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The information contained in this publication was correct at the time of going to print. In the interest ofcontinuous development, we reserve the right to change specifications, design or equipment at any timewithout notice or obligation. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, stored in aretrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without our written permission.Errors and omissions excepted.

© Ford Motor Company 2013

All rights reserved.

Part Number: 20131217174128

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IntroductionAbout This Manual........................................7Symbols Glossary..........................................7Data Recording..............................................9California Proposition 65............................11Perchlorate.....................................................11Lincoln Credit................................................11Replacement Parts

Recommendation....................................12Special Notices............................................12Mobile Communications

Equipment.................................................13Export Unique Options..............................13

Child SafetyGeneral Information....................................14Installing Child Seats..................................16Booster Seats..............................................24Child Seat Positioning...............................26Child Safety Locks.....................................28

Safety BeltsPrinciple of Operation...............................29Fastening the Safety Belts.......................30Safety Belt Height Adjustment................34Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator

Chime........................................................35Safety Belt Minder......................................35Child Restraint and Safety Belt

Maintenance............................................37

Personal Safety System™Personal Safety System™..........................38

Supplementary RestraintsSystem

Principle of Operation...............................39Driver and Passenger Airbags................40Front Passenger Sensing System...........41Side Airbags.................................................43Driver and Passenger Knee

Airbags......................................................45Side Curtain Airbags..................................45Crash Sensors and Airbag

Indicator....................................................46Airbag Disposal...........................................47

Keys and Remote ControlsGeneral Information on Radio

Frequencies.............................................48Remote Control...........................................49Replacing a Lost Key or Remote

Control......................................................52

MyKey™Principle of Operation...............................53Creating a MyKey.......................................54Clearing All MyKeys...................................54Checking MyKey System Status.............55Using MyKey With Remote Start

Systems....................................................55MyKey Troubleshooting............................55

LocksLocking and Unlocking.............................58Keyless Entry...............................................63Interior Luggage Compartment

Release.....................................................65

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SecurityPassive Anti-Theft System........................67Anti-Theft Alarm..........................................68

Steering WheelAdjusting the Steering Wheel.................70Audio Control...............................................71Voice Control...............................................72Cruise Control.............................................72Information Display Control.....................72Heated Steering Wheel.............................73

Wipers and WashersWindshield Wipers......................................74Autowipers...................................................74Windshield Washers..................................75

LightingLighting Control...........................................77Autolamps.....................................................77Instrument Lighting Dimmer....................78Headlamp Exit Delay.................................78Daytime Running Lamps...........................79Automatic High Beam Control................79Adaptive Headlamps.................................80Direction Indicators.....................................81Interior Lamps..............................................81

Windows and MirrorsPower Windows..........................................83Global Opening and Closing...................84Exterior Mirrors............................................84Interior Mirror...............................................86Sun Visors.....................................................87

Sun Shades..................................................87Moonroof......................................................87

Instrument ClusterGauges..........................................................90Warning Lamps and Indicators...............92Audible Warnings and Indicators...........95

Information DisplaysGeneral Information...................................96Information Messages.............................100

Climate ControlAutomatic Climate Control......................116Hints on Controlling the Interior

Climate......................................................117Heated Windows and Mirrors.................118Cabin Air Filter............................................118Remote Start...............................................119

SeatsSitting in the Correct Position.................121Head Restraints..........................................121Power Seats...............................................123Memory Function......................................125Rear Seats...................................................127Heated Seats..............................................127Ventilated Seats........................................129Rear Seat Armrest....................................129

Universal Garage DoorOpener

Universal Garage Door Opener.............131

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Auxiliary Power PointsAuxiliary Power Points.............................136

Storage CompartmentsCenter Console.........................................138Overhead Console...................................138

Starting and Stopping theEngine

General Information.................................139Keyless Starting.........................................139Starting a Gasoline Engine.....................140Engine Block Heater................................142

Fuel and RefuelingSafety Precautions....................................144Fuel Quality................................................145Running Out of Fuel.................................145Refueling......................................................147Fuel Consumption....................................149Emission Control System........................150

TransmissionAutomatic Transmission..........................154

All-Wheel DriveUsing All-Wheel Drive..............................159

BrakesGeneral Information.................................165Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock

Brakes.....................................................165Electric Parking Brake.............................166Hill Start Assist...........................................168

Traction ControlPrinciple of Operation..............................170Using Traction Control.............................170

Stability ControlPrinciple of Operation...............................171Using Stability Control.............................172

Parking AidsParking Aid..................................................173Active Park Assist......................................175Rear View Camera....................................179

Cruise ControlPrinciple of Operation..............................182Using Cruise Control................................182Using Adaptive Cruise Control..............183

Driving AidsDriver Alert.................................................190Lane Keeping System...............................191Blind Spot Information System..............196Steering......................................................200Collision Warning System.......................201Drive Control.............................................203

Load CarryingLoad Limit..................................................206

TowingTowing a Trailer.........................................213Recommended Towing Weights...........214Essential Towing Checks........................215Transporting the Vehicle.........................217

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Towing the Vehicle on FourWheels.....................................................218

Driving HintsBreaking-In................................................220Economical Driving.................................220Driving Through Water...........................220Floor Mats...................................................221

Roadside EmergenciesRoadside Assistance...............................222Hazard Warning Flashers......................223Fuel Shutoff...............................................223Jump Starting the Vehicle.....................224Post-Crash Alert System........................226

Customer AssistanceGetting the Services You Need............227In California (U.S. Only)...........................228The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto

Line Program (U.S. Only)...................229Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration

Program (Canada Only).....................230Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and

Canada...................................................230Ordering Additional Owner's

Literature...............................................232Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.

Only)........................................................232Reporting Safety Defects (Canada

Only)........................................................233

FusesFuse Specification Chart........................234Changing a Fuse......................................244

MaintenanceGeneral Information................................246Opening and Closing the Hood...........247Under Hood Overview - 2.0L

EcoBoost™..............................................248Under Hood Overview - 3.7L................249Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L

EcoBoost™.............................................250Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.7L.......................250Engine Oil Check.....................................250Oil Change Indicator Reset....................251Engine Coolant Check............................251Automatic Transmission Fluid

Check.....................................................254Brake Fluid Check...................................258Power Steering Fluid Check.................258Washer Fluid Check................................258Fuel Filter...................................................259Changing the 12V Battery.....................259Checking the Wiper Blades...................261Changing the Wiper Blades...................261Adjusting the Headlamps.......................261Changing a Bulb......................................263Bulb Specification Chart........................263Changing the Engine Air Filter.............265

Vehicle CareGeneral Information................................267Cleaning Products...................................267Cleaning the Exterior..............................267Waxing........................................................268Cleaning the Engine...............................268Cleaning the Windows and Wiper

Blades.....................................................269Cleaning the Interior...............................269

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Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens.....................270

Cleaning Leather Seats...........................271Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............271Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.....................271Vehicle Storage........................................272

Wheels and TiresTemporary Mobility Kit............................275Tire Care.....................................................281Using Snow Chains.................................296Tire Pressure Monitoring System........296Changing a Road Wheel........................300Technical Specifications.........................305

Capacities and SpecificationsEngine Specifications.............................306Motorcraft Parts........................................306Vehicle Identification Number..............308Vehicle Certification Label....................309Transmission Code Designation..........309Technical Specifications..........................310

Audio SystemGeneral Information.................................313Audio unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/

FM/CD......................................................314Media Hub..................................................315

MyLincoln Touch™General Information..................................317Settings.......................................................327Entertainment............................................338Phone..........................................................359Information................................................365

Climate........................................................377Navigation..................................................380

AccessoriesAccessories...............................................390

AppendicesEnd User License Agreement..............392

Extended Service Plan (ESP)Extended Service Plan (ESP).................410

Scheduled MaintenanceGeneral Maintenance Information........413Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........417Special Operating Conditions Scheduled

Maintenance.........................................420Scheduled Maintenance Record.........423

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ABOUT THIS MANUAL

Thank you for choosing Lincoln. Werecommend that you take some time toget to know your vehicle by reading thismanual. The more that you know about it,the greater the safety and pleasure youwill get from driving it.

WARNING

Driving while distracted can result inloss of vehicle control, crash and

injury. We strongly recommend that youuse extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is thesafe operation of your vehicle. Werecommend against the use of anyhandheld device while driving andencourage the use of voice-operatedsystems when possible. Make sure youare aware of all applicable local laws thatmay affect the use of electronic deviceswhile driving.

Note: This manual describes productfeatures and options available throughoutthe range of available models, sometimeseven before they are generally available.It may describe options not fitted to yourvehicle.

Note: Some of the illustrations in thismanual may be used for different models,so may appear different to you on yourvehicle. However, the essentialinformation in the illustrations is alwayscorrect.

Note: Always use and operate yourvehicle in line with all applicable laws andregulations.

Note: Pass on this manual when sellingyour vehicle. It is an integral part of thevehicle.

This manual may qualify the location of acomponent as left-hand side or right-handside. The side is determined when facingforward in the seat.

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Right-hand sideA

Left-hand sideB

Protecting the Environment

You must play your part in protecting theenvironment. Correct vehicle usage andthe authorized disposal of waste, cleaningand lubrication materials are significantsteps toward this aim.

SYMBOLS GLOSSARY

These are some of the symbols you maysee on your vehicle.

Safety alert

See Owner's Manual

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Air conditioning system

Anti-lock braking system

Avoid smoking, flames or sparks

Battery

Battery acid

Brake fluid - non petroleumbased

Brake system

Cabin air filter

Check fuel cap

Child safety door lock or unlock

Child seat lower anchor

Child seat tether anchor

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Cruise control

Do not open when hot

Engine air filter

Engine coolant

Engine coolant temperature

Engine oil

Explosive gas

Fan warning

Fasten safety belt

Front airbag

Front fog lamps

Fuel pump reset

Fuse compartment

Hazard warning flashers

Heated rear window

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Heated windshield

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Interior luggage compartmentrelease

Jack

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Keep out of reach of children

Lighting control

Low tire pressure warning

Maintain correct fluid level

Note operating instructions

Panic alarm

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Parking aid

Parking brake

Power steering fluid

Power windows front/rear

Power window lockout

Service engine soon

Side airbag

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Shield the eyes

Stability control

Windshield wash and wipe

DATA RECORDING

Service Data Recording

Service data recorders in your vehicle arecapable of collecting and storingdiagnostic information about your vehicle.This potentially includes information aboutthe performance or status of varioussystems and modules in the vehicle, suchas engine, throttle, steering or brakesystems. In order to properly diagnose andservice your vehicle, Ford Motor Company,Ford of Canada, and service and repairfacilities may access or share among themvehicle diagnostic information receivedthrough a direct connection to your vehiclewhen diagnosing or servicing your vehicle.Additionally, when your vehicle is in forservice or repair, Ford Motor Company,Ford of Canada, and service and repairfacilities may access or share among themdata for vehicle improvement purposes.For U.S. only (if equipped), if you chooseto use the SYNC Vehicle Health Report,you consent that certain diagnostic

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information may also be accessedelectronically by Ford Motor Company andFord authorized service facilities, and thatthe diagnostic information may be usedfor any purpose. See MyLincoln Touch™(page 317).

Event Data Recording

This vehicle is equipped with an eventdata recorder. The main purpose of anevent data recorder is to record, incertain crash or near crash-likesituations, such as an airbag deploymentor hitting a road obstacle; this data willassist in understanding how a vehicle’ssystems performed. The event datarecorder is designed to record datarelated to vehicle dynamics and safetysystems for a short period of time,typically 30 seconds or less.

The event data recorder in this vehicle isdesigned to record such data as:• How various systems in your vehicle

were operating;• Whether or not the driver and

passenger safety belts werebuckled/fastened;

• How far (if at all) the driver wasdepressing the accelerator and/or thebrake pedal; and

• How fast the vehicle was traveling;and

• Where the driver was positioning thesteering wheel.

This data can help provide a betterunderstanding of the circumstances inwhich crashes and injuries occur.

Note: Event data recorder data isrecorded by your vehicle only if anon-trivial crash situation occurs; no datais recorded by the event data recorderunder normal driving conditions and nopersonal data or information (e.g., name,gender, age, and crash location) isrecorded (see limitations regarding 911Assist and Traffic, directions andInformation privacy below). However,parties, such as law enforcement, couldcombine the event data recorder datawith the type of personally identifyingdata routinely acquired during a crashinvestigation.

To read data recorded by an event datarecorder, special equipment is required,and access to the vehicle or the eventdata recorder is needed. In addition tothe vehicle manufacturer, other parties,such as law enforcement, that have suchspecial equipment, can read theinformation if they have access to thevehicle or the event data recorder. FordMotor Company and Ford of Canada donot access event data recorderinformation without obtaining consent,unless pursuant to court order or whererequired by law enforcement, othergovernment authorities or other thirdparties acting with lawful authority. Otherparties may seek to access theinformation independently of Ford MotorCompany and Ford of Canada.

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Note: Including to the extent that anylaw pertaining to Event Data Recordersapplies to SYNC or its features, pleasenote the following: Once 911 Assist (ifequipped) is enabled (set ON), 911 Assistmay, through any paired and connectedcell phone, disclose to emergencyservices that the vehicle has been in acrash involving the deployment of anairbag or, in certain vehicles, theactivation of the fuel pump shut-off.Certain versions or updates to 911 Assistmay also be capable of being used toelectronically or verbally provide to 911operators the vehicle location (such aslatitude and longitude), and/or otherdetails about the vehicle or crash orpersonal information about theoccupants to assist 911 operators toprovide the most appropriate emergencyservices. If you do not want to disclosethis information, do not activate the 911Assist feature. See MyLincoln Touch™(page 317).

Additionally, when you connect to Traffic,Directions and Information (if equipped,U.S. only), the service uses GPStechnology and advanced vehiclesensors to collect the vehicle’s currentlocation, travel direction, and speed(“vehicle travel information”), only to helpprovide you with the directions, trafficreports, or business searches that yourequest. If you do not want Ford or itsvendors to receive this information, donot activate the service. Ford MotorCompany and the vendors it uses toprovide you with this information do notstore your vehicle travel information. Formore information, see Traffic, Directionsand Information, Terms and Conditions.See MyLincoln Touch™ (page 317).

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

WARNING

Some constituents of engineexhaust, certain vehicle components,

certain fluids contained in vehicles andcertain products of component wearcontain or emit chemicals known to theState of California to cause cancer andbirth defects or other reproductive harm.

PERCHLORATE

Certain components in your vehicle suchas airbag modules, safety beltpretensioners and remote control batteriesmay contain perchlorate material. Specialhandling may apply for service or vehicleend of life disposal. For more informationvisit:

Web Address

www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

LINCOLN CREDIT

Lincoln Automotive Financial Servicesoffers a full range of financing and leaseplans to help you acquire your vehicle. Ifyou have financed or leased your vehiclethrough Lincoln Automotive FinancialServices, thank you for your business.

For your convenience we offer a numberof ways to contact us, as well as helpmanage your account.

Phone: 1-888-498-8801

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For more information regarding LincolnAutomotive Financial Services, as well asaccess Account Manager, please go towww.LincolnAFS.com.

REPLACEMENT PARTSRECOMMENDATION

Your vehicle has been built to the higheststandards using quality parts. Werecommend that you demand the use ofgenuine Ford and Motorcraft partswhenever your vehicle requires scheduledmaintenance or repair. You can clearlyidentify genuine Ford and Motorcraft partsby looking for the Ford, FoMoCo orMotorcraft branding on the parts or theirpackaging.

Scheduled Maintenance andMechanical Repairs

One of the best ways for you to make surethat your vehicle provides years of serviceis to have it maintained in line with ourrecommendations using parts that conformto the specifications detailed in thisOwner’s Manual. Genuine Ford andMotorcraft parts meet or exceed thesespecifications.

Collision Repairs

We hope that you never experience acollision, but accidents do happen.Genuine Ford replacement collision partsmeet our stringent requirements for fit,finish, structural integrity, corrosionprotection and dent resistance. During

vehicle development we validate theseparts deliver the intended level ofprotection as a whole system. A great wayto know for sure you are getting this levelof protection is to use genuine Fordreplacement collision parts.

Warranty on Replacement Parts

Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacementparts are the only replacement parts thatbenefit from a Ford Warranty. Damagecaused to your vehicle as a result of thefailure of non-Ford parts may not becovered by the Ford Warranty. Foradditional information, refer to the termsand conditions of the Ford Warranty.

SPECIAL NOTICES

New Vehicle Limited Warranty

For a detailed description of what iscovered and what is not covered by yourvehicle’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty,refer to the Warranty Manual that isprovided to you along with your Owner’sManual.

Special Instructions

For your added safety, your vehicle is fittedwith sophisticated electronic controls.

WARNINGSFailure to follow the specificwarnings and instructions could

result in personal injury. SeeSupplementary Restraints System (page39).

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WARNINGSFront seat mounted rear-facing childor infant seats should NEVER be

placed in front of an active passengerairbag.

MOBILE COMMUNICATIONSEQUIPMENT

Using mobile communications equipmentis becoming increasingly important in theconduct of business and personal affairs.However, you must not compromise yourown or others’ safety when using suchequipment. Mobile communications canenhance personal safety and securitywhen appropriately used, particularly inemergency situations. Safety must beparamount when using mobilecommunications equipment to avoidnegating these benefits. Mobilecommunication equipment includes, butis not limited to, cellular phones, pagers,portable email devices, text messagingdevices and portable two-way radios.

WARNING

Driving while distracted can result inloss of vehicle control, crash and

injury. We strongly recommend that youuse extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is thesafe operation of your vehicle. Werecommend against the use of anyhand-held device while driving andencourage the use of voice-operatedsystems when possible. Make sure youare aware of all applicable local laws thatmay affect the use of electronic deviceswhile driving.

EXPORT UNIQUE OPTIONS

For your particular global region, yourvehicle may be equipped with featuresand options that are different from thefeatures and options that are described inthis Owner’s Manual. A market uniquesupplement may be supplied thatcomplements this book. By referring to themarket unique supplement, if provided,you can properly identify those features,recommendations and specifications thatare unique to your vehicle. This Owner’sManual is written primarily for the U.S. andCanadian Markets. Features or equipmentlisted as standard may be different on unitsbuilt for Export. Refer to this Owner’sManual for all other required informationand warnings.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

See the following sections for directionson how to properly use safety restraintsfor children.

WARNINGSAlways make sure your child issecured properly in a device that is

appropriate for their height, age andweight. Child safety restraints must bebought separately from your vehicle.Failure to follow these instructions andguidelines may result in an increased riskof serious injury or death to your child.

All children are shaped differently.The recommendations for safety

restraints are based on probable childheight, age and weight thresholds fromNational Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration and other safetyorganizations, or are the minimumrequirements of law. Ford recommends

WARNINGSchecking with a NHTSA Certified ChildPassenger Safety Technician (CPST) andconsult your pediatrician to make sureyour child seat is appropriate for yourchild, and is compatible with and properlyinstalled in your vehicle. To locate a childseat fitting station and CPST, contact theNHTSA toll free at 1-888-327-4236 or goto http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov. In Canada,check with your local St. John Ambulanceoffice for referral to a CPST or for furtherinformation, contact your provincialministry of transportation, locate your localSt. John Ambulance office by searchingfor St. John Ambulance on the internet, orTransport Canada at 1-800-333-0371(http://www.tc.gc.ca). Failure to properlyrestrain children in safety seats madeespecially for their height, age, and weightmay result in an increased risk of seriousinjury or death to your child.

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Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children

Recommended restraint typeChild size, height, weight, or ageChild

Use a child safety seat(sometimes called an infantcarrier, convertible seat, or

toddler seat).

Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less(generally age four or younger).

Infants ortoddlers

Use a belt-positioningbooster seat.

Children who have outgrown or no longerproperly fit in a child safety seat (gener-ally children who are less than 4 ft. 9 in.(1.45 m) tall, are greater than age four andless than age 12, and between 40 lb (18kg) and 80 lb (36 kg) and upward to 100lb (45 kg) if recommended by your child

restraint manufacturer).

Small children

Use a vehicle safety belthaving the lap belt snugand low across the hips,shoulder belt centered

across the shoulder andchest, and seat back

upright.

Children who have outgrown or no longerproperly fit in a belt-positioning boosterseat (generally children who are at least4 ft. 9 in. (1.45 m) tall or greater than 80

lb (36 kg) or 100 lb (45 kg) if recom-mended by child restraint manufacturer).

Larger children

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• You are required by law to properlyuse safety seats for infants andtoddlers in the United States andCanada.

• Many states and provinces require thatsmall children use approved boosterseats until they reach age eight, aheight of 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 meters)tall, or 80 pounds (36 kilograms).Check your local and state orprovincial laws for specificrequirements about the safety ofchildren in your vehicle.

• When possible, always properlyrestrain children 12 years of age andunder in a rear seating position of yourvehicle. Accident statistics suggest thatchildren are safer when properlyrestrained in the rear seating positionsthan in a front seating position. SeeFront Passenger Sensing System(page 41).

INSTALLING CHILD SEATS

Child Seats

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Use a child safety seat (sometimes calledan infant carrier, convertible seat, ortoddler seat) for infants, toddlers, orchildren weighing 40 pounds (18kilograms) or less (generally age four oryounger).

Using Lap and Shoulder Belts

WARNINGSAirbags can kill or injure a child in achild seat. Never place a rear-facing

child seat in front of an active airbag. If youmust use a forward-facing child seat in thefront seat, move the seat upon which thechild seat is installed all the way back.

Airbags can kill or injure a child in achild seat. Children 12 and under

should be properly restrained in the rearseat whenever possible.

Depending on where you secure achild restraint, and depending on the

child restraint design, you may blockaccess to certain safety belt buckleassemblies and LATCH lower anchors,rendering those features potentiallyunusable. To avoid risk of injury, occupantsshould only use seating positions wherethey are able to be properly restrained.

When installing a child safety seat withcombination lap and shoulder belts:• Use the correct safety belt buckle for

that seating position.• Insert the belt tongue into the proper

buckle until you hear a snap and feelit latch. Make sure the tongue issecurely fastened in the buckle.

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• Keep the buckle release buttonpointing up and away from the safetyseat, with the tongue between thechild seat and the release button, toprevent accidental unbuckling.

• Place the vehicle seat upon which thechild seat will be installed in the uprightposition.

• Put the safety belt in the automaticlocking mode. See Step 5. This vehicledoes not require the use of a lockingclip.

Perform the following steps when installingthe child seat with combination lap andshoulder belts:

Note: Although the child seat illustratedis a forward facing child seat, the stepsare the same for installing a rear facingchild seat.

Standard safety belts

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1. Position the child safety seat in a seatwith a combination lap and shoulderbelt.

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2. After positioning the child safety seatin the proper seating position, pulldown on the shoulder belt and thengrasp the shoulder belt and lap belttogether behind the belt tongue.

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3. While holding the shoulder and lap beltportions together, route the tonguethrough the child seat according to thechild seat manufacturer's instructions.Be sure the belt webbing is nottwisted.

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4. Insert the belt tongue into the properbuckle (the buckle closest to thedirection the tongue is coming from)for that seating position until you heara snap and feel the latch engage.Make sure the tongue is latchedsecurely by pulling on it.

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5. To put the retractor in the automaticlocking mode, grasp the shoulderportion of the belt and pull downwarduntil all of the belt is pulled out.

Note: The automatic locking mode isavailable on the front passenger and rearseats.

6. Allow the belt to retract to removeslack. The belt will click as it retractsto indicate it is in the automatic lockingmode.

7. Try to pull the belt out of the retractorto make sure the retractor is in theautomatic locking mode (you shouldnot be able to pull more belt out). If theretractor is not locked, unbuckle thebelt and repeat Steps 5 and 6.

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8. Remove remaining slack from the belt.Force the seat down with extra weight,for example, by pressing down orkneeling on the child restraint whilepulling up on the shoulder belt in orderto force slack from the belt. This isnecessary to remove the remainingslack that will exist once the extraweight of the child is added to the childrestraint. It also helps to achieve theproper snugness of the child seat toyour vehicle. Sometimes, a slight leantoward the buckle will provide extrahelp to remove remaining slack fromthe belt.

9. Attach the tether strap (if the child seatis equipped).

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10. Before placing the child in the seat,forcibly move the seat forward andback to make sure the seat issecurely held in place. To check this,grab the seat at the belt path andattempt to move it side to side andforward and back. There should beno more than 1 inch (2.5 centimeters)of movement for proper installation.

Ford recommends checking with a NHTSACertified Child Passenger SafetyTechnician to make certain the childrestraint is properly installed. In Canada,check with your local St. John Ambulanceoffice for referral to a Certified PassengerSeat Technician.

Inflatable safety belts

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1. Position the child safety seat in a seatwith a combination lap and shoulderbelt.

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2. After positioning the child safety seatin the proper seating position, graspthe shoulder belt and lap belt togetherbehind the belt tongue.

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3. While holding the shoulder and lap beltportions together, route the tonguethrough the child seat according to thechild seat manufacturer's instructions.Be sure the belt webbing is nottwisted.

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4. Insert the belt tongue into the properbuckle (the buckle closest to thedirection the tongue is coming from)for that seating position until you heara snap and feel the latch engage.Make sure the tongue is latchedsecurely by pulling on it.

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5. To put the retractor in the automaticlocking mode, grasp the grasp the lapportion of the inflatable safety belt andpull upward until all of the belt is pulledout.

Note: The automatic locking mode isavailable on the front passenger and rearseats.

Note: Unlike the standard safety belt, theinflatable safety belt's unique lap portionlocks the child seat for installation. Theability for the shoulder portion of the beltto move freely is normal, even after thelap belt has been put into the automaticlocking mode.

6. Allow the belt to retract to removeslack. The belt will click as it retractsto indicate it is in the automatic lockingmode.

7. Try to pull the belt out of the retractorto make sure the retractor is in theautomatic locking mode (you shouldnot be able to pull more belt out). If theretractor is not locked, unbuckle thebelt and repeat Steps 5 and 6.

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8. Remove remaining slack from the belt.Force the seat down with extra weight,for example, by pressing down orkneeling on the child restraint whilepulling down on the lap belt in orderto force slack from the belt. This isnecessary to remove the remainingslack that will exist once the extraweight of the child is added to the child

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restraint. It also helps to achieve theproper snugness of the child seat toyour vehicle. Sometimes, a slight leantoward the buckle will additionally helpto remove remaining slack from thebelt.

9. Attach the tether strap (if the child seatis equipped).

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10. Before placing the child in the seat,forcibly move the seat forward andback to make sure the seat issecurely held in place. To check this,grab the seat at the belt path andattempt to move it side to side andforward and back. There should beno more than 1 inch (2.5 centimeters)of movement for proper installation.

Ford recommends checking with a NHTSACertified Child Passenger SafetyTechnician to make certain the childrestraint is properly installed. In Canada,check with your local St. John Ambulanceoffice for referral to a Certified PassengerSeat Technician.

Using Lower Anchors and Tethersfor CHildren (LATCH)

WARNINGSNever attach two child safety seatsto the same anchor. In a collision,

one anchor may not be strong enough tohold two child safety seat attachments andmay break, causing serious injury or death.

Depending on where you secure achild restraint, and depending on the

child restraint design, you may blockaccess to certain safety belt buckleassemblies or LATCH lower anchors,rendering those features potentiallyunusable. To avoid risk of injury, occupantsshould only use seating positions wherethey are able to be properly restrained.

The LATCH system is composed of threevehicle anchor points: two lower anchorslocated where seat back and seat cushionmeet (called the seat bight) and one toptether anchor located behind that seatingposition.

LATCH compatible child safety seats havetwo rigid or webbing mounted attachmentsthat connect to the two lower anchors atthe LATCH equipped seating positions inyour vehicle. This type of attachmentmethod eliminates the need to use safetybelts to attach the child seat, however thesafety belt can still be used to attach thechild seat. For forward-facing child seats,the top tether strap must also be attachedto the proper top tether anchor, if a toptether strap has been provided with yourchild seat.

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Your vehicle has LATCH lower anchors forchild seat installation at the seatingpositions marked with the child seatsymbol.

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The LATCH anchors are located at the rearsection of the rear seat between thecushion and seat back below the symbolsas shown. Follow the child seatmanufacturer's instructions to properlyinstall a child seat with LATCHattachments. Follow the instructions onattaching child safety seats with tetherstraps.

Attach LATCH lower attachments of thechild seat only to the anchors shown.

Use of Inboard Lower Anchors from theOutboard Seating Positions (CenterSeating Use)

WARNING

The standardized spacing for LATCHlower anchors is 11 inches (28

centimeters) center to center. Do not useLATCH lower anchors for the centerseating position unless the child seatmanufacturer's instructions permit andspecify using anchors spaced at least asfar apart as those in this vehicle.

The lower anchors at the center of thesecond row rear seat are spaced 18 inches(46 centimeters) apart. A child seat withrigid LATCH attachments cannot beinstalled at the center seating position.LATCH compatible child seats (withattachments on belt webbing) can only beused at this seating position provided thatthe child seat manufacturer's instructionspermit use with the anchor spacing stated.Do not attach a child seat to any loweranchor if an adjacent child seat is attachedto that anchor.

Each time you use the safety seat, checkthat the seat is properly attached to thelower anchors and tether anchor, ifapplicable. Tug the child seat from side toside and forward and back where it issecured to your vehicle. The seat shouldmove less than one inch when you do thisfor a proper installation.

If the safety seat is not anchored properly,the risk of a child being injured in a crashgreatly increases.

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Combining Safety Belt and LATCH LowerAnchors for Attaching Child Safety Seats

When used in combination, either thesafety belt or the LATCH lower anchorsmay be attached first, provided a properinstallation is achieved. Attach the tetherstrap afterward, if included with the childseat.

Using Tether Straps

Many forward-facing child safetyseats include a tether strapwhich extends from the back of

the child safety seat and hooks to ananchoring point called the top tetheranchor. Tether straps are available as anaccessory for many older safety seats.

Contact the manufacturer of your childseat for information about ordering atether strap, or to obtain a longer tetherstrap if the tether strap on your safety seatdoes not reach the appropriate top tetheranchor in your vehicle.

Once the child safety seat has beeninstalled using either the safety belt, thelower anchors of the LATCH system, orboth, you can attach the top tether strap.

The tether strap anchors in your vehicleare in the following positions (shown fromtop view):

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Perform the following steps to install achild safety seat with tether anchors:

Note: If you install a child seat with rigidLATCH attachments, do not tighten thetether strap enough to lift the child seatoff your vehicle seat cushion when thechild is seated in it. Keep the tether strapjust snug without lifting the front of thechild seat. Keeping the child seat justtouching your vehicle seat gives the bestprotection in a severe crash.

1. Route the child safety seat tether strapover the back of the seat. For outboardseating positions, route the tether strapunder the head restraint and betweenthe head restraint posts. For the centerseating positions, route the tether strapover the top of the head restraint. Ifneeded, the head restraints can alsobe removed.

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2. Locate the correct anchor for theselected seating position, then openthe tether anchor cover.

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3. Clip the tether strap to the anchor asshown.

4. Tighten the child safety seat tetherstrap according to the manufacturer'sinstructions.

If your child restraint system is equippedwith a tether strap, and the child restraintmanufacturer recommends its use, Fordalso recommends its use.

BOOSTER SEATS

WARNING

Never place, or allow a child toplace, the shoulder belt under a

child's arm or behind the back because itreduces the protection for the upper partof the body and may increase the risk ofinjury or death in a collision.

Note: Some booster seat safety beltguides may not accommodate theshoulder portion of the inflatable safetybelt.

Use a belt-positioning booster seat forchildren who have outgrown or no longerproperly fit in a child safety seat (generallychildren who are less than 4 feet 9 inches(1.45 meters) tall, are greater than age four(4) and less than age twelve (12), andbetween 40 pounds (18 kilograms) and 80pounds (36 kilograms) and upward to 100pounds (45 kilograms) if recommended byyour child restraint manufacturer). Manystate and provincial laws require thatchildren use approved booster seats untilthey reach age eight, a height of 4 feet 9inches (1.45 meters) tall, or 80 pounds (36kilograms).

Booster seats should be used until youcan answer YES to ALL of these questionswhen seated without a booster seat:

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• Can the child sit all the way backagainst their vehicle seat back withknees bent comfortably at the edge ofthe seat cushion?

• Can the child sit without slouching?• Does the lap belt rest low across the

hips?• Is the shoulder belt centered on the

shoulder and chest?• Can the child stay seated like this for

the whole trip?

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Always use booster seats in conjunctionwith your vehicle lap and shoulder belt.

Types of Booster Seats

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• Backless booster seats

If your backless booster seat has aremovable shield, remove the shield. If avehicle seating position has a low seatback or no head restraint, a backlessbooster seat may place your child's head(as measured at the tops of the ears)above the top of the seat. In this case,move the backless booster to anotherseating position with a higher seat backor head restraint and lap and shoulderbelts, or consider using a high backbooster seat.

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• High back booster seats

If, with a backless booster seat, you cannotfind a seating position that adequatelysupports your child's head, a high backbooster seat would be a better choice.

Children and booster seats vary in sizeand shape. Choose a booster that keepsthe lap belt low and snug across the hips,never up across the stomach, and lets youadjust the shoulder belt to cross the chestand rest snugly near the center of theshoulder. The following drawings comparethe ideal fit (center) to a shoulder beltuncomfortably close to the neck and ashoulder belt that could slip off theshoulder. The drawings also show how thelap belt should be low and snug acrossthe child's hips.

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If the booster seat slides on the vehicleseat upon which it is being used, placinga rubberized mesh sold as shelf or carpetliner under the booster seat may improvethis condition. Do not introduce any itemthicker than this under the booster seat.Check with the booster seatmanufacturer's instructions.

CHILD SEAT POSITIONING

WARNINGSAirbags can kill or injure a child in achild seat. Never place a rear-facing

child seat in front of an active airbag. If youmust use a forward-facing child seat in thefront seat, move the vehicle seat uponwhich the child seat is installed all the way

WARNINGSback. When possible, all children age 12and under should be properly restrainedin a rear seating position. If all childrencannot be seated and restrained properlyin a rear seating position, properly restrainthe largest child in the front seat.

Always carefully follow theinstructions and warnings provided

by the manufacturer of any child restraintto determine if the restraint device isappropriate for your child's size, height,weight, or age. Follow the child restraintmanufacturer's instructions and warningsprovided for installation and use inconjunction with the instructions andwarnings provided by your vehicle

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WARNINGSmanufacturer. A safety seat that isimproperly installed or utilized, isinappropriate for your child's height, age,or weight or does not properly fit the childmay increase the risk of serious injury ordeath.

Never let a passenger hold a childon his or her lap while your vehicle

is moving. The passenger cannot protectthe child from injury in a crash, which mayresult in serious injury or death.

Never use pillows, books, or towelsto boost a child. They can slide

around and increase the likelihood ofinjury or death in a crash.

WARNINGSAlways restrain an unoccupied childseat or booster seat. These objects

may become projectiles in a crash orsudden stop, which may increase the riskof serious injury.

Never place, or allow a child toplace, the shoulder belt under a

child's arm or behind the back because itreduces the protection for the upper partof the body and may increase the risk ofinjury or death in a crash.

To avoid risk of injury, do not leavechildren or pets unattended in your

vehicle.

Use any attachment method as indicated below by XCombinedchild and

seat weight

RestraintType

Safety beltonly

Safety beltand LATCH

(loweranchorsand toptether

anchor)

Safety beltand toptetheranchor

LATCH(lower

anchorsonly)

LATCH(lower

anchorsand toptether

anchor)

XXUp to 65 lb(29 kg)

Rearfacing

child seat

XOver 65 lb(29 kg)

Rearfacing

child seat

XXXUp to 65 lb(29 kg)

Forwardfacing

child seat

XXOver 65 lb(29 kg)

Forwardfacing

child seat

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Note: The child seat must rest tightlyagainst the vehicle seat upon which it isinstalled. It may be necessary to lift orremove the head restraint. See Seats(page 121).

CHILD SAFETY LOCKS

When these locks are set, the rear doorscannot be opened from the inside.

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The childproof locks are located on therear edge of each rear door and must beset separately for each door.

Left-Hand Side

Turn counterclockwise to lock andclockwise to unlock.

Right-Hand Side

Turn clockwise to lock andcounterclockwise to unlock.

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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

WARNINGSAlways drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug

and low across the hips.

To reduce the risk of injury, makesure children sit where they can be

properly restrained.

Never let a passenger hold a childon his or her lap while your vehicle

is moving. The passenger cannot protectthe child from injury in a crash.

All occupants of your vehicle,including the driver, should always

properly wear their safety belts, evenwhen an airbag supplemental restraintsystem is provided. Failure to properlywear your safety belt could seriouslyincrease the risk of injury or death.

It is extremely dangerous to ride ina cargo area, inside or outside of a

vehicle. In a crash, people riding in theseareas are more likely to be seriouslyinjured or killed. Do not allow people toride in any area of your vehicle that is notequipped with seats and safety belts. Besure everyone in your vehicle is in a seatand using a safety belt properly.

In a rollover crash, an unbeltedperson is significantly more likely to

die than a person wearing a safety belt.

WARNINGSEach seating position in your vehiclehas a specific safety belt assembly

which is made up of one buckle and onetongue that are designed to be used as apair. 1) Use the shoulder belt on theoutside shoulder only. Never wear theshoulder belt under the arm. 2) Neverswing the safety belt around your neckover the inside shoulder. 3) Never use asingle belt for more than one person.

When possible, all children 12 yearsold and under should be properly

restrained in a rear seating position.Failure to follow this could seriouslyincrease the risk of injury or death.

Safety belts and seats can becomehot in a vehicle that has been closed

up in sunny weather; they could burn asmall child. Check seat covers and bucklesbefore you place a child anywhere nearthem.

Front and rear seat occupants,including pregnant women, should

wear safety belts for optimum protectionin an accident.

All seating positions in your vehicle havelap and shoulder safety belts. Alloccupants of the vehicle should alwaysproperly wear their safety belts, evenwhen an airbag supplemental restraintsystem is provided.

The safety belt system consists of:• lap and shoulder safety belts.• shoulder safety belt with automatic

locking mode, (except driver safetybelt).

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• height adjuster at the front outboardseating positions.

• safety belt pretensioner at the frontoutboard seating positions.

• belt tension sensor at the frontoutboard passenger seating position.

• Safety belt warning light and chime.

• Crash sensors and monitoring systemwith readiness indicator.

The safety belt pretensioners at the frontseating positions are designed to tightenthe safety belts when activated. In frontaland near-frontal crashes, the safety beltpretensioners may be activated alone or,if the crash is of sufficient severity,together with the front airbags. Thepretensioners may also activate when aside curtain airbag is deployed.

FASTENING THE SAFETY BELTS

Standard belts shown, inflatable beltssimilar

The front outboard and rear safetyrestraints in the vehicle are combinationlap and shoulder belts.

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2. To unfasten, press the release buttonand remove the tongue from thebuckle.

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Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy

WARNING

Always ride and drive with yourseatback upright and the safety belt

properly fastened. The lap portion of thesafety belt should fit snug and bepositioned low across the hips. Theshoulder portion of the safety belt shouldbe positioned across the chest. Pregnantwomen should also follow this practice.See the following figure.

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Pregnant women should always wear theirsafety belt. The lap belt portion of acombination lap and shoulder belt shouldbe positioned low across the hips belowthe belly and worn as tight as comfort willallow. The shoulder belt should bepositioned to cross the middle of theshoulder and the center of the chest.

Safety Belt Locking Modes

WARNINGSAfter any vehicle crash, the safetybelt system at all passenger seating

positions must be checked by anauthorized dealer to verify that theautomatic locking retractor feature for childseats is still functioning properly. Inaddition, all safety belts should bechecked for proper function.

Belt and retractor assembly must bereplaced if the safety belt assembly

automatic locking retractor feature or anyother safety belt function is not operatingproperly when checked by an authorizeddealer. Failure to replace the belt andretractor assembly could increase the riskof injury in crashes.

All safety restraints in the vehicle arecombination lap and shoulder belts. Thedriver safety belt has the vehicle sensitivelocking mode. The front outboardpassenger and rear seat safety belts haveboth the vehicle sensitive locking modeand the automatic locking mode.

Vehicle Sensitive Mode

This is the normal retractor mode, whichallows free shoulder belt lengthadjustment to your movements andlocking in response to vehicle movement.For example, if the driver brakes suddenlyor turns a corner sharply, or the vehiclereceives an impact of approximately 5 mph(8 km/h) or more, the combination safetybelts will lock to help reduce forwardmovement of the driver and passengers.

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In addition, the retractor is designed tolock if the webbing is pulled out tooquickly. If this occurs, let the belt retractslightly and pull webbing out again in aslow and controlled manner.

Automatic Locking Mode

In this mode, the shoulder belt isautomatically pre-locked. The belt will stillretract to remove any slack in the shoulderbelt. The automatic locking mode is notavailable on the driver safety belt.

When to Use the Automatic LockingMode

This mode should be used any time a childsafety seat, except a booster, is installedin passenger front or rear seatingpositions. Children 12 years old and undershould be properly restrained in a rearseating position whenever possible. SeeChild Safety (page 14).

How to Use the Automatic Locking Mode

Non-inflatable safety belts

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1. Buckle the combination lap andshoulder belt.

2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pulldownward until the entire belt is pulledout. As the belt retracts, you will heara clicking sound. This indicates thesafety belt is now in the automaticlocking mode.

Rear outboard inflatable safety belts(second row only–if equipped)

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1. Buckle the combination lap andshoulder belt.

2. Grasp the lap portion of the belt andpull upward until the entire belt ispulled out.

3. Allow the belt to retract. As the beltretracts, you will hear a clicking sound.This indicates the safety belt is now inthe automatic locking mode.

How to Disengage the Automatic LockingMode

Unbuckle the combination lap andshoulder belt and allow it to retractcompletely to disengage the automaticlocking mode and activate the vehiclesensitive (emergency) locking mode.

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Rear Inflatable Safety Belt (If Equipped)

WARNING

Do not attempt to service, repair, ormodify the rear inflatable safety belt.

The rear inflatable safety belts are fittedin the shoulder portion of the safety beltsof the second-row outboard seatingpositions.

Note: The rear inflatable safety belts arecompatible with most infant and childsafety car seats and belt positioningbooster seats when properly installed. Thisis because they are designed to fill with acooled gas at a lower pressure and at aslower rate than traditional airbags. Afterinflation, the shoulder portion of the safetybelt remains cool to the touch.

The rear inflatable safety belt consists ofthe following:• An inflatable bag located in the

shoulder safety belt webbing.• Lap safety belt webbing with automatic

locking mode.• The same warning light, electronic

control and diagnostic unit as used forthe front safety belts.

• Impact sensors located in various partsof the vehicle.

How does the rear inflatable safety beltsystem work?

The rear inflatable safety belts will functionlike standard restraints in everyday usage.

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During a crash of sufficient force, theinflatable belt will inflate from inside thewebbing.

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The fully inflated belt's increased diametermore effectively holds the occupant in theappropriate seating position, and spreadscrash forces over more area of the bodythan regular safety belts. This helps reducepressure on the chest and helps controlhead and neck motion for passengers.

WARNING

If the rear inflatable safety belt hasdeployed, it will not function again.

The rear inflatable safety belt system mustbe replaced by an authorized dealer.

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The rear inflatable safety belts aredesigned to inflate in frontal or near-frontalcrashes and some side impact crashes.The fact that the rear inflatable safety beltdid not inflate in a crash does not meanthat something is wrong with the system.Rather, it means the forces were not of thetype sufficient to cause activation.

Safety Belt Extension Assembly

WARNINGSDo not use extensions to change thefit of the shoulder belt across the

torso.

Do not use extensions with aninflatable safety belt.

If the safety belt is too short when fullyextended, a safety belt extensionassembly can be obtained from anauthorized dealer.

Use only extensions manufactured by thesame supplier as the safety belt.Manufacturer identification is located atthe end of the webbing on the label. Asafety belt extension is not available forthe inflatable safety belt. Also, use thesafety belt extension only if the safety beltis too short for you when fully extended.

SAFETY BELT HEIGHTADJUSTMENT

WARNING

Position the safety belt heightadjusters so that the belt rests

across the middle of your shoulder. Failureto adjust the safety belt properly couldreduce the effectiveness of the safety beltand increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Adjust the height of the shoulder belt sothe belt rests across the middle of yourshoulder.

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To adjust the shoulder belt height:

1. Press the button and slide the heightadjuster up or down.

2. Release the button and pull down onthe height adjuster to make sure it islocked in place.

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SAFETY BELT WARNING LAMPAND INDICATOR CHIME

This lamp illuminates and anaudible warning will sound if thedriver's safety belt has not been

fastened when the vehicle's ignition isturned on.

Conditions of operation

Then...If...

The safety belt warning light illuminates 1-2 minutes and the warning chime sounds

4-8 seconds.

The driver's safety belt is not buckledbefore the ignition switch is turned to the

on position...

The safety belt warning light and warningchime turn off.

The driver's safety belt is buckled while theindicator light is illuminated and the

warning chime is sounding...

The safety belt warning light and indicatorchime remain off.

The driver's safety belt is buckled beforethe ignition switch is turned to the on

position...

SAFETY BELT MINDER

Belt-Minder™

This feature supplements the safety beltwarning function by providing additionalreminders by intermittently sounding achime and illuminating the safety beltwarning light when the driver seat or frontpassenger seat is occupied and the safetybelt is unbuckled.

The system uses information from the frontpassenger sensing system to determineif a front seat passenger is present andtherefore potentially in need of a warning.To avoid activating the Belt-Minder featurefor objects placed in the front passengerseat, warnings will only be given to frontseat occupants as determined by the frontpassenger sensing system.

If the Belt-Minder warnings have expired(warnings for about five minutes) for oneoccupant (driver or front passenger), theother occupant can still activate theBelt-Minder feature.

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Then...If...

The Belt-Minder feature will not activate.The driver's and front passenger's safetybelts are buckled before the ignition isturned on or less than 1-2 minutes have

elapsed since the ignition has been turnedon...

The Belt-Minder feature is activated - thesafety belt warning light illuminates and the

warning chime sounds for six secondsevery 25 seconds, repeating for about five

minutes or until the safety belts arebuckled.

The driver's or front passenger's safety beltis not buckled when the vehicle has

reached at least 6 mph (9.7 km/h) and 1-2minutes have elapsed since the ignition

has been turned on...

The Belt-Minder feature is activated - thesafety belt warning light illuminates and the

warning chime sounds for six secondsevery 25 seconds, repeating for about five

minutes or until the safety belts arebuckled.

The driver's or front passenger's safety beltbecomes unbuckled for about one minutewhile the vehicle is traveling at least 6 mph(9.7 km/h) and more than 1-2 minutes haveelapsed since the ignition has been turned

on...

Deactivating and Activating theBelt-Minder Feature

WARNING

While the system allows you todeactivate it, this system is designed

to improve your chances of being safelybelted and surviving an accident. Werecommend you leave the systemactivated for yourself and others who mayuse the vehicle. To reduce the risk ofinjury, do not deactivate or activate thesystem while driving the vehicle.

Note: The driver and front passengerwarning are deactivated and activatedindependently. When deactivating oractivating one seating position, do notbuckle the other position as this willterminate the process.

Read Steps 1 - 4 thoroughly beforeproceeding with the programmingprocedure.

Before following the procedure, make surethat:• The parking brake is set.• The transmission is in park (P) or

neutral (N).• The ignition is off.• The driver and front passenger safety

belts are unbuckled.

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1. Turn the ignition on. Do not start thevehicle.

2. Wait until the safety belt warning lightturns off (about one minute). After Step2, wait an additional five secondsbefore proceeding with Step 3. OnceStep 3 is started, the procedure mustbe completed within 30 seconds.

3. For the seating position beingdisabled, buckle then unbuckle thesafety belt three times at a moderatespeed, ending in the unbuckled state.After Step 3, the safety belt warninglight will turn on.

4. While the safety belt warning light ison, buckle and then unbuckle thesafety belt. After Step 4, the safety beltwarning light will flash for confirmation.

• This will disable the feature for thatseating position if it is currentlyenabled.

• This will enable the feature for thatseating position if it is currentlydisabled.

CHILD RESTRAINT AND SAFETYBELT MAINTENANCE

Inspect the vehicle safety belts and childsafety seat systems periodically to makesure they work properly and are notdamaged. Inspect the vehicle and childseat safety belts to make sure there areno nicks, tears or cuts. Replace ifnecessary. All vehicle safety beltassemblies, including retractors, buckles,front safety belt buckle assemblies, bucklesupport assemblies (slide bar-if equipped),shoulder belt height adjusters (ifequipped), shoulder belt guide on seat

back (if equipped), rear inflatable safetybelts (if equipped), child safety seat LATCHand tether anchors, and attachinghardware, should be inspected after acollision. Read the child restraintmanufacturer's instructions for additionalinspection and maintenance informationspecific to the child restraint.

Ford Motor Company recommends thatall safety belt assemblies in use in vehiclesinvolved in a collision be replaced.However, if the collision was minor and anauthorized dealer finds that the belts donot show damage and continue to operateproperly, they do not need to be replaced.Safety belt assemblies not in use during acollision should also be inspected andreplaced if either damage or improperoperation is noted.

Properly care for safety belts. See VehicleCare (page 267).

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The Personal Safety System provides animproved overall level of frontal crashprotection to front seat occupants and isdesigned to help further reduce the riskof airbag-related injuries. The system isable to analyze different occupantconditions and crash severity beforeactivating the appropriate safety devicesto help better protect a range of occupantsin a variety of frontal crash situations.

Your vehicle's Personal Safety Systemconsists of:• Driver and passenger dual-stage

airbag supplemental restraints.• Front outboard safety belts with

pretensioners, energy managementretractors (first row only), and safetybelt usage sensors.

• Driver’s seat position sensor.• Front passenger sensing system.• Passenger airbag off and on indicator

lamp.• Front crash severity sensors.• Restraints control module with impact

and safing sensors.• Restraint system warning light and

backup tone.• The electrical wiring for the airbags,

crash sensor(s), safety beltpretensioners, front safety belt usagesensors, driver seat position sensor,front passenger sensing system, andindicator lights.

How Does the Personal SafetySystem Work?

The Personal Safety System can adapt thedeployment strategy of your vehicle’ssafety devices according to crash severityand occupant conditions. A collection ofcrash and occupant sensors providesinformation to the restraints controlmodule. During a crash, the restraintscontrol module may activate the safetybelt pretensioners and may activate eitherone or both stages of the dual-stageairbag supplemental restraints based oncrash severity and occupant conditions.

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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

WARNINGSAirbags do not inflate slowly orgently, and the risk of injury from a

deploying airbag is the greatest close tothe trim covering the airbag module.

All occupants of your vehicle,including the driver, should always

properly wear their safety belts, evenwhen an airbag supplemental restraintsystem is provided. Failure to properlywear your safety belt could seriouslyincrease the risk of injury or death.

Always transport children 12 yearsold and under in the back seat and

always properly use appropriate childrestraints. Failure to follow this couldseriously increase the risk of injury ordeath.

Never place your arm over theairbag module as a deploying airbag

can result in serious arm fractures or otherinjuries.

Airbags can kill or injure a child in achild seat. Never place a rear-facing

child seat in front of an active airbag. If youmust use a forward-facing child seat in thefront seat, move the seat upon which thechild seat is installed all the way back.

Do not attempt to service, repair, ormodify the airbag supplemental

restraint systems or its fuses as you couldbe seriously injured or killed. Contact yourauthorized dealer as soon as possible.

Several airbag system componentsget hot after inflation. To reduce the

risk of injury, do not touch them afterinflation.

WARNINGSIf the airbag has deployed, theairbag will not function again and

must be replaced immediately. If theairbag is not replaced, the unrepaired areawill increase the risk of injury in a crash.

The airbags are a supplemental restraintsystem and are designed to work with thesafety belts to help protect the driver andright front passenger from certain upperbody injuries. Airbags do not inflate slowly;there is a risk of injury from a deployingairbag.

Note: You will hear a loud bang and seea cloud of harmless powdery residue if anairbag deploys. This is normal.

The airbags inflate and deflate rapidlyupon activation. After airbag deployment,it is normal to notice a smoke-like,powdery residue or smell the burntpropellant. This may consist of cornstarch,talcum powder (to lubricate the bag) orsodium compounds (for example, bakingsoda) that result from the combustionprocess that inflates the airbag. Smallamounts of sodium hydroxide may bepresent which may irritate the skin andeyes, but none of the residue is toxic.

While the system is designed to helpreduce serious injuries, contact with adeploying airbag may also cause abrasionsor swelling. Temporary hearing loss is alsoa possibility as a result of the noiseassociated with a deploying airbag.Because airbags must inflate rapidly andwith considerable force, there is the riskof death or serious injuries such asfractures, facial and eye injuries or internalinjuries, particularly to occupants who are

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not properly restrained or are otherwiseout of position at the time of airbagdeployment. Thus, it is extremely importantthat occupants be properly restrained asfar away from the airbag module aspossible while maintaining vehicle control.

Routine maintenance of the airbags is notrequired.

DRIVER AND PASSENGERAIRBAGS

WARNINGSNever place your arm or any objectsover an airbag module. Placing your

arm over a deploying airbag can result inserious arm fractures or other injuries.Objects placed on or over the airbaginflation area may cause those objects tobe propelled by the airbag into your faceand torso causing serious injury.

Airbags can kill or injure a child in achild seat. Never place a rear-facing

child seat in front of an active airbag. If youmust use a forward-facing child seat in thefront seat, move the seat upon which thechild seat is installed all the way back.

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The driver and front passenger airbagswill deploy during significant frontal andnear frontal crashes.

The driver and passenger front airbagsystem consists of:• driver and passenger airbag modules.• front passenger sensing system.

· crash sensors and monitoringsystem with readiness indicator.See Crash Sensors and Airbag

Indicator (page 46).

Proper Driver and Front PassengerSeating Adjustment

WARNING

National Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration (NHTSA)

recommends a minimum distance of atleast 10 inches (25 centimeters) betweenan occupant’s chest and the driver airbagmodule.

To properly position yourself away fromthe airbag:• Move your seat to the rear as far as

you can while still reaching the pedalscomfortably.

• Recline the seat slightly (one or twodegrees) from the upright position.

After all occupants have adjusted theirseats and put on safety belts, it is veryimportant that they continue to sit properly.A properly seated occupant sits upright,leaning against the seat back, andcentered on the seat cushion, with theirfeet comfortably extended on the floor.Sitting improperly can increase the chance

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of injury in a crash event. For example, ifan occupant slouches, lies down, turnssideways, sits forward, leans forward orsideways, or puts one or both feet up, thechance of injury during a crash is greatlyincreased.

Children and Airbags

WARNING

Airbags can kill or injure a child in achild seat. Never place a rear-facing

child seat in front of an active airbag. If youmust use a forward-facing child seat in thefront seat, move the seat upon which thechild seat is installed all the way back.

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Children must always be properlyrestrained. Accident statistics suggest thatchildren are safer when properlyrestrained in the rear seating positionsthan in the front seating position. Failureto follow these instructions may increasethe risk of injury in a crash.

FRONT PASSENGER SENSINGSYSTEM

WARNINGSEven with Advanced RestraintsSystems, children 12 and under

should be properly restrained in a rearseating position. Failure to follow thiscould seriously increase the risk of injuryor death.

Sitting improperly out of position orwith the seat back reclined too far

can take off weight from the seat cushionand affect the decision of the frontpassenger sensing system, resulting inserious injury or death in a crash. Alwayssit upright against your seat back, withyour feet on the floor.

Any alteration or modification to thefront passenger seat may affect the

performance of the front passengersensing system which could seriouslyincrease the risk of injury or death.

This system works with sensors that arepart of the front passenger’s seat andsafety belt to detect the presence of aproperly-seated occupant and determineif the front passenger’s frontal airbagshould be enabled (may inflate) or not.

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The front passenger sensing system usesa passenger airbag status indicator thatwill illuminate indicating that the frontpassenger frontal airbag is either ON(enabled) or OFF (disabled).

The indicator lamp is located in the centerstack of the instrument panel.

Note: The passenger airbag statusindicator OFF and ON indicator lamps willilluminate for a short period of time whenthe ignition is first turned on to confirm itis functional.

The front passenger sensing system isdesigned to disable (will not inflate) thefront passenger's frontal airbag when thefront passenger seat is unoccupied, or arear facing infant seat, a forward-facingchild restraint, or a booster seat isdetected. Even with this technology,parents are strongly encouraged to alwaysproperly restrain children in the rear seat.The sensor also turns off the passengerfront airbag and seat-mounted side airbagwhen the passenger seat is empty.

• When the front passenger sensingsystem disables (will not inflate) thefront passenger frontal airbag, thepassenger airbag status indicator willilluminate the OFF lamp and stay lit toremind you that the front passengerfrontal airbag is disabled.

• If the child restraint has been installedand the passenger airbag statusindicator illuminates the ON lamp, thenturn the vehicle off, remove the childrestraint from the vehicle and reinstallthe restraint following the childrestraint manufacturer's instructions.

The front passenger sensing system isdesigned to enable (may inflate) the frontpassenger's frontal airbag anytime thesystem senses that a person of adult sizeis sitting properly in the front passengerseat.

• When the front passenger sensingsystem enables the front passengerfrontal airbag (may inflate), thepassenger airbag status indicator willilluminate the ON lamp and remainilluminated.

If a person of adult size is sitting in thefront passenger’s seat, but the airbag offindicator lamp is lit, it is possible that theperson isn’t sitting properly in the seat. Ifthis happens:• Turn the vehicle off and ask the person

to place the seat back in the fullupright position.

• Have the person sit upright in the seat,centered on the seat cushion, with theperson’s legs comfortably extended.

• Restart the vehicle and have theperson remain in this position for abouttwo minutes. This will allow the systemto detect that person and enable thepassenger’s frontal airbag.

• If the indicator OFF lamp remains liteven after this, the person should beadvised to ride in the rear seat.

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Passenger airbagPassenger airbag statusindicator

Occupant

DisabledOFF: LitEmpty

ON: Unlit

DisabledOFF: LitChild

ON: Unlit

EnabledOFF: UnlitAdult

ON: Lit

Note: When the passenger airbag statusindicator OFF light is illuminated, thepassenger (seat mounted) side airbag maybe disabled to avoid the risk of airbagdeployment injuries.

After all occupants have adjusted theirseats and put on safety belts, it is veryimportant that they continue to sit properly.A properly seated occupant sits upright,leaning against the seat back, andcentered on the seat cushion, with theirfeet comfortably extended on the floor.Sitting improperly can increase the chanceof injury in a crash event. For example, ifan occupant slouches, lies down, turnssideways, sits forward, leans forward orsideways, or puts one or both feet up, thechance of injury during a crash is greatlyincreased.

The conditions listed above may causethe weight of a properly seated occupantto be incorrectly interpreted by the frontpassenger sensing system. The person inthe front passenger seat may appearheavier or lighter due to the conditionsdescribed in the list above.

To know if the front passengersensing system is operatingproperly, See Crash Sensors

and Airbag Indicator (page 46).

Do not attempt to repair or service thesystem. Take your vehicle immediately toan authorized dealer.

If it is necessary to modify an advancedfront airbag system to accommodate aperson with disabilities, contact the FordCustomer Relationship Center. SeeGetting the Services You Need (page 227).

SIDE AIRBAGS

WARNINGSDo not place objects or mountequipment on or near the airbag

cover, on the side of the seatbacks (of thefront seats), or in front seat areas that maycome into contact with a deploying airbag.Failure to follow these instructions mayincrease the risk of personal injury in theevent of a crash.

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WARNINGSDo not use accessory seat covers.The use of accessory seat covers

may prevent the deployment of the sideairbags and increase the risk of injury inan accident.

Do not lean your head on the door.The side airbag could injure you as

it deploys from the side of the seatback.

Do not attempt to service, repair, ormodify the airbag, its fuses or the

seat cover on a seat containing an airbagas you could be seriously injured or killed.Contact your authorized dealer as soonas possible.

If the side airbag has deployed, theairbag will not function again. The

side airbag system (including the seat)must be inspected and serviced by anauthorized dealer. If the airbag is notreplaced, the unrepaired area will increasethe risk of injury in a crash.

The side airbags are located on theoutboard side of the seatbacks of the frontseats. In certain sideways crashes, theairbag on the side affected by the crashwill be inflated. The airbag was designedto inflate between the door panel andoccupant to further enhance the protectionprovided occupants in side impactcrashes.

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The system consists of the following:• A label or embossed side panel

indicating that side airbags are fittedto your vehicle.

• Side airbags located inside the driverand front passenger seatbacks.

• Front passenger sensing system.

·Crash sensors and monitoringsystem with readiness indicator.See Crash Sensors and Airbag

Indicator (page 46).

Note: The passenger sensing system willdeactivate the passenger seat-mountedside airbag if it detects an emptypassenger seat.

The design and development of the sideairbag system included recommendedtesting procedures that were developedby a group of automotive safety expertsknown as the Side Airbag TechnicalWorking Group. These recommendedtesting procedures help reduce the risk ofinjuries related to the deployment of sideairbags.

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DRIVER AND PASSENGER KNEEAIRBAGS

Driver and passenger knee airbags arelocated under or within the instrumentpanel. During a crash, the restraints controlmodule may activate the driver andpassenger knee airbags (individually orboth) based on crash severity andrespective occupant conditions. Undercertain crash and occupant conditions, thedriver and passenger knee airbags maydeploy (individually or both) but thecorresponding front airbag may notactivate. As with front and side airbags, itis important to be properly seated andrestrained to reduce the risk of death orserious injury.

Make sure the knee airbags areoperating properly. See CrashSensors and Airbag Indicator

(page 46).

SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS

WARNINGSDo not place objects or mountequipment on or near the headliner

at the siderail that may come into contactwith a deploying side curtain airbag.Failure to follow these instructions mayincrease the risk of personal injury in theevent of a crash.

Do not lean your head on the door.The side curtain airbag could injure

you as it deploys from the headliner.

WARNINGSDo not attempt to service, repair, ormodify the side curtain airbags, its

fuses, the A, B, or C pillar trim, or theheadliner on a vehicle containing sidecurtain airbags. Contact your authorizeddealer as soon as possible.

All occupants of the vehicleincluding the driver should always

wear their safety belts even when anairbag supplemental restraint system andside curtain airbag is provided.

To reduce risk of injury, do notobstruct or place objects in the

deployment path of the side curtain airbag.

If the side curtain airbags havedeployed, the side curtain airbags

will not function again. The side curtainairbags (including the A, B and C pillar trimand headliner) must be inspected andserviced by an authorized dealer. If theside curtain airbag is not replaced, theunrepaired area will increase the risk ofinjury in a crash.

The side curtain airbags will deploy duringsignificant side crashes. The side curtainairbags are mounted to the roof side-railsheet metal, behind the headliner, aboveeach row of seats. In certain sidewayscrashes, the side curtain airbag on theimpacted side of the vehicle will beactivated. The side curtain airbags aredesigned to inflate between the sidewindow area and occupants to furtherenhance protection provided in sideimpact crashes.

The system consists of the following:

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• Side curtain airbags located above thetrim panels over the front and rear sidewindows identified by a label orwording on the headliner or roof-pillartrim.

• A flexible headliner which opens abovethe side doors to allow side air curtaindeployment.

Crash sensors and monitoringsystem with readiness indicator.See Crash Sensors and Airbag

Indicator (page 46).

Children 12 years old and under shouldalways be properly restrained in the backseats. The side curtain airbags will notinterfere with children restrained using aproperly installed child or booster seatbecause it is designed to inflate downwardfrom the headliner above the doors alongthe side window opening.

The design and development of the sidecurtain airbags included recommendedtesting procedures that were developedby a group of automotive safety expertsknown as the Side Airbag TechnicalWorking Group. These recommendedtesting procedures help reduce the risk ofinjuries related to the deployment of sidecurtain airbags.

CRASH SENSORS AND AIRBAGINDICATOR

WARNING

Modifying or adding equipment tothe front end of the vehicle

(including frame, bumper, front end bodystructure and tow hooks) may affect theperformance of the airbag system,increasing the risk of injury. Do not modifythe front end of the vehicle.

Your vehicle has a collection of crash andoccupant sensors which provideinformation to the restraints controlmodule. The restraints control moduledeploys (activates) the front safety beltpretensioners, driver airbag, passengerairbag, knee airbag(s), seat mounted sideairbags, side curtain airbags and optionalrear inflatable safety belts. Based on thetype of crash (frontal impact or sideimpact), the restraints control module willdeploy the appropriate safety devices.

The restraints control module alsomonitors the readiness of the above safetydevices plus the crash and occupantsensors. The readiness of the safetysystem is indicated by a warning indicatorlight in the instrument cluster or by abackup tone if the warning light is notworking. Routine maintenance of theairbag is not required.

A difficulty with the system is indicated byone or more of the following:

The readiness light will notilluminate immediately after theignition is turned on.

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• The readiness light will either flash orstay lit.

• A series of five beeps will be heard.The tone pattern will repeatperiodically until the problem, the lightor both are repaired.

If any of these things happen, evenintermittently, have the supplementalrestraint system serviced at an authorizeddealer immediately. Unless serviced, thesystem may not function properly in theevent of a crash.

The safety belt pretensioners and the frontairbag supplemental restraint system aredesigned to activate when the vehiclesustains frontal deceleration sufficient tocause the restraints control module todeploy a safety device.

The fact that the safety belt pretensionersor front airbags did not activate for bothfront seat occupants in a crash does notmean that something is wrong with thesystem. Rather, it means the restraintscontrol module determined the accidentconditions (crash severity, belt usage)were not appropriate to activate thesesafety devices.• The design of the front airbags is to

activate only in frontal and near-frontalcrashes (not rollovers, side impacts orrear impacts) unless the crash causessufficient frontal deceleration.

• The safety belt pretensioners andoptional rear inflatable safety belts aredesigned to activate in frontal,near-frontal and side crashes.

• The knee airbag(s) may deploy basedon crash severity and occupantconditions.

• The design of the side airbags andside curtain airbags is to inflate incertain side impact crashes. Sideairbags and side curtain airbags mayactivate in other types of crashes if thevehicle experiences sufficientsideways motion or deformation.

AIRBAG DISPOSAL

Contact your authorized dealer as soonas possible. Airbags must be disposed ofby qualified personnel.

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GENERAL INFORMATION ONRADIO FREQUENCIES

This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules and with Industry Canadalicense-exempt RSS standard(s). Operationis subject to the following two conditions:(1) This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) This device mustaccept any interference received,including interference that may causeundesired operation.

Note: Changes or modifications notexpressively approved by the partyresponsible for compliance could void theuser's authority to operate the equipment.The term IC before the radio certificationnumber only signifies that Industry Canadatechnical specifications were met.

The typical operating range for yourtransmitter is approximately 33 feet (10meters). Vehicles with the remote startfeature will have a greater range. One ofthe following could cause a decrease inoperating range:• weather conditions• nearby radio towers• structures around the vehicle• other vehicles parked next to your

vehicle

Other short-distance radio transmitters,such as amateur radios, medicalequipment, wireless headphones, remotecontrols and alarm systems may operateon the same frequency as your remotecontrol. If other transmitters are operatingon those frequencies, you may not be ableto use your remote control. Using yourremote control near some types of

electronic equipment, such as USBdevices, computers or cell phones caninterfere with remote operation. Operatingyour remote control near metal ormetallic-finished purses, bags or clothingcan interfere with remote operation. Youcan lock and unlock the doors with thekey.

Note: Make sure to lock your vehiclebefore leaving it unattended.

Note: If you are in range, the remotecontrol will operate if you press any buttonunintentionally.

Intelligent Access

The system uses a radio frequency signalto communicate with your vehicle andauthorize your vehicle to unlock when oneof the following conditions are met:• You touch the inside of the front

exterior door handle.• You press the luggage compartment

button.• You press a button on the transmitter.

If excessive radio frequency interferenceis present in the area or if the transmitterbattery is low, you may need tomechanically unlock your door. You canuse the mechanical key blade in yourintelligent access key to open the driverdoor in this situation. See Remote Control(page 49).

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REMOTE CONTROL

Intelligent Access Key

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Your intelligent access keys to operate thepower locks and the remote start system.The key must be in your vehicle to activatethe push-button start system.

Removable Key Blade

The intelligent access key also contains aremovable mechanical key blade that youcan use to unlock the driver door.

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Slide the release on the back of theremote control and pivot the cover off toaccess the key blade.

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Note: Your vehicle’s backup keys camewith a security tag that provides importantvehicle key cut information. Keep the tagin a safe place for future reference.

Replacing the Battery

Note: Refer to local regulations whendisposing of transmitter batteries.

Note: Do not wipe off any grease on thebattery terminals or on the back surfaceof the circuit board.

Note: Replacing the battery will not deletethe transmitter from the vehicle. Thetransmitter should operate normally.

A message will appear in the informationdisplay when the remote control batteryis low. See Information Messages (page100).

Intelligent Access Transmitter

The remote control uses two coin-typethree-volt lithium batteries CR2025 orequivalent.

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1. Slide the release on the back of theremote control and pivot the cover off.

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2. Insert a coin into the slot and twist toseparate the housing.

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3. Remove the batteries.

4. Install new batteries with the + facingeach other.

Note: Make sure to replace the labelbetween the two batteries.

5. Reinstall the housing and cover.

Car Finder

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Press the button twice withinthree seconds. The horn willsound and the turn signals will

flash. We recommend you use this methodto locate your vehicle, rather than usingthe panic alarm.

Sounding a Panic Alarm

Note: The panic alarm will only operatewhen the ignition is off.

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Press the button to activate thealarm. Press the button again orswitch the ignition on to

deactivate.

Remote Start

WARNING

To avoid exhaust fumes, do not useremote start if your vehicle is parked

indoors or areas that are not wellventilated.

Note: Do not use remote start if yourvehicle is low on fuel.

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The remote start button is on thetransmitter.

This feature allows you to start yourvehicle from outside the vehicle. Thetransmitter has an extended operatingrange.

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Vehicles with automatic climate controlcan be configured to operate when thevehicle is remote started. See ClimateControl (page 116). A manual climatecontrol system will run at the setting it wasset to when you switched the vehicle off.

Many states and provinces haverestrictions for the use of remote start.Check your local and state or provinciallaws for specific requirements regardingremote start systems.

The remote start system will not work if:• the ignition is on• the alarm system is triggered• you disable the feature• the hood is open• the transmission is not in P• the vehicle battery voltage is too low• the service engine soon light is on.

Remote Control Feedback

An LED on the remote control providesstatus feedback of remote start or stopcommands.

StatusLED

Remote start orextensionsuccessful

Solid green

Remote stopsuccessful; engine

off

Solid red

Remote start orstop failed

Blinking red

Waiting for statusupdate

Blinking green

Remote Starting the Vehicle

Note: You must press each button withinthree seconds of each other. Your vehiclewill not remote start if you do not followthis sequence.

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The tag with your transmitter details thestarting procedure.

To remote start your vehicle:

1. Press the lock button to lock all thedoors.

2. Press the remote start button twice.The exterior lamps will flash twice.

The horn will sound if the system fails tostart, unless quiet start is on. Quiet startwill run the blower fan at a slower speedto reduce noise. It can be switched on oroff in the information display. See GeneralInformation (page 96).

Note: If the vehicle has been remotestarted with an integrated keyheadtransmitter, you must switch the ignitionon before driving your vehicle. With anintelligent access transmitter, you mustpress the START/STOP button on theinstrument panel once while applying thebrake pedal before driving your vehicle.

The power windows will not work duringthe remote start and the radio will not turnon automatically.

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The parking lamps will remain on and thevehicle will run for 5, 10, or 15 minutes,depending on the setting.

Extending the Vehicle Run Time

Repeat Steps 1 and 2 with the vehicle stillrunning to extend the run time for anotherremote start duration. If you programmedthe duration to last 10 minutes, the second10 minutes will begin after what is left ofthe first activation time. For example, if thevehicle had been running from the firstremote start for five minutes, the vehiclewill continue to run now for a total of 15minutes. You can extend the remote startup to a maximum of 35 minutes.

Wait at least five seconds before remotestarting after a vehicle shutdown.

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Press the button once. Theparking lamps will turn off.

You may have to be closer tothe vehicle than when starting due toground reflection and the added noise ofthe running vehicle.

