Ford 2014 Flex v.1- User Manual

may access or share among them data for vehicle improvement purposes.For U.S. only (if equipped), if you choose to use the SYNC® VehicleHealth Report, you consent that certain diagnostic information may alsobe accessed electronically by Ford Motor Company and Ford authorizedservice facilities, and t...

and Ford of Canada do not access event data recorderinformation without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to courtorder or where required by law enforcement, other governmentauthorities or other third parties acting with lawful authority.Other parties may seek to access the information independentl...

PERCHLORATE MATERIAL Note: Certain components in your vehicle, such as airbag modules, safety belt pretensioners, and remote control batteries, may containperchlorate material. Special handling may apply for service or vehicleend of life disposal. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate formo...

Warranty on Replacement Parts Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacement parts are the onlyreplacement parts that benefit from a Ford Warranty. Damage caused toyour vehicle as a result of the failure of non-Ford parts may not becovered by the Ford Warranty. For additional information, see the termsand ...

WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that you use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may takeyour focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operationof your vehicle. We recommend ag...

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 toddlerseat). Small...

CHILD SEAT POSITIONING 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 thevehicle seat upon which the child seat is installed all the way back.When poss...

WARNING: Never place, or allow a child to place, the shoulder belt under a child’s arm or behind the back because it reduces the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the riskof injury or death in a crash. WARNING: To avoid risk of injury, do not leave children or pets unattende...

BOOSTER SEATS WARNING: Never place, or allow a child to place, the shoulder belt under a child’s arm or behind the back because it reduces the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the riskof injury or death in a crash. Use a belt-positioning booster seat for children who have o...

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...

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...

Each time you use the safety seat, check that the seat is properlyattached to the lower anchors and tether anchor, if applicable. Tug thechild seat from side to side and forward and back where it is secured tothe vehicle. The seat should move less than one inch when you do thisfor a proper installat...

2. Locate the correct anchor for the selected rear seating position. • Second-row bucket (40/40) • Second-row bench (60/40) • Third-row seat Note: The cargo tie-downs at the rear edge of the floor are not tether anchors. 34 Child Safety 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013USA (f...

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...

Conditions of Operation If... Then... The driver’s safety belt is notbuckled before the ignitionswitch is turned to the onposition... The safety belt warning lightilluminates 1-2 minutes and thewarning chime sounds 4-8 seconds. The driver’s safety belt isbuckled while the indicatorlight is illuminat...

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 as you could be seriously injured or killed. Note: The rear inflatable safety belts are compatible with most infant and child safety car seats and belt positioning booster ...

• The fully inflated belt’s increased diameter moreeffectively holds the occupant in the appropriateseating position, and spreads crash forces over morearea of the body than regular safety belts. Thishelps reduce pressure on the chest and helpscontrol head and neck motion for passengers. Stowing the...

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...

PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION WARNING: Airbags do not inflate slowly or gently, and the risk of injury from a deploying airbag is the greatest close to the trim covering the airbag module. WARNING: All occupants of your vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even wh...

WARNING: If the airbag has deployed, the airbag will not function again and must be replaced immediately. If the airbag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in a crash. The airbags are a supplemental restraint system and are designed towork with the safety belts to h...

DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS WARNING: Never place your arm or any objects over an airbag module. Placing your arm over a deploying airbag can result in serious arm fractures or other injuries. Objects placed on or over theairbag inflation area may cause those objects to be propelled by theairbag int...

To properly position yourself away from the airbag: • Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching thepedals comfortably. • Recline the seat slightly (one or two degrees) from the uprightposition. After all occupants have adjusted their seats and put on safety belts, it isvery i...

If there are lodged objects or cargo is interfering with the seat, take thefollowing steps to remove the obstruction: • Pull the vehicle over. • Turn the vehicle off. • Driver and adult passengers should check for any objects lodgedunderneath the front passenger seat or cargo interfering with the se...

SAFETY CANOPY® CURTAIN AIRBAGS WARNING: Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the headliner at the siderail that may come into contact with a deploying curtain airbag. Failure to follow these instructions mayincrease the risk of personal injury in the event of a crash. WARNING: Do not l...

