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Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel......................78
Audio Control...................................................79
Voice Control
...................................................80
Cruise Control
.................................................80
Information Display Control
.........................80
Heated Steering Wheel..................................81
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers
.........................................82
Autowipers.......................................................83
Windshield Washers
.......................................84
Lighting
Lighting Control
..............................................85
Autolamps.........................................................86
Instrument Lighting Dimmer........................86
Headlamp Exit Delay
......................................87
Daytime Running Lamps
...............................87
Automatic High Beam Control
....................88
Adaptive Headlamps.....................................89
Direction Indicators
........................................90
Interior Lamps
..................................................90 Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows
..............................................93
Global Opening and Closing.......................94
Exterior Mirrors
................................................94
Interior Mirror...................................................96
Sun Visors
.........................................................97
Sun Shades
......................................................97
Moonroof..........................................................98
Instrument Cluster
Gauges............................................................100
Warning Lamps and Indicators..................103
Audible Warnings and Indicators..............107
Information Displays
General Information
.....................................109
Information Messages
.................................120
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control..........................139
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................141
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................142 Cabin Air Filter...............................................142
Remote Start
...................................................143
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position....................144
Head Restraints.............................................144
Power Seats....................................................146
Memory Function..........................................149
Rear Seats
.......................................................150
Heated Seats...................................................151
Climate Controlled Seats............................153
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................154
Universal Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener................155
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points.................................160
Storage Compartments
Center Console.............................................162
Overhead Console
.......................................162
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS
Note:
Fully defrost the windshield before
switching on the windshield wipers.
Note: Make sure you switch off the
windshield wipers before entering a car
wash.
Note: Clean the windshield and wiper blades
if they begin to leave streaks or smears. If
that does not resolve the issue, install new
wiper blades.
Note: Do not operate the wipers on a dry
windshield. This may scratch the glass,
damage the wiper blades or cause the wiper
motor to burn out. Always use the windshield
washers before wiping a dry windshield. Single wipe
A
Intermittent wipe
B
Normal wipe
C
High speed wipe
D Intermittent Wipe Shortest wipe interval
A
Intermittent wipe
B
Longest wipe interval
C
Use the rotary control to adjust the
intermittent wipe interval.
Speed Dependent Wipers
When your vehicle speed increases, the
interval between wipes will decrease.
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AUTOWIPERS (If Equipped)
Note: Fully defrost the windshield before
switching on the windshield wipers.
Note: Make sure you switch off the
windshield wipers before entering a car
wash.
Note: Clean the windshield and wiper blades
if they begin to leave streaks or smears. If
that does not resolve the issue, install new
wiper blades.
Note: If you switch autolamps on in
conjunction with autowipers, your low beam
headlamps will illuminate automatically when
the rain sensor activates the windshield
wipers continuously.
Note: Wet or winter driving conditions with
ice, snow or salty road mist can cause
inconsistent and unexpected wiping or
smearing. In these conditions, you can do the following
to help keep your windshield clear:
•
Lower the sensitivity of the autowipers
to reduce the amount of smearing.
• Switch to normal or high-speed wipe.
• Switch the autowipers off. Highest sensitivity
A
OnB
Lowest sensitivity
C The autowipers feature uses a rain sensor.
You will find it in the area around the interior
mirror. The rain sensor monitors the amount
of moisture on the windshield and
automatically turns on the wipers. It will
adjust the wiper speed by the amount of
moisture that the sensor detects on the
windshield.
Note:
This autowiper feature is automatically
set to on and remains on until you switch it
off in the information display. You can also
switch the feature back on at any time.
See
(page 109).
Use the rotary control to adjust the sensitivity
of the rain sensor. Set the control to low
sensitivity, and the wipers will turn on when
the rain sensor detects a large amount of
moisture on the windshield. Set the control
to high sensitivity, and the wipers will turn
on when the rain sensor detects a small
amount of moisture on the windshield.
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Note:
When you set the wiper system to
intermittent wipe and the autowiper system
is on, the autowiper sensitivity setting adjusts
the wiper speed according to the moisture
on the windshield only. Use the wiper lever
to wipe the windshield on-demand.
Keep the outside of the windshield clean.
The rain sensor is very sensitive. If the area
around the mirror is dirty, then the wipers
may operate if dirt, mist or insects hit the
windshield.
