control function by reducing
engine torque if the wheels spin when you
accelerate. This improves your ability to
pull away on slippery roads or loose
surfaces, and improves comfort by limiting
wheel spin in hairpin bends.
Stability Control Warning Lamp
While driving, it flashes when the system
is operating. See Warning Lamps and
Indicators (page 78).
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B
BB
B

Tire Quality Grades apply to new
pneumatic passenger car tires.
They do not apply to deep tread,
winter-type snow tires,
space-saver or temporary use
spare tires, light truck or LT type
tires, tires with nominal rim
diameters of 10 to 12 inches or
limited production tires as defined
in Title 49 Code of Federal
Regulations Part 575.104 ©)(2).
U.S. Department of
Transportation Tire quality
grades: The U.S. Department of
Transportation requires Ford
Motor Company to give you the
following information about tire
grades exactly as the government
has written it.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a
comparative rating based on the
wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a
specified government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150
would wear one and one-half (1
½) times as well on the
government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative
performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their
use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to
variations in driving habits, service
practices, and differences in road
characteristics and climate. Traction AA A B C WARNING
The traction grade assigned
to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include
acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning or peak traction
characteristics. The traction grades, from highest
to lowest are AA, A, B, and C. The
grades represent the tire
’s ability
to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled
conditions on specified
government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction
performance.
Temperature A B C WARNING
The temperature grade for
this tire is established for a
tire that is properly inflated and
not overloaded. Excessive speed,
under-inflation, or excessive
loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure. The temperature grades are A
(the highest), B and C,
representing the tire
’s resistance
to the generation of heat and its
ability to dissipate heat when
tested under controlled conditions
on a specified indoor laboratory
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the tire size code and the last four
numbers represent the week and
year the tire was built. For
example, the numbers 317 mean
the 31st week of 1997. After 2000
the numbers go to four digits. For
example, 2501 means the 25th
week of 2001. The numbers in
between are identification codes
used for traceability. This
information is used to contact
customers if a tire defect requires
a recall.
I.
M+S or M/S: Mud and Snow, or
AT:
All Terrain, or
AS:
All Season.
J. Tire Ply Composition and
Material Used:
Indicates the
number of plies or the number of
layers of rubber-coated fabric in
the tire tread and sidewall. Tire
manufacturers also must indicate
the ply materials in the tire and the
sidewall, which include steel,
nylon, polyester, and others.
K. Maximum Load: Indicates the
maximum load in kilograms and
pounds that can be carried by the
tire. Refer to the Safety
Compliance Certification Label
(affixed to either the door hinge
pillar, door-latch post, or the door
edge that meets the door-latch
post, next to the driver's seating
position), for the correct tire
pressure for your vehicle.
L. Treadwear, Traction and
Temperature Grades: *Treadwear The treadwear grade
is a comparative rating based on
the wear rate of the tire when
tested under controlled conditions
on a specified government test
course. For example, a tire graded
150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government
course as a tire graded 100.
*
Traction: The traction grades,
from highest to lowest are AA, A,
B, and C. The grades represent the
tire's ability to stop on wet
pavement as measured under
controlled conditions on specified
government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction
performance.
*
Temperature: The temperature
grades are A (the highest), B and
C, representing the tire's
resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel.
M. Maximum Inflation
Pressure:
Indicates the tire
manufacturers' maximum
permissible pressure or the
pressure at which the maximum
load can be carried by the tire. This
pressure is normally higher than
the vehicle manufacturer's
recommended cold inflation
pressure which can be found on
the Safety Compliance
Certification Label (affixed to
either the door hinge pillar,
door-latch post, or the door edge
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Summer Tires
Your Ford vehicle may be
equipped with summer tires to
provide superior performance on
wet and dry roads. Summer tires
do not have the Mud and Snow
(M+S or M/S) tire traction rating
on the tire side wall. Since
summer tires do not have the
same traction performance as
All-season or Snow tires, Ford
does not recommend using
summer tires when temperatures
drop to approximately 40°F (5°C)
or below (depending on tire wear
and environmental conditions) or
in snow and ice conditions. Like
any tire, summer tire performance
is affected by tire wear and
environmental conditions. If you
must drive in those conditions,
Ford recommends using Mud and
Snow (M+S, M/S), All-season or
Snow tires.
