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•Off
Press SETUP to scroll through the list and highlight one of the choices.
Press RESET to pick the highlighted item.
Efficiency gauge
Use this to choose the type of efficiency gauge display you would like.
While Efficiency Gauge is highlighted, press RESET to select it and move
right to display to the following:
•Efficiency Leaves
•History Graph
•None
Press SETUP to scroll through the list and highlight one of the choices.
Press RESET to pick the highlighted item.
FE history length
Use this to set the fuel efficiency history length for the history graph.
While FE History Length is highlighted, press RESET to select it and
move right to display to the following:
•10
•20
•60
Press SETUP to scroll through the list and highlight one of the choices.
Press RESET to pick the highlighted item.
These indicate average fuel economy in 10, 20, or 60 minute intervals.
The graph is updated each minute with the fuel economy that was
achieved during the prior 1, 2, or 6 minutes of driving, respectively.
Language
While Language is highlighted, press RESET to select it and move right
to display the following:
•English
•Francais
•Español
Press SETUP to scroll through the list and highlight one of the choices.
Press RESET to pick the highlighted item.
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Units
While Units is highlighted, press RESET to select it and move right to
display the following:
•English
•Metric
Press SETUP to scroll through the list and highlight one of the choices.
Press RESET to pick the highlighted item.
Vehicle settings
Press SETUP to reach Vehicle Settings.
While Vehicle Settings is highlighted, press RESET to select it and move
right to display the following:
Autolamp
This feature keeps your headlights on for up to three minutes after the
ignition is switched off.
While Autolamp is highlighted, press RESET to select it and move right
to display the following autolamp delay values (in seconds):
•0•60
•10•90
•20•120
•30•180
Press SETUP to scroll through the list and highlight one of the choices.
Press RESET to pick the highlighted item.
Autolock
This feature automatically locks all vehicle doors when the vehicle is
shifted into any gear, putting the vehicle in motion.
While Autolock is highlighted, press RESET to select it and move right to
display the following:
•On
•Off
Press SETUP to scroll through the list and highlight one of the choices.
Press RESET to pick the highlighted item.
Autounlock
This feature automatically unlocks all vehicle doors when the driver’s
door is opened within 10 minutes of the ignition being turned off.
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While Autounlock is highlighted, press RESET to select it and move right
to display the following:
•On
•Off
Press SETUP to scroll through the list and highlight one of the choices.
Press RESET to pick the highlighted item.
Blind spot (if equipped)
The blind spot information system is designed to assist the driver by
monitoring the side areas on both sides of the vehicle and to the rear.
While Blind Spot is highlighted, press RESET to select it and move right
to display the following:
•On
•Off
Press SETUP to scroll through the list and highlight one of the choices.
Press RESET to pick the highlighted item.
Cross traffic (if equipped)
This system is designed to assist and warn the driver when backing out
of parking spaces.
While Cross Traffic is highlighted, press RESET to select it and move
right to display the following:
•On
•Off
Press SETUP to scroll through the list and highlight one of the choices.
Press RESET to pick the highlighted item.
Easy entry/exit seat
This feature moves the driver’s seat rearward during vehicle entry and
exit.
While Easy Entry/Exit Seat is highlighted, press RESET to select it and
move right to display the following:
•On
•Off
Press SETUP to scroll through the list and highlight one of the choices.
Press RESET to pick the highlighted item.
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Oil life
An oil change is required whenever indicated by the message center.
To reset the oil monitoring system to 100% (or another value) after each
oil change perform the following:
While Oil Life is highlighted, press RESET to select it and move right to
display the following:
•Set to 100%•Set to 50%
•Set to 90%•Set to 40%
•Set to 80%•Set to 30%
•Set to 70%•Set to 20%
•Set to 60%•Set to 10%
Press SETUP to scroll through the list and highlight one of the choices.
Press RESET to pick the highlighted item.
See theMaintenance and Specificationschapter regarding engine oil
and change intervals.
Rear park aid (if equipped)
This feature sounds a warning tone to warn the driver of obstacles near
the rear bumper, and functions only when R (Reverse) gear is selected.
While Rear Park Aid is highlighted, press RESET to select it and move
right to display the following:
•On
•Off
Press SETUP to scroll through the list and highlight one of the choices.
Press RESET to pick the highlighted item.
