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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY - VEHICLES WITH: SYNC 3
Radio Frequency Statement IC Identification Number
FCC Identification Number
SYNC Version
216B-SYNCG3-L
ACJ-SYNCG3-L
3.0
216B-FA170BCARHS
ACJ-FA-170-BCARHS
3.1
216B-FG185SG32MH
ACJ-FG-185-SG32MH
3.2
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Stowing the Wheel and Vehicle Jack........304
Vehicle Jack..........................................................
297
Vehicles With a Spare Wheel........................ 295
Changing the 12V Battery.........................244 Removing the Battery...................................... 244
Replacing the Battery...................................... 246
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel.................................255
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................256
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.7L..................................................................257
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter...............................................................235
Engine Lubrication for Severe Service
Operation
......................................................... 235
Changing the Front Wiper Blades.........246
Checking MyKey System Status...............63
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................246
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................46
Child Restraint Positioning..........................37
Child Safety
.......................................................18
General Information............................................. 18
Child Safety Locks
.........................................39
Left-Hand Side..................................................... 40
Right-Hand Side.................................................. 40
Cigar Lighter.....................................................121
Cleaning Products......................................260
Cleaning the Engine....................................262
Cleaning the Exterior...................................261 Body Paintwork Preservation........................ 262
Cleaning the Chrome Trim.............................. 261
Cleaning the Headlamps................................. 261
Cleaning the Rear Window............................. 261
Sliding Door Tracks........................................... 262
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens........................265
Cleaning the Interior...................................263 Fabric, Carpets, Cloth Seats, Headliners
and Floor Mats............................................... 263
Instrument Cluster Screens, LCD Screens and Radio Screens....................................... 265
Leather Interior................................................... 264
Mirrors.................................................................... 265
Rear Windows..................................................... 265
Seatbelts.............................................................. 264Storage Compartments, Cup Holders and
Ashtrays........................................................... 265
Suede Micro Fiber Fabric................................ 264
Cleaning the Wheels
..................................266
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................263
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................63
Climate Control
.............................................107
Cold Weather Precautions........................192
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................ 236
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........57
Creating a MyKey
............................................62
Programming and Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 63
Cruise Control
................................................168
Principle of Operation...................................... 168
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................ 168
Cup Holders
....................................................123
Customer Assistance..................................201
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Comfort, Convenience and Entertainment
Data........................................................................\
11
Event Data................................................................. 11
Service Data............................................................ 10
Services That Third Parties Provide...............12
Services That We Provide.................................. 12
Vehicles With a Modem...................................... 12
Vehicles With SYNC............................................. 12
Daytime Running Lamps............................84
Declaration of Conformity - Vehicles With: SYNC 3...............................................512
Radio Frequency Statement.......................... 512
Diesel Particulate Filter - 3.2L Diesel..............................................................145
Diesel Particulate Filter Automatic Regeneration................................................... 146
Diesel Particulate Filter Manual Regeneration................................................... 148
On-Board Diagnostics System...................... 146
Digital Radio
..................................................349
HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................ 350
Direction Indicators.......................................84
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Doors and Locks..............................................72
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap - 3.2L
Power Stroke Diesel.................................242
Changing the Fuel Filter.................................. 243
Purging Air From the Fuel System...............243
Drive Belt Routing - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel.............................................................258
Drive Belt Routing - 3.5L Ecoboost™/ 3.7L.................................................................259
Driver Alert......................................................169
Principle of Operation...................................... 169
Using Driver Alert................................................ 169
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................49 Children and Airbags.......................................... 54
Passenger Airbag On and Off Switch ..........49
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 54
Driving Aids
.....................................................169
Driving Hints....................................................191
Driving Through Water................................192
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 84
E
Economical Driving
.......................................191
Electromagnetic Compatibility..............485
Emergency Call Limitations......................60
Emergency Call Requirements.................59
Emergency Exit..............................................195
Emission Law
.................................................140
Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance...........141
Tampering With a Noise Control System.............................................................. 140
End User License Agreement
..................487
VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................. 487
Engine Block Heater
....................................128
Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 129
Engine Coolant Check
...............................236
Adding Coolant................................................... 237
Coolant Change................................................. 239
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 240
Fail-Safe Cooling............................................... 239
Recycled Coolant............................................... 238
Severe Climates................................................. 238Engine Cooling Fan - Diesel.....................236
Engine Cooling Fan - E85/
Gasoline.......................................................236
Engine Emission Control...........................140
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System...................... 77
Engine Oil Check..........................................234 Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 235
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel.............................................................234
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................234
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.7L
..........................234
Engine Specifications - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel
