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Introduction 9
Child Safety 16
Child seats...........................................18
Child seat positioning...................................18
Booster seats.........................................20
Installing child seats with lap and shoulder belts................22
Installing child safety seats with lower anchors and tethers for
children.............................................26
Installing child safety seats with tether straps..................28
Child safety locks......................................30
Safety Belts 31
Fastening the safety belts................................33
Safety belt height adjustment.............................37
Safetybeltwarninglightandindicatorchime..................37
Safety belt-minder.....................................38
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance...................40
Personal Safety System 41
Supplementary Restraints System 42
Driver and passenger airbags..............................44
Front passenger sensing system............................46
Side airbags..........................................49
Safety canopy curtain airbags.............................51
Crash sensors and airbag indicator..........................53
Airbag disposal........................................54
Keys and Remote Control 55
General information on radio frequencies.....................55
Remote control........................................56
Replacing a lost key or remote control.......................61
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MyKey 62
Settings, MyKey.......................................62
Creating.............................................63
Clearing.............................................63
System status.........................................64
Remote start, MyKey...................................64
Troubleshooting, MyKey.................................66
Locks 68
Locking and unlocking..................................68
SecuriCode™ keyless entry keypad.........................75
Security 78
SecuriLockpassive anti-theft system.......................78
Anti-theft alarm.......................................80
Steering Wheel 81
Adjusting the steering wheel..............................81
Steering wheel controls..................................83
Wipers and Washers 86
Windshield wipers......................................86
Rain-sensing wipers....................................86
Windshield washers.....................................87
Rear-window wiper and washer............................87
Lighting 88
Lighting control.......................................88
Autolamps...........................................89
Instrument lighting dimmer...............................89
Headlamp exit delay....................................90
Daytime running lamps..................................90
Front fog lamps.......................................91
Adaptive headlamps....................................91
Directionindicators ....................................92
Interior lamps.........................................92
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Windows and Mirrors 94
Power windows.......................................94
Exteriormirrors.......................................95
Interiormirrors........................................97
Sun visors...........................................98
Moonroof............................................98
Instrument Cluster 101
Gauges.............................................101
Warning lamps and indicators............................101
Audible warnings and indicators..........................106
Information Displays 107
Controls............................................107
Information messages..................................114
Audio System 123
MyLincoln Touch™ system..............................125
Climate Control 127
Dual automatic temperature control........................127
Rear window defroster.................................129
Cabin air filter.......................................129
Seats 131
Sitting in the correct position............................131
Head restraints.......................................132
Power seats.........................................133
Memory function......................................135
Heated and cooled seats................................136
Rear seats..........................................138
Universal Garage Door Opener 142
HomeLinkwireless control system........................142
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Auxiliary Power Points 147
Storage Compartments 148
Center console.......................................148
Overhead console.....................................148
Starting and Stopping the Engine 149
Keyless starting......................................150
Starting the engine....................................152
Engine block heater...................................153
Fuel and Refueling 155
Fuel quality.........................................156
Running out of fuel....................................157
Refueling ...........................................158
Fuel consumption.....................................160
Transmission 164
Automatic transmission.................................164
Hill start assist.......................................168
All-Wheel Drive 170
All wheel drive.......................................170
Brakes 176
Brakes.............................................176
Hints on driving with anti-lock brakes......................177
Parking brake........................................177
Traction Control 178
TractionControl™ ....................................178
Stability Control 179
AdvanceTrac........................................180
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Parking Aids 181
Sensing system.......................................181
Rear-view camera system...............................183
Cruise Control 187
Using cruise control...................................187
Using Adaptive Cruise Control............................188
Driving Aids 196
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Cross Traffic Alert
(CTA) .............................................196
Collision warning system................................201
Steering............................................205
Load Carrying 206
Cargo net...........................................206
Roof racks and load carriers.............................208
Utility hooks.........................................209
Vehicle loading.......................................209
Towing 217
Trailertowing........................................217
Wrecker towing.......................................221
Recreational towing....................................222
Driving Hints 224
Economical driving....................................224
Floormats..........................................226
Roadside Emergencies 228
Getting roadside assistance..............................228
Hazard warning flashers................................229
Fuel cut-off switch....................................229
Jump-starting the vehicle...............................230
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Thank you for choosing Ford. We recommend that you take some time to
get to know your vehicle by reading this manual. The more that you
know about it, the greater the safety and pleasure you will get from
driving it.
WARNING:Always drive with due care and attention when using
and operating the controls and features on your vehicle.
Note:This manual describes a range of product features and options,
sometimes before they are generally available. Therefore, you may find
options in this manual that are not found on your vehicle.
Note:Some of the illustrations in this manual may be used for different
models, so they may appear different than your vehicle.. However, the
essential information in the illustrations is always correct.
Note:Always use and operate your vehicle in line with all applicable
laws and regulations.
Note:Pass on this manual when selling your vehicle. It is an integral
part of the vehicle.