MyKey
The MyKey feature allows you to program a restricted driving mode to
promote good driving habits. Refer toMyKeyin theLocks and Security
chapter.
Press SETUP to reach MyKey.
While MyKeyis highlighted, press RESET to cycle the message center
through each of the systems being monitored:
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Create MyKey
This feature
While Create MyKey is highlighted, press RESET to select it and move
right to display the following:
•Confirm
Press REST for two seconds to confirm or press INFO to cancel.
MyKey AdvTrac
While MyKey AdvTrac is highlighted, press RESET to select it and move
right to display the following:
•Manual
•Always On
Press SETUP to scroll through the list and highlight one of the choices.
Press RESET to pick the highlighted item.
MyKey Speed
While MyKey Speed is highlighted, press RESET to select it and move
right to display the following:
•Off
•80 MPH ( 130 km/h)
Press SETUP to scroll through the list and highlight one of the choices.
Press RESET to pick the highlighted item.
MyKey Chimes
While MyKey Chimes is highlighted, press RESET to select it and move
right to display the following:
•Off
•45 MPH (75 km/h)
•55 MPH (90 km/h)
•65 MPH (105 km/h)
Press SETUP to scroll through the list and highlight one of the choices.
Press RESET to pick the highlighted item.
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MyKey Volume
While MyKey Volume is highlighted, press RESET to select it and move
right to display the following:
•Limited
•Not Limited
Press SETUP to scroll through the list and highlight one of the choices.
Press RESET to pick the highlighted item.
Clear MyKey
While Clear MyKey is highlighted, press RESET to select it and move
right to display the following:
•Confirm
Press SETUP for two seconds to confirm or press INFO to cancel.
System check
Press SETUP to reach System Check.
While System Check is highlighted, press RESET to cycle the message
center through each of the systems being monitored:
1. OIL LIFE 8. BRAKE SYSTEM
2. ELECTRIC DRIVE 9. FUEL LEVEL XXX MI (KM)
3. CHARGING SYSTEM10. MYKEY USED (if MyKeyis
programmed)
4. DOORS11. MYKEY DISTANCE (if MyKey
is programmed)
5. TRUNK 12. MYKEY(S) PROGRAMMED
6. BLINDSPOT (if equipped)13. ADMIN KEY(S)
PROGRAMMED
7. CROSS TRAFFIC (if equipped)
Demo
The demo briefly displays each of the gauge displays available.
Press SETUP to reach Demo.
While Demo is highlighted, press RESET to start the demo. Pressing
INFO, SETUP or RESET will exit the demo.
Tutorial
The tutorial is a self-paced guide that provides a brief overview of
instrument cluster features.
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Press SETUP to reach Tutorial.
While Tutorial is highlighted, press RESET to start the tutorial. Use the
INFO, SETUP and RESET buttons to navigate through the tutorial.
Resets
Press SETUP to reach Resets.
While Resets is highlighted, press RESET to select it and move right to
display to the following:
•Reset to Default: Resets the instrument cluster display options to their
factory defaults setting.
•Long Term Fuel Econ: Resets the long term fuel economy value
displayed on the shutdown trip summary screen to 0. This will also
clear and reset the efficiency flowers.
Press SETUP to scroll through the list and highlight one of the choices.
Press RESET to reset the highlighted item.
System warnings
System warnings and important information about vehicle status will be
displayed at the left side of your vehicle’s instrument cluster. System
warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle’s
operating systems. Warnings will be displayed in large format on the left
side of the instrument cluster and then will shrink to a small format if
cleared by pressing the RESET button. The warning will remain on the
far left until the condition causing the warning is corrected.
The message center will display the temperature gauge and PRNDL
indicator if there are no more warning messages. This allows you to use
the full functionality of the message center after you acknowledge the
warning by pressing RESET and clearing the warning message.
Types of messages and warnings:
•Some messages will appear briefly to inform you of something you
may need to take action on or be informed of.
•Some messages will appear once and then again when the vehicle is
restarted.
•Some messages will reappear after clearing or being reset if a problem
or condition is still present and needs your attention.
•Some messages can be acknowledged and reset by pressing RESET.
This allows you to use the full message center functionality by clearing
the message.