...............................................307
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................308
Engine Specifications - 3.7L....................309
Entertainment..............................................406 AM/FM Radio...................................................... 407
Apps........................................................................\
415
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................. 414
CD........................................................................\
..... 413
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)......................................................... 410
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)....................................................... 408
Sources.................................................................. 407
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................. 415
USB Ports.............................................................. 415
Environment......................................................17
Essential Towing Checks
...........................183
Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 188
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Water Craft (PWC)....................................... 189
Safety Chains....................................................... 184
Tow Hitch.............................................................. 184
Trailer Brakes........................................................ 184
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 188
Trailer Towing Connector................................. 183
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 188
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options
.................................16
Exterior Mirrors................................................88
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 89
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 88
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Power Folding Mirrors........................................
88
F
Fan See: Engine Cooling Fan - Diesel.................236
See: Engine Cooling Fan - E85/
Gasoline........................................................... 236
Fastening the Seatbelts...............................42 Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 43
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................42
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 293
Floor Mats........................................................192
Ford Credit.........................................................13
US Only..................................................................... 13
Ford Protect
...................................................462
Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY).......................................... 463
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only).................................................................. 462
Front Door Storage Compartment.........123
Front Wiper Blades See: Changing the Front Wiper Blades......246
Fuel and Refueling
.......................................130
Fuel Consumption........................................138
Advertised Capacity.......................................... 138
Calculating Fuel Economy.............................. 139
Filling the Fuel Tank........................................... 139
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................135
Fuel Filter - Gasoline..................................244
Fuel Quality - Diesel
......................................131
Biodiesel................................................................. 132
Diesel Fuel Additives ........................................ 133
Fuel Requirements - Choosing The Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where
Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Is Not
Required ............................................................ 131
Fuel Requirements - Choosing the Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where
Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel is Required
(United States/Canada/Puerto Rico/U.S.
Virgin Islands and Other Locales)............131
Fuel Quality - E85
........................................134
Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles............................................................. 134
Switching Between E85 and Gasoline............................................................. 135Fuel Quality - Gasoline...............................133
Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 133
Fuel Shutoff
....................................................195
Ignition Switch..................................................... 195
Fuse Box Locations....................................208 Body Control Module....................................... 208
Engine Compartment Fuse Box.................. 208
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box...........208
Pre-fuse Box....................................................... 208
Fuses................................................................208
Fuse Specification Chart - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel
..............................................209
Body Control Module........................................ 216
Engine Compartment Fuse Box.................. 209
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box.............212
Fuse Specification Chart - 3.5L Ecoboost™/3.7L........................................218
Body Control Module........................................ 225
Engine Compartment Fuse Box.................... 218
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box.............221
G
Gauges................................................................91 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............91
Fuel Gauge.............................................................. 92
Information Display.............................................. 91
Tripmeter Reset and Distance to Empty.................................................................. 92
Gearbox See: Transmission............................................... 151
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................67
General Maintenance Information.......466 Multi-point Inspection..................................... 468
Owner Checks and Services......................... 468
Protecting Your Investment........................... 467
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 466
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?.................................................... 466
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................204
Getting the Services You Need...............201 Away From Home............................................... 201
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Switching the Left-Hand Side or the
Right-Hand Side Parking Lamps
On........................................................................\
.. 82
Lighting..............................................................82
General Information............................................ 82
Load Carrying
..................................................174
Load Limit........................................................174
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles.............................................................. 178
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer.................................................................. 174
Load Retaining Fixtures
..............................174
Securing Cargo..................................................... 174
Locking and Unlocking
.................................72
Autolock................................................................... 75
Autounlock.............................................................. 76
Configurable Unlocking...................................... 76
Locking...................................................................... 72
Locking and Unlocking the Doors From Inside.................................................................... 72
One-Stage Unlocking......................................... 76
Opening and Closing the Sliding Door.........73
Opening the Double Rear Doors..................... 74
Rear Emergency Exit............................................ 75
Two-Stage Unlocking......................................... 76
Unlocking................................................................. 72
Zone Re-Locking................................................... 76
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 293
M
Maintenance ..................................................