CRASH SENSORS AND AIRBAG INDICATOR WARNING: Modifying or adding equipment to the front end of your vehicle (including frame, bumper, front end body structure and tow hooks) may affect the performance of the airbag system,increasing the risk of injury. Do not modify the front end of yourvehicle. Your...

The fact that the safety belt pretensioners or airbags did not activate forboth front seat occupants in a crash does not mean that something iswrong with the system. Rather, it means the restraints control moduledetermined the accident conditions (such as crash severity, belt usage)were not appropri...

GENERAL INFORMATION ON RADIO FREQUENCIES This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and with IndustryCanada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) This device must accept any interference...

REMOTE CONTROL Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs) (If Equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped withtwo integrated keyhead transmitters.Use the key blade to start yourvehicle and unlock or lock the driverdoor from outside the vehicle. Thetransmitter portion functions as theremote control. Note: You...

Note: Your vehicle’s back-up keys came with a security tag thatprovides important key cutinformation. Keep the tag in a safeplace for future reference. Replacing the Battery Note: Refer to local regulations when disposing of transmitter batteries. Note: Do not wipe off any grease on the battery term...

Programming memory to the transmitter To activate this feature: 1. Move the memory features to the desired positions using theassociated controls. 2. Press and hold button 1 for five seconds. A tone will soundconfirming memory position hasbeen set. Continue to hold until asecond tone is heard after ...

Remote Start (If Equipped) WARNING: To avoid exhaust fumes, do not use remote start if your vehicle is parked indoors or areas that are not well ventilated. Note: Do not use remote start if your vehicle is low on fuel. The remote start button is on the transmitter. This feature allows you to start y...

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 the liftgate release button. 2. Press the c...

4. For memory recall feature, enter the sixth digit 1 • 2 to store driver 1 settings or 3 • 4 to store driver 2 settings. Note: Pressing 5 • 6 , 7 • 8 , or 9 • 0 keypad numbers as a sixth digit will not recall a driver memory setting. Note: The factory-set code cannot be associated with a memory set...

Unlocking and Locking the Doors To unlock the driver door: Enter the factory-set 5-digit code or your personal code. You must press each number within five seconds of eachother. The interior lamps will illuminate. Note: All doors will unlock if the two-stage unlocking feature is disabled. Refer to L...

With Intelligent Access Keys Note: You will need to have two programmed intelligent access keys for this procedure. To display the factory-set code in the information display: 1. Place the first programmed key inthe backup slot inside the centerconsole. The key ring must be at therear with the butto...

5. Press and release the brake pedal one time. The indicator on the START/STOP button should begin to rapidly flash, indicating the programming mode has been entered and two programmed intelligentaccess keys have been detected in your vehicle. 6. Press the START/STOP button within one minute. A mess...

Disarming the Alarm To disarm the alarm, do any of the following: • Press the power door unlock button within the 20-second pre-armedmode. • Press the unlock button on the remote control. • Unlock the doors with the keyless entry pad. • Enter the vehicle using intelligent access (if equipped). • Tur...

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 94 Steering Wheel 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013USA (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 before switching on the windshield wipers. Note: Make sure the windshield wipers are switched off before entering a car wash. Note: Clean the windshield and wiper blades if they begin to leave streaks or smears. If that does not resolve the issue,...

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 dimmer switch is rotated up, past the detent,until the courtesy lamps come on. • the remo...

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 ...

Pull up the window switch and hold within two seconds of the windowreaching the bounce-back position. The window will travel up with nobounce-back protection. The window will stop if you release the switchbefore the window is fully closed. Window Lock A. Unlock B. Lock Press the control to lock or u...

Power-Folding Mirrors (If Equipped) Note: Activating the mirrors 10 or more times within one minute, or repeated folding and unfolding of the mirrors while holding the controldown during full travel, may disable the system to protect motors fromoverheating. Wait approximately three minutes with the ...

