Ford 2013 Flex v.4- Manuals

Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description Heated rearwindow Interiorluggagecompartmentrelease Jack Lightingcontrol Low tirepressurewarning Maintaincorrect fluidlevel Panic alarm Parking aidsystem Parkingbrake system Powersteering fluid Powerwindowsfront andrear Powerwindowlockout Serv...

Note: Including to the extent that any law pertaining to EventData Recorders applies to SYNC® or its features, please note thefollowing: Once 911 Assist (if equipped) is enabled (set ON), 911Assist may, through any paired and connected cell phone, discloseto emergency services that the vehicle has b...

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SPECIAL NOTICES New Vehicle Limited Warranty For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered byyour vehicle’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty, see the warrantyinformation that is provided to you along with your owner’s manual. Special Instructions For your added safety, your vehic...

GENERAL INFORMATION See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safetyrestraints for children. WARNING: Always make sure your child is secured properly in a device that is appropriate for their height, age and weight. Child safety restraints must be bought separately from your v...

Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children Child size, height, weight, or age Recommendedrestraint type Infants ortoddlers Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) orless (generally age four or younger). Use a child safetyseat (sometimescalled an infantcarrier, convertibleseat, or toddler seat). Smal...

Note: The child seat must rest tightly against the vehicle seat upon which it is installed. It may be necessary to lift or remove the headrestraint. See the Seats chapter for information on head restraints. BOOSTER SEATS WARNING: Never place, or allow a child to place, the shoulder belt under a chil...

Types of Booster Seats • Backless booster seats If your backless booster seat has a removable shield, remove the shield.If a vehicle seating position has a low seat back or no head restraint, abackless booster seat may place your child’s head (as measured at thetops of the ears) above the top of the...

If the booster seat slides on the vehicle seat upon which it is being used,placing a rubberized mesh sold as shelf or carpet liner under the boosterseat may improve this condition. Do not introduce any item thicker thanthis under the booster seat. Check with the booster seat manufacturer’sinstructio...

Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) WARNING: Never attach two child safety seats to the same anchor. In a crash, one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two child safety seat attachments and may break, causing serious injuryor death. WARNING: Depending on where you secure a chil...

• Second-row bench seats andthird-row passenger side The LATCH anchors are located atthe rear section of the rear seatbetween the cushion and seatback below the symbols as shown.Follow the child seat manufacturer’sinstructions to properly install a childseat with LATCH attachments. Follow the instru...

The tether strap anchors in your vehicle are in the following positions(shown from top view): • Second row bucket seats andthird-row passenger side • Second row bench seats andthird-row passenger side Perform the following steps to install a child safety seat with tether anchors: Note: If you instal...

• Third-row seat Note: The cargo tie-downs at the rear edge of the floor are not tether anchors. 3. Clip the tether hook to the anchor as shown. The tether hook may betwisted 1/2 turn to improve installation. If the tether strap is clipped incorrectly, the child safety seat may not beretained proper...

CHILD SAFETY LOCKS The childproof locks are located on the rear edge of each rear door andmust be set separately for each door. Setting the lock for one door willnot automatically set the lock for both doors. • Insert the key and turn to thelock position (key horizontal) toengage the childproof lock...

PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seat back upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit where they can be properly restrained. WARNING: Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while t...

FASTENING THE SAFETY BELTS The front outboard and rear safety restraints in your vehicle arecombination lap and shoulder belts. 1. Insert the belt tongue into theproper buckle (the buckle closest tothe direction the tongue is comingfrom) until you hear a snap and feelit latch. Make sure the tongue i...

Pregnant women should alwayswear their safety belts. The lap beltportion of a combination lap andshoulder belt should be positionedlow across the hips below the bellyand worn as tight as comfort willallow. The shoulder belt should bepositioned to cross the middle ofthe shoulder and the center of the...

Automatic Locking Mode In this mode, the shoulder belt or lap belt is automatically pre-locked.The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder or lap belt.The automatic locking mode is not available on the driver safety belt. When to Use the Automatic Locking Mode This mode should be...

Note: The driver and front passenger Belt-Minder are deactivated and activated independently. When deactivating or activating one seatingposition, do not buckle the other position as this will terminate theprocess. Read Steps 1 - 5 thoroughly before proceeding with the programmingprocedure. Note: If...

REAR INFLATABLE SAFETY BELT (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the rear inflatable safety belt. Note: The rear inflatable safety belts are compatible with most infant and child safety car seats and belt positioning booster seats whenproperly installed. This is becaus...

• During a crash of sufficient force, the inflatablebelt will inflate from inside the webbing. • The fully inflated belt’s increased diameter moreeffectively holds the occupant in the appropriateseating position, and spreads crash forces overmore area of the body than regular safety belts.This helps...

CHILD RESTRAINT AND SAFETY BELT MAINTENANCE Inspect the vehicle safety belts and child safety seat systems periodicallyto make sure they work properly and are not damaged. Inspect thevehicle and child seat safety belts to make sure there are no nicks, tearsor cuts. Replace if necessary. All vehicle ...

PERSONAL SAFETY SYSTEM™ The Personal Safety System provides an improved overall level of frontalcrash protection to front seat occupants and is designed to help furtherreduce the risk of airbag-related injuries. The system is able to analyzedifferent occupant conditions and crash severity before act...

The airbags are a supplemental restraint system and are designed towork with the safety belts to help protect the driver and right frontpassenger from certain upper body injuries. Airbags do not inflate slowly;there is a risk of injury from a deploying airbag. Note: You will hear a loud bang and see...

WARNING: Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. Never place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active airbag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move theseat all the way back. The driver and front passengerairbags will deploy during significantfrontal an...

WARNING: To reduce the risk of possible serious injury: Do not stow objects in seat back map pocket or hang objects off seat back if a child is in the front passenger seat.Do not place objects underneath the front passenger seat or betweenthe seat and the center console.Check the passenger airbag of...

• Wait at least two minutes and verify that the airbag readiness light inthe instrument cluster is no longer illuminated. • If the airbag readiness light in the instrument cluster remainsilluminated, this may or may not be a problem due to the frontpassenger sensing system. Do not attempt to repair ...

The side airbags are located on the outboard side of the seat backs ofthe front seats. In certain sideways crashes, the airbag on the sideaffected by the crash will be inflated. The airbag was designed to inflatebetween the door panel and occupant to further enhance the protectionprovided occupants ...

The system consists of: • safety canopy curtain airbagsfitted above the trim panels overthe front and rear side windowsidentified by a label or wordingon the headliner or roof-pillartrim. • a flexible headliner which opensabove the side doors to allow aircurtain deployment. • crash sensors and monit...

• The design of the side airbags is to inflate in certain side impactcrashes. Side airbags may activate in other types of crashes if thevehicle experiences sufficient sideways motion or deformation. • The design of the Safety Canopy is to inflate in certain side impactcrashes or rollover events. The...

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION The remote control allows you to: • remotely lock or unlock the vehicle doors • remotely open the power liftgate (if equipped) • remotely start or stop the engine (if equipped) • arm and disarm the anti-theft system (if equipped) • activate the panic alarm Intelligent Access (...

Note: Make sure your vehicle is locked before leaving it unattended. Note: If you are in range, the remote control will operate if you press any button unintentionally. Intelligent Access (If Equipped) The system uses a radio frequency signal to communicate with yourvehicle and authorize your vehicl...

Intelligent Access Key (If Equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped withtwo intelligent access keys whichoperate the power locks and theremote start system. The key mustbe in the vehicle to activate thepush button start system. The key also contains a removablemechanical key blade that youcan use to u...

Car Finder Press the button twice within three seconds. The horn willsound and the turn signals will flash. We recommend you usethis method to locate your vehicle, rather than using the panic alarm. Sounding a Panic Alarm Press the button to activate the alarm. Press the button againor switch the ig...

Turning the Vehicle Off After Remote Starting Press the button once. The parking lamps will turn off. You may have to be closer to your vehicle than when starting due toground reflection and the added noise of the running vehicle. You can disable or enable the remote start system through theinformat...

PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION MyKey allows you to program keys with restricted driving modes topromote good driving habits. All but one of the keys programmed to thevehicle can be activated with these restricted modes. Any keys that have not been programmed are referred to asadministrator keys or admin ke...

• Vehicle speed minders of 45, 55 or 65 mph (75, 90 or 105 km/h). Onceyou select a speed, it will be shown in the display, followed by anaudible tone when the preselected vehicle speed is exceeded. • Audio system maximum volume of 45%. A message will be shown inthe display when you attempt to exceed...

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING You can use the power door lock control or the remote control to lockand unlock your vehicle. Power Door Locks The power door lock control is located on the driver and front passengerdoor panels. A. Unlock B. Lock Remote Control You can use the remote control anytime the vehicl...

Note: If any door or the luggage compartment is open, or if the hood is open on vehicles with an anti-theft alarm or remote start, the hornsounds twice and the lamps will not flash. Activating Intelligent Access (If Equipped) The intelligent access key must be within 3 feet (1 meter) of yourvehicle....

Deactivating or Activating Note: You can activate or deactivate the autolock and autounlock features independently of each other. You can activate or deactivate these features: • through an authorized dealer • using the information display (if equipped with this feature). Illuminated Entry The inter...

WARNING: Keep keys out of the reach of children. Do not allow children to operate the power liftgate, or to play near to an open or moving power liftgate. Note: Cycling the ignition while the liftgate is power closing and is near the latch may cause the liftgate to reverse to full open position. Mak...

To open with the outside liftgatecontrol button: 1. Unlock the liftgate with the remotecontrol or power door unlock control.If the intelligent access transmitter(if equipped) is within 3 feet(1 meter) of the liftgate, the liftgatewill unlock when you press theliftgate release button. 2. Press the co...

