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If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the supplemental
restraint system serviced at an authorized dealer immediately. Unless
serviced, the system may not function properly in the event of a
collision.
The safety belt pretensioners and the airbag supplemental restraint
system are designed to activate when the vehicle sustains longitudinal
deceleration sufficient to cause the restraints control module to deploy a
safety device.
The fact that the safety belt pretensioners or front airbags did not
activate for both front seat occupants in a collision does not mean that
something is wrong with the system. Rather, it means the restraints
control module determined the accident conditions (crash severity, belt
usage, etc.) were not appropriate to activate these safety devices.
•Front airbags are designed to activate only in frontal and near-frontal
collisions (not rollovers, side impacts or rear impacts) unless the
collision causes sufficient longitudinal deceleration.
•The safety belt pretensioners are designed to activate in frontal and
near-frontal collisions, and may also activate when a side curtain
deploys.
•The knee airbag deploys from under the instrument panel when the
passenger airbag activates in a collision.
•Side airbags and side curtain airbags are designed to inflate in
side-impact collisions, not rollovers, rear impacts, frontal or
near-frontal collisions, unless the collision causes sufficient lateral
deceleration.
AIRBAG DISPOSAL
Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Airbags MUST BE
disposed of by qualified personnel.
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Sounding a Panic Alarm (If Equipped)
Note:The panic alarm will only operate when the ignition is off.
Press the button to activate the alarm. Press the button again
or turn the ignition on to deactivate.
Remote Start (If Equipped)
WARNING:To avoid exhaust fumes, do not use remote start if
your vehicle is parked indoors or areas that are not well
ventilated.
Note:Do not use remote start if your vehicle is low on fuel.
Your vehicle has remote start if the transmitter has this button.
The remote start feature allows you to start the vehicle from outside the
vehicle. The transmitter has an extended operating range.
Vehicles with automatic climate control can be configured to operate
when the vehicle is remote started. Refer to theClimate Control
chapter for more information.
Many states and provinces have restrictions for the use of remote start.
Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements
regarding remote start systems.
The remote start system will not work if:
•the ignition is on
•the alarm system is triggered
•the feature has been disabled
•the hood is not closed
•two remote vehicle starts have already been attempted within the last
hour
•the vehicle is not inP
•the vehicle battery voltage is too low
•the service engine soon indicator was on the last time the vehicle was
driven.
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Service Engine Soon
If the service engine soon indicator light stays illuminated after
the engine is started, it indicates that the On Board Diagnostics
system (OBD) has detected a malfunction of the vehicle
emissions control system. Refer toOn board diagnostics (OBD)in the
Fuel and Refuelingchapter for more information about having your
vehicle serviced.
If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could damage
your catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy
acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced
immediately.
Note:Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures
could damage the catalytic converter or other vehicle components.
The service engine soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is
first turned on prior to engine start to check the bulb and to indicate
whether the vehicle is ready for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing.
Normally, the service engine soon light will stay on until the engine is
cranked, then turn itself off if no malfunctions are present. However, if
after 15 seconds the service engine soon light blinks eight times, it
means that the vehicle is not ready for I/M testing. SeeReadiness for
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testingin theFuel and Refueling
chapter.
Stability Control System
It will flash when the system is active. It will illuminate when
you switch the ignition on to confirm it is functional. If it
remains illuminated or does not illuminate when you switch the
ignition on, this indicates a malfunction. During a malfunction the system
will switch off. Have the system checked by your authorized dealer.
Stability Control System Off
It will illuminate when you switch off the system. It will go out
when you switch the system back on or when you switch the
ignition off.
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INFORMATION MESSAGES
Note:Depending on the vehicle options equipped with your vehicle, not
all of the messages will display or be available. Certain messages may be
abbreviated or shortened depending upon which cluster type you have.
Press the OK button to
acknowledge and remove some
messages from the information
display. Other messages will be
removed automatically after a short
time. Certain messages need to be
confirmed before you can access
the menus.
Message indicator (if equipped):The message indicator
illuminates to supplement some messages. It will be red or
amber depending on the severity of the message and will
remain on until the cause of the message has been rectified.
Some messages will be supplemented by a system specific symbol with a
message indicator.
Airbag MessageAction / Description
Airbag malfunction Service
now
AmberDisplays when the system
requires service due to a
malfunction. Contact your
authorized dealer.
Alarm MessageAction / Description
Alarm triggered Check Vehicle
AmberDisplays when the alarm has
been triggered due to
unauthorized entry.
Alarm malfunction Service
req’d
—Displays when the system
requires service due to a
malfunction. Contact your
authorized dealer.
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Engine MessageAction / Description
Engine malfunction Service
now AmberEngine service is required.
Contact your authorized
dealer.
High engine temperature Stop
safely
RedDisplays when the engine
temperature is too high. Stop
the vehicle in a safe place and
allow to engine to cool. If the
problem persists, contact your
authorized dealer.
Fuel MessageAction / Description
Fuel Level LOW
AmberDisplays when the fuel level is
low.
Check Fuel Fill Inlet
AmberDisplayed when the fuel fill
inlet may not be properly
closed.