The image of the approachingvehicle is small and near the inboardedge of the main mirror when it is ata distance. The image becomeslarger and begins to move outboardacross the main mirror as the vehicleapproaches (A). The image willtransition from the main mirror andbegin to appear in the blind spot...

Auto-Dimming Mirror Note: Do not block the sensors on the front and back of the mirror. Mirror performance may be affected. A rear center passenger or raisedrear center head restraint may also block light from reaching the sensor. The mirror will dim automatically to reduce glare when bright lights ...

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...

Grade assist and overdrive cancel (if equipped) (RTT) Illuminates when grade assist is turned on. 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 m...

Park lamps Illuminates when the park lamps are on. 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...

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 may take theirfocus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation 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 Display Language Select your applicable language Units Distance Miles and Gallons or km/Lor L/100km Temperature Fahrenheit (°F) or Celsius (°C) Convenience AutolampDelay Off or number of seconds Compass Display Calibrate (ifequipped) Hold OK to Calibrate Zone (1–15) DTECalculation Normal or...

To set the compass zone: Enter the compass menu and select Set. Followthe prompts. See the diagram below to determine your magnetic zone. Determine which magnetic zone youare in for your geographic locationby referring to the zone map. Information Messages See Information Messages later in this chap...

Scroll up/down to highlight one of the categories, then press the rightarrow key or OK to enter into that category. Press the left arrow key asneeded to exit back to the main menu. Display Mode Use the up/down arrow buttons to choose between the following displayoptions. Display mode Display mode Op...

• Inst. Fuel Economy: This display shows a visual graph of yourinstantaneous fuel economy. • XX. Min Fuel History: This display shows a bar chart of your fuelhistory. Driver Assist In this mode, you can configure different driver setting choices. Note: Some items are optional and may not appear. Dri...

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 Vehicle Alarm To StopAlarm, Start Vehicle. 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 st...

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...

Keys and Intelligent Access Messages Action / Description Max Number of KeysLearned Displayed during spare key programming whenthe maximum number of keys have beenprogrammed. Press Brake to Start Displayed when the start/stop button ispressed without the brake pedal being applied.This is a reminder ...

Passenger Sensing System Message Action / Description Occupant SensorBLOCKED RemoveObjects NearPassenger Seat Displayed when objects are by the passengerseat. After the objects are moved away fromthe seat, if the warning stays on or continuesto come on contact your authorized dealer assoon as possib...

D. Recirculated air: Press to switch between outside air and recirculated air. When the LED on the button is lit, the air currently inthe passenger compartment is being recirculated. Using recirculated aircan reduce the time needed to cool the interior and reduce unwantedodors from entering your veh...

I. Fan speed control: Press + or - to increase or decrease the volume of air circulated in your vehicle. J. Driver temperature control: Press + or - to increase or decrease the air temperature inside the vehicle.This control also adjusts the passenger side temperature when dual zoneoperation is dise...

GENERAL OPERATING TIPS Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System • To reduce fog build-up on the windshield during humid weather, selectDefrost. Temperature and fan speed can also be increased to improveclearing. • To reduce humidity build-up inside the vehicle, do not drive with thesystem off or w...

Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control • To reduce fog build-up on the windshield during humid weather, selectDefrost. Temperature and fan speed can also be increased to improveclearing. • To reduce humidity build-up inside the vehicle, do not drive with thesystem off or with recirculated air engag...

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. Press thebutton 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: 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 any objects are not trapped behind the seat back. After returning the seat back to...

Power Lumbar (If Equipped) MEMORY FUNCTION (IF EQUIPPED) This memory control, located on thedriver’s door, allows automaticpositioning of the driver seat andpower mirrors to two programmablepositions. You may also have thisfeature for the steering column andpower adjustable foot pedals. Programming ...

Recalling a memory position You can recall a programmed memory position: • in any gearshift position if the ignition is not on. • only in position P or N if the ignition is on. Press the desired memory control to recall a memory position. Recalling memory positions with the remote control You can re...