Resetting the Power Liftgate The liftgate may not operate properly and may need to be reset if any ofthese conditions occur: • a low voltage or dead battery • disconnected battery • the liftgate is manually closed and left ajar (unlatched) To reset the power liftgate: 1. Disconnect the battery for 2...

Programming a Personal Entry Code To create your own personal entry code: 1. Enter the factory-set code. 2. Press the 1 • 2 on the keypad within five seconds. 3. Enter your personal 5-digit code. You must enter each number withinfive seconds of each other. 4. For memory recall feature, enter the six...

Anti-Scan Feature The keypad will go into an anti-scan mode if you enter the wrong codeseven times (35 consecutive button presses). This mode disables thekeypad for one minute and the keypad lamp will flash. The anti-scan feature will turn off after: • one minute of keypad inactivity • pressing the ...

ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL WARNING: Do not adjust the steering wheel when your vehicle is moving. Note: Make sure that you are sitting in the correct position. See Sitting in the Correct Position in the Seats chapter. 1. Unlock the steering column. 2. Adjust the steering wheel to thedesired positi...

AUDIO CONTROL SEEK: Press to select the next or previous stored preset or track.Press and hold to select the next orprevious frequency or seek througha track. MEDIA: Press repeatedly to scroll through available audio modes. MUTE: Press to silence the radio. VOL (Volume): Press to increase or decreas...

CRUISE CONTROL Type 1 Type 2 See the Cruise Control chapter for information on this feature. SET RES CNCL ON OFF GAP 90 Steering Wheel 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012USA (fus)

INFORMATION DISPLAY CONTROL Refer to the Information Displays chapter for more information. Cluster Display Control Features If equipped with: MyFord system: This control functions the same as the centercontrol on the faceplate. Refer to MyFord system in the Audio Systems chapter. MyFord Touch: Use ...

ADJUSTABLE PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with feet on the pedals while the vehicle is moving. The control is located on the left side of the steering column. Press andhold the appropriate control to move the pedals. A. Farther B. Closer The pedal position...

WINDSHIELD WIPERS Note: Fully defrost the windshield in icy conditions before turning on the windshield wipers. Rotate the end of the control awayfrom you to increase the speed ofthe wipers. Rotate toward you todecrease the speed of the wipers. Speed-dependent Wipers (If Equipped) When your vehicle ...

LIGHTING CONTROL A. Off B. Parking lamps, instrument panellamps, license plate lamps and taillamps C. Headlamps High Beams • Push the lever toward theinstrument panel to activate. • Push the lever toward theinstrument panel again or pullthe lever towards you todeactivate. Headlamp Flasher • Pull tow...

AUTOLAMPS (If equipped) WARNING: In severe weather conditions, it may be necessary to switch your headlamps on manually. Note: If the vehicle is equipped with autolamps, it will have the windshield wiper rainlamp feature. When the windshield wipers are turned to low- or high-speed wiping during dayl...

3. Turn the lighting control to the off position. 4. Turn the ignition on. 5. Turn the ignition off. 6. Turn the lighting control to the autolamp position. The headlamps andparking lamps will turn on. 7. Turn the lighting control to the off position when the desired delaytime has been reached. The h...

FRONT FOG LAMPS The fog lamps can be turned onwhen the lighting control is pulledtoward you and in the headlamps,parking lamps or autolampspositions. The fog lamps will not operatewhen the high beams are active. DIRECTION INDICATORS • Push down to activate the leftturn signal. • Push up to activate ...

INTERIOR LAMPS Front map lamps The map lamps are located on theoverhead console. Press the lens ofeach map lamp to turn on the lamps.The map lamps also turn on when: • any door is opened. • the instrument panel dimmerswitch is rotated up, past thedetent, until the courtesy lampscome on. • the remote...

POWER WINDOWS WARNING: Do not leave children unattended in your vehicle and do not let children play with the power windows. They may seriously injure themselves. WARNING: When closing the power windows, you should verify they are free of obstructions and make sure that children and pets are not in ...

Overriding the Bounce-Back Feature WARNING: When you override the bounce-back feature the window will not reverse if it detects an obstacle. Take care when closing the windows to avoid personal injury or damage to your vehicle. Pull up the window switch and hold within two seconds of the windowreach...

A. Left mirror B. Off C. Right mirror To adjust your mirrors: 1. Select the mirror you want to adjust. 2. Move the control in the direction you want to tilt the mirror. 3. Return the control to the center position to lock mirrors in place. Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors Push the mirror toward the door w...

Memory Mirrors (If Equipped) You can save and recall the mirror positions through the memoryfunction. See Memory function in the Seats chapter. Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors (If Equipped) WARNING: Objects in the blind spot mirror are closer than they appear. Blind spot mirrors have an integrated con...

INTERIOR MIRROR WARNING: Do not adjust the mirror when your vehicle is moving. Note: Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or other petroleum or ammonia based cleaning products. You can adjust the interior mirror to your preference. Some mirrors alsohave a second...

GAUGES Type 1 Cluster shown in standard measure – metric clusters similar. A. Tachometer B. Information display. See Information displays for more information. C. Speedometer D. Fuel gauge Fuel gauge Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank (when theignition is on). The fuel ga...

Type 2 Cluster shown in standard measure – metric clusters similar. A. Information display. See Information displays for more information. B. Speedometer C. Infotainment display. See MyFord Touch™ for more information. WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS There indicators can alert you to a vehicle conditio...

• Engaged (green light): Illuminates when the adaptive cruise controlsystem is engaged. Turns off when the speed control system isdisengaged. Stability Control System Displays when the AdvanceTrac®/Traction control is active. Ifthe light remains on, have the system serviced immediately. Stability Co...

Heads up display (if equipped) A red beam of lights will illuminate on the windshield in certaininstances when using adaptive cruise control and/or thecollision warning system. It will also illuminate momentarily when you start your vehicle to make sure the display works. High beams Illuminates when...

Powertrain malfunction/reduced power (RTT) Illuminates when a powertrain or an AWD fault has beendetected. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Safety belt Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. A Belt-Minder® chimewill also sound to remind you to fasten your safety belt. Service eng...

GENERAL INFORMATION WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device or feature that maytake their focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safeoperation of the ...

Fuel Economy Distance to E Inst Fuel Econ Average Fuel †See Trip and fuel economy computer later in this section for more information. Information MyKey® Distance (if key is programmed) — Distance traveled when aprogrammed key is in use. MyKey® Information — Number of MyKeys and admin keysprogrammed...

Settings Convenience AutolampDelay Off or number of seconds Compass Display Calibrate (ifequipped) Hold OK to Calibrate Zone (1–15) DTECalculation Normal or Towing Easy Entry/Exit Locks Autolock Autounlock RemoteUnlock All Doors or Driver First Oil life Reset Set XXX% PowerLiftgate Switch Enabled or...

TRIP AND FUEL ECONOMY COMPUTER Resetting the Trip Computer Press and hold OK on the current screen to reset the respective trip,distance, time and fuel information. Odometer Registers the total accumulated distance for the lifetime of the vehicle.This value cannot be reset. Trip Odometer Registers t...

Determine which magnetic zone youare in for your geographic locationby referring to the zone map. Information Messages See Information Messages later in this chapter for more information. Information Display Controls (Type 2) • Press the up and down arrowbuttons to scroll through andhighlight the op...

Fuel Economy Use the left/right arrow buttons to choose the desired fueleconomy display. Fuel Economy Inst Fuel Economy XX. Min Fuel History Instantaneous fuel usage X †Fuel usage over a 5, 10, or30 minute time span X Total odometer (lower left corner) Press and hold OK to reset the currently displa...

Vehicle Autolamp Delay Off or number of seconds Easy Entry/Exit On / Off DTE Calculation Normal / Towing Locks Autolock On / Off Autounlock On / Off Remote Unlocking All doors / Driver’s door Oil Life Reset Set to XXX % Power Liftgate Enable / Disable Remote Start Climate Control(using this featurea...

INFORMATION MESSAGES Note: Depending on the vehicle options equipped with your vehicle, not all of the messages will display or be available. Certain messages may beabbreviated or shortened depending upon which cluster type you have. Press the OK button toacknowledge and remove somemessages from the...

Alarm/Security Messages Action / Description To Stop Alarm, StartVehicle Displayed when the perimeter alarm system isarmed and the vehicle is entered using the keyon the driver’s side door. In order to preventthe perimeter alarm system from triggering,the ignition must be turned to start or onbefore...

Battery and Charging System Messages Action / Description Check ChargingSystem Displayed when the charging system needsservicing. If the warning stays on or continuesto come on, contact your authorized dealer assoon as possible. Turn Power Off toSave Battery Displayed when the battery managementsyst...

BLIS® Messages Action / Description Cross Traffic SystemFault Displayed when a fault with the cross trafficalert system has occurred. Contact yourauthorized dealer as soon as possible. Vehicle ComingFrom X Displayed when the blind spot informationsystem with cross traffic alert (CTA) system isoperat...

Collision Warning System Messages Action / Description Collision WarningMalfunction Displayed when there is a system malfunctionwith the collision warning system. The systemwill be disabled. Contact your authorizeddealer as soon as possible. Collision WarningDisplay Fault Displayed when there is a s...

Maintenance Messages Action / Description LOW Engine OilPressure Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible,turn off the engine. Check the oil level. If thewarning stays on or continues to come on withyour engine running, contact your authorizeddealer as soon as possible. Change Engine OilSoon Disp...

MyKey® Messages Action / Description Vehicle Near MyKeyTop Speed Displayed when a MyKey® is in use and theMyKey speed limit is on and the vehicle speedis near the selected top speed. Check Speed DriveSafely Displayed when a MyKey® is in use and theoptional setting is on and the vehicle exceedsa pres...