USING WINTER TIRES
WARNING
When you use winter tires on your
vehicle, you must make sure that you
use the correct lug nuts.
If winter tires are used, you must make sure
that you use the correct tire pressures.
USING SNOW CHAINS
WARNING
Your vehicle is not approved for use
with snow chains. TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM
WARNING
The tire pressure monitoring system
is not a substitute for manually
checking tire pressure. The tire
pressure should be checked periodically
(at least monthly) using a tire gauge, see
Inflating your tires in this chapter. Failure
to properly maintain your tire pressure
could increase the risk of tire failure, loss
of control, vehicle rollover and personal
injury. Each tire, including the spare (if
provided), should be checked
monthly when cold and inflated
to the inflation pressure
recommended by the vehicle manufacturer
on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of
a different size than the size indicated on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure
label, you should determine the proper tire
inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle
has been equipped with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) that
illuminates a low tire pressure telltale
when one or more of your tires is
significantly under-inflated. Accordingly,
when the low tire pressure telltale
illuminates, you should stop and check
your tires as soon as possible, and inflate
them to the proper pressure. Driving on a
significantly under-inflated tire causes the
tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency
and tire tread life, and may affect the
vehicle ’s handling and stopping ability.
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•
Speed Compensated Volume
• DSP. *
Note: *
Your vehicle may not have these
sound settings.
Vehicle To make adjustments using the
touchscreen, press:
1. Settings icon.
2. Vehicle
.
Then select from the following:
• Active Park Assist
• Vehicle Health Report
• Rear View Camera
• Enable Valet Mode
• MyKey
• Traction Control
• Electronic Stability Control
• Hill Start Assist
Active Park Assist
When activated, your system displays
directions for you regarding the active park
assist process.
You can find more information on the
active park assist system in another
chapter. See
Parking Aids (page 138).
Vehicle Health Report
Turn
Automatic Reminders on and off
and set the mileage interval at which you
would like to receive the reports. Press the
?
for more information on these selections.
When done making your selections, press
Run Vehicle Health Report Now
if you
want your report.
You can find more information on Vehicle
Health Report in this chapter. Rear View Camera
This menu allows you to access settings
for your rear view camera. To make adjustments using the
touchscreen, press:
1. Settings
icon.
2. Vehicle
.
3. Rear View Camera
.
Then select from the following:
• Rear Camera Delay
• Visual Park Aid Alert
• Guidelines.
You can find more information on the rear
view camera system in another chapter.
See
Parking Aids (page 138).
Enable Valet Mode
Note: If the system locks, and you need to
reset the PIN, enter 3681 and the system
unlocks.
Valet mode allows you to lock the system.
No information is accessible until the
system is unlocked with the correct PIN. To access, press:
1. Settings
icon.
2. Vehicle
.
3. Enable Valet Mode
.
4. Continue
Note: After you press Continue the system
locks until you enter the PIN again.
Settings
Access and adjust system settings, voice
features, as well as phone, navigation and
wireless settings.
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WARNING
Operating certain parts of this
system while driving can distract
your attention away from the road,
and possibly cause an accident or other
serious consequences. Do not change
system settings or enter data non-verbally
(using your hands) while driving. Stop the
vehicle in a safe and legal manner before
attempting these operations. This is
important since while setting up or
changing some functions you might be
required to distract your attention away
from the road and remove your hands from
the wheel. General Operation
Voice Command Control: Functions
within the Windows Automotive-based
system may be accomplished using only
voice commands. Using voice commands
while driving allows you to operate the
system without removing your hands from
the wheel.
Prolonged Views of Screen:
Do not
access any function requiring a prolonged
view of the screen while you are driving.