You can disable or enable the remote startsystem through the information display.See General Information (page 96).

REPLACING A LOST KEY ORREMOTE CONTROL

Replacement keys or remote controls canbe purchased from an authorized dealer.Authorized dealers can program remotecontrols for your vehicle. See PassiveAnti-Theft System (page 67).

To re-program the passive anti-theftsystem see an authorized dealer.

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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

MyKey allows you to program keys withrestricted driving modes to promote gooddriving habits. All but one of the keysprogrammed to the vehicle can beactivated with these restricted modes.

Any keys that have not been programmedare referred to as administrator keys oradmin keys. These can be used to:

• create a MyKey• program configurable MyKey settings• clear all MyKey features.

When you have programmed a MyKey,you can access the following informationusing the information display:

• How many admin keys and MyKeysare programmed to your vehicle.

• The total distance your vehicle hastraveled using a MyKey.

Note: All MyKeys are programmed to thesame settings. You cannot program themindividually.

Note: For vehicles with intelligent accesswith push-button start, when both a MyKeyand an admin intelligent access key fobare present, the admin fob will berecognized by the vehicle while switchingthe ignition on to start the vehicle.

Non-configurable Settings

The following settings cannot be changedby an admin key user:

• Belt-Minder. You cannot disable thisfeature. The audio system will mutewhen the front seat occupants’ safetybelts are not fastened.

• Early low fuel. The low-fuel warningactivates earlier, giving the MyKey usermore time to refuel.

• Driver assist features, if equipped onyour vehicle, are forced on: parkingaid, blind spot information system(BLIS) with cross traffic alert, lanedeparture warning and forwardcollision warning system.

Configurable Settings

With an admin key, you can configurecertain MyKey settings when you firstcreate a MyKey and before you recyclethe key or restart the vehicle. You can alsochange the settings afterward with anadmin key.

• A vehicle speed limit can be set.Warnings will be shown in the displayfollowed by an audible tone when yourvehicle reaches the set speed. Youcannot override the set speed by fullydepressing the accelerator pedal orby setting cruise control.

• Vehicle speed minders of 45, 55 or 65mph (75, 90 or 105 km/h). Once youselect a speed, it will be shown in thedisplay, followed by an audible tonewhen the preselected vehicle speedis exceeded.

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• Audio system maximum volume of45%. A message will be shown in thedisplay when you attempt to exceedthe limited volume. Also, thespeed-sensitive or compensatedautomatic volume control will bedisabled.

• Always on setting. When this isselected, you will not be able to turnoff Advance Trac (if your vehicle isequipped with this feature).

CREATING A MYKEY

Use the information display to create aMyKey:

1. Insert the key you want to program intothe ignition. If your vehicle is equippedwith a push-button start, place theintelligent access key fob into the backupslot. The location of your backup slot is inanother chapter. See Starting andStopping the Engine (page 139).

2. Switch the ignition on.

3. Access the main menu on theinformation display controls, and selectSettings then MyKey by pressing OK orthe > button.

4. Press OK or the > button to selectCreate MyKey.

5. When prompted, hold the OK buttonuntil you see a message informing you tolabel this key as a MyKey. The key will berestricted at the next start.

MyKey is successfully created. Make sureyou label it so you can distinguish it fromthe admin keys.

You can also program configurablesettings for the key(s). SeeProgramming/Changing ConfigurableSettings.

Programming/ChangingConfigurable Settings

Use the information display to access yourconfigurable MyKey settings.

1. Switch the ignition on using an adminkey or fob.

2. Access the main menu on theinformation display controls, and selectSettings, then MyKey by pressing OKor > button.

3. Use the arrow buttons to get to afeature.

4. Press OK or > to make a selection.

Note: You can clear or change yourMyKey settings at any time during thesame key cycle as you created the MyKey.Once you have switched the vehicle off,however, you will need an admin key tochange or clear your MyKey settings.

CLEARING ALL MYKEYS

You can clear all MyKeys within the samekey cycle as you created the MyKey. If youswitch your ignition off, however, you willneed to use an admin key to clear yourMyKeys.

Note: When you clear your MyKeys, youremove all restrictions and return allMyKeys to their original admin key statusat once.

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To clear all MyKeys of all MyKey settings,use the information display to do thefollowing:

1. Access the main menu and selectSettings, then MyKey.

2. Scroll to Clear MyKey and press theOK button.

3. Hold the OK button until ALL MYKEYSCLEARED displays.

CHECKING MYKEY SYSTEMSTATUS

You can find information about yourprogrammed MyKeys by using theinformation display.

MYKEY DISTANCE

Tracks the distance when drivers use aMyKey. The only way to delete theaccumulated distance is by using an adminkey to clear your MyKey. If the distancedoes not accumulate as expected, thenthe intended user is not using the MyKey,or an admin key user recently cleared andthen recreated a MyKey.

NUMBER OF MYKEY(S)

Indicates the number of MyKeysprogrammed to your vehicle. Use thisfeature to detect how many MyKeys youhave for your vehicle and determine whena MyKey has been deleted.

NUMBER OF ADMIN KEY(S)

Indicates how many admin keys areprogrammed to your vehicle. Use thisfeature to determine how manyunrestricted keys you have for yourvehicle, and detect if an additional MyKeyhas been programmed.

USING MYKEY WITH REMOTESTART SYSTEMS

MyKey is not compatible with nonFord-approved, aftermarket remote startsystems. If you choose to install a remotestart system, see an authorized dealer fora Ford-approved remote start system.

MYKEY TROUBLESHOOTING

Potential CausesCondition

· The key or fob used to start the vehicle doesnot have admin privileges.

I cannot create a MyKey.

· The key or fob used to start the vehicle is theonly admin key (there always has to be at leastone admin key).

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Potential CausesCondition

· Vehicles with push-button start: The intelli-gent access key fob is not positioned correctlynext to the steering column. See KeylessStarting (page 139).· SecuriLock passive anti-theft system isdisabled or in unlimited mode.· The vehicle has been started using a remotestart system that is not programmed with adminprivileges. See Using MyKey With RemoteStart Systems (page 55).

· The key or fob used to start your vehicledoes not have admin privileges.

I cannot program the configurablesettings.

· No MyKeys are created. See Creating aMyKey (page 54).· The vehicle has been started using a remotestart system that is not programmed with adminprivileges. See Using MyKey With RemoteStart Systems (page 55).

· The key or fob used to start your vehicledoes not have admin privileges.

I cannot clear the MyKeys.

· No MyKeys are created. See Creating aMyKey (page 54).· The vehicle has been started using a remotestart system that is not programmed with adminprivileges. See Using MyKey With RemoteStart Systems (page 55).

Purchase a new key from your authorizeddealer.

I lost the only admin key.

Program a spare key. See Passive Anti-TheftSystem (page 67).

I lost a key

· The vehicle has a remote start system thatis recognized as an admin key. Clear allMyKeys by using the remote start. See UsingMyKey With Remote Start Systems (page 55).

I accidentally programmed all keys asMyKeys.

· The vehicle's system does not recognize anyprogrammed MyKeys. See Creating a MyKey(page 54).

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Potential CausesCondition

· An unknown key or fob has been created asa MyKey.

MyKey total includes one additionalkey.

· The vehicle has a remote start system. SeeUsing MyKey With Remote Start Systems(page 55).

· An unknown key or fob has beenprogrammed to the vehicle as an admin key.

Admin key total includes one additionalkey.

· The vehicle has a remote start system. SeeUsing MyKey With Remote Start Systems(page 55).

· The MyKey user is not using the MyKey.MyKey distances do not accumulate.· An admin key holder cleared the MyKeys andcreated new MyKeys.· The key system has been reset.

· An admin fob is present at vehicle start.No MyKey functions with the IntelligentAccess key. · No MyKeys are created. See Creating a

MyKey (page 54).

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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING

You can use the power door lock controlor the remote control to lock and unlockyour vehicle.

Power Door Locks

The power door lock control is on thedriver and front passenger door panels.

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UnlockA

LockB

Door Lock Indicator

An LED on each door window trim will lightwhen you lock the door. It will remain litfor up to 10 minutes after you switch offthe ignition.

Switch Inhibitor

When you electronically lock your vehicle,the power door lock switch and interiortrunk release switch will no longer operateafter 20 seconds. You must unlock yourvehicle with the remote control or keylesskeypad, or switch the ignition on, torestore function to these switches. Youcan switch this feature on or off in theinformation display. See GeneralInformation (page 96).

Rear Door Unlocking and Opening

Pull the interior door release handle twiceto unlock and open the rear door. The firstpull unlocks the door and the second pullwill unlatch the door.

Remote Control

You can use the remote control at anytime. The luggage compartment releasebutton only works when your vehiclespeed is less than 5 mph (8 km/h).

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Press the button to unlock thedriver door.

Press the button again withinthree seconds to unlock all doors. The turnsignals will flash.

Press and hold both the lock and unlockbuttons on the remote control for threeseconds to change between driver dooror all doors unlock mode. The turn signalswill flash twice to indicate a change to theunlocking mode. Driver door unlock modewill only unlock the driver door when theunlock button is pressed once. All doorunlock mode unlocks all doors with onepress of the unlock button. The unlockingmode applies to the remote control,keyless entry keypad and intelligentaccess. You can also change the mode inthe information display. See GeneralInformation (page 96).

Locking the Doors

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Press the button to lock all thedoors. The turn signals willilluminate.

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Press the button again within threeseconds to confirm that all the doors areclosed. The doors will lock again, the hornwill sound and the turn signals willilluminate if all the doors and the luggagecompartment are closed.

Mislock

If any door or the luggage compartmentis open, or if the hood is open on vehicleswith an anti-theft alarm or remote start, thehorn will sound twice and the lamps willnot flash. You can enable or disable thisfeature in the information display. SeeGeneral Information (page 96).

Opening the Luggage Compartment

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Press twice within three secondsto open the luggagecompartment.

Make sure to close and latch the luggagecompartment before driving your vehicle.An unlatched luggage compartment maycause objects to fall out or block yourview.

Activating Intelligent Access

You must have the intelligent access keywithin 3 feet (1 meter) of your vehicle.

At a Door

Pull an exterior door handle to unlock andopen the door. Make sure not to touch thelock sensor on top of the handle.

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Touch the top of the door handle to lockyour vehicle. There will be a brief delaybefore you can unlock your vehicle again.

Note: Keep the door handle surface cleanto avoid issues with operation.

At the Luggage Compartment

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Smart Unlocks

This feature helps to prevent you fromunintentionally locking your intelligentaccess key inside your vehicle’s passengercompartment or rear cargo area.

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When you electronically lock your vehicle(with any door open, vehicle in park andignition off), your vehicle will search for anintelligent access key in the passengercompartment after you close the last door.If your vehicle finds a key, all of the doorswill immediately unlock and the horn willsound twice, indicating that a key is inside.

You can override the smart unlock featureand intentionally lock the intelligent accesskey inside your vehicle. To do this, lockyour vehicle after you have closed all thedoors by:• using the keyless entry keypad• pressing the lock button on another

intelligent access key• touching the locking area on the

handle with another intelligent accesskey in your hand.

When you open one of the front doors andlock your vehicle using the power doorlock control, all doors will lock then unlockif:• the ignition is on, or• the ignition is off and your vehicle is

not in P.

Auto Relock

If you press the unlock button on theremote control and do not open a doorwithin 45 seconds, your vehicle will lockand the alarm will arm. You can enable ordisable this feature in the informationdisplay. See General Information (page96).

Autolock Feature

The autolock feature will lock all the doorswhen:• all doors are closed,• the ignition is on,• you shift into any gear putting your

vehicle in motion, and• your vehicle attains a speed greater

than 12 mph (20 km/h).

The autolock feature repeats when:• you open then close any door while

the ignition is on and your vehiclespeed is 9 mph (15 km/h) or lower, and

• your vehicle then attains a speedgreater than 12 mph (20 km/h).

Autounlock Feature

The autounlock feature will unlock all thedoors when:• the ignition is on, all the doors are

closed, and your vehicle has been inmotion at a speed greater than 12 mph(20 km/h);

• your vehicle comes to a stop and youswitch the ignition off or to accessory;and

• you open the driver door within 10minutes of switching the ignition off orto accessory.

Note: The doors will not autounlock if youelectronically lock your vehicle after youswitch the ignition off and before you openthe driver door.

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Enabling or Disabling

Note: You can enable or disable theautolock and autounlock featuresindependently of each other.

You can enable or disable these featuresin the information display or yourauthorized dealer can do it for you. SeeGeneral Information (page 96).

Illuminated Entry

The interior lamps and select exteriorlamps will illuminate when you unlock thedoors with the remote entry system.

The illuminated entry system will turn offthe lights if:• the ignition is on,• you press the remote control lock

button, or• after 25 seconds of illumination.

The lights will not turn off if:

• you turn them on with the lamp control,or

• any door is open.

Illuminated Exit

The interior lamps and select exteriorlamps will illuminate when all doors areclosed and you switch the ignition off.

The lamps will turn off if all the doorsremain closed and:• 25 seconds elapse• you press the START/STOP button.

Battery Saver

If you leave the courtesy lamps, domelamps or headlamps on, the battery saverwill shut them off 10 minutes after youswitch the ignition off.

Accessory Mode Battery Saver forIntelligent Access Keys

If you leave your vehicle in the run ignitionstate, it will shut off once it detects acertain amount of battery drain or after 45minutes.

Luggage Compartment

From Inside Your Vehicle

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With the Remote Control

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From Outside Your Vehicle

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Press the release button above the licenseplate to unlatch the trunk. Your vehiclemust be unlocked or have an intelligentaccess transmitter within 3 feet (1 meter)of the trunk.

Power Decklid (If Equipped)

WARNINGSMake sure all persons are clear ofthe power decklid area before using

the power decklid control.

Keep keys out of the reach ofchildren. Do not allow children to

operate the power decklid, or to play nearto an open or moving power decklid.

Note: Do not drive with the decklid openunless you disable the power feature.Make sure you secure the decklid to youvehicle.

You can enable or disable the powerdecklid using the information display. Theremote control and instrument panelbutton will still operate the decklidregardless of the setting.

Opening and Closing the Power Decklid

Note: You can reverse the decklidmovement. Press the instrument panel ordecklid button again, or press the remotecontrol button twice.

The decklid will only operate with yourvehicle in P.

If the decklid reverses or starts to closeafter an open request, you will hear a fastcontinuous chime. This indicates excessiveload on the decklid or a possible torsionbar failure. See your authorized dealer ifyou still have a fast chime after youremove the load.

From Inside Your Vehicle

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Press the button on theinstrument panel.

With the Remote Control

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From Outside Your Vehicle

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Press the control button located above thelicense plate. Your vehicle must beunlocked or have the intelligent accesstransmitter within 3 feet (1 meter) of thedecklid to open it.

Note: Let the power system operate thedecklid after pressing the control. Pushingor pulling the decklid may activate theobstacle detection feature and stop thepower operation.

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With the Decklid Close Button

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Press the button inside thedecklid on the left side.

Obstacle Detection

The decklid will reverse to full open if itdetects an obstacle while closing. Threechimes will sound as the decklid beginsto reopen. Remove the obstacle to closethe decklid.

Note: Before driving off, check theinstrument cluster for a trunk ajar or doorajar message or warning indicator. Failureto do this could result in unintentionallyleaving the decklid open while driving.

The decklid will stop and three chimes willsound if it detects an obstacle whileopening. Remove the obstacle to operatethe decklid.

Resetting the Power Decklid

The decklid may not operate properly andyou may need to reset it if:• the battery is dead or has low voltage• you disconnect the battery• you manually close the decklid and

leave it unlatched.

To reset the power decklid:

1. Disconnect the battery for 20 secondsthen reconnect the battery.

2. Manually close and fully latch thedecklid.

3. Power open the decklid using theremote control or instrument panelbutton.

KEYLESS ENTRY

SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRYKEYPAD

The keypad is located near the driverwindow. It is invisible until touched andthen it lights up so you can see and touchthe appropriate buttons.

Note: If you enter your entry code too faston the keypad, the unlock function maynot work. Re-enter your entry code moreslowly.

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You can use the keypad to:• lock or unlock the doors• recall memory seat and mirror

positions• program and erase personal entry

codes• arm and disarm the anti-theft alarm• release the trunk.

Note: The keypad will not operate apower decklid.

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You can operate the keypad with thefactory-set 5-digit entry code. The code islocated on the owner’s wallet card in theglove box and is available from anauthorized dealer. You can also create upto five of your own 5-digit personal entrycodes.

Programming a Personal Entry Code

To create your own personal entry code:

1. Enter the factory-set code.

2. Press 1·2 on the keypad within fiveseconds.

3. Enter your personal 5-digit code. Youmust enter each number within fiveseconds of each other.

4. Press 1·2 on the keypad to savepersonal code 1.

The doors will lock then unlock to confirmthat programming was successful.

To program additional personal entrycodes, repeat Steps 1-3, then for Step 4:

• press 3·4 to save personal code 2• press 5·6 to save personal code 3• press 7·8 to save personal code 4• press 9·0 to save personal code 5.

You may also program a personal entrycode through the MyLincoln Touch system.See Settings (page 327).

Tips:• Do not set a code that uses five of the

same number.• Do not use five numbers in sequential

order.• The factory-set code will work even if

you have set your own personal code.

Recalling Memory Positions

The programmed entry codes will recalldriver memory positions as follows:

• Entry code 1 will recall driver 1 memorypositions.

• Entry code 2 will recall driver 2memory positions.

• Entry code 3 will recall driver 3memory positions.

Note: Personal entry codes 4 and 5 willnot recall memory positions.

Erasing a Personal Code

1. Enter the factory-set 5-digit code.

2. Press and release 1·2 on the keypadwithin five seconds.

3. Press and hold 1·2 for two seconds.You must do this within five secondsof completing Step 2.

All personal codes are now erased andonly the factory-set 5–digit code will work.

Anti-Scan Feature

The keypad will go into an anti-scan modeif you enter the wrong code seven times(35 consecutive button presses). Thismode disables the keypad for one minuteand the keypad lamp will flash.

The anti-scan feature will turn off after:• one minute of keypad inactivity• pressing the unlock button on the

remote control• switching the ignition on• unlocking your vehicle using intelligent

access.

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Unlocking and Locking the Doors

To Unlock the Driver Door

Enter the factory-set 5-digit code or yourpersonal code. You must press eachnumber within five seconds of each other.The interior lamps will illuminate.

Note: All doors will unlock if you enablethe all-door unlocking mode. See Lockingand Unlocking (page 58).

To Unlock All Doors

Enter the factory-set code or your personalcode, then press 3·4 within five seconds.

To Lock All Doors

Press and hold 7·8 and 9·0 at the sametime (with the driver door closed). You donot need to enter the keypad code first.

To Release the Trunk

Enter the factory-set code or your personalcode, then press 5·6 within five seconds.

Displaying the Factory Set Code

Note: You will need to have twoprogrammed intelligent access keys forthis procedure.

To display the factory-set code in theinformation display:

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1. Remove the rubber covering (A) in thecupholder. Place the first programmedkey in the backup slot (B) at the bottomof the cupholder.

2. Press the START/STOP button onceand wait a few seconds.

3. Press the START/STOP button againand remove the key.

4. Insert the second programmed keyinto the backup slot, then press theSTART/STOP button.

The factory-set code will appear in theinformation display for a few seconds.

Note: The code may not display until afterany other warning messages first display.

INTERIOR LUGGAGECOMPARTMENT RELEASE

WARNINGSKeep vehicle doors and luggagecompartment locked and keep keys

and remote transmitters out of a child’sreach. Unsupervised children could lockthemselves in the trunk and risk injury.Children should be taught not to play invehicles.

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WARNINGSDo not leave children, unreliableadults, or animals unattended in the

vehicle. On hot days, the temperature inthe trunk or vehicle interior can rise veryquickly. Exposure of people or animals tothese high temperatures for even a shorttime can cause death or seriousheat-related injuries, including braindamage. Small children are particularly atrisk.

Your vehicle is equipped with a releasehandle that provides a means of escapefor children and adults if they becomelocked inside the luggage compartment.

Adults should familiarize themselves withthe operation and location of the releasehandle.

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The handle is located inside the luggagecompartment either on the luggagecompartment door (lid) or near the taillamps. It is composed of a material thatwill glow for hours in darkness followingbrief exposure to ambient light.

Pull the handle and push up on theluggage compartment door (lid) to openfrom within the luggage compartment.

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PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM

Note: The system is not compatible withnon-Ford aftermarket remote startsystems. Use of these systems may resultin vehicle starting problems and a loss ofsecurity protection.

Note: Metallic objects, electronic devicesor a second coded key on the same keychain may cause vehicle starting problemsif they are too close to the key whenstarting your vehicle. Prevent theseobjects from touching the coded key whilestarting your vehicle. Switch the ignitionoff, move all objects on the key chainaway from the coded key and restart yourvehicle if a problem occurs.

Note: Do not leave a duplicate coded keyin your vehicle. Always take your keys andlock all doors when leaving your vehicle.

SecuriLock

The system helps prevent your vehiclefrom starting unless you use a coded keyprogrammed to your vehicle. Using thewrong key may prevent your vehicle fromstarting. A message may appear in theinformation display.

If you are unable to start your vehicle witha correctly coded key, it is not operatingproperly. A message may appear in theinformation display.

Automatic Arming

Your vehicle arms immediately afterswitching the ignition off.

Automatic Disarming

Switching the ignition on with a coded keydisarms your vehicle.

Replacement Keys

Note: Your vehicle comes equipped withtwo intelligent access keys.

The intelligent access key functions as aprogrammed key that operates the driverdoor lock and activates the intelligentaccess with push button start system, aswell as a remote control.

If your programmed transmitters are lostor stolen and you do not have an extracoded key, you will need to have yourvehicle towed to an authorized dealer. Youneed to erase the key codes from yourvehicle and program new coded keys.

Store an extra programmed key away fromyour vehicle in a safe place to help preventany inconveniences. See your authorizeddealer to purchase additional spare orreplacement keys.

Programming a Spare Intelligent AccessKey

Note: You can program a maximum of fourintelligent access keys to your vehicle.

You must have two previouslyprogrammed intelligent access keys insideyour vehicle and the new unprogrammedintelligent access keys readily accessible.See an authorized dealer to have thespare key programmed if two previouslyprogrammed keys are not available.

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Make sure that your vehicle is off beforebeginning this procedure. Make sure thatyou close all the doors before beginningand that they remain closed throughoutthe procedure. Perform all steps within 30seconds of starting the sequence. Stopand wait for at least one minute beforestarting again if you perform any steps outof sequence.

Read and understand the entire procedurebefore you begin.

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1. Remove the rubber covering (A) fromthe cupholder. Place the firstprogrammed key in the backup slot (B)at the bottom of the cupholder, thenpress the push button ignition switch.

2. Wait five seconds and then press thepush button ignition switch again.

3. Remove the intelligent access key.

4. Within 10 seconds, place a secondprogrammed intelligent access key inthe backup slot. Press the push buttonignition switch.

5. Wait five seconds and then press thepush button ignition switch again.

6. Remove the intelligent access key.

7. Place the unprogrammed intelligentaccess key in the backup slot andpress the push button ignition switch.

Programming is now complete. Verify theremote control functions operate and yourvehicle starts with the new intelligentaccess key.

If programming was not successful, wait10 seconds and repeat Steps 1 through 7.If you are still unsuccessful, take yourvehicle to your authorized dealer.

ANTI-THEFT ALARM (IF EQUIPPED)

The system will warn you of anunauthorized entry to your vehicle. It willbe triggered if any door, the luggagecompartment or the hood is openedwithout using the key, remote control orkeyless entry keypad.

The direction indicators will flash and thehorn will sound if unauthorized entry isattempted while the alarm is armed.

Take all remote controls to an authorizeddealer if there is any potential alarmproblem with your vehicle.

Arming the Alarm

The alarm is ready to arm when there isnot a key in the ignition. Electronically lockthe vehicle to arm the alarm.

Disarming the Alarm

Disarm the alarm by any of the followingactions:

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• Unlock the doors or luggagecompartment with the remote controlor keyless entry keypad.

• Switch the ignition on or start thevehicle.

• Use a key in the driver’s door to unlockthe vehicle, then switch the ignition onwithin 12 seconds.

Note: Pressing the panic button on theremote control will stop the horn andsignal indicators, but will not disarm thesystem.

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ADJUSTING THE STEERINGWHEEL

WARNING

Do not adjust the steering wheelwhen your vehicle is moving.

Note: Make sure that you are sitting in thecorrect position. See Sitting in theCorrect Position (page 121).

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1. Unlock the steering column.

2. Adjust the steering wheel to thedesired position.

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3. Lock the steering column.

Power Tilt and Telescope SteeringColumn (If Equipped)

WARNING

Do not adjust the steering wheelwhen your vehicle is moving.

Note: Make sure that you are sitting in thecorrect position. See Sitting in theCorrect Position (page 121).

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Use the control on the side of the steeringcolumn to adjust the position.

To adjust:• tilt: press the top or bottom of the

control• telescope: press the front or rear of the

control.

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Easy Entry and Exit Feature

When you switch the ignition off, thesteering column will move to the full upposition to allow extra room to exit yourvehicle. The column will return to theprevious setting when you switch theignition on. You can enable or disable thisfeature in the information display. SeeInformation Displays (page 96).

Memory Feature

You can save and recall the steeringcolumn position with the memory function.See Memory Function (page 125).

Pressing the adjustment control duringmemory recall cancels the operation. Thecolumn responds to the adjustmentcontrol.

The steering column sets a stoppingposition just short of the end of the columnposition to prevent damage to the steeringcolumn. A new stopping position sets ifthe steering column encounters an objectwhen tilting or telescoping.

To reset the steering column to its normalstopping position:

1. Press the steering column controlagain after encountering the newstopping position.

2. Continue pressing the control until itreaches the end of the columnposition.

A new stopping position is set. The nexttime you tilt or telescope the steeringcolumn, it will stop just short of the end ofthe column position.

AUDIO CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)

You can operate the following functionswith the control:

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Volume upA

Volume downB

Seek up or nextC

Seek down or previousD

MuteE

Seek, Next or Previous

Press the seek button to:• tune the radio to the next or previous

stored preset• play the next or the previous track.

Press and hold the seek button to:• tune the radio to the next station up or

down the frequency band• seek through a track.

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VOICE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)

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Voice recognitionA

End a callB

Answer a callC

See MyLincoln Touch™ (page 317).

CRUISE CONTROL

Type 1

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Type 2

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See Cruise Control (page 182).

INFORMATION DISPLAYCONTROL

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See Information Displays (page 96).

Cluster Display Control Features

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Use this control to access some of theMyLincoln Touch features in theinformation display. Navigate through thescreen and press OK to select. SeeMyLincoln Touch™ (page 317).

HEATED STEERING WHEEL (IF

EQUIPPED)

See MyLincoln Touch™ (page 317).

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WINDSHIELD WIPERS

Note: Fully defrost the windshield beforeswitching on the windshield wipers.

Note: Make sure you switch off thewindshield wipers before entering a carwash.

Note: Clean the windshield and wiperblades if they begin to leave streaks orsmears. If that does not resolve the issue,install new wiper blades.

Note: Do not operate the wipers on a drywindshield. This may scratch the glass,damage the wiper blades or cause thewiper motor to burn out. Always use thewindshield washers before wiping a drywindshield.

DC

B

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A

Single wipeA

Intermittent wipeB

Normal wipeC

High speed wipeD

Intermittent Wipe

C

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Shortest wipe intervalA

Intermittent wipeB

Longest wipe intervalC

Use the rotary control to adjust theintermittent wipe interval.

Speed Dependent Wipers

When your vehicle speed increases, theinterval between wipes will decrease.

AUTOWIPERS (IF EQUIPPED)

Note: Fully defrost the windshield beforeswitching on the windshield wipers.

Note: Make sure you switch off thewindshield wipers before entering a carwash.

Note: Clean the windshield and wiperblades if they begin to leave streaks orsmears. If that does not resolve the issue,install new wiper blades.

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Note: If you switch autolamps on inconjunction with autowipers, your lowbeam headlamps will illuminateautomatically when the rain sensoractivates the windshield wiperscontinuously.

Note: Wet or winter driving conditions withice, snow or salty road mist can causeinconsistent and unexpected wiping orsmearing.

In these conditions, you can do thefollowing to help keep your windshieldclear:• Lower the sensitivity of the autowipers

to reduce the amount of smearing.• Switch to normal or high-speed wipe.• Switch the autowipers off.

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C

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Highest sensitivityA

OnB

Lowest sensitivityC

The autowipers feature uses a rain sensor.You will find it in the area around theinterior mirror. The rain sensor monitorsthe amount of moisture on the windshieldand automatically turns on the wipers. Itwill adjust the wiper speed by the amountof moisture that the sensor detects on thewindshield. You can turn this feature onand off in the information display. SeeGeneral Information (page 96).

Use the rotary control to adjust thesensitivity of the rain sensor. Set thecontrol to low sensitivity, and the wiperswill turn on when the rain sensor detectsa large amount of moisture on thewindshield. Set the control to highsensitivity, and the wipers will turn onwhen the rain sensor detects a smallamount of moisture on the windshield.

Keep the outside of the windshield clean.The rain sensor is very sensitive. If the areaaround the mirror is dirty, then the wipersmay operate if dirt, mist or insects hit thewindshield.

WINDSHIELD WASHERS

Note: Do not operate the washers whenthe washer reservoir is empty. This maycause the washer pump to overheat.

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To operate the washers and spray thewindshield, pull the lever toward you.

A wipe will occur a few seconds afterwashing to clear any remaining washerfluid. This feature can be switched on oroff in the information display. See GeneralInformation (page 96).

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LIGHTING CONTROL

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OffA

Parking lamps, instrument panellamps, license plate lamps andtail lamps

B

HeadlampsC

High Beams

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Push the lever forward to switch the highbeams on.

Push the lever forward again or pull thelever toward you to switch the high beamsoff.

Headlamp Flasher

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Pull the lever toward you slightly andrelease it to flash the headlamps.

AUTOLAMPS (IF EQUIPPED)

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The headlamps will switch on and offautomatically in low light situations orduring inclement weather.

The headlamps will remain on for a periodof time after you switch the ignition off.Use the information display controls toadjust the period of time that theheadlamps will remain on. SeeInformation Displays (page 96).

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When the headlamp switch is in theAutolamps position, the windshield wiperactivated exterior lamps will turn on within10 seconds when you switch thewindshield wipers on. The exterior lampswill turn off approximately 60 secondsafter you switch the windshield wipers off.

This feature does not turn on the exteriorlamps:• during a mist wipe• while the wipers are on to clear washer

fluid during a wash condition• if the wipers are in automatic or

intermittent modes.

Note: If you have autolamps andautowipers switched on the low beamheadlamps will turn on automatically whenthe windshield wipers operatecontinuously.

Note: You may have to manually switchthe headlamps on in severe weatherconditions.

Note: If you have autolamps switched onyou can only switch the high beamheadlamps on once the system has turnedthe headlamps on.

INSTRUMENT LIGHTING DIMMER

Note: If you disconnect and connect thebattery, or fully discharge and charge thebattery, the illuminated components willswitch to the maximum setting.

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Press repeatedly or press andhold to dim.

A

Press repeatedly or press andhold to brighten.

B

HEADLAMP EXIT DELAY

After you switch the ignition off, you canswitch the headlamps on by pulling thedirection indicator lever toward you. Youwill hear a short tone. The headlamps willswitch off automatically after three minuteswith any door open or 30 seconds afterthe last door has been closed. You cancancel this feature by pulling the directionindicator toward you again or switchingthe ignition on.

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DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (IF

EQUIPPED)

WARNING

Always remember to switch yourheadlamps on in low light situations

or during inclement weather. The systemdoes not activate the tail lamps and maynot provide adequate lighting during theseconditions. Failure to activate yourheadlamps under these conditions mayresult in a collision.

The system switches the signature lampson in day light conditions.

To switch the system on, switch theignition on, and switch the lighting controlto the off, autolamp, or parking lampposition.

AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAMCONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)

The system will automatically turn on yourhigh beams if it is dark enough and noother traffic is present. When it detects theheadlights of an approaching vehicle, thetail lamps of the preceding vehicle orstreet lighting, the system will turn off thehigh beams before they distract otherdrivers. The low beams remain on.

Note: If it appears that automatic controlof the high beams is not functioningproperly, check the windshield in front ofthe camera for a blockage. A clear viewof the road is required for proper systemoperation. Have any windshield damagein the area of the camera’s field-of-viewrepaired.

Note: If the system detects a blockagesuch as bird droppings, bug splatter, snowor ice, and you do not observe changes,the system will go into low beam modeuntil you clear the blockage. A messagemay also appear in the instrument clusterdisplay noting the front camera is blocked.

Note: Typical road dust, dirt and waterspots will not affect the performance ofthe automatic high beam system .However, in cold or inclement weatherconditions, you will notice a decrease inthe availability of the high beam system,especially at start up. If you want tochange the beam state independently ofthe system, you may switch the highbeams on or off using the multifunctionswitch. Automatic control will resumewhen conditions are correct.

Note: Modification of the vehicle rideheight such as using much larger tires,may degrade feature performance.

A camera sensor, centrally mountedbehind the windshield of your vehicle,continuously monitors conditions to decidewhen to switch the high beams off and on.

Once the system is active, the high beamswill switch on if:• the ambient light level is low enough• there is no traffic in front of the vehicle• the vehicle speed is greater than

25 mph (40 km/h)

The high beams will switch off if:• the system detects the headlamps of

an approaching vehicle or the taillamps of a preceding vehicle.

• vehicle speed falls below 16 mph(25 km/h)

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• the ambient light level is high enoughthat high beams are not required

• the system detects severe rain, snowor fog

• the camera is blocked

Activating the System

Switch on the system using the informationdisplay and autolamps. See InformationDisplays (page 96). See Autolamps(page 77).

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Switch the lighting control to theautolamps position.

Manually Overriding the System

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When the automatic control has activatedthe high beams, pushing or pulling thestalk will provide a temporary override tolow beam.

Use the information display menu topermanently deactivate the system, or turnthe lighting control switch from autolampsto headlamps.

ADAPTIVE HEADLAMPS

The headlamp beams move in the samedirection as the steering wheel. Thisprovides more visibility when drivingaround curves.

A. Without adaptive headlampsB. With adaptive headlamps

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The system will only work with the lightingcontrol switch in the autolamp position.

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Note: There is a delay of two to fiveseconds before the system will operatewhen the vehicle is driven.

Note: The system is only active at speedsabove 3 mph (5 km/h).

The system has a power-up movementcheck feature. When the vehicle is started,the lamps track left to right, then back tocenter to alert the driver that the systemis working properly.

DIRECTION INDICATORS

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Push the lever up or down to use thedirection indicators.

Note: Tap the lever up or down to makethe direction indicators flash three timesto indicate a lane change.

INTERIOR LAMPS

The lamps will switch on when one of thefollowing conditions have been met:

• You open any door.• You press a remote control button.• You touch switch A on the front interior

lamp.

Front Interior Lamp

Note: The front interior lamp switches areon the overhead console. The exactlocation of each switch on the overheadconsole depends upon which roof,sunroof, and window shade features areequipped on the vehicle.

Note: Touch switch C to switch the doorfunction off when you open any door. Theindicator lamp will illuminate amber whenthe door function is off. When the doorfunction is off and you open a door, thecourtesy and door lamps will stay off.Touch switch C again to switch the doorfunction back on. The indicator lamp willilluminate white when the door function ison. When the door function is on and youopen a door, the courtesy and door lampswill switch on.

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All lamps on switchA

Door function switchB

All lamps off switchC

Map lamp switchesD

Rear Interior Lamp

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The rear interior lamps are hidden in theheadliner. You can switch individual rearinterior lamps on independently by wavingyour hand near the small white light in theheadliner.

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POWER WINDOWS

WARNINGSDo not leave children unattended inyour vehicle and do not let them play

with the power windows. They mayseriously injure themselves.

When closing the power windows,you should verify they are free of

obstructions and make sure that childrenand pets are not in the proximity of thewindow openings.

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Note: You may hear a pulsing noise whenjust one of the windows is open. Lowerthe opposite window slightly to reduce thisnoise.

Press the switch to open the window.

Lift the switch to close the window.

One-Touch Down

Press the switch fully and release it. Pressagain or lift it to stop the window.

One-Touch Up

Lift the switch fully and release it. Press orlift it again to stop the window.

Bounce-Back

The window will stop automatically whileclosing. It will reverse some distance ifthere is an obstacle in the way.

Overriding the Bounce-Back Feature

WARNING

When you override the bounce-backfeature the window will not reverse

if it detects an obstacle. Take care whenclosing the windows to avoid personalinjury or damage to your vehicle.

Pull up the window switch and hold withintwo seconds of the window reaching thebounce-back position. The window willtravel up with no bounce-back protection.The window will stop if you release theswitch before the window is fully closed.

Window Lock

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Press the control to lock or unlock the rearwindow controls. It will illuminate whenyou lock the rear window controls.

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Accessory Delay

You can use the window switches forseveral minutes after you switch theignition off or until you open either frontdoor.

GLOBAL OPENING ANDCLOSING

You can use the remote control to operatethe windows with the ignition off.

Note: You can enable or disable thisfeature in the information display or seean authorized dealer. See GeneralInformation (page 96).

Note: To operate this feature, accessorydelay must not be active.

Opening the Windows

You can only open the windows for a shorttime after you unlock your vehicle with theremote control. After you unlock yourvehicle, press and hold the remote controlunlock button to open the windows andvent the moonroof. Release the buttononce movement starts. Press the lock orunlock button to stop movement.

Closing the Windows

WARNING

When closing the windows andmoonroof, you should verify they are

free of obstructions and make sure thatchildren and pets are not in the proximityof the window openings.

To close the windows and moonroof, pressand hold the remote control lock button.Release the button once movement starts.Press the lock or unlock button to stopmovement.

EXTERIOR MIRRORS

Power Exterior Mirrors

WARNING

Do not adjust the mirrors when yourvehicle is moving.

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Left-hand mirrorA

Adjustment controlB

Right-hand mirrorC

To adjust a mirror:

1. Select the mirror you want to adjust.The control will illuminate.

2. Adjust the position of the mirror.

3. Press the mirror switch again.

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Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors

Push the mirror toward the door windowglass. Make sure that you fully engage themirror in its support when returning themirror to its original position.

Power-Folding Mirrors (If Equipped)

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To fold both mirrors, make sure you switchyour vehicle on (with the ignition inaccessory mode or the engine running)and then:1. Press the control to fold the mirrors.2. Press the control again to unfold.

Note: Once you press the control, youcannot stop the mirrors midway throughtheir movement. Wait until the mirrors stopmoving and press the control again.

Heated Exterior Mirrors

See Heated Windows and Mirrors (page118).

Memory Mirrors

You can save and recall the mirrorpositions through the memory function.See Memory Function (page 125).

Auto-Dimming Feature (If Equipped)

The driver’s exterior mirror willautomatically dim when the interiorauto-dimming mirror turns on.

Signal Indicator Mirrors

The outer portion of the appropriate mirrorhousing will blink when you switch on thedirection indicator.

Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors (If Equipped)

WARNING

Objects in the blind spot mirror arecloser than they appear.

Blind spot mirrors have an integratedconvex mirror built into the upper outboardcorner of the exterior mirrors. Their designcan increase your visibility along the sideof your vehicle.

Check the main mirror first before a lanechange, then check the blind spot mirror.If no vehicles are present in the blind spotmirror and the traffic in the adjacent laneis at a safe distance, signal that you intendto change lanes. Glance over yourshoulder to verify traffic is clear andcarefully change lanes.

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B

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The image of the approaching vehicle issmall and near the inboard edge of themain mirror when it is at a distance. Theimage becomes larger and begins to moveoutboard across the main mirror as thevehicle approaches (A). The image willtransition from the main mirror and beginto appear in the blind spot mirror as thevehicle approaches (B). The vehicle willtransition to your peripheral field of viewas it leaves the blind spot mirror (C).

Blind Spot Monitor (If Equipped)

See Blind Spot Information System (page196).

INTERIOR MIRROR

WARNING

Do not adjust the mirror when yourvehicle is moving.

Note: Do not clean the housing or glassof any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel orother petroleum or ammonia-basedcleaning products.

You can adjust the interior mirror to yourpreference. Some mirrors also have asecond pivot point. This lets you move themirror head up or down and from side toside.

Auto-Dimming Mirror

Note: Do not block the sensors on thefront and back of the mirror. Mirrorperformance may be affected. A rearcenter passenger or raised rear centerhead restraint may also block light fromreaching the sensor.

The mirror will dim automatically to reduceglare when bright lights are detected frombehind your vehicle. It will automaticallyreturn to normal reflection when you selectreverse gear to make sure you have aclear view when backing up.

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SUN VISORS

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Rotate the sun visor toward the sidewindow and extend it rearward for extrashade.

Illuminated Vanity Mirror

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Lift the cover to switch the lamp on.

SUN SHADES (IF EQUIPPED)

Note: Do not try to move the sun shademanually.

The power rear sun shade covers the rearwindow of the vehicle.

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The control is in the overhead console.

The sun shade has a one-touch up anddown feature. Press and release thecontrol to move the sun shade. To stopmotion, press the control a second time.

The sun shade automatically retracts whenyou shift the transmission into R (Reverse).

MOONROOF (IF EQUIPPED)

WARNINGSDo not let children play with themoonroof or leave them unattended

in the vehicle. They may seriously hurtthemselves.

When closing the moonroof, youshould verify that it is free of

obstructions and make sure that childrenand pets are not in the proximity of theroof opening.

You can open the sliding shade manuallywhen the moonroof is in its closedposition. Pull the shade toward the frontof the vehicle to close it.

The moonroof controls are on theoverhead console and have a one-touchopen and close feature. To stop themotion during a one-touch operation,touch the control a second time.

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OpenA

VentB

CloseC

Opening and Closing the Moonroof

Touch (A) to open the moonroof. It will stopshort of the fully opened position.

Note: This position helps to reduce windnoise or rumbling which may happen withthe moonroof fully open. Touch (A) againto fully open the moonroof.

Touch (C) to close the moonroof.

Bounce-Back

The moonroof will stop automatically andreverse some distance if an obstacle isdetected while closing.

Touch and hold (C) within two seconds ofa bounce-back event to override thisfunction.

Venting the Moonroof

Touch (B) to vent the moonroof. Touch (C)to close it.

Retractable Panoramic Roof (If Equipped)

The moonroof controls on the overheadconsole operate the same except themoonroof will open fully when you touchthe open control.

Automatic Glass Movement

When the retractable panoramic roof isopen, it will automatically move to aposition less than full open under certainvehicle conditions. This helps to reducewind noise. If the glass is between thisposition and full open and your vehiclereaches a high speed, the glass willautomatically move to the defined position.

You can override automatic movement bytouching the moonroof open or closecontrol. The feature will remain overriddenuntil you switch the ignition off and thenback on.

Power Sunscreen

The power sunscreen covers thepanoramic roof glass. The sunscreencontrol is in the overhead console.

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The sunscreen must be open beforeopening the moonroof. If you press thecontrol while the sunscreen is in its closedposition, the sunscreen will open firstfollowed by the moonroof. If both thesunscreen and moonroof are open andyou touch the moonroof close control, themoonroof will close first followed by thesunscreen.

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GAUGES

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TachometerA

Information displayB

SpeedometerC

Fuel gaugeD

Engine coolant temperature gaugeE

Information Display

Odometer

Located in the bottom of the informationdisplay Registers the accumulateddistance your vehicle has traveled.

Outside Air Temperature

Shows the outside air temperature.

Trip Computer

See General Information (page 96).

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Vehicle Settings and Personalization

See General Information (page 96).

Fuel Gauge

Note: The fuel gauge may vary slightlywhen your vehicle is moving or on agradient.

Switch the ignition on. The fuel gauge willindicate approximately how much fuel isleft in the fuel tank. The arrow adjacent tothe fuel pump symbol indicates on whichside of your vehicle the fuel filler door islocated.

The needle should move toward F whenyou refuel your vehicle. If the needlepoints to E after adding fuel, this indicatesyour vehicle needs service soon.

After refueling some variability in needleposition is normal:

• It may take a short time for the needleto reach F after leaving the gas station.This is normal and depends upon theslope of pavement at the gas station.

• The fuel amount dispensed into thetank is a little less or more than thegauge indicated. This is normal anddepends upon the slope of pavementat the gas station.

• If the gas station nozzle shuts offbefore the tank is full, try a differentgas pump nozzle.

Low Fuel Reminder

A low fuel reminder triggers when the fuelgauge needle is at 1/16th.

Variations:

Distance-to-emptyFuel gauge positionDriving type (fuel economyconditions)

35 miles to 80 miles (56 kmto 129 km)

1/16thHighway driving

35 miles (56km)1/16thSevere duty driving (trailertowing, extended idle)

Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge

Indicates engine coolant temperature. Atnormal operating temperature, the levelindicator will be in the normal range. If theengine coolant temperature exceeds thenormal range, stop the vehicle as soon assafely possible, switch off the engine andlet the engine cool.

WARNING

Never remove the coolant reservoircap while the engine is running or

hot.

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WARNING LAMPS ANDINDICATORS

The following warning lamps andindicators will alert you to a vehiclecondition that may become serious. Somelamps will illuminate when you start yourvehicle to make sure they work. If anylamps remain on after starting your vehicle,refer to the respective system warninglamp for further information.

Note: Some warning indicators appear inthe information display and function thesame as a warning lamp, but do notdisplay when you start your vehicle.

Adaptive Cruise Control (If Equipped)

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The speed control systemindicator light changes color toindicate what mode the system

is in: See Using Adaptive Cruise Control(page 183).

On (white light): Illuminates when theadaptive cruise control system is turnedon. Turns off when the speed controlsystem is turned off.

Engaged (green light): Illuminates whenthe adaptive cruise control system isengaged. Turns off when the speedcontrol system is disengaged.

Anti-Lock Braking System

If it illuminates when you aredriving, this indicates amalfunction. You will continue

to have the normal braking system (withoutABS) unless the brake system warninglamp is also illuminated. Have the systemchecked by your authorized dealer.

Battery

If it illuminates while driving, itindicates a malfunction. Switchoff all unnecessary electrical

equipment and have the system checkedby your authorized dealer immediately.

Blind Spot Monitor (If Equipped)

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It will illuminate when you switchthis feature off or in conjunctionwith a message. See Blind Spot

Information System (page 196). SeeInformation Messages (page 100).

Brake System

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It will illuminate when youengage the parking brake withthe ignition on.

If it illuminates when you are driving, checkthat the parking brake is not engaged. Ifthe parking brake is not engaged, thisindicates low brake fluid level or a brakesystem malfunction. Have the systemchecked immediately by your authorizeddealer.

WARNING

Driving your vehicle with the warninglamp on is dangerous. A significant

decrease in braking performance mayoccur. It will take you longer to stop yourvehicle. Have your vehicle checked byyour authorized dealer immediately.Driving extended distances with theparking brake engaged can cause brakefailure and the risk of personal injury.

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Cruise Control (If Equipped)

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It will illuminate when you switchthis feature on.

Direction Indicator

Illuminates when the left or rightturn signal or the hazard warningflasher is turned on. If the

indicators stay on or flash faster, check fora burned out bulb. See Changing a Bulb(page 263).

Door Ajar

Displays when the ignition is onand any door is not completelyclosed.

Electric Park Brake

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It will illuminate or flash whenthe electric parking brake has amalfunction. See Electric

Parking Brake (page 166).

Engine Coolant Temperature

Illuminates when the enginecoolant temperature is high.Stop the vehicle as soon as

possible, switch off the engine and letcool. See Engine Coolant Check (page251).

Engine Oil

If it illuminates with the enginerunning or when you are driving,this indicates a malfunction. Stop

your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do soand switch the engine off. Check theengine oil level. See Engine Oil Check(page 250).

Note: Do not resume your journey if itilluminates despite the level being correct.Have the system checked by yourauthorized dealer immediately.

Fasten Safety Belt

It will illuminate and a chime willsound to remind you to fastenyour safety belt. See Safety Belt

Minder (page 35).

Front Airbag

If it fails to illuminate when youstart your vehicle, continues toflash or remains on, it indicates

a malfunction. Have the system checkedby your authorized dealer.

Heads Up Display (If Equipped)

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A red beam of lights willilluminate on the windshield incertain instances when using

adaptive cruise control and/or the collisionwarning system. It will also illuminatemomentarily when you start your vehicleto make sure the display works.

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High Beam

It will illuminate when you switchthe high beam headlamps on. Itwill flash when you use the

headlamp flasher.

Hood Ajar

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Displays when the ignition is onand the hood is not completelyclosed.

Low Fuel Level

It will illuminate when the fuellevel is low or the fuel tank isnearly empty. Refuel as soon as

possible.

Low Tire Pressure Warning

It will illuminate when your tirepressure is low. If the lampremains on with the engine

running or when driving, check your tirepressure as soon as possible.

It will also illuminate momentarily whenyou switch the ignition on to confirm thelamp is functional. If it does not illuminatewhen you switch the ignition on, or beginsto flash at any time, have the systemchecked by your authorized dealer.

Low Washer Fluid

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It will illuminate when thewindshield washer fluid is low.

Parking Lamps

It will illuminate when you switchthe parking lamps on.

Powertrain Fault

Illuminates when a powertrainor an AWD fault has beendetected. Contact your

authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Service Engine Soon

If the service engine soonindicator light stays illuminatedafter the engine is started, it

indicates that the On Board Diagnosticssystem (OBD) has detected a malfunctionof the vehicle emissions control system.Refer to On board diagnostics (OBD) in theFuel and Refueling chapter for moreinformation about having your vehicleserviced. See Emission Control System(page 150).

If the light is blinking, engine misfire isoccurring which could damage yourcatalytic converter. Drive in a moderatefashion (avoid heavy acceleration anddeceleration) and have your vehicleserviced immediately.

Note: Under engine misfire conditions,excessive exhaust temperatures coulddamage the catalytic converter or othervehicle components.

The service engine soon indicator lightilluminates when the ignition is first turnedon prior to engine start to check the bulband to indicate whether the vehicle isready for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)testing.

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Normally, the service engine soon lightwill stay on until the engine is cranked,then turn itself off if no malfunctions arepresent. However, if after 15 seconds theservice engine soon light blinks eighttimes, it means that the vehicle is notready for I/M testing. See EmissionControl System (page 150).

Stability Control

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It will flash when the system isactive. If it remains illuminatedor does not illuminate when you

switch the ignition on, this indicates amalfunction. During a malfunction thesystem will switch off. Have the systemchecked by your authorized dealerimmediately. See Using Stability Control(page 172).

Stability Control Off

It will illuminate when you switchthe system off. It will go outwhen you switch the system

back on or when you switch the ignitionoff. See Using Stability Control (page 172).

Trunk Ajar

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Displays when the ignition is onand the trunk is not completelyclosed.

AUDIBLE WARNINGS ANDINDICATORS

Key in Ignition Warning Chime

Sounds when you open the driver's doorand you have left the key in the ignitionwith it in the off or accessory position.

Keyless Warning Alert (If Equipped)

Sounds the horn twice when you exit yourvehicle with the intelligent access key,after the last door is closed and yourkeyless vehicle is in RUN, indicating yourvehicle is still on.

Headlamps On Warning Chime

Sounds when you remove the key fromthe ignition and open the driver's door andyou have left the headlamps or parkinglamps on.

Parking Brake On Warning Chime

Sounds when you have left the parkingbrake on and drive your vehicle. If thewarning chime remains on after you havereleased the parking brake, have thesystem checked by an authorized dealerimmediately.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

WARNING

Driving while distracted can result inloss of vehicle control, crash and

injury. We strongly recommend that youuse extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is thesafe operation of your vehicle. Werecommend against the use of anyhand-held device while driving andencourage the use of voice-operatedsystems when possible. Make sure youare aware of all applicable local laws thatmay affect the use of electronic deviceswhile driving.

Various systems on your vehicle can becontrolled using the information displaycontrols on the steering wheel.Corresponding information is displayed inthe information display.

Information Display Controls

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• Press the up and down arrow buttonsto scroll through and highlight theoptions within a menu.

• Press the right arrow button to enter asub-menu.

• Press the left arrow button to exit amenu.

• Press and hold the left arrow button atany time to return to the main menudisplay (escape button).

• Press the OK button to choose andconfirm settings or messages.

Main menu

From the main menu bar on the left sideof the information display, you can choosefrom the following categories:

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Trip 1 & 2

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Fuel Economy

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Driver Assist

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Settings

Scroll up or down to highlight one of thecategories and then press the right arrowkey or OK to enter into that category.Press the left arrow key as needed to exitback to the main menu.

Trip 1 & 2

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Choose between the standardor enhanced trip display.

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Trip 1 & 2

Trip odometer

Elapsed trip time

Average fuel economy

Press and hold OK to reset the currently displayed trip information.

• Trip odometer — shows the accumulated trip distance.• Trip Timer— timer stops when the vehicle is turned off and restarts when the vehicle

is restarted.• Average fuel economy — shows the average fuel economy for a given trip.

Fuel Economy

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Use the left or right arrowbuttons to choose the desiredfuel economy display.

Fuel Economy

Instantaneous Fuel Economy

• Instantaneous Fuel Economy: This display shows a visual graph of your instantaneousfuel economy.

Driver Assist

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Use the up or down arrowbuttons to choose between thefollowing display options.

Driver Assist

Traction Control - check enabled or uncheck disabled

Blindspot - check enabled or uncheck disabled

High, Normal or LowSensitivityCollision Warn

Cross Traffic - check enabled or uncheck disabled

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Driver Assist

—Adaptive or NormalCruise Control

Driver Alert - check enabled or uncheck disabled

Driver Alert Display - check enabled or uncheck disabled

Alert, Aid or Alert + AidModeLane keeping Sys

High, Normal or LowIntensity

Front Park Aid - check enabled or uncheck disabled

Rear Park Aid - check enabled or uncheck disabled

Settings

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In this mode, you can configuredifferent driver setting choices.

Note: Some items are optional and maynot appear.

Settings

Comfort, Normal orSport

Handling in DDrive ControlVehicle

Normal or SportHandling in S

Normal or SportPerformance in S

Easy Entry / Exit - check enabled or uncheck disabled

Auto Engine Off - check enabled or uncheck disabled

On or OffAuto HighbeamLighting

Select time intervalAutolamp Delay

On or OffDRL

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Settings (cont’d)

Autolock - check enabled or uncheck disabledLocksVehicle (cont’d)

Autounlock - check enabled or uncheckdisabled

Mislock - check enabled or uncheck disabled

All doors or Driverdoor

Remote Unlocking

Switches Inhibit - check enabled or uncheckdisabled

Hold OK to InitializeNeutral Tow

Remaining Life XXX% - Hold OK to ResetOil Life

Power Deck Lid - check enabled or uncheck disabled

Note: Some MyKey items will only appear if a MyKey is set.

Settings (cont’d)

Auto or Last SettingsClimate ControlRemote StartVehicle (cont’d)

Auto Heated or OffSeats and SteeringWheel

5, 10 or 15 minutesDuration

System - check enabled or uncheck disabled

Remote - check enabled or uncheck disabledWindows

Courtesy Wipe - check enabled or uncheckdisabled

Wipers

Rain Sensing - check enabled or uncheck disabled

—Hold OK to CreateMyKey

Create MyKeyMyKey

—Always On or UserSelectable

911 Assist

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Settings (cont’d)

—Always On or UserSelectable

Traction Control

—Choose desiredspeed or off

Max Speed

—Choose desiredspeed or off

Speed Minder

—Always On or UserSelectable

Volume Limiter

—Always On or UserSelectable

Do Not Disturb

—Hold OK to Clear AllMyKeys

Clear MyKeys

—Choose your applic-able setting

Distance UnitDisplay

—Choose your applic-able setting

Temperature Unit

—Choose your applic-able setting

Language

Speedo in km/h - check enabled or uncheck disabled

INFORMATION MESSAGES

Note: Depending on the vehicle optionsequipped with your vehicle, not all of themessages will display or be available.Certain messages may be abbreviated orshortened depending upon which clustertype you have.

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Press the OK button to acknowledge andremove some messages from theinformation display. Other messages willbe removed automatically after a shorttime.

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Certain messages need to be confirmed before you can access the menus.

Active Park

ActionMessage

Displayed when the system needs service. Contact yourauthorized dealer as soon as possible.

Active Park Fault

Adaptive Cruise Control

ActionMessage

Displayed when a radar malfunction is preventing the ACCfrom engaging. See Using Adaptive Cruise Control (page

183).

Adaptive CruiseMalfunction

Displayed when conditions exist such that the adaptive cruisecannot function properly. See Using Adaptive Cruise Control

(page 183).

Adaptive Cruise NotAvailable

Displayed when the radar is blocked because of poor radarvisibility due to bad weather or ice/mud/water in front of radar.Driver can typically clean the sensor to resolve. See Using

Adaptive Cruise Control (page 183).

Adaptive Cruise NotAvailable Sensor

Blocked See Manual

Displayed when the automatic braking has been disabled.Normal Cruise ActiveAutomatic Braking

Turned Off

Displayed when a radar malfunction is preventing the ACCfrom engaging.

Front Sensor NotAligned

Displayed when the adaptive cruise has reinstated controlsto the driver.

Adaptive Cruise - DriverResume Control

Displays when the vehicle speed is too slow to activate theadaptive cruise.

Adaptive Cruise SpeedToo Low to Activate

Displays when the adaptive cruise is automatically adjustingthe gap distance and the driver needs to shift the transmission

into a lower gear.

Adaptive Cruise ShiftDown

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AdvanceTrac™

ActionMessage

Displays when the system detects a malfunction due to ablocked sensor.

Service AdvanceTrac

Displayed when the traction control has been disabled orenabled by the driver.

AdvanceTrac Off On

Airbag

ActionMessage

Displays when the system detects a malfunction due to ablocked sensor.

Occupant SensorBLOCKED Remove

Objects Near PassengerSeat

Alarm

ActionMessage

Displays when the alarm has been triggered due to unauthor-ized entry. See Anti-Theft Alarm (page 68).

Vehicle Alarm to StopAlarm, Start Vehicle

Automatic Engine Shutdown

ActionMessage

Displays when the engine is getting ready to shut off.Engine Shuts Off in XXSeconds

Displays when the engine has shut off to help increase fueleconomy.

Engine Shut Off for FuelEconomy

Displays when the engine is getting ready to shut off. Youcan press OK on the left steering wheel button to override

the shut down.

Engine Shuts Off in XXSeconds Press Ok to

Override

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AWD

ActionMessage

Displayed when the AWD system has been temporarilydisabled to protect itself from overheating.

AWD TemporarilyDisabled

Displayed when the AWD system has been automaticallydisabled to protect itself. This is caused by operating the

vehicle with the compact spare tire installed or if the systemis overheating.

AWD Off

The AWD system will resume normal function and clear thismessage after driving a short distance with the road tire re-

installed or after the system is allowed to cool.

AWD Restored

Displayed in conjunction with the Throttle Control/Transmis-sion/AWD light when the AWD system is not operating

properly. If the warning stays on or continues to come on,contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

AWD MalfunctionService Required

Battery and Charging System

ActionMessage

Displayed when the charging system needs servicing. If thewarning stays on or continues to come on, contact your

authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Check Charging System

Displayed when the battery management system detects anextended low-voltage condition. Various vehicle features willbe disabled to help preserve the battery. Turn off as many

of the electrical loads as soon as possible to improve systemvoltage. If the system voltage has recovered, the disabled

features will operate again as normal

Low Battery FeaturesTemporarily Turned Off

Displayed when the battery management system determinesthat the battery is at a low state of charge. Turn the ignitionoff as soon as possible to protect the battery. This messagewill clear once the vehicle has been started and the battery

state of charge has recovered. Turning off unnecessaryelectrical loads will allow faster battery state-of-charge

recovery.

Turn Power Off to SaveBattery

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Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System

ActionMessage

Displayed when a fault with the system has occurred. Contactyour authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Blindspot System Fault

Displayed when the system sensors are blocked. Contactyour authorized dealer as soon as possible. See Blind Spot

Information System (page 196).

Blindspot Not AvailableSensor Blocked See

Manual

Displayed when the system detects a vehicle. See BlindSpot Information System (page 196).

Cross Traffic VehicleComing From X

Displayed when the blind spot information system and crosstraffic alert system sensors are blocked. See Blind Spot

Information System (page 196).

Cross Traffic Not Avail-able Sensor Blocked

See Manual

Displays when a fault with the system has occurred. Contactyour authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Cross Traffic SystemFault

Collision Warning System

ActionMessage

Displayed when there is a system malfunction with the colli-sion warning system. The system will be disabled. Contact

your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Collision WarningMalfunction

Displayed when the collision warning system radar is blockedbecause of poor radar visibility due to bad weather or ice/

mud/water in front of the radar. Driver can typically clean thesensor to resolve. Contact your authorized dealer as soon

as possible.

Collision Warning NotAvailable Sensor

Blocked See Manual

Displayed when there is a system malfunction with the colli-sion warning system. The system will be disabled. Contact

your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Collision Warning NotAvailable

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Doors and Locks

ActionMessage

Displays when the door(s) listed is not completely closed andthe vehicle is moving.

X Door Ajar

Displays when the door(s) listed is not completely closed.

Displays when the luggage compartment is not completelyclosed.

Trunk Ajar

Displays when the hood is not completely closed.Hood Ajar

Displays when the door switches have been disabled.Switches InhibitedSecurity Mode

Displayed when there is a system malfunction with the childlocks. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Child Lock MalfunctionService Required

Displays the factory keypad code after the keypad has beenreset. See Keyless Entry (page 63).

Factory Keypad CodeXXXXX

Driver Alert

ActionMessage

Stop and rest as soon as it is safe to do so.Driver Alert WarningRest Now

Take a rest break soon.Driver Alert WarningRest Suggested

Fuel

ActionMessage

Displayed as an early reminder of a low fuel condition.Fuel Level Low

Displayed when the fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed.Check Fuel Fill Inlet

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Hill Start Assist

ActionMessage

Displays when hill start assist is not available. Contact yourauthorized dealer. See Hill Start Assist (page 168).

Hill Start Assist NotAvailable

Keys and Intelligent Access

ActionMessage

Displayed as a reminder to press the brake while starting thevehicle.

Press Brake to START

Displayed if the key is not detected by the system. SeeKeyless Starting (page 139).

No Key Detected

Displayed when the start/stop button is pressed to shut offthe engine and an Intelligent Access key is not detected

inside the vehicle.

Restart Now or Key isNeeded

Displayed when the vehicle is in the run ignition state.Run Power Active

This message is displayed when there is a problem with yourvehicle’s starting system. See your authorized dealer for

service.

Starting System Fault

Displayed during spare key programming, when an intelligentaccess key is programmed to the system.

Key Program Successful

Displayed during spare key programming, when an intelligentaccess key has failed to be programmed.

Key Program Failure

Displayed during spare key programming when the maximumnumber of keys have been programmed.

Max Number of KeysLearned

Displayed during spare key programming when not enoughkeys have been programmed.

Not Enough KeysLearned

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ActionMessage

Displays when the key battery is low. Change the battery assoon as possible.

Key Battery Low ReplaceSoon

Displayed when an attempt is made to program a spare keyusing two existing MyKeys.

Could Not ProgramIntegrated Key

Displays to inform the driver that they are exiting the vehicleand the engine is on.

Engine On

Lane Keeping System

ActionMessage

The system has malfunctioned. Contact your authorizeddealer as soon as possible.

Lane Keeping Sys.Malfunction Service

Required

The system has detected a condition that has caused thesystem to be temporarily unavailable.

Front Camera Tempor-arily Not Available

The system has detected a condition that requires the wind-shield to be cleaned to operate properly.

Front Camera LowVisibility Clean Screen

The system has malfunctioned. Contact your authorizeddealer as soon as possible.

Front Camera Malfunc-tion Service Required

Displayed when the system requests the driver to keep theirhands on the steering wheel.

Keep Hands on SteeringWheel

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Maintenance

ActionMessage

Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off theengine. Check the oil level. If the warning stays on or

continues to come on with your engine running, contact yourauthorized dealer as soon as possible.

LOW Engine Oil Pres-sure

Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 10% or less.See Engine Oil Check (page 250).

Change Engine Oil Soon

Displayed when the oil life left reaches 0%. See Engine OilCheck (page 250).

Oil Change Required

Indicates the brake fluid level is low and the brake systemshould be inspected immediately. See Brake Fluid Check

(page 258).

Brake Fluid Level LOW

Displays when the brake system needs servicing. Stop thevehicle in a safe place. Contact your authorized dealer.

Check Brake System

Displays when the engine coolant temperature is excessivelyhigh.

Engine Coolant Overtem-perature

Displays when the washer fluid is low and needs to be refilled.Washer Fluid Level Low

Displays when the engine has reduced power in order tohelp reduce high coolant temperatures.

Power Reduced toLower Engine Temp

Displays to indicate that the vehicle is still in Transport orFactory mode. This may not allow some features to operate

properly. See your authorized dealer.

Transport / FactoryMode

Informs the driver that the powertrain needs service due toa powertrain malfunction.

See Manual

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MyKey

ActionMessage

Displayed during key programming when MyKey cannot beprogrammed.

MyKey Not Created

Displays when MyKey is active.MyKey Active DriveSafely

Displays when starting the vehicle and MyKey is in use andthe MyKey speed limit is on.

Speed Limited to XXMPH/km/h

Displays when a MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limitis on and the vehicle speed is approaching 80 mph (130 km/

h).

Near Vehicle Top Speed

Displays when a MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limitis reached.

Vehicle at Top Speed ofMyKey Setting

Displays when MyKey is active.Check Speed DriveSafely

Displays when a MyKey is in use and Belt-Minder is activated.Buckle Up to UnmuteAudio

Displays when a MyKey is in use and AdvanceTrac is activ-ated.

AdvanceTrac On -MyKey Setting

Displays when a MyKey is in use and Traction control isactivated.

Traction Control On -MyKey Setting

Displays when a MyKey is in use and park aid is activated.MyKey Park Aid Cannotbe Deactivated

Displayed when the lane keeping aid is on per MyKeysettings.

Lane Keeping Alert OnMyKey Setting

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Park Aid

ActionMessage

Displays when the system has detected a condition thatrequires service. Contact your authorized dealer. See Parking

Aid (page 173).

Check Front Park Aid

Displays when the system has detected a condition thatrequires service. Contact your authorized dealer. See Parking

Aid (page 173).

Check Rear Park Aid

Displays the park aid status.Front Park Aid On Off

Displays the park aid status.Rear Park Aid On Off

Park Brake

ActionMessage

Displays when the parking brake is set, the engine is runningand the vehicle is driven more than 3 mph (5 km/h). If the

warning stays on after the parking brake is released, contactyour authorized dealer.

Park Brake Engaged

The electric parking brake system has detected a conditionthat requires service. See your authorized dealer.

Park Brake MalfunctionService Now

Displays when the electric parking brake is not set.Park Brake Not Applied

Displays when the electric parking brake is running adiagnostic check.

Park Brake MaintenanceMode

Displays when the electric parking brake is set but has notbeen released.

Park Brake Use Switchto Release

Displays when the electric parking brake is set but has notbeen released and the vehicle is moving.

Press Brake To ReleasePark Brake and Switch

The electric park brake system has detected a condition thatrequires service. See your authorized dealer.

Park Brake LimitedFunction Service

Required

Displays when the electric parking brake was not releasedcausing it to overheat.

Park Brake SystemOverheated

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ActionMessage

Displays when the electric parking brake is set and the vehicleis started.

Release Park Brake

Displays when the electric parking brake is set.Park Brake Applied

Displays when the electric parking brake is released.Park Brake Released

Power Steering

ActionMessage

The power steering system has detected a condition thatrequires service. See your authorized dealer.

Steering Fault ServiceNow

The power steering system is not working. Stop the vehiclea safe place. Contact your authorized dealer.

Steering Loss StopSafely

The power steering system has detected a condition withinthe power steering system or passive entry or passive start

system requires service. Contact your authorized dealer.

Steering Assist FaultService Required

Remote Start

ActionMessage

Displays as a reminder to apply the brake and push the gearshift button to drive the vehicle after a remote start.

To Drive: Press Brakeand Gear Shift Button

Seats

ActionMessage

Displays as a reminder that memory seats are not availablewhile driving.

Memory Recall NotPermitted While Driving

Displays to show where your memory setting has been saved.Memory X Saved

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Starting System

ActionMessage

Displays when starting the vehicle as a reminder to apply thebrake.

Press Brake to Start

Displays when the starter has exceeded its cranking time inattempting to start the vehicle.

Cranking TimeExceeded

Displays when the starter is attempting to start the vehicle.Engine Start PendingPlease Wait

Displays when the pending start has been cancelled.Pending Start Cancelled

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

ActionMessage

Displays when one or more tires on your vehicle have lowtire pressure. See Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page

296).

LOW Tire Pressure

Displays when the tire pressure monitoring system ismalfunctioning. If the warning stays on or continues to come

on, contact your authorized dealer. See Tire PressureMonitoring System (page 296).

Tire Pressure MonitorFault

Displayed when a tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning, oryour spare tire is in use. For more information on how the

system operates under these conditions, See Tire PressureMonitoring System (page 296). If the warning stays on or

continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soonas possible.

Tire Pressure SensorFault

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Traction Control

ActionMessage

Displays when the traction control system has been switchedoff or on. See Using Traction Control (page 170).

Traction Control Off /Traction Control On

Displays when a spinout has occurred and the hazard areactivated.

Spinout DetectedHazards Activated

Transmission

ActionMessage

See your authorized dealer.Transmission Malfunc-tion Service Now

The transmission is overheating and needs to cool. Stop ina safe place as soon as it’s possible.

Transmission Over-heating Stop Safely

The transmission has overheated and needs to cool. Stop ina safe place as soon as it’s possible.

Transmission Overtem-perature Stop Safely

See your authorized dealer.Transmission ServiceRequired

Transmission is getting hot. Stop to let it cool.Transmission Too HotPress Brake

Displays when the transmission has overheated and haslimited functionality. See Automatic Transmission (page 154).

Transmission LimitedFunction See Manual

Transmission is too cold. Wait for it to warm up before youdrive.

Transmission WarmingUp Please Wait

Displays as a reminder to shift into park.Transmission Not in Park

Displays when the transmission has adjusted the shiftstrategy.

Transmission Adjusted

Displays when the transmission is adjusting the shift strategy.Transmission AdaptMode

Displays when the transmission shift lever is locked andunable to select gears.

Transmission IndicateMode Lockup On

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ActionMessage

Displays when the transmission shift lever is unlocked andfree to select gears.

Transmission IndicateMode Lockup Off

Displays when an invalid gear has been selected.Invalid Gear Selection

Displays when the brake pedal needs to be depressed.Press Brake Pedal

Displays when the brake pedal needs to be depressed toenable the transmission to shift from park.

Depress Brake to Shiftfrom Park

Displays when the neutral button N needs to be pressedagain to enter neutral hold. See Automatic Transmission

(page 154).

Press N again to EnterStay in Neutral Mode

Displays when neutral hold is active. See Automatic Trans-mission (page 154).

Stay in Neutral ModeEngaged

Displays when neutral hold is active. See General Information(page 96).

Stay in Neutral TowEngaged See Manual to

Disable

Displays when there is a system fault and the park brakeneeds to be depressed before exiting the vehicle. See your

authorized dealer.

SHIFT SYS FAULTConfirm Park Brake

Apply Before Exiting theVehicle

Displays when there is a system fault and the park brakeneeds to be depressed before exiting the vehicle. See your

authorized dealer.

SHIFT SYS FAULTCannot Shift Trans UsePark Brake to Secure

Vehicle

See your authorized dealer.SHIFT SYS FAULTService Required

Displays when there is a system fault while the vehicle isshifting to park. See your authorized dealer.

SHIFT SYS FAULTVehicle is Shifting to

Park

Displays when there is a system fault while the vehicle isshifting to reverse. See your authorized dealer.

SHIFT SYS FAULTReverse Unavailable

Service Required

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ActionMessage

See your authorized dealer.SHIFT SYS FAULT DriveUnavailable Select S forDrive Service Required

See your authorized dealer.SHIFT SYS FAULTNeutral Unavailable

Service Required

See your authorized dealer.SHIFT SYS FAULT SportUnavailable Service

Required

Displays when neutral tow is active and the ignition needsto be turned off. See Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels

(page 218).