Hill Start Assist MessageAction / Description
Hill start assist not available
AmberDisplays when hill start assist
is not available. Contact your
authorized dealer.
Keyless Vehicle MessageAction / Description
Steering lock engaged. Turn
steering wheel
—Displays when you need to
turn the steering wheel in
order to disengage the
steering lock.
Steering malfunction Service
nowAmberContact your authorized
dealer.
Steering malfunction Stop
safely RedStop the vehicle in a safe
place. Contact your authorized
dealer.
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Keyless Vehicle MessageAction / Description
Ford KeyFree Key inside
vehicle
AmberDisplays to remind you that
the key is in the trunk. Refer
toPush button start system
in theDrivingchapter for
more information.
Ford KeyFree No key
detected
—Displayed if the key is not
detected by the system. Refer
toPush button start system
in theDrivingchapter for
more information.
Switch ign. off Press ENGINE
Start/Stop RedRefer toPush button start
systemin theDriving
chapter for more information.
Ford KeyFree Key not inside
car RedRefer toPush button start
systemin theDriving
chapter for more information.
Key Battery low Replace soon
—Displays when the key battery
is low. Change the battery as
soon as possible. Refer to he
Locks and Securitychapter
for more information.
Lighting MessageAction / Description
Brake lamp Bulb fault
—Displays when the brake lamp
bulb has burned out. Contact
your authorized dealer.
Dipped beam Bulb fault
—Displays when the low beam
headlamp bulb has burned
out. Contact your authorized
dealer.
Headlamp malfunction Service
req’d
AmberDisplays when an electrical
system problem occurs with
the headlamp system. Contact
your authorized dealer.
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Maintenance MessageAction / Description
Engine oil change due
—Displays when the engine oil
life is depleted and requires a
change. SeeEngine oilin the
Maintenance and
specificationschapter for
more information.
Brake fluid level low Service
now
RedIndicates the brake fluid level
is low and the brake system
should be inspected
immediately. Refer toBrake
fluidin theMaintenance
and Specificationschapter.
Contact your authorized
dealer.
Washer fluid level low
—Displays when the washer
fluid is low and needs to be
refilled. Refer toWindshield
washer fluidin the
Maintenance and
Specificationschapter.
MyKeyMessageAction / Description
MyKey active Drive Safely
—Displays when MyKeyis
active.
MyKey Speed Limited to XX
MPH/km/h
—Displays when starting the
vehicle and MyKeyis in use
and the MyKey speed limit is
on.
MyKey Vehicle Near Top
Speed
AmberDisplays when a MyKeyis in
use and the MyKey speed
limit is on and the vehicle
speed is approaching 80 mph
(130 km/h).
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MyKeyMessageAction / Description
MyKey Buckle Up to Unmute
Audio —Displays when a MyKeyis in
use and Belt-Minderis
activated.
MyKey Park aid cannot be
deactivated—Displays when a MyKeyis in
use and park aid is activated.
Key is Already a MyKey
—Displays when trying to create
a MyKeywith a key already
designated as a MyKey.
MyKey Place key in key
holder—Displays when programming a
MyKey.
MyKey ESC cannot be
deactivated —Displays when a MyKeyis
active and trying to disable
ESC.
Park Aid MessageAction / Description
Parking aid malfunction
Service req’d
AmberDisplays when the system has
detected a condition that
requires service. Contact your
authorized dealer.
Park Brake MessageAction / Description
Park brake applied
RedDisplays when the parking
brake is set, the engine is
running and the vehicle is
driven more than 3 mph
(5 km/h). If the warning stays
on after the parking brake is
released.
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Power Steering MessageAction / Description
Steering loss Stop safely
RedThe power steering system is
not working. Stop the vehicle
in a safe place. Contact your
authorized dealer.
Steering assist fault Service
req’d
AmberThe power steering system
required service. Stop the
vehicle in a safe place.
Contact your authorized
dealer.
Steering fault Service now
AmberThe power steering system
has detected a condition
within the power steering
system or passive
entry/passive start system that
requires service. Contact your
authorized dealer.
Starting System MessageAction / Description
Press brake to start
—Displays when starting the
vehicle as a reminder to apply
the brake.
Cranking time exceeded
—Displays when the vehicle fails
to start.
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Transmission MessageAction / Description
Transmission too hot Press
brake
AmberDisplays when the
transmission is overheating.
Stop the vehicle in a safe spot
and allow the transmission to
cool and the message
disappears before proceeding.
If the condition persists,
contact your authorized dealer
for service.
Red Displays when the
transmission is overheating.
Stop the vehicle in a safe spot
and allow the transmission to
cool and the message
disappears before proceeding.
If the condition persists,
contact your authorized dealer
for service. If the vehicle is
driven with this message
active you may experience
vehicle shudder as a further
overheat warning.
Transmission overheating Stop
safely
RedDisplays when the
transmission is overheating.
Stop the vehicle in a safe spot
and allow the transmission to
cool before proceeding. If the
condition persists, contact
your authorized dealer for
service.
Transmission not in Park
Select P—Displays as a reminder to shift
into park.
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