Tire Messages Action / Description Low Tire Pressure Displays when one or more tires on yourvehicle have low tire pressure. Tire Pressure MonitorFault Displays when the tire pressure monitoringsystem is malfunctioning. If the warning stayson or continues to come on, contact yourauthorized dealer. Ti...

GENERAL INFORMATION Radio Frequencies and Reception Factors AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and TelecommunicationsCommission (CRTC). Those frequencies are: AM: 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz FM: 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz Radio reception...

MP3 Track and Folder Structure Audio systems capable of recognizing and playing MP3 individual tracksand folder structures work as follows: • There are two different modes for MP3 disc playback: MP3 trackmode (system default) and MP3 folder mode. • MP3 track mode ignores any folder structure on the ...

MyFord® SYSTEM WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, crash and injury. We strongly recommend that you use extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus offthe road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of yourvehicle. We recommend agai...

C. Memory presets: • In radio mode, store your favorite radio stations. To store a radiostation, tune to the station, then press and hold a preset button untilsound returns. • In CD mode, press one of these buttons to select a track. D. Function buttons: Select different functions of the audio syste...

M. PHONE: Press this button to access the phone features of the SYNC system. See the SYNC chapter for more information. N. AUX: Press this button to access your auxiliary input jack or switch between devices you plug into the input jack or USB port. See Auxiliary input jack later in this chapter. O....

SIRIUS Scan Select for a brief sampling of all availablechannels. Show ESN Select to view your satellite radio electronicserial number (ESN). You need this numberwhen communicating with Sirius to activate,modify or track your account. Channel Guide Select to view available satellite radiochannels. P...

AM/FM/CD SONY® AUDIO SYSTEM WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, crash and injury. We strongly recommend that you use extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus offthe road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of yourvehicle. We r...

A. Eject: Press this button to eject a CD. B. CD Slot: Insert a CD. C. TUNE + and TUNE - : • In radio mode, press these buttons to manually search through theradio frequency band. • In Sirius mode, press these buttons to find the next or previousavailable satellite radio station. D. Volume and Power...

SATELLITE RADIO INFORMATION (IF EQUIPPED) Satellite Radio Channels Sirius broadcasts a variety of music, news, sports, weather, traffic andentertainment satellite radio channels. For more information and acomplete list of Sirius satellite radio channels, visit www.siriusxm.com inthe United States, w...

Sirius satellite radio is asubscription-based satellite radioservice that broadcasts a variety ofmusic, sports, news, weather, trafficand entertainment programming.Your factory-installed Sirius satelliteradio system includes hardware and a limited subscription term which begins on the date of sale o...

Radio display Condition Possible action Unsubscribed Channel Your subscription doesnot include thischannel. Contact Sirius at1–888–539–7474 tosubscribe to thechannel, or tune toanother channel. No Signal The signal is lost fromthe Sirius satellite orSirius tower to yourvehicle antenna. The signal is...

C. A/C: Press to turn air conditioning off and on. Air conditioning cools the vehicle using outside air. To improve air conditioning when startingyour vehicle, drive with the windows slightly open for two to threeminutes. D. Recirculated air: Press to switch between outside air and recirculated air....

E. A/C: Press to turn air conditioning off and on. Air conditioning cools the vehicle using outside air. To improve air conditioning when startingyour vehicle, drive with the windows slightly open for two to threeminutes.Use A/C with recirculated air to improve cooling performance andefficiency. Not...

F. A/C: Press to turn air conditioning off and on. Air conditioning cools the vehicle using outside air. To improve air conditioning when startingyour vehicle, drive with the windows slightly open for two to threeminutes.Use A/C with recirculated air to improve cooling performance andefficiency. Not...

F. Heated seat controls (passenger side): Press to switch the heated seats off and on. See Heated seats in the Seats chapter for more information. G. REAR LOCK: Illuminates when the rear climate system is being controlled by the front controls. The rear climate controls do not workwhen this is illum...

To aid in side window defogging and demisting in cold or humid weather:1. Select Floor/Panel.2. Select A/C.3. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort.4. Set the fan speed to the highest setting.5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents toward the side windows.6. To increase airflow to th...

HEATED WINDOWS AND MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED) Heated Rear Window Note: The ignition must be switched on to use this feature. Press the button to clear the rear window of thin ice and fog. Pressthe button again within 10 minutes to switch it off. It switches offautomatically after 10 minutes, or when you ...

REMOTE START CLIMATE OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) The climate control system adjusts the cabin temperature during remotestart. You cannot adjust the system during remote start operation. Turn theignition on to return the system to its previous settings. You can nowmake adjustments. You will need to turn ...

SITTING IN THE CORRECT POSITION WARNING: Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat back reclined too far can take off weight from the seat cushion and affect the decision of the passenger sensing system, resulting inserious injury or death in a crash. Always sit upright against your seatba...

Third row head restraints(if equipped) The head restraints consist of: A. Energy absorbing head restraint B. Steel stems C. Fold strap Fold: Pull the fold strap (C). Pull it backup to reset. Note: Press the stow or fold button on the power folding seats to automatically fold the head restraint. Tilt...

WARNING: Do not adjust the driver’s seat or seat back while the vehicle is moving. WARNING: Rock the seat backward and forward after releasing the lever to make sure that it is fully engaged. Recline Adjustment WARNING: Before returning the seat back to its original position, make sure that cargo or...

Recalling memory positions with the remote control You can recall the memory positions when you press unlock on yourremote control (if the transmitter is programmed to a memory position)or, when you enter a valid personal entry code that is programmed to amemory position. If you enable the easy entr...

Ventilated Seats The ventilated seats will only function when the engine is running. To operate the ventilated seats: Press the ventilated seat symbol to cycle through thevarious cooling settings and off. Cooler settings areindicated by more indicator lights. If the engine falls below 350 RPM while ...

To install a filter: 1. First, position the filter in itshousing making sure that the farforward end is all the way up in thehousing. 2. Push in on the center of theoutside edge of the filter and rotateup into the housing until it clipsinto position. REAR SEATS Second Row Seats Recline adjustment WA...

Third Row Seats Accessing the Seat WARNING: Before returning the seat back to its original position, make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the seat back. After returning the seat back to its originalposition, pull on the seat back to make sure that it has fully latched.An unlatc...

Unstowing the Third Row Seat WARNING: Make sure the seat is latched to vehicle floor by pushing and pulling on the seat. If not latched, the seat may cause injury during a sudden stop. Note: Make sure that there are no objects such as books, purses or brief cases on the load floor before unstowing t...

Note: Make sure that there are no objects such as books, purses or brief cases on the load floor before unstowing the seat. Failure to remove allobjects from the top of the load floor prior to unstowing it may causedamage to the seat. Note: In order to allow the seat to complete the stowed position,...

HOMELINK® WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: Make sure that the garage door and security device are free from obstruction when you are programming. Do not program the system with the vehicle in the garage. WARNING: Do not use the system with any garage door opener that does not have the ...

2. Hold your hand-held, garage doortransmitter 1–3 inches (2–8 centimeters)away from the HomeLink button you wantto program. 3. Using both hands, simultaneously press and hold the desired HomeLinkbutton and the hand-held transmitter button. DO NOT release either oneuntil the HomeLink indicator light...

6. Return to your car. 7. Press and hold the function button youwant to program for two seconds, thenrelease. Repeat this step. Depending onyour brand of garage door opener, youmay need to repeat this sequence a thirdtime. To program additional buttons, repeat Steps 1 – 4 . For questions or comments...

Programming HomeLink to the Genie Intellicode garage dooropener motor Note: You may need a ladder to access the garage door opener motor. To program HomeLink to the garagedoor opener motor: 1. Press and hold the PROGRAMbutton on the garage door openermotor until both blue LED’s turn on. 2. Release t...

AUXILIARY POWER POINTS WARNING: Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter socket (if equipped). Improper use of the lighter can cause damage not covered by your warranty, and can result in fireor serious injury. Note: If used when the engine is not running, the battery w...

CENTER CONSOLE Stow items in the cupholder carefully as items may become loose duringhard braking, acceleration or collisions, including hot drinks which mayspill. Available console features include: A. Cupholders B. Utility compartment with audioinput jack, USB port, powerpointand SD card reader C....

Flip the console lid forward, thenlift off the cover to open the coolingcompartment. Make sure to replacethe cover after you using it. Thishelps maintain a more consistentcooling temperature. Refrigerator: Briefly press and hold COOL . The indicator light on the cool side of the switch will illumina...

OVERHEAD CONSOLE The appearance of the overhead console will vary according to youroption package. Press near the rear edge of the doorto open it. Storage Compartments 189 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012USA (fus)

GENERAL INFORMATION WARNING: Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce very high temperatures in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other damage. WARNING: Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle on dry grass or other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up th...

Ignition Modes Off: Turns the ignition off. • Without applying the brake pedal, press and release the button oncewhen the ignition is in the on mode, or when the engine is runningbut the vehicle is not in motion. Accessory: Allows some electrical accessories to operate while the engine is not runnin...

Once the engine has started, it remains running until you press thebutton, even if the system does not detect a valid key. If you open andclose a door while the engine is running, the system searches for a validkey. You cannot start the engine if the system does not detect a valid keywithin 20 secon...

We recommend that you do the following for safe and correct operation: • Use a 16-gauge outdoor extension cord that is product certifiedby Underwriter’s Laboratory or Canadian Standards Association.This extension cord must be suitable for use outdoors, in coldtemperatures, and be clearly marked Suit...

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure in an overfilled tank may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray and fire. WARNING: The fuel system may be under pressure. If you hear a hissing sound near the fuel filler inlet, do not refuel until the sound stops. Otherwise, fue...