Neutral Tow EngagedTurn Ignition Off for

Towing

Displays while attempting to exit neutral tow. The brake pedalneeds to be depressed and park button selected to deac-tivate. See Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels (page 218).

Neutral Tow EngagedDepress Brake andSelect Park to Exit

Neutral Tow

Displays when neutral tow is active and the park brake needsto be released. See Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels

(page 218).

Neutral Tow RemovePark Brake for Towing

Displays when neutral tow has been deactivated.Neutral Tow Disengaged

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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL Note: You can switch temperature unitsbetween Fahrenheit and Celsius. SeeSettings (page 327).

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Driver temperature controls: Press + or - to increase or decrease the airtemperature for the driver side of the vehicle. This control also adjusts thepassenger side temperature when dual zone operation is disengaged.

A

Fan speed control: Press on either side of the fan icon to increase or decreasethe volume of air circulated in your vehicle.

B

Passenger temperature controls: Press + or - to increase or decrease the airtemperature for the passenger side of the vehicle.

C

Power: Press to turn the system on and off. When the system is off, outside aircannot enter the vehicle.

D

Recirculated air: Press the button to switch between outside air and recirculatedair. When you select recirculated air, the button illuminates and the air currentlyin the passenger compartment recirculates. This may reduce the time neededto cool the interior (when used with A/C) and may reduce unwanted odors fromentering your vehicle. Recirculated air may turn off automatically in all airflowmodes except MAX A/C to reduce the possibility of fogging.

E

A/C: Press the button to turn on or turn off the air conditioning system. Toimprove air conditioning when starting your vehicle, drive with the windowsslightly open for two to three minutes. Use A/C with recirculated air to improvecooling performance and efficiency.

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MAX A/C: Press the button to switch on. Recirculated air flows through theinstrument panel air vents, air conditioning automatically adjusts to the highestspeed and the temperature dial returns to the full cool position. This re-coolingof the interior is more economical and efficient.

G

AUTO: Press the button to switch on. Recirculated air flows through theinstrument panel air vents, air conditioning automatically adjusts to the highestspeed and the temperature dial returns to the full cool position. This re-coolingof the interior is more economical and efficient.

H

Heated rear window: Turns the heated rear window on and off. See HeatedWindows and Mirrors (page 118).

I

Defrost: Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents and de-mistervents. You can also use this setting to defog and clear the windshield of a thincovering of ice.

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HINTS ON CONTROLLING THEINTERIOR CLIMATE

General Hints

Note: Prolonged use of recirculated airmay cause the windows to fog up.

Note: You may feel a small amount of airfrom the footwell air vents regardless ofthe air distribution setting.

Note: To reduce humidity build-up insideyour vehicle, do not drive with the systemswitched off or with recirculated air alwaysswitched on.

Note: Do not place objects under the frontseats as this may interfere with the airflowto the rear seats.

Note: Remove any snow, ice or leavesfrom the air intake area at the base of thewindshield.

Automatic Climate Control

Note: Do not adjust the settings when yourvehicle interior is extremely hot or cold.The system automatically adjusts to thepreviously stored settings. For the systemto function efficiently, the instrument paneland side air vents should be fully open.

Note: At low ambient temperatures withAUTO selected, the system directs airtoward the windshield and side windowsfor as long as the engine remains cold.

Note: When you switch the system off, itprevents outside air from entering thevehicle.

Note: When the system is in AUTO mode,and the interior and exterior temperaturesare high, the system automatically selectsrecirculated air to maximize cooling of theinterior. When the system reaches theselected air temperature, it automaticallyswitches to outside air.

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Note: When you select windshielddefrosting and defogging, the main airflowdirects to the windshield, and airconditioning switches on. Outside air flowsinto your vehicle.

Heating the Interior Quickly

1. Press AUTO.

2. Adjust the temperature control to thedesired setting.

Recommended Settings for Heating

1. Press AUTO.

2. Set the temperature to 72°F (22°C), andthen adjust the temperature control asnecessary.

Cooling the Interior Quickly

Press MAX A/C.

Recommended Settings for Cooling

1. Press AUTO.

2. Set the temperature to 72°F (22°C), andthen adjust the temperature control asnecessary.

Side Window Defogging in ColdWeather

1. Press AUTO.

2. Set the temperature to 72°F (22°C), andthen adjust the temperature control asnecessary.

HEATED WINDOWS ANDMIRRORS

Heated Rear Window

Note: You must switch the ignition on touse this feature.

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Press the button to clear therear window of thin ice and fog.Press the button again within

10 minutes to switch it off. It switches offautomatically after 10 minutes, or whenyou switch the ignition off.

Do not use razor blades or other sharpobjects to clean the inside of the rearwindow or to remove decals from theinside of the rear window. This maycause damage to the heated grid lines,which your warranty does not cover.

Heated Exterior Mirror

Note: Do not remove ice from the mirrorswith a scraper or attempt to readjust themirror glass if it has frozen in place. Theseactions could cause damage to the glassand mirrors.

Note: Do not clean the housing or glassof any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel orother petroleum-based cleaning products.

Both heated mirrors remove ice, mist andfog when you switch on the heated rearwindow.

CABIN AIR FILTER

Your vehicle is equipped with a cabin airfilter. It is located behind the glove box.

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The particulate filtration system reducesthe concentration of airborne particlessuch as dust, spores and pollen in the airsupplied to the interior of your vehicle.

Note: To prevent foreign objects fromentering the system, make sure the cabinair is in place at all times. Running thesystem without a filter in place could resultin degradation or damage to the system.

The particulate filtration system gives youand your passengers the followingbenefits:• It improves your driving comfort by

reducing particle concentration.• It improves the interior compartment

cleanliness.• It protects the climate control

components from particle deposits.

Replace the filter at regular intervals. SeeScheduled Maintenance (page 413).

For additional cabin air filter information,or to replace the filter, see an authorizeddealer.

REMOTE START

This feature allows you to warm or coolyour vehicle remotely. During remote startoperation, the climate control systemoperates to reach the settings youpreviously set.

You cannot adjust the system duringremote start operation. Turn the ignitionon to return the system to its previoussettings. You can now make adjustments.You need to turn certainvehicle-dependent features back on, suchas:• heated seats• cooled seats• heated steering wheel• heated mirrors• heated rear window.

You can adjust the settings using theinformation display controls. SeeInformation Displays (page 96).

Automatic Settings

You can set the climate control to operatein AUTO mode through the informationdisplay setting: Remote Start > ClimateControl > Heater-A/C > Auto. The climatecontrol system automatically sets theinterior temperature to 72°F (22°C).

In hot weather, the system is set to 72°F(22°C). Cooled seats are set to high (ifavailable, and selected to AUTO in theinformation display).

In moderate weather, the system eitherheats or cools (based on previoussettings). The rear defroster, heatedmirrors and heated/cooled seats do notautomatically turn on.

In cold weather, the system is set to 72°F(22°C). The heated seats and heatedsteering wheel are set to high (if available,and selected to AUTO in the informationdisplay). The rear defroster and heatedmirrors automatically turn on.

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Last Settings

You can set the climate control to operateusing the last climate control settingsthrough the information display setting:Remote Start > Climate Control >Heater–A/C > Last Settings. The climatecontrol system automatically uses thesettings last selected before turning offthe vehicle.

Heated and Cooled Devices

The climate control system controls otherheated and cooled devices inside thevehicle. These devices (if available andselected to AUTO in the informationdisplays) may switch on during remotestart. Heated devices typically switch onduring cold weather, and cooled devicesduring hot weather.

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SITTING IN THE CORRECTPOSITION

WARNINGSSitting improperly, out of position orwith the seat back reclined too far

can take weight off the seat cushion andaffect the decision of the passengersensing system, resulting in serious injuryor death in the event of a crash. Alwayssit upright against your seat back, withyour feet on the floor.

Do not recline the seat back as thiscan cause the occupant to slide

under the safety belt, resulting in seriousinjury in the event of a crash.

Do not place objects higher than theseat back to reduce the risk of

serious injury in the event of a crash orduring heavy braking.

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When you use them properly, the seat,head restraint, safety belt and air bags willprovide optimum protection in the eventof a crash.

We recommend that you follow theseguidelines:• Sit in an upright position with the base

of your spine as far back as possible.• Do not recline the seat back more than

30 degrees.• Adjust the head restraint so that the

top of it is level with the top of yourhead and as far forward as possible.Make sure that you remaincomfortable.

• Keep sufficient distance betweenyourself and the steering wheel. Werecommend a minimum of 10 inches(25 centimeters) between yourbreastbone and the air bag cover.

• Hold the steering wheel with your armsslightly bent.

• Bend your legs slightly so that you canpress the pedals fully.

• Position the shoulder strap of thesafety belt over the center of yourshoulder and position the lap straptightly across your hips.

Make sure that your driving position iscomfortable and that you can maintain fullcontrol of your vehicle.

HEAD RESTRAINTS

WARNINGSFully adjust the head restraint beforeyou sit in or operate your vehicle.

This will help minimize the risk of neckinjury in the event of a crash. Do not adjustthe head restraint when your vehicle ismoving.

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WARNINGSThe head restraint is a safety device.Whenever possible it should be

installed and properly adjusted when theseat is occupied.

Install the head restraint properly tohelp minimize the risk of neck injury

in the event of a crash.

Note: Adjust the seatback to an uprightdriving position before adjusting the headrestraint. Adjust the head restraint so thatthe top of it is level with the top of yourhead and as far forward as possible. Makesure that you remain comfortable. If youare extremely tall, adjust the headrestraint to its highest position.

Front seat head restraint

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Rear seat outboard head restraints

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Rear center head restraint

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The head restraints consist of:

an energy absorbing headrestraint

A

two steel stemsB

guide sleeve adjust and unlockbutton

C

guide sleeve unlock and removebutton

D

Adjusting the Head Restraint

Raising the Head Restraint

Pull the head restraint up.

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Lowering the Head Restraint

1. Press and hold button C.2. Push the head restraint down.

Removing the Head Restraint

1. Pull the head restraint up until itreaches its highest position.

2. Press and hold buttons C and D.3. Pull the head restraint up.

Installing the Head Restraint

Align the steel stems into the guidesleeves and push the head restraint downuntil it locks.

Tilting Head Restraints

The front head restraints have a tiltingfeature for extra comfort. To tilt the headrestraint, do the following:

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1. Adjust the seatback to an uprightdriving or riding position.

2. Pivot the head restraint forward towardyour head to the desired position.

After the head restraint reaches theforward-most tilt position, pivoting itforward again will then release it to therearward, untilted position.

POWER SEATS

WARNINGSDo not adjust the front seat or seatback when your vehicle is moving.

Do not place cargo or any objectsbehind the seat back before

returning it to the original position.

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Multi-Contour Front Seats WithActive Motion (If Equipped)

Note: The massage system will turn offafter 20 minutes.

Note: The engine must be running or thevehicle must be in accessory mode toactivate the seats.

Note: Allow a few seconds for anyselection to activate. The seatback andcushion massage cannot function at thesame time.

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Lumbar and bolster modeMassage mode

Upper lumbarBack massage intensityadjustment

A

Lumbar decreaseMassage intensity decrease

and off1

B

Lower lumbar2Cushion massage intensity

adjustmentC

Lumbar increaseMassage intensity increaseD

-On and offE

1

The massage feature will default to analternating massage mode with backmassage intensity adjustment. The lumbarand bolster feature will default to themiddle lumbar mode.2

Press C a second time to adjust the backbolster. Press C a third time to adjust thecushion bolster.

You can also adjust this feature throughthe touch screen. When switched on, thesystem displays directions for you to adjustthe lumbar settings in your seat or to setthe massage function. To access andmake adjustments to the lumbar setting:

1. Press the Menu Settings icon > Vehicle> Multi-contour Seat.

2. Choose the desired seat to adjust.

3. Press the + or - to adjust the lumbarintensity.

To access and make adjustments to themassage setting:

1. Press the Menu Settings icon > Vehicle>Multi-contour Seat.

2. Choose the desired seat to adjust.

3. Press Off, Lo or Hi.

MEMORY FUNCTION

WARNINGSBefore activating the seat memory,make sure that the area immediately

surrounding the seat is clear ofobstructions and that all occupants areclear of moving parts.

Do not use the memory functionwhen your vehicle is moving.

This feature will automatically recall theposition of the driver's seat, power mirrorsand optional power steering column. Thememory control is located on the driver’sdoor.

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Saving a Pre-Set Position

1. Switch the ignition on.2. Adjust the seat, exterior mirrors and

power steering column to your desiredposition.

3. Press and hold the desired pre-setbutton until you hear a single chime.

Up to three pre-set memory positions maybe saved. A memory pre-set may be savedat any time.

Recalling a Pre-Set Position

Press and release the pre-set buttonassociated with your desired drivingposition. The seat, mirrors and steeringcolumn will move to the position storedfor that pre-set.

Note: A pre-set memory position can onlybe recalled when the ignition is off, orwhen the transmission selector lever is inposition P or N (and your vehicle is notmoving) if the ignition is on.

A pre-set memory position can also berecalled by pressing the unlock button onyour remote control or intelligent accesskey if it is linked to a pre-set position.

Linking a Pre-Set Position to yourRemote Control or Intelligent AccessKey

Your vehicle can save the pre-set memorypositions for up to three remote controlsor intelligent access (IA) keys.

1. With the ignition on, move the memorypositions to the desired positions.

2. Press and hold the desired pre-setbutton for about five seconds. A chimewill sound after about two seconds.Continue holding until a second chimeis heard.

3. Within three seconds, press the lockbutton on the remote control you arelinking.

To unlink a remote control, follow thesame procedure – except in step 3, pressthe unlock button on the remote control.

Note: To stop seat movement during arecall, press any driver seat adjustmentcontrol, any of the memory buttons, or anymirror control switch.

Seat movement will also stop if you moveyour vehicle.

Note: If more than one linked remotecontrol or IA key is in range, the memoryfunction will move to the settings of thefirst key stored.

Easy Entry and Exit Function

If you enable the easy entry and exitfeature, it automatically moves the driverseat position rearward up to fivecentimeters when the transmissionselector lever is in position P and youremove the key or the keyless start ignitionis turned off.

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The driver seat will return to the previousposition when you put the key in theignition or the keyless start ignition isactivated.

You can turn off the easy entry and exitfeature by using the driver informationdisplay.

REAR SEATS

Note: Your vehicle may have splitseatbacks that you must fold individually.

Note: Make sure the center safety belt isunbuckled before folding the seatback.

To lower the seat back(s) from inside thevehicle, do the following:

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1. Pull the handle to release theseatback.

2. Push the seatback forward.

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3. Stow the safety belt in the stowageclip. This will prevent the safety beltfrom getting caught in the seat latch.

When raising the seat back(s), make sureyou hear the seat latch into place.

HEATED SEATS

Front Seats

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WARNING

People who are unable to feel painto their skin because of advanced

age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cordinjury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustionor other physical conditions, must exercisecare when using the heated seat. Theheated seat may cause burns even at lowtemperatures, especially if used for longperiods of time. Do not place anything onthe seat that insulates against heat, suchas a blanket or cushion. This may causethe heated seat to overheat. Do notpuncture the seat with pins, needles orother pointed objects. This may damagethe heating element which may cause theheated seat to overheat. An overheatedseat may cause serious personal injury.

Do not do the following:• Place heavy objects on the seat.• Operate the heated seat if water or any

other liquid is spilled on the seat. Allowthe seat to dry thoroughly.

• Operate the heated seats unless theengine is running. Doing so can causethe battery to lose charge.

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Touch the heated seat symbol to cyclethrough the various heat settings and off.Warmer settings are indicated by moreindicator lights.

Rear Heated Seats (If Equipped)

WARNING

Persons who are unable to feel painto the skin because of advanced

age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cordinjury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion,or other physical conditions, must exercisecare when using the seat heater. The seatheater may cause burns even at lowtemperatures, especially if used for longperiods of time. Do not place anything onthe seat that insulates against heat, suchas a blanket or cushion, because this maycause the seat heater to overheat. Do notpuncture the seat with pins, needles, orother pointed objects because this maydamage the heating element which maycause the seat heater to overheat. Anoverheated seat may cause seriouspersonal injury.

Note: Do not do the following:

• Place heavy objects on the seat.• Operate the seat heater if water or any

other liquid is spilled on the seat. Allowthe seat to dry thoroughly.

The rear seat heat controls are located onthe rear of the center console.

The heated seats only operate when theignition is on.

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• Press the heated seat symbol to cyclethrough the various heat settings andoff. Warmer settings are indicated bymore indicator lights.

• Press again to deactivate.

The heated seat module resets at everyignition run cycle. While the ignition is on,press the high or low heated seat switchto enable heating mode. When activated,they will turn off automatically when youturn the engine off.

VENTILATED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)

The ventilated seats will only functionwhen the engine is running.

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To operate the ventilated seats:

Press the ventilated seat symbol to cyclethrough the various cooling settings andoff. Cooler settings are indicated by moreindicator lights.

If the engine falls below 350 RPM whilethe ventilated seats are on, the feature willturn itself off and you will need toreactivate it.

Heated and ventilated seat air filterreplacement (if equipped)

Your vehicle is equipped with lifetime airfilters that are integrated with the seats.Regular maintenance or replacement isnot needed.

REAR SEAT ARMREST

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Fold the armrest down to use the armrestand cupholder. To open the storage lid,pull up on the latch located between thecupholders.

Armrest pass-through

Note: Do not exceed 80 pounds (36kilograms) of weight on the pass-throughdoor.

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Release the latch, then pull down on thedoor located in the back of the armrest.You can store cargo of a longer lengthsuch as skis or lumber.

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HomeLink Wireless Control System(If Equipped)

WARNING

Do not use the system with anygarage door opener that does not

have the safety stop and reverse featureas required by U.S. Federal SafetyStandards (this includes any garage dooropener manufactured before April 1, 1982).A garage door opener which cannot detectan object, signaling the door to stop andreverse, does not meet current federalsafety standards. Using a garage dooropener without these features increasesthe risk of serious injury or death.

Note: Make sure that the garage door andsecurity device are free from obstructionwhen you are programming. Do notprogram the system with the vehicle in thegarage.

Note: Make sure you keep the originalremote control transmitter for use in othervehicles as well as for future systemprogramming.

Note: We recommend that upon the saleor lease termination of your vehicle, youerase the programmed function buttonsfor security reasons. See Erasing thefunction button codes later in this section.

Note: You can program a maximum ofthree devices. To change or replace anyof the three devices after it has beeninitially programmed, you must first erasethe current settings. See Erasing thefunction button codes later in this section.

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The universal garage door openerreplaces the common hand-held garagedoor opener with a three-buttontransmitter that is integrated into thedriver’s sun visor.

The system includes two primary features,a garage door opener and a platform forremote activation of devices within thehome. As well as being programmed forgarage doors, the system transmitter canbe programmed to operate entry gateoperators, security systems, entry doorlocks and home or office lighting.

Additional system information can befound online at www.homelink.com or bycalling the toll-free help line on1-800-355-3515.

In-vehicle programming

This process is to program your hand-heldtransmitter and your in-vehicle HomeLinkbutton.

Note: Put a new battery in the hand-heldtransmitter. This will ensure quickertraining and accurate transmission of theradio-frequency signal.

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1. With your vehicle parked outside ofthe garage, turn your ignition to the onposition, but do not start your vehicle.

2. Hold your hand-held garage doortransmitter 1–3 inches (2–8centimeters) away from the HomeLinkbutton you want to program.

3. Using both hands, simultaneously,press and hold the desired HomeLinkbutton and the hand-held transmitterbutton. DO NOT release either oneuntil the HomeLink indicator lightflashes slowly and then rapidly. Whenthe indicator light flashes rapidly, bothbuttons may be released. The rapidflashing indicates successful training.

4. Press and hold the HomeLink buttonyou programmed for five seconds, thenrelease. You may need to do this twiceto activate the door. If your garagedoor does not operate, watch theHomeLink indicator light.

If the indicator light stays on, theprogramming is complete. SeeProgramming your garage door motorlater in this section.

If the indicator light flashes rapidly for 2seconds and then turns to a constant light,the HomeLink button is not programmedyet. Do the following:

Press and hold the HomeLink button whileyou press and release the hand-heldtransmitter button every 2 seconds. TheHomeLink indicator light will flash slowlyand then rapidly once the HomeLinkfunction button recognizes and acceptsthe hand-held transmitter’s radiofrequency signal.

After programming the HomeLink button,begin programming your garage dooropener motor.

Note: You may need a ladder to reach theunit and you may need to remove thecover or lamp lens on your garage dooropener.

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To program additional buttons, repeatSteps 1 – 4.

For questions or comments, please contactHomeLink at www.homelink.com or1-800-355-3515.

Programming your garage door openermotor

1. Press the learn button on the garagedoor opener motor and then you have30 seconds to complete the next twosteps.

2. Return to your vehicle.

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3. Press and hold the function button youwant to program for 2 seconds, thenrelease. Repeat this step. Dependingon your brand of garage door opener,you may need to repeat this sequencea third time.

Erasing the Function Button Codes

Note: You cannot erase individual buttons.

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1. Press and hold the outer two functionbuttons simultaneously forapproximately 20 seconds until theindicator lights above the buttons flashrapidly.

2. When the indicator lights flash, releasethe buttons. The codes for all buttonsare erased.

Reprogramming a Single Button

To program a device to a previouslytrained button, follow these steps:

1. Press and hold the desired button. DoNOT release the button.

2. The indicator light will begin to flashafter 20 seconds. Without releasingthe button, follow Step 1 in theProgramming section.

For questions or comments, contactHomeLink at www.homelink.com or1-800-355-3515.

Programming to a Genie Intellicode 2Garage Door Opener

Note: The Genie Intellicode 2 transmittermust already be programmed to operatewith the garage door opener.

Note: To program HomeLink to thetransmitter you must first put thetransmitter into programming mode.

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Red indicator lightA.

Green indicator lightB.

1. Press and hold one of the buttons onthe hand-held transmitter for 10seconds. The indicator light willchange from green to red and green.

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2. Press the same button twice to confirmthe change to programming mode. Ifdone properly the indicator light willappear red.

3. Hold the transmitter within 1–3 inches(2–8 centimeters) of the button on thevisor you want to program.

4. Press and hold both the programmedGenie button on the hand-heldtransmitter and the button you want toprogram. The indicator light on thevisor will flash rapidly when theprogramming is successful.

Note: The Genie transmitter will transmitfor up to 30 seconds. If HomeLink doesnot program within 30 seconds the Genietransmitter will need to be pressed again.If the Genie transmitter indicator lightdisplays green and red, release the buttonuntil the indicator light turns off beforepressing the button again.

Once HomeLink has been programmedsuccessfully, the Genie transmitter mustbe changed out of program mode. To dothis:

1. Press and hold the previouslyprogrammed Genie button on thehand-held transmitter for 10 seconds.The indicator light will change from redto red and green.

2. Press the same button twice to confirmthe change. If done correctly theindicator light will turn green.

Programming HomeLink to the GenieIntellicode Garage Door Opener Motor

Note: You may need a ladder to accessthe garage door opener motor.

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1. Press and hold the program button onthe garage door opener motor untilboth blue indicator lights turn on.

2. Release the program button. Only thesmaller round indicator light should beon.

3. Press and release the program button.The larger purple indicator light willflash.

Note: The next two steps must becompleted in 30 seconds.

4. Press and release the Genie Intellicode2 hand-held transmitter’s previouslyprogrammed button. Both indicatorlights on the garage door openermotor unit should now flash purple.

5. Press and hold the previouslyprogrammed button on the visor for 2seconds. Repeat this step up to 3 timesuntil the garage door moves.

Programming is now complete.

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Clearing a HomeLink Device

To erase programming from the threeHomeLink buttons press and hold the twoouter HomeLink buttons until the indicatorlight begins to flash. The indicator light willbegin flashing in 10 to 20 seconds, atwhich time both buttons should bereleased. Programming has now beenerased, and the indicator light should blinkslowly to indicate the device is in trainmode when any of the three HomeLinkbuttons are pressed.

FCC and RSS-210 Industry CanadaCompliance

This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules and with RSS-210 of IndustryCanada. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) this devicemay not cause harmful interference, and(2) this device must accept anyinterference received, includinginterference that may cause undesiredoperation.

Changes or modifications to your devicenot expressly approved by the partyresponsible for compliance can void theuser’s authority to operate the equipment.

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12 Volt DC Power Point

WARNING

Do not plug optional electricalaccessories into the cigar lighter

socket (if equipped). Improper use of thelighter can cause damage not covered byyour warranty, and can result in fire orserious injury.

Note: If used when the vehicle is notrunning, the battery will discharge. Theremay be insufficient power to restart yourvehicle.

Note: Do not insert objects other than anaccessory plug into the power point. Thiswill damage the outlet and blow the fuse.

Note: Do not hang any type of accessoryor accessory bracket from the plug.

Note: Do not use the power point over thevehicle capacity of 12 volt DC 180 wattsor a fuse may blow.

Note: Do not use the power point foroperating a cigar lighter element.

Note: Improper use of the power point cancause damage not covered by yourwarranty.

Note: Always keep the power point capsclosed when not in use.

Run the vehicle for full capacity use of thepower point. To prevent the battery fromdischarging accidentally:

• Do not use the power point longer thannecessary when the vehicle is notrunning.

• Do not leave devices plugged inovernight or when you park yourvehicle for extended periods.

Locations

Power points may be in the followinglocations:

• in the front of the center console• inside the center console storage bin• on the rear of the center console.

110 Volt AC Power Point (If Equipped)

WARNING

Do not keep electrical devicesplugged in the power point

whenever the device is not in use. Do notuse any extension cord with the 110 voltAC power point, since it will defeat thesafety protection design. Doing so mycause the power point to overload due topowering multiple devices that can reachbeyond the 150 watt load limit and couldresult in fire or serious injury.

Note: Keep the vehicle running to use thepower point.

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You can use the power point for poweringelectrical devices that require up to 150watts. It is on the rear of the centerconsole.

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When the indicator light, located on thepower point, is:• on — power point is ready to supply

power.• off — power point power supply is off;

ignition is not on.• flashing — power point is in fault mode.

The power point temporarily turns offpower if it exceeds the 150 watt limit. Itcan also switch to a fault mode if it detectsoverloading, overheating, or shortingconditions. For overloading and shortingconditions, unplug your device and switchthe ignition off then on. For an overheatingcondition, let the system cool off first.Switch the ignition off then on.

Do not use the power point for certainelectric devices, including:• Cathode ray tube type televisions• Motor loads, for example vacuum

cleaners, electric saws and otherelectric power tools, orcompressor-driven refrigerators

• Measuring devices which processprecise data, for example medicalequipment or measuring equipment

• Other appliances requiring anextremely stable power supply, forexample microcomputer-controlledelectric blankets or touch sensor lamps

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CENTER CONSOLE

Stow items in the cupholder carefully asitems may become loose during hardbraking, acceleration or collisions,including hot drinks which may spill.

Available console features include:

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Front storage bin with auxiliarypower point

A

CupholdersB

Storage compartment withauxiliary power point and mediahub

C

Auxiliary power point, 110 voltAC power point

D

OVERHEAD CONSOLE

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Press near the rear edge of the door toopen it.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

WARNINGSExtended idling at high enginespeeds can produce very high

temperatures in the engine and exhaustsystem, creating the risk of fire or otherdamage.

Do not park, idle or drive yourvehicle on dry grass or other dry

ground cover. The emission system heatsup the engine compartment and exhaustsystem, creating the risk of fire.

Do not start the engine in a closedgarage or in other enclosed areas.

Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always openthe garage door before you start theengine.

If you smell exhaust fumes insideyour vehicle, have your vehicle

checked by an authorized dealerimmediately. Do not drive your vehicle ifyou smell exhaust fumes.

If you disconnect the battery, your vehiclemay exhibit some unusual drivingcharacteristics for approximately 5 miles(8 kilometers) after you reconnect it. Thisis because the engine managementsystem must realign itself with the engine.You can disregard any unusual drivingcharacteristics during this period.

The powertrain control system meets allCanadian interference-causing equipmentstandard requirements regulating theimpulse electrical field or radio noise.

When you start the engine, avoid pressingthe accelerator pedal before and duringoperation. Only use the accelerator pedalwhen you have difficulty starting theengine.

KEYLESS STARTING

Note: The keyless starting system may notfunction if the key is close to metal objectsor electronic devices such as cellularphones.

Note: A valid key must be located insideyour vehicle to switch the ignition on andstart the engine.

Note: When locking your vehicle, anyremote controls left inside the vehicle maybecome disabled. A message may appearin the information display indicating thatthere is no key detected if you try to startthe engine. Press the unlock button on theremote control to enable it, and then startthe engine.

Ignition Modes

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Off: Turns the ignition off.

• Without applying the brake pedal,press and release the button oncewhen the ignition is in the on mode, orwhen the engine is running but thevehicle is not moving.

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Accessory: Allows some electricalaccessories to operate while the engineis not running.

On: All electrical circuits are operationaland the warning lamps and indicatorsilluminate.

• Without applying the brake pedal,press and release the button oncefrom accessory mode.

• Without applying the brake pedal,press and release the button twicefrom off mode.

Start: Starts the engine.

• Press the brake pedal, and then pressthe button for any length of time. Anindicator light on the button illuminateswhen the ignition is on and when theengine starts.

STARTING A GASOLINE ENGINE

When you start the engine, the idle speedincreases, this helps to warm up theengine. If the engine idle speed does notslow down automatically, have yourvehicle checked by an authorized dealer.

Before starting the engine, check thefollowing:• Make sure all occupants have fastened

their safety belts.• Make sure the headlamps and

electrical accessories are off.• Make sure the parking brake is on.• Put the transmission in P.

Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.

1. Fully press the brake pedal.

2. Press the button.

The system does not function if:• The key frequencies are jammed.• The key battery has no charge.

If you are unable to start the engine, dothe following:

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1. Remove the rubber covering (A) in thecupholder. Place the remote in thebackup slot (B) at the bottom of thecupholder.

2. With the key in this position, press thebrake pedal, then the START button toswitch the ignition on and start yourvehicle.

Fast Restart

The fast restart feature allows you torestart the engine within 20 seconds ofswitching it off, even if a valid key is notpresent.

Within 20 seconds of switching the engineoff, press the brake pedal and press thebutton. After 20 seconds have expired,you can no longer restart the enginewithout the key present inside yourvehicle.

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Once the engine has started, it remainsrunning until you press the button, even ifthe system does not detect a valid key. Ifyou open and close a door while theengine is running, the system searches fora valid key. You cannot restart the engineif the system does not detect a valid keywithin 20 seconds.

Failure to Start

If you cannot start the engine after threeattempts, wait 10 seconds and follow thisprocedure:

1. Fully press the brake pedal.

2. Fully press the accelerator pedal andhold it there.

3. Start the engine.

Note: You can crank the engine for a totalof 60 seconds (without the engine starting)before the starting system temporarilydisables. The 60 seconds does not haveto be all at once. For example, if you crankthe engine three times for 20 secondseach time, without the engine starting, youreached the 60-second time limit. Amessage appears in the informationdisplay alerting you that you exceededthe cranking time. You cannot attempt tostart the engine for at least 15 minutes.After 15 minutes, you are limited to a15-second engine cranking time. You needto wait 60 minutes before you can crankthe engine for 60 seconds again.

Automatic Engine Shutdown

If your vehicle is equipped with a keylessignition, it has a feature that automaticallyshuts down the engine if it has been idlingfor an extended period. The ignition alsoturns off in order to save battery power.Before the engine shuts down, a messageappears in the information display showinga timer counting down from 30 seconds.If you do not intervene within 30 seconds,the engine shuts down. Another messageappears in the information display toinform you that the engine has shut downin order to save fuel. Start your vehicle asyou normally do.

Automatic Engine Shutdown Override

Note: You cannot permanently switch offthe automatic engine shutdown feature.When you switch it off temporarily, it turnson at the next ignition cycle.

You can stop the engine shutdown, orreset the timer, at any point before the30-second countdown has expired bydoing any of the following:

• You can reset the timer by interactingwith your vehicle (such as pressing thebrake pedal or accelerator pedal).

• You can temporarily switch off theshutdown feature any time the ignitionis on (for the current ignition cycleonly). Use the information display todo so. See Information Displays(page 96).

• During the countdown before engineshutdown, you are prompted to pressOK or RESET (depending on your typeof information display) to temporarilyswitch the feature off (for the currentignition cycle only).

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Stopping the Engine When YourVehicle is Stationary

1. Put the transmission in position P.

2. Press the button once.

3. Apply the parking brake.

Note: This switches off the ignition, allelectrical circuits, warning lamps andindicators.

Note: If the engine is idling for 30 minutes,the ignition and engine automatically shutdown.

Stopping the Engine When YourVehicle is Moving

WARNING

Switching off the engine when thevehicle is still moving will result in a

loss of brake and steering assistance. Thesteering will not lock, but higher effort willbe required. When the ignition is switchedoff, some electrical circuits, warning lampsand indicators may also be off.

1. Put the transmission in position N anduse the brakes to bring your vehicle toa safe stop.

2. When your vehicle has stopped, putthe transmission in position P.

3. Press and hold the button for onesecond, or press it three times withintwo seconds.

4. Apply the parking brake.

Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes

WARNING

If you smell exhaust fumes insideyour vehicle, have your vehicle

checked by your authorized dealerimmediately. Do not drive your vehicle ifyou smell exhaust fumes. Carbonmonoxide is present in exhaust fumes.Take precautions to avoid its dangerouseffects.

Important Ventilating Information

If you stop your vehicle and the leave theengine idling for long periods, werecommend that you do one of thefollowing:

• Open the windows at least 1 inch (2.5centimeters)

• Set your climate control to outside air.

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)

WARNINGSFailure to follow engine block heaterinstructions could result in property

damage or serious personal injury.

Do not use your heater withungrounded electrical systems or

two-pronged adapters. There is a risk ofelectrical shock.

Note: The heater is most effective whenoutdoor temperatures are below 0°F(-18°C).

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The heater acts as a starting aid bywarming the engine coolant. This allowsthe climate control system to respondquickly. The equipment includes a heaterelement (installed in the engine block) anda wire harness. You can connect thesystem to a grounded 120-volt ACelectrical source.

We recommend that you do the followingfor a safe and correct operation:• Use a 16-gauge outdoor extension

cord that is product certified byUnderwriter’s Laboratory (UL) orCanadian Standards Association (CSA).This extension cord must be suitablefor use outdoors, in cold temperatures,and be clearly marked Suitable for Usewith Outdoor Appliances. Do not usean indoor extension cord outdoors.This could result in an electric shockor become a fire hazard.

• Use as short an extension cord aspossible.

• Do not use multiple extension cords.• Make sure that when in operation, the

extension cord plug and heater cordplug connections are free and clear ofwater. This could cause an electricshock or fire.

• Make sure your vehicle is parked in aclean area, clear of combustibles.

• Make sure the heater, heater cord andextension cord are firmly connected.

• Check for heat anywhere in theelectrical hookup once the system hasbeen operating for approximately 30minutes.

• Make sure the system is unpluggedand properly stowed before drivingyour vehicle. Make sure the protectivecover seals the prongs of the blockheater cord plug when not in use.

• Make sure the heater system ischecked for proper operation beforewinter.

Using the Engine Block Heater

Make sure the receptacle terminals areclean and dry prior to use. Clean them witha dry cloth if necessary.

The heater uses 0.4 to 1.0 kilowatt-hoursof energy per hour of use. The systemdoes not have a thermostat. It achievesmaximum temperature after approximatelythree hours of operation. Using the heaterlonger than three hours does not improvesystem performance and unnecessarilyuses electricity.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNINGSDo not overfill the fuel tank. Thepressure in an overfilled tank may

cause leakage and lead to fuel spray andfire.

The fuel system may be underpressure. If you hear a hissing sound

near the fuel filler door (Easy Fuel caplessfuel system), do not refuel until the soundstops. Otherwise, fuel may spray out,which could cause serious personal injury.

Automotive fuels can cause seriousinjury or death if misused or

mishandled.

The flow of fuel through a fuel pumpnozzle can produce static electricity,

which can cause a fire if fuel is pumpedinto an ungrounded fuel container.

Fuel ethanol and gasoline maycontain benzene, which is a

cancer-causing agent.

When refueling always shut theengine off and never allow sparks or

open flames near the filler neck. Neversmoke or use a cell phone while refueling.Fuel vapor is extremely hazardous undercertain conditions. Avoid inhaling excessfumes.

Observe the following guidelines whenhandling automotive fuel:

• Extinguish all smoking materials andany open flames before refueling yourvehicle.

• Always turn off the vehicle beforerefueling.

• Automotive fuels can be harmful orfatal if swallowed. Fuel such asgasoline is highly toxic and ifswallowed can cause death orpermanent injury. If fuel is swallowed,call a physician immediately, even ifno symptoms are immediatelyapparent. The toxic effects of fuel maynot be visible for hours.

• Avoid inhaling fuel vapors. Inhaling toomuch fuel vapor of any kind can leadto eye and respiratory tract irritation.In severe cases, excessive orprolonged breathing of fuel vapor cancause serious illness and permanentinjury.

• Avoid getting fuel liquid in your eyes.If fuel is splashed in the eyes, removecontact lenses (if worn), flush withwater for 15 minutes and seek medicalattention. Failure to seek propermedical attention could lead topermanent injury.

• Fuels can also be harmful if absorbedthrough the skin. If fuel is splashed onthe skin, clothing or both, promptlyremove contaminated clothing andwash skin thoroughly with soap andwater. Repeated or prolonged skincontact with fuel liquid or vapor causesskin irritation.

• Be particularly careful if you are taking“Antabuse” or other forms of disulfiramfor the treatment of alcoholism.Breathing gasoline vapors, or skincontact could cause an adversereaction. In sensitive individuals,

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serious personal injury or sickness mayresult. If fuel is splashed on the skin,promptly wash skin thoroughly withsoap and water. Consult a physicianimmediately if you experience anadverse reaction.

FUEL QUALITY

Note: We recommend that you use onlyhigh quality fuel without additives or otherengine treatments.

Choosing the Right Fuel

Note: Use of any fuel other than thoserecommended may cause powertraindamage, a loss of vehicle performanceand repairs may not be covered underwarranty.

If your vehicle is not a flexible fuel vehicle,then only use unleaded fuel or unleadedfuel blended with a maximum of 15%ethanol. Do not use fuel ethanol (E85),diesel fuel, fuel methanol, leaded fuel orany other fuel because it could damageor impair the emission control system.

The use of leaded fuel is prohibited by law.

Your vehicle was not designed to use fuelor fuel additives with metallic compounds,including manganese-based additives.

Octane Recommendations

Regular unleaded gasoline with a pump(R+M)/2 octane rating of 87 isrecommended. Some fuel stations offerfuels posted as regular with an octanerating below 87, particularly in high altitudeareas. Fuels with octane levels below 87are not recommended. Premium fuel willprovide improved performance and isrecommended for severe duty use suchas trailer tow.

Do not be concerned if your enginesometimes knocks lightly. However, if itknocks heavily while you are using fuelwith the recommended octane rating, seeyour authorized dealer to prevent anyengine damage.

RUNNING OUT OF FUEL

Avoid running out of fuel because thissituation may have an adverse effect onpowertrain components.

If you have run out of fuel:

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• You may need to cycle the ignitionfrom off to on several times afterrefueling to allow the fuel system topump the fuel from the tank to theengine. On restarting, cranking timewill take a few seconds longer thannormal. With keyless ignition, just startthe engine. Crank time will be longerthan usual.

• Normally, adding 1 gallon (3.8 liters) offuel is enough to restart the engine. Ifthe vehicle is out of fuel and on a steepgrade, more than 1 gallon (3.8 liters)may be required.

• The service engine soon indicator maycome on. For more information on theservice engine soon indicator, SeeWarning Lamps and Indicators (page92).

Refilling With a Portable FuelContainer

WARNINGSDo not insert the nozzle of portablefuel containers or aftermarket

funnels into the capless fuel system. Thiscould damage the fuel system and its seal,and may cause fuel to run onto the groundinstead of filling the tank, which couldresult in serious personal injury.

Do not try to pry open or push openthe capless fuel system with foreign

objects. This could damage the fuelsystem and its seal and cause injury to youor others.

Note: Do not use aftermarket funnels; theywill not work with the capless fuel systemand can damage it. The included fuelfunnel has been specially designed towork safely with your vehicle.

When filling the vehicle’s fuel tank from aportable fuel container, use the funnelincluded with the vehicle.

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1. Locate the portable funnel that comeswith your vehicle. The funnel is locatedbehind the left-hand side rear seat,under the carpet. Fold down theleft-hand side rear seat back. Pull backthe piece of carpet to access thefunnel.

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3. Fill the vehicle with fuel from theportable fuel container.

4. When done, clean the funnel orproperly dispose of it. Extra funnelscan be purchased from yourauthorized dealer if you choose todispose of the funnel.

REFUELING

WARNINGSFuel vapor burns violently and a fuelfire can cause severe injuries.

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WARNINGSRead and follow all the instructionson the pump island.

Switch off your engine when you arerefueling.

Do not smoke if you are near fuel orrefueling your vehicle.

Keep sparks, flames and smokingmaterials away from fuel.

Stay outside your vehicle and do notleave the fuel pump unattended

when refueling your vehicle. This is againstthe law in some places.

Keep children away from the fuelpump; never let children pump fuel.

Do not use personal electronicdevices while refueling.

Use the following guidelines to avoidelectrostatic charge build-up when fillingan ungrounded fuel container:

• Place approved fuel container on theground.

• Do not fill a fuel container while it is inyour vehicle (including the cargo area).

• Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contactwith the fuel container while filling.

• Do not use a device that would holdthe fuel pump handle in the fill position.

Easy Fuel™ Capless Fuel System

WARNING

The fuel system may be underpressure. If you hear a hissing sound

near the fuel filler door, do not refuel untilthe sound stops. Otherwise, fuel may sprayout, which could cause serious personalinjury.

When fueling your vehicle:

1. Put the vehicle in position P and switchthe ignition off.

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2. Press the center-rear edge of the fuelfiller door and release to open.

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Note: Hold the handle of the fuel fillernozzle higher while you insert the nozzlefor easier access.

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3. Slowly insert the fuel filler nozzle fullyinto the fuel system to open bothdoors. Leave the nozzle fully inserteduntil you have stopped pumping fuel.

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Note: Allow about five to ten seconds afterpumping fuel before removing the fuelfiller nozzle. This allows residual fuel todrain back into the fuel tank and not spillonto the vehicle.

4. After you have stopped pumping fuel,slowly remove the fuel filler nozzle.

Note: A fuel spillage concern may occurif overfilling the fuel tank. Do not overfillthe tank to the point that the fuel is ableto bypass the fuel filler nozzle. Theoverfilled fuel may run down the drainlocated below and in front of the fuel fillerdoor.

5. To close the fuel filler door, press thecenter-rear edge of the fuel filler doorand then release. The fuel door willlatch closed.

If the fuel fill inlet did not close properly, aCheck Fuel Fill Inlet message may appearon the instrument cluster.

At the next opportunity, do the following:

1. Safely pull off the road.

2. Put the vehicle in position P and switchthe ignition off.

3. Open the fuel filler door and removeany visible debris from the fuel fillopening.

4. Insert the fuel fill nozzle, or the fuel fillfunnel provided with the vehicle,several times to allow the inlet to closeproperly. This will dislodge any debrispreventing the inlet from sealing.

If this action corrects the problem, themessage may not reset immediately. Itmay take several driving cycles for themessage to turn off. A driving cycleconsists of an engine start-up (after fouror more hours with the engine off) followedby city or highway driving. Continuing todrive with the message on may cause theservice engine soon lamp to turn on aswell.

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Note: The amount of usable fuel in theempty reserve varies and should not berelied upon to increase driving range.When refueling your vehicle after the fuelgauge indicates empty, you might not beable to refuel the full amount of theadvertised capacity of the fuel tank dueto the empty reserve still present in thetank.

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Empty reserve is the amount of fuelremaining in the tank after the fuel gaugeindicates empty. Do not rely on this fuelfor driving. The usable capacity of the fueltank is the amount of fuel that can be putinto the tank after the gauge indicatesempty. The advertised capacity is the totalfuel tank size – it is the combined usablecapacity plus the empty reserve.

Filling the Tank

For consistent results when filling the fueltank:

• Turn the ignition off before fueling; aninaccurate reading results if the engineis left running.

• Use the same fill rate(low-medium-high) each time the tankis filled.

• Allow no more than two automaticclick-offs when filling.

Results are most accurate when the fillingmethod is consistent.

Calculating Fuel Economy

Do not measure fuel economy during thefirst 1000 miles (1600 kilometers) of driving(this is your engine’s break-in period); amore accurate measurement is obtainedafter 2000 miles - 3000 miles (3200kilometers - 4800 kilometers). Also, fuelexpense, frequency of fill ups or fuelgauge readings are not accurate ways tomeasure fuel economy.

1. Fill the fuel tank completely and recordthe initial odometer reading.

2. Each time you fill the tank, record theamount of fuel added.

3. After at least three to five tank fill ups,fill the fuel tank and record the currentodometer reading.

4. Subtract your initial odometer readingfrom the current odometer reading.

5. Calculate fuel economy by dividingmiles traveled by gallons used (ForMetric: Multiply liters used by 100, thendivide by kilometers traveled).

Keep a record for at least one month andrecord the type of driving (city or highway).This provides an accurate estimate of thevehicle’s fuel economy under currentdriving conditions. Additionally, keepingrecords during summer and winter showhow temperature impacts fuel economy.In general, lower temperatures mean lowerfuel economy.

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM

WARNINGSDo not park, idle, or drive yourvehicle in dry grass or other dry

ground cover. The emission system heatsup the engine compartment and exhaustsystem, which can start a fire.

Exhaust leaks may result in entry ofharmful and potentially lethal fumes

into the passenger compartment. If yousmell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle,have your dealer inspect your vehicleimmediately. Do not drive if you smellexhaust fumes.

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Your vehicle is equipped with variousemission control components and acatalytic converter that will enable yourvehicle to comply with applicable exhaustemission standards. To make sure that thecatalytic converter and other emissioncontrol components continue to workproperly:

• Use only the specified fuel listed.• Avoid running out of fuel.• Do not turn off the ignition while your

vehicle is moving, especially at highspeeds.

• Have the items listed in scheduledmaintenance information performedaccording to the specified schedule.

The scheduled maintenance items listedin scheduled maintenance information areessential to the life and performance ofyour vehicle and to its emissions system.

If you use parts other than Ford, Motorcraftor Ford-authorized parts for maintenancereplacements, or for service ofcomponents affecting emission control,such non-Ford parts should be theequivalent to genuine Ford MotorCompany parts in performance anddurability.

Illumination of the service engine soonindicator, charging system warning lightor the temperature warning light, fluidleaks, strange odors, smoke or loss ofengine power could indicate that theemission control system is not workingproperly.

An improperly operating or damagedexhaust system may allow exhaust to enterthe vehicle. Have a damaged orimproperly operating exhaust systeminspected and repaired immediately.

Do not make any unauthorized changesto your vehicle or engine. By law, vehicleowners and anyone who manufactures,repairs, services, sells, leases, tradesvehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehiclesare not permitted to intentionally removean emission control device or prevent itfrom working. Information about yourvehicle’s emission system is on the VehicleEmission Control Information Decal locatedon or near the engine. This decal also listsengine displacement

Please consult your warranty informationfor complete details.

On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)

Your vehicle is equipped with an on-boarddiagnostics system (OBD-II) that monitorsthe engine’s emission control system. Thissystem protects the environment byensuring that your vehicle continues tomeet government emission standards. TheOBD-II system also assists your authorizeddealer in properly servicing your vehicle.

When the service engine soonindicator illuminates, the OBD-IIsystem has detected a

malfunction. Temporary malfunctions maycause the service engine soon indicatorto illuminate.

Examples of temporary malfunctions are:

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• the vehicle has run out of fuel—theengine may misfire or run poorly

• poor fuel quality or water in thefuel—the engine may misfire or runpoorly

• the fuel fill inlet may not have beenproperly closed See Refueling (page147).

• driving through deep water—theelectrical system may be wet.

You can correct these temporarymalfunctions by filling the fuel tank withgood quality fuel, properly closing the fuelfill inlet or letting the electrical system dryout. After three driving cycles withoutthese or any other temporary malfunctionspresent, the service engine soon indicatorshould stay off the next time you start theengine. A driving cycle consists of a coldengine startup followed by mixedcity/highway driving. No additional vehicleservice is required.

If the service engine soon indicatorremains on, have your vehicle serviced atthe first available opportunity. Althoughsome malfunctions detected by the OBD-IImay not have symptoms that are apparent,continued driving with the service enginesoon indicator on can result in increasedemissions, lower fuel economy, reducedengine and transmission smoothness, andlead to more costly repairs.

Readiness forInspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing

Some state/provincial and localgovernments may haveInspection/Maintenance (I/M) programs toinspect the emission control equipmenton your vehicle. Failure to pass thisinspection could prevent you from gettinga vehicle registration.

If the service engine soonindicator is on or the bulb doesnot work, you may need to have

the vehicle serviced. See On-BoardDiagnostics (OBD-II).

Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test ifthe service engine soon indicator is on ornot working properly (bulb is burned out),or if the OBD-II system has determinedthat some of the emission control systemshave not been properly checked. In thiscase, your vehicle is not ready for I/Mtesting.

If the vehicle’s engine or transmission hasjust been serviced, or the battery hasrecently run down or been replaced, theOBD-II system may indicate that thevehicle is not ready for I/M testing. Todetermine if the vehicle is ready for I/Mtesting, turn the ignition key to the onposition for 15 seconds without crankingthe engine. If the service engine soonindicator blinks eight times, it means thatthe vehicle is not ready for I/M testing; ifthe service engine soon indicator stays onsolid, it means that the vehicle is ready forI/M testing.

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The OBD-II system monitors the emissioncontrol system during normal driving. Acomplete check may take several days. Ifthe vehicle is not ready for I/M testing, youmay need to perform the following drivingcycle consisting of mixed city and highwaydriving:

Drive on an expressway or highway for asteady 15 minutes, followed by 20 minutesof stop-and-go driving with at least four30-second idle periods.

Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eighthours without starting the engine. Then,start the engine and complete the abovedriving cycle. The engine must warm upto its normal operating temperature. Oncestarted, do not turn off the engine until theabove driving cycle is complete. If thevehicle is still not ready for I/M testing, youwill have to repeat the above driving cycle.

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

WARNINGSAlways set the parking brake fullyand make sure your vehicle is in P

(Park). Turn the ignition off whenever youleave your vehicle.

Do not apply the brake pedal andaccelerator pedal simultaneously.

Applying both pedals simultaneously formore than three seconds will limit enginerpm, which may result in difficultymaintaining speed in traffic and could leadto serious injury.

Push Button Shift Transmission

Your vehicle is equipped with an electronictransmission. The shift buttons are locatedon the instrument panel next to theMyLincoln Touch™ system. The gears areselected by pressing and releasing thePRNDS buttons.

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Every time a gear is selected, the selectedbutton will light up. You will also see thegear selected appear in the instrumentcluster.

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Understanding the Positions of yourElectronic Transmission

Note: Always come to a complete stopbefore putting your vehicle into and outof P (Park).

Putting your vehicle in gear:

1. Fully press down the brake pedal.

2. Press and release the button on theinstrument panel of the gear you wantto select.

3. The gearshift button you select willilluminate and the selected gear willappear in the instrument cluster.

4. Release the brake pedal and yourtransmission will remain in the selectedgear.

Note: If you attempt to leave your vehiclewhile it is in gear, the vehicle willautomatically shift into P (Park). Safety beltand door monitors determine your intentand make the shift for you. During thistime, a Transmission not in Park messagewill appear in the information displayscreen prompting you to make the shift.

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Note: To put your vehicle in gear with thedoor open, perform steps 1-4. See theAutomatic Return to Park section in thischapter for more information on thisfeature.

P (Park)

With the transmission in P (Park), yourvehicle locks the transmission andprevents the front wheels from turning.Always come to a complete stop beforeputting your vehicle into and out of P(Park). An audible chime sounds once youselect P (Park).

When the ignition is turned off, the vehiclewill automatically shift into P (Park). If theignition is turned off while the vehicle ismoving, it will first shift into N (Neutral) untila slow enough speed is reached. Thevehicle will then shift into P (Park)automatically.

Automatic Return to Park

Note: This feature will not operate whenyour vehicle is in Stay in Neutral mode orneutral tow.

Your vehicle has a safety feature that willautomatically shift your vehicle into P(Park) when any of the following conditionsoccur:

• You turn the ignition off• You open the driver's door with your

safety belt unlatched• Your safety belt is unlatched while the

driver's door is open

If you turn the ignition off while yourvehicle is moving, your vehicle will firstshift into N (Neutral) until it slows downenough to shift into P (Park) automatically.

Note: If you have waited an extendedperiod of time, (2-15 minutes) beforestarting your vehicle, unlatching yoursafety belt will cause this feature toactivate, even with the driver's doorclosed.

Note: This feature may not work properlyif the door ajar switch is malfunctioning. Ifyour door ajar indicator does notilluminate when you open the driver’s dooror the indicator illuminates with the driver’sdoor closed. See your authorized dealer.

R (Reverse)

With the transmission in R (Reverse), yourvehicle will move backward. Always cometo a complete stop before shifting into andout of R (Reverse).

N (Neutral)

With the transmission in N (Neutral), youcan start your vehicle and it is free to roll.Hold the brake pedal down while in thisposition.

Stay in Neutral mode

Stay in Neutral mode allows your vehicleto stay in N (Neutral) when you exit thevehicle. Your vehicle must be stationaryto enter this mode.

To enter Stay in Neutral mode:

1. Press the N (Neutral) button on yourshifter assembly.

2. The message Press N to enter Stay inNeutral mode will appear in yourinformation display screen.

3. Press the N (Neutral) button again toenter Stay in Neutral mode.

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The message Stay in Neutral modeengaged will appear in your informationdisplay screen when your vehicle hasentered Stay in Neutral mode.

Note: During this mode the N button willflash continuously and your instrumentcluster will display N as the selected gear.

Exiting Stay in Neutral mode

To disable Stay in Neutral mode selectanother gear. See the Putting the Vehiclein Gear for instructions on how to do this.

Entering a Carwash

Note: Always put your vehicle in Stay inNeutral mode when entering an automaticcar wash. Failure to do this could result invehicle damage not covered by warranty.

D (Drive)

The normal driving position for the bestfuel economy.

S (Sport)

Putting the vehicle in S (Sport):

• Provides additional engine braking andextends lower gear operation toenhance performance for uphill climbs,hilly terrain or mountainous areas. Thiswill increase engine RPM duringengine braking

• Provides additional lower gearoperation through the automatictransmission shift strategy

• Provides gear selection more quicklyand at higher engine speeds

SelectShift Automatic™ Transmission

Your SelectShift Automatic transmissiongives you the ability to change gearsmanually.

Paddle Shifters

With your vehicle in D (Drive), the paddleshifters provide temporary manual control.They allow you the ability to shift gearsquickly, without taking your hands off thesteering wheel.

You can achieve extensive manual controlby pressing the S (Sport) button.

• Pull the right paddle (+) to upshift.• Pull the left paddle (–) to downshift.

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Upshift to the recommended shift speedsaccording to the following chart:

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Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel economy)

mph (km/h)Gear Upshift

ToFrom

15 mph (24 km/h)21

25 mph (40 km/h)32

40 mph (64 km/h)43

45 mph (72 km/h)54

50 mph (80 km/h)65

The instrument cluster will display yourcurrently selected gear.

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The transmission will automatically upshiftif your engine speed is too high ordownshift if your engine speed is too low.

Note: The system will stay in manualcontrol until you make another shift buttonselection. For example, D (Drive).

Brake-Shift Interlock Override

WARNINGSDo not drive your vehicle until youverify that the brake lamps are

working.

WARNINGS

When doing this procedure, you willbe taking the vehicle out of park

which means the vehicle can roll freely.To avoid unwanted vehicle movement,always fully set the parking brake prior todoing this procedure. Use wheel chocksif appropriate.

If the parking brake is fully released,but the brake warning lamp remains

illuminated, the brakes may not be workingproperly. See your authorized dealer.

Note: See your authorized dealer as soonas possible if this procedure is used.

Note: For some markets this feature isdisabled.

Note: This feature will only function if your12-volt battery has power.

Use the brake-shift interlock override tomove your transmission from the parkposition in the event of an electricalmalfunction or if your vehicle has a deadbattery.

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1. Apply the parking brake and turn yourignition off before performing thisprocedure.

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2. Locate your brake-shift interlockaccess slot. The slot is located belowthe media hub, in your center consolestorage bin. The access slot does nothave a label.

Note: Make sure that you correctly identifythe access hole as not to damage themedia hub.

3. Using a tool, press and hold the brakeshift interlock switch. The shift buttonson the instrument panel will flash whenyour vehicle is in override mode.

4. With the override switch still held,press the N (Neutral button) to shiftfrom park.

5. Release the override button.

6. Your vehicle will remain in Stay inNeutral mode for wrecker towingpurposes or can be shifted to thedesired gear and driven (if possible).

7. Release the parking brake.

Automatic Transmission AdaptiveLearning

This feature increases durability andprovides consistent shift feel over the lifeof your vehicle. A new vehicle ortransmission may have firm or soft shifts.This operation will not affect function ordurability of your transmission and isnormal. Over time, the adaptive learningprocess will fully update transmissionoperation. Additionally, the strategy mustbe relearned whenever the battery isdisconnected or a new battery is installed.

If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud orSnow

Note: Do not rock your vehicle if yourengine is not at normal operatingtemperature or damage to yourtransmission may occur.

Note: Do not rock your vehicle for morethan a minute or damage to yourtransmission and tires may occur, or yourengine may overheat.

If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow,you can help rock your vehicle out byshifting between forward and reversegears, stopping between shifts in a steadypattern. Press lightly on the accelerator ineach gear.

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USING ALL-WHEEL DRIVE

All-wheel drive uses all four wheels topower the vehicle. This increases traction,enabling you to drive over terrain and roadconditions that a conventional two-wheeldrive vehicle cannot. The AWD system isactive all the time and requires no inputfrom the operator.

Note: Your AWD vehicle is not intendedfor off-road use. The AWD feature givesyour vehicle some limited off-roadcapabilities in which driving surfaces arerelatively level, obstruction-free andotherwise similar to normal on-road drivingconditions. Operating your vehicle underother than those conditions could subjectthe vehicle to excessive stress which mightresult in damage which is not coveredunder your warranty.

Note: A warning message will bedisplayed in the information display whenan AWD system fault is present SeeInformation Messages (page 100). AnAWD system fault will cause the AWDsystem to default to front-wheel drive onlymode. When this warning message isdisplayed, have your vehicle serviced atan authorized dealer

Note: A warning message will bedisplayed in the information display if theAWD system has overheated SeeInformation Messages (page 100). Thiscondition may occur if the vehicle wasoperated in extreme conditions withexcessive wheel slip, such as deep sand.To resume normal AWD function as soonas possible, stop the vehicle in a safelocation and stop the engine for at least10 minutes. After the engine has beenrestarted and the AWD system hasadequately cooled, the warning messagewill turn off and normal AWD function willreturn.

Do not use a spare tire of a different sizeother than the tire provided. If themini-spare tire is installed, the AWD systemmay disable automatically and enterfront-wheel drive only mode to protectdriveline components. This condition willbe indicated by a warning in theinformation display See InformationMessages (page 100). If there is a warningmessage in the information display fromusing the spare tire, this indicator shouldturn off after reinstalling the repaired orreplaced normal road tire and cycling theignition off and on. It is recommended toreinstall the repaired or replaced road tireas soon as possible. Major dissimilar tiresizes between the front and rear axlescould cause the AWD system to stopfunctioning and default to front-wheel driveor damage the AWD system.

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Driving In Special Conditions WithAll-Wheel Drive (AWD)

AWD vehicles are equipped for driving onsand, snow, mud and rough roads andhave operating characteristics that aresomewhat different from conventionalvehicles, both on and off the highway.

Under severe operating conditions, theA/C may cycle on and off to protectoverheating of the engine.

Basic operating principles in specialconditions

• Drive slower in strong crosswindswhich can affect the normal steeringcharacteristics of your vehicle.

• Be extremely careful when driving onpavement made slippery by loosesand, water, gravel, snow or ice.

If Your Vehicle Goes Off the Edge of thePavement

• If your vehicle goes off the edge of thepavement, slow down, but avoidsevere brake application, ease thevehicle back onto the pavement onlyafter reducing your speed. Do not turnthe steering wheel too sharply whilereturning to the road surface.

• It may be safer to stay on the apron orshoulder of the road and slow downgradually before returning to thepavement. You may lose control if youdo not slow down or if you turn thesteering wheel too sharply or abruptly.

• It often may be less risky to strike smallobjects, such as highway reflectors,with minor damage to your vehiclerather than attempt a sudden return tothe pavement which could cause thevehicle to slide sideways out of controlor rollover. Remember, your safety andthe safety of others should be yourprimary concern.

If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck

WARNINGSAlways set the parking brake fullyand make sure the transmission is in

P (Park). Turn the ignition to the lockposition or turn the vehicle off using thestart/stop button and remove the keywhenever you leave your vehicle.

If the parking brake is fully released,but the brake warning lamp remains

illuminated, the brakes may not be workingproperly. See your authorized dealer.

Do not spin the wheels at over 35mph (56 km/h). The tires may fail and

injure a passenger or bystander.

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Note: Do not rock the vehicle if the engineis not at normal operating temperature ordamage to the transmission may occur.

Note: Do not rock the vehicle for morethan a few minutes or damage to thetransmission and tires may occur or theengine may overheat.

If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snowit may be rocked out by shifting betweenforward and reverse gears, stoppingbetween shifts, in a steady pattern. Presslightly on the accelerator in each gear.

If your vehicle is equipped withAdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control™,it may be beneficial to disengage theAdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control™system while attempting to rock thevehicle.

Emergency Maneuvers

• In an unavoidable emergency situationwhere a sudden sharp turn must bemade, remember to avoid"over-driving" your vehicle (i.e., turnthe steering wheel only as rapidly andas far as required to avoid theemergency). Excessive steering willresult in less vehicle control, not more.Additionally, smooth variations of theaccelerator and/or brake pedalpressure should be utilized if changesin vehicle speed are called for. Avoid

abrupt steering, acceleration orbraking which could result in anincreased risk of loss of vehicle control,vehicle rollover and/or personal injury.Use all available road surface to returnthe vehicle to a safe direction of travel.

• In the event of an emergency stop,avoid skidding the tires and do notattempt any sharp steering wheelmovements.

• If the vehicle goes from one type ofsurface to another (i.e., from concreteto gravel) there will be a change in theway the vehicle responds to amaneuver (steering, acceleration orbraking). Again, avoid these abruptinputs.

Sand

When driving over sand, try to keep all fourwheels on the most solid area of the trail.Avoid reducing the tire pressures but shiftto a lower gear and drive steadily throughthe terrain. Apply the accelerator slowlyand avoid spinning the wheels.

Do not drive your AWD vehicle in deepsand. This will cause the AWD system tooverheat. After the system has cooleddown, normal AWD function will return.

Under severe operating conditions, theA/C may cycle on and off to protectoverheating of the engine.

Avoid excessive speed because vehiclemomentum can work against you andcause the vehicle to become stuck to thepoint that assistance may be required fromanother vehicle. Remember, you may beable to back out the way you came if youproceed with caution.

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Mud and Water

If you must drive through high water, driveslowly. Traction or brake capability maybe limited.

When driving through water, determinethe depth; avoid water higher than thebottom of the wheel rims (for cars) or thebottom of the hubs (for trucks) (if possible)and proceed slowly. If the ignition systemgets wet, the vehicle may stall.

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Once through water, always try the brakes.Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle aseffectively as dry brakes. Drying can beimproved by moving your vehicle slowlywhile applying light pressure on the brakepedal.

Be cautious of sudden changes in vehiclespeed or direction when you are drivingin mud. Even AWD vehicles can losetraction in slick mud. As when you aredriving over sand, apply the acceleratorslowly and avoid spinning your wheels. Ifthe vehicle does slide, steer in thedirection of the slide until you regaincontrol of the vehicle.

After driving through mud, clean offresidue stuck to rotating driveshafts andtires. Excess mud stuck on tires androtating driveshafts causes an imbalancethat could damage drive components.

Note: Driving through deep water maydamage the transmission.

If the front or rear axle is submerged inwater, the axle lubricant and AWD PTU(Power Transfer Unit) lubricant should bechecked and changed if necessary.

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“Tread Lightly” is an educational programdesigned to increase public awareness ofland-use regulations and responsibilitiesin our nations wilderness areas. FordMotor Company joins the U.S. ForestService and the Bureau of LandManagement in encouraging you to helppreserve our national forest and otherpublic and private lands by “treadinglightly.”

Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain

Note: Avoid driving crosswise or turningon steep slopes or hills. A danger lies inlosing traction, slipping sideways andpossibly rolling over. Whenever driving ona hill, determine beforehand the route youwill use. Do not drive over the crest of ahill without seeing what conditions are onthe other side. Do not drive in reverse overa hill without the aid of an observer.

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Although natural obstacles may make itnecessary to travel diagonally up or downa hill or steep incline, you should alwaystry to drive straight up or straight down.

When climbing a steep slope or hill, startin a lower gear rather than downshiftingto a lower gear from a higher gear oncethe ascent has started. This reduces strainon the engine and the possibility ofstalling.

If you do stall out, do not try to turnaroundbecause you might roll over. It is better toback down to a safe location.

Apply just enough power to the wheels toclimb the hill. Too much power will causethe tires to slip, spin or lose traction,resulting in loss of vehicle control.

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Descend a hill in the same gear you woulduse to climb up the hill to avoid excessivebrake application and brake overheating.Do not descend in neutral; instead,disengage overdrive or manually shift toa lower gear. When descending a steephill, avoid sudden hard braking as youcould lose control. The front wheels haveto be turning in order to steer the vehicle.

Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes,therefore apply the brakes steadily. Do not“pump” the brakes.

Driving on Snow and Ice

WARNING

If you are driving in slipperyconditions that require tire chains or

cables, then it is critical that you drivecautiously. Keep speeds down, allow forlonger stopping distances and avoidaggressive steering to reduce the chancesof a loss of vehicle control which can leadto serious injury or death. If the rear endof the vehicle slides while cornering, steerin the direction of the slide until you regaincontrol of the vehicle.

Note: Excessive tire slippage can causedriveline damage.

AWD vehicles have advantages over 2WDvehicles in snow and ice but can skid likeany other vehicle.

Should you start to slide while driving onsnowy or icy roads, turn the steering wheelin the direction of the slide until you regaincontrol.

Avoid sudden applications of power andquick changes of direction on snow andice. Apply the accelerator slowly andsteadily when starting from a full stop.

Avoid sudden braking as well. Althoughan AWD vehicle may accelerate betterthan a two-wheel drive vehicle in snowand ice, it won’t stop any faster, becauseas in other vehicles, braking occurs at allfour wheels. Do not become overconfidentas to road conditions.

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Make sure you allow sufficient distancebetween you and other vehicles forstopping. Drive slower than usual andconsider using one of the lower gears. Inemergency stopping situations, apply thebrake steadily. Since your vehicle isequipped with a four wheel (ABS), do not“pump” the brakes. See Hints on DrivingWith Anti-Lock Brakes (page 165). formore information on the operation of theanti-lock brake system (ABS).

Maintenance and Modifications

The suspension and steering systems onyour vehicle have been designed andtested to provide predictable performancewhether loaded or empty and durable loadcarrying capability. For this reason, FordMotor Company strongly recommends thatyou do not make modifications such asadding or removing parts (such aslowering kits or stabilizer bars) or by usingreplacement parts not equivalent to theoriginal factory equipment.

Any modifications to a vehicle that raisethe center of gravity can make it morelikely the vehicle will rollover as a result ofa loss of control. Ford Motor Companyrecommends that caution be used withany vehicle equipped with a high load ordevice (such as ladder or luggage racks).

Failure to maintain your vehicle properlymay void the warranty, increase yourrepair cost, reduce vehicle performanceand operational capabilities and adverselyaffect driver and passenger safety.Frequent inspection of vehicle chassiscomponents is recommended if thevehicle is subjected to off-highway usage.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Note: Occasional brake noise is normal.If a metal-to-metal, continuous grinding orcontinuous squeal sound is present, thebrake linings may be worn-out. Have thesystem checked by an authorized dealer.If your vehicle has continuous vibration orshudder in the steering wheel whilebraking, have it checked by an authorizeddealer.

Note: Brake dust may accumulate on thewheels, even under normal drivingconditions. Some dust is inevitable as thebrakes wear and does not contribute tobrake noise. See Cleaning the AlloyWheels (page 271).

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See Warning Lamps andIndicators (page 92).

Wet brakes result in reduced brakingefficiency. Gently press the brake pedal afew times when driving from a car washor standing water to dry the brakes.

Brake Over Accelerator

In the event the accelerator pedalbecomes stuck or entrapped, apply steadyand firm pressure to the brake pedal toslow the vehicle and reduce engine power.If you experience this condition, apply thebrakes and bring your vehicle to a safestop. Move the transmission selector leverto position P, switch the engine off andapply the parking brake. Inspect theaccelerator pedal for any interference. Ifnone are found and the condition persists,have your vehicle towed to the nearestauthorized dealer.

Brake Assist

Brake assist detects when you brakerapidly by measuring the rate at which youpress the brake pedal. It providesmaximum braking efficiency as long as youpress the pedal, and can reduce stoppingdistances in critical situations.

Anti-lock Brake System

This system helps you maintain steeringcontrol during emergency stops bykeeping the brakes from locking.

This lamp momentarilyilluminates when you turn theignition on. If the light does not

illuminate during start up, remains on orflashes, the system may be disabled. Havethe system checked by an authorizeddealer.

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If the system is disabled, normalbraking is still effective. If thebrake warning lamp illuminates

when you release the parking brake, havethe system checked by an authorizeddealer.

HINTS ON DRIVING WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKES

Note: When the system is operating, thebrake pedal will pulse and may travelfurther. Maintain pressure on the brakepedal. You may also hear a noise from thesystem. This is normal.

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The anti-lock braking system will noteliminate the risks when:• you drive too closely to the vehicle in

front of you• your vehicle is hydroplaning• you take corners too fast• the road surface is poor.

ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE

The electric parking brake replaces theconventional handbrake. The operatingswitch is located on the instrument panelto the left of the steering wheel.

WARNING

Always set the parking brake andleave your vehicle with the

transmission in park (P).

Note: When you apply the electric parkingbrake in certain conditions, for exampleon a steep hill, the electric parking brakemay reapply the brakes within three to tenminutes.

Note: You may notice various noises whenyou apply and release the electric parkingbrake. This is normal and no cause forconcern.

Applying the electric parking brake

WARNING

If the brake system warning lampdoes not illuminate or flashes, there

could be a problem with your electricparking brake. Have the system checkedby an authorized dealer as soon aspossible.

Note: The brake system warning lamp willilluminate for ten seconds if you switch theignition off after you apply the electricparking brake, or you apply the electricparking brake after you switch the ignitionoff.

Note: The electric parking brake will notautomatically apply. You must apply theelectric parking brake using the electricparking brake switch.

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Pull the switch to apply the electric parkingbrake.

The brake system warning lamp willilluminate to confirm that the electricparking brake has been applied. SeeInformation Displays (page 96).

Applying the electric parking brakewhen the vehicle is moving

WARNINGSApplying the electric parking brakewhile moving will result in use of the

anti-lock braking system. Do not use theelectric parking brake system when thevehicle is moving unless the normal brakesystem is unable to stop the vehicle.

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WARNINGSWith the exception of emergencyconditions (for example, the brake

pedal does not work or is blocked), do notapply the electric parking brake while thevehicle is moving. On bends, or poor roadsurfaces or weather conditions,emergency braking can cause the vehicleto skid out of control or off the road.

If you apply the electric parking brakewhen your vehicle is moving, the brakesystem warning lamp will illuminate and awarning tone will sound. See InformationDisplays (page 96).