WINDSHIELD WASHERS
Note: Do not operate the washers when the
washer reservoir is empty. This may cause
the washer pump to overheat. To operate the washers and spray the
windshield, pull the lever toward you.
A wipe will occur a few seconds after
washing to clear any remaining washer fluid.
This feature can be switched on or off in the
information display. See (page 109).
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AUTOLAMPS (If Equipped)
WARNING
The daytime running lamps system
does not activate the tail lamps and
may not provide adequate lighting during
low visibility driving conditions. Also, the
autolamps switch position may not activate
the headlamps in all low visibility conditions,
such as daytime fog. Always ensure that your
headlamps are switched to auto or on, as
appropriate, during all low visibility
conditions. Failure to do so may result in a
collision. When the lighting control is in the autolamps
position, the headlamps automatically turn
on in low light situations or when the wipers
activate.
If equipped, the following also activate when
the lighting control is in the autolamps
position and you switch them on in the
information display:
•
Configurable daytime running lamps.
• Automatic high beam control.
• Adaptive headlamp control.
The headlamps remain on for a period of
time after you switch the ignition off. Use the
information display controls to adjust the
period of time that the headlamps remain
on.
See Information Displays (page 109).
Note: With the headlamps in the autolamps
position, you cannot switch the high beam
headlamps on until the autolamps system
turns the low beam headlamps on. Windshield Wiper Activated Headlamps
The windshield wiper activated headlamps
turn on within 10 seconds when you switch
the windshield wipers on and the lighting
control is in the autolamps position. They
turn off approximately 60 seconds after you
switch the windshield wipers off.
The headlamps will not turn on by wiper
activation:
•
During a mist wipe.
• When the wipers are on to clear washer
fluid during a wash condition.
• If the wipers are in intermittent mode.
Note: If you switch autolamps and
autowipers on, the headlamps will
automatically turn on when the windshield
wipers continuously operate.
INSTRUMENT LIGHTING DIMMER
Note: If you disconnect and connect the
battery, or fully discharge and charge the
battery, the illuminated components will
switch to the maximum setting.
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•
Do not allow wax to come in contact with
any non-body (low-gloss black) colored
trim. The wax will discolor or stain the
parts over time.
•Roof racks.
• Bumpers.
• Grained door handles.
• Side moldings.
• Mirror housings.
• Windshield cowl area.
• Do not apply wax to glass areas.
• After waxing, your car's paint should feel
smooth, and be free of streaks and
smudges.
CLEANING THE ENGINE
Engines are more efficient when they are
clean because grease and dirt buildup keep
the engine warmer than normal. When washing:
•
Take care when using a power washer
to clean the engine. The high-pressure
fluid could penetrate the sealed parts
and cause damage.
• Do not spray a hot engine with cold water
to avoid cracking the engine block or
other engine components.
• Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and
Degreaser on all parts that require
cleaning and pressure rinse clean. In
Canada, use Motorcraft Engine Shampoo.
• Never wash or rinse the engine while it
is hot or running; water in the running
engine may cause internal damage.
• Never wash or rinse any ignition coil,
spark plug wire or spark plug well, or the
area in and around these locations.
• Cover the battery, power distribution box,
and air filter assembly to prevent water
damage when cleaning the engine. CLEANING THE WINDOWS AND
WIPER BLADES
Car wash chemicals and environmental
fallout can result in windshield and wiper
blade contamination. Dirty windshield and
wipers will result in poor windshield wiper
operation. Keep the windshield and wiper
blades clean to maintain windshield wiper
performance.
To clean the windshield and wiper blades:
•
Clean the windshield with a non-abrasive
glass cleaner.
• For windshields contaminated with tree
sap, chemicals, wax or bugs, clean the
entire windshield using steel wool (no
greater than 0000 grade) in a circular
motion and rinse with water.
• Clean the wiper blades with isopropyl
rubbing alcohol or windshield washer
fluid.
Note: Do not use razor blades or other
sharp objects to clean or remove decals from
the inside of the heated rear window. The
vehicle warranty does not cover damage
caused to the heated rear window grid lines.
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Miscellaneous
•
Make sure all linkages, cables, levers and
pins under your vehicle are covered with
grease to prevent rust.
• Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m) every
15 days to lubricate working parts and
prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out of
storage, do the following:
• Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt or
grease film build-up on window surfaces.
