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From this screen, you can also make other adjustments, such as 12– or
24–hour mode, activate GPS time synchronization and have the system
automatically update for new time zones.
You can also turn the outside air temperature display on and off. It
appears at the top center of the touchscreen, next to the time and date.
The system automatically saves any updates you make to the settings.
Display
You can adjust the touchscreen display through the touchscreen or by
pressing the voice button on your steering wheel controls and when
prompted, say, “Display settings”.
Press the Settings icon >Display,then select from the
following:
Brightnessallows you to make the screen display brighter or dimmer.
Modeallows you to set the screen to a certain brightness or have the
system automatically change based on the outside light level, or turn the
display off.
•If you selectAUTOorNIGHT,you have the options of turning the
display’s Auto Dim feature on or off and changing the Auto Dim
Manual Offset feature.
Edit Wallpaper
•You can have your touchscreen display the default photo or upload
your own.
Uploading Photos for Your Home Screen Wallpaper
Note:You cannot load photos directly from your camera. You must
access the photos either from your USB mass storage device or from an
SD card.
Note:Photographs with extremely large dimensions (such as 2048 x
1536) may not be compatible and appear as a blank (black) image on the
display.
Your system allows you to upload and view up to 32 photos.
To access, press theSettings icon >Display>Edit Wallpaper,and then
follow the system prompts to upload your photographs.
Only the photograph(s), which meets the following conditions, display:
•Compatible file formats are as follows: .jpg, .gif, .png, .bmp.
•Each file must be 1.5 MB or less.
•Recommended dimensions: 800 x 384.
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View/Edit Route
Access these features when a route is active:
•View Route
•Edit Destination/Waypoints
•Edit Turn List
•Detour
•Edit Route Preferences
•Edit Traffic Preferences
•Cancel Route.
Nokia is the digital map provider for the navigation application. If you
find map data errors, you may report them directly to Nokia by going to
http://mapreporter.navteq.com. Nokia evaluates all reported map errors
and responds with the result of their investigation by e-mail.
Navigation Map Updates
Annual navigation map updates are available for purchase through your
dealership, by calling 1-800-NAVMAPS (in Mexico, call 01–800–557–5539)
or going to www.navigation.com/ford. You need to specify the make and
model of your vehicle to determine if there is an update available.
Navigation Voice Commands
When in navigation mode, press the voice button on the
steering wheel control. After the tone, say any of the following
commands:
Navigation system voice commands
“Cancel next waypoint”1“Navigation”3
“Cancel route”1“Navigation voice volume
decrease”1
“Destination”2“Navigation voice volume increase”
“Destination ” “Repeat instruction”
“Destination ” “Show 3D”
“Destination favorites” “Show heading up”
“Destination home” “Show map”
“Destination intersection” “Show north up”
“Destination nearest category>”“Show route”
1
“Destination nearest POI” “Show turn list”1
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Multi-point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right, it is important to have the
systems on your vehicle checked regularly. This can help identify
potential issues and prevent major problems. Ford Motor Company
recommends the following multi-point inspection be performed at every
scheduled maintenance interval to help make sure your vehicle keeps
running great.
Multi-point inspection
Accessory drive belt(s) Hazard warning system operation
Battery performance Horn operation
Engine air filter Radiator, cooler, heater and A/C hoses
Exhaust system Suspension components for leaks or
damage
Exterior lamps operation Steering and linkage
Fluid levels
*; fill if necessary Tires (including spare) for wear and
proper pressure**
For oil and fluid leaks Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
Half-shaft dust boots Washer spray and wiper operation
*Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission (with an
underhood dipstick) and window washer.
**If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire
sealant expiration Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
Be sure to ask your dealership service advisor or technician about the
multi-point vehicle inspection. It is a comprehensive way to perform a
thorough inspection of your vehicle. It is your checklist that gives you
immediate feedback on the overall condition of your vehicle. You will
know what has been checked, what is okay, as well as those things that
may require future or immediate attention. The multi-point vehicle
inspection is one more way to keep your vehicle running great!
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Normal scheduled maintenance*
At every oil change
interval as indicated by
the information displayChange engine oil and filter.**
Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure
tread depth.
Perform multi-point inspection
(recommended).
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if
equipped with dipstick). Consult dealer for
requirements.
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums,
brake linings, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect cabin air filter (if equipped).
Inspect engine cooling system strength and
hoses.
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect rear axle and U-joints. Lubricate if
equipped with grease fittings (All-wheel drive
vehicles).
Inspect half-shaft boots (if equipped).
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints,
suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and
U-joints. Lubricate if equipped with grease
fittings.
Inspect wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
*Do not exceed one year or 10000 miles (16000 kilometers) between
service intervals.
**Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each engine oil and filter
change. See theInstrument Clusterchapter.
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HD Radio™ ...............................447
Headlamps
aiming ......................................308
bulb specifications ..................314
flash to pass ..............................99
high beam .................................99
replacing bulbs .......................310
Head restraints .........................146
Heated steering wheel ..............495
Heating ......................135, 137–138
Help ............................................494
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................167
Hood ..........................................288
How to use voice commands ...441
I
Ignition ...............................179, 355
Illuminated visor mirror ...........108
Information displays .................117
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................194
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................319
cluster ......................................111
Intelligent Access Key ................64
J
Jack ............................................347
positioning ...............................347
storage .....................................347
Joining two calls
(multiparty/conference call) ....394
Jump-starting your vehicle ......267K
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................77
keypad .......................................82
locking and unlocking doors ....84
programming entry code .........82
Keys .......................................64, 86
positions of the ignition .........179
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................314
headlamps, flash to pass ..........99
interior lamps .........................103
replacing bulbs .......................310
LATCH anchors ...........................30
Liftgate ........................................79
Lights, warning and indicator ..111
Listening to music ....................444
Load limits .................................243
Locks
autolock .....................................77
childproof ..................................36
doors ..........................................75
Lubricant specifications ...........356
Lug nuts ....................................353
M
Making and receiving calls .......467
MAP DVD - Loading and
Unloading ..................................467
Map icons ..................................505
Map mode ..................................504
Map preferences .......................502
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Map updates ..............................507
Media Bluetooth menu options
(adding, connecting, deleting,
turning on/off) ..........................423
Message center .........................117
warning messages ...........121, 127
Mirrors ...............................105, 107
fold away .................................105
programmable memory ............66
side view mirrors (power) .....105
Moon roof ..................................109
Motorcraft® parts .............315, 359
MyFord Touch™ system ..........433
MyKey ..........................................71
N
Navigation features ...................498
Navigation voice commands ....507
Notifications ..............................479
O
Octane rating ............................187
P
Pairing other phones ........391, 466
Pairing your phone ...................466
Pairing your phone for the first
time ....................................390, 466
Parental MyKey programming ...71
Park Assist ................................213
Parking brake ............................208
Parts
(see Motorcraft® parts) ..........359Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................53
Phone Bluetooth menu options
(adding, connecting, deleting,
turning on/off) ..........................402
Phone redial ..............................396
Phone settings ..................470, 491
Phone voice commands ............471
Playing music (by artist,
album, genre, playlist, tracks,
similar) ......................................420
POI categories ...........................500
Point of Interest (POI) .............500
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................279
Power door locks ........................75
Power liftgate ..............................79
Power mirrors ...........................105
Powerpoint ................................172
Power steering ..........................240
fluid, refill capacity ................356
fluid, specifications .................356
Power Windows .........................104
Privacy information ..........387, 438
Push button start system .........179
Putting a call on/off hold .........394
Q
Quick touch buttons .................506
R
Radio ..........................369, 374–375
AM/FM .....................................446
Single CD ................369, 374–375
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Settings ......................................484
Setting the clock ...............369, 484
Side air curtain ...........................59
Side-curtain airbags system .......59
SIRIUS® satellite radio ....369, 452
SIRIUS satellite radio voice
commands .................................453
SIRIUS Travel Link ...................476
SIRIUS Travel Link voice
commands .................................477
SOS Post Crash Alert .................51
Spare tire
(see Changing the Tire) ...........349
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................355, 359
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................356
Stability system .........................211
Starting your vehicle ................180
jump starting ..........................267
push button start system .......179
Steering wheel ............................91
controls ......................................93
tilting .........................................91
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) (see airbags) ....................52
Supported media file types ......461
Supported player, media
formats and metadata
information ................................461
SYNC® customer support ........386
SYNC® Services ................410, 473
System settings .........................487T
Temperature control
(see Climate
control) ..............135, 137–138, 495
Text messaging .................397, 468
Text messaging (sending,
downloading, deleting) .....398, 400
Third-row power fold seat .......164
Tilt steering wheel ......................91
Tires ...................................326, 347
alignment ................................340
care ..........................................326
changing ..........................347, 349
checking the pressure ............336
inflating ...................................334
label .........................................333
replacing ..................................338
rotating ....................................340
safety practices .......................339
sidewall information ...............328
snow tires and chains ............341
spare tire .................................347
terminology .............................327
tire grades ...............................327
treadwear ........................326, 336
Touchscreen features
(climate) ....................................495
Towing .......................251, 258–259
recreational towing .................259
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ..............256
trailer towing ..........................251
wrecker ....................................258
Traction control ........................209
Traffic, Directions and
Information ................................410
Traffic preferences ...................502
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