If your vehicle speed is above 4 mph (6km/h), the braking force is applied as longas the switch is applied. Release or pressthe switch, or press the accelerator pedalto stop the braking force.

Releasing the electric parking brake

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You can release the electric parking brakeeither manually by pressing the bottom ofthe switch or automatically.

Manual release

WARNING

If the brake system warning lightremains illuminated or flashes after

you have released the parking brake, therecould be a problem with your brakingsystem. Have the system checked by anauthorized dealer as soon as possible.

You can manually release the electricparking brake by:

1. Switching the ignition on.

2. Pressing the brake pedal.

3. Pressing the electric parking brakeswitch.

When you release the electric parkingbrake, the brake system warning lamp willturn off.

Driving with a Trailer

Depending on the grade and the weightof the trailer, your vehicle and trailer mayroll backwards slightly when you start ona slope. To prevent this from happening,do the following:

1. Pull the switch and hold it in thisposition.

2. Drive your vehicle, then release theswitch when you notice that the enginehas developed sufficient driving force.

Automatic release - drive away release

Your vehicle will automatically release theparking brake if:

• The driver door is closed.• The driver safety belt is fastened.

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• The vehicle is accelerated.• There are no faults detected in the

parking brake system.

Note: If the electric parking brake warninglamp stays illuminated, the electric parkingbrake will not automatically release. Youmust release the electric parking brakeusing the electric parking brake switch.

The brake system warning lamp will go offto confirm that you have released theelectric parking brake.

Note: The electric parking brake driveaway release makes starting on a hilleasier. This feature will release theparking brake automatically when thevehicle has sufficient drive force to moveup the hill. To assure drive away releasewhen starting uphill, press the acceleratorpedal quickly.

Battery With No Charge

WARNING

You will not be able to apply orrelease the electric parking brake if

the battery is low or has no charge.

If the battery is low or has no charge, usejumper cables and a booster battery.

HILL START ASSIST

WARNINGSThe system does not replace theparking brake. When you leave your

vehicle, always apply the parking brakeand put the transmission in park (P).

You must remain in your vehicleonce you have activated the system.

WARNINGSDuring all times, you are responsiblefor controlling your vehicle,

supervising the system and intervening, ifrequired.

If the engine is revved excessively,or if a malfunction is detected, the

system will be deactivated.

The system makes it easier to pull awaywhen your vehicle is on a slope withoutthe need to use the parking brake.

When the system is active, your vehiclewill remain stationary on the slope for twoto three seconds after you release thebrake pedal. This allows you time to moveyour foot from the brake to the acceleratorpedal. The brakes are releasedautomatically once the engine hasdeveloped sufficient drive to prevent yourvehicle from rolling down the slope. Thisis an advantage when pulling away on aslope, (for example from a car park ramp,traffic lights or when reversing uphill intoa parking space).

The system will activate automatically onany slope that will cause significant vehiclerollback.

Using Hill Start Assist

1. Press the brake pedal to bring yourvehicle to a complete standstill. Keepthe brake pedal pressed.

2. If the sensors detect that your vehicleis on a slope, the system will activateautomatically.

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3. When you remove your foot from thebrake pedal, your vehicle will remainon the slope without rolling away forabout two or three seconds. This holdtime will automatically be extended ifyou are in the process of driving off.

4. Drive off in the normal manner. Thebrakes will release automatically.

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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

The traction control system helps avoiddrive wheel spin and loss of traction.

If your vehicle begins to slide, the systemapplies the brakes to individual wheelsand, when needed, reduces engine powerat the same time. If the wheels spin whenaccelerating on slippery or loose surfaces,the system reduces engine power in orderto increase traction.

USING TRACTION CONTROL

In certain situations for example, stuck insnow or mud, turning the traction controloff may be beneficial as this allows thewheels to spin with full engine power.Depending on the type of system you haveon your vehicle, you can either turn thesystem off using the information displayor by pressing the button.

Switching the System Off Using theInformation Display Controls (If Equipped)

Your vehicle comes with this featurealready enabled. If required, you canswitch this feature off using the informationdisplay controls. See Principle ofOperation (page 170).

Switching the System Off Using aSwitch (If Equipped)

The button is located in the instrumentpanel.

Press the button. You will see a messagein conjunction with an illuminated icon inthe display. Press the button again toreturn the system to normal mode.

When you switch the traction controlsystem off, stability control remains fullyactive.

System Indicator Lights andMessages

WARNING

If a failure has been detected withinthe AdvanceTrac system, the

stability control light will illuminate steadily.Verify that the AdvanceTrac system wasnot manually disabled through theinformation display. If the stability controllight still illuminates steadily, have thesystem serviced by an authorized dealerimmediately. Operating your vehicle withAdvanceTrac disabled could lead to anincreased risk of loss of vehicle control,vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.

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The stability control lighttemporarily illuminates onengine start-up and flashes

when a driving condition activates thestability system.

The stability control off lighttemporarily illuminates onengine start-up and stays on

when you turn the traction control systemoff.

When you turn the traction control systemoff or on, a message appears in theinformation display showing system status.

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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

WARNINGSVehicle modifications involvingbraking system, aftermarket roof

racks, suspension, steering system, tireconstruction and wheel and tire size maychange the handling characteristics of thevehicle and may adversely affect theperformance of the AdvanceTrac system.In addition, installing any stereoloudspeakers may interfere with andadversely affect the AdvanceTrac system.Install any aftermarket stereo loudspeakeras far as possible from the front centerconsole, the tunnel, and the front seats inorder to minimize the risk of interferingwith the AdvanceTrac sensors. Reducingthe effectiveness of the AdvanceTracsystem could lead to an increased risk ofloss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover,personal injury and death.

Remember that even advancedtechnology cannot defy the laws of

physics. It’s always possible to lose controlof a vehicle due to inappropriate driverinput for the conditions. Aggressive drivingon any road condition can cause you tolose control of your vehicle increasing therisk of personal injury or property damage.Activation of the AdvanceTrac system isan indication that at least some of the tireshave exceeded their ability to grip theroad; this could reduce the operator’sability to control the vehicle potentiallyresulting in a loss of vehicle control,vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.If your AdvanceTrac system activates,SLOW DOWN.

The AdvanceTrac Control system helpsyou keep control of your vehicle when ona slippery surface. The electronic stabilitycontrol portion of the system helps avoidskids and lateral slides. The tractioncontrol system helps avoid drive wheelspin and loss of traction. See UsingTraction Control (page 170).

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Vehicle without AdvanceTracskidding off its intended route.

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USING STABILITY CONTROL

AdvanceTrac®

The system automatically activates whenyou start your vehicle. The AdvanceTracsystem cannot be completely turned off,but the electronic stability control systemis disabled when the transmission selectorlever is in position R. You can turn off thetraction control portion of the systemindependently. See Using TractionControl (page 170).

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PARKING AID (IF EQUIPPED)

WARNINGSTo help avoid personal injury, pleaseread and understand the limitations

of the system as contained in this section.Sensing is only an aid for some (generallylarge and fixed) objects when moving inreverse on a flat surface at parking speeds.Traffic control systems, inclement weather,air brakes, and external motors and fansmay also affect the function of the sensingsystem; this may include reducedperformance or a false activation.

To help avoid personal injury, alwaysuse caution when in R (Reverse) and

when using the sensing system.

This system is not designed toprevent contact with small or moving

objects. The system is designed to providea warning to assist the driver in detectinglarge stationary objects to avoid damagingthe vehicle. The system may not detectsmaller objects, particularly those close tothe ground.

Certain add-on devices such as largetrailer hitches, bike or surfboard

racks and any device that may block thenormal detection zone of the system, maycreate false beeps.

Note: Keep the sensors, located on thebumper or fascia, free from snow, ice andlarge accumulations of dirt. If the sensorsare covered, the system’s accuracy canbe affected. Do not clean the sensors withsharp objects.

Note: If your vehicle sustains damage tothe bumper or fascia, leaving it misalignedor bent, the sensing zone may be alteredcausing inaccurate measurement ofobstacles or false alarms.

Note: If your vehicle is equipped withMyKey®, it is possible to prevent turningthe sensing system off. See MyKey™ (page53).

The sensing system warns the driver ofobstacles within a certain range of thebumper area. The system turns onautomatically whenever the ignition isswitched on.

When receiving a detection warning, theradio volume is reduced to apredetermined level. After the warninggoes away, the radio volume returns tothe previous level.

The system can be switched off throughthe information display menu or from thepop-up message that appears once thetransmission is shifted into R. See GeneralInformation (page 96).

If a fault is present in the system, a warningmessage appears in the informationdisplay and does not allow the driver toswitch the faulted system on. SeeInformation Messages (page 100).

Rear Sensing System

The rear sensors are only active when thetransmission is in R. As the vehicle movescloser to the obstacle, the rate of theaudible warning increases. When theobstacle is fewer than 10 inches (25centimeters) away, the warning soundscontinuously. If a stationary or receding

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object is detected farther than 10 inches(25 centimeters) from the side of thevehicle, the tone sounds for only threeseconds. Once the system detects anobject approaching, the warning soundsagain.

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Coverage area of up to 6 feet (2meters) from the rear bumper.There is decreased coveragearea at the outer corners of thebumper.

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The system detects certain objects whilethe transmission is in R:• and moving toward a stationary object

at a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h) or less• but not moving, and a moving object

is approaching the rear of the vehicleat a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h) or less

• and moving at a speed of less than 3mph (5 km/h) and a moving object isapproaching the rear of the vehicle ata speed of less than 3 mph (5 km/h).

Front Sensing System

The front sensors are active when thegearshift is in any position other than P(Park) or N (Neutral) and the vehicle speedis below 6 mph (10 km/h).

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Coverage area of up to 27inches (70 centimeters) from thefront of the vehicle and about6–14 inches (15–35 centimeters)to the side of the front end of thevehicle. Refer to the reversesensing section for details oncoverage area.

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The system sounds an audible warningwhen obstacles are near either bumper inthe following manner:• Objects detected by the front sensors

are indicated by a high-pitched tonefrom the front radio speakers.

• Objects detected by the rear sensorsare indicated by a lower pitched tonefrom the rear radio speakers.

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• The sensing system reports theobstacle which is closest to the frontor rear of the vehicle. For example, ifan obstacle is 24 inches (60centimeters) from the front of thevehicle and, at the same time, anobstacle is only 16 inches (40centimeters) from the rear of thevehicle, the lower pitched tone sounds.

• An alternating warning sounds fromthe front and rear if there are objectsat both bumpers that are closer than10 inches (25 centimeters).

For specific information on the reversesensing portion of the system, refer to thatsection.

ACTIVE PARK ASSIST (IF EQUIPPED)

WARNING

This system is designed to be asupplementary park aid. It may not

work in all conditions and is not intendedto replace the driver’s attention andjudgment. The driver is responsible foravoiding hazards and maintaining a safedistance and speed, even when thesystem is in use.

Note: The driver is always responsible forcontrolling the vehicle, supervising thesystem and intervening if required.

Note: The sensors may not detect objectsin heavy rain or other conditions thatcause disruptive reflections.

Note: The sensors may not detect objectswith surfaces that absorb ultrasonicwaves.

The system detects an available parallelparking space and automatically steersthe vehicle into the space (hands-free)while you control the accelerator, gearshiftand brakes. The system visually andaudibly instructs you to park the vehicle.

The system may not function correctly ifsomething passes between the frontbumper and the parking space (i.e. apedestrian or cyclist) or if the edge of theneighboring parked vehicle is high fromthe ground (i.e. a bus, tow truck or flatbedtruck).

The system should not be used if:• a foreign object (i.e. bike rack or trailer)

is attached to the front or rear of thevehicle or at another location close tothe sensors.

• an overhanging object (i.e. surfboard)is attached to the roof.

• the front bumper or side sensors aredamaged (i.e. in a collision) orobstructed by a foreign object (i.e. frontbumper cover).

• a mini-spare tire is in use.

Using Active Park Assist

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Press the button located on theright side of the center stack.

The touch screen displays a message anda corresponding graphic to indicate it'ssearching for a parking space. Use the turnsignal to indicate which side of the vehicleyou want the system to search on.

Note: If the turn signal is not on, thesystem automatically searches on thevehicle's passenger side.

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When a suitable space is found, the touchscreen displays a message and a chimesounds. Slow down and stop when thetouch screen displays a message and achime sounds (at approximately positionA), then follow the instructions on thetouch screen.

Note: You must observe that the selectedspace remains clear of obstructions at alltimes in the maneuver.

Note: Vehicles with overhanging loads(e.g. a bus or a truck), street furniture andother items may not be detected by activepark assist. You must make sure theselected space is suitable for parking.

Note: The vehicle should be driven asparallel to other vehicles as possible whilepassing a parking space.

Note: The system always offers the lastdetected parking space (i.e. if the vehicledetects multiple spaces while you aredriving, it offers the last one).

Note: If driven above approximately 20mph (35 km/h), the touch screen shows amessage to alert you to reduce vehiclespeed.

Automatic Steering into ParkingSpace

Note: If vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph (10km/h), the system switches off and youneed to take full control of the vehicle.

When you shift the transmission into R(Reverse), with your hands off the wheel(and nothing obstructing its movement),the vehicle steers itself into the space.Instructions to safely move the vehicleback and forward in the space aredisplayed in the touch screen andindicated by chimes.

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When you think the vehicle has enoughspace in front and behind it, or you hear asolid tone from the parking aid(accompanied by a touch screen displaymessage and a chime), bring the vehicleto a complete stop.

When automatic steering is finished, thetouch screen displays a message and achime sounds, indicating that the activepark assist process is done. The driver isresponsible for checking the parking joband making any necessary correctionsbefore putting the transmission in P (Park).

Deactivating the Park Assist Feature

The system can be deactivated manuallyby:• pressing the active park assist button• grabbing the steering wheel

• driving above approximately 50 mph(80 km/h) for 30 seconds during anactive park search

• driving above 6 mph (10 km/h) duringautomatic steering

• turning off the traction control system.

Certain vehicle conditions can alsodeactivate the system, such as:• Traction control has activated on a

slippery or loose surface.• There is an anti-lock brake system

activation or failure.• Something touches the steering wheel.

If a problem occurs with the system, awarning message is displayed, followedby a chime. Occasional system messagesmay occur in normal operation. Forrecurring or frequent system faults, contactan authorized dealer to have your vehicleserviced.

Troubleshooting the System

The system does not look for a space

The traction control system may be off

The transmission is in R (Reverse); the vehicle must be moving forward to detect aparking space

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The system does not offer a particular space

Something may be contacting the front bumper or side sensors

There is not enough room on both sides of the vehicle in order to park

There is not enough space for the parking maneuver on the opposite side of the parkingspace

The vehicle is farther than 6.5 ft (2.0 m) from the parking space

The vehicle is closer than 16 in. (40 cm) from neighboring parked vehicles

The transmission is in R (Reverse); the vehicle must be moving forward to detect aparking space

The system does not position the vehicle where I want in the space

The vehicle is rolling in the opposite direction of the transmission (i.e. rolling forwardwhen R [Reverse] is selected)

An irregular curb along the parking space prevents the system from aligning the vehicleproperly

Vehicles or objects bordering the space may not be positioned correctly

The vehicle was pulled too far past the parking space. The system performs best whenyou drive the same distance past the parking space

The tires may not be installed or maintained correctly (i.e. not inflated correctly, impropersize, or of different sizes)

A repair or alteration has changed detection capabilities

A parked vehicle has a high attachment (i.e. salt sprayer, snowplow, moving truck bed,etc.)

The parking space length or position of parked objects changed after your vehiclepassed

The temperature around your vehicle changes quickly (i.e. driving from a heated garageinto the cold, or after leaving a car wash)

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REAR VIEW CAMERA (IF EQUIPPED)

WARNINGSThe rear view camera system is areverse aid supplement device that

still requires the driver to use it inconjunction with the interior and exteriormirrors for maximum coverage.

Objects that are close to eithercorner of the bumper or under the

bumper, might not be seen on the screendue to the limited coverage of the camerasystem.

Back up as slow as possible sincehigher speeds might limit your

reaction time to stop the vehicle.

Use caution when using the rearvideo camera and the trunk is ajar.

If the trunk is ajar, the camera will be outof position and the video image may beincorrect. All guidelines (if enabled) havebeen removed when the trunk is ajar.

Use caution when turning camerafeatures on or off while in reverse

(R). Make sure the vehicle is not moving.

The rear view camera system provides avideo image of the area behind yourvehicle. The image will display in eitherthe rear view mirror or the display in thecenter of the instrument panel.

During operation, lines will appear in thedisplay that represent your vehicle’s pathand proximity to objects behind yourvehicle.

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The camera is located on the trunk nearthe high-mount brake lamp.

Using the Rear View Camera System

The rear view camera system displayswhat is behind your vehicle when youplace the transmission in reverse (R).

The system uses three types of guides tohelp you see what is behind your vehicle:• Active guidelines: Show the intended

path of your vehicle when reversing.• Fixed guidelines: Show the actual path

your vehicle is moving in whilereversing in a straight line. This can behelpful when backing into a parkingspace or aligning your vehicle withanother object behind you.

• Centerline (if applicable): Helps alignthe center of your vehicle with anobject (trailer).

Note: If the transmission is in reverse (R)and the luggage compartment is ajar, norear view camera features will display.

Note: If the image comes on while thetransmission is not in reverse (R), have thesystem inspected by an authorized dealer.

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Note: When towing, the camera only seeswhat you are towing behind your vehicle.This might not provide adequate coverageand you might not see some objects. Insome vehicles, the guidelines maydisappear once you connect the trailertow connector.

The camera may not operate correctlyunder the following conditions:• Nighttime or dark areas if the reverse

lamps are not operating.• Mud, water or debris obstructs the

camera's view. Clean the lens with asoft, lint-free cloth and non-abrasivecleaner.

• The camera is misaligned due todamage to the rear of your vehicle.

To access any of the rear view camerasystem settings, make the followingselections in the touch screen when thetransmission is not in reverse (R):• Menu > Vehicle > Camera Settings

After changing a system setting, the touchscreen shows a preview of the selectedfeatures.

Guidelines and the Centerline

Note: Active guidelines and fixedguidelines are only available when thetransmission is in reverse (R).

Note: The centerline is only available ifActive or Fixed guidelines are on.

A B C D

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CenterlineB

Fixed guideline: Green zoneC

Fixed guideline: Yellow zoneD

Fixed guideline: Red zoneE

Rear bumperF

Active guidelines are only shown withfixed guidelines. To use active guidelines,turn the steering wheel to point theguidelines toward an intended path. If youchange the steering wheel position whilereversing, your vehicle might deviate fromthe original intended path.

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The fixed and active guidelines fade in andout depending on your steering wheelposition. When your steering wheelposition is straight, the active guidelinesare not visible.

Always use caution while reversing.Objects in the red zone are closest to yourvehicle and objects in the green zone arefarther away. Objects are getting closer toyour vehicle as they move from the greenzone to the yellow or red zones. Use theside view mirrors and rear view mirror toget better coverage on both sides and rearof your vehicle.

Selectable settings for this feature are ONand OFF.

Enhanced Park Aids

Note: Enhanced park aids are onlyavailable when the transmission is inreverse (R).

Note: The reverse sensing system is noteffective at speeds above 3 mph (5 km/h)and may not detect certain angular ormoving objects.

The system uses red, yellow and greenhighlights that appear on top of the videoimage when the reverse sensing systemdetects an object. The alert highlights theclosest object detected. You can disablethe reverse sensing alert if you haveenhanced park aids enabled, you will stillsee the displayed highlighted areas.

Manual Zoom

WARNING

When manual zoom is on, the fullarea behind your vehicle is not

shown. Be aware of your surroundingswhen using the manual zoom feature.

Note: Manual zoom is only available whenthe transmission is in reverse (R).

Note: Only the centerline shows when youenable manual zoom.

This allows you to get a closer view of anobject behind your vehicle. The zoomedimage keeps the bumper in the image toprovide a reference. The zoom is onlyactive while the transmission is in reverse(R). When you shift the transmission out ofreverse (R), the feature automatically turnsoff and you must enable it to use it again.

Selectable settings for this feature are ONand OFF.

Rear Camera Delay

When shifting the transmission out ofreverse (R) and into any gear other thanpark (P), the camera image remains in thedisplay until your vehicle speed reaches5 mph (8 km/h) or until you select a radiobutton.

Selectable settings for this feature are ONand OFF. The default setting for the rearcamera delay is OFF.

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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

Cruise control lets you maintain a setspeed without keeping your foot on theaccelerator pedal. You can use cruisecontrol when your vehicle speed is greaterthan 20 mph (30 km/h).

USING CRUISE CONTROL

WARNINGSDo not use cruise control in heavytraffic, on winding roads or when the

road surface is slippery. This could resultin loss of vehicle control, serious injury ordeath.

When you are going downhill, yourvehicle speed may increase above

the set speed. The system will not applythe brakes. Change down a gear to assistthe system in maintaining the set speed.Failure to do so could result in loss ofvehicle control, serious injury or death.

Note: Cruise control will disengage if thevehicle speed decreases more than 10mph (16 km/h) below your set speed whiledriving uphill.

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The cruise controls are located on thesteering wheel.

Switching Cruise Control On

Press and release ON.

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The indicator will appear in theinstrument cluster.

Setting a Speed

1. Accelerate to the desired speed.

2. Press and release SET+.

3. Take your foot off the acceleratorpedal.

The indicator will change colors in theinstrument cluster.

Changing the Set Speed

Note: If you accelerate by pressing theaccelerator pedal, the set speed will notchange. When you release the acceleratorpedal, you will return to the speed thatyou previously set.

• Press and hold SET+ or SET-. Releasethe control when you reach the desiredspeed.

• Press and release SET+ or SET-. Theset speed will change in approximately1 mph (2 km/h) increments.

• Press the accelerator or brake pedaluntil you reach the desired speed.Press and release SET+.

Canceling the Set Speed

Press CNCL or tap the brake pedal. Youwill not erase the set speed.

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Resuming the Set Speed

Press and release RES.

Switching Cruise Control Off

Note: You will erase the set speed if youswitch the system off.

Press and release OFF or switch theignition off.

USING ADAPTIVE CRUISECONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)

WARNINGSAlways pay close attention tochanging road conditions, especially

when using adaptive cruise control.Adaptive cruise control cannot replaceattentive driving. Failing to follow any ofthe warnings below or failing to payattention to the road may result in a crash,serious injury or death.

Adaptive cruise control is not a crashwarning or avoidance system.

Adaptive cruise control will notdetect stationary or slow moving

vehicles below 6 mph (10 km/h).

Adaptive cruise control will notdetect pedestrians or objects in the

roadway.

Adaptive cruise control will notdetect oncoming vehicles in the

same lane.

Do not use the adaptive cruisecontrol when entering or leaving a

highway, in heavy traffic or on roads thatare winding, slippery or unpaved.

WARNINGSDo not use in poor visibility,specifically fog, rain, spray or snow.

Note: It is your responsibility to stay alert,drive safely and be in control of thevehicle at all times.

The system adjusts your speed to maintaina proper distance between you and thevehicle in front of you in the same lane.You can select from one of four gapsettings.

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The controls for using your cruise controlare located on the steering wheel.

Switching the System On

Press and release ON.

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The information display willshow the grey indicator light.

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The current gap setting and SET will alsodisplay.

Setting a Speed

1. Accelerate to the desired speed.

2. Press and release SET+. The vehiclespeed will be stored in the memory.

3. The information display will show agreen indicator light, current gapsetting and desired set speed.

4. Take your foot off the acceleratorpedal.

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5. A lead vehicle graphic will illuminate ifthere is a vehicle detected in front ofyou.

Note: When adaptive cruise control isactive, the set speed displayed in theinformation display may vary slightly fromthe speedometer.

Following a Vehicle

WARNINGSWhen following a vehicle in front ofyou, your vehicle will not decelerate

automatically to a stop, nor will yourvehicle always decelerate quickly enoughto avoid a crash without driverintervention. Always apply the brakeswhen necessary. Failing to do so mayresult in a crash, serious injury or death.

WARNINGSAdaptive cruise control only warnsof vehicles detected by the radar

sensor. In some cases there may be nowarning or a delayed warning. You shouldalways apply the brakes when necessary.Failing to do so may result in a crash,serious injury or death.

Note: The brakes may emit a sound whenmodulated by the adaptive cruise controlsystem.

When a vehicle ahead of you enters thesame lane or a slower vehicle is ahead inthe same lane, the vehicle speed adjuststo maintain a preset gap distance. Thedistance setting is adjustable.

The lead vehicle graphic will illuminate.

The vehicle will maintain a constantdistance between the vehicle ahead until:• the vehicle in front of you accelerates

to a speed above the set speed• the vehicle in front of you moves out

of your lane or out of view• the vehicle speed falls below 12 mph

(20 km/h)• a new gap distance is set.

The vehicle will apply the brakes to slowthe vehicle to maintain a safe distancefrom the vehicle in front. The maximumbraking which the system can apply islimited. You can override the system byapplying the brakes.

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If the system predicts that its maximumbraking level will not be sufficient, anaudible warning will sound while thesystem continues to brake. This isaccompanied by a heads-up display; a redwarning bar illuminating on the windshield.You should take immediate action.

Setting the Gap Distance

Note: It is your responsibility to select agap appropriate to the driving conditions.

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Gap decreaseA

Gap increaseB

You can decrease or increase the distancebetween your vehicle and the vehicle infront of you by pressing the gap control.

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The selected gap appears in theinformation display as shown by the barsin the graphic. Four gap distance settingsare available.

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Adaptive cruise control, distance between vehicle settings

Dynamic beha-vior

Distance gapTime gap,seconds

Graphic display,bars indicated

between vehicles

Set speed

yd (m)mph ( km/h)

Sport31 yd (28 m)1162 mph(100 km/h)

Normal43 yd (39 m)1.4262 mph(100 km/h)

Normal55 yd (50 m)1.8362 mph(100 km/h)

Comfort67 yd (61 m)2.2462 mph(100 km/h)

Each time you start the vehicle, the systemwill select the last chosen gap for thecurrent driver.

Disengaging the System

Press the brake pedal or press CNCL. Thelast set speed will display in grey but willnot erase.

Overriding the System

WARNING

Whenever the driver is overridingthe system by pressing the

accelerator pedal, the system will notautomatically apply the brakes to maintainseparation from any vehicle ahead.

You can override the set speed and gapdistance by pressing the accelerator pedal.

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When you override the system,the green indicator lightilluminates and the lead vehicle

graphic does not show in the informationdisplay.

The system will resume operation whenyou release the accelerator pedal. Thevehicle speed will decrease to the setspeed, or a lower speed if following aslower vehicle.

Changing the Set Speed

• Accelerate or brake to the desiredspeed, then press and release SET+.

• Press and hold SET+ or SET- until thedesired set speed shows on theinformation display. The vehicle speedwill gradually change to the selectedspeed.

• Press and release SET+ or SET-. Theset speed will change in approximately1 mph (2 km/h) increments.

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The system may apply the brakes to slowthe vehicle to the new set speed. The setspeed will display continuously in theinformation display while the system isactive.

Resuming the Set Speed

Note: Only use resume if you are awareof the set speed and intend to return to it.

Press and release RES. The vehicle willreturn to the previously set speed. The setspeed will display continuously in theinformation display while the system isactive.

Low Speed Automatic Cancellation

The system is not functional at vehiclespeeds below 12 mph (20 km/h). Anaudible alarm will sound and the automaticbraking releases if the vehicle drops belowthis speed.

Hilly Condition Usage

Note: An audible alarm will sound and thesystem will shut down if it is applyingbrakes for an extended period of time.This allows the brakes to cool down. Thesystem will function normally again whenthe brakes have cooled down.

You should select a lower gear positionwhen the system is active in situationssuch as prolonged downhill driving onsteep grades, for example in mountainousareas. The system needs additional enginebraking in these situations to reduce theload on the vehicle’s regular brake systemto prevent them from overheating.

Switching the System Off

Note: The set speed memory erases whenyou switch off the system.

Press and release OFF or turn off theignition.

Detection Issues

The radar sensor has a limited field ofvision. It may not detect vehicles at all ordetect a vehicle later than expected insome situations. The lead vehicle graphicwill not illuminate if the system does notdetect a vehicle in front of you.

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Detection issues can occur:

When driving on a different linethan the vehicle in front.

A

With vehicles that edge into yourlane. The system can only detectthese vehicles once they movefully into your lane.

B

There may be issues with thedetection of vehicles in frontwhen driving into and comingout of a bend or curve in theroad.

C

In these cases the system may brake lateor unexpectedly. The driver should stayalert and intervene when necessary.

If something hits the front end of yourvehicle or damage occurs, theradar-sensing zone may change. Thiscould cause missed or false vehicledetections. See an authorized dealer tohave the radar checked for propercoverage and operation.

System Not Available

Conditions that can cause the system todeactivate or prevent the system fromactivating when requested include:• a blocked sensor• high brake temperature• a failure in the system or a related

system.

Blocked Sensor

WARNINGSDo not use the system when towinga trailer with brake controls.

Aftermarket trailer brakes will not functionproperly when you switch the system onbecause the brakes are electronicallycontrolled. Failing to do so may result inloss of vehicle control, which could resultin serious injury.

Do not use tire sizes other thanthose recommended because this

can affect the normal operation of thesystem. Failing to do so may result in aloss of vehicle control, which could resultin serious injury.

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A message displays if something obstructsthe radar signals from the sensor. Thesensor is located behind a fascia covernear the driver side of the lower grille. Thesystem cannot detect a vehicle ahead andwill not function when something obstructsthe radar signals. The following table listspossible causes and actions for thismessage displaying.

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ActionCause

Clean the grille surface in front of the radaror remove the object causing the obstruc-

tion.

The surface of the radar in the grille is dirtyor obstructed in some way.

Wait a short time. It may take severalminutes for the radar to detect that it is free

from obstruction.

The surface of the radar in the grille isclean but the message remains in the

display.

Do not use the system in these conditionsbecause it may not detect any vehicles

ahead.

Heavy rain or snow is interfering with theradar signals.

Do not use the system in these conditionsbecause it may not detect any vehicles

ahead.

Swirling water, or snow or ice on thesurface of the road may interfere with the

radar signals.

Wait a short time or switch to normal cruisecontrol.

You are in a desert or remote area with noother vehicles and no roadside objects.

Due to the nature of radar technology, itis possible to get a blockage warning andnot be blocked. This can happen, forexample, when driving in sparse rural ordesert environments. A false blockedcondition will either self clear or clear aftera key cycle.

Switching to Normal Cruise Control

WARNING

Normal cruise control will not brakedue to slower vehicles. Always be

aware of which mode you have selectedand apply the brakes when necessary.

You can manually change from adaptivecruise control to normal cruise controlthrough the information display.

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The cruise control indicator lightreplaces the adaptive cruisecontrol indicator light if you

select normal cruise control. The gapsetting will not display, the system will notautomatically respond to lead vehicles andautomatic braking will not activate. Thesystem defaults to adaptive cruise controlwhen you start the vehicle.

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DRIVER ALERT (IF EQUIPPED)

WARNING

The driver alert system is designedto aid you. It is not intended to

replace your attention and judgment. Youare still responsible to drive with due careand attention.

Note: The system will store the on or offsetting in the information display menuthrough ignition cycles.

Note: If enabled in the menu, the systemwill be active at speeds above 40 mph (64km/h). When below the activation speed,the information display will inform you thatthe system is unavailable.

Note: The system works as long as onelane marking can be detected by thecamera.

Note: If the camera is blocked or if thewindshield is damaged, the system maynot function.

Note: The system may not be available inpoor weather or other low visibilityconditions.

The system automatically monitors yourdriving behavior using various inputsincluding the front camera sensor.

If the system detects that your drivingalertness is reduced below a certainthreshold, the system will alert you usinga chime and a message in the informationdisplay.

Using Driver Alert

Switching the system on and off

You may switch the system on or offthrough the information display byselecting Settings then Driver Assist thenDriver Alert in the menu. When activated,the system will monitor your alertness levelbased upon your driving behavior inrelation to the lane markings, and otherfactors.

System Warnings

Note: Note: The system will not issuewarnings below approximately 40 mph(64 km/h).

The warning system is in two stages. Atfirst the system issues a temporarywarning that you need to take a rest. Thismessage will only appear for a short time.If the system detects further reduction indriving alertness, another warning may beissued which will remain in the informationdisplay for a longer time. Press OK on thesteering wheel control to clear the warning

System Display

When active the system will runautomatically in the background and onlyissue a warning if required. You can viewthe status at any time using the informationdisplay. See General Information (page96).

The alertness level is shown by six stepsin a colored bar.

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The current assessment of your alertnessis within a typical range.

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The current assessment of your alertnessindicates that you should rest as soon assafely possible.

The status bar will travel from left to rightas the calculated alertness leveldecreases. As the rest icon is approachedthe color turns from green to yellow to red.The yellow position indicates the firstwarning is active and the red positionindicates the second warning is active.

Note: If you have recently received awarning; you should consider resting, evenif the current assessment is with the typicalrange.

Note: If the camera sensor cannot trackthe road lane markings or if your vehiclespeed drops below approximately 40 mph(64 km/h), the alertness level will changeto grey for a short time and the informationdisplay will inform you that the system isunavailable.

Resetting the System

You can reset the system by either:

• Switching the ignition off and on.• Stopping the vehicle and then opening

and closing the driver’s door.

LANE KEEPING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

WARNING

The system is designed to aid thedriver. It is not intended to replace

the driver’s attention and judgment. Thedriver is still responsible to drive with duecare and attention.

Note: The system works above 40 mph(64 km/h).

Note: The system works as long as onelane marking can be detected by thecamera.

Note: If the camera is blocked or if thewindshield is damaged, the system maynot function.

Note: When Aid mode is on and thesystem detects no driver steering activityfor a short continuous period of time, thesystem alerts the driver to put their handson the steering wheel. The system maydetect a light grip/touch on the steeringwheel as hands off driving.

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The system detects unintentional driftingtoward the outside of the lane and alertsand/or aids the driver to stay in the lanethrough the steering system andinstrument cluster display. The systemautomatically detects and tracks the roadlane markings using a camera that ismounted behind the interior rear viewmirror.

Switching the System On and Off

Note: The system on or off setting isstored until it is manually changed, unlessa MyKey® is detected. If a MyKey® isdetected, the system is defaulted to onand the mode is set to Alert.

Note: If a MyKey® is detected, pressingthe button will not affect the on or offstatus of the system. Only the Mode andIntensity settings can be changed whena MyKey® is present.

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Press the button located on theleft steering wheel stalk toswitch the system on or off.

System Settings

The system has two optional settingmenus available. To view or adjust them,select Settings > Driver Assist > LaneKeeping Sys in the information displayusing the OK button on the steering wheel.The last-known selection for each of thesesettings is stored by the system. You donot need to readjust your settings eachtime you turn on the system.

Mode: This setting allows the driver toselect which of the system features will beenabled.

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Alert only – Provides a steering wheelvibration when an unintended lanedeparture is detected.

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Aid only – Provides an assistance steeringtorque input toward the lane center whenan unintended lane departure is detected.

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B

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AlertA

AidB

Alert + Aid – Provides an assistancesteering torque input toward the lanecenter. If the vehicle continues drifting outof the lane, a steering wheel vibration isprovided.

Note: The alert and aid diagrams aremeant to illustrate general zone coverage.They are not intended to provide the exactzone parameters.

Intensity: This setting affects the intensityof the steering wheel vibration used forthe alert and alert + aid modes. This settingdoes not impact the aid mode.

• Low• Medium• High

System Display

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When the system is turned on, anoverhead graphic of a vehicle with lanemarkings will be displayed in theinformation display. If the aid mode isselected when the system is turned on, aseparate white icon will also appear in theinstrument cluster or in some vehiclesarrows will be displayed with the lanemarkings.

When the system is turned off, the lanemarking graphics will not be displayed.

While the system is on, the color of thelane markings will change to indicate thesystem status.

Gray: Indicates that the system istemporarily unable to provide a warningor intervention on the indicated side(s).This may be because:

• the vehicle is under the activationspeed

• the turn indicator is active• the vehicle is in a dynamic maneuver

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• the road has no or poor lane markingsin the camera field-of-view

• the camera is obscured or unable todetect the lane markings due toenvironmental conditions (e.g.significant sun angles or shadows,snow, heavy rain, fog), traffic conditions(e.g. following a large vehicle that isblocking or shadowing the lane), orvehicle conditions (e.g. poor headlampillumination).

See Troubleshooting for additionalinformation.

Green: Indicates that the system isavailable or ready to provide a warning orintervention, on the indicated side(s).

Yellow: Indicates that the system isproviding or has just provided a lanekeeping aid intervention.

Red: Indicates that the system is providingor has just provided a lane keeping alertwarning.

The system can be temporarily suppressedat any time by the following:

• Quick braking• Fast acceleration• Using the turn signal indicator• Evasive steering maneuver

Troubleshooting

Why is the feature not available (line markings are gray) when I can see the lane markingson the road?

Vehicle speed is outside the operational range of the feature

Sun is shining directly into the camera lens

Quick intentional lane change

Staying too close to the lane marking

Driving at high speeds in curves

Previous feature activation happened within the last one second

Ambiguous lane markings (mainly in construction zones)

Rapid transition from light to dark or vice versa

Sudden offset in lane markings

ABS or AdvanceTrac activation

Camera blockage due to dirt, grime, fog, frost or water on the windshield

Driving too close to the vehicle in front of you

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Why is the feature not available (line markings are gray) when I can see the lane markingson the road?

Transitioning between no lane markings to lane markings or vice versa

Standing water on the road

Faint lane markings (partial yellow lane markings on concrete roads)

Lane width too narrow or too wide

Camera not calibrated after a windshield replacement

Driving on tight roads or on uneven roads

Why does the vehicle not come back into the middle of the lane always, as expected, in theAid or Aid + Alert mode?

High cross winds

Large road crown

Rough roads, grooves, shoulder drop-offs

Heavy uneven loading of the vehicle or improper tire inflation pressure

If the tires have been exchanged (including snow tires), or the suspension has beenmodified

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BLIND SPOT INFORMATIONSYSTEM

Blind Spot Information System(BLIS®) with Cross Traffic Alert (If

Equipped)

WARNING

To help avoid injuries, NEVER usethe BLIS as a replacement for using

the interior and exterior mirrors andlooking over your shoulder beforechanging lanes. BLIS is not a replacementfor careful driving and only an assist.

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BLIS aids you in detecting vehicles thatmay have entered the blind spot zone (A).The detection area is on both sides of thevehicle, extending rearward from theexterior mirrors to approximately 10 feet(3 meters) beyond the bumper. The systemalerts you if certain vehicles enter the blindspot zone while driving.

Cross traffic alert warns you of vehiclesapproaching from the sides when thetransmission is in R (Reverse).

Note: BLIS is not designed to preventcontact with other vehicles or objects; orto detect parked vehicles, people, animalsor infrastructure (fences, guardrails, trees,etc.). It is designed to alert the driver tovehicles in the blind zones.

Note: When a vehicle passes quicklythrough the blind zone, typically fewerthan two seconds, the system does nottrigger.

Using the Systems

BLIS turns on when the vehicle is startedand is driven forward above 5 mph (8km/h); it remains on while the transmissionis in D (Drive) and N (Neutral). If shifted outof D (Drive) or N (Neutral), the systementers cross traffic alert mode. Onceshifted back into D (Drive), BLIS turns backon when the vehicle is driven above 5 mph(8 km/h).

Note: BLIS does not function in R (Reverse)or P (Park) or provide any additionalwarning when a turn signal is on.

Note: Cross traffic alert detectsapproaching vehicles from up to 45 feet(14 meters) away though coveragedecreases when the sensors are blocked.Reversing slowly helps increase thecoverage area and effectiveness.

WARNING

To help avoid personal injury, NEVERuse the cross traffic alert system as

a replacement for using the interior andexterior mirrors and looking over yourshoulder before backing out of a parkingspace. Cross traffic alert is not areplacement for careful driving and onlyan assist.

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In this first example, the left sensor is onlypartially obstructed; zone coverage isnearly maximized.

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Zone coverage also decreases whenparking at shallow angles. Here, the leftsensor is mostly obstructed; zonecoverage on that side is severely limited.

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System Lights and Messages

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The BLIS and cross traffic alert systemsilluminate a yellow alert indicator in theoutside mirror on the side of the vehiclethe approaching vehicle is coming from.

Note: The alert indicator dims whennighttime darkness is detected.

Cross traffic alert also sounds an audiblewarning and a message appears in theinformation display indicating a vehicle iscoming from the right or left. Cross trafficalert works with the reverse sensingsystem which sounds its own series oftones. See Parking Aid (page 173).

System Sensors

WARNING

Just prior to the system recognizinga blocked condition and alerting the

driver, the number of missed objects willincrease. To help avoid injuries, NEVERuse the BLIS as a replacement for usingthe side and rear view mirrors and lookingover your shoulder before changing lanes.BLIS is not a replacement for carefuldriving and only an assist.

Note: It is possible to get a blockagewarning with no blockage present; this israre and known as a false blockagewarning. A false blocked condition eitherself-corrects or clears after a key cycle.

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The system uses radar sensors which arelocated behind the bumper fascia on eachside of your vehicle. Do not allow theseareas to become obstructed by mud, snowor bumper stickers, as this can causedegraded system performance.

If the system detects a degradedperformance condition, a messagewarning of a blocked sensor or a messagewarning of low visibility will appear in theinformation display and the alert indicatorilluminates in the appropriate mirror(s). Theinformation display warning can be clearedbut the alert indicator remains illuminated.

When the blockage is removed, thesystem can be reset in two ways:• when at least two objects are detected

while driving, or• turn the ignition from on to off, then

back on.

If the blockage is still present after the keycycle, the system senses again that it isblocked after driving in traffic.

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Reasons for messages being displayed

Clean the fascia area infront of the radar or remove

the obstruction.

The radarsurface is

dirty orobstructed

Drive normally in traffic fora few minutes to allow the

radar to detect passingvehicles so it can clear the

blocked state.

The radarsurface is

not dirty orobstructed

No action required. Thesystem automatically resetsto an unblocked state oncethe rainfall or snowfall ratedecreases or stops. Do not

use BLIS or cross trafficalert in these conditions.

Heavy rain-fall/snow-fall inter-feres withthe radarsignals

System Limitations

The BLIS and cross traffic alert systems dohave their limitations; situations such assevere weather conditions or debrisbuild-up on the sensor area may limitvehicle detection.

The following are other situations that maylimit the BLIS:• Certain maneuvering of vehicles

entering and exiting the blind zone.• Vehicles passing through the blind

zone at very fast rates.• When several vehicles forming a

convoy pass through the blind zone.

The following are other situations that maylimit the cross traffic alert system:• Adjacently parked vehicles or objects

obstructing the sensors.• Approaching vehicles passing at

speeds greater than 15 mph (24 km/h).• Driving in reverse faster than 5 mph (8

km/h).• Backing out of an angled parking spot.

False Alerts

Note: If a trailer is connected to thevehicle the BLIS system may detect thetrailer causing a false alert. You may wantto turn the BLIS off manually.

There may be certain instances wheneither the BLIS or cross traffic alertsystems illuminate the alert indicator withno vehicle in the coverage zone; this isknown as a false alert. Some amount offalse alerts are normal; they are temporaryand self-correct.

System Errors

If either system senses a problem with theleft or right sensor, the BLIS telltale willilluminate and a message will appear inthe information display.

All other system faults will only bedisplayed by a message in the informationdisplay.

Switching the Systems Off and On

One or both systems can be switched offtemporarily by using the informationdisplay control. See General Information(page 96). When the BLIS is switched off,you will not receive alerts and a telltaleilluminates in the information display.

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Note: The CTA system always switcheson whenever the ignition is switched on.However, the BLIS system will rememberthe last selected on or off setting.

One or both systems cannot be switchedoff when MyKey is used. See GeneralInformation (page 317).

One or both systems can also be switchedoff permanently at your authorized dealer.Once switched off, switching it back onmust also be done at your authorizeddealer.

STEERING

Electric Power Steering

WARNINGSThe electric power steering systemhas diagnostic checks that

continuously monitor the system to ensureproper operation. When a system error isdetected a steering message will appearin the information display.

The electric power steering systemhas diagnostic checks that

continuously monitor the system to ensureproper operation of the electronic system.When an electronic error is detected, amessage will be displayed in theinformation display. If this happens, stopthe vehicle in a safe place, and turn off theengine. After at least 10 seconds, reset thesystem by restarting the engine, and watchthe information display for a steeringmessage. If a steering message returns,or returns while driving, take the vehicleto your dealer to have it checked.

WARNINGSObtain immediate service if a systemerror is detected. You may not notice

any difference in the feel of your steering,but a serious condition may exist. Failureto do so may result in loss of steeringcontrol.

Your vehicle is equipped with an electricpower-assisted steering system. There isno fluid reservoir to check or fill.

If your vehicle loses electrical power whileyou are driving (or if the ignition is turnedoff), you can steer the vehicle manually,but it takes more effort. Extremecontinuous steering may increase theeffort it takes for you to steer. This occursto prevent internal overheating andpermanent damage to your steeringsystem. If this should occur, you willneither lose the ability to steer the vehiclemanually nor will it cause permanentdamage. Typical steering and drivingmaneuvers will allow the system to cooland steering assist will return to normal.

Steering Tips

If the steering wanders or pulls, check for:• an improperly inflated tire• uneven tire wear• loose or worn suspension components• loose or worn steering components• improper vehicle alignment

A high crown in the road or highcrosswinds may also make the steeringseem to wander or pull.

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Adaptive Learning

The EPS system adaptive learning helpscorrect for road irregularities and improvesoverall handling and steering feel. Itcommunicates with the vehicle's brakesystem to help operate advanced stabilitycontrol and accident avoidance systems.Additionally, whenever the battery isdisconnected or a new battery installed,the vehicle must be driven a short distancebefore the strategy is relearned and allsystems are reactivated.

COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION (If Equipped)

WARNINGSThis system is designed to be asupplementary driving aid. It is not

intended to replace the driver’s attention,and judgment, or the need to apply thebrakes. This system does NOT activatethe brakes automatically. Failure to pressthe brake pedal to activate the brakes mayresult in a collision.

The collision warning system withbrake support cannot help prevent

all collisions. Do not rely on this system toreplace driver judgment and the need tomaintain distance and speed.

Note: The system does not detect, warnor respond to potential collisions withvehicles to the rear or sides of the vehicle.

Note: The collision warning system isactive at speeds above approximately 5mph (8 km/h).

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This system is designed to alert the driverof certain collision risks. A radar detects ifyour vehicle is rapidly approachinganother vehicle traveling in the samedirection as yours.

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If it is, a red warning light illuminates andan audible warning chime sounds.

The brake support system assists thedriver in reducing the collision speed bycharging the brakes. If the risk of collisionfurther increases after the warning lightilluminates, the brake support preparesthe brake system for rapid braking. Thismay be apparent to the driver. The systemdoes not automatically activate the brakesbut, if the brake pedal is pressed, full forcebraking is applied even if the brake pedalis lightly pressed.

Using the Collision Warning System

WARNING

The collision warning system’s brakesupport can only help reduce the

speed at which a collision occurs if thedriver applies the vehicle’s brakes. Thebrake pedal must be pressed just like anytypical braking situation.

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The warning system sensitivity can beadjusted to one of three possible settingsby using the information display control.See General Information (page 96).

Note: If collision warnings are perceivedas being too frequent or disturbing thenthe warning sensitivity can be reduced,though the manufacturer recommendsusing the highest sensitivity setting wherepossible. Setting lower sensitivity wouldlead to fewer and later system warnings.See General Information (page 96).

Blocked Sensors

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If a message regarding a blocked sensorappears in the information display, theradar signals from the sensor have beenobstructed. The sensors are locatedbehind a fascia cover near the driver sideof the lower grille. When the sensors areobstructed, a vehicle ahead cannot bedetected and the collision warning systemdoes not function. The following table listspossible causes and actions for thismessage being displayed.

ActionCause

Clean the grille surface in front of the radaror remove the object causing the obstruc-

tion

The surface of the radar in the grille is dirtyor obstructed in some way

Wait a short time. It may take severalminutes for the radar to detect that it is no

longer obstructed

The surface of the radar in the grille isclean but the message remains in the

display

The collision warning system is temporarilydisabled. Collision warning should automat-

ically reactivate a short time after theweather conditions improve

Heavy rain, spray, snow, or fog is inter-fering with the radar signals

The collision warning system is temporarilydisabled. Collision warning should automat-

ically reactivate a short time after theweather conditions improve

Swirling water, or snow or ice on thesurface of the road may interfere with the

radar signals

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System Limitations

WARNING

The collision warning system’s brakesupport can only help reduce the

speed at which a collision occurs if thedriver applies the vehicle’s brakes. Thebrake pedal must be pressed just like anytypical braking situation.

Due to the nature of radar technology,there may be certain instances wherevehicles do not provide a collision warning.These include:

• Stationary vehicles or vehicles movingbelow 6 mph (10 km/h).

• Pedestrians or objects in the roadway.• Oncoming vehicles in the same lane.• Severe weather conditions (see

blocked sensor section).• Debris build-up on the grille near the

headlamps (see blocked sensorsection).

• Small distance to vehicle ahead.• Steering wheel and pedal movements

are large (very active driving style).•

If the front end of the vehicle is hit ordamaged, the radar sensing zone may bealtered causing missed or false collisionwarnings. See your authorized dealer tohave your collision warning radar checkedfor proper coverage and operation.

DRIVE CONTROL

LINCOLN DRIVE CONTROL

Lincoln Drive Control delivers the Lincolndriving experience through a suite ofsophisticated electronic vehicle systems.These systems continuously monitor yourdriving inputs and the road conditions tooptimize ride comfort, steering, handling,powertrain response and sound. You canpreset your preferences for these systemswithin the information display. LincolnDrive Control will respond to yourpreferences based on what gear positionyou select. This provides a single locationto control multiple systems performancesettings.

Lincoln Drive Control consists of thefollowing systems:

• Continuously controlled dampingdynamically adjusts the shockabsorbers stiffness in real time tomatch the road surface and driverinputs. This system continuouslymonitors your vehicle’s motion (roll,pitch, bounce), suspension position,load, speed, road conditions, andsteering to adjust the suspensiondamping for optimal vehicle control.

• Electronically power-assisted steeringadjusts steering effort and feel basedon your vehicle speed and your inputs.

• Active noise control utilizes yourvehicle electronics to enhance theacoustic experience.

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• Electronic stability control and tractioncontrol maintain your vehicle controlin adverse conditions or highperformance driving.

• Electronic throttle control enhancesthe powertrain response to your inputs.

Note: Active noise control is only availablewith EcoBoost™ engines.

These systems have a range of modeswhich you can choose from in order tocustomize your ideal driving experience:

• Comfort – Provides a more relaxeddriving experience, maximizingcomfort. Your steering effort decreasesand the suspension movement is morefluid. Comfort mode is ideal when youdesire enhanced traveling comfort.

• Normal – Delivers a balancedcombination of comfortable, controlledride and confident handling. This modeprovides an engaging drive experienceand a direct connection to the roadwithout sacrificing any of thecomposure demanded from a luxuryvehicle.

• Sport – Provides a sportier drivingexperience. The suspension stiffens,with an emphasis on handling andcontrol. The engine responds moredirectly to your inputs and takes on amore powerful tone. Sport mode isideal for use during more spiriteddriving.

Using Lincoln Drive Control

You can configure which of the DriveControl modes are active when yourvehicle is in Drive (D) or in Sport (S). Theconfiguration remains active until modifiedfrom the main menu on the informationdisplay.

To change your vehicle’s Drive Controlsettings from the main menu on theinformation display:

1. Choose Settings.

2. Choose Vehicle.

3. Choose Drive Control.

4. Select the shift position you would liketo configure, either D or S.

5. Choose from Comfort, Normal, or Sportmodes as your preferred setting in D.

6. Choose from Normal or Sport modesas your preferred setting in S.

Settings in S:• Handling in S - The suspension stiffens,

with an emphasis on handling andcontrol.

• Performance in S - The engineresponds more directly to your inputsand takes on a more powerful tone.

Note: Not all settings may be available.

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Note: Lincoln Drive Control has diagnosticchecks that continuously monitor thesystem to ensure proper operation.Certain types of system errors will grayout the mode selections within theinformation display, preventing you fromchanging states when the gear positionis changed. Other types of errors willproduce a temporary message that statesDrive Control Malfunction. If eithercondition persists for multiple key cycles,have your vehicle checked by anauthorized dealer.

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LOAD LIMIT

Vehicle Loading - with and withouta Trailer

This section will guide you in theproper loading of your vehicle, traileror both, to keep your loaded vehicleweight within its design ratingcapability, with or without a trailer.Properly loading your vehicle willprovide maximum return of vehicledesign performance. Before loading

your vehicle, familiarize yourself withthe following terms for determiningyour vehicle’s weight ratings, with orwithout a trailer, from the vehicle’s TireLabel or Safety ComplianceCertification Label:

Base Curb Weight - is the weight ofthe vehicle including a full tank of fueland all standard equipment. It doesnot include passengers, cargo, oroptional equipment.

Vehicle Curb Weight - is the weightof your new vehicle when you pickedit up from your authorized dealer plusany aftermarket equipment.

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PAYLOAD

Payload - is the combined weight ofcargo and passengers that the vehicleis carrying. The maximum payload foryour vehicle can be found on the TireLabel on the B-Pillar or the edge ofthe driver door (vehicles exportedoutside the US and Canada may nothave a Tire Label). Look for “THECOMBINED WEIGHT OFOCCUPANTS AND CARGO SHOULDNEVER EXCEED XXX kg OR XXX lb.”for maximum payload. The payloadlisted on the Tire Label is themaximum payload for the vehicle asbuilt by the assembly plant. If you

install any aftermarket orauthorized-dealer installed equipmenton the vehicle, you must subtract theweight of the equipment from thepayload listed on the Tire Label inorder to determine the new payload.

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WARNING

The appropriate loading capacityof your vehicle can be limited

either by volume capacity (how muchspace is available) or by payloadcapacity (how much weight the vehicleshould carry). Once you have reachedthe maximum payload of your vehicle,do not add more cargo, even if thereis space available. Overloading orimproperly loading your vehicle cancontribute to loss of vehicle controland vehicle rollover.

Example only:

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CARGO

Cargo Weight - includes all weightadded to the Base Curb Weight,including cargo and optionalequipment. When towing, trailertongue load or king pin weight is alsopart of cargo weight.

GAW (Gross Axle Weight) - is the totalweight placed on each axle (front andrear) including vehicle curb weight andall payload.

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) -is the maximum allowable weight thatcan be carried by a single axle (frontor rear). These numbers are shown onthe Safety Compliance CertificationLabel. The label shall be affixed toeither the door hinge pillar, door-latchpost, or the door edge that meets thedoor-latch post, next to the driver'sseating position. The total load oneach axle must never exceed itsGross Axle Weight Rating.

Note: For trailer towing informationrefer to the RV and Trailer TowingGuide available at an authorizeddealer.

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GVW

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GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - is theVehicle Curb Weight, plus cargo, pluspassengers.

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)- is the maximum allowable weight ofthe fully loaded vehicle (including alloptions, equipment, passengers andcargo). It is shown on the SafetyCompliance Certification Label. The

label shall be affixed to either the doorhinge pillar, door-latch post, or thedoor edge that meets the door-latchpost, next to the driver's seatingposition. The Gross Vehicle Weightmust never exceed the Gross VehicleWeight Rating.

Example only:

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WARNING

Exceeding the SafetyCompliance Certification Label

vehicle weight rating limits could resultin substandard vehicle handling orperformance, engine, transmissionand/or structural damage, seriousdamage to the vehicle, loss of controland personal injury.

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GCW GVW

GCW (Gross Combined Weight) - isthe Gross Vehicle Weight plus theweight of the fully loaded trailer.

GCWR (Gross Combined WeightRating) - is the maximum allowableweight of the vehicle and the loadedtrailer, including all cargo andpassengers, that the vehicle canhandle without risking damage.(Important: The towing vehicle’sbraking system is rated for operationat Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, not atGross Combined Weight Rating.)Separate functional brakes should beused for safe control of towed vehiclesand for trailers where the GrossCombined Weight of the towingvehicle plus the trailer exceed theGross Vehicle Weight Rating of thetowing vehicle. The Gross CombinedWeight must never exceed the GrossCombined Weight Rating.

Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight - isthe highest possible weight of a fullyloaded trailer the vehicle can tow. Itassumes a vehicle with mandatoryoptions, driver and front passengerweight (150 pounds [68 kilograms]each), no cargo weight (internal orexternal) and a tongue load of 10–15%(conventional trailer) or king pin weightof 15–25% (fifth wheel trailer). Consultan authorized dealer (or the RV andTrailer Towing Guide available at anauthorized dealer) for more detailedinformation.

Tongue Load or Fifth Wheel King PinWeight - refers to the amount of theweight that a trailer pushes down ona trailer hitch.

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Examples: For a 5000 pound (2268kilogram) conventional trailer, multiply5000 by 0.10 and 0.15 to obtain aproper tongue load range of 500 to750 pounds (227 to 340 kilograms).For an 11500 pound (5216 kilogram)fifth wheel trailer, multiply by 0.15 and0.25 to obtain a proper king pin loadrange of 1725 to 2875 pounds (782 to1304 kilograms).

WARNINGSDo not exceed the GVWR or theGAWR specified on the Safety

Compliance Certification Label.

Do not use replacement tireswith lower load carrying

capacities than the original tiresbecause they may lower the vehicle’sGVWR and GAWR limitations.Replacement tires with a higher limitthan the original tires do not increasethe GVWR and GAWR limitations.

Exceeding any vehicle weightrating limitation could result in

serious damage to the vehicle and/orpersonal injury.

Steps for determining the correctload limit:

1. Locate the statement "Thecombined weight of occupants andcargo should never exceed XXXkg or XXX lb." on your vehicle’splacard.

2. Determine the combined weightof the driver and passengers thatwill be riding in your vehicle.

3. Subtract the combined weight ofthe driver and passengers fromXXX kg or XXX lb.

4. The resulting figure equals theavailable amount of cargo andluggage load capacity. Forexample, if the “XXX” amountequals 1,400 lb. and there will befive 150 lb. passengers in yourvehicle, the amount of availablecargo and luggage load capacityis 650 lb. (1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650lb.)

5. Determine the combined weightof luggage and cargo being loadedon the vehicle. That weight maynot safely exceed the availablecargo and luggage load capacitycalculated in Step 4.

6. If your vehicle will be towing atrailer, load from your trailer will betransferred to your vehicle. Consultthis manual to determine how thisreduces the available cargo andluggage load capacity of yourvehicle.

The following gives you a fewexamples on how to calculate theavailable amount of cargo andluggage load capacity:

*Suppose your vehicle has a1400-pound (635-kilogram) cargo andluggage capacity. You decide to gogolfing. Is there enough load capacityto carry you, four of your friends andall the golf bags? You and four friendsaverage 220 pounds (99 kilograms)each and the golf bags weighapproximately 30 pounds (13.5kilograms) each. The calculation would

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be: 1400 - (5 x 220) - (5 x 30) = 1400 -1100 - 150 = 150 pounds. Yes, youhave enough load capacity in yourvehicle to transport four friends andyour golf bags. In metric units, thecalculation would be: 635 kilograms -(5 x 99 kilograms) - (5 x 13.5 kilograms)= 635 - 495 - 67.5 = 72.5 kilograms.

*Suppose your vehicle has a1400-pound (635-kilogram) cargo andluggage capacity. You and one of yourfriends decide to pick up cement fromthe local home improvement store tofinish that patio you have beenplanning for the past two years.Measuring the inside of the vehiclewith the rear seat folded down, youhave room for twelve 100-pound(45-kilogram) bags of cement. Do youhave enough load capacity totransport the cement to your home?If you and your friend each weigh 220pounds (99 kilograms), the calculationwould be: 1400 - (2 x 220) - (12 x 100)= 1400 - 440 - 1200 = - 240 pounds.No, you do not have enough cargocapacity to carry that much weight. Inmetric units, the calculation would be:635 kilograms - (2 x 99 kilograms) -(12 x 45 kilograms) = 635 - 198 - 540= -103 kilograms. You will need toreduce the load weight by at least 240pounds (104 kilograms). If you removethree 100-pound (45-kilogram) cementbags, then the load calculation wouldbe: 1400 - (2 x 220) - (9 x 100) = 1400- 440 - 900 = 60 pounds. Now you

have the load capacity to transport thecement and your friend home. Inmetric units, the calculation would be:635 kilograms - (2 x 99 kilograms) - (9x 45 kilograms) = 635 - 198 - 405 = 32kilograms.

The above calculations also assumethat the loads are positioned in yourvehicle in a manner that does notoverload the Front or the Rear GrossAxle Weight Rating specified for yourvehicle on the Safety ComplianceCertification Label. The label shall beaffixed to either the door hinge pillar,door-latch post, or the door edge thatmeets the door-latch post, next to thedriver's seating position.

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TOWING A TRAILER

WARNINGSDo not exceed the GVWR or theGAWR specified on the

certification label.

Towing trailers beyond themaximum recommended gross

trailer weight exceeds the limit of yourvehicle and could result in enginedamage, transmission damage,structural damage, loss of vehiclecontrol, vehicle rollover and personalinjury.

Note: There may be electrical itemssuch as fuses or relays that can affecttrailer towing operation. See Fuses(page 234).

Weight, not volume designates yourvehicle's load capacity. You cannotnecessarily use all available spacewhen loading a vehicle.

Towing a trailer places an additionalload on your vehicle's engine,transmission, axle, brakes, tires andsuspension. Inspect thesecomponents periodically during, andafter, any towing operation.

Load Placement

To help minimize how trailermovement affects the vehicle whendriving:• Load the heaviest items closest to

the trailer floor.• Load the heaviest items in the

center of the left and right sidetrailer tires.

• Load the heaviest items above thetrailer axles or just slightly forwardtoward the trailer tongue. Do notallow the final trailer tongue weightto go above or below 10-15% of theloaded trailer weight.

• Select a tow bar with the correctrise or drop. When both the loadedvehicle and trailer are connected,the trailer frame should be level,or slightly angled down toward thevehicle, when viewed from theside.

When driving with a trailer or payload,a slight takeoff vibration or shuddermay be present due to the increasedpayload weight. Additional informationregarding proper trailer loading andsetting your vehicle up for towing islocated in the Load Carrying chapter.See Load Limit (page 206). You canalso find the information in the RV &Trailer Towing Guide, available at anauthorized dealer.

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RECOMMENDED TOWINGWEIGHTS

Note: Do not exceed the trailer weightfor your vehicle configuration listed inthe chart below.

Note: Be sure to take intoconsideration trailer frontal area. Donot exceed 20 feet

2

(1.86 meters2

).

Note: For high altitude operation,reduce the gross combined weight by2% per 1000 feet (300 meters) startingat the 1000 foot (300 meter) elevationpoint.

Note: Certain states require electrictrailer brakes for trailers over aspecified weight. Be sure to checkstate regulations for this specifiedweight. The maximum trailer weightslisted may be limited to this specifiedweight, as the vehicle’s electricalsystem may not include the wiringconnector needed to activate electrictrailer brakes.

Your vehicle may tow a Class I trailerprovided the maximum trailer weightis less than or equal to the maximumtrailer weight listed for your vehicleconfiguration on the following chart.

Maximum trailer weight*Powertrain

1000 lb (454 kg)2.0L GTDI

1000 lb (454 kg)3.7L TiVCT*

Calculated with SAE J2807 method.

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ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS

Follow these guidelines for safe towing:• Do not tow a trailer until you drive your

vehicle at least 1000 miles (1600kilometers).

• Consult your local motor vehicle lawsfor towing a trailer.

• See the instructions included withtowing accessories for the properinstallation and adjustmentspecifications.

• Service your vehicle more frequentlyif you tow a trailer. See your scheduledmaintenance information.

• If you use a rental trailer, follow theinstructions the rental agency givesyou.

You can find information on loadspecification terms found on the tire labeland Safety Compliance label as well asinstructions on calculating your vehicle'sload in the Load Carrying chapter. SeeLoad Limit (page 206).

Remember to account for the trailertongue weight as part of your vehicle loadwhen calculating the total vehicle weight.

Hitches

Do not use a hitch that either clamps ontothe bumper or attaches to the axle.

Distribute the trailer load so 10-15% of thetotal trailer weight is on the tongue.

Safety Chains

Note: Never attach safety chains to thebumper.

Always connect the safety chains to thehook retainers of your vehicle hitch.

To connect the safety chains, cross themunder the trailer tongue and allow enoughslack for turning tight corners. Do not allowthe chains to drag on the ground.

Trailer Brakes

WARNING

Do not connect a trailer's hydraulicbrake system directly to your

vehicle's brake system. Your vehicle maynot have enough braking power and yourchances of having a collision greatlyincrease.

Electric brakes and manual, automatic orsurge-type trailer brakes are safe if youinstall them properly and adjust them tothe manufacturer's specifications. Thetrailer brakes must meet local and federalregulations.

The rating for the tow vehicle's brakingsystem operation is at the gross vehicleweight rating, not the gross combinedweight rating.

Trailer Lamps

WARNING

Never connect any trailer lampwiring to the vehicle's tail lamp

wiring; this may damage the electricalsystem resulting in fire. Contact yourauthorized dealer as soon as possible forassistance in proper trailer tow wiringinstallation. Additional electrical equipmentmay be required.

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Trailer lamps are required on most towedvehicles. Make sure all running lights,brake lights, turn signals and hazard lightsare working.

Before Towing a Trailer

Practice turning, stopping and backing upto get the feel of your vehicle-trailercombination before starting on a trip.When turning, make wider turns so thetrailer wheels clear curbs and otherobstacles.

When Towing a Trailer

• Do not drive faster than 70 mph (113km/h) during the first 500 miles (800kilometers).

• Do not make full-throttle starts.• Check your hitch, electrical

connections and trailer wheel lug nutsthoroughly after you have traveled 50miles (80 kilometers).

• When stopped in congested or heavytraffic during hot weather, place thegearshift in position P to aid engineand transmission cooling and to helpA/C performance.

• Turn off the speed control with heavyloads or in hilly terrain. The speedcontrol may turn off automatically whenyou are towing on long, steep grades.

• Shift to a lower gear when drivingdown a long or steep hill. Do not applythe brakes continuously, as they mayoverheat and become less effective.

• If your transmission is equipped witha Grade Assist or Tow/Haul feature,use this feature when towing. Thisprovides engine braking and helpseliminate excessive transmissionshifting for optimum fuel economy andtransmission cooling.

• Allow more distance for stopping witha trailer attached. Anticipate stops andbrake gradually.

• Avoid parking on a grade. However, ifyou must park on a grade:

1. Turn the steering wheel to point yourvehicle tires away from traffic flow.

2. Set your vehicle parking brake.

3. Place the automatic transmission inposition P.

4. Place wheel chocks in front and backof the trailer wheels. (Chocks notincluded with vehicle.)

Launching or Retrieving a Boat orPersonal Watercraft (PWC)

Note: Disconnect the wiring to the trailerbefore backing the trailer into the water.

Note: Reconnect the wiring to the trailerafter removing the trailer from the water.

When backing down a ramp during boatlaunching or retrieval:• Do not allow the static water level to

rise above the bottom edge of the rearbumper.

• Do not allow waves to break higherthan 6 inches (15 centimeters) abovethe bottom edge of the rear bumper.

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Exceeding these limits may allow water toenter vehicle components:• Causing internal damage to the

components.• Affecting driveability, emissions, and

reliability.

Any time the rear axle submerges in water,replace the rear axle lubricant. Water maycontaminate the rear axle lubricant, whichis not a normal maintenance inspectionitem unless there is a possibility of a leakor other axle repair is required.

TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE

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If you need to have your vehicle towed,contact a professional towing service or,if you are a member of a roadsideassistance program, your roadsideassistance service provider.

We recommend the use of a wheel lift anddollies or flatbed equipment to tow yourvehicle. Do not tow with a slingbelt. FordMotor Company has not approved aslingbelt towing procedure. Vehicledamage may occur if towed incorrectly, orby any other means.

Ford Motor Company produces a towingmanual for all authorized tow truckoperators. Have your tow truck operatorrefer to this manual for proper hook-upand towing procedures for your vehicle.

It is acceptable to have your front-wheeldrive vehicle towed from the front if usingproper wheel lift equipment to raise thefront wheels off the ground. When towingin this manner, the rear wheels can remainon the ground.

Front-wheel drive vehicles must have thefront wheels placed on a tow dolly whentowing your vehicle from the rear usingwheel lift equipment. This preventsdamage to the transmission.

Towing an all-wheel drive vehicle requiresthat all wheels be off the ground, such asusing a wheel lift and dollies or flatbedequipment. This prevents damage to thetransmission, all-wheel drive system andvehicle.

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TOWING THE VEHICLE ON FOURWHEELS

Emergency Towing

You can flat-tow (all wheels on the ground,regardless of the powertrain/transmissionconfiguration) your disabled vehicle(without access to wheel dollies,car-hauling trailer, or flatbed transportvehicle) under the following conditions:• Your vehicle is facing forward so you

tow it in a forward direction.• You place the transmission in position

N. If you cannot place the transmissionin position N, you may need tooverride it. See Transmission (page154).

• Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).• Maximum distance is 50 miles (80

kilometers).

Recreational Towing

Note: Put your climate control system inrecirculated air mode to prevent exhaustfumes from entering the vehicle. SeeClimate Control (page 116).

Follow these guidelines if you have a needfor recreational (RV) towing. An exampleof recreational towing would be towingyour vehicle behind a motorhome. Theseguidelines are to make sure you do notdamage the transmission during towing.

Vehicles Equipped with a 2.0L Engine

Front-wheel drive (FWD) vehicles CANNOTbe flat-towed (all wheels on the ground)as vehicle or transmission damage mayoccur. You must place the front wheels ona two-wheel tow dolly. If you are using atow dolly, follow the instructions specifiedby the equipment provider.

All-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles CANNOTbe flat-towed (all wheels on the ground),as vehicle or transmission damage mayoccur. It is recommended to tow yourvehicle with all four (4) wheels off theground such as when using a car-haulingtrailer. Otherwise, you cannot tow yourvehicle.

Vehicles Equipped with a 3.7L Engine

You can tow your vehicle with all fourwheels on the ground using the NeutralTow feature, or with all four wheels off theground using a vehicle transport trailer. Ifyou are using a vehicle transport trailer,follow the instruction specified by theequipment provider.

If you tow your vehicle with all four wheelson the ground:• Tow only in the forward direction.• Release the parking brake.

Neutral Tow

Enter Neutral Tow mode by doing thefollowing:

1. Put the ignition in accessory mode bypressing the engine START buttonwithout pressing the brake pedal.

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2. Select Neutral Tow under the VehicleSettings menu in the informationdisplay. See General Information(page 96).

3. Press and hold the OK button to startthe neutral tow process.

4. Press the brake pedal and select N onthe push-button transmission.

5. Turn the ignition off by pressing theengine START button without pressingthe brake pedal.

If the process is completes successfully:• the N on the push-button transmission

blinks slowly• Neutral Tow Engaged turn ignition

off for towing appears in theinformation display.

Note: If the parking brake is applied,Neutral Tow remove park brake fortowing appears in the information display.

Note: Do not exceed 65 mph (105 km/h).

Note: Start the engine and allow it to runfor five minutes at the beginning of eachday and every six hours (or fewer). Shutthe engine off and verify that Neutral towengaged appears in the display beforecontinuing to tow.

Exit Neutral Tow mode, make sure theignition is on (engine can be on or off),press the brake pedal and select P on thepush-button transmission.

If the process is completed successfully,Neutral Tow disengaged appears in theinformation display and both theinstrument cluster and push-buttontransmission display P.

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BREAKING-IN

You need to break in new tires forapproximately 300 miles (480 kilometers).During this time, your vehicle may exhibitsome unusual driving characteristics.

Avoid driving too fast during the first 1000miles (1600 kilometers). Vary your speedfrequently and change up through thegears early. Do not labor the engine.

Do not tow during the first 1000 miles(1600 kilometers).

ECONOMICAL DRIVING

Fuel economy is affected by several thingssuch as how you drive, the conditions youdrive under and how you maintain yourvehicle.