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: In order to allow the seat to complete the stowed position, do not place objects under the seat before stowing. Remove all objects from theseat and stowage tub. Sharp objects may result in damage to the seatupholstery and improper seat function. Note: In the unlikely event that the third row p...

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 ...

1. With your vehicle parked outside of the garage and your key in theignition, turn the key so that the ignition is in the on position. 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 pre...

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....

Console Refrigerator and Freezer (If Equipped) This feature will operate when the vehicle is on or in accessory mode.Limit the time of use when the vehicle is in accessory mode to avoiddraining the vehicle’s battery. Ford recommends only using this featurewhen the engine is running. Flip the console...

Cleaning and Maintenance Note: Condensation on the inside walls of the refrigerator is normal under certain conditions. This feature is maintenance free, but you can clean the inside of the unitand the cover with a mild soap and water solution when needed. OVERHEAD CONSOLE The appearance of the over...

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...

Within 20 seconds of switching the engine off, press the brake pedal andpress the button. After 20 seconds have expired, you can no longer startthe engine without the key present inside your vehicle. Once the engine has started, it remains running until you press thebutton, even if the system does n...

Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary 1. Move the transmission selector lever to position P. 2. If your vehicle has an ignition key, turn the key to the off position. If your vehicle has a keyless start system, press the button once. 3. Apply the parking brake. Note: This switches off ...

Important Ventilating Information If you stop your vehicle and leave the engine idling for long periods oftime, we recommend that you do one of the following: • Open the windows at least 1 inch (2.5 centimeters). • Set your climate control to outside air. ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: F...

• Make sure the system is unplugged and properly stowed before drivingyour vehicle. Make sure the protective cover seals the prongs of theblock heater cord plug when not in use. • Keep plug terminals clean and free of dirt and corrosion. • Make sure the heater system is checked for proper operation ...

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...

Do not be concerned if your engine sometimes knocks lightly. However, ifit knocks heavily while you are using fuel with the recommended octanerating, see your authorized dealer to prevent any engine damage. RUNNING OUT OF FUEL Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverseeffec...

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. When done, clean the funnel or properly dispose of it. Extra funnelscan be purchased from your authorized dealer...

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...

2. Remove the cup holderinsert. 3. Using a screwdriver (orsimilar tool), release thetab to the access door andremove. 4. Locate the brake shiftinterlock lever on thepassenger side of theshifter assembly. 5. Apply the brake pedal.Using a screwdriver (orsimilar tool), press downand hold the brake shif...

Maintenance and Modifications The suspension and steering systems on your vehicle have been designedand tested to provide predictable performance whether loaded or emptyand durable load carrying capability. For this reason, Ford MotorCompany strongly recommends that you do not make modifications suc...

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 the 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 ...

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 system visually and/or audiblyinstructs the driver to park the vehicle. The system may not function correctly if somethin...

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 ...

Switching Off Adaptive Cruise Control Note: The set speed memory will erase when you switch the system off. Press and release OFF or turn off the ignition. 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 som...

Cause Action The surface of the radar in thegrille is dirty or obstructed insome way. Clean the grille surface in front ofthe radar or remove the objectcausing the obstruction. The surface of the radar in thegrille is clean but the messageremains in the display. Wait a short time. It may takeseveral...

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. Trailer Towing Connector (Vehicles with a Trailer Towing Packageand 7–Pin Connector) When attaching the trailer wiring connector toyour vehicle, only use a proper fitting connecto...

When hooking-up a trailer using a weight-distributing hitch, always usethe following procedure:1. Park your vehicle, without the trailer, on a level surface.2. Measure the height of the top of your vehicle’s front wheel opening on the fender. This is H1. 3. Attach the trailer to your vehicle without...

Trailer Brake Controller Connector (If Equipped) The connector is located under theinstrument panel above the brakepedal. 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 d...

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....

• Add particular accessories to your vehicle (e.g.; bug deflectors,rollbars or light bars, running boards, ski racks). • Drive with the wheels out of alignment. DRIVING THROUGH WATER WARNING: Drive through water in an emergency only, and not as part of normal driving. WARNING: Engine damage can occu...