229
General Information......................................... 229
Manual Climate Control.............................107
Manual Seats
..................................................112
Adjusting the Armrest........................................ 114
Adjusting the Lumbar Support....................... 113
Moving the Seat Backward or Forward............................................................... 112
Recline Adjustment............................................ 113
Media Hub......................................................355
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 97
Mirrors See: Heated Windows and Mirrors..............109
See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 87Mobile Communications Equipment.......15
Motorcraft Parts - 3.2L Power Stroke
Diesel.............................................................310
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™..................................................310
Motorcraft Parts - 3.7L................................312
MyKey – Troubleshooting
...........................65
MyKey ™..............................................................61
Principle of Operation......................................... 61
N
Navigation.......................................................421 cityseeker.............................................................. 428
Destination Mode.............................................. 423
Map Mode............................................................. 422
Navigation Map Updates................................ 429
Navigation Menu................................................ 426
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 429
SYNC AppLink.................................................... 428
Waypoints............................................................. 427
Normal Scheduled Maintenance
..........469
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™........................ 469
Normal Maintenance Intervals..................... 470
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................236 Resetting the Oil Life Monitoring
System.............................................................. 236
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check...................................... 234
Opening and Closing the Hood..............229 Closing the Hood............................................... 230
Opening the Hood............................................. 229
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.....................................................206
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual.........206
Overhead Console
........................................123
Overhead Storage Compartments..............123
P
Parking Aid
......................................................162
Switching the Parking Aid System
Off....................................................................... 164
Parking Aids....................................................162 Principle of Operation....................................... 162
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Parking Brake - Vehicles With:
Mechanical Parking Brake......................156
Center Parking Brake......................................... 156
Parking Brake - Vehicles With: Push Down Parking Brake.................................156
Passive Anti-Theft System..........................77
SecuriLock®............................................................ 77
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System...................... 77
Perchlorate........................................................13
Personalized Settings
................................100
Measure Units..................................................... 100
Phone................................................................416 During a Phone Call........................................... 419
Making Calls......................................................... 418
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time................................................................... 416
Phone Menu.......................................................... 417
Receiving Calls.................................................... 419
Smartphone Connectivity.............................. 420
Text Messaging.................................................. 420
Post-Crash Alert System
...........................198
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking.............................. 72
Power Seats
.....................................................114
Power Lumbar...................................................... 116
Power Steering Fluid Check......................241 Adding Power Steering Fluid......................... 242
Power Windows
..............................................87
Accessory Delay.................................................... 87
Bounce-Back......................................................... 87
Driver Side One-Touch Down.......................... 87
Driver Side One-Touch Up................................ 87
Protecting the Environment........................17
Puncture See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 293
R
Rear Passenger Climate Controls
..........109
Adjusting the Blower Motor Speed.............109
Directing Air to the Footwell Air
Vents.................................................................. 109
Directing Air to the Overhead Air Vents.................................................................. 109
Directing Air to the Overhead Air Vents and the Footwell Air Vents................................. 109Rear Quarter Windows................................89
Closing the Rear Quarter Windows..............90
Opening the Rear Quarter Windows............89
Rear Seats........................................................116 Installing the Seats............................................. 118
Recline Adjustment............................................ 116
Removing Seats (Passenger Vehicles)............................................................. 117
Rear View Camera.......................................164 Manual Zoom...................................................... 166
Rear View Camera Delay................................. 166
Rear View Camera Locations........................ 164
Using the Rear View Camera System.........165
Vehicles with Parking Aid................................. 167
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera................................... 164
Recommended Towing Weights............180 Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer
Weight for Your Vehicle............................... 183
Reduced Engine Performance..................191
Refueling..........................................................136 System Warnings................................................ 138
Remote Control - Vehicles With: Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS)......................69