There are some things to keep in mindthat may improve your fuel economy:• Accelerate and slow down in a smooth,

moderate fashion.• Drive at steady speeds.• Anticipate stops; slowing down may

eliminate the need to stop.• Combine errands and minimize

stop-and-go driving.• When running errands, go to the

furthest destination first and thenwork your way back home.

• Close the windows for high-speeddriving.

• Drive at reasonable speeds. (Travelingat 65 mph/105 kph uses about 15% lessfuel than traveling at 75 mph/121 kph).

• Keep the tires properly inflated anduse only the recommended size.

• Use the recommended engine oil.• Perform all regularly scheduled

maintenance.

There are also some things you may wantto avoid doing because they reduce yourfuel economy:• Avoid sudden or hard accelerations.• Avoid revving the engine before

turning off the car.• Avoid long idle periods.• Do not warm up your vehicle on cold

mornings.• Reduce the use of air conditioning and

heat.• Avoid using speed control in hilly

terrain.• Do not rest your foot on the brake

pedal while driving.• Avoid carrying unnecessary weight

(approximately 1 mpg [0.4kilometers/liter] is lost for every 400lbs [180 kilograms] of weight carried).

• Avoid adding particular accessories toyour vehicle (e.g. bug deflectors,rollbars/light bars, running boards, skiracks).

• Avoid driving with the wheels out ofalignment.

DRIVING THROUGH WATER

Note: Driving through deep water abovethe recommended levels can causevehicle damage.

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If driving through deep or standing wateris unavoidable, proceed very slowly. Neverdrive through water that is higher than thebottom of the wheel rims (for cars) or thebottom of the hubs (for trucks).

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When driving through water, traction orbrake capability may be limited. Also,water may enter your engine’s air intakeand severely damage your engine or yourvehicle may stall.

Once through the water, always dry thebrakes by moving your vehicle slowlywhile applying light pressure on the brakepedal. Wet brakes do not stop the vehicleas quickly as dry brakes.

FLOOR MATS

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WARNINGSAlways use floor mats that aredesigned to fit the foot well of your

vehicle, leaving the pedal areaunobstructed, and which can be firmlysecured to retention posts so that theycannot slip out of position and interferewith the pedals or impair safe operationof your vehicle in other ways.

Incorrectly fitted floor mats cancause the accelerator pedal to

become stuck in the open position. Thiscan cause loss of vehicle control.

Always correctly install the floor matsto the retention posts so that they

cannot slip out of position or obstructpedal operation.

Do not place unsecured floor matsor any other covering in the foot

well.

Do not place additional floor mats orany other covering on top of the

original floor mats. This will reduce thepedal clearance and interfere with thepedal operation.

Do not allow objects to fall orbecome trapped under the pedals

of your vehicle. This can cause loss ofvehicle control.

Carry out regular inspections tomake sure the floor mats are secure.

To install the floor mats, position the floormat eyelet over the retention post andpress down to lock in position.

Remove in reverse order.

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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE

Vehicles Sold In the United States:Getting Roadside Assistance

To fully assist, if you have a vehicleconcern, Ford Motor Company offers acomplimentary Roadside Assistanceprogram. This program is separate fromthe New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

The service is available:• 24 hours a day, seven days a week.• Throughout the life of the vehicle for

original owners.• For six years or 70,000.0 mi

(112,654.08 km) (whichever comes first)within the extended powertrainwarranty coverage period forsubsequent owners.

Roadside assistance will cover:• A flat tire change with a good spare

(except vehicles supplied with a tiremobility kit).

• Battery jump start.• Lock-out assistance (key replacement

cost is the customer's responsibility).• Fuel delivery — independent service

contractors, if not prohibited by state,local or municipal law shall deliver upto 2.00 gal (7.57 L) of gasoline or5.00 gal (18.93 L) of diesel fuel to adisabled vehicle. Roadside Assistancelimits fuel delivery service to twono-charge occurrences within a12-month period.

• Winch out — available within 100.0 ft(30.48 m) of a paved or countymaintained road, no recoveries.

• Towing — Lincoln eligible vehicles tothe client's selling or preferred dealerwithin 100.0 mi (161 km) of thedisablement location or to the nearestLincoln dealer. If a client requests atow to a selling or preferred dealer thatis more than 100.0 mi (161 km) from thedisablement location, the client shallbe responsible for any mileage costsin excess of 100.0 mi (161 km).

Roadside Assistance will include up to$200 coverage for a towed trailer if thedisabled eligible vehicle requires serviceat the nearest authorized dealer. If thetowing vehicle is operational but the traileris not, then the trailer does not qualify forany roadside services.

Vehicles Sold In the United States:Using Roadside Assistance

United States Lincoln vehicle clients whoneed Roadside Assistance, call1-800-521-4140.

If you need to arrange roadside assistancefor yourself, Ford Motor Company willreimburse a reasonable amount for towingto the nearest Lincoln dealership within100.0 mi (161 km). To obtain reimbursementinformation, United States Lincoln vehicleclients, call 1-800-521-4140. Ford MotorCompany will ask clients to submit theiroriginal receipts.

Vehicles Sold In Canada: GettingRoadside Assistance

Canadian clients who need roadsideassistance, call 1-800-387-9333.

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Vehicles Sold In Canada: UsingRoadside Assistance

Canadian Roadside coverage and benefitsmay differ from the United Statescoverage. Please refer to your warrantyinformation or visit our website atwww.lincolncanada.com for informationon Canadian services and benefits.

Canadian customers who need to obtainroadside information, call 1-800-387-9333or visit our website atwww.lincolncanada.com.

HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS

Note: If used when the vehicle is notrunning, the battery will lose charge. Theremay be insufficient power to restart yourvehicle.

The hazard warning button islocated on the instrument panel.Use it when your vehicle is

creating a safety hazard for othermotorists.

• Press the button to turn on the hazardwarning function, and the front andrear direction indicators will flash.

• Press the button again to turn them off.

FUEL SHUTOFF

WARNING

Failure to inspect and, if necessary,repair fuel leaks after a collision may

increase the risk of fire and serious injury.Ford Motor Company recommends thatthe fuel system be inspected by anauthorized dealer after any collision.

In the event of a moderate to severecollision, this vehicle includes a fuel pumpshutoff feature that stops the flow of fuelto the engine. Not every impact will causea shutoff.

Should your vehicle shut off after acollision, you may restart your vehicle. Forvehicles equipped with a key system:1. Switch off the ignition.2. Switch on the ignition.3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to re-enable the

fuel pump.

For vehicles equipped with a push buttonstart system:1. Press the START/STOP button to

switch off the ignition.2. Press the brake pedal and press the

START/STOP button to start thevehicle.

3. Remove your foot from the brake pedaland press the START/STOP button toswitch off the ignition.

4. You can either attempt to start theengine by pressing the brake pedaland the START/STOP button, or switchon the ignition only by pressing theSTART/STOP button without pressingthe brake pedal. Both ways re-enablethe fuel system.

Note: When you try to restart your vehicleafter a fuel shutoff, the vehicle makes surethat various systems are safe to restart.Once your vehicle determines that thesystems are safe, then the vehicle willallow you to restart.

Note: In the event that your vehicle doesnot restart after your third attempt, contactan authorized dealer.

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JUMP STARTING THE VEHICLE

WARNINGSThe gases around the battery canexplode if exposed to flames, sparks,

or lit cigarettes. An explosion could resultin personal injury or vehicle damage.

Batteries contain sulfuric acid whichcan burn skin, eyes and clothing, if

contacted.

Use only an adequate-sized cablewith insulated clamps.

Preparing Your Vehicle

Note: Do not attempt to push-start yourautomatic transmission vehicle. Automatictransmissions do not have push-startcapability. Attempting to push-start avehicle with an automatic transmissionmay cause transmission damage.

Note: Use only a 12-volt supply to startyour vehicle.

Note: Do not disconnect the battery of thedisabled vehicle as this could damage thevehicle's electrical system.

Park the booster vehicle close to the hoodof the disabled vehicle, making sure thetwo vehicles do not touch. Turn allaccessories off.

Connecting the Jumper Cables

WARNING

Do not attach the cables to fuel lines,engine rocker covers, the intake

manifold or electrical components asgrounding points. Stay clear of movingparts. To avoid reverse polarityconnections, make sure that you correctlyidentify the positive (+) and negative (-)terminals on both the disabled and boostervehicles before connecting the cables.

Note: In the illustration, the bottom vehiclerepresents the booster vehicle.

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1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cableto the positive (+) terminal of thedischarged battery.

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2. Connect the other end of the positive(+) cable to the positive (+) terminal ofthe assisting battery.

3. Connect the negative (-) cable to thenegative (-) terminal of the assistingbattery.

4. Make the final connection of thenegative (-) cable to an exposed metalpart of the stalled vehicle's engine, orconnect the negative (-) cable to aground connection point if available.

WARNING

Do not connect the end of thesecond cable to the negative (-)

terminal of the battery to be jumped. Aspark may cause an explosion of the gasesthat surround the battery.

Jump Starting

1. Start the engine of the booster vehicleand rev the engine moderately, orpress the accelerator gently to keepyour engine speed between 2000 and3000 rpms, as shown in yourtachometer.

2. Start the engine of the disabledvehicle.

3. Once the disabled vehicle has beenstarted, run both vehicle engines foran additional three minutes beforedisconnecting the jumper cables.

Removing the Jumper Cables

Remove the jumper cables in the reverseorder that they were connected.

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1. Remove the jumper cable from theground metal surface or connectingpoint, if available.

2. Remove the jumper cable on thenegative (-) terminal of the boostervehicle's battery.

3. Remove the jumper cable from thepositive (+) terminal of the boostervehicle's battery.

4. Remove the jumper cable from thepositive (+) terminal of the disabledvehicle's battery.

After the disabled vehicle has been startedand the jumper cables removed, allow itto idle for several minutes so the batterycan recharge.

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POST-CRASH ALERT SYSTEM

The system flashes the turn signal lampsand sounds the horn (intermittently) in theevent of a serious impact that deploys anairbag (front, side, side curtain or SafetyCanopy) or the safety belt pretensioners.

The horn and lamps will turn off when:• The hazard control button is pressed• The panic button (if equipped) is

pressed on the remote entrytransmitter

• Your vehicle runs out of power

Spinout Detection

If a spinout is detected, the vehicle comesto a stop and the hazard warning flasherscome on. The message Spinout DetectedHazards Activated will also appear on theinstrument cluster. The message may notappear if your vehicle runs out of power.

Once the hazard warning flashers havebeen activated, you can turn them off by:• Pressing the hazard warning flasher

button• Pressing the remote control unlock

button• Pressing the remote control panic

button• Cycling the ignition on and off twice

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GETTING THE SERVICES YOUNEED

Warranty repairs to your vehicle must beperformed by an authorized dealer. Whileany authorized dealer handling yourvehicle line will provide warranty service,we recommend you return to your sellingauthorized dealer who wants to ensureyour continued satisfaction.

Please note that certain warranty repairsrequire special training and equipment, sonot all authorized dealers are authorizedto perform all warranty repairs. This meansthat, depending on the warranty repairneeded, you may have to take your vehicleto another authorized dealer.

A reasonable time must be allowed toperform a repair after taking your vehicleto the authorized dealer. Repairs will bemade using Ford or Motorcraft parts, orremanufactured or other parts that areauthorized by Ford.

Away From Home

If you are away from home when yourvehicle needs service, contact the FordCustomer Relationship Center or use theonline resources listed below to find thenearest authorized dealer.

In the United States:

Mailing address

Ford Motor CompanyCustomer Relationship CenterP.O. Box 6248Dearborn, MI 48121

Telephone

1-800-521-4140(TDD for the hearing impaired:1-800-232-5952)

Online

Additional information and resources areavailable online at www.lincolnowner.com

These are some of the items that can befound online:• U.S. dealer locator by Dealer Name,

City/State, or Zip Code• Owner Manuals• Maintenance Schedules• Recalls• Ford Extended Service Plans• Ford Genuine Accessories• Service specials and promotions.

In Canada:

Mailing address

Lincoln Customer Relationship CentreFord Motor Company of Canada, LimitedP.O. Box 2000Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4

Telephone

1-800-387-9333

Online

www.ford.ca

Additional Assistance

If you have questions or concerns, or areunsatisfied with the service you arereceiving, follow these steps:

1. Contact your Sales Representative orService Advisor at yourselling/servicing authorized dealer.

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2. If your inquiry or concern remainsunresolved, contact the SalesManager, Service Manager orCustomer Relations Manager.

3. If you require assistance or clarificationon Ford Motor Company policies,please contact the Ford CustomerRelationship Center.

In order to help you serve you better,please have the following informationavailable when contacting a CustomerRelationship Center:• Vehicle Identification Number.• Your telephone number (home and

business).• The name of the authorized dealer and

city where located.• The vehicle’s current odometer

reading.

In some states, you must directly notifyFord in writing before pursuing remediesunder your state’s warranty laws. Ford isalso allowed a final repair attempt in somestates.

In the United States, a warranty disputemust be submitted to the BBB AUTO LINEbefore taking action under theMagnuson-Moss Warranty Act, or to theextent allowed by state law, beforepursuing replacement or repurchaseremedies provided by certain state laws.This dispute handling procedure is notrequired prior to enforcing state createdrights or other rights which areindependent of the Magnuson-MossWarranty Act or state replacement orrepurchase laws.

IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)

California Civil Code Section 1793.2(d)requires that, if a manufacturer or itsrepresentative is unable to repair a motorvehicle to conform to the vehicle’sapplicable express warranty after areasonable number of attempts, themanufacturer shall be required to eitherreplace the vehicle with one substantiallyidentical or repurchase the vehicle andreimburse the buyer in an amount equalto the actual price paid or payable by theconsumer (less a reasonable allowancefor consumer use). The consumer has theright to choose whether to receive arefund or replacement vehicle.

California Civil Code Section 1793.22(b)presumes that the manufacturer has hada reasonable number of attempts toconform the vehicle to its applicableexpress warranties if, within the first 18months of ownership of a new vehicle orthe first 18000 miles (29 000 km),whichever occurs first:

1. Two or more repair attempts are madeon the same non-conformity likely tocause death or serious bodily injuryOR

2. Four or more repair attempts are madeon the same nonconformity (a defector condition that substantially impairsthe use, value or safety of the vehicle)OR

3. The vehicle is out of service for repairof nonconformities for a total of morethan 30 calendar days (not necessarilyall at one time).

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In the case of 1 or 2 above, the consumermust also notify the manufacturer of theneed for the repair of the nonconformityat the following address:

Ford Motor Company16800 Executive Plaza DriveMail Drop 3NE-BDearborn, MI 48126

You are required to submit your warrantydispute to BBB AUTO LINE beforeasserting in court any rights or remediesconferred by California Civil Code Section1793.22(b). You are also required to useBBB AUTO LINE before exercising rightsor seeking remedies created by theFederal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, 15U.S.C. sec. 2301 et seq. If you choose toseek redress by pursuing rights andremedies not created by California CivilCode Section 1793.22(b) or theMagnuson-Moss Warranty Act, resort toBBB AUTO LINE is not required by thosestatutes.

THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU(BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM(U.S. ONLY)

Your satisfaction is important to FordMotor Company and to your dealer. If awarranty concern has not been resolvedusing the three-step procedure outlinedearlier in this chapter in the Getting theServices you need section, you may beeligible to participate in the BBB AUTOLINE program.

The BBB AUTO LINE program consists oftwo parts – mediation and arbitration.During mediation, a representative of theBBB will contact both you and Ford MotorCompany to explore options for settlementof the claim. If an agreement is notreached during mediation or you do notwant to participate in mediation, and ifyour claim is eligible, you may participatein the arbitration process. An arbitrationhearing will be scheduled so that you canpresent your case in an informal settingbefore an impartial person. The arbitratorwill consider the testimony provided andmake a decision after the hearing.

Disputes submitted to the BBB AUTO LINEprogram are usually decided within fortydays after you file your claim with the BBB.You are not bound by the decision, andmay reject the decision and proceed tocourt where all findings of the BBB AutoLine dispute, and decision, are admissiblein the court action. Should you choose toaccept the BBB AUTO LINE decision, Fordis then bound by the decision, and mustcomply with the decision within 30 daysof receipt of your acceptance letter.

BBB AUTO LINE Application: Using theinformation provided below, please call orwrite to request a program application.You will be asked for your name andaddress, general information about yournew vehicle, information about yourwarranty concerns, and any steps youhave already taken to try to resolve them.A Customer Claim Form will be mailed thatwill need to be completed, signed andreturned to the BBB along with proof ofownership. Upon receipt, the BBB willreview the claim for eligibility under theProgram Summary Guidelines.

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You can get more information by callingBBB AUTO LINE at 1-800-955-5100, orwriting to:

BBB AUTO LINE4200 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 800Arlington, Virginia 22203-1833

BBB AUTO LINE applications can also berequested by calling the Ford MotorCompany Customer Relationship Centerat 1-800-392-3673.

Note: Ford Motor Company reserves theright to change eligibility limitations,modify procedures, or to discontinue thisprocess at any time without notice andwithout obligation.

UTILIZING THEMEDIATION/ARBITRATIONPROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)

For vehicles delivered to authorizedCanadian dealers. In those cases whereyou continue to feel that the efforts byFord of Canada and the authorized dealerto resolve a factory-related vehicle serviceconcern have been unsatisfactory, Fordof Canada participates in an impartial thirdparty mediation/arbitration programadministered by the Canadian MotorVehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP).

The CAMVAP program is a straight forwardand relatively speedy alternative to resolvea disagreement when all other efforts toproduce a settlement have failed. Thisprocedure is without cost to you and isdesigned to eliminate the need for lengthyand expensive legal proceedings.

In the CAMVAP program, impartialthird-party arbitrators conduct hearings atmutually convenient times and places inan informal environment. These impartialarbitrators review the positions of theparties, make decisions and, whenappropriate, render awards to resolvedisputes. CAMVAP decisions are fast, fair,and final as the arbitrator’s award isbinding on both you and Ford of Canada.

CAMVAP services are available in allCanadian territories and provinces. Formore information, without charge orobligation, call your CAMVAP ProvincialAdministrator directly at 1-800-207-0685or visit www.camvap.ca.

GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDETHE U.S. AND CANADA

Before exporting your vehicle to a foreigncountry, contact the appropriate foreignembassy or consulate. These officials caninform you of local vehicle registrationregulations and where to find unleadedfuel.

If you cannot find unleaded fuel or canonly get fuel with an anti-knock indexlower than is recommended for yourvehicle, contact our Customer RelationshipCenter.

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The use of leaded fuel in your vehiclewithout proper conversion may damagethe effectiveness of your emission controlsystem and may cause engine knockingor serious engine damage. Ford MotorCompany or Ford of Canada is notresponsible for any damage caused byuse of improper fuel. Using leaded fuelmay also result in difficulty importing yourvehicle back into the United States.

If your vehicle must be serviced while youare traveling or living in Asia-PacificRegion, Sub-Saharan Africa, U.S. VirginIslands, Central America, the Caribbean,and Israel, contact the nearest authorizeddealer. If the authorized dealer cannot helpyou, contact:

FORD MOTOR COMPANYCustomer Relationship Center1555 Fairlane DriveFairlane Business Park #3Allen Park, Michigan 48101U.S.A.Telephone: (313) 594-4857Fax: (313) 390-0804Email: [email protected]

For customers in Guam, theCommonwealth of the Northern MarianaIslands (CNMI), America Samoa, and theU.S. Virgin Islands, please feel free to callour Toll-Free Number: (800) 841-FORD(3673).

If your vehicle must be serviced while youare traveling or living in Puerto Rico,contact the nearest authorized dealer. Ifthe authorized dealer cannot help you,contact:

FORD MOTOR COMPANYCustomer Relationship Center1555 Fairlane DriveFairlane Business Park #3Allen Park, Michigan 48101U.S.A.Telephone: (800) 841-FORD (3673)FAX: (313) 390-0804Email: [email protected]

If your vehicle must be serviced while youare traveling or living in the Middle East,contact the nearest authorized dealer. Ifthe authorized dealer cannot help you,contact:

FORD MOTOR COMPANYCustomer Relationship Center1555 Fairlane DriveFairlane Business Park #3Allen Park, Michigan 48101U.S.A.Telephone: +971 4 3326084Toll-Free Number of the Kingdom of SaudiArabia: 800 8971409Local Telephone Number of Kuwait:24810575FAX: +971 4 3327299Email: [email protected]

If you buy your vehicle in North Americaand then relocate to any of the abovelocations, register your vehicleidentification number (VIN) and newaddress with Ford Motor Company ExportOperations & Global Growth Initiatives byemailing [email protected].

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If you are in another foreign country,contact the nearest authorized dealer. Inthe event your inquiry is unresolved,communicate your concern with thedealership’s Sales Manager, ServiceManager or Customer Relations Manager.If you require additional assistance orclarification, please contact the respectiveCustomer Relationship Center aspreviously listed.

Customers in the U.S. should call1-800-392-3673.

ORDERING ADDITIONALOWNER'S LITERATURE

To order the publications in this portfolio,contact Helm, Incorporated at:

HELM, INCORPORATED47911 Halyard DrivePlymouth, Michigan 48170Attention: Customer Service

Or to order a free publication catalog, calltoll free: 1-800-782-4356

Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. EST

Helm, Incorporated can also be reachedby their website:

www.helminc.com

(Items in this catalog may be purchasedby credit card, check or money order.)

Obtaining a French Owner’s Manual

French Owner’s Manual can be obtainedfrom your authorized dealer or bycontacting Helm, Incorporated using thecontact information listed previously in thissection.

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS(U.S. ONLY)

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If you believe that your vehicle has adefect which could cause a crash orcould cause injury or death, youshould immediately inform theNational Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration (NHTSA) in addition tonotifying Ford Motor Company.

If NHTSA receives similar complaints,it may open an investigation, and if itfinds that a safety defect exists in agroup of vehicles, it may order a recalland remedy campaign. However,NHTSA cannot become involved inindividual problems between you, yourdealer, or Ford Motor Company.

To contact NHTSA, you may call theVehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at1-888-327-4236 (TTY:1-800-424-9153); go tohttp://www.safercar.gov; or write to:

Administrator

1200 New Jersey Avenue, Southeast

Washington, D.C. 20590

You can also obtain other informationabout motor vehicle safety fromhttp://www.safercar.gov.

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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS(CANADA ONLY)

If you believe that your vehicle has a

defect which could cause a crash orcould cause injury or death, youshould immediately inform TransportCanada.

Transport Canada Contact Information

http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/roadsafety/menu.htmWebsite

1–800–333–0510Phone

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FUSE SPECIFICATION CHART

Power Distribution Box

WARNINGSAlways disconnect the batterybefore servicing high-current fuses.

To reduce risk of electrical shock,always replace the cover to the

power distribution box beforereconnecting the battery or refilling fluidreservoirs.

The power distribution box is in the enginecompartment. It has high-current fuses thatprotect your vehicle's main electricalsystems from overloads.

If you disconnect and reconnect thebattery, you will need to reset somefeatures. See Changing the 12V Battery(page 259).

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Protected componentsFuse amp ratingFuse or relay number

Not used (spare)25A

31

Starter relay-2

Autowipers15A

13

Blower motor relay-4

Power point 3 - Back of console20A

35

Not used-6

Powertrain control module - vehicle power120A

17

Powertrain control module - vehicle power220A

18

Powertrain control module relay-9

Power point 1 - driver front20A

310

Powertrain control module - vehicle power415A

211

Powertrain control module - vehicle power315A

212

Powertrain control module - vehicle power510A

213

Powertrain control module - vehicle power610A

214

Run/start relay-15

Power point 2 - console20A

316

Not used-17

Powertrain control module - keep alivepower10A

118

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Protected componentsFuse amp ratingFuse or relay number

Run/start electronic power assist steering10A

119

Run/start lighting10A

120

Run/start transmission control, Transmis-sion oil pump start/stop15A

121

Air conditioner clutch solenoid10A

122

Run/start: Blind spot information system,Rear view camera, Adaptive cruise control,Heads-up display, Shifter

15A123

Not used-24

Run/start anti-lock brake system10A

225

Run/start powertrain control module10A

226

Not used-27

Not used-28

Not used-29

Not used-30

Not used-31

Electronic fan #1 relay-32

Air conditioner clutch relay-33

Not used-34

Not used-35

Not used-36

Not used-37

Electronic fan #2 relay-38

Electronic fan #3 relay-39

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Protected componentsFuse amp ratingFuse or relay number

Fuel pump relay-40

Horn relay-41

Not used-42

Not used-43

Not used-44

Not used-45

Alternator10A

246

Brake on/off switch10A

247

Horn20A

148

Mass air flow monitor5A

149

Not used-50

Not used-51

Not used-52

Power seats10A

153

Not used-54

Not used-551

Micro fuse2

Dual micro fuse3

M-type fuse

Power Distribution Box - Bottom

There are fuses located on the bottom ofthe fuse box. To access the bottom of thefuse box, do the following:

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1. Release the two latches, located onboth sides of the fuse box.

2. Raise the inboard side of the fuse boxfrom the cradle.

3. Move the fuse box toward the centerof the engine compartment.

4. Pivot the outboard side of the fuse boxto access the bottom side.

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Protected componentsFuse amp ratingFuse or relay number

Fuel pump feed30A

156

Not used-57

Not used-58

500W electronic fan 330A

159

500W electronic fan 130A

160

Not used-61

Body control module 150A

262

500W electronic fan 220A

163

Not used-64

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Protected componentsFuse amp ratingFuse or relay number

Front heated seat20A

165

Not used-66

Body control module 250A

267

Heated rear window40A

168

Anti-lock brake system valves30A

169

Passenger seat30A

170

Not used-71

Panoramic roof #130A

172

Rear climate controlled seats20A

173

Driver seat module30A

174

Not used-75

Transmission oil pump #2 stop/start20A

176

Front climate controlled seats30A

177

Not used-78

Blower motor40A

179

Power trunk30A

180

Inverter40A

181

Anti-lock brake system pump60A

282

Wiper motor #125A

183

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Protected componentsFuse amp ratingFuse or relay number

Starter solenoid30A

184

Panoramic roof #230A

185

1

M-type fuse2

J-type fuse

Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel

The fuse panel is under the instrumentpanel to the left of the steering column.

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Protected componentsFuse amp ratingFuse or relay number

Lighting (ambient, glove box, vanity, dome,trunk)10A

11

Memory seats, Lumbar, Power mirror7.5A

12

Driver door unlock20A

13

Not used (spare)5A

14

Subwoofer amplifier, THX amplifier20A

15

Not used (spare)10A

26

Not used (spare)10A

27

Not used (spare)10A

28

Not used (spare)10A

29

Power trunk logic, Keypad5A

210

Not used (spare)5A

211

Climate control, Gear shift7.5A

212

Steering wheel column, Cluster, Datalinklogic7.5A

213

Not used (spare)10A

214

Datalink/Gateway module10A

215

Trunk release15A

116

Not used (spare)5A

217

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Protected componentsFuse amp ratingFuse or relay number

Ignition, Push button stop/start5A

218

Passenger airbag disabled indicator,Transmission range5A

219

Adaptive headlamps5A

220

Humidity and in-car temperature, Rearclimate seats5A

221

Occupant classification sensor5A

222

Delayed accessory (power inverter logic,moonroof logic)10A

123

Central lock/unlock30A

124

Driver's door (window, mirror)30A

125

Front passenger's door (window, mirror)30A

126

Moonroof30A

127

THX amplifier20A

128

Rear driver side door (window)30A

129

Rear passenger side door (window)30A

130

Not used (spare)15A

131

GPS, Voice control, Display, Adaptivecruise control, Radio frequency receiver10A

132

Radio, Active noise control20A

133

Run/start bus (fuse #19, 20, 21, 22, 35, 36,37, circuit breaker)30A

134

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Protected componentsFuse amp ratingFuse or relay number

Restraints control module5A

135

Continuous control damping suspension,Auto-dimming rear view mirror, Lanekeeping system module

15A136

All-wheel drive relay, Heated steeringwheel15A

137

Rear window shade30A381

Micro fuse2

Dual micro fuse

CHANGING A FUSE

Fuses

WARNING

Always replace a fuse with one thathas the specified amperage rating.

Using a fuse with a higher amperage ratingcan cause severe wire damage and couldstart a fire.

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If electrical components in the vehicle arenot working, a fuse may have blown.Blown fuses are identified by a brokenwire within the fuse. Check the appropriatefuses before replacing any electricalcomponents.

Standard Fuse Amperage Rating and Color

Color

J-type fusesM-type fusesDual micro fusesMicro fusesFuse rating

--TanTan5A

--BrownBrown7.5A

--RedRed10A

-GreyBlueBlue15A

BlueLight Blue-Yellow20A

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Color

J-type fusesM-type fusesDual micro fusesMicro fusesFuse rating

WhiteWhite-White25A

PinkPink-Green30A

GreenGreen--40A

Red---50A

Yellow---60A

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Have your vehicle serviced regularly tohelp maintain its roadworthiness andresale value. There is a large network ofFord authorized dealers that are there tohelp you with their professional servicingexpertise. We believe that their speciallytrained technicians are best qualified toservice your vehicle properly and expertly.They are supported by a wide range ofhighly specialized tools developedspecifically for servicing your vehicle.

To help you service your vehicle, weprovide scheduled maintenanceinformation which makes tracking routineservice easy. See ScheduledMaintenance (page 413).

If your vehicle requires professionalservice, your authorized dealer canprovide the necessary parts and service.Check your warranty information to findout which parts and services are covered.

Use only recommended fuels, lubricants,fluids and service parts conforming tospecifications. Motorcraft® parts aredesigned and built to provide the bestperformance in your vehicle.

Precautions

• Do not work on a hot engine.• Make sure that nothing gets caught in

moving parts.

• Do not work on a vehicle with theengine running in an enclosed space,unless you are sure you have enoughventilation.

• Keep all open flames and otherburning material (such as cigarettes)away from the battery and all fuelrelated parts.

Working with the Engine Off

1. Set the parking brake and shift to P(Park).

2. Turn off the engine and remove thekey (if equipped).

3. Block the wheels.

Working with the Engine On

WARNING

To reduce the risk of vehicle damageand/or personal burn injuries, do not

start your engine with the air cleanerremoved and do not remove it while theengine is running.

1. Set the parking brake and shift to P(Park).

2. Block the wheels

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OPENING AND CLOSING THEHOOD

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1. To open the hood, go inside thevehicle and pull the hood releasehandle located under the instrumentpanel.

2. Go to the front of the vehicle and findthe secondary release lever, which islocated under the front of the hood,near the Lincoln badge.

3. Release the hood latch by pushing thesecondary release lever to your left,toward the passenger side of thevehicle.

4. Raise the hood. A gas strut will supportthe hood.

5. To close the hood, lower the hood andallow it to drop the last 8 to 11 inches(20 to 30 centimeters).

Note: Make sure that the hood is closedproperly.

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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 2.0L ECOBOOST™

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Engine coolant reservoir capA

Engine oil dipstickB

Engine oil filler capC

Brake fluid reservoir capD

BatteryE

Power distribution boxF

Engine air filter assemblyG

Windshield washer fluid reservoir capH

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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 3.7L

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Engine coolant reservoir capA

Engine oil filler capB

Brake fluid reservoir capC

BatteryD

Power distribution boxE

Air filter housingF

Transmission fluid dipstickG

Engine oil dipstickH

Windshield washer fluid reservoir capI

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ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK - 2.0LECOBOOST™

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MINA

MAXB

ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK - 3.7L

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MINA

MAXB

ENGINE OIL CHECK

Note: Check the level before starting theengine.

Note: Make sure that the level is betweenthe MIN and the MAX marks.

1. Make sure that your vehicle is on levelground.

2. Turn the engine off and wait 10minutes for the oil to drain into the oilpan.

3. Remove the dipstick and wipe it witha clean, lint-free cloth. Replace thedipstick and remove it again to checkthe oil level.

If the level is at the MIN mark, add oilimmediately.

Adding Engine Oil

Note: Do not remove the filler cap whenthe engine is running.

Note: Do not add oil further than the MAXmark. Oil levels above the MAX mark maycause engine damage.

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Only use oils certified for gasoline enginesby the American Petroleum Institute (API).An oil with this trademark symbol conformsto the current engine and emission systemprotection standards and fuel economyrequirements of the InternationalLubricants Specification Advisory Council(ILSAC), comprised of U.S. and Japaneseautomobile manufacturers.

1. Remove the filler cap.2. Add engine oil that meets the Ford

specifications. See Capacities andSpecifications (page 306).

3. Replace the filler cap. Turn it until youfeel a strong resistance.

OIL CHANGE INDICATOR RESET

To reset the oil monitoring system after anoil change, See General Information(page 96).

ENGINE COOLANT CHECK

Checking the Engine Coolant

When the engine is cold, check theconcentration and level of the enginecoolant at the intervals listed in thescheduled maintenance information. SeeScheduled Maintenance (page 413).

Note: Make sure that the level is betweenthe MIN and MAX marks on the coolantreservoir.

Note: Coolant expands when it is hot. Thelevel may extend beyond the MAX mark

Note: If the level is at the MIN mark, belowthe MIN mark, or empty, add coolantimmediately. See Adding Engine Coolantin this chapter.

The coolant concentration should bemaintained within 48% to 50%, whichequates to a freeze point between -29°F(-34°C) and -35°F (-37°C).

Note: For best results, coolantconcentration should be tested with arefractometer such as Rotunda tool300-ROB75240 available from anauthorized dealer. Ford does notrecommend the use of hydrometers orcoolant test strips for measuring coolantconcentrations.

Note: Automotive fluids are notinterchangeable. Do not use enginecoolant or antifreeze or windshield washerfluid outside of its specified function andvehicle location.

Adding Engine Coolant

WARNINGSDo not add engine coolant when theengine is hot. Steam and scalding

liquids released from a hot cooling systemcan burn you badly. Also, you can beburned if you spill coolant on hot engineparts.

Do not put engine coolant in thewindshield washer fluid container. If

sprayed on the windshield, engine coolantcould make it difficult to see through thewindshield.

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WARNINGSTo reduce the risk of personal injury,make sure the engine is cool before

unscrewing the coolant pressure relief cap.The cooling system is under pressure;steam and hot liquid can come outforcefully when the cap is loosenedslightly.

Do not add coolant further than theMAX mark.

Note: Do not use stop leak pellets, coolingsystem sealants, or additives as they cancause damage to the engine cooling orheating systems. This damage would notbe covered under your vehicle’s warranty.

Note: During normal vehicle operation,the engine coolant may change color fromorange to pink or light red. As long as theengine coolant is clear anduncontaminated, this color change doesnot indicate the engine coolant hasdegraded nor does it require the enginecoolant to be drained, the system to beflushed, or the engine coolant to bereplaced.

• Do not mix different colors or types ofcoolant in your vehicle. Make sure thecorrect coolant is used. Mixing ofengine coolants may harm yourengine’s cooling system. The use ofan improper coolant may harm engineand cooling system components andmay void the warranty. Use predilutedengine coolant meeting the Fordspecification. See ScheduledMaintenance (page 413).

• In case of emergency, a large amountof water without engine coolant maybe added in order to reach a vehicleservice location. In this instance, thecooling system must be drained,chemically cleaned with Motorcraft®Premium Cooling System Flush, andrefilled with engine coolant as soon aspossible. Water alone (without enginecoolant) can cause engine damagefrom corrosion, overheating orfreezing.

• Do not use alcohol, methanol, brine orany engine coolants mixed with alcoholor methanol antifreeze (coolant).Alcohol and other liquids can causeengine damage from overheating orfreezing.

• Do not add extra inhibitors or additivesto the coolant. These can be harmfuland compromise the corrosionprotection of the engine coolant.

Unscrew the cap slowly. Any pressure willescape as you unscrew the cap.

Add prediluted engine coolant meetingthe Ford specification. See ScheduledMaintenance (page 413).

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Whenever coolant has been added, thecoolant level in the coolant reservoirshould be checked the next few times youdrive the vehicle. If necessary, add enoughprediluted engine coolant to bring thecoolant level to the proper level.

Recycled Engine Coolant

Ford Motor Company does notrecommend the use of recycled enginecoolant since a Ford-approved recyclingprocess is not yet available.

Used engine coolant should be disposedof in an appropriate manner. Follow yourcommunity’s regulations and standards forrecycling and disposing of automotivefluids.

Severe Climates

If you drive in extremely cold climates:• It may be necessary to have a Ford

authorized dealer increase the coolantconcentration above 50%.

• A coolant concentration of 60% willprovide improved freeze pointprotection. Engine coolantconcentrations above 60% willdecrease the overheat protectioncharacteristics of the engine coolantand may cause engine damage.

If you drive in extremely hot climates:• It may be necessary to have a Ford

authorized dealer decrease the coolantconcentration to 40%.

• A coolant concentration of 40% willprovide improved overheat protection.Engine coolant concentrations below40% will decrease the corrosion/freezeprotection characteristics of the enginecoolant and may cause enginedamage.

Vehicles driven year-round in non-extremeclimates should use prediluted enginecoolant for optimum cooling system andengine protection.

What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling

If the engine coolant supply is depleted,this feature allows the vehicle to be driventemporarily before incremental componentdamage is incurred. The fail-safe distancedepends on outside temperatures, vehicleload and terrain.

How Fail-Safe Cooling Works

If the engine begins to overheat, theengine coolant temperature gauge willmove to the red (hot) area and:

A high engine temperaturemessage will appear in theinformation display.

The service engine soonindicator will light.

If the engine reaches a presetover-temperature condition, the enginewill automatically switch to alternatingcylinder operation. Each disabled cylinderacts as an air pump and cools the engine.

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When this occurs, your vehicle will stilloperate. However:• The engine power will be limited.• The air conditioning system will be

disabled.

Continued operation will increase theengine temperature and the engine willcompletely shut down, causing steeringand braking effort to increase.

Once the engine temperature cools, theengine can be re-started. Take yourvehicle to an authorized dealer as soonas possible to minimize engine damage.

When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated

WARNINGSFail-safe mode is for use duringemergencies only. Operate the

vehicle in fail-safe mode only as long asnecessary to bring the vehicle to rest in asafe location and seek immediate repairs.When in fail-safe mode, the vehicle willhave limited power, will not be able tomaintain high-speed operation, and maycompletely shut down without warning,potentially losing engine power, powersteering assist, and power brake assist,which may increase the possibility of acrash resulting in serious injury.

Never remove the coolant reservoircap while the engine is running or

hot.

You have limited engine power when inthe fail-safe mode, so drive your vehiclewith caution. Your vehicle will not be ableto maintain high-speed operation and theengine will run rough. Remember that theengine is capable of completely shuttingdown automatically to prevent enginedamage, therefore:

1. Pull off the road as soon as safelypossible and turn off the engine.

2. Arrange for the vehicle to be taken toan authorized dealer.

3. If this is not possible, wait a shortperiod for the engine to cool.

4. Check the coolant level and replenishif low.

5. Re-start the engine and take yourvehicle to an authorized dealer.

Note: Driving your vehicle withoutrepairing the engine problem increasesthe chance of engine damage. Take yourvehicle to an authorized dealer as soonas possible.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONFLUID CHECK

6F35/HF35 transmission (If Equipped)

Note: Transmission fluid should bechecked by an authorized dealer. Ifrequired, fluid should be added by anauthorized dealer.

The automatic transmission does not havea transmission fluid dipstick.

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Refer to your scheduled maintenanceinformation for scheduled intervals for fluidchecks and changes. Your transmissiondoes not consume fluid. However, the fluidlevel should be checked if the transmissionis not working properly, (For example: ifthe transmission slips or shifts slowly) or ifyou notice some sign of fluid leakage. SeeScheduled Maintenance (page 413).

Do not use supplemental transmission fluidadditives, treatments or cleaning agents.The use of these materials may affecttransmission operation and result indamage to internal transmissioncomponents.

6F50/6F55 Transmission (If Equipped)

WARNINGSThe dipstick cap and surroundingcomponents may be hot; gloves are

recommended.

Use gloves when moving the air filterassembly. Components will be hot.

Note: Automatic transmission fluidexpands when warmed. To obtain anaccurate fluid check, drive the vehicle untilit is warmed up (approximately 20 miles[30 kilometers]). If your vehicle has beenoperated for an extended period at highspeeds, in city traffic during hot weatheror pulling a trailer, the vehicle should beturned off until normal operatingtemperatures are reached to allow thefluid to cool before checking. Dependingon vehicle use, cooling times could takeup to 30 minutes or longer.

Refer to your scheduled maintenanceinformation for scheduled intervals for fluidchecks and changes. Your transmissiondoes not consume fluid. However, the fluidlevel should be checked if the transmissionis not working properly. For example, if thetransmission slips or shifts slowly or if younotice some sign of fluid leakage.

1. Drive the vehicle 20 miles (30kilometers) or until it reaches normaloperating temperature

2. Park the vehicle on a level surface andengage the parking brake.

3. With the parking brake engaged andyour foot on the brake pedal, start theengine and move the gearshift leverthrough all of the gear ranges. Allow aminimum of 10 seconds for each gearto engage.

4. Put the gearshift lever in P (Park) andleave the engine running.

Note: You will need to move the air filterassembly to access the transmissiondipstick.

5. Remove the dipstick, wiping it cleanwith a clean, dry lint free rag. Ifnecessary, refer to Under hoodoverview in this chapter for the locationof the dipstick.

6. Install the dipstick making sure it is fullyseated in the filler tube by turning it tothe locked position.

7. Remove the dipstick and inspect thefluid level. The fluid should be in thedesignated areas for normal operatingtemperature.

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Moving the Air Filter Assembly(Accessing the Dipstick)

WARNING

Do not run engine with the air filterdisconnected.

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1. Shut the engine off.

2. Clean the area around the clamp thatconnects the air filter assembly to therubber hose (A).

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3. Remove the bolt cover (if equipped).

4. Remove two bolts that attach the airfilter assembly to the front of thevehicle (B).

5. Loosen the clamp holding the air filterassembly to the rubber hose (A).

6. Remove the harness retaining clip bypulling up (C). Do not disconnect thesensor (D).

7. Without disconnecting the sensor (D),pull the air filter assembly up todisconnect the air filter assembly fromthe seated grommets locatedunderneath the air filter assembly.

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8. Rotate the air filter assembly 90degrees counterclockwise and reinstallinto the rubber hose.

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9. Tighten the clamp (A).

10. The transmission fluid level indicatorcan now be accessed.

Checking the fluid level

Low fluid level

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If the fluid level is below the MIN range ofthe dipstick, add fluid to reach the hashmark level.

Note: If the fluid level is below the MINlevel, do not drive the vehicle. An underfillcondition may cause shift or engagementconcerns or possible damage.

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The transmission fluid should be checkedat normal operating temperature180°F-200°F (82°C-93°C) on a level surface.The normal operating temperature can bereached after approximately 20 miles (30kilometers) of driving.

The transmission fluid level should betargeted within the cross-hatch area if atnormal operating temperature 180°F-200°F(82°C-93°C).

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If the fluid level is above the MAX rangeof the dipstick, remove fluid to reach thehashmark level.

Note: Fluid level above the MAX level maycause shift or engagement concerns orpossible damage. High fluid levels can becaused by an overheating condition. Ifyour vehicle has been operated for anextended period at high speeds, in citytraffic during hot weather or pulling atrailer, the vehicle should be turned offuntil normal operating temperatures arereached. Depending on vehicle use,cooling times could take up to 30 minutesor longer.

Adjusting Automatic Transmission FluidLevels

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Before adding any fluid, make sure thecorrect type is used. The type of fluid usedis normally indicated on the dipstick andalso in the Technical Specifications sectionin this chapter.

Note: An overfill condition of transmissionfluid may cause shift or engagementconcerns or possible damage.

Do not use supplemental transmission fluidadditives, treatments or cleaning agents.The use of these materials may affecttransmission operation and result indamage to internal transmissioncomponents. Reinstall the air filterassembly. After the fluid level has beenchecked and adjusted as necessary, dothe following:

1. Shut the engine off.

2. Loosen the clamp holding the air filterassembly to the rubber hose.

3. Rotate the air filter assembly 90degrees clockwise withoutdisconnecting the sensor.

4. Seat the air filter assembly back intothe grommets by pushing down on theair filter assembly.

5. Tighten the clamp.

6. Install and tighten two bolts that attachair filter assembly to the front of thevehicle.

7. Install the bolt cover (if equipped).

8. Reinstall the harness retaining clip intothe front of the air filter assembly.

BRAKE FLUID CHECK

Fluid levels between the MIN and MAXlines are within the normal operatingrange; there is no need to add fluid. If thefluid levels are outside of the normaloperating range, the performance of thesystem could be compromised; seekservice from your authorized dealerimmediately.

POWER STEERING FLUID CHECK

Your vehicle is equipped with an electricpower steering (EPS) system. There is nofluid reservoir to check or fill.

WASHER FLUID CHECK

WARNING

If you operate your vehicle intemperatures below 40°F (5°C), use

washer fluid with antifreeze protection.Failure to use washer fluid with antifreezeprotection in cold weather could result inimpaired windshield vision and increasethe risk of injury or accident.

Note: The front and rear washer systemsare supplied from the same reservoir.

Add fluid to fill the reservoir if the level islow. Only use a washer fluid that meetsFord specifications. See Capacities andSpecifications (page 306).

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State or local regulations on volatileorganic compounds may restrict the useof methanol, a common windshield washerantifreeze additive. Washer fluidscontaining non-methanol antifreeze agentsshould be used only if they provide coldweather protection without damaging thevehicle’s paint finish, wiper blades orwasher system.

FUEL FILTER

Your vehicle is equipped with a lifetimefuel filter that is integrated with the fueltank. Regular maintenance or replacementis not needed.

CHANGING THE 12V BATTERY

WARNINGSBatteries normally produce explosivegases which can cause personal

injury. Therefore, do not allow flames,sparks or lighted substances to come nearthe battery. When working near thebattery, always shield your face andprotect your eyes. Always provide properventilation.

When lifting a plastic-cased battery,excessive pressure on the end walls

could cause acid to flow through the ventcaps, resulting in personal injury anddamage to the vehicle or battery. Lift thebattery with a battery carrier or with yourhands on opposite corners.

WARNINGSKeep batteries out of reach ofchildren. Batteries contain sulfuric

acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes orclothing. Shield your eyes when workingnear the battery to protect against possiblesplashing of acid solution. In case of acidcontact with skin or eyes, flushimmediately with water for a minimum of15 minutes and get prompt medicalattention. If acid is swallowed, call aphysician immediately.

Your vehicle is equipped with aMotorcraft® maintenance-free batterywhich normally does not require additionalwater during its life of service.

Note: If your battery has a cover/shield,make sure it is reinstalled after the batteryhas been cleaned or replaced.

Note: See an authorized dealer for lowvoltage battery access, testing, orreplacement.

When a low voltage battery replacementis necessary, see an authorized dealer toreplace the low voltage battery with a Fordrecommended replacement low voltagebattery that matches the electricalrequirements of the vehicle

To ensure proper operation of the batterymanagement system (BMS), do not allowa technician to connect any electricaldevice ground connection directly to thelow voltage battery negative post. Aconnection at the low voltage batterynegative post can cause inaccuratemeasurements of the battery conditionand potential incorrect system operation.

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Note: If a person adds electrical orelectronic accessories or components tothe vehicle, the accessories orcomponents may adversely affect the lowvoltage battery performance anddurability and may also affect theperformance of other electrical systemsin the vehicle.

For longer, trouble-free operation, keepthe top of the battery clean and dry. Also,make certain the battery cables are alwaystightly fastened to the battery terminals.

If you see any corrosion on the battery orterminals, remove the cables from theterminals and clean with a wire brush. Youcan neutralize the acid with a solution ofbaking soda and water.

When a battery replacement is required,the battery should only be replaced witha Ford recommended replacement batterythat matches the electrical requirementsof the vehicle.

Because your vehicle’s engine iselectronically-controlled by a computer,some engine control settings aremaintained by power from the low voltagebattery. Some engine computer settings,like the idle trim and fuel trim strategy,optimize the driveability and performanceof the engine. Some other computersettings, like the clock and radio stationpresets, are also maintained in memoryby power from the low voltage battery.When a technician disconnects andconnects the low voltage battery, thesesettings are erased. Complete thefollowing procedure in order to restore thesettings:

1. With the vehicle at a complete stop,set the parking brake.

2. Shift the transmission into P.

3. Turn off all accessories.

4. Step on the brake pedal and start thevehicle.

5. Run the engine until it reaches normaloperating temperature. While theengine is warming up, complete thefollowing: Reset the clock. See AudioSystem (page 313). Reset the powerwindows bounce-back feature. SeeWindows and Mirrors (page 83). Resetthe radio station presets. See AudioSystem (page 313).

6. Allow the engine to idle for at least oneminute. If the engine turns off, step onthe accelerator to start the engine.

7. While the engine is running, step onthe brake pedal and shift thetransmission to N.

8. Allow the engine to run for at least oneminute by pressing on the acceleratorpedal.

9. Drive the vehicle at least 10 miles (16kilometers) to completely relearn theidle and fuel trim strategy.

Note: If you do not allow the engine torelearn the idle and fuel trim strategy, theidle quality of your vehicle may beadversely affected until the enginecomputer eventually relearns the idle trimand fuel trim strategy.

Note: Always dispose of automotivebatteries in a responsible manner. Followyour local authorized standards fordisposal. Call your local authorizedrecycling center to find out more aboutrecycling automotive batteries.

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Note: It is recommended that the negativebattery cable terminal be disconnectedfrom the battery if you plan to store yourvehicle for an extended period of time.

CHECKING THE WIPER BLADES

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Run the tip of your fingers over the edgeof the blade to check for roughness.

Clean the wiper blades with washer fluidor water applied with a soft sponge orcloth.

CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES

The wiper arms can be manually movedwhen the ignition is off. This allows forease of blade replacement and cleaningunder the blades.

1. Pull the wiper blade and arm awayfrom the glass.

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2. Press the locking buttons together.

3. Rotate and remove the wiper blade.

4. Install in the reverse order.

Note: Make sure that the wiper bladelocks into place. Lower the wiper arm andblade back to the windshield. The wiperarms will automatically return to theirnormal position when the ignition is turnedon.

Replace wiper blades at least once peryear for optimum performance.

Poor wiper quality can be improved bycleaning the wiper blades and thewindshield.

ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS

Vertical Aim Adjustment

The headlamps on your vehicle areproperly aimed at the assembly plant. Ifyour vehicle has been in an accident, thealignment of your headlamps should bechecked by your authorized dealer.

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Headlamp Aiming Target

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8 feet (2.4 meters)A

Center height of lamp to groundB

25 feet (7.6 meters)C

Horizontal reference lineD

Vertical Aim Adjustment Procedure

1. Park the vehicle directly in front of awall or screen on a level surface,approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters)away.

2. Measure the height of the headlampbulb center from the ground and markan 8 foot (2.4 meter) horizontalreference line on the vertical wall orscreen at this height.

Note: To see a clearer light pattern foradjusting, you may want to block the lightfrom one headlamp while adjusting theother.

3. Turn on the low beam headlamps toilluminate the wall or screen and openthe hood.

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4. On the wall or screen you will observea flat zone of high intensity lightlocated at the top of the right handportion of the beam pattern. If the topedge of the high intensity light zone isnot at the horizontal reference line, theheadlamp will need to be adjusted.

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5. Locate the vertical adjuster on eachheadlamp. Using a Phillips #2screwdriver, turn the adjuster eitherclockwise or counterclockwise in orderto adjust the vertical aim of theheadlamp. The horizontal edge of thebrighter light should touch thehorizontal reference line.

6. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.

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Horizontal Aim Adjustment

Horizontal aim is not required for thisvehicle and is not adjustable.

CHANGING A BULB

Lamp Assembly Condensation

Exterior lamps are vented to accommodatenormal changes in pressure. Condensationcan be a natural by-product of this design.When moist air enters the lamp assemblythrough the vents, there is a possibility thatcondensation can occur when thetemperature is cold. When normalcondensation occurs, a thin film of mistcan form on the interior of the lens. Thethin mist eventually clears and exitsthrough the vents during normal operation.Clearing time may take as long as 48hours under dry weather conditions.

Examples of acceptable condensation are:• Presence of thin mist (no streaks, drip

marks or droplets).• Fine mist covers less than 50% of the

lens.

Examples of unacceptable moisture(usually caused by a lamp water leak) are:• Water puddle inside the lamp.• Large water droplets, drip marks or

streaks present on the interior of thelens.

Take your vehicle to a dealer for serviceif any of the above conditions ofunacceptable moisture are present.

Replacing Bulbs

For replacing bulbs, see your authorizeddealer.

BULB SPECIFICATION CHART

Replacement bulbs are specified in thechart below. Headlamp bulbs must bemarked with an authorized “D.O.T.” forNorth America to make sure they have theproper lamp performance, light brightness,light pattern, and safe visibility. The correctbulbs will not damage the lamp assemblyor void the lamp assembly warranty andwill provide quality bulb illumination time.

Trade nameFunction

LEDHeadlamp high beam

LEDHeadlamp low beam

LEDSide marker lamp - front

LEDPark lamp - front

LEDTurn lamp - front

LEDTail and brake lamp - high series

LEDTail and brake lamp - low series

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Trade nameFunction

LEDReverse lamp

LEDTurn lamp - rear - high series

LEDTurn lamp - rear - low series

LEDSide marker lamp - rear

LEDLicense plate lamp

LEDTrunk lamp

LEDHigh-mount brake lamp

LEDSide repeater lamp

LEDGlove compartment lamp

LEDInterior lamp

To replace any bulb, see your authorized dealer.

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CHANGING THE ENGINE AIRFILTER

WARNING

To reduce the risk of vehicle damageand/or personal burn injuries do not

start your engine with the air cleanerremoved and do not remove it while theengine is running.

When changing the air filter element, useonly the air filter element listed. SeeCapacities and Specifications (page 306).

For EcoBoost equipped vehicles: Whenservicing the air cleaner, it is important thatno foreign material enter the air inductionsystem. The engine and turbocharger aresusceptible to damage from even smallparticles.

Change the air filter element at the properinterval. See Scheduled Maintenance(page 413).

Note: Failure to use the correct air filterelement may result in severe enginedamage. The customer warranty may bevoid for any damage to the engine if thecorrect air filter element is not used.

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1. Release the clamps that secure the airfilter housing cover.

2. Carefully lift the air filter housing cover.3. Remove the air filter element from the

air filter housing.4. Wipe any dirt or debris from the air

filter housing and cover to make sureno dirt gets in the engine and to makesure you have a good seal.

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5. Install a new air filter element. Becareful not to crimp the filter elementedges between the air filter housingand cover. This could cause filterdamage and allow unfiltered air toenter the engine if not properly seated.

6. Install the air filter housing cover.7. Engage the clamps to secure the air

filter housing cover to the air filterhousing.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Your Ford or Lincoln authorized dealer hasmany quality products available to cleanyour vehicle and protect its finishes.

CLEANING PRODUCTS

For best results, use the following productsor products of equivalent quality:

Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover (ZC-42)

Motorcraft Custom Bright Metal Cleaner(ZC-15)

Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3-A)

Motorcraft Dusting Cloth (ZC-24)

Motorcraft Engine Shampoo andDegreaser (U.S. only) (ZC-20)

Motorcraft Engine Shampoo (Canada only)(CXC-66-A)

Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Cleaner (Canadaonly) (CXC-101)

Motorcraft Premium Glass Cleaner(Canada only) (CXC-100)

Motorcraft Premium Quality WindshieldWasher Fluid (Canada only) [CXC-37-(A, B,D or F)]

Motorcraft Premium Windshield WashConcentrate with Bitterant (U.S. only)(ZC-32-B1)

Motorcraft Professional Strength Carpet &Upholstery Cleaner (ZC-54)

Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover (U.S.only) (ZC-14)

Motorcraft Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner(ZC-23)

Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner(ZC-37-A)

CLEANING THE EXTERIOR

Wash your vehicle regularly with cool orlukewarm water and a neutral pHshampoo, such as Motorcraft Detail Wash.

• Never use strong householddetergents or soap, such as dishwashing or laundry liquid. Theseproducts can discolor and spot paintedsurfaces.

• Never wash a vehicle that is “hot to thetouch” or during exposure to strong,direct sunlight.

• Dry your vehicle with a chamois or softterry cloth towel in order to eliminatewater spotting.

• Immediately remove items such asgasoline, diesel fuel, bird droppingsand insect deposits because they cancause damage to your vehicle’spaintwork and trim over time. UseMotorcraft Bug and Tar Remover.

• Remove any exterior accessories, suchas antennas, before entering a carwash.

Note: Suntan lotions and insect repellentscan damage any painted surface; if thesesubstances come in contact with yourvehicle, wash off as soon as possible.

Stripes or Graphics (if equipped)

Do not use a commercial or high-pressuresprayer on the surface or edge of stripesand graphics. This can cause damage tothe film and cause the edge of the film topeel away from the vehicle surface.

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Exterior Chrome

Note: Never use abrasive materials suchas steel wool or plastic pads as they canscratch the chrome surface.

Note: Do not use chrome cleaner, metalcleaner or polish on wheels and wheelcovers

• Wash your vehicle first, using cool orlukewarm water and a neutral pHshampoo, such as Motorcraft DetailWash.

• Use Motorcraft Custom Bright MetalCleaner. Apply the product as youwould a wax to clean bumpers andother chrome parts; allow the cleanerto dry for a few minutes, then wipe offthe haze with a clean, dry rag.

• Do not apply cleaning product to hotsurfaces and do not leave cleaningproduct on chrome surfaces longerthan the time recommended.

• Using other non-recommendedcleaners can result in severe andpermanent cosmetic damage.

Underbody

Flush the complete underside of yourvehicle frequently. Keep body and doordrain holes free from packed dirt.

Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts

Use only approved products to cleanplastic parts

• For routine cleaning, use MotorcraftDetail Wash.

• If tar or grease spots are present, useMotorcraft Bug and Tar Remover.

WAXING

Regular waxing is necessary to protectyour car's paint from the elements. Werecommend that you wash and wax thepainted surface once or twice a year.

When washing and waxing, park yourvehicle in a shaded area out of directsunlight. Always wash your vehicle beforeapplying wax.

• Use a quality wax that does not containabrasives.

• Follow the manufacturer’s instructionsto apply and remove the wax.

• Apply a small amount of wax in aback-and-forth motion, not in circles.

• Do not allow wax to come in contactwith any non-body (low-gloss black)colored trim. The wax will discolor orstain 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 andsmudges.

CLEANING THE ENGINE

Engines are more efficient when they areclean because grease and dirt buildupkeep the engine warmer than normal.

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When washing:• Take care when using a power washer

to clean the engine. The high-pressurefluid could penetrate the sealed partsand cause damage.

• Do not spray a hot engine with coldwater to avoid cracking the engineblock or other engine components.

• Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo andDegreaser on all parts that requirecleaning and pressure rinse clean. InCanada, use Motorcraft EngineShampoo.

• Never wash or rinse the engine whileit is hot or running; water in the runningengine may cause internal damage.

• Never wash or rinse any ignition coil,spark plug wire or spark plug well, orthe area in and around these locations.

• Cover the battery, power distributionbox, and air filter assembly to preventwater damage when cleaning theengine.

CLEANING THE WINDOWS ANDWIPER BLADES

Car wash chemicals and environmentalfallout can result in windshield and wiperblade contamination. Dirty windshield andwipers will result in poor windshield wiperoperation. Keep the windshield and wiperblades clean to maintain windshield wiperperformance.

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 theentire windshield using steel wool (nogreater than 0000 grade) in a circularmotion and rinse with water.

• Clean the wiper blades with isopropylrubbing alcohol or windshield washerfluid.

Note: Do not use razor blades or othersharp objects to clean or remove decalsfrom the inside of the heated rearwindow. The vehicle warranty does notcover damage caused to the heated rearwindow grid lines.

CLEANING THE INTERIOR

WARNINGSDo not use cleaning solvents, bleachor dye on the vehicle’s safety belts,

as these actions may weaken the beltwebbing.

On vehicles equipped withseat-mounted airbags, do not use

chemical solvents or strong detergents.Such products could contaminate the sideairbag system and affect performance ofthe side airbag in a collision.

For fabric, carpets, cloth seats, safety beltsand seats equipped with side airbags:• Remove dust and loose dirt with a

vacuum cleaner.• Remove light stains and soil with

Motorcraft Professional StrengthCarpet & Upholstery Cleaner.

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• If grease or tar is present on thematerial, spot-clean the area first withMotorcraft Spot and Stain Remover. InCanada, use Motorcraft Multi-PurposeCleaner.

• If a ring forms on the fabric after spotcleaning, clean the entire areaimmediately (but do not oversaturate)or the ring will set.

• Do not use household cleaningproducts or glass cleaners, which canstain and discolor the fabric and affectthe flame retardant abilities of the seatmaterials.

CLEANING THE INSTRUMENTPANEL AND INSTRUMENTCLUSTER LENS

WARNING

Do not use chemical solvents orstrong detergents when cleaning the

steering wheel or instrument panel toavoid contamination of the airbag system.

Clean the instrument panel and clusterlens with a clean, damp, white cotton cloth,then use a clean and dry white cotton clothto dry these areas.

• Avoid cleaners or polishes thatincrease the gloss of the upper portionof the instrument panel. The dull finishin this area helps protect you fromundesirable windshield reflection.

• Be certain to wash or wipe your handsclean if you have been in contact withcertain products such as insectrepellent and suntan lotion in order toavoid possible damage to the interiorpainted surfaces.

• Do not use household or glasscleaners as these may damage thefinish of the instrument panel, interiortrim and cluster lens.

• Do not allow air fresheners and handsanitizers to spill onto interior surfaces.If a spill occurs, wipe off immediately.Damage may not be covered by yourwarranty.

If a staining liquid like coffee or juice hasbeen spilled on the instrument panel oron interior trim surfaces, clean as follows:

1. Wipe up spilled liquid using a clean,white, cotton cloth.

2. Wipe the surface with a damp, clean,white cotton cloth. For more thoroughcleaning, use a mild soap and watersolution. If the spot cannot becompletely cleaned by this method,the area may be cleaned using acommercially available cleaningproduct designed for automotiveinteriors.

3. If necessary, apply more soap andwater solution or cleaning product toa clean, white, cotton cloth and pressthe cloth onto the soiled area. Allowthis to set at room temperature for 30minutes.

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4. Remove the soaked cloth and if it isnot soiled badly, use this cloth to cleanthe area by using a rubbing motion for60 seconds.

5. Following this, wipe area dry with aclean, white, cotton cloth.

CLEANING LEATHER SEATS (IF

EQUIPPED)

For routine cleaning, wipe the surface witha soft, damp cloth. For more thoroughcleaning, wipe the surface with a mild soapand water solution. Dry the area with a softcloth.

If you cannot completely clean the leatherusing a mild soap and water solution, youcan try a commercially available leathercleaning product designed for automotiveinteriors.

Note: To check for compatibility, first testany cleaner or stain remover on aninconspicuous part of the leather.

You should:

• remove dust and loose dirt with avacuum cleaner

• clean spills and stains as quickly aspossible

• check for compatibility by first testingany cleaner or stain remover on aninconspicuous part of the leather.

Do not use the following products as thesemay damage the leather:

• oil/petroleum-based leatherconditioners

• household cleaners

• alcohol solutions• solvents or cleaners intended

specifically for rubber, vinyl andplastics.

REPAIRING MINOR PAINTDAMAGE

Your authorized dealer has touch-up paintto match your vehicle’s color. Take yourcolor code (printed on a sticker in thedriver’s door jamb) to your authorizeddealer to ensure you get the correct color.

• Remove particles such as birddroppings, tree sap, insect deposits,tar spots, road salt and industrial falloutbefore repairing paint chips.

• Always read the instructions beforeusing the products.

CLEANING THE ALLOY WHEELS

Note: Do not apply a cleaning chemicalto warm or hot wheel rims and covers.

Note: Some automatic car washes maycause damage to the finish on your wheelrims and covers.

Note: Industrial-strength or heavy-dutycleaners in combination with brushagitation to remove brake dust and dirt,could wear away the clear coat finish overa period time.

Note: Do not use hydrofluoric acid-basedor high caustic-based wheel cleaners,steel wool, fuels or strong householddetergents.

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Note: If you intend parking your vehiclefor an extended period after cleaning thewheels with a wheel cleaner, drive yourvehicle for a few minutes before doing so.This will reduce the risk of increasedcorrosion of the brake discs.

Alloy wheels and wheel covers are coatedwith a clear coat paint finish. To maintaintheir condition we recommend that you:

• Clean the wheels weekly usingMotorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner.Apply using manufacturer'sinstructions.

• Use a sponge to remove heavydeposits of dirt and brake dustaccumulation.

• Rinse thoroughly with a strong streamof water when you have completed thecleaning process.

• To remove tar and grease, useMotorcraft Bug and Tar Remover.

VEHICLE STORAGE

If you plan on storing your vehicle for anextended period of time (30 days or more),read the following maintenancerecommendations to make sure yourvehicle stays in good operating condition.

All motor vehicles and their componentswere engineered and tested for reliable,regular driving. Long term storage undervarious conditions may lead to componentdegradation or failure unless specificprecautions are taken to preserve thecomponents.

General

• Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilatedplace.

• Protect from sunlight, if possible.• If vehicles are stored outside, they

require regular maintenance to protectagainst rust and damage.

Body

• Wash your vehicle thoroughly toremove dirt, grease, oil, tar or mudfrom exterior surfaces, rear-wheelhousing and underside of frontfenders.

• Periodically wash your vehicle storedin exposed locations.

• Touch-up exposed or primed metal toprevent rust.

• Cover chrome and stainless steel partswith a thick coat of auto wax to preventdiscoloration. Re-wax as necessarywhen your vehicle is washed.

• Lubricate all hood, door and trunk lidhinges, and latches with a light gradeoil.

• Cover interior trim to prevent fading.• Keep all rubber parts free from oil and

solvents.

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Engine

• The engine oil and filter should bechanged prior to storage, as usedengine oil contain contaminates thatmay cause engine damage.

• Start the engine every 15 days. Run atfast idle until it reaches normaloperating temperature

• With your foot on the brake, shiftthrough all the gears while the engineis running.

Fuel system

• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fueluntil the first automatic shutoff of thefuel pump nozzle.

Cooling system

• Protect against freezing temperatures.• When removing your vehicle from

storage, check coolant fluid level.Confirm there are no cooling systemleaks, and fluid is at the recommendedlevel.

Battery

• Check and recharge as necessary.Keep connections clean.

• If storing your vehicle for more than 30days without recharging the battery, itmay be advisable to disconnect thebattery cables to ensure battery chargeis maintained for quick starting.

Note: If battery cables are disconnected,it will be necessary to reset memoryfeatures.

Brakes

• Make sure brakes and parking brakeare fully released.

Tires

• Maintain recommended air pressure.

Miscellaneous

• Make sure all linkages, cables, leversand pins under your vehicle arecovered with grease to prevent rust.

• Move vehicles at least 25 feet (8meters) every 15 days to lubricateworking parts and prevent corrosion.

Removing Vehicle From Storage

When your vehicle is ready to come outof storage, do the following:• Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt

or grease film build-up on windowsurfaces.

• Check windshield wipers for anydeterioration.

• Check under the hood for any foreignmaterial that may have collectedduring storage (mice/squirrel nests).

• Check the exhaust for any foreignmaterial that may have collectedduring storage.

• Check tire pressures and set tireinflation per the Tire Label.

• Check brake pedal operation. Driveyour vehicle 15 feet (4.5 meters) backand forth to remove rust build-up.

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• Check fluid levels (including coolant,oil and gas) to make sure there are noleaks, and fluids are at recommendedlevels.

• If the battery was removed, clean thebattery cable ends and inspect.

Contact your authorized dealer if you haveany concerns or issues.

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TEMPORARY MOBILITY KIT (IF

EQUIPPED)

Note: The temporary mobility kit sealantcompound in the canister is to be used forone tire only. See your Ford authorizeddealer for additional replacement sealantcanisters.

The kit is located in the spare tire well inthe trunk. The kit consists of an aircompressor to reinflate the tire and asealing compound in a canister that willeffectively seal most punctures caused bynails or similar objects. This kit will providea temporary seal allowing you to drive yourvehicle up to 120 miles (200 kilometers)at a maximum speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).

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Air compressor (inside)A

Diverter knobB

On and off buttonC

Air pressure gaugeD

Sealant bottle and canisterE

Sealant filling clear tubeF

Sealant tube - tire valveconnector

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Yellow cap toolH

Air compressor hoseI

Air hose -tire valve connectorJ

Accessory power plugK

Casing/housingL

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General Information

WARNING

Failure to follow these guidelinescould result in an increased risk of

loss of vehicle control, injury or death.

Note: Do not use the kit if a tire hasbecome severely damaged by driving thevehicle with a tire that has insufficient airpressure. Only punctured areas locatedwithin the tire tread can be sealed withthe kit.

Do not attempt to repair punctures largerthan 1/4 inch (6 millimeters) or damage tothe tire's sidewall. The tire may notcompletely seal.

Loss of air pressure may adversely affecttire performance. For this reason:

Note: Do not drive the vehicle above 50mph (80 km/h).

Note: Do not drive further than 120 miles(200 kilometers). Drive only to the closestFord Motor Company authorized dealeror tire repair shop to have your tireinspected.

• Drive carefully and avoid abruptsteering maneuvers.

• Periodically monitor tire inflationpressure in the affected tire; if the tireis losing pressure, have the vehicletowed.

• Read the information in the Tips forUse of the Kit section to make suresafe operation of the kit and yourvehicle.

Tips for Use of the Kit

Read the following list of tips to ensuresafe operation of the kit:

• Before operating the kit, make sureyour vehicle is safely off the road andaway from moving traffic. Turn on thehazard lights.

• Always set the parking brake to ensurethe vehicle doesn't moveunexpectedly.

• Do not remove any foreign objects,such as nails or screws, from the tire.

• When using the kit, leave the enginerunning (only if the vehicle is outdoorsor in a well-ventilated area) so thecompressor doesn't drain the vehicle'sbattery.

• Do not allow the compressor tooperate continuously for more than 15minutes; this will help prevent thecompressor from overheating.

• Never leave the kit unattended whenit is operating.

• Sealant compound contains latex.Make sure that you use the non-latexgloves provided to avoid an allergicreaction.

• Keep the kit away from children.• Only use the kit when the ambient

temperature is between -22°F (–30°C)and 158°F (70°C).

• Only use the sealing compound beforethe use by date. The use by date is onthe lower right hand corner of the labellocated on the sealant canister (bottle).Check the use by date regularly andreplace the canister after four years.

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• Do not store the kit unsecured insidethe passenger compartment of thevehicle as it may cause injury during asudden stop or crash. Always store thekit in its original location.

• After sealant use, the tire pressuremonitoring system sensor and valvestem on the wheel must be replacedby an authorized Ford dealer.

• When inflating a tire or other objects,use the black air hose only. Do not usethe transparent hose which is designedfor sealant application only.

• Operating the kit could cause anelectrical disturbance in radio, CD, andDVD player operation.

What to do when a Tire Is Punctured

A tire puncture within the tire's tread areacan be repaired in two stages with the kit.

• In the first stage, the tire will bereinflated with a sealing compoundand air. After the tire has beenreinflated, you will need to drive thevehicle a short distance (about 4 miles[6 kilometers]) to distribute the sealantin the tire.

• In the second stage, you will need tocheck the tire pressure and adjust, ifnecessary, to the vehicle's tire inflationpressure.

First Stage: Reinflating the Tire withSealing Compound and Air

WARNINGSDo not stand directly over the kitwhile inflating the tire. If you notice

any unusual bulges or deformations in thetire's sidewall during inflation, stop and callroadside assistance.

If the tire doesn't inflate to therecommended tire pressure within

15 minutes, stop and call roadsideassistance.

Preparation: Park the vehicle in a safe,level and secure area, away from movingtraffic. Turn the hazard lights on. Apply theparking brake and turn the engine off.Inspect the flat tire for visible damage.

Sealant compound contains latex. To avoidany allergic reactions, use the non-latexgloves located in the accessory box onthe underside of the kit housing.

Do not remove any foreign object that haspierced the tire. If a puncture is located inthe tire sidewall, stop and call roadsideassistance.