Pull over in a safe and legal manner before
attempting to access a function of the
system requiring prolonged attention. Even
occasional short scans to the screen may
be hazardous if your attention has been
diverted away from your driving task at a
critical time.
Volume Setting: Do not raise the volume
excessively. Keep the volume at a level
where you can still hear outside traffic and
emergency signals while driving. Driving
while unable to hear these sounds could
cause an accident. Use of Speech Recognition Functions:
Speech recognition software is inherently
a statistical process which is subject to
errors. It is your responsibility to monitor
any speech recognition functions included
in the system and address any errors.
Navigation Features:
Any navigation
features included in the system are
intended to provide turn by turn
instructions to get you to a desired
destination. Please make certain all
persons using this system carefully read
and follow instructions and safety
information fully.
Distraction Hazard:
Any navigation
features may require manual (non-verbal)
setup. Attempting to perform such set-up
or insert data while driving can seriously
distract your attention and could cause an
accident or other serious consequences.
Stop the vehicle in a safe and legal manner
before attempting these operations.
Let Your Judgment Prevail:
Any
navigation features are provided only as
an aid. Make your driving decisions based
on your observations of local conditions
and existing traffic regulations. Any such
feature is not a substitute for your personal
judgment. Any route suggestions made by
this system should never replace any local
traffic regulations or your personal
judgment or knowledge of safe driving
practices.
Route Safety:
Do not follow the route
suggestions if doing so would result in an
unsafe or illegal maneuver, if you would be
placed in an unsafe situation, or if you
would be directed into an area that you
consider unsafe. The driver is ultimately
responsible for the safe operation of the
vehicle and therefore, must evaluate
whether it is safe to follow the suggested
directions.
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Starting and Stopping the Engine...........113
General Information........................................... 113
Steering............................................................144 Electric Power Steering.................................... 144
Steering Wheel...............................................63
Storage Compartments..............................112
Sunroof See: Moonroof....................................................... 76
Supplementary Restraints System.........34 Principle of Operation........................................ 34
Switching Off the Engine............................116 Vehicles With a Turbocharger......................... 116
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
SYNC™ Applications and Services.......274 911 Assist................................................................ 274
SYNC AppLink.................................................... 280
SYNC Services: Traffic, Directions & Information (TDI).......................................... 277
Vehicle Health Report...................................... 276
SYNC™............................................................259 General Information......................................... 259
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
.........................289
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Tailgate See: Manual Liftgate........................................... 55
Technical Specifications - 1.0L EcoBoost™................................................200
Capacities............................................................ 200
Specifications..................................................... 200
Technical Specifications - 1.6L Duratec-16V Ti-VCT (Sigma)
..............202
Capacities............................................................. 202
Specifications..................................................... 203
Technical Specifications - 1.6L EcoBoost™
..................................................201
Capacities.............................................................. 201
Specifications...................................................... 201
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............235
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)........................162 Tire Care
............................................................211
Glossary of Tire Terminology.......................... 213
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading................................................................ 211
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................. 214
Temperature A B C............................................. 212
Traction AA A B C................................................ 212
Treadwear.............................................................. 212
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........226 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System........................................ 227
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ....................................... 227
Tires See: Wheels and Tires........................................ 211
Towing a Trailer
.............................................154
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels...........................................................154
Emergency Towing............................................. 154
Recreational Towing.......................................... 154
Towing..............................................................154
Transmission Code Designation............238
Transmission..................................................126
Transmission See: Transmission.............................................. 126
Transporting the Vehicle............................154
Trip Computer
.................................................88
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............ 88
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Under Hood Overview - 1.0L EcoBoost™..................................................179
Under Hood Overview - 1.6L Duratec-16V Ti-VCT (88kW/120PS) - Sigma..........180
Under Hood Overview - 1.6L EcoBoost™...................................................181
Using Cruise Control....................................142 Switching Cruise Control Off.......................... 143
Switching Cruise Control On.......................... 142
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................50
Using Snow Chains.....................................226
Using Stability Control - 1.6L EcoBoost™...................................................137
Switching Sport Mode On................................ 137
Switching the System Off................................ 137
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