• Avoid getting fuel liquid in your eyes. If fuel is splashed in the eyes,remove contact lenses (if worn), flush with water for 15 minutes andseek medical attention. Failure to seek proper medical attention couldlead to permanent injury. • Fuels can also be harmful if absorbed through the skin. If f...

3.5L V6 EcoBoost® engine “Regular” unleaded gasoline with a pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87 isrecommended. Some stations offer fuels posted as “Regular” with anoctane rating below 87, particularly in high altitude areas. Fuels withoctane levels below 87 are not recommended. Premium fuel will provid...

When filling the vehicle’s fuel tank from a portable fuel container, use thefunnel included with the vehicle. 1. Locate the white plastic funnel in the spare tirecompartment. 2. Slowly insert the funnel into the capless fuelsystem. 3. Fill the vehicle with fuel from the portable fuelcontainer. 4. Wh...

Easy Fuel® “No Cap” Fuel System WARNING: The fuel system may be under pressure. If you hear a hissing sound near the fuel filler door, do not refuel until the sound stops. Otherwise, fuel may spray out, which could cause seriouspersonal injury. When fueling your vehicle: 1. Turn the engine off. 2. O...

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARNING: Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire. WARNING: Exhaust leaks may result in entry of harmful and potentially lethal fumes into th...

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARNING: Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the off position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle. Your vehicle has been designed to improve fuel economy by reducingfuel usage while coasting...

S (Sport) Moving the gearshift lever to S (Sport): • Provides additional grade (engine) braking and extends lower gearoperation to enhance performance for uphill climbs, hilly terrain ormountainous areas. This will increase engine RPM during enginebraking. • Provides additional lower gear operation ...

If your vehicle is equipped with paddles on the steering wheel: • Pull the left paddle (–) todownshift the transmission. • Pull the right paddle (+) to upshiftthe transmission. Upshift to the recommended shift speeds according to the followingchart: Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best f...

Brake-shift interlock WARNING: Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brakelamps are working. WARNING: When doing this procedure, you will be taking the vehicle out of park which means the vehicle can roll freely. To avoid unwanted vehicle movement, always fully set the parking brakepri...

4. Locate the brake shift interlocklever on the passenger side of theshifter assembly. 5. Apply the brake pedal. Using ascrewdriver (or similar tool), pressand hold the brake shift interlocklever while pulling the gearshift leverout of the P (Park) and into the N(Neutral). 6. Install the trim panel ...

GENERAL INFORMATION Note: Occasional brake noise is normal. If a metal-to-metal, continuous grinding or continuous squeal sound is present, the brake linings may beworn out and should be inspected by an authorized dealer. If yourvehicle has continuous vibration or shudder in the steering wheel while...

PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION The traction control system helps avoid drive wheel spin and loss oftraction. If your vehicle begins to slide, the system applies the brakes to individualwheels and, when needed, reduces engine power at the same time. If thewheels spin when accelerating on slippery or loose s...

PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION WARNING: Vehicle modifications involving braking system, aftermarket roof racks, suspension, steering system, tire construction and wheel or tire size may change the handlingcharacteristics of your vehicle and may adversely affect the performanceof the AdvanceTrac® system. In...

A Vehicle without AdvanceTrac® skidding off its intended route. B Vehicle with AdvanceTrac® maintaining control on a slipperysurface. USING ADVANCETRAC® WITH RSC® The system automatically activates when you start your engine. TheAdvanceTrac® with RSC® system cannot be completely turned off, butthe e...

SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: To help avoid personal injury, please read and understand the limitations of the system as contained in this section. Sensing is only an aid for some (generally large and fixed)objects when moving in reverse on a flat surface at parking speeds.Traffic control sy...

If a fault is present in the system, a warning message appears in theinformation display and does not allow the driver to switch the faultedsystem on. Note: If your vehicle is equipped with MyKey®, it is possible to prevent turning the sensing system off. Refer to the MyKey® chapter. Using the Rear ...

Note: The driver is always responsible for controlling the vehicle, supervising the system and intervening if required. The system detects an available parallel parking space and automaticallysteers the vehicle into the space (hands-free) while you control theaccelerator, gearshift and brakes. The s...

When a suitable space is found, the touch screen displays a message anda chime sounds. Slow down and stop at approximately position (A), thenfollow the instructions on the touch screen. Note: You must observe that the selected space remains clear of obstructions at all times in the maneuver. Note: V...

WARNING: Use caution when using the rear video camera and the trunk is ajar. If the trunk is ajar, the camera will be out of position and the video image may be incorrect. All guidelines(if enabled) have been removed when the trunk is ajar. WARNING: Use caution when turning camera features on or off...

Note: When towing, the camera only sees what is being towed behind the vehicle. This might not provide adequate coverage as it usuallyprovides in normal operation and some objects might not be seen.In some vehicles, the guidelines may disappear once the trailer towconnector is engaged. Note: The cam...

If your vehicle is equipped with active guidelines they are only shownwith fixed guidelines. To use active guidelines, turn the steering wheel topoint the guidelines toward an intended path. If the steering wheelposition is changed while reversing, the vehicle might deviate from theoriginal intended...

Manual Zoom WARNING: When manual zoom is on, the full area behind the vehicle is not shown. Be aware of your surroundings when using the manual zoom feature. Note: Manual zoom is only available when the transmission is in R (Reverse). Note: When manual zoom is enabled, only the centerline is shown. ...

PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION Cruise control lets you maintain a set speed without keeping your footon the accelerator pedal. USING CRUISE CONTROL WARNING: Do not use cruise control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery or unpaved. Note: Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up...

Note: It is your responsibility to stay alert, drive safely and be in control of the vehicle at all times. The system adjusts your speed to maintain a proper distance betweenyou and the vehicle in front of you in the same lane. You can select fromone of four GAP settings. The controls are located on...

5. A lead vehicle graphic willilluminate if there is a vehicledetected in front of you. Note: When adaptive cruise control is active, the set speed displayed in the information display may vary slightly from the speedometer. Following a Vehicle WARNING: When following a vehicle in front of you, the ...

Detection Issues The radar sensor has a limited field of vision. It may not detect vehiclesat all or detect a vehicle later than expected in some situations. The leadvehicle graphic will not illuminate if the system does not detect a vehiclein front of you.Detection issues can occur: A. When driving...

Blocked Sensor WARNING: Do not use ACC when towing a trailer with brake controls. Aftermarket trailer brakes will not function properly when ACC is activated because the brakes are electronically controlled.Failing to do so may result in loss of vehicle control, which could resultin serious injury. ...

Due to the nature of radar technology, it is possible to get a blockagewarning and not be blocked. This can happen, for example, when drivingin sparse rural or desert environments. A false blocked condition willeither self-clear or clear after a key cycle. Switching to Normal Cruise Control WARNING:...

BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM (BLIS®) WITH CROSSTRAFFIC ALERT (CTA) (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: To help avoid injuries, NEVER use the BLIS® as a replacement for using the interior and exterior mirrors and looking over your shoulder before changing lanes. BLIS® is not areplacement for careful driving and ...

Using the Systems BLIS® turns on when the engine is started and the vehicle is drivenforward above 3 mph (5 km/h); it remains on while the transmission is inD (Drive) and N (Neutral). If shifted out of D (Drive) or N (Neutral),the system enters CTA mode. Once shifted back into D (Drive), BLIS®turns ...

Zone coverage also decreases when parking at shallow angles. Here, theleft sensor is mostly obstructed; zone coverage on that side is severelylimited. System Lights and Messages The BLIS® and CTA systemsilluminate a yellow alert indicator inthe outside mirror on the side ofthe vehicle the approachin...

System Sensors WARNING: Just prior to the system recognizing a blocked condition and alerting the driver, the number of missed objects will increase. To help avoid injuries, NEVER use the BLIS® as areplacement for using the side and rear view mirrors and looking overyour shoulder before changing lan...

This system is designed to alert thedriver of certain collision risks.A radar detects if your vehicle israpidly approaching another vehicletraveling in the same direction asyours. If it is, a red warning lightilluminates and an audible warningchime sounds. The brake support system assists the driver...

WARNING: The electric power steering system has diagnostic checks that continuously monitor the system to ensure proper operation of the electronic system. When an electronic error isdetected, a message will be displayed in the information display. If thishappens, stop the vehicle in a safe place, a...

CARGO NET (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: The cargo net is not designed to restrain objects during a collision or heavy braking. The cargo net secures lightweightobjects in the cargo area. Attachthe net to the anchors provided.Do not put more than 50 pounds(22 kilograms) in the net. ROOF RACKS AND LOAD CARRI...

For proper function of the roof rack system, loads must be placeddirectly on crossbars affixed to the roof rack side rails. Your vehicle maybe equipped with factory-installed crossbars. Ford Genuine Accessorycrossbars, designed specifically for your vehicle, are also recommendedfor use with your roo...

Payload – is the combined weight of cargo and passengers that the vehicle is carrying. The maximum payload for your vehicle can be foundon the Tire Label on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door(vehicles exported outside the US and Canada may not have a TireLabel). Look for “THE COMBINED WEI...

Cargo Weight – includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue loadweight is also part of cargo weight. GAW (Gross Axle Weight) – is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) – including vehicle curb weight and all pa...

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle (including all options, equipment,passengers and cargo). The GVWR is shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. The label shall be affixed toeither the door hinge pillar, door-latch post, or the...

WARNING: Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification Label vehicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structuraldamage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of control and personalinjury. GCW (Gross Combined Weight) – is the...

WARNING: Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could result in serious damage to the vehicle and/or personal injury. Steps for determining the correct load limit: 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargoshould never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s pla...

TOWING A TRAILER WARNING: Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification label. WARNING: Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of your vehicle and could result in engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, lossof vehicle ...

