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Cruise Control
Principle of Operation
...............................198
Using Cruise Control ..................................
198
Using Adaptive Cruise Control ...............
199
Driving Aids
Speed Limiter ..............................................
206
Driver Alert .....................................................
207
Lane Keeping System ...............................
208
Blind Spot Information System ..............
212
Cross Traffic Alert ........................................
216
Eco .....................................................................
219
Steering ..........................................................
220
Pre-Collision Assist .....................................
221
Front View Camera ....................................
225
Drive Control .................................................
226
Load Carrying
Roof Racks and Load Carriers - Bus .....
228
Roof Racks and Load Carriers - Van ........................................................................\
228
Load Retaining Fixtures ............................
228
Load Limit ......................................................
229
Towing
Towing a Trailer ...........................................
234
Recommended Towing Weights - Chassis Cab/Crew Van/Cutaway/Van
........................................................................\
235
Recommended Towing Weights - M2 Bus ................................................................
237
Essential Towing Checks .........................
239
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels .....
245
Driving Hints
Reduced Engine Performance ...............
246
Economical Driving ....................................
246
Cold Weather Precautions ......................
246
Breaking-In ....................................................
247
Driving Through Water ..............................
247Floor Mats
......................................................
247
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance .................................
249
Hazard Flashers ..........................................
250
Emergency Exit - M2 Bus .........................
250
Fuel Shutoff ..................................................
250
Jump Starting the Vehicle ........................
251
Transporting the Vehicle ..........................
253
Towing Points ...............................................
254
Crash and Breakdown Information
Post-Crash Alert System .........................
255
Customer Assistance
Ford Credit ....................................................
256
Getting the Services You Need ..............
256
In California (U.S. Only) ............................
257
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) ....................
258
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) ......................
259
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada .......................................................
259
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature ........................................................................\
.
261
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) ........................................................................\
.
261
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) ........................................................................\
262
Fuses
Fuse Box Locations ....................................
263
Fuse Specification Chart .........................
264
Changing a Fuse ..........................................
276
Maintenance
General Information ..................................
278
Opening and Closing the Hood .............
278
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The system consists of the following:
•
Safety Canopy curtain airbags above
the trim panels over the front and rear
side windows identified by a label or
wording on the headliner or roof-pillar
trim.
• A flexible headliner which opens above
the side doors to allow air curtain
deployment · Crash sensors and monitoring
system with a readiness
indicator. See Crash Sensors
and Airbag Indicator (page 59).
Properly restrain children 12 years old and
under in the rear seats. The Safety Canopy
will not interfere with children restrained
using a properly installed child or booster
seat because it is designed to inflate
downward from the headliner above the
doors along the side window opening.
The design and development of the Safety
Canopy included recommended testing
procedures that were developed by a
group of automotive safety experts known
as the Side Airbag Technical Working
Group. These recommended testing
procedures help reduce the risk of injuries
related to the deployment of side airbags
(including the Safety Canopy).
CRASH SENSORS AND
AIRBAG INDICATOR WARNING:
Modifying or adding
equipment to the front end of your
vehicle (including hood, bumper system,
frame, front end body structure, tow
hooks and hood pins) may affect the
performance of the airbag system,
increasing the risk of injury. Do not
modify or add equipment to the front
end of your vehicle. Your vehicle has a collection of crash and
occupant sensors which provide
information to the restraints control
module which deploys (activates) the
front safety belt pretensioners, driver
airbag, passenger airbag, seat mounted
side airbags, and the Safety Canopy®.
Based on the type of crash (frontal impact,
side impact or rollover), the restraints
control module will deploy the appropriate
safety devices.
The restraints control module also
monitors the readiness of the above safety
devices plus the crash and occupant
sensors. The readiness of the safety
system is indicated by a warning indicator
light in the instrument cluster or by a
backup tone if the warning light is not
working. Routine maintenance of the
airbags is not required.
A difficulty with the system is indicated by
one or more of the following:
The readiness light will not
illuminate immediately after the
ignition is turned on.
• The readiness light will either flash or
stay lit.
• A series of five beeps will be heard. The
tone pattern will repeat periodically
until the problem, the light or both are
repaired.
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 crash.
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Integrated Keyhead Transmitter
1. Twist a thin coin in the slot of the
transmitter near the key ring to remove
the battery cover.
2. Remove the old battery. 3. Insert the new battery. Refer to the
instructions inside the transmitter for
the correct orientation of the battery.
Press the battery down to make sure
it is fully in the housing.