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...

U.S. Ford vehicle customers who require Roadside Assistance, call1-800-241-3673. If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford MotorCompany will reimburse a reasonable amount for towing to the nearestdealership within 35 miles (56 kilometers). To obtain reimbursementinformation, U.S....

Connecting the Jumper Cables WARNING: Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative (-) terminal of the battery to be jumped. A spark may cause an explosion of the gases that surround the battery. Note: Do not attach the negative (-) cable to fuel lines, engine rocker covers, the intake...

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...

• Ford Genuine Accessories • Service specials and promotions. 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,...

UTILIZING THE MEDIATION or ARBITRATION PROGRAM(CANADA ONLY) This pertains to vehicles delivered to authorized Canadian dealers. Inthose 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 28...

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 Maintena...

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 290 ...

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 use alcohol, methanol, brine or any engine coolants mixed withalcohol or methanol antifreeze (coolant). Alcohol and other liquids cancause engine damage from overheating or freezing. • Do not add extra inhibitors or additives to the coolant. These can beharmful and compromise the corrosion ...

Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme climates should useprediluted engine coolant for optimum cooling system and engineprotection. 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 th...

3. Turn the engine off and wait for it to cool before checking the coolantlevel. 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 engin...

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...

TRANSMISSION FLUID CHECK 6F50/6F55 Transmission WARNING: The dipstick cap and surrounding components may be hot; gloves are recommended. WARNING: Use gloves when moving the air filter assembly; components will be hot. Note: Automatic transmission fluid expands when warmed. To obtain an accurate flui...

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 areencountered on streets, highways andoff-road. Crossover vehicles are notdesigned for cornering at speeds ashigh as passenger 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...

WARNING: Age Tires degrade over time depending on many factors such as weather, storage conditions, and conditions of use (such as load, speed,inflation pressure) the tires experience throughout their lives.In general, tires should be replaced after six years regardless of treadwear. However, heat c...

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 Tire Label(loca...

Low tirepressurewarning light Possible cause Customer action required Flashingwarning light Spare tire in use Repair the damaged road wheel and tire assembly and reinstall it onthe vehicle to restore systemfunction. For a description on howthe system functions, see When Your Temporary Spare Tire isI...

CHANGING A ROAD WHEEL WARNING: The use of tire sealants may damage your tire pressure monitoring system and should not be used. However, if you must use a sealant, the tire pressure monitoring system sensor andvalve stem on the wheel must be replaced by an authorized Forddealer. WARNING: See Tire Pr...

• Winter weather driving capability • Wet weather driving capability • All-Wheel driving capability • Load leveling adjustment When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare tire and wheel assembly,additional caution should be given to: • towing a trailer. • driving vehicles equipped with a camper...

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 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® toactivate, modify or track your account. Channel Guide Select to view available satellite radiochannels. ...

AM/FM/CD PREMIUM 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...

When HD Radio broadcasts are active, you can access the followingfunctions: When you select: You can: Scan Hear a brief sampling of all available stations.This feature still works when HD Radioreception is on, although it does not scan forHD2-HD7 channels. You may see the HD logoappear if the statio...

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.comin the 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 SIRIUSsatellite radio system includes hardware and a limited subscription term which begins on the date ofsale or...

SYNC is an in-vehicle communications system that works with yourBluetooth-enabled cellular phone and portable media player. This allowsyou to: • Make and receive calls. • Access and play music from your portable music player. • Use 911 Assist, Vehicle Health Report and SYNC Services (Traffic,Directi...

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...

Adjusting the Interaction Level Push the voice icon; when prompted, say “Voice settings”, thenany of the following: When you say: The system: “Interaction mode standard” Provides more detailed interaction and guidance. “Interaction mode advanced” Provides less audible interaction and more tone promp...

Helpful Hints • Make sure the interior of the 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 comm...

Making Calls Press the voice icon and when prompted say:1. Say “Call <name>” or “Dial”, then the desired number.2. When the system confirms the number, say “Dial” again to initiate the call. To erase the last spoken digit, say “Delete” or press the left arrow button.To erase all spoken digits,...