Changing the Remote Control Battery........70
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter.................... 69
Locating Your Vehicle......................................... 70
Programming a New Remote Control..........70
Switching the Panic Alarm On and Off.........71
Remote Control - Vehicles Without: Passive Anti-Theft System
(PATS)............................................................68
Changing the Remote Control Battery........68
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter.................... 68
Locating Your Vehicle......................................... 69
Programming a New Remote Control.........68
Switching the Panic Alarm On and Off........................................................................\
. 69
Remote Start..................................................110
Removing a Headlamp.............................248
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............266
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................13
Collision Repairs.................................................... 14
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs.................................................................. 14
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 14
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Replacing a Lost Key or Remote
Control..............................................................71
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only).............................................................206
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).............................................................206
Roadside Assistance...................................194
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance........................................................ 195
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.................................... 194
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.................................... 194
Roadside Emergencies
...............................194
Running-In See: Breaking-In................................................... 191
Running Out of Fuel.....................................135 Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container.......................................................... 136
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.................. 135
S
Safety Canopy ™
............................................56
Safety Precautions......................................130
Satellite Radio...............................................351
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................. 352
Satellite Radio Reception Factors...............352
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service.................. 352
Troubleshooting................................................. 353
Scheduled Maintenance Record............474
Scheduled Maintenance
..........................464
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™........................ 464
Normal Maintenance Intervals.................... 464
Seatbelt Extension
.........................................47
Seatbelt Height Adjustment.....................44
Seatbelt Reminder........................................45 Belt-Minder®......................................................... 45
Seatbelts............................................................41 Principle of Operation......................................... 41
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime..............................................................44
Conditions of operation..................................... 45
Seats....................................................................111
Security...............................................................77 Selective Catalytic Reductant
System...........................................................142
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Guidelines.................... 142
Filling the Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank...........142
Filling the Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank Using a Container...................................................... 144
Filling the Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank Using a Fuel Station Pump..................................... 143
Selective Catalytic Reductant System Warning Lamp................................................ 145
Settings...........................................................432 911 Assist............................................................... 437
Ambient Lighting............................................... 444
Bluetooth.............................................................. 434
Clock....................................................................... 434
Display................................................................... 445
General.................................................................. 442
Media Player........................................................ 433
Mobile Apps........................................................ 440
Navigation............................................................ 438
Phone..................................................................... 434
Radio....................................................................... 437
Sound..................................................................... 432
Valet Mode.......................................................... 446
Vehicle................................................................... 444
Voice Control....................................................... 445
Wi-Fi & Hotspot................................................. 442
Side Airbags
.....................................................55
Sitting in the Correct Position....................111
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains................................. 287
Spare Wheel See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 293
Special Notices
................................................14
New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 14
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance...............................................472
Exceptions............................................................ 473
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................ 168
Speed Limiter................................................169 Engine Speed Limiter........................................ 169
Vehicle Speed Limiter - Fixed........................ 169
Stability Control...........................................160 Principle of Operation...................................... 160
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch........................................... 124
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