4. Reinstall the battery housing cover onto the transmitter.
Locating Your Vehicle
Press the lock button on the remote
control twice within three seconds. The
horn sounds and the direction indicators
flash. Note:
If locking was not successful, any
door is open, or if the hood is open on
vehicles with an alarm or remote start then
the horn sounds but the direction indicators
do not flash.
Switching the Panic Alarm On and
Off Press the button on the remote
control to switch the panic alarm
on. Press the button again or
switch the ignition on to switch the panic
alarm off.
We recommend you do not use this
method to locate your vehicle.
Note: The panic alarm only operates when
the ignition is off.
REMOTE CONTROL - VEHICLES
WITH: PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT
SYSTEM (PATS)
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (If
Equipped) Use the key blade to start your vehicle and
unlock or lock the driver door from outside
your vehicle.
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Note:
If locking was not successful, any
door is open, or if the hood is open on
vehicles with an alarm or remote start then
the horn sounds but the direction indicators
do not flash.
Switching the Panic Alarm On and
Off Press the button on the remote
control to switch the panic alarm
on. Press the button again or
switch the ignition on to switch the panic
alarm off.
We recommend you do not use this
method to locate your vehicle.
Note: The panic alarm only operates when
the ignition is off.
REMOTE CONTROL - VEHICLES
WITH: POWER SLIDING DOOR
Use the key blade to start your vehicle and
unlock or lock the driver door from outside
your vehicle. The buttons on the key
operate the remote control function. Changing the Remote Control
Battery
WARNING: Keep batteries away
from children to prevent ingestion.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury or death. If
ingested, immediately seek medical
attention. WARNING:
If the battery
compartment does not securely close,
stop using the remote control and
replace it as soon as possible. In the
meantime, keep the remote control away
from children. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death. Make sure that you dispose of
old batteries in an
environmentally friendly way.
Seek advice from your local authority
about recycling old batteries.
The remote control uses one coin-type
three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or
equivalent. 1. Press the release button.
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2.
Switch the ignition from off to on. Keep
the ignition on for at least three
seconds, but no more than 10 seconds.
3. Switch the ignition off and remove the
first correctly coded key from the
ignition.
4. After three seconds but within 10 seconds of switching the ignition off,
insert the second previously correctly
coded key into the ignition.
5. Switch the ignition from off to on. Keep
the ignition on for at least three
seconds, but no more than 10 seconds.
6. Switch the ignition off and remove the
second previously programmed
correctly coded key from the ignition.
7. After three seconds but within 10 seconds of switching the ignition off
and removing the previously
programmed correctly coded key,
insert the new unprogrammed key into
the ignition.
8. Switch the ignition from off to on. Keep
the ignition on for at least six seconds.
9. Remove the newly programmed correctly coded key from the ignition.
If the key has been successfully
programmed it will start the engine and
operate the remote entry system (if the
new key is an integrated keyhead
transmitter).
If the key was not successfully
programmed, wait 10 seconds and repeat
Steps 1 through 8. If you are still
unsuccessful, take your vehicle to an
authorized dealer.
Note: You can program a maximum of eight
coded keys to your vehicle. All eight can be
integrated keyhead transmitters. ANTI-THEFT ALARM -
VEHICLES WITHOUT: ANTI-
THEFT ALARM HORN WITH
INTEGRAL BATTERY
Alarm System
The perimeter alarm is a deterrent against
unauthorized access to your vehicle
through the doors, luggage compartment
and the hood.
Triggering the Alarm
Once armed, the alarm is triggered in any
of the following ways:
•
If someone opens a door, cargo area
or the hood without a valid key or
remote control.
• If you switch the ignition on without a
valid key.
If the alarm is triggered, the horn will sound
for 30 seconds and the hazard warning
flasher will flash for five minutes.
Any further attempts to perform one of the
above will trigger the alarm again.
Arming the Alarm
To arm the alarm, lock your vehicle. See
Doors and Locks (page 76).
Disarming the Alarm
Disarm and silence the alarm by unlocking
the doors with the key and switching the
ignition on with a correctly coded key or by
unlocking the doors or the cargo area with
the remote control.
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ANTI-THEFT ALARM -
VEHICLES WITH: ANTI-THEFT
ALARM HORN WITH INTEGRAL
BATTERY
Alarm System
Your vehicle may have one of the following
alarm systems:
•
Category one alarm with interior
sensors and battery back-up sounder.
• Perimeter alarm.