When you select: You can: Join Calls Join two separate calls.1. Press the phone button.2. Access the desired contact through SYNCor use voice commands to place the secondcall. Once actively in the second call, pressMENU.3. Scroll until Join Calls appears and pressOK. Press OK again when Join Calls ?...

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...

911 Assist Privacy Notice Once 911 Assist is set on, it may disclose to emergency services that thevehicle has been in a crash involving the deployment of an airbag oractivation of the fuel pump shut-off. Certain versions or updates to 911Assist may also be capable of electronically or verbally disc...

The system allows you to check your vehicle’s overall health in the formof a diagnostic report card. The vehicle health report contains valuableinformation such as: • Vehicle Diagnostic Information • Scheduled maintenance • Open Recalls and Field Service Actions • Unserviced items from vehicle inspe...

2. Follow the voice prompts to select your destination. Once your destination is selected, your current vehicle location is uploaded anda route based on current traffic conditions is calculated and sentback to your vehicle. After the route download is complete, thephone call is automatically ended. ...

SYNC Services quick tips Portable Your subscription is associated with yourBluetooth-enabled cellular phone number, notyour VIN (Vehicle Identification Number). Youcan pair and connect your phone to anyvehicle equipped with SYNC Services andcontinue enjoying your personalized services.You can even a...

“USB” “Play track <name>” 1,3 “Refine album <name>” 1,3 “Refine artist <name>” 1,3 “Refine song <name>” 1,3 “Refine track <name>” 1,3 “Repeat off” “Repeat on” “Search album <name>” 1,3 “Search artist <name>” 1,3 “Search genre <name>” 1,3 “Search song &...

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. Youcan 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...

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...

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...

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 responsibility is the safe operation ofthe vehicle. We ...

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 ...

Accessing a List of Available Commands • If you use the touchscreen, press the Settings icon > Help > Voice Command List. • If you use the steering wheel control, press the voice icon. After thetone, speak your command clearly. Voice command list “Audio list of commands” “Bluetooth audio list ...

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 Sirius channel guide” ** “Browse SD card” “Browse USB” “Help” * If you have said “Browse”, you can then say ...

SIRIUS satellite radio). Note: This is only available when your MyFord Touch system language is set to North American English. “AM <530 - 1710>” “FM <87.7 – 107.9>” “<530 - 1710>” “<87.7 – 107.9>” “Sirius <0-223>” * “<Channel name>” * “Play [genre] <name>” *...

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...

“SIRIUS” “SAT 1” “Sirius on” “SAT 1 preset <#>” “Sports game” * “SAT 2” “Tune” ** “SAT 2 preset <#>” “Help” * If you have said, “Sports game”, see the following “Sports game” chart. ** If you have said, “Tune”, see the following “Tune” chart. “SPORTS GAME” “Tune to the <college name&g...

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

SIRIUS troubleshooting tips Radio display Condition Possible action Acquiring... Radio requires morethan two seconds toproduce audio for theselected channel. No action required.This message shoulddisappear shortly. Sat Fault/SIRIUSsystem failure. There is an internalmodule or systemfailure present. ...

SIRIUS troubleshooting tips Radio display Condition Possible action None Found. CheckChannel Guide. All the channels in theselected channels areeither skipped orlocked. Use the channel guideto turn off the Lock or Skip function on that station. Subscription Updated. SIRIUS has updatedthe channels av...

Compression allows you to turn the compression feature on and off. Browse Touch this button to look through all available CD tracks. CD Voice Commands If you are listening to a CD, press the voice button on thesteering wheel control. When prompted, say any of thecommands in the following chart. If y...

Note: Your vehicle may not have all these sound settings. • Media Player Settings allows you to select more settings, which is under Media Player. See Settings. • Device Information displays software and firmware information about the currently connected media device. • Update Media Index indexes yo...

It is also able to organize your indexed media from your playing deviceby metadata tags. Metadata tags, which are descriptive softwareidentifiers embedded in the media files, provide information about thefile. If your indexed media files contain no information embedded in thesemetadata tags, SYNC ma...