1. Remove the valve cap from the tirevalve.

2. Unwrap the clear tube from thecompressor housing.

3. Remove the tube cap and fasten themetal connector of the tube to the tirevalve, turning clockwise. Make surethe connection is tightly fastened.

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4. Plug the power cable into the 12-voltpower point in the vehicle.

5. Remove the warning sticker found onthe canister and place it on the top ofthe instrument panel or the center ofthe dash.

6. Start the vehicle only if the vehicle isoutdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

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7. Push and turn dial (A) counterclockwiseto the sealant position. Turn on the kitby pressing the on/off button (B).

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8. Inflate the tire to the pressure listed onthe tire label located on the driver'sdoor or the door jamb area. When thesealing compound is first added intothe tire, the air pressure gauge readingon the compressor unit may indicatea higher value; this is normal andshould be no reason for concern. Thepressure will drop after about 30seconds of operation. The tire pressurehas to be checked with thecompressor in the OFF position to getthe correct tire pressure reading.

9. When the recommended tire pressureis reached, turn off the kit by pressingthe on button; disconnect the kit fromthe tire valve and the power point.Re-install the valve cap on the tirevalve, place the tube cap on the metalconnector, and return the kit to thestowage area

10. Immediately and cautiously, drive thevehicle 4 miles (6 kilometers) todistribute the sealant evenly insidethe tire. Do not exceed 50 mph (80km/h).

11. After 4 miles (6 kilometers), stop andcheck the tire pressure. See Secondstage: Checking tire pressure.

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Note: If you experience any unusualvibration, ride disturbance or noise whiledriving, reduce your speed until you cansafely pull off to the side of the road to callfor roadside assistance. Note: Do notproceed to the second stage of thisoperation.

Second Stage: Checking TirePressure

WARNINGSIf you are proceeding from the Firststage: Re–inflating the tire with

sealing compound and air section andhave injected sealant in the tire and thepressure is below 20 psi (1.4 bar), stop andcall roadside assistance. If tire pressure isabove 20 psi (1.4 bar), continue to the nextstep.

The power plug may get hot afteruse and should be handled carefully

while unplugging.

Check the air pressure of your tires asfollows:

1. Remove the valve cap from the tirevalve.

2. Unhook the black hose from the sideof the compressor and fasten firmly onthe valve stem by turning clockwise.

3. Push and turn the dial clockwise to theair position. Turn on the kit by pressingthe on button.

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4. Adjust the tire to the recommendedinflation pressure from the tire labellocated on the driver's door or doorjamb area. The tire pressure has to bechecked with the compressor in theOFF position to get the correct tirepressure reading.

5. Turn the compressor off by pressingthe on/off button.

6. Unplug the hoses, re-install the valvecap on the tire and return the kit to thestowage area.

What to do after the Tire has beenSealed

After using the kit to seal your tire, you willneed to replace the sealant canister andclear tube (hose). Sealing compound andspare parts can be obtained and replacedat an authorized Ford Motor Companydealership or tire dealer. Empty sealantbottles may be disposed of at home;however, liquid residue from the sealingcompound should be disposed by yourlocal Ford Motor Company dealership ortire dealer, or in accordance with localwaste disposal regulations.

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Note: After the sealing compound hasbeen used, the maximum vehicle speedis 50 mph (80 km/h) and the maximumdriving distance is 120 miles (200kilometers). The sealed tire should beinspected immediately.

Note: After sealant use, the tire pressuremonitoring system sensor and valve stemon the wheel must be replaced by anauthorized Ford dealer.

You can check the tire pressure any timewithin the 120 miles (200 kilometers) byperforming the procedure from Secondstage: Checking tire pressure listedpreviously.

Removal of the sealant canister from thekit

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1. Unwrap the clear tube from thecompressor housing.

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2. Locate the yellow cap at the end of theclear tube.

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3. Using the yellow cap tool, press thetab located on the kit compressorhousing while pulling up on the sealantcanister.

Installation of the sealant canister to thekit

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1. Align the sealant canister with the kithousing.

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2. Once aligned, seat the sealant canisterby lightly pushing down until you hearan audible click.

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3. Wrap the clear tube around thecompressor housing.

Note: If you experience any difficultieswith the removal or installation of thesealant canister, consult your Ford MotorCompany authorized dealer forassistance.

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Be sure to check the sealant compound'suse by date regularly. The use by date ison the lower right hand corner of the labellocated on the sealant canister (bottle).The sealant canister should be replacedafter four years.

TIRE CARE

Important information for 245/40R19low-profile tires and wheels If yourvehicle is equipped with 245/40R19tires, they are low-profile tires. Thesetires and wheels are designed to giveyour vehicle a sport appearance. Withlow-profile tires, you may notice anincrease in road noise and faster tirewear, depending on road conditionsand driving styles. Due to their design,low-profile tires and wheels are moreprone to road damage from potholes,rough or unpaved roads, car wash railsand curb contact than standard tiresand wheels.

Note: Your vehicle’s warranty doesnot cover these types of damage.Tires should always be kept at thecorrect inflation pressures and extracaution should be taken whenoperating on rough roads to avoidimpacts that could cause wheel andtire damage.

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Information About Uniform TireQuality Grading

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Tire Quality Grades apply to newpneumatic passenger car tires. TheQuality grades can be found whereapplicable on the tire sidewallbetween tread shoulder and maximumsection width. For example:Treadwear 200 Traction AATemperature A.

These Tire Quality Grades aredetermined by standards that theUnited States Department ofTransportation has set.

Tire Quality Grades apply to newpneumatic passenger car tires. Theydo not apply to deep tread,winter-type snow tires, space-saver ortemporary use spare tires, light truckor LT type tires, tires with nominal rimdiameters of 10 to 12 inches or limitedproduction tires as defined in Title 49Code of Federal Regulations Part575.104 (c)(2).

U.S. Department of TransportationTire quality grades: The U.S.Department of Transportation requiresFord Motor Company to give you thefollowing information about tire gradesexactly as the government has writtenit.

Treadwear

The treadwear grade is a comparativerating based on the wear rate of thetire when tested under controlledconditions on a specified governmenttest course. For example, a tire graded150 would wear 1 ½ times as well onthe government course as a tiregraded 100. The relative performanceof tires depends upon the actualconditions of their use, however, andmay depart significantly from the normdue to variations in driving habits,service practices, and differences inroad characteristics and climate.

Traction AA A B C

WARNING

The traction grade assigned tothis tire is based on

straight-ahead braking traction tests,and does not include acceleration,cornering, hydroplaning or peaktraction characteristics.

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The traction grades, from highest tolowest are AA, A, B, and C. The gradesrepresent the tire’s ability to stop onwet pavement as measured undercontrolled conditions on specifiedgovernment test surfaces of asphaltand concrete. A tire marked C mayhave poor traction performance.

Temperature A B C

WARNING

The temperature grade for thistire is established for a tire that

is properly inflated and notoverloaded. Excessive speed,underinflation, or excessive loading,either separately or in combination,can cause heat buildup and possibletire failure.

The temperature grades are A (thehighest), B and C, representing thetire’s resistance to the generation ofheat and its ability to dissipate heatwhen tested under controlledconditions on a specified indoorlaboratory test wheel. Sustained hightemperature can cause the materialof the tire to degenerate and reducetire life, and excessive temperaturecan lead to sudden tire failure. Thegrade C corresponds to a level ofperformance which all passenger cartires must meet under the FederalMotor Vehicle Safety Standard No.139. Grades B and A represent higherlevels of performance on thelaboratory test wheel than theminimum required by law.

Glossary of Tire Terminology

• Tire label: A label showing theoriginal equipment tire sizes,recommended inflation pressureand the maximum weight thevehicle can carry.

• Tire Identification Number: Anumber on the sidewall of each tireproviding information about the tirebrand and manufacturing plant, tiresize and date of manufacture. Alsoreferred to as DOT code.

• Inflation pressure: A measure ofthe amount of air in a tire.

• Standard load: A class of P-metricor Metric tires designed to carry amaximum load at set pressure. Forexample: For P-metric tires 35 psi(2.4 bar) or 36 (2.5 bar) dependingon tire size and for Metric tires 36psi (2.5 bar). Increasing theinflation pressure beyond thispressure will not increase the tire’sload carrying capability.

• Extra load: A class of P-metric orMetric tires designed to carry aheavier maximum load at 42 psi(2.9 bar). Increasing the inflationpressure beyond this pressure willnot increase the tire’s load carryingcapability.

• kPa: Kilopascal, a metric unit of airpressure.

• PSI: Pounds per square inch, astandard unit of air pressure.

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• Cold tire pressure: The tirepressure when the vehicle hasbeen stationary and out of directsunlight for an hour or more andprior to the vehicle being drivenfor 1 mile (1.6 km).

• Recommended inflation pressure:The cold inflation pressure foundon the Safety ComplianceCertification Label (affixed to eitherthe door hinge pillar, door-latchpost, or the door edge that meetsthe door-latch post, next to thedriver's seating position), or TireLabel located on the B-Pillar or theedge of the driver’s door.

• B-pillar: The structural member atthe side of the vehicle behind thefront door

• Bead area of the tire: Area of thetire next to the rim.

• Sidewall of the tire: Area betweenthe bead area and the tread.

• Tread area of the tire: Area of theperimeter of the tire that contactsthe road when mounted on thevehicle.

• Rim: The metal support (wheel) fora tire or a tire and tube assemblyupon which the tire beads areseated.

Information Contained on the TireSidewall

Both United States and CanadaFederal regulations require tiremanufacturers to place standardizedinformation on the sidewall of all tires.This information identifies anddescribes the fundamentalcharacteristics of the tire and alsoprovides a U.S. DOT Tire IdentificationNumber for safety standardcertification and in case of a recall.

Information on P Type Tires

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M

A

BC D E

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P215/65R15 95H is an example of atire size, load index and speed rating.The definitions of these items arelisted below. (Note that the tire size,load index and speed rating for yourvehicle may be different from thisexample.)

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A. P: Indicates a tire, designated bythe Tire and Rim Association, that maybe used for service on cars, sportutility vehicles, minivans and lighttrucks. Note: If your tire size does notbegin with a letter this may mean it isdesignated by either the EuropeanTire and Rim Technical Organizationor the Japan Tire ManufacturingAssociation.

B. 215: Indicates the nominal width ofthe tire in millimeters from sidewalledge to sidewall edge. In general, thelarger the number, the wider the tire.

C. 65: Indicates the aspect ratio whichgives the tire's ratio of height to width.

D. R: Indicates a radial type tire.

E. 15: Indicates the wheel or rimdiameter in inches. If you change yourwheel size, you will have to purchasenew tires to match the new wheeldiameter.

F. 95: Indicates the tire's load index.It is an index that relates to how muchweight a tire can carry. You may findthis information in your owner’smanual. If not, contact a local tiredealer.

Note: You may not find thisinformation on all tires because it isnot required by federal law.

G. H: Indicates the tire's speed rating.The speed rating denotes the speedat which a tire is designed to be drivenfor extended periods of time under astandard condition of load andinflation pressure. The tires on yourvehicle may operate at different

conditions for load and inflationpressure. These speed ratings mayneed to be adjusted for the differencein conditions. The ratings range from81 mph (130 km/h) to 186 mph (299km/h). These ratings are listed in thefollowing chart.

Note: You may not find thisinformation on all tires because it isnot required by federal law.

mph ( km/h)Letterrating

81 mph (130 km/h)M

87 mph (140 km/h)N

99 mph (159 km/h)Q

106 mph (171 km/h)R

112 mph (180 km/h)S

118 mph (190 km/h)T

124 mph (200 km/h)U

130 mph (210 km/h)H

149 mph (240 km/h)V

168 mph (270 km/h)W

186 mph (299 km/h)YNote: For tires with a maximum speedcapability over 149 mph (240 km/h),tire manufacturers sometimes use theletters ZR. For those with a maximumspeed capability over 186 mph (299km/h), tire manufacturers always usethe letters ZR.

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H. U.S. DOT Tire IdentificationNumber: This begins with the lettersDOT and indicates that the tire meetsall federal standards. The next twonumbers or letters are the plant codedesignating where it wasmanufactured, the next two are thetire size code and the last fournumbers represent the week and yearthe tire was built. For example, thenumbers 317 mean the 31st week of1997. After 2000 the numbers go tofour digits. For example, 2501 meansthe 25th week of 2001. The numbersin between are identification codesused for traceability. This informationis used to contact customers if a tiredefect requires a recall.

I. M+S or M/S: Mud and Snow, or

AT: All Terrain, or

AS: All Season.

J. Tire Ply Composition and MaterialUsed: Indicates the number of pliesor the number of layers ofrubber-coated fabric in the tire treadand sidewall. Tire manufacturers alsomust indicate the ply materials in thetire and the sidewall, which includesteel, nylon, polyester, and others.

K. Maximum Load: Indicates themaximum load in kilograms andpounds that can be carried by the tire.See the Safety ComplianceCertification Label (affixed to eitherthe door hinge pillar, door-latch post,or the door edge that meets thedoor-latch post, next to the driver'sseating position), for the correct tirepressure for your vehicle.

L. Treadwear, Traction andTemperature Grades:

• Treadwear The treadwear gradeis a comparative rating based onthe wear rate of the tire whentested under controlled conditionson a specified government testcourse. For example, a tire graded150 would wear one and one-halftimes as well on the governmentcourse as a tire graded 100.

• Traction: The traction grades, fromhighest to lowest are AA, A, B, andC. The grades represent the tire'sability to stop on wet pavement asmeasured under controlledconditions on specifiedgovernment test surfaces ofasphalt and concrete. A tiremarked C may have poor tractionperformance.

• Temperature: The temperaturegrades are A (the highest), B andC, representing the tire's resistanceto the generation of heat and itsability to dissipate heat whentested under controlled conditionson a specified indoor laboratorytest wheel.

M. Maximum Inflation Pressure:Indicates the tire manufacturers'maximum permissible pressure or thepressure at which the maximum loadcan be carried by the tire. Thispressure is normally higher than thevehicle manufacturer's recommendedcold inflation pressure which can befound on the Safety ComplianceCertification Label (affixed to eitherthe door hinge pillar, door-latch post,

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or the door edge that meets thedoor-latch post, next to the driver'sseating position), or Tire Label whichis located on the B-Pillar or the edgeof the driver’s door. The cold inflationpressure should never be set lowerthan the recommended pressure onthe vehicle label.

The tire suppliers may have additionalmarkings, notes or warnings such asstandard load or radial tubeless.

Additional Information Contained onthe Tire Sidewall for LT Type Tires

Note: Tire Quality Grades do notapply to this type of tire.

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LT type tires have some additionalinformation beyond those of P typetires; these differences are describedbelow.

A. LT: Indicates a tire, designated bythe Tire and Rim Association, that isintended for service on light trucks.

B. Load Range and Load InflationLimits: Indicates the tire'sload-carrying capabilities and itsinflation limits.

C. Maximum Load Dual lb (kg) at psi(kPa) cold: Indicates the maximumload and tire pressure when the tireis used as a dual; defined as four tireson the rear axle (a total of six or moretires on the vehicle).

D. Maximum Load Single lb (kg) atpsi (kPa) cold: Indicates the maximumload and tire pressure when the tireis used as a single; defined as twotires (total) on the rear axle.

Information on T Type Tires

T145/80D16 is an example of a tiresize.

Note: The temporary tire size for yourvehicle may be different from thisexample. Tire Quality Grades do notapply to this type of tire.

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T type tires have some additionalinformation beyond those of P typetires; these differences are describedbelow:

A. T: Indicates a type of tire,designated by the Tire and RimAssociation, that is intended fortemporary service on cars, sport utilityvehicles, minivans and light trucks.

B. 145: Indicates the nominal width ofthe tire in millimeters from sidewalledge to sidewall edge. In general, thelarger the number, the wider the tire.

C. 80: Indicates the aspect ratio whichgives the tire's ratio of height to width.Numbers of 70 or lower indicate ashort sidewall.

D. D: Indicates a diagonal type tire.

R: Indicates a radial type tire.

E. 16: Indicates the wheel or rimdiameter in inches. If you change yourwheel size, you will have to purchasenew tires to match the new wheeldiameter.

Location of the Tire Label

You will find a Tire Label containingtire inflation pressure by tire size andother important information locatedon the B-Pillar or the edge of thedriver’s door.

Inflating Your Tires

Safe operation of your vehicle requiresthat your tires are properly inflated.Remember that a tire can lose up tohalf of its air pressure withoutappearing flat.

Every day before you drive, checkyour tires. If one looks lower than theothers, use a tire gauge to checkpressure of all tires and adjust ifrequired.

At least once a month and before longtrips, inspect each tire and check thetire pressure with a tire gauge(including spare, if equipped). Inflateall tires to the inflation pressurerecommended by Ford MotorCompany.

You are strongly urged to buy areliable tire pressure gauge, asautomatic service station gauges maybe inaccurate. Ford recommends theuse of a digital or dial-type tirepressure gauge rather than astick-type tire pressure gauge.

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Use the recommended cold inflationpressure for optimum tire performanceand wear. Under-inflation orover-inflation may cause uneventreadwear patterns

WARNING

Under-inflation is the mostcommon cause of tire failures

and may result in severe tire cracking,tread separation or blowout, withunexpected loss of vehicle control andincreased risk of injury. Under-inflationincreases sidewall flexing and rollingresistance, resulting in heat buildupand internal damage to the tire. It alsomay result in unnecessary tire stress,irregular wear, loss of vehicle controland accidents. A tire can lose up tohalf of its air pressure and not appearto be flat!

Always inflate your tires to the Fordrecommended inflation pressure evenif it is less than the maximum inflationpressure information found on the tire.The Ford recommended tire inflationpressure is found on the SafetyCompliance Certification Label (affixedto either the door hinge pillar,door-latch post, or the door edge thatmeets the door-latch post, next to thedriver's seating position), or Tire Labelwhich is located on the B-Pillar or theedge of the driver’s door. Failure tofollow the tire pressurerecommendations can cause uneventreadwear patterns and adverselyaffect the way your vehicle handles

Maximum Inflation Pressure is thetire manufacturer's maximumpermissible pressure and the pressureat which the maximum load can becarried by the tire. This pressure isnormally higher than themanufacturer’s recommended coldinflation pressure which can be foundon the Safety Compliance CertificationLabel (affixed to either the door hingepillar, door-latch post, or the dooredge that meets the door-latch post,next to the driver's seating position),or Tire Label which is located on theB-Pillar or the edge of the driver’sdoor. The cold inflation pressureshould never be set lower than therecommended pressure on the SafetyCompliance Certification Label or TireLabel.

When weather temperature changesoccur, tire inflation pressures alsochange. A 10°F (6°C) temperature dropcan cause a corresponding drop of 1psi (7 kPa) in inflation pressure. Checkyour tire pressures frequently andadjust them to the proper pressurewhich can be found on the SafetyCompliance Certification Label or TireLabel.

To check the pressure in your tire(s):

1. Make sure the tires are cool,meaning they are not hot fromdriving even a mile.

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Note: If you are checking tire pressurewhen the tire is hot, (for exampledriven more than 1 mile [1.6kilometers]), never bleed or reduce airpressure. The tires are hot fromdriving and it is normal for pressuresto increase above recommended coldpressures. A hot tire at or belowrecommended cold inflation pressurecould be significantly under-inflated.

Note: If you have to drive a distanceto get air for your tire(s), check andrecord the tire pressure first and addthe appropriate air pressure when youget to the pump. It is normal for tiresto heat up and the air pressure insideto go up as you drive.

2. Remove the cap from the valve onone tire, then firmly press the tiregauge onto the valve and measurethe pressure.

3. Add enough air to reach therecommended air pressure.

Note: If you overfill the tire, releaseair by pressing on the metal stem inthe center of the valve. Then recheckthe pressure with your tire gauge.

4. Replace the valve cap.5. Repeat this procedure for each tire,

including the spare.

Note: Some spare tires operate at ahigher inflation pressure than theother tires. For T type mini-spare tires,see the Dissimilar spare wheel andtire assembly information for adescription. Store and maintain at 60psi (4.15 bar). For full-size anddissimilar spare tires, see theDissimilar spare wheel and tireassembly information for adescription. Store and maintain at thehigher of the front and rear inflationpressure as shown on the Tire Label.

6. Visually inspect the tires to makesure there are no nails or otherobjects embedded that could pokea hole in the tire and cause an airleak.

7. Check the sidewalls to make surethere are no gouges, cuts orbulges.

Inspecting Your Tires and WheelValve Stems

Periodically inspect the tire treads foruneven or excessive wear and removeobjects such as stones, nails or glassthat may be wedged in the treadgrooves. Check the tire and valvestems for holes, cracks, or cuts thatmay permit air leakage and repair orreplace the tire and replace the valvestem. Inspect the tire sidewalls forcracking, cuts, bruises and other signsof damage or excessive wear. Ifinternal damage to the tire issuspected, have the tire demounted

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and inspected in case it needs to berepaired or replaced. For your safety,tires that are damaged or show signsof excessive wear should not be usedbecause they are more likely to blowout or fail.

Improper or inadequate vehiclemaintenance can cause tires to wearabnormally. Inspect all your tires,including the spare, frequently, andreplace them if one or more of thefollowing conditions exist:

Tire Wear

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When the tread is worn down to onesixteenth of an inch (2 millimeters),tires must be replaced to help preventyour vehicle from skidding andhydroplaning. Built-in treadwearindicators, or wear bars, which looklike narrow strips of smooth rubberacross the tread will appear on the tirewhen the tread is worn down to onesixteenth of an inch (2 millimeters).

When the tire tread wears down to thesame height as these wear bars, thetire is worn out and must be replaced.

Damage

Periodically inspect the tire treads andsidewalls for damage (such as bulgesin the tread or sidewalls, cracks in thetread groove and separation in thetread or sidewall). If damage isobserved or suspected have the tireinspected by a tire professional. Tirescan be damaged during off-road use,so inspection after off-road use is alsorecommended.

Age

WARNING

Tires degrade over timedepending on many factors such

as weather, storage conditions, andconditions of use (load, speed,inflation pressure) the tires experiencethroughout their lives.

In general, tires should be replacedafter six years regardless of treadwear. However, heat caused by hotclimates or frequent high loadingconditions can accelerate the agingprocess and may require tires to bereplaced more frequently.

You should replace your spare tirewhen you replace the road tires orafter six years due to aging even if ithas not been used.

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U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number

Both U.S. and Canada Federalregulations require tire manufacturersto place standardized information onthe sidewall of all tires. Thisinformation identifies and describesthe fundamental characteristics of thetire and also provides a U.S. DOT TireIdentification Number for safetystandard certification and in case of arecall.

This begins with the letters DOT andindicates that the tire meets all federalstandards. The next two numbers orletters are the plant code designatingwhere it was manufactured, the nexttwo are the tire size code and the lastfour numbers represent the week andyear the tire was built. For example,the numbers 317 mean the 31st weekof 1997. After 2000 the numbers goto four digits. For example, 2501means the 25th week of 2001. Thenumbers in between are identificationcodes used for traceability. Thisinformation is used to contactcustomers if a tire defect requires arecall.

Tire Replacement Requirements

Your vehicle is equipped with tiresdesigned to provide a safe ride andhandling capability.

WARNINGSOnly use replacement tires andwheels that are the same size,

load index, speed rating and type(such as P-metric versus LT-metric orall-season versus all-terrain) as thoseoriginally provided by Ford. Therecommended tire and wheel size maybe found on either the SafetyCompliance Certification Label (affixedto either the door hinge pillar,door-latch post, or the door edge thatmeets the door-latch post, next to thedriver's seating position), or the TireLabel which is located on the B-Pillaror edge of the driver’s door. If thisinformation is not found on theselabels then you should contact yourauthorized dealer as soon as possible.Use of any tire or wheel notrecommended by Ford can affect thesafety and performance of yourvehicle, which could result in anincreased risk of loss of vehiclecontrol, vehicle rollover, personalinjury and death. Additionally the useof non-recommended tires and wheelscould cause steering, suspension,axle, transfer case or power transferunit failure. If you have questionsregarding tire replacement, contactyour authorized dealer as soon aspossible.

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WARNINGSTo reduce the risk of seriousinjury, when mounting

replacement tires and wheels, youshould not exceed the maximumpressure indicated on the sidewall ofthe tire to set the beads withoutadditional precautions listed below. Ifthe beads do not seat at the maximumpressure indicated, re-lubricate andtry again

When inflating the tire for mountingpressures up to 20 psi (1.38 bar)greater than the maximum pressureon the tire sidewall, the followingprecautions must be taken to protectthe person mounting the tire:

1. Make sure that you have the correcttire and wheel size.

2. Lubricate the tire bead and wheelbead seat area again.

3. Stand at a minimum of 12 feet (3.66meters) away from the wheel and tireassembly.

4. Use both eye and ear protection.

For a mounting pressure more than20 psi (1.38 bar) greater than themaximum pressure, a Ford dealer orother tire service professional shoulddo the mounting.

WARNINGSAlways inflate steel carcass tires witha remote air fill with the personinflating standing at a minimum of 12feet (3.66 meters) away from thewheel and tire assembly

Important: Remember to replace thewheel valve stems when the road tiresare replaced on your vehicle

It is recommended that the two fronttires or two rear tires generally bereplaced as a pair.

The tire pressure sensors mounted inthe wheels (originally installed on yourvehicle) are not designed to be usedin aftermarket wheels.

The use of wheels or tires notrecommended by Ford MotorCompany may affect the operation ofyour tire pressure monitoring system.

If the tire pressure monitoring systemindicator is flashing, your system ismalfunctioning. Your replacement tiremight be incompatible with your tirepressure monitoring system, or somecomponent of the system may bedamaged.

Safety Practices

WARNINGSIf your vehicle is stuck in snow,mud or sand, do not rapidly spin

the tires; spinning the tires can tearthe tire and cause an explosion. A tirecan explode in as little as three to fiveseconds.

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WARNINGSDo not spin the wheels at over35 mph (56 km/h). The tires may

fail and injure a passenger orbystander.

Driving habits have a great deal to dowith your tire mileage and safety.• Observe posted speed limits• Avoid fast starts, stops and turns• Avoid potholes and objects on the

road• Do not run over curbs or hit the tire

against a curb when parking

Highway Hazards

No matter how carefully you drivethere is always the possibility that youmay eventually have a flat tire on thehighway. Drive slowly to the closestsafe area out of traffic. This mayfurther damage the flat tire, but yoursafety is more important.

If you feel a sudden vibration or ridedisturbance while driving, or yoususpect your tire or vehicle has beendamaged, immediately reduce yourspeed. Drive with caution until you cansafely pull off the road. Stop andinspect the tires for damage. If a tireis under-inflated or damaged, deflateit, remove the wheel and replace itwith your spare tire and wheel (ifprovided). If you cannot detect acause, have the vehicle towed to thenearest repair facility or tire dealer tohave the vehicle inspected.

Tire and Wheel Alignment

A bad jolt from hitting a curb orpothole can cause the front end ofyour vehicle to become misaligned orcause damage to your tires. If yourvehicle seems to pull to one sidewhen you’re driving, the wheels maybe out of alignment. Have anauthorized dealer check the wheelalignment periodically.

Wheel misalignment in the front or therear can cause uneven and rapidtreadwear of your tires and should becorrected by an authorized dealer.Front-wheel drive vehicles and thosewith an independent rear suspension(if equipped) may require alignmentof all four wheels.

The tires should also be balancedperiodically. An unbalanced tire andwheel assembly may result in irregulartire wear.

Tire Rotation

Note: If your tires show uneven wearask an authorized dealer to check forand correct any wheel misalignment,tire imbalance or mechanical probleminvolved before tire rotation.

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Note: Your vehicle may be equippedwith a dissimilar spare wheel and tireassembly. A dissimilar spare wheeland tire assembly is defined as aspare wheel and tire assembly that isdifferent in brand, size or appearancefrom the road tires and wheels. If youhave a dissimilar spare wheel and tireassembly it is intended for temporaryuse only and should not be used in atire rotation.

Note: After having your tires rotated,inflation pressure must be checkedand adjusted to the vehiclerequirements.

Rotating your tires at therecommended interval (as indicatedin the Scheduled Maintenancechapter) will help your tires wear moreevenly, providing better tireperformance and longer tire life.

Front-wheel drive and all-wheel drivevehicles (front tires on the left side ofthe diagram)

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Sometimes irregular tire wear can becorrected by rotating the tires.

Summer Tires

Your Ford vehicle may be equippedwith summer tires to provide superiorperformance on wet and dry roads.Summer tires do not have the Mudand Snow (M+S or M/S) tire tractionrating on the tire side wall. Sincesummer tires do not have the sametraction performance as All-season orSnow tires, Ford does not recommendusing summer tires whentemperatures drop to approximately40°F (5°C) or below (depending on tirewear and environmental conditions)or in snow and ice conditions. Like anytire, summer tire performance isaffected by tire wear andenvironmental conditions. If you mustdrive in those conditions, Fordrecommends using Mud and Snow(M+S, M/S), All-season or Snow tires.

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USING SNOW CHAINS

WARNINGSIf you choose to install snow tires onyour vehicle, they must be the same

size, construction, and load range as theoriginal tires listed on the tire placard, andthey must be installed on all four wheels.Mixing tires of different size or constructionon your vehicle can adversely affect yourvehicle's handling and braking, and maylead to loss of vehicle control.

Do not use snow chains or cableson this vehicle as they may cause

damage to your vehicle which may leadto loss of vehicle control.

Snow chains have not been approved foruse on your vehicle.

The original equipment tires on yourvehicle may have an all-weather treaddesign to provide traction, handling, andbraking performance in year-round driving.You may install snow tires for improvedtraction when driving in areas withsustained periods of snow or icy drivingconditions.

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORINGSYSTEM

WARNING

The tire pressure monitoring systemis not a substitute for manually

checking tire pressure. The tire pressureshould be checked periodically (at leastmonthly) using a tire gauge, see Inflatingyour tires in this chapter. Failure toproperly maintain your tire pressure couldincrease the risk of tire failure, loss ofcontrol, vehicle rollover and personalinjury.

Each tire, including the spare (ifprovided), should be checkedmonthly when cold and inflated

to the inflation pressure recommended bythe vehicle manufacturer on the vehicleplacard or tire inflation pressure label. (Ifyour vehicle has tires of a different sizethan the size indicated on the vehicleplacard or tire inflation pressure label, youshould determine the proper tire inflationpressure for those tires.)

As an added safety feature, your vehiclehas been equipped with a Tire PressureMonitoring System (TPMS) that illuminatesa low tire pressure telltale when one ormore of your tires is significantlyunder-inflated. Accordingly, when the lowtire pressure telltale illuminates, youshould stop and check your tires as soonas possible, and inflate them to the proper

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pressure. Driving on a significantlyunder-inflated tire causes the tire tooverheat and can lead to tire failure.Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiencyand tire tread life, and may affect thevehicle’s handling and stopping ability.

Please note that the TPMS is not asubstitute for proper tire maintenance, andit is the driver’s responsibility to maintaincorrect tire pressure, even if under-inflationhas not reached the level to triggerillumination of the TPMS low tire pressuretelltale.

Your vehicle has also been equipped witha TPMS malfunction indicator to indicatewhen the system is not operating properly.The TPMS malfunction indicator iscombined with the low tire pressuretelltale. When the system detects amalfunction, the telltale will flash forapproximately one minute and then remaincontinuously illuminated. This sequencewill continue upon subsequent vehiclestart-ups as long as the malfunction exists.

When the malfunction indicator isilluminated, the system may not be ableto detect or signal low tire pressure asintended. TPMS malfunctions may occurfor a variety of reasons, including theinstallation of replacement or alternatetires or wheels on the vehicle that preventthe TPMS from functioning properly.Always check the TPMS malfunctiontelltale after replacing one or more tiresor wheels on your vehicle to ensure thatthe replacement or alternate tires andwheels allow the TPMS to continue tofunction properly.

The tire pressure monitoring systemcomplies with part 15 of the FCC rules andwith RSS-210 of Industry Canada.Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) This device may not causeharmful interference, and (2) This devicemust accept any interference received,including interference that may causeundesired operation.

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Note: Each road tire is equipped with atire pressure sensor located inside thewheel and tire assembly cavity. Thepressure sensor is attached to the valvestem. The pressure sensor is covered bythe tire and is not visible unless the tire isremoved. Take care when changing thetire to avoid damaging the sensor

You should always have your tiresserviced by an authorized dealer.

Check the tire pressure periodically (atleast monthly) using an accurate tiregauge. See Inflating Your Tires in thischapter.

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Understanding Your Tire PressureMonitoring System

The tire pressure monitoring systemmeasures pressure in your four road tiresand sends the tire pressure readings toyour vehicle. The low tire pressure warninglight will turn on if the tire pressure issignificantly low. Once the light isilluminated, your tires are under-inflatedand need to be inflated to themanufacturer’s recommended tirepressure. Even if the light turns on and ashort time later turns off, your tire pressurestill needs to be checked.

When Your Temporary Spare Tire isInstalled

When one of your road tires needs to bereplaced with the temporary spare, thesystem will continue to identify an issueto remind you that the damaged roadwheel and tire assembly needs to berepaired and put back on your vehicle.

To restore the full function of the tirepressure monitoring system, have thedamaged road wheel and tire assemblyrepaired and remounted on your vehicle.

When You Believe Your System is NotOperating Properly

The main function of the tire pressuremonitoring system is to warn you whenyour tires need air. It can also warn you inthe event the system is no longer capableof functioning as intended. See thefollowing chart for information concerningyour tire pressure monitoring system:

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Customer action requiredPossible causeLow tire pressurewarning light

Make sure tires are at the proper pres-sure. See Inflating your tires in thischapter. After inflating your tires to themanufacturer’s recommended pressureas shown on the Tire Label (located onthe edge of driver’s door or the B-Pillar),the vehicle must be driven for at leasttwo minutes over 20 mph (32 km/h)before the light turns off.

Tire(s) under-inflatedSolid warning light

Repair the damaged road wheel and tireassembly and reinstall it on the vehicleto restore system function. For adescription on how the system functions,see When your temporary spare tire isinstalled in this section.

Spare tire in use

If the tires are properly inflated and thespare tire is not in use but the lightremains on, contact your authorizeddealer as soon as possible.

TPMS malfunction

Repair the damaged road wheel and tireassembly and reinstall it on the vehicleto restore system function. For adescription on how the system functions,see When your temporary spare tire isinstalled in this section.

Spare tire in useFlashing warninglight

If the tires are properly inflated and thespare tire is not in use but the lightremains on, contact your authorizeddealer as soon as possible.

TPMS malfunction

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When Inflating Your Tires

When putting air into your tires (such as ata gas station or in your garage), the tirepressure monitoring system may notrespond immediately to the air added toyour tires.

It may take up to two minutes of drivingover 20 mph (32 km/h) for the light to turnoff after you have filled your tires to therecommended inflation pressure

How Temperature Affects Your TirePressure

The tire pressure monitoring systemmonitors tire pressure in each pneumatictire. While driving in a normal manner, atypical passenger tire inflation pressuremay increase about 2 to 4 psi (14 to 28kPa) from a cold start situation. If thevehicle is stationary overnight with theoutside temperature significantly lowerthan the daytime temperature, the tirepressure may decrease about 3 psi (21kPa) for a drop of 30°F (17°C) in ambienttemperature. This lower pressure valuemay be detected by the tire pressuremonitoring system as being significantlylower than the recommended inflationpressure and activate the system warninglight for low tire pressure. If the low tirepressure warning light is on, visually checkeach tire to verify that no tire is flat. If oneor more tires are flat, repair as necessary.Check the air pressure in the road tires. Ifany tire is under-inflated, carefully drivethe vehicle to the nearest location whereair can be added to the tires. Inflate all thetires to the recommended inflationpressure.

CHANGING A ROAD WHEEL

WARNINGSThe use of tire sealants may damageyour tire pressure monitoring system

and should not be used. However, if youmust use a sealant, the tire pressuremonitoring system sensor and valve stemon the wheel must be replaced by anauthorized dealer.

If the tire pressure monitor sensorbecomes damaged, it will no longer

function. See Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem (page 296).

Note: The tire pressure monitoring systemindicator light will illuminate when thespare tire is in use. To restore the fullfunction of the monitoring system, all roadwheels equipped with tire pressuremonitoring sensors must be mounted onthe vehicle.

If you get a flat tire while driving, do notapply the brake heavily. Instead, graduallydecrease your speed. Hold the steeringwheel firmly and slowly move to a safeplace on the side of the road.

Have a flat serviced by an authorizeddealer in order to prevent damage to thetire pressure monitoring system sensors.See Tire Pressure Monitoring System(page 296). Replace the spare tire with aroad tire as soon as possible. Duringrepairing or replacing of the flat tire, havethe authorized dealer inspect the tirepressure monitoring system sensor fordamage.

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Dissimilar Spare Wheel and TireAssembly Information

WARNING

Failure to follow these guidelinescould result in an increased risk of

loss of vehicle control, injury or death.

If you have a dissimilar spare wheel andtire, then it is intended for temporary useonly. This means that if you need to useit, you should replace it as soon aspossible with a road wheel and tireassembly that is the same size and typeas the road tires and wheels that wereoriginally provided by Ford. If the dissimilarspare tire or wheel is damaged, it shouldbe replaced rather than repaired.

A dissimilar spare wheel and tire assemblyis defined as a spare wheel and tireassembly that is different in brand, size orappearance from the road tires and wheelsand can be one of three types:

1. T-type mini-spare: This spare tire beginswith the letter T for tire size and may haveTemporary Use Only molded in thesidewall.

2. Full-size dissimilar spare with label onwheel: This spare tire has a label on thewheel that states: THIS WHEEL AND TIREASSEMBLY FOR TEMPORARY USE ONLY.

When driving with one of the dissimilarspare tires listed above, do not:

• Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h)• Load the vehicle beyond maximum

vehicle load rating listed on the SafetyCompliance Label.

• Tow a trailer.

• Use snow chains on the end of thevehicle with the dissimilar spare tire.

• Use more than one dissimilar spare tireat a time.

• Use commercial car washingequipment.

• Try to repair the dissimilar spare tire.

Use of one of the dissimilar spare tireslisted above at any one wheel location canlead to impairment of the following:• Handling, stability and braking

performance.• Comfort and noise.• Ground clearance and parking at

curbs.• Winter weather driving capability.• Wet weather driving capability.• All-wheel driving capability (if

applicable).

3. Full-size dissimilar spare without labelon wheel

When driving with the full-size dissimilarspare wheel and tire assembly, do not:• Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h).• Use more than one dissimilar spare

wheel and tire assembly at a time.• Use commercial car washing

equipment.• Use snow chains on the end of the

vehicle with the dissimilar spare wheeland tire assembly.

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The usage of a full-size dissimilar sparewheel and tire assembly can lead toimpairment of the following:• Handling, stability and braking

performance.• Comfort and noise.• Ground clearance and parking at

curbs.• Winter weather driving capability.• Wet weather driving capability.• All-wheel driving capability (if

applicable).• Load leveling adjustment (if

applicable).

When driving with the full-size dissimilarspare wheel and tire assembly additionalcaution should be given to:• Towing a trailer.• Driving vehicles equipped with a

camper body.• Driving vehicles with a load on the

cargo rack.

Drive cautiously when using a full-sizedissimilar spare wheel and tire assemblyand seek service as soon as possible.

Tire Change Procedure

WARNINGSWhen one of the front wheels is offthe ground, the transmission alone

will not prevent the vehicle from movingor slipping off the jack, even if thetransmission selector lever is in positionP.

WARNINGSTo help prevent the vehicle frommoving when you change a tire, be

sure to place the transmission selectorlever in position P, set the parking brakeand block (in both directions) the wheelthat is diagonally opposite (other side andend of the vehicle) to the tire beingchanged.

Never get underneath a vehicle thatis supported only by a jack. If the

vehicle slips off the jack, you or someoneelse could be seriously injured.

Do not attempt to change a tire onthe side of the vehicle close to

moving traffic. Pull far enough off the roadto avoid the danger of being hit whenoperating the jack or changing the wheel.

Always use the jack provided asoriginal equipment with your vehicle.

If using a jack other than the one providedas original equipment with your vehicle,make sure the jack capacity is adequatefor the vehicle weight, including anyvehicle cargo or modifications.

1. Park on a level surface, set the parkingbrake and activate the hazard flashers.

2. Place the transmission selector leverin position P and turn the engine off.

3. Remove the carpeted wheel cover.

4. Remove the spare tire bolt securingthe spare tire by turning itcounterclockwise.

5. Remove the spare tire from the sparetire compartment.

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6. Remove the lug wrench and jack fromthe foam holder.

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7. Block the diagonally opposite wheel.

8. Loosen each wheel lug nut one-halfturn counterclockwise but do notremove them until the wheel is raisedoff the ground.

9. The vehicle jacking points are shownhere, and are depicted on the yellowwarning label on the jack. Note: Jackat the specified locations to avoiddamage to the vehicle.

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10. Small arrow-shaped marks on the sillsshow the location of the jackingpoints.

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11. Remove the lug nuts with the lugwrench.

12. Replace the flat tire with the sparetire, making sure the valve stem isfacing outward. Reinstall the lug nutsuntil the wheel is snug against thehub. Do not fully tighten the lug nutsuntil the wheel has been lowered.

13. Lower the wheel by turning the jackhandle counterclockwise.

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2

3 4

5

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14. Remove the jack and fully tighten thelug nuts in the order shown. SeeTechnical Specifications (page 305).

Stowing the flat tire

You can stow the full-size road wheel inthe spare tire compartment.

1. Lift the carpeted wheel cover at anangle to access the spare tirecompartment.

2. Place the wheel in the spare tire wellwith the valve stem facing down. Usethe mini-spare bolt to secure the wheelthrough one of the lug holes.

3. Place the jack, tools and foam blockback into the spare tire compartment.

4. Replace the carpeted wheel cover.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications

WARNING

When a wheel is installed, always remove any corrosion, dirt or foreign materialspresent on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the wheel hub,

brake drum or brake disc that contacts the wheel. Make sure that any fasteners thatattach the rotor to the hub are secured so they do not interfere with the mounting surfacesof the wheel. Installing wheels without correct metal-to-metal contact at the wheelmounting surfaces can cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel to come off whileyour vehicle is in motion, resulting in loss of control.

Ib-ft (Nm)*Bolt size

100 (135)M12 x 1.5*

Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust. Use only Fordrecommended replacement fasteners.

Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque within 100 miles (160 kilometers) after anywheel disturbance (such as tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel removal).

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Wheel pilot boreA

Inspect the wheel pilot bore andmounting surface prior to installation.Remove any visible corrosion or looseparticles.

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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS

3.7L V6 Engine2.0L EcoBoost engineEngine

227122Cubic inches

Minimum 87 octaneMinimum 87 octaneRequired fuel

10.5:19.3:1Compression ratio

0.049-0.053 in. (1.25-1.35mm)

0.027-0.031 in. (0.70-0.80 mm)Spark plug gap

Drivebelt Routing

3.7L Engine

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2.0L EcoBoost Engine

A

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Long drivebelt is on first pulleygroove closest to engine

A

Short drivebelt is on secondpulley groove farthest fromengine

B

MOTORCRAFT PARTS

3.7L V6 Engine2.0L EcoBoost EngineComponent

FA-1912Air filter element

1

FL-500-SFL-910SOil filter

2

BXT-65-650BXT-96R-500Battery

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3.7L V6 Engine2.0L EcoBoost EngineComponent

BXT-96R-590

SP-520SP-537Spark plugs

3

FP-71Cabin air filter

WW-2200 (driver side)Windshield wiperblade WW-1900 (passenger side)

1

Failure to use the correct air filter element may result in severe engine damage. Thecustomer warranty may be void for any damage to the engine if the correct air filterelement is not used.2

Only use the specified replacement oil filter. The use of a non-specified oil filter canresult in engine damage.3

For spark plug replacement, see an authorized dealer. Replace the spark plugs at theappropriate intervals. See Scheduled Maintenance (page 413).

Note: Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material and design specificationsfor your vehicle, such as Motorcraft or equivalent replacement parts. Your warranty maybe void for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not used.

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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATIONNUMBER

The vehicle identification number islocated on the left-hand side of theinstrument panel.

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Please note that in the graphic, XXXX isrepresentative of your vehicleidentification number.

The Vehicle Identification Number containsthe following information:

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World manufacturer identifierA

Brake system, Gross VehicleWeight Rating, Restraint Devicesand their locations

B

Make, vehicle line, series, bodytype

C

Engine typeD

Check digitE

Model yearF

Assembly plantG

Production sequence numberH

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VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL

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The National Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration Regulations require that aSafety Compliance Certification Label beaffixed to a vehicle and prescribe wherethe Safety Compliance Certification Labelmay be located. The Safety ComplianceCertification Label shall be affixed to eitherthe door hinge pillar, the door latch post,or the edge of the door near the doorlatch, next to the driver's seating position.

TRANSMISSION CODEDESIGNATION

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The transmission code is on the SafetyCompliance Certification Label. Thefollowing table shows the transmissioncode along with the transmissiondescription.

CodeDescription

ASix-speed automatic transmission 6F50

WSix-speed automatic transmission 6F35

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Ford part number /Ford specification

Ford part name or equi-valent

CapacityItem

PM-20 / WSS-M6C65-A2

Motorcraft DOT 4 LVHigh Performance

Brake Fluid

Between MINand MAX on

reservoir

Brake fluid 1

Motorcraft XL-5(aerosol) and/orCRCSL3151ESB /

ESB-M1C93-B

Multi-Purpose Grease(lithium grease)

Not applicableHinges, latches,striker plates androtors, seat tracks,

fuel filler door hingeand spring

XL-1 / NoneMotorcraft Penetratingand Lock Lubricant

Not applicableLock cylinder

XT-10-QLV MERCONLV

Motorcraft MERCON LVATF

9.0 qt (8.5L)6F35 automatic

transmission fluid 2,3

11.6 qt (11L)6F50 automatic

transmission fluid 2,3

XY-80W90-QL /WSP-M2C197-A

Motorcraft SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle

Lubricant

2.4 pt (1.15L)Rear differential (AllWheel Drive) fluid

XY-75W140-QL /WSL-M2C192-A

Motorcraft SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle

Lubricant

12 fl oz (0.35L)Power Transfer Unit(PTU) fluid (All Wheel

Drive) 4

XO-5W30-QSPMotorcraft SAE 5W-30or equivalent motor oil

5.7 qt (5.4L)2.0L EcoBoost

engine oil 5,6,7 WSS-M2C946-A

XO-5W20-QSPMotorcraft SAE 5W-20or equivalent motor oil

6 qt (5.7L)3.7L V6 engine oil

5,6,7

WSS-M2C945-A

VC-3DIL-B (U.S.)Motorcraft OrangeAntifreeze/Coolant

Prediluted

8.8 qt (8.4L)2.0L EcoBoost

engine coolant 8 CVC-3DIL-B (Canada)

/ WSS-M97B44-D2

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Ford part number /Ford specification

Ford part name or equi-valent

CapacityItem

9.7 qt (9.2L)3.7L V6 engine

coolant 8

ZC-32-A (U.S.)Motorcraft PremiumWindshield WasherConcentrate (U.S.)

Fill as requiredWindshield washerfluid CXC-37-(A, B, D, and

F) (Canada)Premium Quality Wind-

shield Washer Fluid(Canada)

/ WSB-M8B16-A2/--

Not applicableNot applicable16.5 gal (62.5L)2.0L EcoBoostengine front-wheel

drive fuel tank

17.5 gal (66.2L)2.0L EcoBoostengine all-wheeldrive fuel tank

17.5 gal (66.2L)3.7L V6 engine front-wheel drive or all-

wheel drive fuel tank

YN-19 (US)Motorcraft R-134aRefrigerant

1.50 lb (0.68 kg)A/C Refrigerant

9

3.7L EnginesCYN-16-R (Canada)

/ WSH-M17B19-A1.23 lb (0.56 kg)

A/C Refrigerant9

2.0L Engines

YN-12-DMotorcraft PAG Refri-gerant Compressor Oil

5.2 fl oz(153.8ml)

A/C RefrigerantCompressor Oil

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Ford part number /Ford specification

Ford part name or equi-valent

CapacityItem

/ WSH-M1C231-A1

Ford recommends using Motorcraft (Ford) DOT 4 LV High Performance Motor VehicleBrake Fluid or equivalent meeting WSS-M6C65-A2. Use of any fluid other than therecommended fluid may cause degraded brake performance and not meet the Fordperformance standards. Keep brake fluid clean and dry. Contamination with dirt, water,petroleum products or other materials may result in brake system damage and possiblefailure.2

Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes.3

Automatic transmissions that require Motorcraft MERCON LV transmission fluid shouldonly use Motorcraft MERCON LV transmission fluid.

Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.4

See your authorized dealer for fluid level checking or filling.5

We have designed your engine to use Motorcraft engine oils or equivalent oils that meetFord specifications. It is also acceptable to use an engine oil of recommended viscositygrade that meets API SN requirements and displays the API certification mark for gasolineengines.6

Do not use supplemental engine oil additives in your engine. They are unnecessary andcould lead to engine damage not covered by your Ford warranty.7

Do not use API S category oils labeled as SN, SM, SL or lower category unless the labelalso displays the API certification mark. These oils do not meet the requirements of theengine and emission system.8

Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.9

See the warning below:

WARNING

The air conditioning refrigerant system contains refrigerant R-134a under highpressure. Opening the air conditioning refrigerant system can cause personal injury.

Have the air conditioning refrigerant system serviced only by qualified personnel.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Radio Frequencies and ReceptionFactors

AM and FM frequencies are establishedby the Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) and the Canadian Radioand Telecommunications Commission(CRTC). Those frequencies are:• AM: 530, 540-1700, 1710 kHz• FM: 87.9-107.7, 107.9 MHz

Radio Reception Factors

The further you travel from an FM station, the weaker thesignal and the weaker the reception.

Distance and strength

Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, freewayoverpasses, parking garages, dense tree foliage andthunderstorms can interfere with the reception.

Terrain

When you pass a ground-based broadcast repeatingtower, a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one andresult in the audio system muting.

Station overload

CD and CD Player Information

Note: CD units play commercially pressed4.75-inch (12 centimeter) audio compactdiscs only. Due to technical incompatibility,certain recordable and re-recordablecompact discs may not function correctlywhen used in Ford CD players.

Note: Do not insert CDs with homemadepaper (adhesive) labels into the CD playeras the label may peel and cause the CDto become jammed. You should use apermanent felt tip marker rather thanadhesive labels on your homemade CDs.Ballpoint pens may damage CDs. Pleasecontact an authorized dealer for furtherinformation.

Note: Do not use any irregularly shapeddiscs or discs with a scratch protectionfilm attached.

Always handle discs by their edges only.Clean the disc with an approved CDcleaner only. Wipe it from the center of thedisc toward the edge. Do not clean in acircular motion.

Do not expose discs to direct sunlight orheat sources for extended periods.

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MP3 Track and Folder Structure

Audio systems capable of recognizing andplaying MP3 individual tracks and folderstructures work as follows:• There are two different modes for MP3

disc playback: MP3 track mode (systemdefault) and MP3 folder mode.

• MP3 track mode ignores any folderstructure on the MP3 disc. The playernumbers each MP3 track on the disc(noted by the .mp3 file extension) fromT001 to a maximum of T255. Themaximum number of playable MP3 filesmay be less depending on thestructure of the CD and exact modelof radio present.

• MP3 folder mode represents a folderstructure consisting of one level offolders. The CD player numbers allMP3 tracks on the disc (noted by the.mp3 file extension) and all folderscontaining MP3 files, from F001 (folder)T001 (track) to F253 T255.

• Creating discs with only one level offolders helps with navigation throughthe disc files.

If you are burning your own MP3 discs, itis important to understand how the systemreads the structures you create. Whilevarious files may be present, (files withextensions other than mp3), only files withthe .mp3 extension are played; other filesare ignored by the system. This enablesyou to use the same MP3 disc for a varietyof tasks on your work computer, homecomputer and your in-vehicle system.

In track mode, the system displays andplays the structure as if it were only onelevel deep (all .mp3 files play, regardlessof being in a specific folder). In foldermode, the system only plays the .mp3 filesin the current folder.

AUDIO UNIT - VEHICLES WITH:PREMIUM AM/FM/CD

WARNING

Driving while distracted can result inloss of vehicle control, crash and

injury. We strongly recommend that youuse extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is thesafe operation of your vehicle. Werecommend against the use of anyhand-held device while driving andencourage the use of voice-operatedsystems when possible. Make sure youare aware of all applicable local laws thatmay affect the use of electronic deviceswhile driving.

Note: The MyLincoln Touch systemcontrols most of the audio features. SeeEntertainment (page 338).

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CD slot: Insert a CD.A

Eject: Eject a CD.B

TUNE +/-: In radio mode, select a frequency band and press one of the TUNEbuttons. The system stops at the first station it finds in that direction. In SIRIUSmode, select the previous or next channel. If a specific category is selected,(Jazz, Rock, News, etc.), use the TUNE buttons find to the previous or nextchannel in the selected category.

C

Volume: Swipe your finger across bar to adjust the volume level on your system.D

Power: Switch the audio system on and off by pressing the button.E

Seek/Fast Forward/Reverse: Press to go to the previous or next track oravailable radio station. Press and hold to either reverse or fast forward throughthe current track or to quickly reverse or advance through the radio band inindividual increments.

F

MEDIA HUB

The media hub is located in the centerconsole and has the following features:

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BAE142605

A/V inputsA

SD card slotB

USB portsC

See Entertainment (page 338).

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GENERAL INFORMATION WARNING

Driving while distracted can result inloss of vehicle control, crash and

injury. We strongly recommend that youuse extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is thesafe operation of your vehicle. Werecommend against the use of anyhand-held device while driving andencourage the use of voice-operatedsystems when possible. Make sure youare aware of all applicable local laws thatmay affect the use of electronic deviceswhile driving.

A B

G CDF E

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PhoneA

Navigation (or Information if your vehicle is not equipped with Navigation)B

ClimateC

SettingsD

HomeE

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InformationF

EntertainmentG

This system uses a four-corner strategy toprovide quick access to several vehiclefeatures and settings. The touchscreenprovides easy interaction with your cellularphone, multimedia, climate control andnavigation system. The corners displayany active modes within those menus,such as phone status or the climatetemperature.

Note: Some features are not availablewhile your vehicle is moving.

Note: Your system is equipped with afeature that allows you to access andcontrol audio features for 30 minutes afteryou switch the ignition off (and no doorsopen).

PHONE

Press to select any of the following:• Phone• Quick Dial• Phonebook• History• Messaging• Settings

NAVIGATION

Press to select any of the following:• My Home• Favorites• Previous Destinations• Point of Interest• Emergency• Street Address

• Intersection• City Center• Map• Edit Route Cancel Route

CLIMATE

Press to select any of the following:• Driver Settings• Recirculated Air• Auto• Dual• Passenger Settings• A/C• Defrost

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SETTINGS

Press to select any of the following:• Clock• Display• Sound• Vehicle• Settings• Help

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Press to access your home screen.Depending on your vehicle’s optionpackage and software, your screens mayvary in appearance from the descriptionsin this section. Your features may also belimited depending on your market. Checkwith an authorized dealer for availability.

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INFORMATION

Press to select any of the following:• Services• Travel Link• Alerts• Calendar• Apps

ENTERTAINMENT

Press to select any of the following:• AM• FM• SIRIUS• CD• USB• BT Stereo• SD Card• A/V In

Using the Touch-Sensitive Controlson Your System

To turn a feature on and off, just touch thegraphic with your finger. To get the bestperformance from the touch-sensitivecontrols:• Do not press hard on the controls.

They are sensitive to light touch.• Use your bare finger to touch the

center of a touch-control graphic.Touching off-center of the graphic mayaffect operation of a nearby control.

• Make sure your hands are clean anddry.

• Since the touchscreen operates basedon the touch of a finger, you may havetrouble using it if you are wearinggloves.

• Keep metal and other conductivematerial away from the surface of thetouchscreen as this may causeelectronic interference (for example,inadvertently turning on a feature otherthan the one you meant to turn on).

Depending on your vehicle and optionpackage, you may also have these controlson your bezel:• Power: Switch the media or climate

features off and on.• VOL: Control the volume of playing

media.• Fan: Control the speed of the climate

system fan.• Seek and Tune buttons: Use as you

normally would in media modes.• Eject: Eject a CD from the

entertainment system.

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• SOURCE: Touch the word repeatedlyto see all available media modes. Thescreen does not change, but you seethe media change in the lower leftstatus bar.

• SOUND: Touch the word to access theSound menu where you can adjustsettings such as: Bass, Treble,Midrange, Balance and Fade, DSP(Digital Signal Processing), THX DeepNote Demo, Occupancy Mode andSpeed Compensated Volume. (Yourvehicle may not have all of thesesound options.)

• Hazard flasher: Switch the hazardflashers off and on.

Cleaning the Touchscreen Display

Use a clean, soft cloth such as one usedfor cleaning glasses. If dirt or fingerprintsare still visible, apply a small amount ofalcohol to the cloth. Do not pour or sprayalcohol onto the display. Do not usedetergent or any type of solvent to cleanthe display.

Support

The SYNC support team is available tohelp you with any questions you are notable to answer on your own.

Monday-Saturday, 8:30am-9:00pm EST.

Sunday, 10:30am-7:30pm EST.

In the United States, call: 1-800-392-3673.

In Canada, call: 1-800-565-3673.

Times are subject to change due toholidays.

Safety Information

WARNING

Driving while distracted can result inloss of vehicle control, crash and

injury. We strongly recommend that youuse extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is thesafe operation of your vehicle. Werecommend against the use of anyhand-held device while driving andencourage the use of voice-operatedsystems when possible. Make sure youare aware of all applicable local laws thatmay affect the use of electronic deviceswhile driving.

• Do not attempt to service or repair thesystem. See an authorized dealer.

• Do not operate playing devices if thepower cords or cables are broken, splitor damaged. Place cords and cablesout of the way, so they do not interferewith the operation of pedals, seats,compartments or safe driving abilities.

• Do not leave playing devices in yourvehicle during extreme conditions asit could cause them damage. See yourdevice's user guide for furtherinformation.

• For your safety, some SYNC functionsare speed-dependent. Their use islimited to when your vehicle istraveling at speeds under 3 mph (5km/h).

Make sure that you review your device'smanual before using it with SYNC.

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Speed-restricted Features

Some features of this system may be toodifficult to use while your vehicle is movingso they are restricted from use unless yourvehicle is stationary.• Screens crowded with information,

such as Point of Interest reviews andratings, SIRIUS Travel Link sportsscores, movie times or ski conditions.

• Any action that requires you to use akeyboard is restricted, such as enteringa navigation destination or editinginformation.

• All lists are limited so the user can viewfewer entries (such as phone contactsor recent phone call entries).

See the following chart for more specificexamples.

Restricted features

Pairing a Bluetooth phoneCellular Phone

Adding phonebook contacts or uploading phonebookcontacts (from a USB)

List entries are limited for phone contacts and recentphone call entries

Editing the keypad codeSystem Functionality

Enabling Valet Mode

Editing settings while the rear view camera or active parkassist are active

Editing wireless settingsWi-Fi and Wireless

Editing the list of wireless networks

Playing videoVideos, Photos andGraphics

Editing the screen's wallpaper or adding new wallpaper

Composing text messagesText Messages

Viewing received text messages

Editing preset text messages

Using the keyboard to enter a destinationNavigation

Demo navigation route

Adding or editing Address Book entries or Avoid Areas

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Privacy Information

When you connect a cellular phone toSYNC, the system creates a profile withinyour vehicle that links to that cellularphone. This profile helps in offering youmore cellular features and operating moreefficiently. Among other things, this profilemay contain data about your cellularphone book, text messages (read andunread), and call history, including historyof calls when your cell phone was notconnected to the system. In addition, if youconnect a media device, the systemcreates and retains an index of supportedmedia content. The system also records ashort development log of approximately10 minutes of all recent system activity.The log profile and other system data maybe used to improve the system and helpdiagnose any problems that may occur.

The cellular profile, media device index,and development log remain in yourvehicle unless you delete them and aregenerally accessible only in your vehiclewhen the cellular phone or media playeris connected. If you no longer plan to usethe system or your vehicle, we recommendyou perform a Master Reset to erase allstored information.

System data cannot be accessed withoutspecial equipment and access to yourvehicle's SYNC module. Ford MotorCompany and Ford of Canada do notaccess the system data for any purposeother than as described absent consent,a court order, or where required by lawenforcement, other governmentauthorities, or other third parties actingwith lawful authority. Other parties mayseek to access the informationindependently of Ford Motor Companyand Ford of Canada. For further privacyinformation, see the sections on 911 Assist,Vehicle Health Report, and Traffic,Directions and Information.

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Accessing and Adjusting Modes through Your Vehicle Information Display

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The display is located on the center ofyour instrument cluster. It allows you toview and make minor adjustments toactive modes without taking your handsoff the wheel. For example:• In entertainment mode, you can view

what is now playing, change the audiosource, select presets and make someadjustments.

• In navigation mode (if equipped), youcan view the current route or activatea route.

• In phone mode, you can accept orreject an incoming call.

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Use the OK and arrow buttons on the rightside of your steering wheel to scrollthrough the available modes.

The selection menu expands and differentoptions appear.• Press the up and down arrows to scroll

through the modes.• Press the right arrow to enter the

mode.• Press the left or right arrows to make

adjustments within the chosen mode.• Press OK to confirm your selection.

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Note: If your vehicle is not equipped withNavigation, Compass appears in thedisplay instead of Navigation. If you pressthe right arrow to go into the Compassmenu, you can see the compass graphic.The compass displays the direction inwhich the vehicle is traveling, not truedirection (for example, if the vehicle istraveling west, the middle of the compassgraphic displays west; north displays tothe left of west though its true direction isto the right of west).

Using Voice Recognition

This system helps you control manyfeatures using voice commands. Thisallows you to keep your hands on thewheel and focus on what is in front of you.The system provides feedback throughaudible tones, prompts, questions andspoken confirmations depending on thesituation and the chosen level ofinteraction (voice settings).

The system also asks short questions(confirmation prompts) when it is not sureof your request or when there are multiplepossible responses to your request.

When using voice commands, words andicons may appear in the lower left statusbar indicating the status of the voicesession (such as Listening, Success, Failed,Paused or Try Again).

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Press the voice icon. After thetone, speak your commandclearly.

These commands can be said at any timeduring a voice session

"Cancel"

"Exit"

"Go back"

"List of commands"

"Main menu"

"Next page"

"Previous page"

"What can I say?"

"Help"

What Can I Say?

To access the available voice commandsfor the current session, do one of thefollowing:• During a voice session, press the help

icon (?) in the lower left status bar ofthe screen.

• Say, "What can I say?" for an on-screenlisting of the possible voice commandsassociated with your current voicesession.

• Press the voice icon. After the tone,say, "Help" for an audible list ofpossible voice commands.

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Helpful Hints

• Make sure the interior of your vehicleis as quiet as possible. Wind noise fromopen windows and road vibrations mayprevent the system from correctlyrecognizing spoken commands.

• After pressing the voice icon, wait untilafter the tone sounds and Listeningappears before saying a command.Any command spoken before this doesnot register with the system.

• Speak naturally, without long pausesbetween words.

• At any time, you can interrupt thesystem while it is speaking by pressingthe voice icon.

Accessing a List of Available Commands

• If you use the touchscreen, press theSettings icon > Help > VoiceCommand List.

• If you use the steering wheel control,press the voice icon. After the tone,speak your command clearly.

Available voice commands

"Audio list of commands"

"Bluetooth audio list of commands"

"Browse list of commands"

"CD list of commands"

"Climate control list of commands"

"List of commands"

"Navigation list of commands" *

"Phone list of commands"

Available voice commands

"Radio list of commands"

"SD card list of commands"

"Sirius satellite list of commands" **

"Travel link list of commands" *

"USB list of commands"

"Voice instructions list of commands"

"Voice settings list of commands"

"Help"*

This command is only available whenyour vehicle is equipped with thenavigation system, and the navigationsystem SD card is in the card slot.**

This command is only available when youhave an active SIRIUS satellite radiosubscription.

Voice Settings

Voice settings allow you to customize thelevel of system interaction, help andfeedback. The system defaults to standardinteraction that uses candidate lists andconfirmation prompts as these provide thehighest level of guidance and feedback.

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• Interaction Mode: Novice modeprovides detailed interaction andguidance while the advanced modehas less audible interaction and moretone prompts.

• Confirmation Prompts: The systemuses these short questions to confirmyour voice request. If turned off, thesystem simply makes a best guess asto what you requested. The systemmay still occasionally ask you toconfirm settings.

• Phone and Media Candidate Lists:Candidate lists are lists of possibleresults from your voice commands. Thesystem creates these lists when it hasthe same confidence level of severaloptions based on your voicecommand.

To access these settings using thetouchscreen:

1. Press the Settings icon > Settings >then Voice Control.

2. Select from the following:

• Interaction Mode• Confirmation Prompts• Media Candidate Lists• Phone Candidate Lists• Voice Control Volume.

To access these settings using voicecommands:

1. Press the voice icon. Wait for theprompt "Please say a command".Another tone sounds to let you knowthe system is listening.

2. Say any of the following commands:

Voice settings using voice commands

"Confirmation prompts off"

"Confirmation prompts on"

"Interaction mode advanced"

"Interaction mode novice"

"Media candidate lists off"

"Media candidate lists on"

"Phone candidate lists off"

"Phone candidate lists on"

"Help"

Using Voice Commands with theTouchscreen Options

Your voice system has a dual modefeature which allows you to switchbetween using voice commands andmaking on-screen selections. This isavailable only when the system displaysa list of candidates generated during avoice session. For example, when enteringin a street address or trying to call acontact from the phone you paired to thesystem.

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Under this menu, you can setyour clock, access and adjustthe display, sound and vehicle

settings as well as access settings forspecific modes or the help feature.

Clock

Note: You cannot manually set the date.Your vehicle’s GPS does this for you.

Note: If the battery has beendisconnected, your vehicle needs toacquire a GPS signal to update the clock.Once your vehicle acquires the signal, itmay take a few minutes for the update todisplay the correct time.

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1. Press the Settings icon > Clock.

2. Press + and - to adjust the time.

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From this screen, you can also make otheradjustments such as 12-hour or 24-hourmode, activate GPS time synchronizationand have the system automatically updatenew time zones.

You can also turn the outside airtemperature display off and on. It appearsat the top center of the touchscreen, nextto the time and date.

The system automatically saves anyupdates you make to the settings.

Display

You can adjust the touchscreen displaythrough the touchscreen or by pressingthe voice button on your steering wheelcontrols and when prompted, say, "Displaysettings".

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Press the Settings icon >Display, to access and makeadjustments using the

touchscreen.

• Brightness allows you to make thescreen display brighter or dimmer.

• Auto DIM, when set to On, lets youuse the Auto Dim Manual Offsetfeature. When set to Off, screenbrightness does not change.

• Mode allows you to set the screen toa certain brightness or have the systemautomatically change based on theoutside light level, or turn the displayoff.• If you select AUTO or NIGHT, you

have the options of turning thedisplay's Auto Dim feature on or offand changing the Auto Dim ManualOffset feature.

• Auto Dim Manual Offset allows youto adjust screen dimming as theoutside lighting conditions changefrom day to night. This feature alsoallows you to adjust screen brightnessusing the instrument panel dimmingcontrol.

• Edit Wallpaper• You can have your touchscreen

display the default photo or uploadyour own.

Uploading Photos for Your Home ScreenWallpaper

Note: You cannot load photos directlyfrom your camera. You must access thephotos either from your USB mass storagedevice or from an SD card.

Note: Photographs with extremely largedimensions (such as 2048 x 1536) may notbe compatible and appear as a blank(black) image on the display.

Your system allows you to upload andview up to 32 photos.

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To access, press the Settingsicon > Display > Edit Wallpaper,and then follow the system

prompts to upload your photographs.

Only the photograph(s), which meets thefollowing conditions, display:• Compatible file formats are as follows:

.jpg, .gif, .png, .bmp• Each file must be 1.5 MB or less.• Recommended dimensions: 800 x 384

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Sound

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Press the Settings icon > Sound,then select from the following:

Sound

Bass

Midrange

Treble

Set Balance and Fade

DSP*

THX Deep Note Demo*

Occupancy Mode*

Speed Compensated Volume*

Your vehicle may not have these soundsettings.

Vehicle

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Press the Settings icon >Vehicle, then select from thefollowing:

• Ambient Lighting• Vehicle Health Report• Rear View Camera• Enable Valet Mode.

Ambient Lighting (If Equipped)

When you turn this feature on, ambientlighting illuminates footwells andcupholders with a choice of colors. Toaccess and make adjustments:

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1. Press the Settings icon > Vehicle >Ambient Lighting.

2. Touch the desired color.

3. Use the scroll bar to increase ordecrease the intensity.

To turn the feature on or off, press thepower button.

Vehicle Health Report

Turn Automatic Reminders on and off andset the mileage interval at which youwould like to receive the reports. Press ?for more information on these selections.

When done making your selections, pressRun Vehicle Health Report Now if youwant your report.

You can find more information on VehicleHealth Report in this chapter. SeeInformation (page 365).

Rear View Camera

This menu allows you to access settingsfor your rear view camera.

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Press the Settings icon > Vehicle> Rear View Camera, thenselect from the following

settings:

• Rear Camera Delay• Visual Park Aid Alert• Guidelines.

You can find more information on the rearview camera in another chapter. See RearView Camera (page 179).

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Enable Valet Mode

Valet mode allows you to lock the system.No information is accessible until thesystem is unlocked with the correct PIN.You can create your own four-digit PIN tolock and unlock the system.

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1. Press the Settings icon > Vehicle >Enable Valet Mode.

2. When prompted, enter a four-digit PIN.

After you press Continue, the system locksuntil you enter the PIN again.

Note: If the system locks, and you needto reset the PIN, enter 3681 and thesystem unlocks.

Settings

Access and adjust system settings, voicefeatures, as well as phone, navigation andwireless settings.

System

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Press the Settings icon >Settings > System, then selectfrom the following:

System

Select to have the touchscreen display in English, Spanishor French.

Language

Select to display units in kilometers or miles.Distance

Select to display units in Celsius or Fahrenheit.Temperature

Adjust the volume of voice prompts from the system.System Prompt Volume

Select to have the system beep to confirm choices madethrough the touchscreen.

Touch Screen Button Beep

Select to have the system beep to confirm button choicesmade through the climate or audio system.

Touch Panel Button Beep

Have the touchscreen keyboard display in QWERTY orABC format.

Keyboard Layout

Install any downloaded applications or view the currentsoftware licenses.

Install Applications

Select to restore factory defaults. This erases all personalsettings and personal data.

Master Reset

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Press the Settings icon >Settings > Voice Control, thenselect from the following:

Voice control

Standard interaction mode provides more detailed inter-action and guidance. Advanced mode has less audibleinteraction and more tone prompts.

Interaction Mode

Have the system ask you short questions if it has not

clearly heard or understood your request.*

Confirmation Prompts

Candidate lists are possible results from your voicecommands. The system simply makes a best guess atyour request with these turned off.

Media Candidate Lists

Candidate lists are possible results from your voicecommands. The system simply makes a best guess atyour request with these turned off.

Phone Candidate Lists

This allows you to adjust the system’s voice volume level.Voice Control Volume*

Even with confirmation prompts turned off, the system may occasionally ask you toconfirm settings

Media Player

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Press the Settings icon >Settings > Media Player, thenselect from the following:

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Media player

When this feature is on, the system automatically switchesto the media source upon initial connection. This allowsyou to listen to music during the indexing process. Whenthis feature is off, the system does not automatically switchto the inserted media source.

Autoplay

Select to connect, disconnect, add or delete a device.You can also set a device as your favorite so that thesystem automatically attempts to connect to that deviceat every ignition cycle.

Bluetooth Devices

When this feature is on, the system automatically indexesmedia on your connected Bluetooth device.

Index Bluetooth AudioDevices

This allows you to view the version level of the GracenoteDatabase.

Gracenote Database Info

With this feature on, the Gracenote Database suppliesmetadata information for your music files. This overridesinformation from your device. This feature defaults to off.

Gracenote Mgmt

With this feature on, the Gracenote Database suppliedcover art for your music files. This overrides any art fromyour device. This feature defaults to Media Player.