Perimeter Alarm
The perimeter alarm is a deterrent against
unauthorized access to your vehicle
through the doors and the hood.
Interior Sensors (If Equipped) Note:
Do not cover up the interior scanning
sensors.
The sensors act as a deterrent against
unauthorized intrusion by sensing any
movement within your vehicle. Battery Back-up Sounder
The battery back-up sounder is an
additional alarm system this will sound a
siren when the alarm is triggered. When
you lock your vehicle the system is armed.
The sounder has its own battery and will
sound an alarm siren even if someone
disconnects your vehicle battery or the
battery back-up sounder itself.
Triggering the Alarm
Once armed, the alarm is triggered in any
of the following ways:
•
If someone opens a door or the hood
without a valid key or remote control.
• If you switch the ignition on without a
valid key.
• If the interior sensors detect movement
within your vehicle.
• On vehicles with a battery back-up
sounder, if someone disconnects your
vehicle battery or the battery back-up
sounder itself.
If the alarm is triggered, the alarm horn will
sound for 30 seconds and the hazard
warning flashers will flash for five minutes.
Any further attempts to perform one of the
above will trigger the alarm again.
Guard Settings
Note: Do not arm the alarm with full guard
if passengers, animals or other moving
objects are inside your vehicle, as this could
trigger the alarm.
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Airbag warning lamp. If it does
not illuminate when you switch
the ignition on, continues to flash
or remains on when the engine is running,
this indicates a malfunction. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible. Anti-lock brake system warning
lamp. If it illuminates when you
are driving, this indicates a
malfunction. Your vehicle continues to
have normal braking without the anti-lock
brake system function. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible. Auto-Start-Stop indicators. It
illuminates green when the
engine stops. It flashes amber
and a message appears when
you need to take action. It
illuminates gray with a
strikethrough when the system is not
available. Automatic high beam control on
indicator. It illuminates to
confirm when the system is
ready to assist. Blind spot information system
indicator. When the system
detects a vehicle, the indicator
illuminates in the exterior mirror on the side
the approaching vehicle is coming from. If
you turn the direction indicator on for that
side of your vehicle, the indicator flashes. Blind spot information system
and cross traffic alert warning
lamp. If the system
malfunctions, the warning lamp
illuminates in the instrument cluster and
a message appears in the information
display. Have your vehicle checked as soon
as possible. Change engine oil indicator. It
displays when the engine oil life
is becoming depleted. Have the
engine oil changed as soon as possible. Note:
Do not ignore engine oil change
indicators and information messages.
Resulting component damage is not
covered by the Warranty. Change engine oil now
indicators. If both indicators
display, the engine oil life is
seriously depleted. Engine
torque reduces to 70% to further
indicate the serious risk of engine
damage. Have the engine oil changed
immediately.
Note: Do not ignore engine oil change
indicators and information messages.
Resulting component damage is not
covered by the Warranty. Cross traffic alert indicator.
When the system detects an
approaching vehicle a tone
sounds, the indicator illuminates in the
relevant exterior mirror and arrows appear
in the information display to show which
side the approaching vehicle is coming
from. Cruise control indicator. It
illuminates when you switch the
system on.
Direction indicator. It flashes
when you switch the direction
indicators on.
Door ajar warning lamp. It
illuminates when you switch the
ignition on and remains on if any
door or the hood is open. Eco mode indicator. It
illuminates when the drive mode
is selected.
Efficient drive mode indicator. It
indicates that you have to slowly
decelerate.
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WHAT IS REMOTE START
The system allows you to remotely start
your vehicle and therefore to heat or cool
the interior to a predetermined
temperature.
REMOTE START LIMITATIONS
Remote start does not work if:
•
The alarm horn is sounding.
• The hood is open.
• The transmission is not in park (P).
• Remote start is not enabled.
• The ignition is on.
Note: Do not use remote start if your fuel
level is low.
ENABLING REMOTE START
1. Using the information display controls on the steering wheel, select Settings.
2. Select Vehicle Settings.
3. Select
Remote Start.
4. Switch
System on.
Note: To use remote start, make sure that
the modem is enabled. See
Enabling and
Disabling the Modem (page 371).
REMOTELY STARTING AND
STOPPING THE VEHICLE WARNING: Do not start the engine
in a closed garage or in other enclosed
areas. Exhaust fumes are toxic. Always
open the garage door before you start
the engine. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death. Use the FordPass App to start the vehicle.
Note:
The turn signal lamps flash twice.
Note: The parking lamps turn on when the
vehicle is running.
Note: The horn sounds if the system fails
to start.