TRAILER SWAY CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: Turning off trailer sway control increases the risk of loss of vehicle control, serious injury or death. Ford does not recommend disabling this feature except in situations where speedreduction may be detrimental (such as hill climbing), the driver hassign...

Powertrain and towing class Maximum GCWR - lb. (kg) Maximum trailer weight - lb. (kg) 3.5L TiVCT front-wheeldrive, Class I 6900 (3131) 2000 (907) 3.5L TiVCT all-wheeldrive, Class I 7050 (3199) 2000 (907) 3.5L GTDI all-wheeldrive, Class I 7072 (3209) 2000 (907) 3.5L TiVCT front-wheeldrive, Class III ...

Remember to account for the trailer tongue weight as part of yourvehicle load when calculating the total vehicle weight. Hitches Do not use a hitch that clamps onto your vehicle’s bumper. Use aload-carrying hitch. You must distribute the load in your trailer so that 10–15% of the totalweight of the ...

Trailer Brakes WARNING: Do not connect a trailer’s hydraulic brake system directly to your vehicle’s brake system. Your vehicle may not have enough braking power and your chances of having a collision greatlyincrease. Electric brakes and manual, automatic or surge-type trailer brakes aresafe if you ...

Trailer Lamps WARNING: Never connect any trailer lamp wiring to the vehicle’s tail lamp wiring; this may damage the electrical system resulting in a fire. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible forassistance in proper trailer tow wiring installation. Additional electricalequipment may be r...

TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towingservice or, if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, yourroadside assistance service provider. We recommend the use of a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipmentto tow your vehicle. Do not t...

Towing an all-wheel drive vehicle requires that all wheels be off theground, such as using a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment. Thisprevents damage to the transmission, all-wheel drive system and vehicle. TOWING THE VEHICLE ON FOUR WHEELS Emergency Towing If your vehicle becomes inoperable...

BREAKING-IN You need to break in new tires for approximately 300 miles(480 kilometers). During this time, your vehicle may exhibit some uniquedriving characteristics. Avoid driving too fast during the first 1000 miles(1600 kilometers). Vary your speed frequently and change up throughthe gears early....

• Rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving. • Drive a heavily loaded vehicle or tow a trailer. • Carry unnecessary weight (approximately 1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost forevery 400 pounds [180 kilograms] of weight carried). • Add particular accessories to your vehicle (e.g.; bug deflectors,rollbars...

FLOOR MATS WARNING: Always use floor mats that are designed to fit the footwell of your vehicle. Only use floor mats that leave the pedal area unobstructed. Only use floor mats that are firmly secured toretention posts so that they cannot slip out of position and interferewith the pedals or impair s...

WARNING (Continued) • Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or attachmentinstructions can potentially cause interference with pedal operationcausing loss of control of vehicle. • To install floor mats, position the floor mat so that the eyelet is overthe retention post and press down to ...

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Vehicles Sold in the U.S.: Getting Roadside Assistance To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford MotorCompany offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. Thisprogram is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The serviceis available: • 24 hours a...

Vehicles Sold in the U.S.: Using Roadside Assistance Complete the roadside assistance identification card and place it in yourwallet for quick reference. This card is found in the owner’s manualportfolio in the glove compartment. U.S. Ford vehicle customers who require Roadside Assistance, call1-800...

FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH 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 that the fuel system be inspected byan authorized dealer after any collision. In the event of a moderate to severe coll...

Preparing Your Vehicle Note: Use only a 12–volt supply to start your vehicle. Note: Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this could damage the vehicle’s electrical system. 1. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehiclemaking sure the two vehicles do not tou...

1. Connect the positive (+) jumpercable to the positive (+) terminal ofthe discharged battery. 2. Connect the other end of thepositive (+) cable to the positive(+) terminal of the assisting battery. 3. Connect the negative (-) cable tothe negative (-) terminal of theassisting battery. 4. Make the fi...

Removing the Jumper Cables Note: In the illustration, the vehicle on the bottom is used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they wereconnected. 1. Remove the jumper cable fromthe ground metal surface. 2. Remove the jumper cable on thenega...

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED Warranty repairs to your vehicle must be performed by an authorizeddealer. While any authorized dealer handling your vehicle line willprovide warranty service, we recommend you return to your sellingauthorized dealer who wants to ensure your continued satisfaction. Plea...

In Canada: Mailing address Customer Relationship CentreFord Motor Company of Canada, LimitedP.O. Box 2000Oakville, Ontario L6K 0C8 Telephone 1-800-565-3673 (FORD) Online www.ford.ca Additional Assistance If you have questions or concerns, or are unsatisfied with the service youare receiving, follow ...

UTILIZING THE MEDIATION or ARBITRATION PROGRAM(CANADA ONLY) This pertains to vehicles delivered to authorized Canadian dealers.In those cases, where you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford ofCanada and the authorized dealer to resolve a factory-related vehicleservice concern have been unsatisf...

CHANGING A FUSE Fuses WARNING: Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire. If electrical components in thevehicle are not working, a fuse mayhave blown. Blown fuses areidentifie...

FUSE SPECIFICATION CHART Power Distribution Box WARNING: Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses. WARNING: To reduce risk of electrical shock, always replace the cover to the power distribution box before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs. The power dis...

Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel The fuse panel is located under the instrument panel to the left of thesteering wheel. You may need to remove a trim panel to access it. The fuses are coded as follows: Fuse or relay number Fuse amp rating Protected components 1 30A Driver side front window 2 15A Mem...

GENERAL INFORMATION Have your vehicle serviced regularly to help maintain its roadworthinessand resale value. There is a large network of Ford authorized dealerswho are there to help you with their professional servicing expertise.We believe that their specially trained technicians are best qualifie...

OPENING AND CLOSING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hoodrelease handle located under thebottom of the instrument panel nearthe steering column. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle andrelease the auxiliary latch that islocated under the front center ofthe hood. 3. Lift the hood. PUSH ON OFF Ma...

UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW 3.5L V6 engine A. Engine coolant reservoir B. Windshield washer fluid reservoir C. Brake fluid reservoir D. Battery E. Power distribution box F. Air filter assembly G. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick H. Engine oil dipstick I. Engine oil filler cap A I H G F B C D E 300 Main...

3.5L V6 EcoBoost® Engine A. Engine coolant reservoir B. Brake fluid reservoir C. Battery D. Power distribution box E. Air filter assembly F. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick (out of view) G. Engine oil dipstick H. Engine oil filler cap I. Windshield washer fluid reservoir A B C D E F G H I Main...

Engine shield Some vehicles may be equipped with an aero-shield under the engine.This shield needs to be removed for service, including oil and filterchanges. It is secured with four quick release fasteners. ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK A. MIN B. MAX ENGINE OIL CHECK Note: Check the level before starting the...

Adding Engine Oil Note: Do not remove the filler cap when the engine is running. Note: Do not add engine oil further than the MAX mark. Oil levels above the MAX mark may cause engine damage. Only use oils certified for gasoline engines by theAmerican Petroleum Institute (API). An oil with thistradem...

Adding Engine Coolant WARNING: Do not add engine coolant when the engine is hot. Steam and scalding liquids released from a hot cooling system can burn you badly. Also, you can be burned if you spill coolant on hotengine parts. WARNING: Do not put engine coolant in the windshield washer fluid contai...

• Do not add extra inhibitors or additives to the coolant. These can beharmful and compromise the corrosion protection of the enginecoolant. Unscrew the cap slowly. Any pressure will escape as you unscrew thecap. Add prediluted engine coolant meeting the Ford specification.See Capacities and Specifi...

Engine fluid temperature management (EcoBoost engine only) WARNING: To reduce the risk of collision and injury, be prepared that the vehicle speed may reduce and the vehicle may not be able to accelerate with full power until the fluid temperaturesreduce. Your vehicle has been designed to pull a tra...

WARNING: Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot. 4. If the coolant level is normal, you may restart your engine andcontinue on. 5. If the coolant is low, add coolant, restart the engine and take yourvehicle to an authorized dealer. See Adding engine coolant in this...

When Fail-Safe Mode is Activated WARNING: Fail-safe mode is for use during emergencies only. Operate the vehicle in fail-safe mode only as long as necessary to bring the vehicle to rest in a safe location and seek immediate repairs.When in fail-safe mode, the vehicle will have limited power, will no...

7. Without disconnecting the sensor (4), pull the air filter assembly up todisconnect the air filter assembly from the seated grommets locatedunderneath the air filter assembly. 8. Rotate the air filter assembly90 degrees counterclockwise andreinstall into the rubber hose. 9. Tighten the clamp (1). ...

4. Seat the air filter assembly back into the grommets by pushing downon the air filter assembly. 5. Tighten the clamp. 6. Install and tighten two bolts that attach air filter assembly to the frontof the vehicle. 7. Install the bolt cover (if equipped). 8. Reinstall the harness retaining clip into t...

Washer fluids containing non-methanol antifreeze agents should be usedonly if they provide cold weather protection without damaging thevehicle’s paint finish, wiper blades or washer system. CHANGING THE VEHICLE BATTERY WARNING: Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause personal inju...

If you see any corrosion on the battery or terminals, remove the cablesfrom the terminals and clean with a wire brush. You can neutralize theacid with a solution of baking soda and water. It is recommended that the negative battery cable terminal bedisconnected from the battery if you plan to store ...

CHECKING THE WIPER BLADES Run the tip of your fingers over the edge of the bladeto check for roughness. Clean the wiper blades with washer fluid or waterapplied with a soft sponge or cloth. CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES 1. Pull the wiper arm away from thevehicle. Turn the blade at an anglefrom the wiper...

3. The wiper arm has a snapretention feature to receive a crosspin from the wiper blade structure.Grip tightly and press on thearm/blade joint from beneath andseparate the blade from the arm. Avoid rotating the wiper blade structure and trapping your left handbetween the arm and blade. 4. Attach the...

