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PERSONAL SAFETY SYSTEM™
The Personal Safety System provides an improved overall level of frontal
crash protection to front seat occupants and is designed to help further
reduce the risk of airbag-related injuries. The system is able to analyze
different occupant conditions and crash severity before activating the
appropriate safety devices to help better protect a range of occupants in
a variety of frontal crash situations.
Your vehicle’s Personal Safety System consists of:
•Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints.
•Front outboard safety belts with pretensioners, energy management
retractors (first row only), and safety belt usage sensors.
•Driver’s seat position sensor.
•Front passenger sensing system.
•Passenger airbag off and on indicator lamp.
•Front crash severity sensors.
•Restraints control module with impact and safing sensors.
•Restraint system warning light and backup tone.
•The electrical wiring for the airbags, crash sensor(s), safety belt
pretensioners, front safety belt usage sensors, driver seat position
sensor, front passenger sensing system, and indicator lights.
How Does the Personal Safety System Work?
The Personal Safety System can adapt the deployment strategy of your
vehicle’s safety devices according to crash severity and occupant
conditions. A collection of crash and occupant sensors provides
information to the restraints control module. During a crash, the
restraints control module may activate the safety belt pretensioners
and/or either one or both stages of the dual-stage airbag supplemental
restraints based on crash severity and occupant conditions.
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Illuminated Entry
The interior lamps and select exterior lamps will illuminate when you
unlock the doors with the remote entry system.
The illuminated entry system will turn off the lights if:
•you start your vehicle,
•you press the remote control lock button, or
•after 25 seconds of illumination.
The lights will not turn off if:
•you turn them on with the lamp control, or
•any door is open.
Illuminated Exit
The interior lamps and select exterior lamps will illuminate when all
doors are closed and you switch the ignition off.
The lamps will turn off if all the doors remain closed and:
•25 seconds elapse
•you lock your vehicle from the outside.
Battery Saver
If you leave the courtesy lamps or dome lamps on and switch the ignition
off, the battery saver shuts them off after some time.
Accessory Mode Battery Saver for Intelligent Access Keys
(If Equipped)
If you leave the ignition on after leaving your vehicle, it will shut off
15 minutes after you close all of the doors.
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the vehicle from rolling down the slope. This is an advantage when
pulling away on a slope, (for example from a car park ramp, traffic lights
or when reversing uphill into a parking space).
This feature is activated automatically on any slope that can result in
significant vehicle rollback.
Using Hill Start Assist
Note:If the engine is revved excessively, hill start assist will be
deactivated.
1. Press the brake pedal to bring the vehicle to a complete standstill.
Keep the brake pedal pressed.
2. If the sensors detect that the vehicle is on a slope, the hill start assist
feature will be activated automatically.
3. When you remove your foot from the brake pedal, the vehicle will
remain on the slope without rolling away for approximately two or three
seconds. This hold time will automatically be extended if you are in the
process of driving off.
4. Drive off in the normal manner. The brakes will be released
automatically.
Note:Using the brakes and the hill start assist is the recommended
method of holding a position on a hill. It is not recommended to use the
accelerator pedal and engine torque to hold a hill position for an
extended period of time. Doing so will over heat the clutch in vehicles
equipped with a manual transmissions.
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PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
The traction control system helps avoid drive wheel spin and loss of
traction.
If your vehicle begins to slide, the system applies the brakes to individual
wheels and, when needed, reduces engine power at the same time. If the
wheels spin when accelerating on slippery or loose surfaces, the system
reduces engine power in order to increase traction.
USING TRACTION CONTROL
In certain situations (for example, stuck in snow or mud), turning the
traction control off may be beneficial as this allows the wheels to spin
with full engine power. Turn the traction control system off through the
information display. This option may not be available for all models. See
theInformation Displayschapter.
System Indicator Lights and Messages
WARNING:If a failure has been detected within the Traction
Control System, the stability control light will illuminate steadily.
Verify that the Traction Control System was not manually disabled
through the information display. If the stability control light still
illuminates steadily, have the system serviced by an authorized dealer
immediately. Operating your vehicle with Traction Control disabled
could lead to an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle
rollover, personal injury and death.
The stability control light temporarily illuminates on engine
start-up and flashes when a driving condition activates the
stability system.
The stability control off light temporarily illuminates on engine
start-up and stays on when the traction control system is
turned off.
When the traction control system is turned off or on, a message appears
in the information display showing system status.
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Visual Park Aid Alert
Note:Visual park alert is only available when the transmission is in
R (Reverse).
Note:The reverse sensing system is not effective at speeds above
8 mph (12 km/h) and may not detect certain angular or moving objects.
The system uses red, yellow and green highlights which appear on top
of the video image when an object is detected by the reverse sensing
system. The alert highlights the closest object detected. The reverse
sensing alert can be disabled and if visual park aid alert is enabled,
highlighted areas are still displayed.
Selectable settings for this feature are ON and OFF.
Manual Zoom
WARNING:When manual zoom is on, the full area behind the
vehicle is not shown. Be aware of your surroundings when using
the manual zoom feature.
Note:Manual zoom is only available when the transmission is in
R (Reverse).
Note:When manual zoom is enabled, only the centerline is shown.
Allows the driver to get a closer view of an object behind the vehicle.
The zoomed image keeps the bumper in the image to provide a
reference. When the transmission is shifted out of R (Reverse), the
feature automatically turns off and must be reset when it is used again.
Selectable settings for this feature are (+) and (-). The default setting
for the manual zoom is OFF.