Note: All other vehicle systems remain off
when you have remotely started the vehicle.
Note: You may have to wait a short period
of time before remotely starting the vehicle
after the vehicle stops running.
Note: The vehicle remains secured when
you have remotely started it. A valid key
must be inside your vehicle to switch the
ignition on and drive your vehicle.
Note: A maximum of two remote starts are
allowed. After that you need to turn the
ignition on and off before you can use
remote start again.
Use the FordPass App to switch the vehicle
off.
REMOTE START SETTINGS
Climate Control Settings
1. Using the information display controls on the steering wheel, select Settings.
2. Select Vehicle Settings.
3. Select
Remote Start.
4. Select
Climate Control.
5. Select
Auto or Last Settings.
Note: If you select
Auto, the system
attempts to heat or cool the interior to 72°F
(22°C)
.
Note: If you select
Last Settings, the
system remembers the last used settings.
Note: You cannot adjust the climate control
settings when you have remotely started
the vehicle.
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Important Ventilating Information
If you stop your vehicle and then leave the
engine idling for long periods, we
recommend that you do one of the
following:
•
Open the windows at least 1 in (3 cm).
• Set your climate control to outside air.
Engine Warning Lamps Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Check Engine
If it illuminates when the engine is running
this indicates a malfunction. The On Board
Diagnostics system has detected a
malfunction of the vehicle emission control
system.
If it flashes, engine misfire may be
occurring. Increased exhaust gas
temperatures could damage the catalytic
converter or other vehicle components.
Avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration
and have your vehicle immediately
serviced. Powertrain Warning Lamp
If it illuminates when the engine is running
this indicates a malfunction. If it flashes
when you are driving, immediately reduce
the vehicle speed. Avoid heavy
acceleration and deceleration and have
your vehicle immediately serviced.
If both lamps illuminate when the engine
is running, stop your vehicle as soon as it
is safe to do so. Continuing to drive your
vehicle may cause reduced power or the
engine to stop. Switch the ignition off and
attempt to restart the engine. Have your
vehicle immediately checked. SWITCHING OFF THE ENGINE
Vehicles With a Turbocharger WARNING: Do not switch the
engine off when it is running at high
speed. If you do, the turbocharger will
continue running after the engine oil
pressure has dropped to zero. This will
lead to premature turbocharger bearing
wear.
Release the accelerator pedal. Wait until
the engine has reached idle speed and then
switch it off.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
(IF
EQUIPPED) WARNING:
Failure to follow engine
block heater instructions could result in
property damage or serious personal
injury. WARNING: Do not use your heater
with ungrounded electrical systems or
two-pronged adapters. There is a risk of
electrical shock. WARNING:
Do not fully close the
hood, or allow it to drop under its own
weight when using the engine block
heater. This could damage the power
cable and may cause an electrical short
resulting in fire, injury and property
damage.
Note: The heater is most effective when
outdoor temperatures are below
0°F
(-18°C).
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WHAT IS AUTO-START-STOP
The system is designed to help reduce fuel
consumption and CO
2 emissions by
stopping the engine when it is idling, for
example at traffic lights.
AUTO-START-STOP
PRECAUTIONS WARNING: Apply the parking
brake, shift into park (P), switch the
ignition off and remove the key before
you leave your vehicle. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in personal
injury or death. WARNING:
Apply the parking
brake, shift into park (P), switch the
ignition off and remove the key before
you open the hood or have any service
or repair work completed. If you do not
switch the ignition off, the engine could
restart at any time. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death. SWITCHING AUTO-START-
STOP ON AND OFF
The system turns on when you switch the
ignition on. Press the switch to switch the
system off.
Note: OFF
illuminates in the switch.
Press the switch again to switch the
system back on.
Note: The system is designed to turn off if
it detects a malfunction. If the system
malfunctions, have your vehicle checked as
soon as possible.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Stop your vehicle, keep your foot on the
brake pedal and the transmission in drive
(D).
Note: Power assist steering turns off when
the engine stops.
RESTARTING THE ENGINE
Release the brake pedal or press the
accelerator pedal.
A message appears in the information
display if the system requires you to take
action. Action
Condition
Message
Press the brake pedal to
restart the engine.
The system needs to restart
the engine but requires your
confirmation.
Auto StartStop Press Brake
to Start Engine
Press the brake pedal or the
accelerator pedal to restart
the engine.
The system needs to restart
the engine but requires your
confirmation.
Auto StartStop Press a
Pedal to Start Engine
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