2. Lift the passenger’s side of the cover and pushthe cover toward the passenger’s side. Release thethree tabs on the cover from the three slots in thedriver’s side of the housing. 3. Carefully separate the cover from the housing. 4. Remove the air filter element from the housing. 5. Wipe the cover ...

• (1) 8 feet (2.4 meters) • (2) Center height of lamp toground • (3) 25 feet (7.6 meters) • (4) Horizontal reference line 2. Measure the height of theheadlamp bulb center from theground and mark an 8 foot(2.4 meter) horizontal reference lineon the vertical wall or screen at this height (a piece of m...

Replacing fog lamp bulbs 1. Make sure the fog lamp switch is in the off position. 2. From underneath the vehicle,partially remove the tire splashshield by removing four drivescrews from the lower flap. The splash shield flap can now berepositioned to allow access to thefront fog lamp bulb and electr...

• Spray Motorcraft® Engine Shampoo and Degreaser on all parts thatrequire cleaning and pressure rinse clean. In Canada, use Motorcraft®Engine Shampoo. • Never wash or rinse the engine while it is hot or running; water in therunning engine may cause internal damage. • Never wash or rinse any ignition...

CLEANING THE INTERIOR WARNING: Do not use cleaning solvents, bleach or dye on the vehicle’s safety belts, as these actions may weaken the belt webbing. WARNING: On vehicles equipped with seat-mounted airbags, do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents. Such products could contaminate the side...

CLEANING THE ALLOY WHEELS Note: Do not use chrome cleaner, metal cleaner or polish on wheels and wheel covers. Aluminum wheels and wheel covers are coated with a clearcoat paintfinish. In order to maintain their condition: • Clean weekly with Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner. Use a sponge toremove ...

Battery • Check and recharge as necessary. Keep connections clean. • If storing your vehicle for more than 30 days without recharging thebattery, it may be advisable to disconnect the battery cables to ensurebattery charge is maintained for quick starting. Note: If battery cables are disconnected, i...

GENERAL INFORMATION Notice to Crossover Vehicle Owners Crossover vehicles handle differentlythan passenger cars in the variousdriving conditions that are encounteredon streets, highways and off-road.Crossover vehicles are not designedfor cornering at speeds as high aspassenger cars any more thanlow-...

TIRE CARE Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading Tire Quality Grades apply to newpneumatic passenger car tires. The TireQuality Grades can be found whereapplicable on the tire sidewall betweentread shoulder and maximum sectionwidth. For example: • Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A Thes...

The traction grades, from highest to lowest are AA, A, B, and C. Thegrades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measuredunder controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces ofasphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor tractionperformance. Temperature A B C WA...

Information on P Type Tires P215/65R15 95H is an example of atire size, load index and speedrating. The definitions of theseitems are listed below. (Note thatthe tire size, load index and speedrating for your vehicle may bedifferent from this example.) A. P: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tire ...

G. H: Indicates the tire’s speed rating. The speed rating denotes the speed at which a tire is designed to be driven for extended periods oftime under a standard condition of load and inflation pressure. The tireson your vehicle may operate at different conditions for load and inflationpressure. The...

Additional Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall for LT TypeTires LT type tires have some additionalinformation beyond those of P typetires. These differences aredescribed below. Note: Tire Quality Grades do not apply to this type of tire. A. LT: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tire and Rim...

Information on T Type Tires T type tires have some additionalinformation beyond those of P typetires. These differences aredescribed below. T145/80D16 is an example of a tiresize. Note: The temporary tire size for your vehicle may be different fromthis example. Tire Quality Gradesdo not apply to thi...

INFLATING YOUR TIRES Safe operation of your vehicle requires that your tires are properlyinflated. Remember that a tire can lose up to half of its air pressurewithout appearing flat. Every day before you drive, check your tires. If one looks lower than theothers, use a tire gauge to check pressure o...

Damage Periodically inspect the tire treads and sidewalls for damage (suchas bulges in the tread or sidewalls, cracks in the tread groove andseparation in the tread or sidewall). If damage is observed or suspected,have the tire inspected by a tire professional. Tires can be damagedduring off-road us...

Tire Replacement Requirements WARNING: Only use replacement tires and wheels that are the same size, load index, speed rating and type (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all-terrain) as those originallyprovided by Ford. The recommended tire and wheel size may be found oneither t...

Your vehicle is equipped with tires designed to provide a safe ride andhandling capability. Important: Remember to replace the wheel valve stems when the road tires are replaced on your vehicle. The two front tires or two rear tires should generally be replaced as apair. The tire pressure sensors mo...

If you feel a sudden vibration or ride disturbance while driving, or yoususpect your tire or vehicle has been damaged, immediately reduce yourspeed. Drive with caution until you can safely pull off the road. Stop andinspect the tires for damage. If a tire is under-inflated or damaged,deflate it, rem...

• Front-wheel drive /All-wheeldrive vehicles (front tires at leftof diagram) Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating the tires. USING SNOW CHAINS WARNING: Snow tires must be the same size, load index, speed rating as those originally provided by Ford. Use of any tire or wheel not ...

• Do not use tire chains, cables, or optional traction devices with255/45R20 tires. • Install cable chains securely, verifying that the cables do not touch anywiring, brake lines or fuel lines. • Do not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h) with tire cables on your vehicle. • Drive cautiously. If you hear the cab...

Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicatorto indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMSmalfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale.When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash forapproximately one minute and the...

Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System The tire pressure monitoring system measures pressure in your four roadtires and sends the tire pressure readings to your vehicle. The low tirepressure warning light will turn on if the tire pressure is significantly low.Once the light is illuminate...

Low tirepressurewarning light Possible cause Customer action required Solid warninglight Tire(s)under-inflated 1. Make sure tires are at the properpressure. See Inflating Your Tires in this chapter.2. After inflating your tires to themanufacturer’s recommendedpressure as shown on the TireLabel (loca...

When Inflating Your Tires When putting air into your tires (such as at a gas station or in yourgarage), the tire pressure monitoring system may not respondimmediately to the air added to your tires. It may take up to two minutes of driving over 20 mph (32 km/h) for thelight to turn off after you hav...

If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily.Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmlyand slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road. Have a flat serviced by an authorized dealer in order to prevent damageto the system sensors. See Tire P...

Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires listed above at any one wheellocation can lead 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 3. Fu...

Tire Change Procedure WARNING: When one of the front wheels is off the ground, the transmission alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack, even if the transmission selector lever is inposition P. WARNING: To help prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire, b...

Stowing the tire and jack 1. Fully collapse the jack, fold thelug wrench socket into the handleand place the jack and wrench intothe felt bag as shown. Place theextension bolt or L-shaped bolt intothe external pocket of the felt bag.Take care to position the jack asshown to make sure that thelocatin...

If you are stowing the flat tire,remove the L-shaped bolt from theexternal pocket of the felt bag. Withthe third row seat in the raisedposition, stand the flat tire in therear of the vehicle with the tire’svalve stem facing the rear of thevehicle. Fasten the flat tire to thevehicle by inserting the ...

Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque within 100 miles(160 kilometers) after any wheel disturbance (such as rotation, flat tire,wheel removal). Lug nut socket size/Bolt size Wheel lug nut torque* ft-lb N • m 1 ⁄ 2 x 20 100 135 * Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dir...

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS Engine 3.5L V6 engine 3.5L V6 EcoBoost engine Cubic inches 214 214 Fuel See Octane recommendations in the Fuel and Refueling chapter. See Octane recommendations in the Fuel and Refueling chapter. Firing order 1–4–2–5–3–6 1–4–2–5–3–6 Spark plug gap 0.049-0.053 inch (1.25-1.35 mm...

MOTORCRAFT™ PART NUMBERS Component 3.5L V6 Engine 3.5L V6 EcoBoostEngine Engine air filterelement FA-1884 FA-1884 Battery BXT-65-650 BXT-65-750 Oil filter FL-500-S FL-500-S Spark Plugs 1 SP-520 SP-528 Cabin air filter FP68 FP68 Seat air filter FS-104 FS-104 Windshield wiperblade WW-2401-PF (driver s...

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the followinginformation: A. World manufacturer identifier B. Brake system / Gross VehicleWeight Rating (GVWR) / RestraintDevices and their location C. Make, vehicle line, series, bodytype D. Engine type E. Check digit F. Model year G. Assembly plant ...

ACCESSORIES For a complete listing of the accessories that are available for yourvehicle, please contact your dealer or visit our online store at: Accessories.Ford.com (U.S. only). Ford Custom Accessories are available for your vehicle through yourlocal Ford or Ford of Canada dealer. Ford Motor Comp...

Peace of mind • Remote start • Wheel locks • Locking fuel plug for capless fuel systems • Vehicle security • Full vehicle covers* • Bumper and hitch mounted parking sensors* *Ford Licensed Accessories (FLA) are warranted by the accessorymanufacturer’s warranty. Ford Licensed Accessories are fully de...

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GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION Why Maintain Your Vehicle? Carefully following the maintenance schedule helps protect against majorrepair expenses resulting from neglect or inadequate maintenance andmay help to increase the value of your vehicle when you sell or trade it.Keep all receipts for comple...

Protecting Your Investment Maintenance is an investment that will pay dividends in the form ofimproved reliability, durability and resale value. To maintain the properperformance of your vehicle and its emission control systems, it isimperative that scheduled maintenance be completed at the designat...

Oils, Fluids and Flushing In many cases, fluid discoloration is a normal operating characteristicand, by itself, does not necessarily indicate a concern or that the fluidneeds to be changed. However, discolored fluids that also show signs ofoverheating and foreign material contamination should be in...