Rear Camera Delay
When shifting the transmission out of R (Reverse) and into any gear
other than P (Park), the camera image remains in the display until the
vehicle speed reaches 6 mph (10 km/h). This occurs when the rear
camera delay feature is on, or until a radio button is selected.
Selectable settings for this feature are ON and OFF. The default setting
for the rear camera delay is OFF.
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BULB SPECIFICATION CHART
Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs
must be marked with an authorized “D.O.T.” for North America to
ensure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern and safe visibility.
The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the lamp
assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn time.
Function Trade number
Headlamp high beam H1LL
Headlamp low beam (halogen) H11LL
Headlamp low beam (HID) D8S
Turn lamp (front) W21W
Park/Side marker lamp (front) 168NA
Fog lamps (if equipped) H11LL
Stop/tail lamp 3157K
Turn lamp 3757AK
Backup lamp 921
Dome lamp H5W or * LED
if equipped
* License plate lamp LED
* High-mount brake lamp LED
* To replace these lamps - see your authorized dealer.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer
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Low tire
pressure
warning lightPossible cause Customer action required
Flashing
warning lightSpare tire in use Repair the damaged road wheel
and tire assembly and reinstall it
on the vehicle to restore system
function. For a description on how
the system functions, seeWhen
Your Temporary Spare Tire is
Installedin this section.
TPMS
malfunction
If the tires are properly inflated and
the spare tire is not in use but the
light remains on, contact your
authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
When Inflating Your Tires
When putting air into your tires (such as at a gas station or in your
garage), the tire pressure monitoring system may not respond
immediately to the air added to your tires.
It may take up to two minutes of driving over 20 mph (32 km/h) for the
light to turn off after you have filled your tires to the recommended
inflation pressure.
How Temperature Affects Your Tire Pressure
The tire pressure monitoring system monitors tire pressure in each
pneumatic tire. While driving in a normal manner, a typical passenger
tire inflation pressure may increase about 2 to 4 psi (14 to 28 kPa) from
a cold start situation. If the vehicle is stationary overnight with the
outside temperature significantly lower than the daytime temperature,
the tire pressure may decrease approximately 3 psi (21 kPa) for a drop
of 30°F (17°C) in ambient temperature. This lower pressure value may
be detected by the tire pressure monitoring system as being significantly
lower than the recommended inflation pressure and activate the system
warning light for low tire pressure. If the low tire pressure warning light
is on, visually check each tire to verify that no tire is flat. If one or more
tires are flat, repair as necessary. Check the air pressure in the road
tires. If any tire is under-inflated, carefully drive the vehicle to the
nearest location where air can be added to the tires. Inflate all the tires
to the recommended inflation pressure.
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Ford strongly recommends using only genuine Ford, Motorcraft or
Ford-authorized remanufactured replacement parts because they are
engineered for your vehicle.
Additives and Chemicals
Ford Motor Company recommended additives and chemicals are listed in
this book and in theWorkshop Manual.Additional chemicals or
additives not approved by Ford Motor Company are not recommended as
part of normal maintenance. Please consult your warranty information.
Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is a normal operating characteristic
and, by itself, does not necessarily indicate a concern or that the fluid
needs to be changed. However, discolored fluids that also show signs of
overheating and/or foreign material contamination should be inspected
immediately by a qualified expert such as the factory-trained technicians
at your dealership. Your vehicle’s oils and fluids should be changed at the
specified intervals or in conjunction with a repair. Flushing is a viable
way to change fluid for many vehicle sub-systems during scheduled
maintenance. It is critical that systems are flushed only with new fluid
that is the same as that required to fill and operate the system, or using
a Ford-approved flushing chemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Certain basic maintenance checks and inspections should be performed
every month or at six month intervals.
Check every month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure.
Windshield washer fluid level.
Check every six months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary.
Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if
necessary.
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high beam .................................90
replacing bulbs ...............246–247
Head restraints .........................133
Heated steering wheel ..............433
Heating ..............................122, 124
Help ............................................432
Hill start assist ..........................169
Hood ..........................................232
How to use voice commands ...378
I
Ignition .......................................145
Illuminated visor mirror ...........100
Information displays .................109
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................161
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................258
cluster ......................................104
Intelligent Access Key ................59
J
Jack ............................................283
positioning ...............................283
storage .....................................283
Joining two calls
(multiparty/conference call) ....332
Jump-starting your vehicle ......210
K
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................76
Keys .......................................58, 81
positions of the ignition .........145L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................252
fog lamps ...................................93
headlamps, flash to pass ..........90
interior lamps ...........................93
replacing bulbs ...............246–247
LATCH anchors ...........................28
Lights, warning and indicator...104
Listening to music ....................381
Load limits .................................194
Locks
autolock .....................................76
childproof ..................................33
doors ..........................................73
Lubricant specifications ...........290
Lug nuts ....................................288
M
Making and receiving calls .......404
Manual transmission .................167
fluid capacities ........................290
lubricant specifications ..........290
reverse .....................................168
MAP DVD - Loading and
Unloading ..................................404
Map icons ..................................443
Map mode ..................................442
Map preferences .......................440
Map updates ..............................445
Media Bluetooth menu options
(adding, connecting, deleting,
turning on/off) ..........................362
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Voice commands in phone
mode ..........................................330
Voice recognition ......................377
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .....104
Washer fluid ......................239–240
Water, Driving through .............205Windows
power .........................................96
rear wiper/washer .....................88
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding
fluid ..................................239–240
replacing wiper blades ...........242
Wrecker towing .........................200
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