Protecting the Environment
You must play your part in protecting the environment. Correct
vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning and
lubrication materials are significant steps toward this aim.
Information in this respect is highlighted in this manual with the tree
symbol.
SYMBOL GLOSSARY
WARNING:You risk death or serious injury to yourself and
others if you do not follow the instruction highlighted by the
warning symbol.
These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
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Note: Including to the extent that any law pertaining to Event
Data Recorders applies to SYNCor its features, please note the
following: Once 911 Assist (if equipped) is enabled (set 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 being used to electronically
or verbally provide to 911 operators the vehicle location (such as
latitude and longitude), and/or other details about the vehicle or
crash or personal information about the occupants to assist 911
operators to provide the most appropriate emergency services. If
you do not want to disclose this information, do not activate the
911 Assist feature. See your SYNCchapter for more information.
Additionally, when you connect to Traffic, Directions and
Information (if equipped, U.S. only), the service uses GPS
technology and advanced vehicle sensors to collect the vehicle’s
current location, travel direction, and speed (“vehicle travel
information”), only to help provide you with the directions,
traffic reports, or business searches that you request. If you do
not want Ford or its vendors to receive this information, do not
activate the service. Ford Motor Company and the vendors it uses
to provide you with this information do not store your vehicle
travel information. For more information, see Traffic, Directions
and Information, Terms and Conditions. See your SYNC
supplement for more information.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING:Some constituents of engine exhaust, certain vehicle
components, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain
products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL
Note:Certain components in your vehicle such as airbag modules, safety
belt pretensioners, and remote control batteries may contain perchlorate
material. Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life
disposal. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate for more
information.
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LINCOLN AUTOMOTIVE FINANCIAL SERVICES (U.S. ONLY)
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services offers a full range of financing and
lease plans to help you acquire your vehicle. If you have financed or
leased your vehicle through Lincoln Automotive Financial Services, thank
you for you business.
For your convenience we offer a number of ways to contact us, as well as
help manage your account.
Phone: 1-888-498-8801
For more information regarding Lincoln Automotive Financial Services, as
well as access Account Manager, please go to www.LincolnAFS.com.
SPECIAL NOTICES
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered by
your vehicle’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty, refer to theWarranty
Manualthat is provided to you along with your Owner’s Manual.
Special Instructions
For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic
controls.
WARNING:Please read theSupplementary Restraints System
chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions
could result in personal injury.
WARNING:Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats
shouldNEVERbe placed in front of an active passenger airbag.
MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT
Using mobile communications equipment is becoming increasingly
important in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However, you
must not compromise your own or others’ safety when using such
equipment. Mobile communications can enhance personal safety and
security when appropriately used, particularly in emergency situations.
Safety must be paramount when using mobile communications equipment
to avoid negating these benefits.
Mobile communication equipment includes, but is not limited to, cellular
phones, pagers, portable email devices, text messaging devices and
portable two-way radios.
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WARNING:Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that you
use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take
your focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation
of your 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.
EXPORT UNIQUE (NON–UNITED STATES/CANADA) VEHICLE
SPECIFIC INFORMATION
For your particular global region, your vehicle may be equipped with
features and options that are different from the features and options that
are described in this Owner’s Manual. A market unique supplement may
be supplied that complements this book. By referring to the market
unique supplement, if provided, you can properly identify those features,
recommendations and specifications that are unique to your vehicle. This
Owner’s Manual is written primarily for the U.S. and Canadian Markets.
Features or equipment listed as standard may be different on units built
for Export.Refer to this Owner’s Manual for all other required
information and warnings.
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Safety Belt Locking Modes
WARNING:After any vehicle collision, the safety belt system at
all passenger seating positions must be checked by an authorized
dealer to verify that the automatic locking retractor feature for child
seats is still functioning properly. In addition, all safety belts should be
checked for proper function.
WARNING:BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE
REPLACED if the safety belt assembly automatic locking
retractor feature or any other safety belt function is not operating
properly when checked by an authorized dealer. Failure to replace the
belt and retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in
collisions.
All safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts.
The driver safety belt has the first type of locking mode, and the front
outboard passenger and rear seat safety belts have both types of locking
modes described as follows:
Vehicle sensitive mode
This is the normal retractor mode, which allows free shoulder belt length
adjustment to your movements and locking in response to vehicle
movement. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner
sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 5 mph
(8 km/h) or more, the combination safety belts will lock to help reduce
forward movement of the driver and passengers.
In addition, the retractor is designed to lock if the webbing is pulled out
too quickly. If this occurs, let the belt retract slightly and pull webbing
out again in a slow and controlled manner.
Automatic locking mode
In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. The belt will
still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. The automatic
locking mode is not available on the driver safety belt.
When to use the automatic locking mode
This mode should be used any time a child safety seat, except a booster,
is installed in passenger front or rear seating positions. Children 12 years
old and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position
whenever possible. Refer to theChild Safetychapter.
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