Normal scheduled maintenance * At every oil changeinterval as indicated bythe information display Change engine oil and filter. ** Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measuretread depth. Perform multi-point inspection(recommended). Inspect automatic transmission fluid level(if equipped with dipstick...

Other maintenance items 1 Every 20000 miles(32000 km) Replace cabin air filter (if equipped). Every 30000 miles(48000 km) Replace climate-controlled (heated andcooled) seat filter (if equipped). Replace engine air filter. At 100000 miles(160000 km) Change engine coolant. 2 Every 100000 miles(160000 ...

Maintenance Schedule Log D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ...

Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances as in heavy commercial use (such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery) As required Change engine oil and filter as indicated bythe information display and perform serviceslisted in the Normal Scheduled Maintenancechart. Inspect frequently,s...

Special Operating Condition Log D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D A...

EXCEPTIONS There are several exceptions to the Normal Schedule. They are listedbelow: Normal vehicle axle maintenance: Rear axles and power take-off (PTO) units with synthetic fluid and light-duty trucks equipped withFord-design axles are lubricated for life; do not check or change fluidunless a lea...

Edge/MKX AWD only: Vehicles operating off-road in sand during high ambient temperatures must replace the AWD PTU (All-wheel drivePower Transfer Unit) lube every 20000 miles (32000 kilometers). Engine air filter & cabin air filter replacement: Engine air filter and cabin air filter life is depend...

When using SYNC: • Do not operate playing devices if the power cords or cables arebroken, split or damaged. Place cords and cables out of the way, sothey do not interfere with the operation of pedals, seats,compartments or safe driving abilities. • Do not leave playing devices in your vehicle during...

Phone Options during an Active Call During an active call, you have additional menu features which becomeavailable such as putting a call on hold, joining calls, etc. Use the arrowbuttons to scroll through the menu options. To access:1. Press MENU during an active call.2. When Active Call Menu is se...

When you select: You can: Phonebook Access your phonebook contacts.1. Press OK to select, then scroll throughyour phonebook contacts.2. Press OK again when the desired selectionappears in the display.3. Press the phone button. Call History Access your call history log.1. Press OK to select, then scr...

Accessing Features through the Phone Menu SYNC’s phone menu allows you to redial a number, access your callhistory and phone book and send text messages as well as access phoneand system settings. You can also access advanced features, such as 911Assist, Vehicle Health Report and SYNC Services.1. Pr...

When you select: You can: Text Message 1 Enables you to send, download and deletetext messages. Phone Settings 1 Allows you to view your phone’s status, setring tones, select your message notification,change phone book entries and automaticallydownload your cellular phone among otherfeatures. SYNC S...

Receiving a Text Message Note: This is a phone-dependent feature. Your phone must support downloading text messages using Bluetooth to receive incoming textmessages. Note: Forwarding a text message is a speed-dependent feature and can only be done when the vehicle is traveling at 3 mph (5 km/h) or l...

Note: SYNC does not automatically download all of your unread text messages at every ignition cycle (as it does with call history andphonebook if automatic download is set to on). Return exits the current menu when you press OK. If you select Send Text Message? : 1. Press OK to select. If the system...

When you select: You can: Modify Phonebook Modify the contents of your phone book (i.e.,add, delete, download). Press OK to selectand scroll between: Add Contacts: Press OK to add more contactsfrom your phone book. Push the desiredcontact(s) on your phone. See your phone’suser guide on how to push c...

System Settings System Settings provide access to your Bluetooth Devices andAdvanced menu features. Use the arrow buttons to scroll through themenu options. The Bluetooth Devices menu allows you to add, connect, delete and set aphone as primary as well as turn your Bluetooth feature on and off. The ...

If you select: You can: Set Bluetooth On/Off Turn the Bluetooth feature on and off.Press OK and scroll to toggle between On andOff. When the desired selection is chosen,press OK. Note: Turning Bluetooth off disconnects all Bluetooth devices and deactivates allBluetooth features. Delete Device Delete...

Advanced Menu Options This menu allows you to access settings such as prompts, languages,defaults, perform a master reset, install an application and view systeminformation.1. Press the phone button to enter the Phone Menu.2. Scroll until System Settings appears and press OK.3. Scroll until Advanced...

If you select: You can: Master Reset Completely erase all information stored onSYNC (phonebook, call history, text messagesand paired devices) and return to the factorydefault settings.Press OK to select. The display indicateswhen complete and SYNC takes you back tothe Advanced menu. Install Applica...

If the call is not cancelled and a successful call is made, a pre-recordedmessage is played for the 911 operator, then the occupant(s) in thevehicle is able to talk with the operator. Be prepared to provide yourname, phone number and location immediately, because not all 911systems are capable of re...

Note: Your Vehicle Health Report feature requires activation prior to use. Visit www.SYNCMyRide.com to register. There is no fee orsubscription associated with Vehicle Health Report, but you must registerto use this feature. Note: This feature may not function properly if you have enabled caller ID ...

To run a report using the phone button:1. Press the phone button to enter Phone Menu.2. Scroll until Vehicle Health is selected and press OK.3. Scroll to select from the following options: Vehicle Health Report options User Preferences:Press OK to selectand enter the menu.Scroll to select from: Auto...

3. While on an active route, you can select or say “Route summary” or “Route status” to view the Route Summary turn list or the RouteStatus ETA. You can also turn voice guidance on or off, cancel theroute or update the route. If you miss a turn, SYNC automatically asks if you want the routeupdated. ...

“USB” “Search song <name>” 1,3 “Search track <name>” 1,3 “Shuffle off” “Shuffle on” “Similar music” “What’s playing?” 1 “<name>” is a dynamic listing, meaning that it could be the name of any desired group, artist, etc. 2 Voice commands which are only available in folder mode. 3 Vo...

Press the voice icon and when prompted say “Bluetooth Audio” and thenany of the following: “BLUETOOTH AUDIO” “(Phone) (Media) (Bluetooth) Connections” “Pause” “Play” “Play next track ” “Play previous track ” Media Menu Features The media menu allows you to select your media source, how to playyour m...

When you select: You can: Select Source SYNC USB: Press OK to access music plugged into your USB port. You can also plugin devices to charge them (if supported byyour device). Once connected, the systemindexes any readable media files. (The timerequired to complete this depends on the sizeof the med...

When you select: You can: Explore USB Explore all supported digital media on yourmedia device connected to the USB port.You can only view media content which iscompatible with SYNC; other files saved arenot visible.Press OK to select. Then scroll to exploreindexed media on your flash drive. Similar ...

When you select: You can: Master Reset Completely erase all information stored onSYNC (all phonebook, call history, textmessages and all paired devices) and returnto the factory default settings. Application Download new software applications(if available) and then load the desiredapplications throu...

USB and media issues Issue Possible cause(s) Possible solution(s) SYNC does notrecognize musicthat is on mydevice. • Your music files may not containthe proper artist,song title, albumor genreinformation, OR • The file may be corrupted, OR • The song may have copyrightprotection whichdoes not allow ...

Vehicle Health Report and SYNC Services (Traffic, Directions and Information) issues Issue Possible cause(s) Possible solution(s) I received a textthat the VehicleHealth Report isnot activated. • Your account may not beactivated on thewebsite, OR • You may have the wrong VIN(vehicleidentificationnum...

Vehicle Health Report and SYNC Services (Traffic, Directions and Information) issues Issue Possible cause(s) Possible solution(s) I heard acommercial whenI tried to useTraffic, Directionsand Information. • The phone in use is notactivated, OR • Your phone has ID blocker active. • This is a free feat...

INTRODUCTION WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, crash and injury. We strongly recommend that you use extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus offthe road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of yourvehicle. We recommend agains...

SETTINGS Press to select any of the following: • Clock • Display • Sound • Vehicle • Settings • Help HOME Press to access your home screen. Depending on your vehicle’s optionpackage and software, your screens may vary in appearance from thedescriptions in this section. Your features may also be limi...

Times are subject to change due to holidays. Safety information WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take theirfocus off the road. Your primary responsibi...

The cellular profile, media device index, and development log will remainin the vehicle unless you delete it and are generally accessible only inthe vehicle when the cellular phone or media player is connected. If youno longer plan to use SYNC® or the vehicle, we recommend you performa Master Reset ...

Helpful Hints • Make sure the interior of your vehicle is as quiet as possible. Windnoise from open windows and road vibrations may prevent the systemfrom correctly recognizing spoken commands. • After pressing the voice icon, wait until after the tone sounds andListening appears before saying a com...

If you choose Intersection from the navigation screen, you can choosefrom the following: • 1st Street • 2nd Street • City • State/Prov. Some of the voice commands that are available while viewing this screenare: “INTERSECTION” “Enter first street name” “Change first street name” “Enter second street...

Press the voice icon on the steering wheel. When prompted,you can say: “BROWSE” within Devices “Browse” * “Browse <league> games” “Browse <Sirius category> channels” “Browse CD track list” “Browse Sirius channel guide” “Browse SD card” “Browse USB” “Help” * If you have said “Browse”, you...

Sirius station (such as, “the Highway”). The following voice commandsare available at the top level of the voice session no matter whichcurrent audio source you are listening to (such as a USB device or Siriussatellite radio). Note: This is only available when your MyFord Touch system language is se...

HD Radio Reception and Station Troubleshooting Potential Reception Issues Reception area If you are listening to a multicast station andyou are on the fringe of the reception area,the station may mute due to weak signalstrength. If you are listening to HD1, the systemswitches back to the analog broa...

Radio Voice Commands If you are listening to the radio, press the voice button on thesteering wheel control. When prompted, say any of thecommands in the following chart. If you are not listening to the radio, press the voice button and, after thetone, say “Radio”, then any of the commands in the fo...

Sirius Satellite Radio (If Activated) Press the lower left corner of the touchscreen, then select the SIRIUS tab. Presets Save a channel by pressing and holding one of the memory preset areas.There is a brief mute while the radio saves the channel. Sound returnswhen finished. ALERT Save the current ...