Cover Art Priority

Navigation

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Press the Settings icon >Settings > Navigation, thenselect from the following:

Navigation

Turn breadcrumbs on and off.Map Preferences

Have the system display your turn list top to bottom orbottom to top.

Turn the Parking POI notification on and off.

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Navigation

Choose to have the system display the Shortest, Fastestor most Ecological route first. If you set Always UsePreferred Route to Yes, the system uses the selectedroute type to calculate only one route to the desireddestination. Always Use Preferred Route bypasses routeselection in destination programming. The system onlycalculates one route based on the preferred route setting.Eco Time Penalty allows you to select a low, medium orhigh cost for the calculated Eco Route. The higher thesetting, the longer the time allotment is for the route.

Route Preferences

Have the system avoid freeways.

Have the system avoid tollroads.

Have the system avoid ferries or car trains.

Have the system use HOV (high-occupancy vehicle) lanes.

Have the system use guidance prompts.Navigation Preferences

Have the system automatically fill-in State/Provinceinformation.

Have the system display areas where roadwork occurs.Traffic Preferences

Have the system display incident icons.

Have the system display areas where difficult drivingconditions may occur.

Have the system display areas where snow and ice onthe road may occur.

Have the system display any smog alerts.

Have the system display weather warnings.

Have the system display where there may be reducedvisibility.

Have the system turn on your radio for traffic announce-ments.

Enter specific areas that you would like to avoid onplanned navigation routes.

Avoid Areas

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Press the Settings icon >Settings > Phone, then selectfrom the following:

Phone

Connect, disconnect, add or delete a device, as well assave it as a favorite.

Bluetooth Devices

Turn Bluetooth on and off.Bluetooth

Have all calls go directly to your voice mail and not ringinside your vehicle. With this feature turned on, textmessage notifications are also suppressed and do notring inside your vehicle.

Do Not Disturb

Turn on or turn off the 911 Assist feature. See Information(page 365).

911 Assist

Select the type of notification for phone calls - ring tone,beep, text to speech, or have it be silent.

Phone Ringer

Select the type of notification for text messages - alerttone, beep, text to speech, or have it be silent.

Text Message Notification

If compatible with your phone, you can adjust your internetdata connection. Select to make your connection profilewith the personal area network or to turn off yourconnection. You can also choose to adjust your settingsor have the system always connect, never connect whenroaming or query on connect. Press ? for more information.

Internet Data Connection

Access features, such as automatic phonebook download,re-download your phonebook, add contacts from yourphone as well as delete or upload your phonebook.

Manage Phonebook

Have the system alert you when in Roaming mode.Roaming Warning

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Wireless & Internet

Your system has a Wi-Fi feature thatcreates a wireless network within yourvehicle, thereby allowing other devices(such as personal computers or phones)in your vehicle to speak to each other,share files or play games. Using this Wi-Fi

feature, everyone in your vehicle can alsogain access the internet if you have a USBmobile broadband connection inside yourvehicle, your phone supports personalarea networking and if you park outside awireless hotspot.

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Press the Settings icon >Settings > Wireless & Internet,then select from the following:

Wi-fi

Wi-Fi Network (Client) Mode turns the Wi-Fi feature onand off in your vehicle. Make sure you turn it on forconnectivity purposes.

Wi-Fi Settings

Choose a Wireless Network allows you to use a previ-ously stored wireless network. You can categorize byalphabetical listing, priority and signal strength. You canalso choose to search for a network, connect to a network,disconnect from a network, receive more information,prioritize a network or delete a network.

Gateway (Access Point) Mode makes SYNC an accesspoint for a phone or a computer when turned on. Thisforms the local area network within your vehicle for things,such as game playing, file transfer and internet browsing.Press ? for more information.

Gateway (Access Point) Settings allows you to view andchange settings for using SYNC as the internet gateway.

Gateway (Access Point) Device List allows you to viewrecent connections to your Wi-Fi system.

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Wi-fi

Instead of using Wi-Fi, your system can also use a USBmobile broadband connection to access the internet. (Youmust turn on your mobile broadband device on yourpersonal computer before connecting it to the system.)This screen allows you to set up what is your typical areafor your USB mobile broadband connection. (USB mobilebroadband settings may not display if the device is alreadyon.) You can select the following: Country, Carrier, PhoneNumber, User Name and Password.

USB Mobile Broadband

Shows you the currently paired devices as well as givingyou your typical Bluetooth options to connect, disconnect,set as favorite, delete and add device. Bluetooth is aregistered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG.

Bluetooth Settings

Choose your connection methods and change them asneeded. You can select to Change Order and have thesystem either always attempt to connect using a USBmobile broadband or using Wi-Fi.

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CERTIFIED Logo is a certification mark ofthe Wi-Fi Alliance.

Help

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Press the Settings icon > Help,then select from the following:

Help

View your vehicle's current location, if your vehicle isequipped with navigation. If your vehicle is not equippedwith navigation, you do not see this button.

Where Am I?

Touchscreen system serial numberSystem Information

Your vehicle identification number (VIN)

Touchscreen system software version

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Help

Navigation system version

Map database version

Sirius satellite radio ESN

Gracenote Database Information and Library version

View the licenses for any software and applicationsinstalled on your system.

Software Licenses

Certain features are not accessible when your vehicle ismoving.

Driving Restrictions

Turn on and turn off the 911 Assist feature. See Informa-tion (page 365).

911 Assist

In Case of Emergency (ICE) Quick Dial: allows you tosave up to two numbers as ICE contacts for quick accessif there is an emergency. Select Edit to access yourphonebook and then select the desired contacts. Thenumbers then appear as options on this screen for theICE 1 and ICE 2 buttons. The ICE contacts you selectappear at the end of the 911 Assist call process.

View categorized lists of voice commands.Voice Command List

To access Help using the voicecommands, press the voice button, then,after the tone, say "Help". The systemprovides allowable voice commands forthe current mode.

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Note: Some features may not be availablein your area. Contact an authorized dealerfor more information.

You can access these options using thetouchscreen or voice commands.

Browsing Device Content

When listening to audio on a device, youcan browse through other devices withouthaving to change sources. For example, ifyou are currently listening to audio on anSD card, you can browse all the artists thatare stored on your USB device.

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Press the voice icon on thesteering wheel. When prompted,you can say:

"BROWSE" within devices

"Browse"*

"Browse <league> games"**

"Browse <Sirius category> channels"**

"Browse SD card"

"Browse Sirius channel guide"**

"Browse USB"

"Help"*

If you only say, "Browse", you can thensay any commands in the following chart.**

This command is only usable if you havean active subscription to Sirius satelliteradio.

"BROWSE"

"<League> Games"*

"<Sirius category> channels"*

"SD card"**

"Sirius Channel Guide"*

"BROWSE"

"USB"**

"Help"*

This command is only usable if you havean active subscription to Sirius satelliteradio.**

For more commands in SD card or USBmode, see the "SD Card and USB Port"section of this chapter.

Your voice system allows you to changeaudio sources with a simple voicecommand. For example, if you are listeningto music on a USB device, then want toswitch to a satellite radio channel, simplypress the voice button on the steeringwheel controls and say the name of theSirius station (such as, "the Highway"). Thefollowing voice commands are availableat the top level of the voice session nomatter which current audio source you arelistening to (such as a USB device or Siriussatellite radio).

Note: This is only available when yourMyLincoln Touch system language is setto North American English.

Sample commands

"<87.9-107.9>"

"<530-1710>"

"<Channel name>"*

"AM <530-1710>"

"FM <87.9-107.9>"

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Sample commands

"Play [album] <name>"**

"Play [artist] <name>"**

"Play [genre] <name>"**

"Play [playlist] <name>"**

"Play [song] <name>"**

"Play <name>"

"Play <name (song or album)> by <artistname>"

"Sirius <0-223>"*

"Sports games"*

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This command is only usable if you havean active subscription to Sirius satelliteradio.**

The commands that have [ ] around theword means that the word is optional. Forexample, if you say, "Play Metallica", thisis the same as the voice command, "Play[artist] <name>".

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Touch the AM or FM tab to listento the radio.

To change between AM and FM presets,just touch the AM or FM tab.

Memory Presets

Save a station by pressing and holdingone of the memory preset areas. There isa brief mute while the radio saves thestation. Sound returns when finished.

HD Radio

Touch this button to turn HD Radio on. Thelight on the button illuminates when thefeature is on. HD Radio allows you toreceive radio broadcasts digitally, whereavailable, providing free, crystal-clearsound. See HD Radio information later inthis chapter.

Scan

Touch this button to go to the next strongAM or FM radio station. The light on thebutton illuminates when the feature is on.

Options

Sound Settings

Touch this button to adjust settings for:

• Bass• Midrange• Treble• Balance and Fade• THX Deep Note Demo• DSP (Digital Signal processing)• Occupancy Mode• Speed Compensated Volume.

Note: Your vehicle may not have all thesesound settings.

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Set PTY for Seek/Scan

This allows you to select a category ofmusic you would like to search for. Youcan then choose to either seek or scan forthe stations playing that category.

RDS Text Display

This allows you to view the informationbroadcast by FM stations.

AST

AST (Autostore) allows you to have thesystem automatically store the sixstrongest stations in your current location.

TAG Button

This feature is available when HD Radiois on, and allows you to tag a song todownload later. When you select On, TAGappears on-screen when HD Radio isactive. You can touch TAG to save theinformation of the song that is playing.When you plug in your portable musicplayer, the information transfers, ifsupported by your device. When you areconnected to iTunes®, the tags appear toremind you of the songs you would like todownload. See HD Radio information laterin this chapter.

Direct Tune

Touch this button to enter the desiredstation number manually. Touch Enterwhen you are done.

HD Radio™ Information (If Available)

Note: HD Radio broadcasts are notavailable in all markets.

HD Radio technology is the digitalevolution of analog AM/FM radio. Yoursystem has a special receiver that allowsit to receive digital broadcasts (whereavailable) in addition to the analogbroadcasts, it already receives. Digitalbroadcasts provide a better sound qualitythan analog broadcasts with free,crystal-clear audio and no static ordistortion. For more information, and aguide to available stations andprogramming, please visitwww.hdradio.com.

When HD Radio is on and you tune to astation broadcasting HD Radio technology,you may notice the following indicators onyour screen:

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The HD Radio logo either blinks whenacquiring a digital station, and then stayssolid when digital audio is playing, or isgrey when acquiring a digital station, andthen changes to orange when digital audiois playing. When this logo is available, youmay also see Title and Artist fieldson-screen.

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The multicast indicator appears in FMmode (only) if the current station isbroadcasting multiple digital broadcasts.The highlighted numbers signify availabledigital channels where new or differentcontent is available. HD1 signifies the mainprogramming status and is available inanalog and digital broadcasts. Othermulticast stations (HD2 through HD7) areonly available digitally.

TAG allows you to save a song todownload later when you are on anacquired HD Radio station and the featureis on. To turn the feature on and use it:

1. Press AM or FM > Options > TAGButton > On.

2. When you hear a song you like, touchTAG.

3. The system automatically saves thesong's information and transfers it toyour portable music player (ifsupported) when you connect it to thesystem. The system automaticallytransfers the tag to your player (ifalready connected) and a pop-upconfirms the transfer.

4. When you access iTunes with yourportable music player, the tags appearto you as a reminder. The systemallows you to tag up to approximately100 songs. For a list of devices thatsupport tagging, seewww.SYNCMyRide.com,www.SYNCMyRide.ca orwww.syncmaroute.ca.

When HD Radio broadcasts are active, youcan access the following functions:• Scan allows you to hear a brief

sampling of all available stations. Thisfeature still works when HD Radioreception is on, although it does notscan for HD2-HD7 channels. You maysee the HD logo appear if the stationhas a digital broadcast.

• Memory presets allow you to save anactive channel as a memory preset.Touch and hold a memory preset slotuntil the sound returns. There is a briefmute while the radio saves the station.Sound returns when finished. Whenswitching to an HD2 or HD3 memorypreset, the sound mutes before thedigital audio plays, because the systemhas to reacquire the digital signal.

Note: As with any saved radio station, youcannot access the saved station if yourvehicle is outside the station’s receptionarea.

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HD Radio Reception and Station Troubleshooting

Potential reception issues

If you are listening to a multicast station and you are onthe fringe of the reception area, the station may mute dueto weak signal strength.

Reception area

If you are listening to HD1, the system switches back tothe analog broadcast until the digital broadcast is availableagain. However, if you are listening to any of the possibleHD2-HD7 multicast channels, the station mutes and staysmuted unless it is able to connect to the digital signalagain.

When the system first receives a station (aside from HD2-HD7 multicast stations), it first plays the station in theanalog version. Once the receiver verifies the station isan HD Radio station, it shifts to the digital version.Depending on the station quality, you may hear a slightsound change when the station changes from analog todigital. Blending is the shift from analog to digital soundor digital back to analog sound.

Station blending

In order to provide the best possibleexperience, use the contact form to reportany station issues found while listening toa station broadcasting with HD Radiotechnology. Independent entities own andoperate each station. These stations areresponsible for ensuring all audio streamsand data fields are accurate.

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Potential station issues

ActionCauseIssues

No action required. This isa broadcast issue.

This is poor time alignmentby the radio broadcaster.

Echo, stutter, skip or repeatin audio.Increase or decrease inaudio volume.

No action required. Thereception issue may clearup as you continue to drive.

The radio is shiftingbetween analog and digitalaudio.

Sound fading or blending inand out.

No action required. This isnormal behavior. Wait untilthe audio is available.

The digital multicast is notavailable until the HD Radiobroadcast is decoded. Oncedecoded, the audio is avail-able.

There is an audio mutedelay when selecting HD2or HD3, multicast preset orDirect Tune.

No action required. Thestation is not available inyour current location.

The previously storedmulticast preset or directtune is not available in yourcurrent reception area.

Cannot access HD2 or HD3multicast channel whenrecalling a preset or from adirect tune.

Fill out the station issueform at website listed

below.*

Data service issue by theradio broadcaster.

Text information does notmatch currently playingaudio.

Fill out the station issueform at website listed

below.*

Data service issue by theradio broadcaster.

There is no text informationshown for currently selectedfrequency.

No action required. This isnormal behavior.

Pressing Scan disablesHD2-HD7 channel search.

HD2-HD7 stations not foundwhen Scan is pressed.

*

http://www.ibiquity.com/automotive/report_radio_station_experiences

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HD Radio Technology manufactured underlicense from iBiquity Digital Corp. U.S. andforeign patents. HD Radio and the HD andHD Radio logos are proprietary trademarksof iBiquity Digital Corp. Ford MotorCompany and iBiquity Digital Corp. are notresponsible for the content sent using HDRadio technology. Content may bechanged, added or deleted at any time atthe station owner's discretion.

Radio Voice Commands

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If you are listening to the radio,press the voice button on thesteering wheel controls. When

prompted, say any of the followingcommands.

If you are not listening to the radio, pressthe voice button and, after the tone, say"Radio", then any of the followingcommands.

"RADIO"

"<87.9-107.9>"

"<87.9-107.9> HD"1

"<530-1710>"

"AM"

"AM <530-1710>"

"AM autoset"

"AM autoset preset <#>"

"AM preset <#>"

"Browse"2

"FM"

"RADIO"

"FM <87.9-107.9>"

"FM <87.9-107.9> HD <#>"1

"FM autoset"

"FM autoset preset <#>"

"FM preset <#>"

"FM 1"

"FM 1 preset <#>"

"FM 2"

"FM 2 preset <#>"

"HD <#>"1

"Preset <#>"

"Radio off"

"Radio on"

"Set PTY"

"Tune"3

"Help"1

If available.2

If you have said "Browse", see the"Browse" chart later in this section.3

If you have said "Tune", see the following"Tune" chart.

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"TUNE"

"<530-1710>"

"<87.9-107.9>"

"<87.9-107.9> HD <#>"*

"AM"

"AM <530-1710>"

"AM autoset"

"AM autoset preset <#>"

"AM preset <#>"

"FM"

"FM <87.9-107.9>"

"FM <87.9-107.9> HD <#>"*

"FM autoset"

"FM autoset preset <#>"

"FM preset <#>"

"FM 1"

"FM 1 preset <#>"

"FM 2"

"FM 2 preset <#>"

"HD <#>"*

"Preset <#>"

"Help"*

If available.

Sirius® Satellite Radio (If Activated)

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Press the lower left corner of thetouchscreen, and then select theSIRIUS tab.

Memory Presets

Save a channel by pressing and holdingone of the memory preset areas. There isa brief mute while the radio saves thechannel. Sound returns when finished.

ALERT

Save the current song, artist, or team as afavorite. The system alerts you when itplays again on any channel.

Replay

Replay audio on the current channel. Youcan replay approximately 45 minutes ofaudio as long as you have remained tunedto the current station. Changing stationserases the previous audio.

While in replay mode:• Press and release the seek buttons to

hear the previous or next song.• Press and hold the seek buttons to

reverse or fast forward in the currenttrack.

• Press play or pause to play or pausethe audio.

• Press Replay to return to live audio ifyou have been using the feature toreplay audio.

Scan

Touch this button to hear a brief samplingof channels.

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Options

Touch this button to view and adjustvarious media settings.

Sound Settings

Touch this button to adjust settings for:

• Bass• Midrange• Treble• Balance and Fade• THX Deep Note Demo• DSP (Digital Signal processing)• Occupancy Mode• Speed Compensated Volume.

Note: Your vehicle may not have all thesesound settings.

Set Category for Seek/Scan

This allows you to select a category ofmusic you would like to search for. Youcan then choose to either seek or scan forthe stations playing that category.

Parental Lockout

This allows you to lock and unlockchannels, change or reset your PIN orunlock all channels. To use this feature,you need your initial PIN, which is 1234.

Artist/Title/Team Alerts

This feature allows you to select Artists,Titles and Teams that you would like thesystem to alert you to when they areplaying on other channels. Press EditAlerts to delete or turn off alerts. You canalso set all alerts to on or off. When analert appears on the screen, you can

choose to Tune to the channel, to Cancelthe alert or to Disable Alerts. If you arelistening to a sporting event, you can saveyour favorite teams so that the system canalert you when they are playing on asatellite radio channel.

Note: Sirius does not support the Alertfeature on all channels. Ford MotorCompany shall not be responsible for Alertfeature variation.

Electronic Serial Number (ESN)

Sirius requires this number whencommunicating with you about youraccount.

Direct Tune

Touch this button to enter the desiredsatellite channel number manually. TouchEnter when you are done.

Browse

Touch this button to view a list of allavailable stations. Scroll to see morecategories. Touch the station you want tolisten to.

Touch Skip if you want to skip thischannel.

Touch Lock if you do not want anyone tolisten to this channel.

Touch Title or Artist to see song andartists on other stations.

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Sirius Satellite Radio Information

Note: Sirius reserves the unrestricted rightto change, rearrange, add or deleteprogramming including canceling, movingor adding particular channels, and itsprices, at any time, with or without noticeto you. Ford Motor Company shall not beresponsible for any such programmingchanges.

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Sirius satellite radio is a subscription-basedsatellite radio service that broadcasts avariety of music, sports, news, weather,traffic and entertainment programming.Your factory-installed Sirius satellite radiosystem includes hardware and a limitedsubscription term that begins on the dateof sale or lease of your vehicle. See anauthorized dealer for availability.

For more information on extendedsubscription terms (a service fee isrequired), the online media player and alist of Sirius satellite radio channels, andother features, please visitwww.siriusxm.com in the United States,www.sirius.ca in Canada, or call Sirius at1-888-539-7474.

Note: This receiver includes the eCosreal-time operating system. eCos ispublished under the eCos License.

Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number(ESN)

You need your ESN to activate, modify ortrack your satellite radio account. The ESNis on the System Information Screen (SRESN:XXXXXXXXXXXX). To access yourESN, touch the bottom left corner of thetouchscreen. Touch SIRIUS > Options.

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Sirius Satellite Radio Reception Factors and Troubleshooting

Potential reception issues

For optimal reception performance, keep the antennaclear of snow and ice build-up and keep luggage andother materials as far away from the antenna as possible.

Antenna obstructions

Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, freewayoverpasses, parking garages, dense tree foliage andthunderstorms can interfere with your reception.

Terrain

When you pass a ground-based broadcast-repeatingtower, a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one andthe audio system may mute.

Station overload

Your display may show ACQUIRING... to indicate theinterference and the audio system may mute.

Satellite radio signal interfer-ence

Troubleshooting tips

ActionCauseRadio display

No action required. Thismessage should disappearshortly.

Radio requires more thantwo seconds to produceaudio for the selectedchannel.

Acquiring...

If this message does notclear shortly, or with anignition key cycle, yourreceiver may have a fault.See an authorized dealer forservice.

There is an internal moduleor system failure present.

Sat Fault/Sirius SystemFailure.

Tune to another channel orchoose another preset.

The channel is no longeravailable.

Invalid Channel.

Contact Sirius at 1-888-539-7474 to subscribe to thechannel, or tune to anotherchannel.

Your subscription does notinclude this channel.

Unsubscribed Channel.

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Troubleshooting tips

ActionCauseRadio display

The signal is blocked. Whenyou move into an open area,the signal should return.

The signal is lost from theSirius satellite or Siriustower to your vehicleantenna.

No Signal.

No action required. Theprocess may take up tothree minutes.

Update of channelprogramming in progress.

Updating.

Contact Sirius at 1-888-539-7474 to resolve subscriptionissues.

Your satellite service is nolonger available.

Call Sirius1-888-539-7474.

Use the channel guide toturn off the Lock or Skipfunction on that station.

All the channels in theselected category are eitherskipped or locked.

None found. Check ChannelGuide.

No action required.Sirius has updated thechannels available for yourvehicle.

Subscription Updated.

Sirius Satellite Radio Voice Commands

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If you are listening to Siriussatellite radio, press the voicebutton on the steering wheel

controls. When prompted, say any of thefollowing commands.

If you are not listening to Sirius satelliteradio, press the voice button and, after thetone, say "Sirius", then any of the followingcommands.

"SIRIUS"

"<Channel name>"

"Preset <#>"

"SAT"

"SAT preset <#>"

"SAT 1"

"SAT 1 Preset <#>"

"SAT 2"

"SAT 2 preset <#>"

"SAT 3"

"SAT 3 preset <#>"

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"SIRIUS"

"Sirius <0-223>"

"Sirius off"

"Sirius on"

"Sports game"*

"Tune"**

"Help"*

If you have said "Sports game", see thefollowing "Sports game" chart.**

If you have said "Tune", see the following"Tune" chart.

"SPORTS GAME"

"Tune to the <college name> game"

"Tune to the <team city> game"

"Tune to the <team city> <team name>game"

"Tune to the <team name> game"

"Help"

"TUNE"

"<Channel Name>"

"Preset <#>"

"SAT"

"SAT 1"

"SAT 1 preset <#>"

"SAT 2"

"TUNE"

"SAT 2 preset <#>"

"SAT 3"

"SAT 3 preset <#>"

"Sirius <0-223>"

"Help"

CD

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Press the lower left corner of thetouchscreen, and then select theCD tab.

You can also advance and reverse thecurrent track or current folder, ifapplicable.

Repeat

Touch this button to repeat the currentlyplaying track, all tracks on the disc or turnthe feature off if already on.

Shuffle

Touch this button to play the tracks orentire albums in random order, or turn thefeature off if already on.

Scan

Touch this button to hear a brief samplingof all available tracks.

More Info

Touch this button to see disc information.

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Options

Sound Settings

Touch this button to adjust settings for:

• Bass• Midrange• Treble• Balance and Fade• THX Deep Note Demo• DSP (Digital Signal processing)• Occupancy Mode• Speed Compensated Volume.

Note: Your vehicle may not have all thesesound settings.

Compression

Touch this button to turn the compressionfeature off and on.

Browse

Touch this button to look through allavailable CD tracks.

CD Voice Commands

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If you are listening to a CD, pressthe voice button on the steeringwheel controls. When prompted,

say any of the following commands.

If you are not listening to a CD, press thevoice button and, after the tone, say "CD",then any of the following commands.

"CD"

"Pause"

"Play"

"Play next track"

"Play previous track"

"Play track <1-512>"

"Repeat"

"Repeat folder"*

"Repeat off"

"Repeat track"

"Shuffle"

"Shuffle CD"*

"Shuffle folder"*

"Shuffle off"

"Help"*

This applies to WMA or MP3 files only.

SD Card Slot and USB Port

SD Card

Note: Your SD card slot is spring-loaded.To remove the SD card, press the card inand the system ejects it. Do not attemptto pull the card to remove it as this couldcause damage.

Note: The navigation system also usesthis card slot. See Navigation (page 380).

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The SD card slot is located either in thecenter console or behind a small accessdoor in the instrument panel. To accessand play music from your device, pressthe lower left corner of the touchscreen.

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SD logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.

USB Port

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The USB ports are located either in thecenter console or behind a small accessdoor in the instrument panel. To accessand play music from your device, pressthe lower left corner of the touchscreen.

This feature allows you to plug in mediaplaying devices, memory sticks, flashdrives or thumb drives, and charge devicesif they support this feature.

In order to playback video from your iPodor iPhone, you must have a specialcombination USB/RCA composite videocable (which you can buy from Apple).When you connect the cable to your iPodor iPhone, plug the other end into both theRCA jacks and the USB port.

Playing Music from Your Device

Note: The system is capable of indexingup to 30,000 songs.

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Insert your device and select theSD Card or USB tab once thesystem recognizes it. You can

then select from the following options:

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Repeat

This feature replays the currently playingsong or album.

Shuffle

Touch this button to play music on theselected album or folder in random order.

Similar Music

This feature allows you to choose musicsimilar to what is currently playing.

More Info

Touch this button to see disc informationsuch as current track, artist name, albumand genre.

Options

Touch this button to view and adjustvarious media settings.

Sound Settings allows you to adjustsettings for:• Bass• Midrange• Treble• Balance and Fade• THX Deep Note Demo• DSP (Digital Signal processing)• Occupancy Mode• Speed Compensated Volume.

Note: Your vehicle may not have all thesesound settings.

Media Player Settings allows you to selectmore settings, which is under MediaPlayer. See Settings (page 327).

Device Information displays software andfirmware information about the currentlyconnected media device.

Update Media Index indexes your devicewhen you connect it for the first time andeach time the content changes (such asadding or removing tracks) to make sureyou have the latest voice commandsavailable for all media on the device.

Browse

This feature allows you to view thecontents of the device. It also allows youto search by categories, such as genre,artist or album.

If you want to view song information suchas Title, Artist, File, Folder, Album, andGenre, touch the on-screen album art.

You can also touch What’s Playing to hearhow the system pronounces the currentband and song. This can be helpful whenusing voice commands to make sure thesystem correctly plays your request.

Playing Video from Your Device

To access and play video from yourdevice, your vehicle's transmission mustbe in position P with the ignition inaccessory mode. See Starting andStopping the Engine (page 139).

SD Card and USB Voice Commands

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If you are listening to a USBdevice or an SD card, press thevoice button on the steering

wheel controls. When prompted, say anyof the following commands.

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If you are not listening to a USB device oran SD card, press the voice button and,after the tone, say "USB" or "SD card", thenany of the following commands.

"USB" or "SD CARD"

"Browse"*

"Next"

"Pause"

"Play"

"Play album <name>"

"Play all"

"Play artist <name>"

"Play audiobook <name>"

"Play author <name>"

"Play composer <name>"

"Play folder <name>"

"Play genre <name>"

"Play movie <name>"**

"Play music video <name>"**

"Play playlist <name>"

"Play podcast <name>"

"Play podcast episode <name>"

"Play similar music"

"Play song <name>"

"Play TV show <name>"**

"USB" or "SD CARD"

"Play TV show episode <name>"**

"Play video <name>"**

"Play video podcast <name>"**

"Play video podcast episode <name>"**

"Play video playlist <name>"**

"Previous"

"Repeat all"

"Repeat off"

"Repeat one"

"Shuffle"

"Shuffle album"

"Shuffle off"

"What's this?"

"Help"*

If you have said you would like to browseyour USB or SD card, the system promptsyou to specify what you would like tobrowse. When prompted, see the following"Browse" chart.**

These commands are only available inUSB mode and are device-dependent.

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"BROWSE"

"Album <name>"

"All albums"

"All artists"

"All audiobooks"

"All authors"

"All composers"

"All folders"

"All genres"

"All movies"*

"All music videos"*

"All playlists"

"All podcasts"

"All songs"

"All TV shows"*

"All video playlists"*

"All video podcasts"*

"All videos"*

"Artist <name>"

"Audiobook <name>"

"Author <name>"

"Composer <name>"

"Folder <name>"

"BROWSE"

"Genre <name>"

"Playlist <name>"

"Podcast <name>"

"TV show <name>"*

"Video <name>"*

"Video playlist <name>"*

"Video podcast <name>"*

"Help"*

This command is only available in USBmode and is device-dependent.

Supported Media Players, Formatsand Metadata Information

SYNC is capable of hosting nearly anydigital media player, including iPod, Zune™,plays from device players, and most USBdrives. Supported audio formats includeMP3, WMA, WAV and AAC.

It is also able to organize your indexedmedia from your playing device bymetadata tags. Metadata tags, which aredescriptive software identifiers embeddedin the media files, provide informationabout the file.

If your indexed media files contain noinformation embedded in these metadatatags, SYNC may classify the emptymetadata tags as Unknown.

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In order to playback video from your iPodor iPhone, you must have a specialcombination USB/RCA composite videocable (which you can buy from Apple).When you connect the cable to your iPodor iPhone, plug the other end into both theRCA jacks and the USB port.

Bluetooth Audio

Your system allows you to stream audioover your vehicle's speakers from yourconnected, Bluetooth-enabled cellularphone.

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To access, press the lower leftcorner on the touchscreen, thenselect the BT Stereo tab.

Bluetooth Audio Voice Commands

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If you are listening to a Bluetoothaudio device, press the voicebutton on the steering wheel

control. When prompted, say "Next song","Pause", "Play" or "Previous song".

If you are not listening to a Bluetooth audiodevice, press the voice button and, afterthe tone, say "Next song", "Pause", "Play"or "Previous song".

A/V Inputs

WARNINGSDriving while distracted can result inloss of vehicle control, crash and

injury. We strongly recommend that youuse extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is thesafe operation of your vehicle. Werecommend against the use of any

WARNINGShandheld device while driving andencourage the use of voice-operatedsystems when possible. Make sure youare aware of all applicable local laws thatmay affect the use of electronic deviceswhile driving.

For safety reasons, do not connector adjust the settings on your

portable music player while your vehicleis moving.

Store the portable music player in asecure location, such as the center

console or the glove box, when yourvehicle is moving. Hard objects maybecome projectiles in a crash or suddenstop, which may increase the risk ofserious injury. The audio extension cablemust be long enough to allow the portablemusic player to be safely stored while yourvehicle is moving.

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Your A/V inputs allow you to connect anauxiliary audio/video source (such as agaming systems or a personal camcorder)by connecting RCA cords (not included)to these input jacks. The jacks are yellow,red and white and are located eitherbehind a small access door on theinstrument panel or in your center console.

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You can also use the A/V inputs as anauxiliary input jack to play music from yourportable music player over your vehicle'sspeakers. Plug in your 1/8 inch (3.5millimeter) RCA adapter into the two leftA/V input jacks (red and white).

Press the lower left corner of thetouchscreen, and then select A/V In.

To use the auxiliary input jack feature,make sure that your portable music playeris designed for use with headphones andthat it is fully charged. You also need anaudio extension cable with stereo male1/8-inch (3.5 millimeter) connectors at oneend and a RCA jack at the other.

1. Switch off the engine, radio andportable music player. Set the parkingbrake and put the transmission inposition P.

2. Attach one end of the audio extensioncable to the headphone output of yourplayer and the other end into theadapter in one of the two left A/V inputjacks (white or red) inside the centerconsole.

3. Press the lower left corner on thetouchscreen. Select either a tuned FMstation or a CD (if there is a CD alreadyloaded into the system).

4. Adjust the volume as desired.

5. Turn the portable music player on andadjust the volume to ½ the maximum.

6. Press the lower left corner on thetouchscreen. Select the A/V In tab.(You should hear audio from yourportable music player although it maybe low.)

7. Adjust the sound on your portablemusic player until it reaches the levelof the FM station or CD by switchingback and forth between the controls.

In order to playback video from your iPodor iPhone, you must have a specialcombination USB/RCA composite videocable (which you can buy from Apple).When you connect the cable to your iPodor iPhone, plug the other end into both theRCA jacks and the USB port.

Troubleshooting

• Do not connect the audio input jack toa line level output. The jack only workscorrectly with devices that have aheadphone output with a volumecontrol.

• Do not set the portable music player'svolume level higher than is necessaryto match the volume of the CD or FMradio as this causes distortion andreduces sound quality.

• If the music sounds distorted at lowerlistening levels, turn the portable musicplayer volume down. If the problempersists, replace or recharge thebatteries in the portable media player.

• Control the portable media player inthe same manner when used withheadphones, as the auxiliary input jackdoes not provide control (such as Playor Pause) over the attached portablemedia player.

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PHONE

A

B

C

D

E

F

E161968

PhoneA

Quick DialB

PhonebookC

HistoryD

MessagingE

SettingsF

Hands-free calling is one of the mainfeatures of SYNC. Once you pair yourphone, you can access many options usingthe touchscreen or voice commands.While the system supports a variety offeatures, many are dependent on yourcellular phone’s functionality.

At a minimum, most cellular phones withBluetooth wireless technology support thefollowing functions:• Answering an incoming call• Ending a call

• Using privacy mode• Dialing a number• Redialing• Call waiting notification• Caller ID.

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Other features, such as text messagingusing Bluetooth and automatic phonebookdownload, are phone-dependent features.To check your phone’s compatibility, seeyour device’s manual and visitwww.SYNCMyRide.com,www.SYNCMyRide.ca orwww.syncmaroute.ca.

Pairing Your Phone for the First Time

WARNING

Driving while distracted can result inloss of vehicle control, crash and

injury. We strongly recommend that youuse extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is thesafe operation of your vehicle. Werecommend against the use of anyhand-held device while driving andencourage the use of voice-operatedsystems when possible. Make sure youare aware of all applicable local laws thatmay affect the use of electronic deviceswhile driving

The first thing you must do to use thephone features of SYNC is to pair yourBluetooth-enabled cellular phone withSYNC. This allows you to use your phonein a hands-free manner.

Note: Put the transmission in park (P).Switch on your vehicle ignition and theradio.

1. Touch Add Phone in the upper leftcorner of the touchscreen. Find SYNCappears on the screen, and instructsyou to begin the pairing process fromyour device.

2. Make sure that Bluetooth is set to Onand that your cellular phone is in theproper mode. See your device’smanual if necessary.

Note: Select SYNC, and a six-digit PINappears on your device.

3. If prompted to enter a PIN on yourdevice, it does not support SecureSimple Pairing. To pair, enter the PINdisplayed on the touchscreen. Skip thenext step.

4. When prompted on your phone’sdisplay, confirm that the PIN providedby SYNC matches the PIN displayedon your cellular phone.

5. The display indicates when the pairingis successful.

SYNC may prompt you with more phoneoptions. For more information on yourphone's capability, see your device'smanual and visit the website.

Pairing Subsequent Phones

Note: Put the transmission in park (P).Switch on your vehicle ignition and theradio.

1. Press the Phone corner of thetouchscreen > Settings > BT Devices> Add Device.

2. Make sure that Bluetooth is set to Onand that your cellular phone is in theproper mode. See your device’smanual if necessary.

Note: Select SYNC, and a six-digit PINappears on your device.

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3. If prompted to enter a PIN on yourdevice, it does not support SecureSimple Pairing. To pair, enter the PINdisplayed on the touchscreen. Skip thenext step.

4. When prompted on your phone’sdisplay, confirm that the PIN providedby SYNC matches the PIN displayedon your cellular phone.

5. The display indicates when the pairingis successful.

SYNC may prompt you with more phoneoptions. For more information on yourphone's capability, see your device'smanual and visit the website.

Making Calls

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Press the voice button on yoursteering wheel controls. Whenprompted, say, "Call <name>" or

say "Dial", then the desired number.

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To end the call or exit phonemode, press and hold this phonebutton on your steering wheel

controls.

Receiving Calls

During an incoming call, an audible tonesounds. Call information appears in thedisplay if it is available.

Accept the call by pressingAccept on the touchscreen orby pressing this phone button

on your steering wheel controls.

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Reject the call by pressingReject on the touchscreen or bypressing and holding this phone

button on your steering wheel controls.

Ignore the call by doing nothing. SYNClogs it as a missed call.

Phone Menu Options

Press the top left corner on yourtouchscreen to select from the followingoptions:

Phone

Touch this button to access the on-screennumerical pad to enter a number andplace a call. During an active call, you canalso choose to:• Mute the call• Put the call on hold• Turn on the privacy feature• Join two calls• End the call.

Quick Dial

Set up favorite contacts from yourphonebook or history folder.

Phonebook

Touch this button to access and call anycontacts in your previously downloadedphone book. The system places the entriesin alphabetical categories summarized atthe top of the screen.

To switch on contact picture settings, ifyour device supports this feature, pressPhone > Settings > Manage Phonebook> Download photos from Phonebook >On.

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History

After you connect your Bluetooth-enabledphone to SYNC, you can access anypreviously dialed, received or missed calls.You can also choose to save these to yourFavorites or to Quick Dial.

Note: This is a phone-dependent feature.If your phone does not supportdownloading call history using Bluetooth,SYNC keeps track of calls made with theSYNC system.

Messaging

Send text messages using yourtouchscreen. See Text messaging later inthis section.

Settings

Touch this button to access various phonesettings, such as turning Bluetooth on andoff, managing your phonebook and more.See Phone settings later in this section.

Text Messaging

Note: Downloading and sending textmessages using Bluetooth arephone-dependent features.

Note: Certain features in text messagingare speed-dependent and not availablewhen your vehicle is traveling at speedsover 3 mph (5 km/h).

Note: SYNC does not download read textmessages from your phone.

You can send and receive text messagesusing Bluetooth, read them aloud andtranslate text messaging acronyms, suchas LOL.

1. Touch the top left corner of the displayto access the Phone menu.

2. Select Messaging.

3. Choose from the following:

• Listen (speaker icon)• Dial• Send Text• View• Delete.

Composing a Text Message

Note: This is a speed-dependent feature.It is unavailable when your vehicle istraveling at speeds over 3 mph (5 km/h).

Note: Downloading and sending textmessages using Bluetooth arephone-dependent features.

1. Touch the top left corner of the displayto access the Phone menu.

2. Touch Messaging > Send Text.

3. Enter a phone number or choose fromyour phonebook.

4. You can select from the followingoptions:

• Send, which sends the message as itis.

• Edit Text, which allows you tocustomize the pre-defined messageor create a message on your own.

You can then preview the message, verifythe recipient as well as update themessage list.

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Text message options

I’ll call you back in a few minutes.

I just left, I’ll be there soon.

Can you give me a call?

I’m on my way.

I’m running a few minutes late.

I’m ahead of schedule, so I’ll be thereearly.

I’m outside.

I’ll call you when I get there.

OK

Yes

No

Thanks

Stuck in traffic.

Call me later.

LOL

Receiving a Text Message

Note: If you select View and your vehicleis traveling over 3 mph (5 km/h), thesystem offers to read the message to youinstead of allowing you to view it whiledriving.

When a new message arrives, an audibletone sounds and the screen displays apop-up with the caller name and ID, ifsupported by your phone. You can press:• View to view the text message.• Listen for SYNC to read the message

to you.• Dial to call the contact.• Ignore to exit the screen.

Phone Settings

Press Phone > Settings.

Bluetooth Devices

Touch this tab to connect, disconnect, addor delete a device, as well as save it as afavorite.

Bluetooth

Touch this tab to turn Bluetooth off or on.

Do Not Disturb

Touch this tab if you want all calls to godirectly to your voice mail and not ring inthe vehicle. When this feature is on, textmessage notifications do not ring insidethe cabin either.

911 Assist

Switch on or switch off the 911 Assistfeature. See Information (page 365).

Phone Ringer

Select the ring tone you want to hear whenyou receive a call. Choose from possiblesystem ring tones, your currently pairedphone’s ring tone, a beep, text-to-speechor a silent notification.

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Text Message Notification

Select a text message notification, ifsupported by your phone. Choose frompossible system alert tones, text-to-speechor silent.

Internet Data Connection

If your phone is compatible, use thisscreen to adjust your internet dataconnection. Select to make yourconnection profile with the personal areanetwork or to turn off your connection. Youcan also choose to adjust your settings orhave the system always connect, neverconnect when roaming or query onconnect. Press ? for more information.

Manage Phonebook

Touch this button to access features suchas automatic phonebook download,re-download your phonebook, addcontacts from your phone as well as deleteor upload your phonebook.

Roaming Warning

Touch this button to have the system alertyou when your phone is in roaming mode.

Phone Voice Commands

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Press the voice button on thesteering wheel controls. Whenprompted, say any of the

following commands:

"PHONE"

"Call"

"Call <name>"

"Call <name> at home"

"Call <name> at work"

"Call <name> on cell"

"Call <name> on other"

"Call voicemail"

"Dial"

"Do not disturb off"

"Do not disturb on"

"Forward text messages"

"Go to hands free"*

"Hold call off"*

"Hold on"*

"Join calls"*

"Listen to text message <#>"

"Listen to text messages"

"Messages"**

"Mute call"*

"Pair phone"

"Privacy on"*

"Read text message"

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"PHONE"

"Reply to text messages"

"Turn ringer off"

"Turn ringer on"

"Unmute call"*

"Help"*

This command is only available during anactive call.**

If you say "Messages", see the following"Messages" chart for additionalcommands.

"MESSAGES"

"Call"

"Forward text messages"

"Listen to text message <#>"

"Listen to text messages"

"Reply to text messages"

"Help"

INFORMATION

A

B

C

D

E

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SYNC ServicesA

Sirius Travel LinkB

AlertsC

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CalendarD

SYNC ApplicationsE

Under the Information menu, you canaccess features such as:• SYNC Services• Sirius Travel Link• Alerts• Calendar• SYNC Applications

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If your vehicle is equipped withNavigation, press theInformation button to access

these features. If your vehicle is notequipped with Navigation, press thecorner of the touchscreen with the greentab.

SYNC Services (If Equipped, UnitedStates Only)

Note: SYNC Services varies by trim leveland model year and may require asubscription. Traffic alerts and turn-by-turndirections available in select markets.Message and data rates may apply. FordMotor Company reserves the right tochange or discontinue this product serviceat any time without prior notification orincurring any future obligation.

Note: SYNC Services requires activationbefore use. Visit www.SYNCMyRide.comto register and check your eligibility forcomplimentary services. Standard phoneand message rates may apply.Subscription may be required. You mustalso have the active SYNC ServicesBluetooth-enabled cellular phone pairedand connected to the system in order toconnect to, and use, SYNC Services. SeePhone (page 359).

Note: This feature does not functionproperly if you have enabled caller IDblocking on your cellular phone. Makesure your cellular phone is not blockingcaller ID before using SYNC Services.

Note: The driver is ultimately responsiblefor the safe operation of the vehicle, andtherefore, must evaluate whether it is safeto follow the suggested directions. Anynavigation features provided are only anaid. Make your driving decisions basedon your observations of local conditionsand existing traffic regulations. Do notfollow the route suggestions if doing sowould result in an unsafe or illegalmaneuver, if you would be placed in anunsafe situation, or if you would bedirected into an area that you considerunsafe. Maps used by this system may beinaccurate because of errors, changes inroads, traffic conditions or drivingconditions.

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Note: When you connect, the service usesGPS technology and advanced vehiclesensors to collect your vehicle's currentlocation, travel direction and speed to helpprovide you with the directions, trafficreports, or business searches you request.Further, to provide the services yourequest, for continuous improvement, theservice may collect and record call detailsand voice communications. For moreinformation, see SYNC Services Termsand Conditions at www.SYNCMyRide.com.If you do not want Ford or its serviceproviders to collect your vehicle travelinformation or other information identifiedin the Terms and Conditions, do notsubscribe or use the service.

SYNC Services uses advanced vehiclesensors, integrated GPS technology andcomprehensive map and traffic data, togive you personalized traffic reports,precise turn-by-turn directions, businesssearch, news, sports, weather and more.For a complete list of services, or to learnmore, please visit www.SYNCMyRide.com.

Connecting to SYNC Services UsingVoice Commands

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1. Press the voice button.

2. When prompted, say "Services". Thisinitiates an outgoing call to SYNCServices using your paired andconnected Bluetooth-enabled cellularphone.

3. Once you connect to the service,follow the voice prompts to requestthe desired service, such as "Traffic"or "Directions". You can also say, "Whatare my choices?" to receive a list ofavailable services from which tochoose.

4. Say, "Services" to return to theServices main menu or for help, say,"Help".

Connecting to SYNC Services Using theTouchscreen

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If your vehicle is equipped withNavigation, press theInformation button.

If your vehicle is not equipped withNavigation, press the green tab on yourtouchscreen.

1. Select Connect to Services to initiatean outgoing call to SYNC Servicesusing your phone.

2. Once connected, follow the voiceprompts to request your desiredService, such as "Traffic" or"Directions". You can also say, "Whatare my choices?" to receive a list ofavailable services from which tochoose.

3. Say, "Services" to return to theServices main menu or for help, say,"Help".

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Receiving Turn-by-Turn Directions

1. When connected to SYNC Services,say "Directions" or "Business search".To find the closest business or type ofbusiness to your current location, justsay "Business search" and then"Search near me". If you need furtherassistance in finding a location you cansay "Operator" at any time within aDirections or Business search to speakwith a live operator. The system mayprompt you to speak with an operatorwhen it has difficulty matching yourvoice request. The live operator canassist you by searching for businessesby name or by category, residentialaddresses by street address or byname or specific street intersections.Operator Assist is a feature of yourSYNC Services subscription. For moreinformation on Operator Assist, visitwww.SYNCMyRide.com/support.

2. Follow the voice prompts to select yourDestination. After the route downloadis finished, the phone call automaticallyends.

If your vehicle is not equipped withNavigation:• Turn-by-turn directions appear in the

information display, in the status barof your touchscreen system and on theSYNC Services screen. You alsoreceive driving instructions fromaudible prompts.

• When on an active route, you canselect Route Summary or RouteStatus using the touchscreen controlsor voice commands to view the RouteSummary Turn List or the RouteStatus ETA. You can also turn voiceguidance on or off, cancel the route orupdate the route.

If you miss a turn, SYNC automatically asksif you want the route updated. Just say,"Yes" when prompted and the systemdelivers a new route to your vehicle.

If your vehicle is equipped with Navigation,SYNC Services downloads your requesteddestination to the navigation system. Thenavigation system then calculates theroute and provides driving instructions.See Navigation (page 380).

Disconnecting from SYNC Services

1. Press and hold the hang-up phonebutton on the steering wheel.

2. Say "Good-bye" from the SYNCServices main menu.

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SYNC Services quick tips

You can personalize your Services feature to providequicker access to your most used or favorite information.You can save address points, such as work or home. Youcan also save favorite information like sports teams, suchas Detroit Lions, or a news category. You can learn moreabout personalization by logging ontowww.SYNCMyRide.com.

Personalizing

Press the voice button at any time (while connected toSYNC Services) to interrupt a voice prompt or an audioclip (such as a sports report) and say your voice command.

Push to interrupt

Your subscription is associated with your Bluetooth-enabled cellular phone number, not your VIN (VehicleIdentification Number). You can pair and connect yourphone to any vehicle equipped with SYNC Services andcontinue enjoying your personalized services.

Portable

SYNC Services Voice Commands

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When a route has beendownloaded (non-navigationsystems), press the voice button

on the steering wheel controls. Whenprompted, say any of the followingcommands:

"SERVICES"

"Cancel route"

"Navigation voice off"

"Navigation voice on"

"Next turn"

"Route status"

"Route summary"

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"SERVICES"

"Services"

"Update route"

"Help"

Sirius Travel Link (If Equipped)

WARNING

Driving while distracted can result inloss of vehicle control, crash and

injury. We strongly recommend that youuse extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is thesafe operation of your vehicle. Werecommend against the use of anyhandheld device while driving andencourage the use of voice-operatedsystems when possible. Make sure youare aware of all applicable local laws thatmay affect the use of electronic deviceswhile driving.

Note: In order to use Sirius Travel Link,your vehicle must be equipped withnavigation and your navigation SD cardmust be in the SD card slot.

Note: A paid subscription is required toaccess and use these features. Go towww.siriusxm.com/travellink for moreinformation.

Note: Visit www.siriusxm.com/traffic# andclick on Coverage map and details for acomplete listing of all traffic areas coveredby Sirius Travel Link.

Note: Neither Sirius nor Ford isresponsible for any errors or inaccuraciesin the Sirius Travel Link services or its usein vehicles.

When you subscribe to Sirius Travel Link,it can help you locate the best gas prices,find movie listings, get current traffic alerts,view the current weather map, getaccurate ski conditions and see scores tocurrent sports games.

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If your vehicle is equipped withNavigation, touch the i(Information) button to access

these features. If your vehicle is notequipped with Navigation, touch thecorner of the touchscreen with the greentab.

Traffic On Route and Traffic Nearby

Touch these buttons to identify trafficincidents on your route, nearby yourvehicle’s current location or near any ofyour favorite places, if programmed.

Fuel Prices

Touch this button to view fuel prices atstations close to your vehicle’s location oron an active navigation route.

Movie Listings

Touch this button to view nearby movietheaters and their show times, if available.

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Weather

Touch this button to view the nearbyweather, current weather, or the five dayforecast for the chosen area. Select Mapto see the weather map, which can showstorms, radar information, charts andwinds. Select Area to select from a listingof weather locations.

Sports Info

Touch this button to view scores andschedules from a variety of sports. Youcan also save up to 10 favorite teams foreasier access. The score automaticallyrefreshes when a game is in progress.

Ski Conditions

Touch this button to view ski conditionsfor a specific area.

Sirius Travel Link Voice Commands

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Press the voice button on thesteering wheel controls. Whenprompted, say any of the

following commands:

"SIRIUS TRAVEL LINK"

"5-day weather forecast"

"Fuel prices"

"Movie listings"

"Sports headlines"*

"Sports schedules"*

"Sports scores"*

"Traffic"

"Weather"

"Weather map"

"Help"*

If you say "Sports headlines", "Sports schedules" or "Sports scores", you can then sayany of the commands in the following chart.

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Sports-related Commands*

"Baseball"

"College basketball"

"College football"

"Golf"

"MLS"

"My teams"

"NBA"

"NFL"

"NHL"

"WNBA"

"Help"*

If you want to hear headlines, schedules or scores from a particular sport, or your favoriteteam(s), say the sport (or team), then "headlines", "schedules" or "scores".

Additional sports-related voice commands

"Motor sports schedule""Baseball headlines"

"My team headlines""Baseball schedule"

"My teams schedule""Baseball scores"

"My teams scores""College basketball headlines"

"NBA headlines""College basketball schedule"

"NBA schedule""College basketball scores"

"NBA scores""College football headlines"

"NFL headlines""College football schedule"

"NFL schedule""College football scores"

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Additional sports-related voice commands

"NFL scores""Golf headlines"

"NHL headlines""Golf leaderboard"

"NHL schedule""Golf schedule"

"NHL scores""MLS headlines"

"WNBA headlines""MLS schedule"

"WNBA schedule""MLS scores"

"WNBA scores""Motor sports headlines"

"Help""Motor sports order"

Alerts

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If your vehicle is equipped withNavigation, touch the i(Information) button to access

these features. If your vehicle is notequipped with Navigation, touch thecorner of the touchscreen with the greentab.

Press Alerts, and then choose from any ofthe following services:• View the complete message• Delete the message• Delete All messages

This screen displays any system messages(such as an SD card fault).

Note: The system alerts you to anymessages by turning the information iconyellow. After you read or delete themessages, the icon returns to white.

Calendar

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If your vehicle is equipped withNavigation, touch the i(Information) button to access

these features. If your vehicle is notequipped with Navigation, touch thecorner of the touchscreen with the greentab.

Press Calendar. You can view the currentcalendar by day, week or month.

911 Assist (If Equipped)

WARNINGSUnless the 911 Assist setting is seton before a crash, the system will

not dial for help, which could delayresponse time, potentially increasing therisk of serious injury or death after a crash.

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WARNINGSDo not wait for 911 Assist to make anemergency call if you can do it

yourself. Dial emergency servicesimmediately to avoid delayed responsetime, which could increase the risk ofserious injury or death after a crash. If youdo not hear 911 Assist within five secondsof the crash, the system or phone may bedamaged or non-functional.

Always place your phone in a securelocation in your vehicle so it does

not become a projectile or damaged in acrash. Failure to do so may cause seriousinjury to someone or damage the phone,which could prevent 911 Assist fromworking properly.

Note: The SYNC 911 Assist feature mustbe set on prior to the incident.

Note: Before setting this feature on, makesure that you read the 911 Assist PrivacyNotice later in this section for importantinformation.

Note: If any user turns 911 Assist on or off,that setting applies for all paired phones.If 911 Assist is turned off, either a voicemessage plays or a display message (oricon) comes on (or both) when your vehicleis started after a previously paired phoneconnects.

Note: Every phone operates differently.While SYNC 911 Assist works with mostcellular phones, some may have troubleusing this feature.

If a crash deploys an airbag (excludesknee airbags and rear inflatable safetybelts [if equipped]) or activates the fuelpump shut-off, your SYNC-equippedvehicle may be able to contact emergencyservices by dialing 911 through a pairedand connected Bluetooth-enabled phone.You can learn more about the 911 Assistfeature, visit www.SYNCMyRide.com,www.SYNCMyRide.ca orwww.syncmaroute.ca.

See Supplementary Restraints System(page 39). Important information regardingairbag deployment is in this chapter.

See Roadside Emergencies (page 222).Important information regarding the fuelpump shut-off is in this chapter.

Setting 911 Assist On

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If your vehicle is equipped withNavigation, touch the i(Information) button to access

these features. If your vehicle is notequipped with Navigation, touch thecorner of the touchscreen with the greentab.

Touch Apps > 911 Assist, then select On.

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You can also access 911 Assistby:

• Pressing the Settings icon > Settings> Phone > 911 Assist, or

• Pressing the Settings icon > Help > 911Assist.

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To make sure that 911 Assist worksproperly:• SYNC must be powered and working

properly at the time of the incident andthroughout feature activation and use.

• The 911 Assist feature must be set onprior to the incident.

• You must pair and connect aBluetooth-enabled and compatiblephone to SYNC.

• A connected Bluetooth-enabled phonemust have the ability to make andmaintain an outgoing call at the timeof the incident.

• A connected Bluetooth-enabled phonemust have adequate networkcoverage, battery power and signalstrength.

• The vehicle must have battery powerand be located in the United States,Canada or in a territory in which 911 isthe emergency number.

In the Event of a Crash

Not all crashes deploy an airbag oractivate the fuel pump shut-off (whichwould trigger 911 Assist); however, SYNCtries to contact emergency services if 911Assist triggers. If a connected phonesustains damage or loses connection toSYNC, SYNC searches for, and tries toconnect to, any available previously pairedphone and tries to make the call to 911.

Before making the call:• SYNC provides a short window of time

(about 10 seconds) to cancel the call.If you fail to cancel the call, SYNCattempts to dial 911.

• SYNC says the following, or a similarmessage: "SYNC will attempt to call911, to cancel the call, press Cancel onyour screen or press and hold thephone button on your steering wheel."

If you do not cancel the call, and SYNCmakes a successful call, a pre-recordedmessage plays for the 911 operator, andthen the occupant(s) in your vehicle is ableto talk with the operator. Be prepared toprovide your name, phone number andlocation immediately, because not all 911systems are capable of receiving thisinformation electronically.

911 Assist May Not Work If

• Your cellular phone or 911 Assisthardware sustains damage in a crash.

• The vehicle's battery or the SYNCsystem has no power.

• The phone(s) thrown from your vehicleare the ones paired and connected tothe system.

911 Assist Privacy Notice

When you turn on 911 Assist, it maydisclose to emergency services that yourvehicle has been in a crash involving thedeployment of an airbag or activation ofthe fuel pump shut-off. Certain versions orupdates to 911 Assist may also be capableof electronically or verbally disclosing to

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911 operators your vehicle location or otherdetails about your vehicle or crash to assist911 operators to provide the mostappropriate emergency services. If you donot want to disclose this information, donot turn the feature on.

Vehicle Health Report (If Equipped)

WARNING

Always follow scheduledmaintenance instructions, regularly

inspect your vehicle, and seek repair forany damage or problem you suspect.Vehicle Health Report supplements, butcannot replace, normal maintenance andvehicle inspection. Vehicle Health Reportonly monitors certain systemselectronically monitored by your vehicleand will not monitor or report the status ofany other system, (such as brake liningwear). Failure to perform scheduledmaintenance and regularly inspect yourvehicle may result in vehicle damage andserious injury.

Note: This feature is only available in theUnited States.

Note: Your Vehicle Health Report featurerequires activation prior to use. Visitwww.SYNCMyRide.com to register. Thereis no fee or subscription associated withVehicle Health Report, but you mustregister to use this feature.

Note: This feature may not functionproperly if you have enabled caller IDblocking on your cellular phone. Beforerunning a report, review the VehicleHealth Report Privacy Notice.

Note: In order to allow a break-in periodfor your vehicle, you may not be able tocreate a Vehicle Health Report until yourvehicle odometer has reached 200 miles.

Note: Cellular phone and SMS chargesmay apply when making a report.

Register for Vehicle Health Report and setyour report preferences atwww.SYNCMyRide.com. After registering,you can request a Vehicle Health Report(inside your vehicle). Return to youraccount at www.SYNCMyRide.com to viewyour report. You can also choose for SYNCto remind you automatically to run reportsat specific mileage intervals. Cellularphone airtime usage may apply whenreporting.

The system allows you to check yourvehicle’s overall health in the form of adiagnostic report card. The Vehicle HealthReport contains valuable information, suchas:• Vehicle diagnostic information• Scheduled maintenance• Open recalls and Field Service Actions• Items noted during vehicle inspections

by your authorized dealer that stillneed servicing.

Making a Report

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If you want to run a report byusing the touchscreen, touchApps > Vehicle Health Report.

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To run a report by voicecommand, press the voicebutton on the steering wheel

and, when prompted, say "Vehicle healthreport".

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Vehicle Health Report Privacy Notice

When you create a Vehicle Health Report,Ford Motor Company may collect yourcellular phone number (to process yourreport request) and diagnostic informationabout your vehicle. Certain versions orupdates to Vehicle Health Report may alsocollect more vehicle information. Ford mayuse your vehicle information it collects forany purpose. If you do not want to discloseyour cellular phone number or vehicleinformation, do not run the feature or setup your Vehicle Health Report profile atwww.SYNCMyRide.com. Seewww.SYNCMyRide.com (Vehicle HealthReport Terms and Conditions, and PrivacyStatement) for more information.

CLIMATE

Touch the lower right corner on thetouchscreen to access your climate controlfeatures. Depending on your vehicle lineand option package, your climate screenmay look different from this screen.

Note: You can switch temperature unitsbetween Fahrenheit and Celsius. SeeSettings (page 327).

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Power: Touch the button to turn the system on and off. Switching off the climatecontrol system prevents outside air from entering the vehicle.

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Passenger settings:B

Touch the + or – to increase or decrease the air temperature on the passengerside of the vehicle.

Touch the heated seat icon to turn the heated seat off and on (if equipped).

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Touch the climate-controlled seat icon to turn the climate-controlled seat offand on (if equipped).

Touch DUAL to turn separate passenger side temperature controls off and on.When you turn off DUAL, the passenger side temperature changes to matchthe driver side temperature.

Note: The passenger side temperature and the DUAL indicator automaticallyturn on when the passenger is adjusting their temperature control.

Fan speed: Touch + or - to increase or decrease the volume of air circulatedin your vehicle.

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Note: When the system is controlling the fan speed automatically, all the fanspeed indicators turn off.

Recirculated air: Touch the button to switch between outside air andrecirculated air. When you select recirculated air, the air currently in thepassenger compartment recirculates. This may reduce the time needed to coolthe interior (when used with A/C) and may reduce unwanted odors from enteringyour vehicle.

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Note: Recirculated air may turn off automatically (or be prevented from turningon) in all airflow modes except MAX A/C to reduce risk of fogging. Recirculatedair may also turn on and off automatically in Panel or Panel and Floor airflowmodes during hot weather in order to improve cooling efficiency.

MAX A/C: Touch the button to maximize cooling. Recirculated air flows throughthe instrument panel vents, air conditioning automatically turns on, and the fanautomatically adjusts to the highest speed.

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A/C: Touch the button to turn air conditioning compressor on or off. Use airconditioning with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency.

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Note: In certain conditions (such as when using Max Defrost), the airconditioning compressor may continue to operate even after you switch offthe air conditioning with the A/C button.

AUTO: Touch the button to turn on automatic operation. Select the desiredtemperature using the temperature control. The system adjusts fan speed, airdistribution, air conditioning operation, and selects outside air or recirculatedair to heat or cool the vehicle in order to maintain the desired temperature.You can also use the AUTO button to turn off dual zone operation by touchingand holding the button for more than two seconds.

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Heated rear window: Turns the heated rear window on and off. See HeatedWindows and Mirrors (page 118).

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Air distribution control: Touch these buttons to turn airflow from the windshield,instrument panel, or footwell vents on or off. The system can distribute airthrough any combination of these vents.

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MAX Defrost: Touch the button to maximize defrosting. Outside air flowsthrough the windshield vents, fan automatically adjusts to the highest speedand the temperature dial returns to the full heat position. You can use thissetting to defog or clear a thin covering of ice from the windshield. The heatedrear window also automatically turns on when you select MAX Defrost.

Note: To prevent window fogging, you cannot select recirculated air whenMAX Defrost is on.

Driver settings:J

Touch the + or – to increase or decrease the air temperature on the passengerside of the vehicle.

Touch the heated seat icon to turn the heated seat off and on (if equipped).

Touch the climate-controlled seat icon to turn the climate-controlled seat offand on (if equipped).

Touch MyTemp to select your preset temperature setpoint. Touch and holdMyTemp to save a new preset temperature setpoint.

Touch the heated steering wheel icon to turn the heated steering wheel onand off (if equipped).

Note: If your vehicle is equipped with awood-trimmed steering wheel, it does notheat between the 10 o'clock and 2 o'clockpositions.

Climate Control Voice Commands

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Press the voice button on thesteering wheel controls. Whenprompted, say any of the

following commands:

Climate control commands

"Climate automatic"

"Climate my temperature"

"Climate off"

"Climate on"

"Climate temperature <15.5-29.5>degrees"

"Climate temperature <60-85> degrees"

"Help"

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There are additional climate controlcommands but in order to access them,you have to say "Climate" first. When thesystem is ready to listen, you may say anyof the following commands:

"CLIMATE"

"A/C off"

"A/C on"

"Automatic"

"Defrost off"

"Defrost on"

"Dual off"

"Floor on"

"Fan decrease"

"Fan increase"

"MAX A/C off"

"MAX A/C on"

"My temp"

"Off"

"On"

"Panel floor on"

"Panel on"

"Rear defrost off"

"Rear defrost on"

"Recirc off"

"Recirc on"

"Temperature"*

"CLIMATE"

"Temperature <15.5-29.5> degrees"

"Temperature <60-85> degrees"

"Temperature decrease"

"Temperature high"

"Temperature increase"

"Temperature low"

"Windshield floor on"

"Help"*

If you say "Temperature", you can thensay any of the commands in the followingchart.

"TEMPERATURE"

"<15.5-29.5> degrees"

"<60-85> degrees"

"High"

"Low"

"Help"

NAVIGATION (IF EQUIPPED)

Note: The navigation SD card must be inthe SD card slot to operate the navigationsystem. If you need a replacement SDcard, see an authorized dealer.

Note: The SD card slot is spring-loaded.To remove the SD card, just push the cardin and release it. Do not attempt to pullthe card out to remove it; this could causedamage.

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Your navigation system is comprised oftwo main features, destination mode andmap mode.

To set a destination, press the greencorner of your touchscreen, then the Destbutton when it appears. See Setting adestination later in this chapter.

To view the navigation map and yourvehicle's current location, touch the greenbar in the upper right hand corner of thetouchscreen, or, press Dest, then Map.See Map mode later in this chapter.

Setting a Destination

Press the green corner of yourtouchscreen, then the Dest button whenit appears. Choose any of the following:

Destination

My Home

Favorites

Previous Destinations

Point of Interest

Emergency

Street Address

Intersection

City Center

Map

Edit Route Cancel Route

1. Enter the necessary information intothe highlighted text fields (in anyorder). For address destination entry,the Go! button appears once you enterall the necessary information. Pressingthe Go! button makes the addresslocation appear on the map. If youchoose Previous Destination, the last20 destinations you have selectedappear.

2. Select Set as Dest to make this yourdestination. You can also choose toset this as a waypoint (have the systemroute to this point on the way to yourcurrent destination) or save it as afavorite. The system considers anyAvoid Areas selections in its routecalculation.

3. Choose from up to three differenttypes of routes, and then select StartRoute.

• Fastest: Uses the fastest moving roadspossible.

• Shortest: Uses the shortest distancepossible.

• Eco Route: Uses the most fuel-efficientroute.

You can cancel the route or have thesystem demo the route for you. SelectRoute Prefs to set route preferences likeavoiding freeways, tollroads, ferries andcar trains as well as to use or not usehigh-occupancy vehicle lanes.(High-occupancy vehicle lanes are alsoknown as carpool or diamond lanes.People who ride in buses, vanpools orcarpools use these lanes.)

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Note: If your vehicle is on a recognizedroad and you do not press the Start Routebutton, the system defaults to the FastestRoute option and begins guidance.

During route guidance, you can press thetalking bubble icon that appears in theupper right navigation corner (green bar)if you want the system to repeat routeguidance information. When the systemrepeats the last guidance instruction, itupdates the distance to the next guidanceinstruction, since it detects when thevehicle is moving.

Point of Interest (POI) Categories

Main categories

Food/Drink & Dining

Travel & Transportation

Financial

Emergency

Community

Health & Medicine

Automotive

Shopping

Entertainment & Arts

Recreation & Sports

Government

Domestic Services

Subcategories

Restaurant

Golf

Parking

Home & Garden

Personal Care Services

Auto Dealership

Govt Office

Public Transit

Education

To expand these listings, press the + infront of the listing.

The system also allows you to sortalphabetically, by distance or by cityseekrlistings (if available).

cityseekr

Note: cityseekr point of interest (POI)information is limited to approximately 912cities (881 in the United States, 20 inCanada and 11 in Mexico).

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cityseekr, when available, is a service thatprovides more information about certainpoints of interest such as restaurants,hotels and attractions.

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When you have selected a point ofinterest, the location and informationappear, such as address and phonenumber. If cityseekr lists the point ofinterest, more information is available,such as a brief description, check-in andcheckout times or restaurant hours.

Press More Information for a longerreview, a list of services and facilities, theaverage room or meal price as well as thewebsite. This screen displays the point ofinterest icon such as:

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Hotel

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Coffeehouse

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Food & Drink

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Nightlife

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Attraction

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This icon appears when yourselection exists in multiplecategories within the system.

When you are viewing more informationfor hotels, cityseekr also tells you if thehotel has certain services and facilitiesusing icons, such as:• Restaurant• Business center• Handicap facilities• Laundry• Refrigerator• 24 hour room service• Fitness center• Internet access• Pool• Wi-fi.

For restaurants, cityseekr can provideinformation such as star rating, averagecost, review, handicap access, hours ofoperation, and website address.

For hotels, cityseekr can provideinformation such as star rating, pricecategory, review, check-in and checkouttimes, hotel service icons and websiteaddress.

Setting Your Navigation Preferences

Select settings for the system to take intoaccount when planning your route.

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Press the Settings icon >Settings > Navigation.

Map Preferences

Breadcrumbs

Display your vehicle’s previously traveledroute with white dots. Turn this feature ONor OFF.

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Turn List Format

Have the system display your turn list Topto Bottom or Bottom to Top.

Parking POI Notification

Set the automatic parking point of interestnotification. Turn this feature ON or OFF.When parking point of interest notificationis on, the icons display on the map whenyou get close to your destination. This maynot be very useful in dense areas, and mayclutter the map when other points ofinterest display.

Route Preferences

Preferred Route

Choose to have the system display theShortest, Fastest or most Ecological routefirst. If you set Always Use PreferredRoute to Yes, the system uses theselected route type to calculate only oneroute to the desired destination.

Always Use Preferred Route

Bypass route selection in destinationprogramming. The system only calculatesone route based on preferred routesetting.

Eco Time Penalty

Select a low, medium or high cost for thecalculated Eco Route. The higher thesetting, the longer the time allotment is forthe route.

Avoid

These features allow you to choose tohave the system avoid freeways, toll roads,ferries and car trains when planning yourroute. Turn these features ON or OFF.

Use HOV Lanes

Have the system use high-occupancyvehicle lanes, if available, when planningyour route.

Navigation Preferences

Guidance Prompts

Have the system use Voice & Tones orTone Only on your programmed route.

Auto - Fill State/Province

Have the system automatically fill in thestate and province based on theinformation already entered into thesystem. Turn this feature ON or OFF.

Traffic Preferences

Avoid Traffic Problems

Choose how you want the system tohandle traffic problems along your route.• Automatic: Have the system reroute

you to avoid traffic incidents thatdevelop and impact the current route.The system does not provide a trafficalert notification.

• Manual: Have the system alwaysprovide a traffic alert notification fortraffic incidents along the plannedroute. You have a choice to accept orignore the notification before makingthe route deviation.

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Traffic Alert Notification

Have the system display traffic alertnotifications.

Other traffic alert features allows you toturn on certain, or all, traffic icons on themap such as road work, incident, accidentsand closed roads. Scroll down to view allthe different types of alerts. Turn thesefeatures ON or OFF.

Avoid Areas

Choose areas which you want the systemto avoid when calculating a route for you.

Press Add to program an entry. Once youmake a selection, the system tries to avoidthe area(s) if possible for all routes. Todelete a selection, choose the listing onthe screen. When the screen changes toAvoid Areas Edit, you can press Deleteat the bottom right of the screen.

Map Mode

Press the green bar in the upper right areaof the touchscreen to view map mode.Map mode shows advanced viewingcomprised of both 2D city maps as well as3D landmarks (when available).

2D city maps show detailed outlines ofbuildings, visible land use and landelements and detailed railwayinfrastructure for the most essential citiesaround the globe. These maps alsocontain features, such as town blocks,building footprints, and railways.

3D landmarks appear as clear, visibleobjects that are typically recognizable andhave a certain tourist value. The 3Dlandmarks appear in 3D map mode only.Coverage varies, and improves withupdated map releases.

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Change the appearance of the mapdisplay by repeatedly pressing the arrowbutton in the upper left corner of thescreen. It toggles between three differentmap modes: Heading up, North up, and3D.

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Heading up (2D map) alwaysshows the direction of forwardtravel to be upward on the screen.

This view is available for map scales up to2.5 miles (4 kilometers). The systemremembers this setting for larger mapscales, but shows the map in North uponly. If the scale returns below this level,the system restores Heading up.

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North up (2D map) always showsthe northern direction to beupward on the screen.

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3D map mode provides anelevated perspective of the map.This viewing angle can beadjusted and the map can be

rotated 180 degrees by touching the maptwice, and then dragging your finger alongthe shaded bar with arrows at the bottomof the map.

View switches between full map, streetlist and exit view in route guidance.

Menu displays a pop-up box that allowsdirect access to navigation settings,View/Edit Route, SIRIUS Travel Link,Guidance Mute and Cancel Route.

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Re-center the map by pressingthis icon whenever you scroll themap away from your vehicle’s

current location.

Auto Zoom

Press the green bar to access map mode,then select the + or - zoom button to bringup the zoom level and Auto buttons on thetouchscreen. When you press Auto, AutoZoom turns on and Auto displays in thebottom left corner of the screen in the mapscale. The map zoom level thensynchronizes with vehicle speed. Theslower your vehicle is traveling, the fartherin the map zooms in; the faster yourvehicle is traveling, the farther the mapzooms out. To turn the feature off, justpress the + or - button again.

In 3D mode, rotate the map view byswiping your finger across the shaded barwith the arrows.

