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Tire pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) MessageAction / Description
LOW TIRE PRESSURE
AmberDisplays when one or more
tires on your vehicle have low
tire pressure. Refer to
Inflating Your Tiresin the
Tires, Wheels and Loading
chapter.
TIRE PRESSURE
MONITOR FAULT
AmberDisplays when the tire
pressure monitoring system is
malfunctioning. If the warning
stays on or continues to come
on, contact your authorized
dealer.
TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR
FAULT
AmberDisplays when a tire pressure
sensor is malfunctioning, or
your spare tire is in use. For
more information on how the
system operates under these
conditions, refer to
Understanding Your Tire
Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)in theTires, Wheels
and Loadingchapter. If the
warning stays on or continues
to come on, contact your
authorized dealer.
Traction Control /
AdvanceTracMessageAction / Description
TRACTION CONTROL OFF
—Displays when the traction
control system has been
switched off.
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AUDIO SYSTEMS
AM/FM single CD/MP3 system (if equipped)
WARNING:Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that
drivers use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may
take their focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of the vehicle. We recommend against the use of any
handheld device while driving, encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible and that you become aware of applicable state
and local laws that may affect use of electronic devices while driving.
One hour mode:Press the ON/OFF control to operate the system with
the ignition turned off; the system will automatically turn off after one
hour.
Setting the clock:Press the H or M buttons on the outside of the
multifunction to access the clock settings. Once you are in the clock
setting, press the H or M button repeatedly until the desired number
appears. Press OK to confirm and close.
1.OK:Press the arrow buttons to scroll through various menu selections
and press OK to select or un-select your choice.
2.Clock:Press to set the clock. Press
/to select the hour or
minutes. Press
/to increase/decrease the time.
3.INFO:Press to access any available radio or CD information.
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Stereo icon:If this icon appears in
your display, it means your system
is in stereo mode.
11.CD:Press to enter CD mode.
(Eject):Press to eject a CD.
AM/FM single CD/MP3, satellite radio and SYNCcompatible
(if equipped)
WARNING:Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that
drivers use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may
take their focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of the vehicle. We recommend against the use of any
handheld device while driving, encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible and that you become aware of applicable state
and local laws that may affect use of electronic devices while driving.
One hour mode:Press the ON/OFF control to operate the system with
the ignition turned off; the system will automatically turn off after one
hour.
1.OK:Press the arrow buttons to scroll through various menu selections
and press OK to select or un-select your choice.
2.INFO:Press to access any available radio or CD information.
3.MENU:Press to access the following features:
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AM/FM single CD/MP3 SYNCcompatible system (if equipped)
WARNING:Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that
drivers use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may
take their focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of the vehicle. We recommend against the use of any
handheld device while driving, encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible and that you become aware of applicable state
and local laws that may affect use of electronic devices while driving.
One hour mode:Press the ON/OFF control to operate the system with
the ignition turned off; the system will automatically turn off after one
hour.
1.OK:Press the arrow buttons to scroll through various menu selections
and press OK to select or un-select your choice.
2.Clock:Press to set the clock. Press
/to select the hour or
minutes. Press
/to increase/decrease the time.
3.INFO:Press to access any available radio or CD information.
4.Sound menu:Press access Treble, Bass, Fade (if equipped) and
Balance menu options. Use
/to cycle through the various options.
When the desired option is chosen, press
/to increase or
decrease the levels. Press OK to set or MENU to exit.
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MyFord Touch ™(if equipped)
WARNING:Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that
drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their
focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of
the vehicle. We recommend against the use of any handheld device
while driving, encourage the use of voice-operated systems when
possible and that you become aware of applicable state and local laws
that may affect the use of electronic devices while driving.
Your vehicle may be equipped with an infotainment system which utilizes
a four corner strategy and dynamic menu listings to provide quick access
to vehicle features and settings.
For complete information on this system, please refer to yourMyFord
Touch™ / MyLincoln Touch™ Supplement.