PHONE A. Phone B. Quick Dial C. Phonebook D. History E. Messaging F. Settings Hands-free calling is one of the main features of SYNC. Once you pairyour phone, you can access many options using the touchscreen or voicecommands. While the system supports a variety of features, many aredependent on you...

3. If you are prompted to enter a PIN on your device, it does not support Secure Simple Pairing. To pair, enter the PIN displayed onthe touchscreen. Skip the next step. 4. When prompted on your phone’s display, confirm that the PIN provided by SYNC matches the PIN displayed on your cellular phone. 5...

1. Touch the top left corner of the display to access the Phone menu. 2. Select Messaging. 3. Choose from the following: • Listen (speaker icon) • Dial • Send Text • View • Delete. Composing a Text Message Note: This is a speed-dependent feature. It is unavailable when your vehicle is traveling at s...

Receiving a Text Message When a new message arrives, an audible tone sounds and the screendisplays a pop-up with the caller name and ID, if supported by yourphone. You can press: • View to view the text message. • Listen for SYNC to read the message to you. • Dial to call the contact. • Ignore to ex...

Internet Data Connection If your phone is compatible, use this screen to adjust your internet dataconnection. Select to make your connection profile with the personalarea network or to turn off your connection. You can also choose toadjust your settings or have the system always connect, never conne...

Connecting to SYNC Services Using Voice Commands Press the voice button on the steering wheel controls.1. When prompted, say “Services”. This initiates an outgoing call to SYNC Services using your paired and connectedBluetooth-enabled cellular phone. 2. Once you connect to the service, follow the vo...

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...

WARNING: Do not wait for 911 Assist to make an emergency call if you can do it yourself. Dial emergency services immediately to avoid delayed response time, which could increase therisk of serious injury or death after a crash. If you do not hear 911Assist within five seconds of the crash, the syste...

You can also access 911 Assist by: • Pressing the Settings icon > Settings > Phone > 911 Assist, or • Pressing the Settings icon > Help > 911 Assist. To Make Sure that 911 Assist Works Properly • SYNC must be powered and working properly at the time of theincident and throughout featu...

Register for Vehicle Health Report and set your report preferences atwww.SYNCMyRide.com. After registering, you can request a VehicleHealth Report (inside your vehicle). Return to your account atwww.SYNCMyRide.com to view your report. You can also choose forSYNC to remind you automatically to run re...

SETTINGS A. Clock B. Display C. Sound D. Vehicle E. Settings F. Help Under this menu, you can set your clock, access and adjust thedisplay, sound and vehicle settings as well as access settings forspecific modes or the help feature. Clock Note: You cannot manually set the date. Your vehicle’s GPS do...

From this screen, you can also make other adjustments, such as 12– or24–hour mode, activate GPS time synchronization and have the systemautomatically update for new time zones. You can also turn the outside air temperature display on and off. Itappears at the top center of the touchscreen, next to t...

Sound Press the Settings icon > Sound, then select from the following: Sound Settings Bass DSP * Midrange Occupancy Mode * Treble Speed Compensated Volume Set Balance and Fade * If equipped. Vehicle Press the Settings icon > Vehicle, then select from the following: • Ambient Lighting • Vehicle...

Rear View Camera This menu allows you to access settings for your rear view camera. Press the Settings icon > Vehicle > Rear View Camera, then select from the following settings: • Rear Camera Delay • Visual Park Aid Alert • Guidelines. Enable Valet Mode Note: If the system locks, and you need...

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...

• Touch + or – to adjust the temperature. • To adjust fan speed, touch + or – next to the fan icon. • Touch Rear again to close the rear controls. Closing the rear climate control functions does not affect their current settings. E. Recirculated air: Touch to turn the recirculated air on or off whic...

• Panel and Floor: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents, demister vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents. • Floor: Distributes air through the demister vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents. L. Driver settings: Depending on your vehicle and option package, you may have the...