Satellite radio electronic serial number (ESN): You need your ESN to activate, modify or track your satellite radio account. The ESN is onthe System Information Screen (SR ESN: XXXXXXXXXXXX). To accessyour ESN, press the bottom left corner of the touchscreen, then SIRIUS > Options. Potential sate...

Sirius troubleshooting tips Radio display Condition Possible action Unsubscribed Channel. Your subscription does not include thischannel. Contact Sirius at1–888–539–7474 tosubscribe to thechannel, or tune toanother channel. No Signal. The signal is lost fromthe Sirius satellite orSirius tower to you...

Scan Touch this button to hear a brief sampling of all available tracks. More Info Touch this button to see disc information. Options Sound Settings allows you to adjust settings for: • Bass • Midrange • Treble • Balance and Fade • DSP (Digital Signal Processing) • Occupancy Mode • Speed Compensated...

SD Card Slot and USB Port SD Card Slot Note: Your SD card slot is spring-loaded. To remove the SD card, press the card in and the system ejects it. Do not attempt to pull the card toremove it as this could cause damage. Note: The navigation system also uses this card slot. See Navigation system late...

Playing Music from Your Device Insert your device and select the SD Card or USB tab once the system recognizes it. You can then select from the following options: Repeat replays the currently playing song or album. Shuffle plays music on the selected album or folder in random order. Similar Music al...

SD Card and USB Voice Commands If you are listening to a USB device or an SD card, press thevoice button on the steering wheel control. When prompted, sayany of the commands in the following chart. If you are not listening to a USB device or an SD card, press the voicebutton and, after the tone, say...

Bluetooth Audio Your system allows you to stream audio over your vehicle’s speakers fromyour connected, Bluetooth-enabled cellular phone. To access, press the lower left corner on the touchscreen, thenselect the BT Stereo tab. Bluetooth Audio Voice Commands If you are listening to a Bluetooth audio ...

Troubleshooting • Do not connect the audio input jack to a line level output. The jackonly works correctly with devices that have a headphone output witha volume control. • Do not set the portable music player’s volume level higher than isnecessary to match the volume of the CD or FM radio as this c...

Receiving Calls During an incoming call, an audible tone sounds. Call informationappears in the display if it is available. Accept the call by pressing Accept on the touchscreen or by pressing this phone button on your steering wheel controls. Reject the call by pressing Reject on the touchscreen or...

Note: This is a phone-dependent feature. If your phone does not support downloading call history using Bluetooth, SYNC keeps track of calls madewith the SYNC system. Messaging Send text messages using your touchscreen. See Text messaging later in this section. Settings Touch this button to access va...

You can then preview the message, verify the recipient as well as updatethe message list, and send it to a connected device (such as a USBdrive). Pre-defined 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 ...

INFORMATION If your vehicle is equipped with Navigation, touch the i(Information) button to access these features. If your vehicleis not equipped with Navigation, touch the corner of the touchscreen with the green tab. Under the Information menu, you can access features, such as: A. SYNC Services B....

Connecting to SYNC Services Using the Touchscreen If your vehicle is equipped with Navigation, touch the i(Information) button to access these features. If your vehicle isnot equipped with Navigation, touch the corner of the touchscreen with the green tab. Press Services. 1. Select Connect to Servic...

SYNC Services Voice Commands When a route has been downloaded (non-navigation systems),press the voice button on the steering wheel control. Whenprompted, say any of the following commands: “SERVICES” “Cancel route” “Navigation voice off” “Navigation voice on” “Next turn” “Route status” “Route summa...

If your vehicle is equipped with Navigation, touch the i(Information) button to access these features. If your vehicle isnot equipped with Navigation, touch the corner of the touchscreen with the green tab. Traffic On Route and Traffic Nearby Touch these buttons to identify traffic incidents on your...

Sirius Travel Link Voice Commands Note: In order to use Sirius Travel Link, your vehicle must be equipped with navigation and your navigation SD card must be in the SD card slot. Press the voice button on the steering wheel controls and, whenprompted, say any of the following: Travel Link voice comm...

Calendar If your vehicle is equipped with Navigation, touch the i(Information) button to access these features. If your vehicle isnot equipped with Navigation, touch the corner of the touchscreen with the green tab. Press Calendar. You can view the current calendar by day, week or month. 911 Assist®...

If a crash deploys an airbag (excludes knee airbags and rear inflatablesafety belts [if equipped]) or activates the fuel pump shut-off, yourSYNC-equipped vehicle may be able to contact emergency services bydialing 911 through a paired and connected Bluetooth-enabled phone.You can learn more about th...

Vehicle Health Report Privacy Notice When you create a Vehicle Health Report, Ford Motor Company may collectyour cellular phone number (to process your report request) and diagnosticinformation about your vehicle. Certain versions or updates to Vehicle HealthReport may also collect more vehicle info...

Clock Note: You cannot manually set the date. Your vehicle’s GPS does this for you. Note: If the battery has been disconnected, your vehicle needs to acquire a GPS signal to update the clock. Once your vehicle acquires thesignal, it may take a few minutes for the update to display the correcttime.1....

Your system allows you to upload and view up to 32 photos. To access, press theSettings icon > Display > Edit Wallpaper, and then follow the system prompts to upload your photographs. Only the photograph(s), which meets the following conditions, display: • Compatible file formats are as follow...

Voice Control Press the Settings icon > Settings > Voice Control, then select from the following: Voice control Interaction Mode Standard interaction mode provides moredetailed interaction and guidance. Advancedmode has less audible interaction and moretone prompts. ConfirmationPrompts Have th...

Navigation Press the Settings icon > Settings > Navigation, then select from the following: Navigation Map Preferences Turn breadcrumbs on and off. Have the system display your turn list top tobottom or bottom to top. Turn the Parking POI notification on and off. Route Preferences Have the sys...

Wireless & Internet USB MobileBroadband Instead of using Wi-Fi, your system can alsouse a USB mobile broadband connection toaccess the internet. (You must turn on yourmobile broadband device on your personalcomputer before connecting it to the system.)This screen allows you to set up what is you...

L. Driver settings: Depending on your vehicle and option package, you may have the following features: • Touch + or – to adjust the temperature. • If your vehicle is equipped with heated seats, touch the heated seaticon to control the heated seat. See the Seats chapter. • If your vehicle is equipped...

Additional climate control voice commands “Floor on” “Temperature <60–85> degrees” “Max A/C off” “Temperature decrease” “Max A/C on” “Temperature high” “My temp” “Temperature increase” “Off” “Temperature low” “On” “Windshield floor on” “Panel floor on” “Help” * If you have said “Temperature”, ...

Setting a Destination Press the green corner of your touchscreen, then Dest when it appears. Choose any of the following: Destination Selections My Home Street Address Favorites Intersection Previous Destinations City Center Point of Interest Map Emergency Edit Route Cancel Route Previous Starting P...

cityseekr (If Available) Note: cityseekr point of interest information is limited to approximately 154 cities (132 in the United States, 13 in Canada and 9 in Mexico). cityseekr, when available, is a service thatprovides more information about certainpoints of interest such as restaurants,hotels and...

Attraction This icon appears when your selection exists in multiplecategories within the system. When you are viewing more information for hotels, cityseekr also tellsyou if the hotel has certain services and facilities using icons. Hotel services and facilities Restaurant 24 Hr Room Service Busines...

Setting Your Navigation Preferences Select settings for the system to take into account when planning yourroute. Press the Settings icon > Settings > Navigation. When you select: You can: Map Preferences Turn breadcrumbs on and off. Have the system display your turn list top tobottom or bottom...

When you select: You can: Traffic Preferences Choose how you want the system to handletraffic problems along your route. Automatic: Have the system reroute you to avoid traffic incidents that develop andimpact the current route (no notification isprovided). Manual: Have the system always provide a t...

Change the appearance of the mapdisplay by repeatedly pressing thearrow button in the upper leftcorner of the screen. It togglesbetween three different map modes:Heading up, North up, and 3D. Heading up (2D map) always shows the direction of forward travel to be upward on the screen. This view is av...

Map Icons Vehicle mark shows the current location of your vehicle. It stays in the center of the map display, except when in scrollmode. Scroll cursor allows you to scroll the map; the fixed icon is in the center of the screen. The map position closest to the cursoris in a window on the top center p...

“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 in minimum” “Zoom out maxi...

GENERAL INFORMATION SYNC® End User License Agreement (EULA) • You have acquired a device (“DEVICE”) that includes software licensed by Ford Motor Company and its affiliates (“FORD MOTORCOMPANY”) from an affiliate of Microsoft Corporation (“MS”). Thoseinstalled software products of MS origin, as well...

DESCRIPTION OF OTHER RIGHTS AND LIMITATIONS: • Speech Recognition: If the SOFTWARE includes speech recognition component(s), you should understand that speech recognition is aninherently statistical process and that recognition errors are inherentin the process. Neither FORD MOTOR COMPANY nor its su...

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WARNING: Operating certain parts of this system while driving can distract your attention away from the road, and possibly cause an accident or other serious consequences. Do not changesystem settings or enter data non-verbally (using your hands) whiledriving. Stop the vehicle in a safe and legal ma...

Agreement. As used in this Agreement, the words “include” and“including,” and variations thereof, will not be deemed to be terms oflimitation, but rather will be deemed to be followed by the words“without limitation.” 9. Other Vendors Terms and Conditions The TeleNav Software utilizes map and other ...

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911 Assist™ ......................417, 496 A ABS (see Brakes) .....................217 Accessing and using your USBport ............................................474 Accessing call history/phonebook during active call .............405 Accessing your calendar ..........496 Accessing your media menu...