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Auxiliary input jack (Line in, if equipped)
WARNING:Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that
drivers use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may
take their focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of the vehicle. We recommend against the use of any
handheld device while driving, encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible and that you become aware of applicable state
and local laws that may affect use of electronic devices while driving.
The auxiliary input jack (AIJ) is
located in your center console and
provides a way to connect your
portable music player to the
in-vehicle audio system. This allows
the audio from your portable music
player to be played through the
vehicle speakers with high fidelity.
To achieve optimal performance,
please observe the following
instructions when attaching your
portable music device to the audio system.
Note:If your vehicle is equipped with a touchscreen, refer to your
MyFord Touch™ supplement for information on the AV inputs.
Required equipment:
1. Any portable music player designed to be used with headphones
2. An audio extension cable with stereo male 1/8 in. (3.5 mm)
connectors at each end
To play your portable music player using the auxiliary input jack:
1. Begin with the vehicle parked and the radio turned off.
2. Ensure that the battery in your portable music player is new or fully
charged and that the device is turned off.
3. Attach one end of the audio extension cable to the headphone output
of your player and the other end of the audio extension cable to the AIJ
in your vehicle.
4. Turn the radio on, using either a tuned FM station or a CD loaded into
the system. Adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level.
5. Turn the portable music player on and adjust the volume to 1/2 the
volume.
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6. Press AUX on the vehicle radio repeatedly until LINE, LINE IN or
SYNC LINE IN appears in the display.
You should hear audio from your portable music player although it may
be low.
7. Adjust the sound on your portable music player until it reaches the
level of the FM station or CD by switching back and forth between the
AUX and FM or CD controls.
WARNING:For safety reasons, do not connect or adjust the
settings on your portable music player while the vehicle is
moving.
WARNING:Store the portable music player in a secure location,
such as the center console or the glove box, when the vehicle is
in motion. Hard objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden
stop, which may increase the risk of serious injury. The audio
extension cable must be long enough to allow the portable music
player to be safely stored while the vehicle is in motion.
USB port (if equipped)
WARNING:Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that
drivers use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may
take their focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of the vehicle. We recommend against the use of any
handheld device while driving, encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible and that you become aware of applicable state
and local laws that may affect use of electronic devices while driving.
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Safety information
WARNING:Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that
drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their
focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of
the vehicle. We recommend against the use of any handheld device
while driving, encourage the use of voice-operated systems when
possible and that you become aware of applicable state and local laws
that may affect use of electronic devices while driving.
•Do not attempt to service or repair SYNC. See your authorized
dealer.
•Do not operate playing devices if the power cords and/or cables are
broken, split or damaged. Carefully place cords and/or cables where
they will not be stepped on or interfere with the operation of pedals,
seats and/or compartments, or safe driving abilities.
•Do not leave playing devices in the vehicle in extreme conditions as it
could cause damage to your device. Refer to your device’s user guide
for further information.
•Ensure that you review your device’s user guide before using with
SYNC.
Privacy information
When a cellular phone is connected to SYNC, SYNCcreates a profile
within your vehicle that is linked to that cellular phone. This profile is
created in order to offer you more cellular features and to operate more
efficiently. Among other things, this profile may contain data about your
cellular phone book, text messages (read and unread), and call history,
including history of calls when your cell phone was not connected to
SYNC. In addition, if you connect a media device, SYNCcreates and
retains an index of media content supported by SYNC. SYNCalso
records a short development log of approximately 10 minutes of all
recent SYNCactivity. The log profile and other SYNCdata may be
used to improve SYNCand help diagnose any problems that may occur.
The cellular profile, media device index, and development log will remain
in the vehicle unless you delete it and are generally accessible only in
the vehicle when the cellular phone or media player is connected. If you
no longer plan to use SYNCor the vehicle, we recommend you perform
a Master Reset to erase all information stored in SYNC.