Additional climate control voice commands “Fan decrease” “Temperature <15.5–29.5> degrees” “Fan increase” “Temperature <60–85> degrees” “Floor on” “Temperature decrease” “Max A/C off” “Temperature high” “Max A/C on” “Temperature increase” “My temp” “Temperature low” “Off” “Windshield flo...

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 1. Enter the necess...

cityseekr, when available, is a service thatprovides more information about certainpoints of interest such as restaurants,hotels and attractions. When you have selected a point ofinterest, the location and informationappear, such as address and phonenumber. If cityseekr lists the point of interest, ...

Hotel services and facilities Restaurant 24 Hr Room Service Business Center Fitness Center Handicap Facilities Internet Access Laundry Pool Refrigerator Wi-Fi For restaurants, cityseekr can provide information, such as star rating,average cost, review, handicap access, hours of operation, and websit...

Menu displays a pop-up box that allows direct access to navigation settings, View/Edit Route, SIRIUS Travel Link, Guidance Mute and CancelRoute. Re-center the map by pressing this icon whenever you scrollthe map away from your vehicle’s current location. Auto Zoom Press the green bar to access map m...

“NAVIGATION” “Destination” * “Zoom city” “Zoom country” “Zoom in minimum” “Zoom out maximum” “Zoom province” “Zoom state” “Zoom street” “Zoom to <distance>” “Help” * If you have said, “Destination”, you may say any of the commands in the Destination chart. One-shot Destination Street Address W...

GENERAL INFORMATION SYNC® End User License Agreement (EULA) • You have acquired a device (“DEVICE”) that includes software licensed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY from an affiliate of MicrosoftCorporation (“MS”). Those installed software products of MS origin, aswell as associated media, printed materials, a...

content. This action does not affect unprotected content. When yourDEVICE downloads licenses for protected content, you agree thatMicrosoft may include a revocation list with the licenses. Contentowners may require you to upgrade the SOFTWARE on your DEVICEto access their content. If you decline an ...

printed materials accompanying the SOFTWARE. All title and intellectualproperty rights in and to the content which may be accessed through useof the SOFTWARE is the property of the respective content owner andmay be protected by applicable copyright or other intellectual propertylaws and treaties. T...

• THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE THAT MAY EXPRESSLY BE PROVIDED FOR YOUR NEW VEHICLE. End user notice Microsoft® Windows® Mobile for Automotive Important SafetyInformation This system Ford SYNC™ contains software that is licensed toManufacturer FORD MOTOR COMPANY by an affiliate of Microso...

8. Miscellaneous 8.1 This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between TeleNavand you with respect to the subject matter hereof.8.2 Except for the limited licenses expressly granted in this Agreement,TeleNav retains all right, title and interest in and to the TeleNavSoftware, including without...

9. Other Vendors Terms and Conditions The TeleNav Software utilizes map and other data licensed toTeleNav by third party vendors for the benefit of you and other endusers. This Agreement includes end-user terms applicable to thesecompanies (included at the end of this Agreement), and thus youruse of...

Disclaimer of Warranty: NT AND ITS LICENSORS (INCLUDING THEIR LICENSORS AND SUPPLIERS) DISCLAIM ANY WARRANTIES,EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF QUALITY, PERFORMANCE,MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ORNON-INFRINGEMENT. Some States, Territories and Countries do notallow certain warranty exclusi...

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

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 (ifequipped 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 ...

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 listed below: Normal vehicle axle maintenance: Rear axles and power take-off units with synthetic fluid and light-duty trucks equipped withFord-design axles are lubricated for life; do not check or change fluidunless a leak is ...

ENGINE COOLANT CHANGE RECORD Initial change Six years or 100000 miles (160000 km)(whichever comes first) After initial change Every three years or 50000 miles (80000 km) Engine Coolant Change Log D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C O...

911 Assist™ ......................405, 479 A ABS (see Brakes) .....................208 Accessing and using your USBport ............................................458 Accessing call history/phonebook during active call .............394 Accessing your calendar ..........479 Accessing your media menu...