Map Icons

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Vehicle mark shows the currentlocation of your vehicle. It staysin the center of the map display,except when in scroll mode.

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Scroll cursor allows you to scrollthe map; the fixed icon is in thecenter of the screen. The map

position closest to the cursor is in awindow on the top center part of thescreen.

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Address book entry defaulticon(s) indicates the location onthe map of an address book entry.

This is the default symbol shown after theentry has been stored to the Address Bookby any method other than the map. Youcan select from any of the 22 iconsavailable. You can use each icon morethan once.

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Home indicates the location onthe map currently stored as thehome position. You can only saveone address from the Address

Book as your Home entry. You cannotchange this icon.

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POI (Point Of Interest) iconsindicate locations of any point ofinterest categories you choose to

display on the map. You can choose todisplay three point of interest categorieson the map at one time.

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Starting point indicates thestarting point of a planned route.

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Waypoint indicates the location ofa waypoint on the map. Thenumber inside the circle isdifferent for each waypoint and

represents the position of the waypoint inthe route list.

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Destination symbol indicates theending point of a planned route.

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Next maneuver point indicatesthe location of the next turn on theplanned route.

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No GPS symbol indicates thatinsufficient GPS satellite signalsare available for accurate mappositioning. This icon may display

under normal operation in an area withpoor GPS access.

Quick-touch Buttons

When in map mode, touch anywhere onthe map display to access the followingoptions:

Set as Dest

Touch this button to select a scrolledlocation on the map as your destination.You may scroll the map by pressing yourindex finger on the map display. When youreach the desired location, simply let goand then touch Set as Dest.

Set as Waypoint

Touch this button to set the currentlocation as a waypoint.

Save to Favorites

Touch this button to save the currentlocation to your favorites.

POI Icons

Touch this button to select icons to displayon the map. You can select up to threeicons to display on the map at the sametime. Turn these ON or OFF.

Cancel Route

Touch this button to cancel the activeroute.

View/Edit Route

Access these features when a route isactive:• View Route• Edit Destination/Waypoints• Edit Turn List• Detour• Edit Route Preferences• Edit Traffic Preferences• Cancel Route.

Nokia is the digital map provider for thenavigation application. If you find map dataerrors, you may report them directly toNokia by going tohttp://mapreporter.navteq.com. Nokiaevaluates all reported map errors andresponds with the result of theirinvestigation by e-mail.

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Navigation Map Updates

Annual navigation map updates areavailable for purchase through yourdealership, by calling 1-800-NAVMAPS (inMexico, call 01-800-557-5539) or going towww.navigation.com/ford. You need tospecify the make and model of yourvehicle to determine if there is an updateavailable.

Navigation Voice Commands

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When in navigation mode, pressthe voice button on the steeringwheel controls. After the tone,

say any of the following commands:

Navigation system voice commands

"Cancel next waypoint" 1

"Cancel route"1

"Destination"2

"Destination <nametag>"

"Destination <POI category>"

"Destination favorites"

"Destination home"

"Destination intersection"

"Destination nearest <POI category>"

"Destination nearest POI"

"Destination play nametags"

"Destination POI"

"Destination POI category"

Navigation system voice commands

"Destination previous destination"

"Destination street address"

"Detour"1

"Navigation"3

"Navigation voice volume decrease"

"Navigation voice volume increase"

"Repeat instruction"1

"Show 3D"

"Show heading up"

"Show map"

"Show north up"

"Show route"1

"Show turn list"1

"Voice guidance off"

"Voice guidance on"

"Where am I?"

"Zoom in"

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Navigation system voice commands

"Zoom out"

"Help"1

These commands are only available whena navigation route is active.2

If you say "Destination", you can then sayany command in the following"Destination" chart.3

If you say "Navigation", you can then sayany command in the following "Navigation"chart.

"DESTINATION"

"<nametag>"

"<POI category>"

"Favorites"

"Home"

"Intersection"

"Nearest <POI category>"

"Nearest POI"

"Play nametags"

"POI category"

"Previous destination"

"Street address"

"Help"

"NAVIGATION"

"Destination"*

"Zoom city"

"Zoom country"

"Zoom minimum"

"Zoom maximum"

"Zoom province"

"Zoom state"

"Zoom street"

"Zoom to <distance>"

"Help"*

If you say "Destination", you can then sayany command in the "Destination" chart.

One-shot Destination Street Address

When you say either "Navigationdestination street address" or "Destinationstreet address", the system asks you tosay the full address. The system displaysan example on-screen. You can thenspeak the address naturally, such as "Onetwo three four Main Street, Anytown".

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For a complete listing of the accessoriesthat are available for your vehicle, pleasecontact an authorized dealer or visit ouronline store atwww.Accessories.Lincoln.com (UnitedStates only).

Lincoln Custom Accessories are availablefor your vehicle through an authorizedLincoln dealer. Lincoln Motor Companywill repair or replace any properlyauthorized dealer-installed Lincoln CustomAccessories found to be defective infactory-supplied materials or workmanshipduring the warranty period, as well as anycomponent damaged by the defectiveaccessories.

Lincoln Motor Company will warrant yourvehicle through the warranty that providesthe greatest benefit:• 24 months, unlimited mileage.• The remainder of your new vehicle

limited warranty.

Contact an authorized dealer for detailsand a copy of the warranty.

Exterior style

• Hood deflectors.• Side-window deflectors.• Wheels.• Bumper protectors.

Interior style

• All-weather floor mats.• Rear seat entertainment*.• Premium carpeted floor mats.

Lifestyle

• Ash cup (smoker's packages).• Cargo area protector.• Cargo net.• Cargo organizer.• Roof racks and carriers*.

Peace of mind

• Car cover*.• Wheel locks.• Bumper mounted parking sensor*.• Locking fuel plug for capless fuel

system.

*The accessory manufacturer designs,develops and therefore warrants LincolnLicensed Accessories, and does notdesign or test these accessories to LincolnMotor Company engineeringrequirements. Contact an authorizedLincoln dealer for the manufacturer'slimited warranty details and request a copyof the Lincoln Licensed Accessoriesproduct limited warranty from theaccessory manufacturer.

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For maximum vehicle performance, keepthe following information in mind whenadding accessories or equipment to yourvehicle:• When adding accessories, equipment,

passengers and luggage to yourvehicle, do not exceed the total weightcapacity of the vehicle or of the frontor rear axle (GVWR or GAWR asindicated on the Safety ComplianceCertification label). Consult anauthorized dealer for specific weightinformation.

• The Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) and Canadian RadioTelecommunications Commission(CRTC) regulate the use of mobilecommunications systems that areequipped with radio transmitters, forexample, two-way radios, telephonesand theft alarms. Any such equipmentinstalled in your vehicle should complywith the Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) and Canadian RadioTelecommunications Commission(CRTC) regulations and should beinstalled only by an authorized dealer.

• Mobile communications systems mayharm the operation of your vehicle,particularly if their manufacturer didnot design them specifically forautomotive use.

• If you or an authorized Lincoln dealeradd any non-Lincoln electrical orelectronic accessories or componentsto your vehicle, you may adverselyaffect battery performance anddurability. In addition, you may alsoadversely affect the performance ofother electrical systems in the vehicle.

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END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT

SYNC® End User License Agreement(EULA)

• You have acquired a device ("DEVICE")that includes software licensed by FordMotor Company and its affiliates("FORD MOTOR COMPANY") from anaffiliate of Microsoft Corporation ("MS"). Those installed software products ofMS origin, as well as associated media,printed materials, and "online" orelectronic documentation ("MSSOFTWARE") are protected byinternational intellectual property lawsand treaties. The MS SOFTWARE islicensed, not sold. All rights reserved.

• The MS SOFTWARE may interface withand/or communicate with, or may belater upgraded to interface with and/orcommunicate with additional softwareand/or systems provided by FORDMOTOR COMPANY. The additionalsoftware and systems of FORDMOTOR COMPANY origin, as well asassociated media, printed materials,and "online" or electronicdocumentation ("FORD SOFTWARE")are protected by internationalintellectual property laws and treaties.The FORD SOFTWARE is licensed, notsold. All rights reserved.

• The MS SOFTWARE and/or FORDSOFTWARE may interface with and/orcommunicate with, or may be laterupgraded to interface with and/orcommunicate with additional softwareand/or systems provided by third partysoftware and service suppliers. Theadditional software and services ofthird party origin, as well as associatedmedia, printed materials, and "online"or electronic documentation ("THIRDPARTY SOFTWARE") are protected byinternational intellectual property lawsand treaties. The THIRD PARTYSOFTWARE is licensed, not sold. Allrights reserved.

• The MS SOFTWARE, FORDSOFTWARE and THIRD PARTYSOFTWARE hereinafter collectivelyand individually will be referred to as"SOFTWARE".

IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THIS ENDUSER LICENSE AGREEMENT ("EULA")DO NOT USE THE DEVICE OR COPY THESOFTWARE. ANY USE OF THESOFTWARE, INCLUDING BUT NOTLIMITED TO USE ON THE DEVICE, WILLCONSTITUTE YOUR AGREEMENT TOTHIS EULA (OR RATIFICATION OF ANYPREVIOUS CONSENT).

GRANT OF SOFTWARE LICENSE: ThisEULA grants you the following license:

• You may use the SOFTWARE asinstalled on the DEVICE and asotherwise interfacing with systemsand/or services provide by or throughFORD MOTOR COMPANY or its thirdparty software and service providers.

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Description of Other Rights andLimitations

• Speech Recognition: If the SOFTWAREincludes speech recognitioncomponent(s), you should understandthat speech recognition is aninherently statistical process and thatrecognition errors are inherent in theprocess. Neither FORD MOTORCOMPANY nor its suppliers shall beliable for any damages arising out oferrors in the speech recognitionprocess.

• Limitations on Reverse Engineering,Decompilation and Disassembly: Youmay not reverse engineer, decompile,or disassemble nor permit others toreverse engineer, decompile ordisassemble the SOFTWARE, exceptand only to the extent that such activityis expressly permitted by applicablelaw notwithstanding this limitation.

• Limitations on Distributing, Copying,Modifying and Creating DerivativeWorks: You may not distribute, copy,make modifications to or createderivative works based on theSOFTWARE, except and only to theextent that such activity is expresslypermitted by applicable lawnotwithstanding this limitation.

• Single EULA: The end userdocumentation for the DEVICE andrelated systems and services maycontain multiple EULAs, such asmultiple translations and/or multiplemedia versions (e.g., in the userdocumentation and in the software).Even if you receive multiple EULAs,you are licensed to use only one (1)copy of the SOFTWARE.

• SOFTWARE Transfer: You maypermanently transfer your rights underthis EULA only as part of a sale ortransfer of the DEVICE, provided youretain no copies, you transfer all of theSOFTWARE (including all componentparts, the media and printed materials,any upgrades, and, if applicable, theCertificate(s) of Authenticity), and therecipient agrees to the terms of thisEULA. If the SOFTWARE is an upgrade,any transfer must include all priorversions of the SOFTWARE.

• Termination: Without prejudice to anyother rights, FORD MOTOR COMPANYor MS may terminate this EULA if youfail to comply with the terms andconditions of this EULA.

• Security Updates/Digital RightsManagement: Content owners use theWMDRM technology included in yourDEVICE to protect their intellectualproperty, included copyrightedcontent. Portions of the SOFTWAREon your DEVICE use WMDRM softwareto access WMDRM-protected content.If the WMDRM software fails to protectthe content, content owners may askMicrosoft to revoke the SOFTWARE'sability to use WMDRM to play or copyprotected content. This action doesnot affect unprotected content. Whenyour DEVICE downloads licenses forprotected content, you agree thatMicrosoft may include a revocation listwith the licenses. Content owners mayrequire you to upgrade the SOFTWAREon your DEVICE to access theircontent. If you decline an upgrade, youwill not be able to access content thatrequires the upgrade.

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• Consent to Use of Data: You agreethat MS, Microsoft Corporation, FORDMOTOR COMPANY, third partysoftware and systems suppliers, theiraffiliates and/or their designated agentmay collect and use technicalinformation gathered in any manner aspart of product support servicesrelated to the SOFTWARE or relatedservices. MS, Microsoft Corporation,FORD MOTOR COMPANY, third partysoftware and services suppliers, theiraffiliates and/or their designated agentmay use this information solely toimprove their products or to providecustomized services or technologiesto you. MS, Microsoft Corporation,FORD MOTOR COMPANY, third partysoftware and systems suppliers, theiraffiliates and/or their designated agentmay disclose this information to others,but not in a form that personallyidentifies you.

• Internet-Based Services Components:The SOFTWARE may containcomponents that enable and facilitatethe use of certain Internet-basedservices. You acknowledge and agreethat MS, Microsoft Corporation, FORDMOTOR COMPANY, third partysoftware and service suppliers, theiraffiliates and/or their designated agentmay automatically check the versionof the SOFTWARE and/or itscomponents that you are utilizing andmay provide upgrades or supplementsto the SOFTWARE that may beautomatically downloaded to yourDEVICE.

• Additional Software/Services: TheSOFTWARE may permit FORD MOTORCOMPANY, third party software andservice suppliers, MS, MicrosoftCorporation, their affiliates and/or theirdesignated agent to provide or makeavailable to you SOFTWARE updates,supplements, add-on components, orInternet-based services componentsof the SOFTWARE after the date youobtain your initial copy of theSOFTWARE ("SupplementalComponents").

If FORD MOTOR COMPANY or third partysoftware and services suppliers provideor make available to you SupplementalComponents and no other EULA terms areprovided along with the SupplementalComponents, then the terms of this EULAshall apply.

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If MS, Microsoft Corporation, their affiliatesand/or their designated agent makeavailable Supplemental Components, andno other EULA terms are provided, thenthe terms of this EULA shall apply, exceptthat the MS, Microsoft Corporation oraffiliate entity providing the SupplementalComponent(s) shall be the licensor of theSupplemental Component(s).

FORD MOTOR COMPANY, MS, MicrosoftCorporation, their affiliates and/or theirdesignated agent reserve the right todiscontinue without liability anyInternet-based services provided to youor made available to you through the useof the SOFTWARE.

• Links to Third Party Sites: The MSSOFTWARE may provide you with theability to link to third party sitesthrough the use of the SOFTWARE.The third party sites are not under thecontrol of MS, Microsoft Corporation,their affiliates and/or their designatedagent. Neither MS nor MicrosoftCorporation nor their affiliates nor theirdesignated agent are responsible for(i) the contents of any third party sites,any links contained in third party sites,or any changes or updates to thirdparty sites, or (ii) webcasting or anyother form of transmission receivedfrom any third party sites. If theSOFTWARE provides links to thirdparty sites, those links are provided toyou only as a convenience, and theinclusion of any link does not imply anendorsement of the third party site byMS, Microsoft Corporation, theiraffiliates and/or their designated agent.

• Obligation to Drive Responsibly: Yourecognize your obligation to driveresponsibly and keep attention on theroad. You will read and abide with theDEVICE operating instructionsparticularly as they pertain to safetyand assumes any risk associated withthe use of the DEVICE.

UPGRADES AND RECOVERY MEDIA: Ifthe SOFTWARE is provided by FORDMOTOR COMPANY separate from theDEVICE on media such as a ROM chip, CDROM disk(s) or via web download or othermeans, and is labeled "For UpgradePurposes Only" or "For Recovery PurposesOnly" you may install one (1) copy of such

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SOFTWARE onto the DEVICE as areplacement copy for the existingSOFTWARE, and use it in accordance withthis EULA, including any additional EULAterms accompanying the upgradeSOFTWARE.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS: Alltitle and intellectual property rights in andto the SOFTWARE (including but notlimited to any images, photographs,animations, video, audio, music, text and"applets" incorporated into theSOFTWARE), the accompanying printedmaterials, and any copies of theSOFTWARE, are owned by MS, MicrosoftCorporation, FORD MOTOR COMPANY,or their affiliates or suppliers. TheSOFTWARE is licensed, not sold. You maynot copy the printed materialsaccompanying the SOFTWARE. All titleand intellectual property rights in and tothe content which may be accessedthrough use of the SOFTWARE is theproperty of the respective content ownerand may be protected by applicablecopyright or other intellectual propertylaws and treaties. This EULA grants youno rights to use such content. All rights notspecifically granted under this EULA arereserved by MS, Microsoft Corporation,FORD MOTOR COMPANY, third partysoftware and service providers, theiraffiliates and suppliers. Use of any on-lineservices which may be accessed throughthe SOFTWARE may be governed by therespective terms of use relating to suchservices. If this SOFTWARE containsdocumentation that is provided only inelectronic form, you may print one copyof such electronic documentation.

EXPORT RESTRICTIONS: Youacknowledge that the SOFTWARE issubject to U.S. and European Union exportjurisdiction. You agree to comply with allapplicable international and national lawsthat apply to the SOFTWARE, includingthe U.S. Export Administration Regulations,as well as end-user, end-use anddestination restrictions issued by U.S. andother governments. For additionalinformation, seehttp://www.microsoft.com/exporting/.

TRADEMARKS: This EULA does not grantyou any rights in connection with anytrademarks or service marks of FORDMOTOR COMPANY, MS, MicrosoftCorporation, third party software or serviceproviders, their affiliates or suppliers.

PRODUCT SUPPORT: Product supportfor the SOFTWARE is not provided by MS,its parent corporation MicrosoftCorporation, or their affiliates orsubsidiaries. For product support, pleaserefer to FORD MOTOR COMPANYinstructions provided in the documentationfor the DEVICE. Should you have anyquestions concerning this EULA, or if youdesire to contact FORD MOTORCOMPANY for any other reason, pleaserefer to the address provided in thedocumentation for the DEVICE.

No Liability for Certain Damages: EXCEPTAS PROHIBITED BY LAW, FORD MOTORCOMPANY, ANY THIRD PARTYSOFTWARE OR SERVICES SUPPLIERS,MS, MICROSOFT CORPORATION ANDTHEIR AFFILIATES SHALL HAVE NOLIABILITY FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL,CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTALDAMAGES ARISING FROM OR INCONNECTION WITH THE USE OR

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PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE. THISLIMITATION SHALL APPLY EVEN IF ANYREMEDY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIALPURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL MS,MICROSOFT CORPORATION AND/ORTHEIR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANYAMOUNT IN EXCESS OF U.S. TWOHUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS (U.S.$250.00).

• THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES OTHERTHAN THOSE THAT MAY EXPRESSLYBE PROVIDED FOR YOUR NEWVEHICLE.

Adobe

Contains Adobe® [Flash® Player] or [AIR®]technology by Adobe SystemsIncorporated. This [Licensee Product]contains [Adobe® Flash® Player] [Adobe®AIR®] software under license from AdobeSystems Incorporated, Copyright©1995-2009 Adobe Macromedia SoftwareLLC. All rights reserved. Adobe, Flash andAIR are trademarks of Adobe SystemsIncorporated.

End User Notice

Microsoft® Windows® Mobile forAutomotive Important Safety Information

This system Ford SYNC™ contains softwarethat is licensed to Manufacturer FORDMOTOR COMPANY by an affiliate ofMicrosoft Corporation pursuant to alicense agreement. Any removal,reproduction, reverse engineering or otherunauthorized use of the software from thissystem in violation of the licenseagreement is strictly prohibited and maysubject you to legal action.

Read and follow instructions: Beforeusing your Windows Automotive- basedsystem, read and follow all instructions andsafety information provided in this enduser manual ("User's Guide"). Not followingprecautions found in this User's Guide canlead to an accident or other seriousconsequences.

Keep User's Guide in vehicle: When keptin the vehicle, the User's Guide will be aready reference for you and other usersunfamiliar with the WindowsAutomotive-based system. Please makecertain that before using the system forthe first time, all persons have access tothe User's Guide and read its instructionsand safety information carefully.

WARNING

Operating certain parts of thissystem while driving can distract

your attention away from the road, andpossibly cause an accident or otherserious consequences. Do not changesystem settings or enter data non-verbally(using your hands) while driving. Stop thevehicle in a safe and legal manner beforeattempting these operations. This isimportant since while setting up orchanging some functions you might berequired to distract your attention awayfrom the road and remove your hands fromthe wheel.

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General Operation

Voice Command Control: Functions withinthe Windows Automotive-based systemmay be accomplished using only voicecommands. Using voice commands whiledriving allows you to operate the systemwithout removing your hands from thewheel.

Prolonged Views of Screen: Do notaccess any function requiring a prolongedview of the screen while you are driving.Pull over in a safe and legal manner beforeattempting to access a function of thesystem requiring prolonged attention. Evenoccasional short scans to the screen maybe hazardous if your attention has beendiverted away from your driving task at acritical time.

Volume Setting: Do not raise the volumeexcessively. Keep the volume at a levelwhere you can still hear outside traffic andemergency signals while driving. Drivingwhile unable to hear these sounds couldcause an accident.

Use of Speech Recognition Functions:Speech recognition software is inherentlya statistical process which is subject toerrors. It is your responsibility to monitorany speech recognition functions includedin the system and address any errors.

Navigation Features: Any navigationfeatures included in the system areintended to provide turn by turninstructions to get you to a desireddestination. Please make certain allpersons using this system carefully readand follow instructions and safetyinformation fully.

Distraction Hazard: Any navigationfeatures may require manual (non-verbal)setup. Attempting to perform such set-upor insert data while driving can seriouslydistract your attention and could cause anaccident or other serious consequences.Stop the vehicle in a safe and legal mannerbefore attempting these operations.

Let Your Judgment Prevail: Anynavigation features are provided only asan aid. Make your driving decisions basedon your observations of local conditionsand existing traffic regulations. Any suchfeature is not a substitute for your personaljudgment. Any route suggestions madeby this system should never replace anylocal traffic regulations or your personaljudgment or knowledge of safe drivingpractices.

Route Safety: Do not follow the routesuggestions if doing so would result in anunsafe or illegal maneuver, if you wouldbe placed in an unsafe situation, or if youwould be directed into an area that youconsider unsafe. The driver is ultimatelyresponsible for the safe operation of thevehicle and therefore, must evaluatewhether it is safe to follow the suggesteddirections.

Potential Map Inaccuracy: Maps used bythis system may be inaccurate because ofchanges in roads, traffic controls or drivingconditions. Always use good judgmentand common sense when following thesuggested routes.

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Emergency Services: Do not rely on anynavigation features included in the systemto route you to emergency services. Asklocal authorities or an emergency servicesoperator for these locations. Not allemergency services such as police, firestations, hospitals and clinics are likely tobe contained in the map database for suchnavigation features.

TeleNav Software End User LicenseAgreement

Please read these terms and conditionscarefully before you use the TelenavSoftware. Your use of the TelenavSoftware indicates that you accept theseterms and conditions. If you do not acceptthese terms and conditions, do not breakthe seal of the package, launch, orotherwise use the Telenav Software.

These terms and conditions represent theagreement (“Agreement”) between youand Telenav, Inc. (“Telenav”) with respectto the Telenav Software (includingupgrades, modifications, or additionsthereto) (collectively “Telenav Software”).All references herein to “you” and “your”means you, your employees, agents, andcontractors, and any other entity on whosebehalf you accept these terms andconditions, all of whom shall also be boundby this Agreement. Additionally, all of youraccount information, as well as otherpayment and personal informationprovided by you to Telenav (directly orthrough the use of the Telenav Software,is subject to Telenav’s privacy policylocated at http://www.telenav.com.

Telenav may revise this Agreement andthe privacy policy at any time, with orwithout notice to you. You agree to visithttp://www.telenav.com from time to timeto review the then current version of thisAgreement and of the privacy policy.

1. Safe and Lawful Use

You acknowledge that devoting attentionto the Telenav Software may pose a riskof injury or death to you and others insituations that otherwise require yourundivided attention, and you thereforeagree to comply with the following whenusing the Telenav Software: (a) observeall traffic laws and otherwise drive safely;(b) use your own personal judgment whiledriving. If you feel that a route suggestedby the Telenav Software instructs you toperform an unsafe or illegal maneuver,places you in an unsafe situation, or directsyou into an area that you consider to beunsafe, do not follow such instructions; (c)do not input destinations, or otherwisemanipulate the Telenav Software, unlessyour vehicle is stationary and parked; (d)do not use the Telenav Software for anyillegal, unauthorized, unintended, unsafe,hazardous, or unlawful purposes, or in anymanner inconsistent with this Agreement;(e) arrange all GPS and wireless devicesand cables necessary for use of theTelenav Software in a secure manner inyour vehicle so that they will not interferewith your driving and will not prevent theoperation of any safety device (such as anairbag).

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You agree to indemnify and hold Telenavharmless against all claims resulting fromany dangerous or otherwise inappropriateuse of the Telenav Software in any movingvehicle, including as a result of your failureto comply with the directions above.

2. Account Information

You agree: (a) when registering theTelenav Software, to provide Telenav withtrue, accurate, current, and completeinformation about yourself, and (b) toinform Telenav promptly of any changesto such information, and to keep it true,accurate, current and complete.

3. Software License

Subject to your compliance with the termsof this Agreement, Telenav hereby grantsto you a personal, non-exclusive,non-transferable license (except asexpressly permitted below in connectionwith your permanent transfer of theTelenav Software license), without the rightto sublicense, to use the Telenav Software(in object code form only) in order toaccess and use the Telenav Software. Thislicense shall terminate upon anytermination or expiration of thisAgreement. You agree that you will usethe Telenav Software only for yourpersonal business or leisure purposes, andnot to provide commercial navigationservices to other parties.

3.1 License Limitations

You agree not to do any of the following:(a) reverse engineer, decompile,disassemble, translate, modify, alter orotherwise change the Telenav Softwareor any part thereof; (b) attempt to derivethe source code, audio library or structureof the Telenav Software without the priorexpress written consent of Telenav; (c)remove from the Telenav Software, oralter, any of Telenav’s or its suppliers’trademarks, trade names, logos, patent orcopyright notices, or other notices ormarkings; (d) distribute, sublicense orotherwise transfer the Telenav Softwareto others, except as part of yourpermanent transfer of the TelenavSoftware; or (e) use the Telenav Softwarein any manner that (i) infringes theintellectual property or proprietary rights,rights of publicity or privacy or other rightsof any party, (ii) violates any law, statute,ordinance or regulation, including but notlimited to laws and regulations related tospamming, privacy, consumer and childprotection, obscenity or defamation, or (iii)is harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing,tortuous, defamatory, vulgar, obscene,libelous, or otherwise objectionable; and(f) lease, rent out, or otherwise permitunauthorized access by third parties to theTelenav Software without advancedwritten permission of Telenav.

4. Disclaimers

To the fullest extent permissible pursuantto applicable law, in no event will Telenav,its licensors and suppliers, or agents oremployees of any of the foregoing, beliable for any decision made or actiontaken by you or anyone else in reliance

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on the information provided by theTelenav Software. Telenav also does notwarrant the accuracy of the map or otherdata used for the Telenav Software. Suchdata may not always reflect reality due to,among other things, road closures,construction, weather, new roads andother changing conditions. You areresponsible for the entire risk arising outof your use of the Telenav Software. Forexample but without limitation, you agreenot to rely on the Telenav Software forcritical navigation in areas where thewell-being or survival of you or others isdependent on the accuracy of navigation,as the maps or functionality of the TelenavSoftware are not intended to support suchhigh risk applications, especially in moreremote geographical areas.

TELENAV EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANDEXCLUDES ALL WARRANTIES INCONNECTION WITH THE TELENAVSOFTWARE, WHETHER STATUTORY,EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ALLWARRANTIES WHICH MAY ARISE FROMCOURSE OF DEALING, CUSTOM ORTRADE AND INCLUDING, BUT NOTLIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIESOF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR APARTICULAR PURPOSE ANDNON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTYRIGHTS WITH RESPECT TO THE TELENAVSOFTWARE. Certain jurisdictions do notpermit the disclaimer of certain warranties,so this limitation may not apply to you.

5. Limitation of Liability

TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED UNDERAPPLICABLE LAW, UNDER NOCIRCUMSTANCES SHALL TELENAV ORITS LICENSORS AND SUPPLIERS BELIABLE TO YOU OR TO ANY THIRDPARTY FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL OREXEMPLARY DAMAGES (INCLUDING INEACH CASE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,DAMAGES FOR THE INABILITY TO USETHE EQUIPMENT OR ACCESS DATA,LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF BUSINESS,LOSS OF PROFITS, BUSINESSINTERRUPTION OR THE LIKE) ARISINGOUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TOUSE THE TELENAV SOFTWARE, EVEN IFTELENAV HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THEPOSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

NOTWITHSTANDING ANY DAMAGESTHAT YOU MIGHT INCUR FOR ANYREASON WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING,WITHOUT LIMITATION, ALL DAMAGESREFERENCED HEREIN AND ALL DIRECTOR GENERAL DAMAGES IN CONTRACT,TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) OROTHERWISE), THE ENTIRE LIABILITY OFTELENAV AND OF ALL OF TELENAV’SSUPPLIERS SHALL BE LIMITED TO THEAMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU FORTHE TELENAV SOFTWARE. SOME STATESAND/OR JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOWTHE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OFINCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONSOR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TOYOU.

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6. Arbitration and Governing Law

You agree that any dispute, claim orcontroversy arising out of or relating to thisAgreement or the Telenav Software shallbe settled by independent arbitrationinvolving a neutral arbitrator andadministered by the American ArbitrationAssociation in the County of Santa Clara,California. The arbitrator shall apply theCommercial Arbitration Rules of theAmerican Arbitration Association, and thejudgment upon the award rendered by thearbitrator may be entered by any courthaving jurisdiction. Note that there is nojudge or jury in an arbitration proceedingand the decision of the arbitrator shall bebinding upon both parties. You expresslyagree to waive your right to a jury trial.

This Agreement and performancehereunder will be governed by andconstrued in accordance with the laws ofthe State of California, without giving effectto its conflict of laws provisions. To theextent judicial action is necessary inconnection with the binding arbitration,both Telenav and you agree to submit tothe exclusive jurisdiction of the courts ofthe County of Santa Clara, California. TheUnited Nations Convention on Contractsfor the International Sale of Goods shallnot apply.

7. Assignment

You may not resell, assign, or transfer thisAgreement or any of your rights orobligations, except in totality, inconnection with your permanent transferof the Telenav Software, and expresslyconditioned upon the new user of theTelenav Software agreeing to be boundby the terms and conditions of this

Agreement. Any such sale, assignment ortransfer that is not expressly permittedunder this paragraph will result inimmediate termination of this Agreement,without liability to Telenav, in which caseyou and all other parties shall immediatelycease all use of the Telenav Software.Notwithstanding the foregoing, Telenavmay assign this Agreement to any otherparty at any time without notice, providedthe assignee remains bound by thisAgreement.

8. Miscellaneous

8.1

This Agreement constitutes the entireagreement between Telenav and you withrespect to the subject matter hereof.

8.2

Except for the limited licenses expresslygranted in this Agreement, Telenav retainsall right, title and interest in and to theTelenav Software, including withoutlimitation all related intellectual propertyrights. No licenses or other rights whichare not expressly granted in thisAgreement are intended to, or shall be,granted or conferred by implication,statute, inducement, estoppel orotherwise, and Telenav and its suppliersand licensors hereby reserve all of theirrespective rights other than the licensesexplicitly granted in this Agreement.

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8.3

By using the Telenav Software, youconsent to receive from Telenav allcommunications, including notices,agreements, legally required disclosuresor other information in connection with theTelenav Software (collectively, “Notices”)electronically. Telenav may provide suchNotices by posting them on Telenav’sWebsite or by downloading such Noticesto your wireless device. If you desire towithdraw your consent to receive Noticeselectronically, you must discontinue youruse of the Telenav Software.

8.4

Telenav’s or your failure to requireperformance of any provision shall notaffect that party’s right to requireperformance at any time thereafter, norshall a waiver of any breach or default ofthis Agreement constitute a waiver of anysubsequent breach or default or a waiverof the provision itself.

8.5

If any provision herein is heldunenforceable, then such provision will bemodified to reflect the intention of theparties, and the remaining provisions ofthis Agreement will remain in full force andeffect.

8.6

The headings in this Agreement are forconvenience of reference only, will not bedeemed to be a part of this Agreement,and will not be referred to in connectionwith the construction or interpretation ofthis Agreement. As used in thisAgreement, the words “include” and“including,” and variations thereof, will notbe deemed to be terms of limitation, butrather will be deemed to be followed bythe words “without limitation”.

9. Other Vendors Terms and Conditions

The Telenav Software utilizes map andother data licensed to Telenav by thirdparty vendors for the benefit of you andother end users. This Agreement includesend-user terms applicable to thesecompanies (included at the end of thisAgreement), and thus your use of theTelenav Software is also subject to suchterms. You agree to comply with thefollowing additional terms and conditions,which are applicable to Telenav’s thirdparty vendor licensors:

End User License Agreement ForDistribution By HERE For NorthAmerica/APAC

The content provided (“Data”) is licensed,not sold. By opening this package, orinstalling, copying, or otherwise using theData, you agree to be bound by the termsof this agreement. If you do not agree tothe terms of this agreement, you are notpermitted to install, copy, use, resell ortransfer the Data. If you wish to reject theterms of this agreement, and have not

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installed, copied, or used the Data, youmust contact your retailer or HERE NorthAmerica, LLC (as defined below) withinthirty (30) days of purchase for a refund ofyour purchase price. To contact HERE,please visit www.here.com.

The Data is provided for your personal,internal use only and may not be resold.It is protected by copyright, and is subjectto the following terms (this “End UserLicense Agreement”) and conditions whichare agreed to by you, on the one hand,and HERE and its licensors (including theirlicensors and suppliers) on the other hand.For purposes of these terms, “HERE” shallmean (a) HERE North America, LLC withrespect to Data for the Americas and/orthe Asia Pacific region and (b) HEREEurope B.V. for Data for Europe, theMiddle East and/or Africa.

The Data includes certain information andrelated content provided under license toHERE from third parties and is subject tothe applicable supplier terms andcopyright notices set forth at the followingURL:http://corporate.navteq.com/supplier_terms.html.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

License Limitations on Use:

You agree that your license to use thisData is limited to and conditioned on usefor solely personal, noncommercialpurposes, and not for service bureau,timesharing or other similar purposes.Except as otherwise set forth herein, you

agree not to otherwise reproduce, copy,modify, decompile, disassemble or reverseengineer any portion of this Data, and maynot transfer or distribute it in any form, forany purpose, except to the extentpermitted by mandatory laws.

License Limitations on Transfer:

Your limited license does not allow transferor resale of the Data, except on thecondition that you may transfer the Dataand all accompanying materials on apermanent basis if: (a) you retain no copiesof the Data; (b) the recipient agrees to theterms of this End-User License Agreement;and (c) you transfer the Data in the exactsame form as you purchased it byphysically transferring the original media(e.g., the CD-ROM or DVD you purchased),all original packaging, all Manuals andother documentation. Specifically,Multi-disc sets may only be transferred orsold as a complete set as provided to youand not as a subset thereof.

Additional License Limitations:

Except where you have been specificallylicensed to do so by HERE in a separatewritten agreement, and without limitingthe preceding paragraph, your license isconditioned on use of the Data asprescribed in this agreement, and you maynot (a) use this Data with any products,systems, or applications installed orotherwise connected to or incommunication with vehicles capable ofvehicle navigation, positioning, dispatch,

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This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules and with RSS-210 of IndustryCanada. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmful interference, and(2) this device must accept anyinterference received, includinginterference that may cause undesiredoperation.

WARNING

Changes or modifications notexpressively approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void theuser's authority to operate the equipment.The term "IC" before the radio certificationnumber only signifies that Industry Canadatechnical specifications were met.

The antenna used for this transmitter mustnot be co-located or operating inconjunction with any other antenna ortransmitter.

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PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THE RISINGCOST OF VEHICLE REPAIRS WITH ALINCOLN EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN.

SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only)

Lincoln owners have discovered thepowerful protection of Lincoln ExtendedService Plan. It is the only extendedservice plan backed by Lincoln MotorCompany, and provides peace of mindprotection beyond the New VehicleLimited Warranty coverage.

Lincoln ESP Can Quickly Pay for Itself

One service bill – the cost of parts andlabor – can easily exceed the price of yourLincoln Extended Service Plan. WithLincoln ESP, you minimize your risk forunexpected repair bills and rising repaircosts.

Up to 1,000+ Covered VehicleComponents

There are four Extended Service Planswith different levels of coverage. Ask yourauthorized dealer for details.

1. PremiumCARE - Our mostcomprehensive coverage. With over1,000 covered components, this planis so complete that we generally onlydiscuss what’s not covered.

2. ExtraCARE - Covers 113 components,and includes many high-tech items.

3. BaseCARE - Covers 84 components.

4. PowertrainCARE - Covers 29 criticalcomponents.

Lincoln Extended Service Plan is honoredby all authorized Lincoln and Ford dealersin the U.S. and Canada. It is the onlyextended service plan authorized andbacked by Lincoln Motor Company.

That means you get:• Reliable, quality service at any Lincoln

or Ford dealership• Repairs performed by factory trained

technicians, using genuine parts

Rental Car Reimbursement

1st day Rental Benefit

You take advantage of replacementtransportation if your vehicle is at yourauthorized dealer for same day coveredrepairs.

Extended Rental Benefits

If your vehicle is kept overnight forcovered repairs, you are eligible for rentalcar coverage, including bumper to bumperwarranty repairs, and Field Service Actions.

Roadside Assistance

Exclusive 24/7 roadside assistance,including:

• Towing, flat-tire change and batteryjump starts

• Out of fuel and lock-out assistance• Travel expense reimbursement for

lodging, meals and rental car• Destination assistance for taxi, shuttle,

rental car coverage and emergencytransportation

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Transferable Coverage

If you sell your vehicle before your LincolnExtended Service Plan coverage expires,you can transfer any remaining coverageto the new owner. Whenever you sell yourvehicle, prospective buyers may have ahigher degree of confidence that vehiclewas properly maintained with Lincoln ESP,thereby improving resale value.

Avoid the Rising Cost of ProperlyMaintaining Your Vehicle!

Lincoln Extended Service Plan also offersa Premium Maintenance Plan that coversall scheduled maintenance, and selectitems that routinely wear out. Thecoverage is prepaid, so you never have toworry about affording your vehiclemaintenance. It covers regular checkups,routine inspections, preventive care andreplacement of select items that requireperiodic attention for normal wear:

• Windshield wiper blades• Spark plugs (except in California)• The clutch disc• Brake pads and linings• Shock absorbers• Belts and hoses• Diesel exhaust fluid replenishment

Interest Free Finance Options Available

Take advantage of our interest freeinstallment payment plan. Just a 10% downpayment will provide you with anaffordable, no interest, no fee paymentprogram allowing you all the security andbenefits Lincoln ESP has to offer whilepaying over time. You are pre-approvedwith no credit checks, no hassles! To learnmore, call our Lincoln ESP specialists at800-367-3377.

Complete the information below and mailto:

Ford ESPP.O. Box 8072Royal Oak, MI 48068-0039

SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)

You can get more protection for yourvehicle by purchasing a Lincoln ExtendedService Plan. Lincoln Extended ServicePlan is the only service contract backedby Lincoln Motor Company of Canada,Limited. Depending on the plan youpurchase, Lincoln Extended Service Planprovides benefits such as:

• Rental reimbursement• Coverage for certain maintenance and

wear items• Protection against repair costs after

your New Vehicle Limited WarrantyCoverage expires

• Roadside Assistance benefits

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There are several Lincoln ExtendedService Plans available in various time,distance and deductible combinations.Each plan is tailored to fit your own drivingneeds, including reimbursement for towingand rental. When you purchase LincolnExtended Service Plan, you receive addedpeace-of-mind protection throughoutCanada and the United States, providedby a network of participating authorizedLincoln Motor Company dealers.

Note: Repairs performed outside ofCanada and the United States are noteligible for Lincoln Extended Service Plancoverage.

This information is subject to change. Formore information, visit your local Lincolnof Canada dealer or www. Lincoln.ca tofind the Lincoln Extended Service Plan thatis right for you.

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GENERAL MAINTENANCEINFORMATION

Why Maintain Your Vehicle?

Carefully following the maintenanceschedule helps protect against majorrepair expenses resulting from neglect orinadequate maintenance and may help toincrease the value of your vehicle whenyou sell or trade it. Keep all receipts forcompleted maintenance with your vehicle.

We have established regular maintenanceintervals for your vehicle based uponrigorous testing. It is important that youhave your vehicle serviced at the propertimes. These intervals serve two purposes;one is to maintain the reliability of yourvehicle and the second is to keep yourcost of owning your vehicle down.

It is your responsibility to have allscheduled maintenance performed and tomake sure that the materials used meetthe specifications identified in this owner'smanual. See Capacities andSpecifications (page 306).

Failure to perform scheduled maintenanceinvalidates warranty coverage on partsaffected by the lack of maintenance.

Why Maintain Your Vehicle at YourDealership?

Factory-Trained Technicians

Service technicians participate in extensivefactory-sponsored certification training tohelp them become experts on theoperation of your vehicle. Ask yourdealership about the training andcertification their technicians havereceived.

Genuine Ford and Motorcraft®Replacement Parts

Dealerships stock Ford, Motorcraft andFord-authorized branded re-manufacturedreplacement parts. These parts meet orexceed our specifications. Parts installedat your dealership carry a nationwide24-month or unlimited mile (kilometer)parts and labor limited warranty.

If you do not use Ford authorized partsthey may not meet our specifications anddepending on the part, it could affectemissions compliance.

Convenience

Many dealerships have extended eveningand Saturday hours to make your servicevisit more convenient and they offer onestop shopping. They can perform anyservices that are required on your vehicle,from general maintenance to collisionrepairs.

Note: Not all dealers have extended hoursor body shops. Please contact your dealerfor details.

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Protecting Your Investment

Maintenance is an investment that paysdividends in the form of improvedreliability, durability and resale value. Tomaintain the proper performance of yourvehicle and its emission control systems,make sure you have scheduledmaintenance performed at the designatedintervals.

Your vehicle is equipped with theIntelligent Oil-Life Monitor system, whichdisplays a message in the informationdisplay at the proper oil change interval.This interval may be up to one year or10000 miles (16000 kilometers).

When ENGINE OIL CHANGE DUE or OILCHANGE REQUIRED appears in theinformation display, it is time for an oilchange. Make sure you perform the oilchange within two weeks or 500 miles(800 kilometers) of the ENGINE OILCHANGE DUE or OIL CHANGEREQUIRED message appearing. Makesure you reset the Intelligent Oil-LifeMonitor after each oil change.

If your information display resetsprematurely or becomes inoperative, youshould perform the oil change interval atsix months or 5000 miles (8000kilometers) from your last oil change.Never exceed one year or 10000 miles(16000 kilometers) between oil changeintervals.

Your vehicle is very sophisticated and builtwith multiple, complex, performancesystems. Every manufacturer developsthese systems using differentspecifications and performance features.That is why it is important to rely upon yourdealership to properly diagnose and repairyour vehicle.

Ford Motor Company has recommendedmaintenance intervals for various partsand component systems based uponengineering testing. Ford Motor Companyrelies upon this testing to determine themost appropriate mileage for replacementof oils and fluids to protect your vehicle atthe lowest overall cost to you andrecommends against maintenanceschedules that deviate from the scheduledmaintenance information.

We strongly recommend the use of onlygenuine Ford, Motorcraft orFord-authorized re-manufacturedreplacement parts engineered for yourvehicle.

Additives and Chemicals

This owner's manual and the FordWorkshop Manual list the recommendedadditives and chemicals for your vehicle.We do not recommend using chemicalsor additives not approved by us as part ofyour vehicle’s normal maintenance. Pleaseconsult your warranty information.

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Oils, Fluids and Flushing

In many cases, fluid discoloration is anormal operating characteristic and, byitself, does not necessarily indicate aconcern or that the fluid needs to bechanged. However, a qualified expert,such as the factory-trained technicians atyour dealership, should inspect discoloredfluids that also show signs of overheatingor foreign material contaminationimmediately.

Make sure to change your vehicle’s oilsand fluids at the specified intervals or inconjunction with a repair. Flushing is aviable way to change fluid for many vehiclesub-systems during scheduledmaintenance. It is critical that systems areflushed only with new fluid that is the sameas that required to fill and operate thesystem or using a Ford-approved flushingchemical.

Owner Checks and Services

Make sure you perform the following basicmaintenance checks and inspections everymonth or at six-month intervals.

Check every month

Engine oil level.

Function of all interior and exterior lights.

Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure.

Windshield washer fluid level.

Check every six months

Battery connections. Clean if necessary.

Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary.

Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.

Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.

Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary.

Parking brake for proper operation.

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Check every six months

Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.

Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and safety belt) for operation.

Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.

Multi-Point Inspection

In order to keep your vehicle running right,it is important to have the systems on yourvehicle checked regularly. This can helpidentify potential issues and prevent majorproblems. We recommend having thefollowing multi-point inspection performedat every scheduled maintenance intervalto help make sure your vehicle keepsrunning great.

Multi-Point inspection

Hazard warning system operationAccessory drive belt(s)

Horn operationBattery performance

Radiator, cooler, heater and air conditioninghoses

Engine air filter

Suspension components for leaks ordamage

Exhaust system

Steering and linkageExterior lamps operation

Tires (including spare) for wear and proper

pressure**

Fluid levels*

; fill if necessary

Windshield for cracks, chips or pitsFor oil and fluid leaks

Washer spray and wiper operationHalf-shaft dust boots*

Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission and window washer**

If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expirationUse By date on the canister. Replace as needed.

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Be sure to ask your dealership serviceadvisor or technician about the multi-pointvehicle inspection. It is a comprehensiveway to perform a thorough inspection ofyour vehicle. Your checklist gives youimmediate feedback on the overallcondition of your vehicle.

NORMAL SCHEDULEDMAINTENANCE

Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor®

Your vehicle is equipped with an IntelligentOil-Life Monitor that determines when youshould change the engine oil based onhow your vehicle is used. By using severalimportant factors in its calculations, themonitor helps reduce the cost of owningyour vehicle and reduces environmentalwaste at the same time.

This means you do not have to rememberto change the oil on a mileage-basedschedule. Your vehicle lets you knowwhen an oil change is due by displayingENGINE OIL CHANGE DUE or OILCHANGE REQUIRED in the informationdisplay.

The following table provides examples ofvehicle use and its impact on oil changeintervals. It is a guideline only. Actual oilchange intervals depend on severalfactors and generally decrease withseverity of use.

When to expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message

Vehicle use and exampleInterval

Normal

7500-10000 miles(12000-16000 km)

Normal commuting with highway drivingNo, or moderate, load or towingFlat to moderately hilly roadsNo extended idling

Severe

5000-7499 miles(8000-11999 km)

Moderate to heavy load or towingMountainous or off-road conditionsExtended idlingExtended hot or cold operation

Extreme3000-4999 miles(4800-7999 km) Maximum load or towing

Extreme hot or cold operation

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Maintenance Intervals

At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display*

Change engine oil and filter.**

Rotate the tires.

Perform a multi-point inspection (recommended).

Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level. Consult your dealer for requirements.

Inspect the brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and parking brake.

Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.

Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.

Inspect the rear axle and U-joints. Lubricate any areas with grease fittings (All-wheeldrive vehicles).

Inspect the half-shaft boots.

Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tire-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints. Lubricate any areas with grease fittings (All-wheel drive vehicles).

Inspect the tires, tire wear and measure the tread depth.

Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness ordrag.

*

Do not exceed one year or 10000 miles (16000 kilometers) between service intervals.**

Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See EngineOil Check (page 250).

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Other maintenance items 1

Replace cabin air filter.Every 20000 miles (32000km)

Replace engine air filter.Every 30000 miles (48000km)

Change engine coolant. 2At 100000 miles (160000

km)

Replace spark plugs.Every 100000 miles(160000 km)

Inspect accessory drive belt(s). 3

Change automatic transmission fluid.Every 150000 miles(240000 km)

Replace accessory drive belt(s). 4

1

Perform these maintenance items within 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the last engineoil and filter change. Do not exceed the designated distance for the interval.2

Initial replacement at six years or 100000 miles (160000 kilometers), then every threeyears or 50000 miles (80000 kilometers).3

After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.4

If not replaced within the last 100000 miles (160000 kilometers).

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SPECIAL OPERATINGCONDITIONS SCHEDULEDMAINTENANCE

If you operate your vehicle primarily in anyof the following conditions, you need toperform extra maintenance as indicated.If you operate your vehicle occasionallyunder any of these conditions, it is notnecessary to perform the extramaintenance. For specificrecommendations, see your dealershipservice advisor or technician.

Perform the services shown in thefollowing tables when specified or within3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the OILCHANGE REQUIRED message appearingin the information display.• Example 1: The OIL CHANGE

REQUIRED message comes on at28751 miles (46270 kilometers).Perform the 30000-mile (48000kilometer) automatic transmission fluidreplacement.

• Example 2: The OIL CHANGEREQUIRED message has not come on,but the odometer reads 30000 miles(48000 kilometers) (for example, theIntelligent Oil-Life Monitor was reset at25000 miles [40000 kilometers]).Perform the engine air filterreplacement.

Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier

Change engine oil and filter as indicated by informationdisplay and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-uled Maintenance chart.

As required

Inspect and lubricate U-joints.Inspect frequently, serviceas required

See axle maintenance items under Exceptions.Every 30000 miles (48000km)

Change automatic transmission fluid.

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Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use (suchas delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)

Change engine oil and filter as indicated by informationdisplay and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-uled Maintenance chart.

As required

Replace cabin air filter.Inspect frequently, serviceas required

Replace engine air filter.

Change automatic transmission fluid.Every 30000 miles (48000km)

Replace spark plugs.Every 60000 miles (96000km)

Operating in dusty or sandy conditions (such as unpaved or dusty roads)

Replace cabin air filter.Inspect frequently, serviceas required

Replace engine air filter.

Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormalnoise, wear, looseness or drag.

Every 5000 miles (8000 km)

Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure treaddepth.

Change engine oil and filter.*Every 5000 miles (8000 km)

or six monthsPerform multi-point inspection.

Change automatic transmission fluid.Every 30000 miles (48000km)

*

Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See EngineOil Check (page 250).

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Exclusive use of E85 (flex fuel vehicles only)

If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regularunleaded fuel.

Every oil change

Exceptions

There are some exceptions your NormalScheduled Maintenance:

California fuel filter replacement: If youregister your vehicle in California, theCalifornia Air Resources Board hasdetermined that the failure to perform thismaintenance item does not nullify theemission warranty or limit recall liabilitybefore the completion of your vehicle'suseful life. Ford Motor Company, however,urges you to have all recommendedmaintenance services performed at thespecified intervals and to record all vehicleservice.

Hot climate oil change intervals: Vehiclesoperating in the Middle East, North Africa,Sub-Saharan Africa or locations withsimilar climates using an AmericanPetroleum Institute (API) Certified forGasoline Engines (Certification mark) oilof SM or SN quality, the normal oil changeinterval is 5000 miles (8000 kilometers).

If the available API SM or SN oils are notavailable, then the oil change interval is3000 miles (4800 kilometers).

Engine air filter and cabin air filterreplacement: The life of the engine airfilter and cabin air filter is dependent onexposure to dusty and dirty conditions.Vehicles operated in these conditionsrequire frequent inspection andreplacement of the engine air filter andcabin air filter.

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AA/C

See: Climate Control.......................................116About This Manual........................................7

Protecting the Environment.............................7ABS

See: Brakes......................................................165ABS driving hints

See: Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes...........................................................165

Accessories...............................................390Exterior style...................................................390Interior style....................................................390Lifestyle............................................................390Peace of mind................................................390

AccessoriesSee: Replacement Parts

Recommendation.........................................12ACC

See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control..........183Active Park Assist......................................175

Automatic Steering into ParkingSpace............................................................176

Deactivating the Park Assist Feature.........177Troubleshooting the System........................177Using Active Park Assist...............................175

Adaptive Headlamps.................................80Adjusting the Headlamps.......................261

Horizontal Aim Adjustment.........................263Vertical Aim Adjustment...............................261

Adjusting the Steering Wheel.................70Power Tilt and Telescope Steering

Column...........................................................70AFS

See: Adaptive Headlamps.............................80Airbag Disposal...........................................47Air Conditioning

See: Climate Control.......................................116Alarm

See: Anti-Theft Alarm......................................68All-Wheel Drive..........................................159

Anti-Theft Alarm..........................................68Arming the Alarm.............................................68Disarming the Alarm.......................................68

Appendices...............................................392Audible Warnings and Indicators...........95

Headlamps On Warning Chime...................95Key in Ignition Warning Chime.....................95Keyless Warning Alert.....................................95Parking Brake On Warning Chime..............95

Audio Control...............................................71Seek, Next or Previous....................................71

Audio System.............................................313General Information.......................................313

Audio unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD.......................................................314

Autolamps.....................................................77Automatic Climate Control......................116Automatic High Beam Control................79

Activating the System.....................................80Manually Overriding the System.................80

Automatic Transmission..........................154Automatic Transmission Adaptive

Learning.......................................................158Brake-Shift Interlock Override.....................157If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or

Snow.............................................................158Push Button Shift Transmission..................154SelectShift Automatic™ Transmission........156

Automatic Transmission FluidCheck.......................................................2546F35/HF35 transmission.............................2546F50/6F55 Transmission............................255

Autowipers...................................................74Auxiliary Power Points.............................136

110 Volt AC Power Point................................13612 Volt DC Power Point.................................136Locations...........................................................136

AWDSee: All-Wheel Drive......................................159

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BBlind Spot Information System..............196

Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®) withCross Traffic Alert......................................196

Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood.......247

Booster Seats..............................................24Types of Booster Seats..................................25

Brake Fluid Check...................................258Brakes..........................................................165

General Information.......................................165Breaking-In................................................220Bulb Specification Chart........................263

CCabin Air Filter............................................118California Proposition 65............................11Capacities and Specifications..............306

Technical Specifications...............................310Car Wash

See: Cleaning the Exterior..........................267Center Console.........................................138Changing a Bulb......................................263

Lamp Assembly Condensation..................263Replacing Bulbs.............................................263

Changing a Fuse......................................244Fuses................................................................244

Changing a Road Wheel........................300Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly

Information...................................................301Stowing the flat tire.......................................304Tire Change Procedure...............................302

Changing the 12V Battery.....................259Changing the Engine Air Filter.............265

2.0L EcoBoost Engine..................................2653.7L Engine......................................................265

Changing the Wiper Blades...................261Checking MyKey System Status.............55Checking the Wiper Blades...................261

Child Restraint and Safety BeltMaintenance..............................................37

Child Safety...................................................14General Information..........................................14

Child Safety Locks.....................................28Left-Hand Side..................................................28Right-Hand Side...............................................28

Child Seat Positioning...............................26Cleaning Leather Seats...........................271Cleaning Products...................................267Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.....................271Cleaning the Engine...............................268Cleaning the Exterior..............................267

Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts...................268Exterior Chrome.............................................268Stripes or Graphics (if equipped)...............267Underbody......................................................268

Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens......................270

Cleaning the Interior...............................269Cleaning the Windows and Wiper

Blades......................................................269Clearing All MyKeys...................................54Climate........................................................377

Climate Control Voice Commands............379Climate Control..........................................116Collision Warning System.......................201

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION........................201Coolant Check

See: Engine Coolant Check.........................251Crash Sensors and Airbag

Indicator.....................................................46Creating a MyKey.......................................54

Programming/Changing ConfigurableSettings..........................................................54

Cruise Control.............................................72Principle of Operation...................................182Type 1..................................................................72Type 2.................................................................72

Cruise controlSee: Using Cruise Control............................182

Customer Assistance..............................227

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DData Recording..............................................9

Event Data Recording......................................10Service Data Recording....................................9

Daytime Running Lamps...........................79Direction Indicators.....................................81Drive Control.............................................203

LINCOLN DRIVE CONTROL.......................203Driver Alert.................................................190

Using Driver Alert...........................................190Driver and Passenger Airbags................40

Children and Airbags.......................................41Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating

Adjustment....................................................40Driver and Passenger Knee

Airbags.......................................................45Driving Aids................................................190Driving Hints.............................................220Driving Through Water...........................220DRL

See: Daytime Running Lamps.......................79

EEconomical Driving.................................220Electric Parking Brake.............................166

Applying the electric parking brake..........166Applying the electric parking brake when

the vehicle is moving................................166Battery With No Charge................................168Releasing the electric parking brake.........167

Emission Control System........................150On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)....................151Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)

Testing..........................................................152End User License Agreement..............392

SYNC® End User License Agreement(EULA)..........................................................392

Engine Block Heater................................142Using the Engine Block Heater...................143

Engine Coolant Check............................251Adding Engine Coolant.................................251Checking the Engine Coolant.....................251Recycled Engine Coolant............................253Severe Climates.............................................253What You Should Know About Fail-Safe

Cooling........................................................253Engine Immobilizer

See: Passive Anti-Theft System....................67Engine Oil Check.....................................250

Adding Engine Oil.........................................250Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L

EcoBoost™...............................................250Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.7L.......................250Engine Specifications.............................306

Drivebelt Routing...........................................306Entertainment............................................338

A/V Inputs........................................................357AM/FM Radio..................................................340Bluetooth Audio.............................................357Browsing Device Content...........................338CD.......................................................................351SD Card Slot and USB Port.........................352Sirius® Satellite Radio (If Activated)..........346Supported Media Players, Formats and

Metadata Information...............................356EPB

See: Electric Parking Brake.........................166Essential Towing Checks........................215

Before Towing a Trailer.................................216Hitches..............................................................215Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal

Watercraft (PWC)........................................216Safety Chains...................................................215Trailer Brakes...................................................215Trailer Lamps...................................................215When Towing a Trailer...................................216

Event Data RecordingSee: Data Recording..........................................9

Export Unique Options..............................13

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Extended Service Plan (ESP).................410SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)..............411SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only).........................410

Exterior Mirrors............................................84Auto-Dimming Feature...................................85Blind Spot Monitor...........................................86Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................85Heated Exterior Mirrors..................................85Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors.......................85Memory Mirrors................................................85Power Exterior Mirrors....................................84Power-Folding Mirrors....................................85Signal Indicator Mirrors..................................85

FFastening the Safety Belts.......................30

Rear Inflatable Safety Belt.............................33Safety Belt Extension Assembly...................34Safety Belt Locking Modes.............................31Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy.........31

Flat Tire InflationSee: Temporary Mobility Kit........................275

Floor Mats...................................................221Front Passenger Sensing System...........41Fuel and Refueling....................................144Fuel Consumption....................................149

Calculating Fuel Economy...........................150Filling the Tank................................................150

Fuel Filter...................................................259Fuel Quality................................................145

Choosing the Right Fuel...............................145Octane Recommendations..........................145

Fuel Shutoff...............................................223Fuses...........................................................234Fuse Specification Chart........................234

Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel.......241Power Distribution Box.................................234

GGarage Door Opener

See: Universal Garage Door Opener.........131Gauges..........................................................90

Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge...........91Fuel Gauge.........................................................91Information Display.........................................90

General Information on RadioFrequencies..............................................48Intelligent Access.............................................48

General Maintenance Information........413Multi-Point Inspection....................................416Owner Checks and Services.......................415Protecting Your Investment..........................414Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.........................413Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your

Dealership?..................................................413Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and

Canada....................................................230Getting the Services You Need............227

Away From Home..........................................227Global Opening and Closing...................84

Closing the Windows......................................84Opening the Windows....................................84

HHazard Warning Flashers......................223Headlamp Exit Delay.................................78Head Restraints..........................................121

Adjusting the Head Restraint......................122Tilting Head Restraints .................................123

Heated Seats..............................................127Rear Heated Seats.........................................128

Heated Steering Wheel.............................73Heated Windows and Mirrors.................118

Heated Exterior Mirror...................................118Heated Rear Window.....................................118

HeatingSee: Climate Control.......................................116

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Hill Start Assist...........................................168Using Hill Start Assist....................................168

Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate.......................................................117Cooling the Interior Quickly..........................118General Hints....................................................117Heating the Interior Quickly..........................118Recommended Settings for Cooling .........118Recommended Settings for Heating..........118Side Window Defogging in Cold

Weather.........................................................118Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock

Brakes.......................................................165Hood Lock

See: Opening and Closing the Hood.......247

IIn California (U.S. Only)...........................228Information Display Control.....................72

Cluster Display Control Features.................72Information Displays..................................96

General Information........................................96Information................................................365

911 Assist..........................................................373Alerts.................................................................373Calendar...........................................................373Sirius Travel Link............................................370SYNC Services (If Equipped, United States

Only).............................................................366Vehicle Health Report...................................376

Information Messages.............................100Active Park........................................................101Adaptive Cruise Control................................101AdvanceTrac™..................................................102Airbag................................................................102Alarm.................................................................102Automatic Engine Shutdown.......................102AWD...................................................................103Battery and Charging System.....................103Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic

Alert System................................................104Collision Warning System.............................104Doors and Locks.............................................105Driver Alert.......................................................105Fuel....................................................................105Hill Start Assist................................................106Keys and Intelligent Access........................106Lane Keeping System....................................107Maintenance....................................................108MyKey................................................................109Park Aid..............................................................110Park Brake.........................................................110Power Steering..................................................111Remote Start......................................................111Seats....................................................................111Starting System ...............................................112Tire Pressure Monitoring System................112Traction Control................................................113Transmission.....................................................113

Installing Child Seats..................................16Child Seats..........................................................16Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................16Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for

CHildren (LATCH).........................................21Using Tether Straps.........................................23

Instrument Cluster......................................90Instrument Lighting Dimmer....................78Interior Lamps..............................................81

Front Interior Lamp...........................................81Rear Interior Lamp...........................................82

Interior Luggage CompartmentRelease.......................................................65

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Interior Mirror...............................................86Auto-Dimming Mirror......................................86

Introduction....................................................7

JJump Starting the Vehicle.....................224

Connecting the Jumper Cables.................224Jump Starting.................................................225Preparing Your Vehicle................................224Removing the Jumper Cables....................225

KKeyless Entry...............................................63

SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRYKEYPAD..........................................................63

Keyless Starting.........................................139Ignition Modes.................................................139

Keys and Remote Controls......................48

LLane Keeping System...............................191

Switching the System On and Off..............192Lighting Control...........................................77

Headlamp Flasher............................................77High Beams........................................................77

Lighting..........................................................77Lincoln Credit................................................11Load Carrying...........................................206Load Limit..................................................206

Vehicle Loading - with and without aTrailer...........................................................206

Locking and Unlocking.............................58Activating Intelligent Access .......................59Autolock Feature.............................................60Auto Relock.......................................................60Battery Saver......................................................61Illuminated Entry................................................61Illuminated Exit..................................................61Luggage Compartment...................................61Power Decklid (If Equipped)..........................62Power Door Locks...........................................58Remote Control................................................58Smart Unlocks .................................................59

Locks.............................................................58Lug Nuts

See: Changing a Road Wheel....................300

MMaintenance.............................................246

General Information......................................246Media Hub..................................................315Memory Function......................................125

Easy Entry and Exit Function.......................126Linking a Pre-Set Position to your Remote

Control or Intelligent Access Key..........126Saving a Pre-Set Position.............................126

Message CenterSee: Information Displays..............................96

MirrorsSee: Heated Windows and Mirrors.............118See: Windows and Mirrors.............................83

Mobile Communications Equipment......13Moonroof......................................................87

Bounce-Back.....................................................88Opening and Closing the Moonroof...........88Retractable Panoramic Roof..........................88Venting the Moonroof.....................................88

Motorcraft Parts........................................306MyKey Troubleshooting............................55MyKey™..........................................................53

Principle of Operation.....................................53

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MyLincoln Touch™......................................317General Information.......................................317

NNavigation..................................................380

cityseekr...........................................................382Map Mode.......................................................385Navigation Map Updates.............................388Navigation Voice Commands.....................388Point of Interest (POI) Categories..............382Quick-touch Buttons.....................................387Setting a Destination.....................................381Setting Your Navigation Preferences.......383

Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........417Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor®..........................417Maintenance Intervals...................................418

OOil Change Indicator Reset....................251Oil Check

See: Engine Oil Check.................................250Opening and Closing the Hood...........247Ordering Additional Owner's

Literature.................................................232Obtaining a French Owner’s Manual.......232

Overhead Console...................................138

PParking Aid..................................................173

Front Sensing System....................................174Rear Sensing System.....................................173

Parking Aids................................................173Passive Anti-Theft System........................67

SecuriLock.........................................................67PATS

See: Passive Anti-Theft System....................67Perchlorate.....................................................11

Personal Safety System™..........................38How Does the Personal Safety System

Work?..............................................................38Phone..........................................................359

Making Calls....................................................361Pairing Subsequent Phones.......................360Pairing Your Phone for the First

Time..............................................................360Phone Menu Options....................................361Phone Settings...............................................363Phone Voice Commands.............................364Receiving Calls................................................361Text Messaging..............................................362

Post-Crash Alert System........................226Spinout Detection.........................................226

Power Door LocksSee: Locking and Unlocking.........................58

Power Seats...............................................123Multi-Contour Front Seats With Active

Motion (If Equipped)..................................124Power Lumbar.................................................124

Power Steering Fluid Check.................258Power Windows..........................................83

Accessory Delay...............................................84Bounce-Back.....................................................83One-Touch Down.............................................83One-Touch Up...................................................83Window Lock.....................................................83

RRear Seat Armrest....................................129

Armrest pass-through...................................129Rear Seats...................................................127Rear View Camera....................................179

Using the Rear View Camera System.......179Rear View Camera

See: Rear View Camera................................179Recommended Towing Weights...........214Refueling......................................................147

Easy Fuel™ Capless Fuel System................148

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Remote Control...........................................49Car Finder..........................................................50Intelligent Access Key.....................................49Remote Start.....................................................50Replacing the Battery.....................................49Sounding a Panic Alarm.................................50

Remote Start...............................................119Automatic Settings..........................................119Heated and Cooled Devices.......................120Last Settings....................................................120

Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............271Replacement Parts

Recommendation.....................................12Collision Repairs................................................12Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical

Repairs............................................................12Warranty on Replacement Parts....................12

Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl........................................................52

Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly)..........................................................233

Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.Only).........................................................232

Roadside Assistance...............................222Vehicles Sold In Canada: Getting Roadside

Assistance..................................................222Vehicles Sold In Canada: Using Roadside

Assistance...................................................223Vehicles Sold In the United States: Getting

Roadside Assistance................................222Vehicles Sold In the United States: Using

Roadside Assistance................................222Roadside Emergencies..........................222Running-In

See: Breaking-In............................................220Running Out of Fuel.................................145

Refilling With a Portable FuelContainer......................................................146

SSafety Belt Height Adjustment................34

Safety Belt Minder......................................35Belt-Minder™......................................................35

Safety Belts..................................................29Principle of Operation.....................................29

Safety Belt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime..........................................................35Conditions of operation.................................35

Safety Precautions....................................144Scheduled Maintenance Record.........423Scheduled Maintenance.........................413Seats.............................................................121Security.........................................................67Settings.......................................................327

Clock.................................................................327Display..............................................................328Settings............................................................330Sound...............................................................329Vehicle..............................................................329

Side Airbags.................................................43Side Curtain Airbags..................................45Sitting in the Correct Position.................121Snow Chains

See: Using Snow Chains.............................296Special Notices............................................12

New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................12Special Instructions..........................................12

Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance...........................................420Exceptions.......................................................422

Speed ControlSee: Cruise Control........................................182

Stability Control..........................................171Principle of Operation.....................................171

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Starting a Gasoline Engine.....................140Automatic Engine Shutdown........................141Failure to Start..................................................141Fast Restart......................................................140Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes..............142Important Ventilating Information...............142Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is

Moving..........................................................142Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is

Stationary.....................................................142Starting and Stopping the Engine........139

General Information.......................................139Steering......................................................200

Electric Power Steering...............................200Steering Wheel...........................................70Storage Compartments...........................138Sunroof

See: Moonroof..................................................87Sun Shades..................................................87Sun Visors.....................................................87

Illuminated Vanity Mirror................................87Supplementary Restraints System.........39

Principle of Operation.....................................39Symbols Glossary..........................................7

TTechnical Specifications

See: Capacities and Specifications..........306Temporary Mobility Kit............................275

First Stage: Reinflating the Tire with SealingCompound and Air....................................277

General Information......................................276Second Stage: Checking Tire

Pressure......................................................279Tips for Use of the Kit...................................276What to do after the Tire has been

Sealed..........................................................279What to do when a Tire Is Punctured.......277

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only).....................229

Tire Care.....................................................281Glossary of Tire Terminology.....................283Information About Uniform Tire Quality

Grading........................................................282Information Contained on the Tire

Sidewall.......................................................284Temperature A B C........................................283Traction AA A B C..........................................282Treadwear.......................................................282

Tire Inflation When PuncturedSee: Temporary Mobility Kit........................275

Tire Pressure Monitoring System........296Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure

Monitoring System....................................297Understanding Your Tire Pressure

Monitoring System ..................................298Tire Repair Kit

See: Temporary Mobility Kit........................275Tires

See: Wheels and Tires.................................275Towing a Trailer.........................................213

Load Placement..............................................213Towing the Vehicle on Four

Wheels......................................................218Emergency Towing........................................218Recreational Towing......................................218

Towing..........................................................213Traction Control.........................................170

Principle of Operation...................................170Transmission Code Designation..........309Transmission..............................................154Transmission

See: Transmission...........................................154Transporting the Vehicle.........................217

UUnder Hood Overview - 2.0L

EcoBoost™...............................................248Under Hood Overview - 3.7L................249Universal Garage Door Opener.............131

HomeLink Wireless Control System...........131

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Using Adaptive Cruise Control..............183Blocked Sensor...............................................188Changing the Set Speed..............................186Detection Issues.............................................187Disengaging the System..............................186Following a Vehicle........................................184Hilly Condition Usage....................................187Low Speed Automatic Cancellation..........187Overriding the System..................................186Resuming the Set Speed..............................187Setting a Speed..............................................184Setting the Gap Distance.............................185Switching the System Off.............................187Switching the System On.............................183Switching to Normal Cruise Control..........189System Not Available....................................188

Using All-Wheel Drive..............................159Driving In Special Conditions With

All-Wheel Drive (AWD)..............................160Using Cruise Control................................182

Switching Cruise Control Off.......................183Switching Cruise Control On.......................182

Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems......................................................55

Using Snow Chains.................................296Using Stability Control.............................172

AdvanceTrac® .................................................172Using Traction Control.............................170

Switching the System Off Using aSwitch............................................................170

Switching the System Off Using theInformation Display Controls...................170

System Indicator Lights andMessages.....................................................170

Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only).......................230

VVehicle Care..............................................267

General Information......................................267Vehicle Certification Label....................309

Vehicle Identification Number..............308Vehicle Storage........................................272

Battery..............................................................273Body..................................................................272Brakes...............................................................273Cooling system...............................................273Engine...............................................................273Fuel system.....................................................273General.............................................................272Miscellaneous.................................................273Removing Vehicle From Storage...............273Tires...................................................................273

Ventilated Seats........................................129Heated and ventilated seat air filter

replacement (if equipped).......................129Ventilation

See: Climate Control.......................................116VIN

See: Vehicle Identification Number..........308Voice Control...............................................72

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WWarning Lamps and Indicators...............92

Adaptive Cruise Control.................................92Anti-Lock Braking System..............................92Battery................................................................92Blind Spot Monitor...........................................92Brake System....................................................92Cruise Control...................................................93Direction Indicator...........................................93Door Ajar............................................................93Electric Park Brake..........................................93Engine Coolant Temperature........................93Engine Oil...........................................................93Fasten Safety Belt............................................93Front Airbag.......................................................93Heads Up Display............................................93High Beam.........................................................94Hood Ajar...........................................................94Low Fuel Level..................................................94Low Tire Pressure Warning...........................94Low Washer Fluid.............................................94Parking Lamps..................................................94Powertrain Fault...............................................94Service Engine Soon.......................................94Stability Control................................................95Stability Control Off.........................................95Trunk Ajar...........................................................95

Washer Fluid Check................................258Washers

See: Cleaning the Exterior..........................267See: Wipers and Washers..............................74

Waxing........................................................268Wheel Nuts

See: Changing a Road Wheel....................300Wheels and Tires.....................................275

Technical Specifications..............................305Windows and Mirrors................................83Windshield Washers..................................75Windshield Wipers......................................74

Intermittent Wipe..............................................74Speed Dependent Wipers.............................74

Wipers and Washers..................................74

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