SYNCdata cannot be accessed without special equipment and access to
the vehicle’s SYNCmodule. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada
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WARNING:Do not wait for 911 Assist™ to initiate an
emergency call if you are capable yourself. Dial emergency
services immediately to avoid delayed response time, which could
increase the risk of serious injury or death after a crash. If you do not
hear 911 Assist™ within 5 seconds after the crash, the system or
phone may be damaged or non-functional.
The cell phone or 911 Assist™ hardware may become damaged in
a crash, the vehicle may lose battery power, or the cell phone may
be thrown from the vehicle, which could prevent operation.
Additionally, every cell phone operates differently. While SYNC,
911 Assist™ works with most cell phones, some may have trouble
using this feature. Finally, not all crashes deploy an airbag or, in
certain vehicles, activate the fuel pump shut-off which are the
criteria to initiate 911 Assist™.
Airbags generally deploy in certain frontal, near frontal, side and rollover
crashes, and the deployment of any airbag is intended to act as a 911
Assist™ trigger if those events occur. For more information about airbag
deployment, see theSeating and Safety Restraintschapter of your
Owner Guide. The fuel pump shut-off, in certain vehicles, is intended to
act as a trigger for 911 Assist™ in rear-end crashes, in which airbags
generally do not deploy. To determine if your vehicle has this trigger,
check theRoadside Emergencychapter in your Owner’s Guide. If your
Owner Guide describes a “Fuel Pump Shut-off”, it will trigger 911
Assist™. If your Owner Guide describes a “Fuel Pump Shut-offSwitch”,
it will not trigger 911 Assist™.
WARNING:Always place cell phone in a secure location to
prevent it from becoming a projectile or becoming damaged in
the event of a collision. Failure to do so may cause serious injury or
damage the phone which could prevent 911 Assist from functioning
properly.
911 ASSIST™ PRIVACY NOTICE: Once 911 Assist™ is enabled
(set to ON), 911 Assist™ may, through any paired and connected
cell phone, disclose to emergency services that the vehicle has
been in a crash involving the deployment of an airbag or, in
certain vehicles, the activation of the fuel pump shut-off. Certain
versions or updates to 911 Assist™ may also be capable of
electronically or verbally disclosing to 911 operators the vehicle
location, and/or other details about the vehicle or crash to assist
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•A connectedBluetoothenabled cellular phone that has adequate
network coverage, battery power and signal strength.
•The vehicle is located in the U.S. or Canada or in a territory in which
911 is the emergency number.
WARNING:Unless 911 Assist™ is previously configured to ON
prior to a crash, 911 Assist™ will not dial for help during an
emergency, which could delay response time, increasing the risk of
serious injury or death after a crash.
The 911 Assist™ feature is initially set to OFF. To access the setting:
1. Press
or PHONE to enter thePhone Menu.
2. Scroll repeatedly until911 Assistappears in the radio display.
3. Press OK to confirm and enter the911 Assistmenu.
4. Scroll to select between On and Off selections.
5. Press OK when the desired option appears in the radio display. Set On
or Set Off will appear in the display as confirmation.
Note:Off selections include: Off with reminder and Off without
reminder. Off with reminder provides a display and voice reminder at
phone connection at vehicle start. Off without reminder provides a
display reminder only without a voice reminder.
For more information, please visit www.SyncMyRide.com or
www.syncmaroute.ca.
Note: Before enabling (setting to ON), review the 911 Assist™
Privacy Notice.
Vehicle health report (if equipped, U.S. only)
WARNING:Always follow scheduled maintenance instructions,
regularly inspect your vehicle, and seek repair for any damage or
problem you suspect. Vehicle Health Reports supplements, but cannot
replace normal maintenance and vehicle inspection. Vehicle Health
Report only monitors certain systems that are electronically monitored
by the vehicle and will not monitor or report the status of any other
system, (i.e., brake lining wear). Failure to perform scheduled
maintenance and regularly inspect your vehicle may result in vehicle
damage and serious injury.
Note: Your Vehicle Health Report feature requires activation
prior to use. Visit www.SyncMyRide.com to register.There is no fee
or subscription associated with Vehicle Health Report, but youmust
register to use this feature.
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