• Check windshield wipers for any
deterioration.
• Check under the hood for any foreign
material that may have collected during
storage such as mice or squirrel nests.
• Check the exhaust for any foreign
material that may have collected during
storage.
• Check tire pressures and set tire inflation
per the Tire Label. •
Check brake pedal operation. Drive your
vehicle 15 ft (4.5 m) back and forth to
remove rust build-up.
• Check fluid levels (including coolant, oil
and gas) to make sure there are no leaks,
and fluids are at recommended levels.
• If you remove the battery, clean the
battery cable ends and inspect.
Contact an authorized dealer if you have any
concerns or issues.
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A
A/C
See: Climate Control..........................................139
About This Manual............................................7
Protecting the Environment..................................7
ABS See: Brakes...........................................................192
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................193
Accessories...................................................445 Exterior style........................................................445
Interior style.........................................................445
Lifestyle.................................................................445
Peace of mind.....................................................445
Accessories See: Replacement Parts Recommendation.....12
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control...............213
Active Park Assist.........................................203 Automatic Steering into Parking Space.......205
Deactivating the Park Assist Feature............206
Troubleshooting the System...........................206
Using Active Park Assist...................................204
Adaptive Headlamps.....................................89 Adjusting the Headlamps...........................297
Horizontal Aim Adjustment..............................
299
Vertical Aim Adjustment...................................297
Adjusting the Steering Wheel......................78 Power Tilt and Telescope Steering
Column................................................................78
AFS See: Adaptive Headlamps..................................89
Airbag Disposal...............................................52
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control..........................................139
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm...........................................76
Anti-Theft Alarm
..............................................76
Arming the Alarm..................................................77
Disarming the Alarm.............................................77
Appendices....................................................447
Audible Warnings and Indicators..............107 Headlamps On Warning Chime.......................
107
Key in Ignition Warning Chime.........................107
Keyless Warning Alert........................................107
Parking Brake On Warning Chime..................108
Audio Control
...................................................79
Seek, Next or Previous........................................79
Audio System
................................................355
General Information...........................................355
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/ FM/CD..........................................................356 Autolamps.........................................................86
Windshield Wiper Activated Headlamps........86
Automatic Climate Control..........................139
Automatic High Beam Control
....................88
Activating the System..........................................89
Manually Overriding the System......................89
Automatic Transmission
...............................187
Brake-Shift Interlock Override.........................190
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow..................................................................190
Push Button Shift Transmission.......................187
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check...........................................................294
Autowipers.......................................................83
Auxiliary Power Points.................................160 110 Volt AC Power Point....................................160
12 Volt DC Power Point......................................160
Locations...............................................................160
B
Blind Spot Information System.................227 Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®) with
Cross Traffic Alert...........................................227
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............286
Booster Seats
..................................................26
Types of Booster Seats.......................................26
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Warning Lamps and Indicators..................103
Adaptive Cruise Control....................................103
Anti-Lock Braking System.................................104
Battery....................................................................104
Blind Spot Monitor..............................................104
Brake System.......................................................104
Cruise Control......................................................104
Direction Indicator...............................................104
Door Ajar...............................................................105
Electric Park Brake..............................................105
Engine Oil..............................................................105
Engine or Motor Coolant Temperature..........105
Fasten Safety Belt...............................................105
Front Airbag..........................................................105
Grade Assist.........................................................105
Heads Up Display...............................................105
High Beam............................................................105
Hood Ajar..............................................................105
Lane Keeping Aid................................................105
Low Fuel Level.....................................................106
Low Tire Pressure Warning..............................106
Low Washer Fluid................................................106
Parking Lamps.....................................................106
Powertrain Fault..................................................106
Ready to Drive.....................................................106
Service Engine Soon..........................................106 Stability Control...............................................107
Stability Control Off.............................................107
Stop Safely............................................................107
Trunk Ajar..............................................................107
Washer Fluid Check....................................294
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior...............................302
See: Wipers and Washers..................................82
Waxing............................................................303
Wheels and Tires
............................................311
Technical Specifications...................................344
Windows and Mirrors
.....................................93
Windshield Washers.......................................84
Windshield Wipers.........................................82
Intermittent Wipe..................................................82
Speed Dependent Wipers..................................82
Wipers and Washers......................................82
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