PARK BRAKE ENGAGED— Displayed when the park brake is
engaged. If the warning stays on after the park brake is off, contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
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d. RESET PIN:Press OK when RESET PIN is displayed. The display
will read ARE YOUR SURE. Press OK again to automatically reset the
PIN number to its initial password setting (1234). PIN RESET TO
DEFAULT PIN will be displayed.
e. RETURN:Press OK when RETURN is displayed and the system
will exit back to the satellite radio menu.
Sound Adjustments
Press SOUND repeatedly to cycle through the following features:
BASS:Press
SEEKto adjust the level of bass.
TREBLE:Press
SEEKto adjust the level of treble.
BALANCE:Press
SEEKto adjust the audio between the left
(L) and right (R) speakers.
FADE:Press
SEEKto adjust the audio between the back (B)
and front (F) speakers.
SPEED COMPENSATED VOLUME:With this feature on, radio volume
automatically gets louder with increasing vehicle speed to compensate
for road and wind noise.
The default setting isoff.
Use
SEEKto adjust between SPEED OFF and levels1–7:
Increasing the level from 1 (lowest setting) to 7 (highest setting) allows
the radio volume to automatically change slightly with vehicle speed to
compensate for road and wind noise.
Recommended level is1–3;SPEED OFF turns the feature off and level 7
is the maximum setting.
ALL SEATS (Occupancy mode, if equipped):Press SOUND
repeatedly to reach the Occupancy mode setting. Press
SEEKto
select and optimize sound for ALL SEATS, DRIVERS SEAT or REAR
SEATS.
Extra Features
AUX:Press for SYNCLINE IN (auxiliary audio mode).
For location and further information on auxiliary audio mode, refer to
Auxiliary input jacklater in this chapter.
For more information on SYNC, please refer toSYNCinformation
included with your vehicle for further information.
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GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION
Radio frequencies:AM and FM frequencies are established by the
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and
Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). Those frequencies are:
AM: 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz
FM: 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz
Radio reception factors:There are three factors that can affect radio
reception:
•Distance/strength: The further you travel from a station, the weaker
the signal and the weaker the reception.
•Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences,
traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception.
•Station overload: When you pass a broadcast tower, a stronger signal
may overtake a weaker one and play while the weak station frequency
is displayed.
CD/CD player care:
Do:
•Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface.
•Inspect discs before playing. Clean only with an approved CD cleaner
and wipe from the center out.
Don’t:
•Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periods
of time.
•Clean using a circular motion.
CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in
(12 cm) audio compact discs only. Due to technical
incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact
discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players.
Dirty, warped or damaged CDs, irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a
scratch protection film attached, and CDs with homemade paper
(adhesive) labels should not be inserted into the CD player. The
label may peel and cause the CD to become jammed. It is
recommended that homemade CDs be identified with permanent
felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels. Ballpoint pens may
damage CDs. Please contact your authorized dealer for further
information.
Audio system warranty and service:Refer to theWarranty
Guide/Customer Information Guidefor audio system warranty
information. If service is necessary, see your dealer or qualified technician.
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VOICE COMMANDS IN CLIMATE MODE
Please refer to theVoice commands in climate modesection of the
Navigation systemsupplement for more information on using voice
commands with the climate control system.
Operating tips
•To reduce fog build-up on the windshield during humid weather,
select
(defrost).
•To reduce humidity build-up inside the vehicle, do not drive with the
system off, or with
(recirculated air) engaged and A/C off.
•Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the
airflow to the back seats.
•Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of
the windshield.
•To improve the A/C cool down, drive with the windows slightly open
for 2-3 minutes after start up or until the vehicle has been “aired out.”
•A small amount of air may be felt from the floor vent regardless of the
air distribution setting that is selected.
During extreme high ambient temperatures when idling stationary for
extended periods of time in gear, it is recommended to run the A/C in
the MAX A/C mode, reduce blower fan speed from the highest setting
and put the vehicle’s transmission in P (Park) to continue to receive cool
air from your A/C system.
For maximum cooling performance:
•Automatic operation:
1. Press AUTO for full automatic operation.
2. Do not override A/C or
(recirculated air).
3. Set the temperature to 60°F (16°C).
•Manual operation:
1. Select MAX A/C.
2. Select
(panel) or(panel/floor).
3. Select
(recirculated air) to provide colder airflow.
4. Set the temperature to 60°F (16°C).
5. Set highest fan speed initially, then adjust to maintain comfort.
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