Ford 2015 Flex- User Manual

Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description Lightingcontrol Low tirepressurewarning Maintaincorrect fluidlevel Panic alarm Parking aidsystem Parkingbrake system Powersteering fluid Powerwindowsfront andrear Powerwindowlockout Serviceengine soon Side airbag Stabilitycontrol Windshielddef...

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

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

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

Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children Child size, height, weight, orage Recommendedrestraint type Infantsortoddlers Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) orless (generally age four oryounger). Use a child safety seat(sometimes called aninfant carrier,convertible seat, ortoddler seat). Smallch...

• Inflatable safety belt: grasp the lapportion of the inflatable safety beltand pull upward until all of the beltis pulled out. Note: Unlike the standard safety belt, the inflatable safety belt’s unique lap portion locks the child seat for installation. The ability for theshoulder portion of the bel...

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. 30 Child Safety 2015 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, October 2014USA ...

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. Note: Some booster seat safety belt guides may not accommod...

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 seatback 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 ...

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...

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 seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. WARNING: Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a crash, which may result ...

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...

Read Steps 1 - 5 thoroughly before proceeding with the programmingprocedure. Before following the procedure, make sure that: • The parking brake is set. • The transmission is in park (P). • The ignition is off. • The driver and front passenger safety belts are unbuckled. 1. Switch the ignition on. D...

The rear inflatable safety belt consists of the following: • An inflatable bag located in the shoulder safety belt webbing. • Lap safety belt webbing with automatic locking mode. • Crash sensors and monitoring system with readinessindicator. See Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator in the Supplemental...

Stowing the Rear Inflatable Safety Belt The rear inflatable safety belt has a snap retainer for stowing the safetybelt against the quarter trim panel when it is not in use. This willprevent the safety belt tongue from rattling against the side of the seatand keep it out of the way when folding or tu...

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

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

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...

Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment WARNING: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recommends a minimum distance of at least 10 inches (25 centimeters) between an occupant’s chest and the driver airbagmodule. To properly position yourself away from the airbag: • Move yo...

FRONT PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM WARNING: Even with Advanced Restraints Systems, children 12 and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position. Failure to follow this could seriously increase the risk of injury or death. WARNING: Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat bac...

The front passenger sensing system is designed to disable (will not inflate)the front passenger’s frontal airbag when the front passenger seat isunoccupied, or a rear facing infant seat, a forward-facing child restraint, ora booster seat is detected. Even with this technology, parents are strongly e...

If the airbag readiness light is lit, do the following: The driver and adult passengers should check for objects lodgedunderneath the front passenger seat, or cargo interfering with the seat. If there are lodged objects or cargo is interfering with the seat, take thefollowing steps to remove the obs...

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) Use the key blade to start yourvehicle and unlock or lock the driverdoor from outside your vehicle. Thetransmitter portion functions as theremote control. Note: Your vehicle’s keys came with a security label that providesimportant k...

Replacing the Battery Note: Refer to local regulations when disposing of transmitter batteries. Note: Do not wipe off any grease on the battery terminals or on the back surface of the circuit board. Note: Replacing the battery will not delete the transmitter from your vehicle. The transmitter should...

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

Extending the Vehicle Run Time Repeat Steps 1 and 2 with your vehicle still running to extend the runtime for another remote start duration. If the duration is set to last10 minutes, the duration will extend by another 10 minutes beginningafter what is left of the first activation time. For example,...

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 your vehic...

Locking the Doors Press the button to lock all the doors. The turn signals willilluminate. Press the button again within three seconds to confirm that all the doorsare closed. The doors will lock again, the horn will sound and the turnsignals will illuminate if all the doors and the luggage compartm...

Smart Unlocks for Integrated Keyhead Transmitter This feature helps to prevent you from locking yourself out of yourvehicle if your key is still in the ignition. When you open one of the front doors and lock your vehicle with thepower door lock control, all the doors will lock then unlock if your ke...

Autolock Feature (If Enabled) The autolock feature will lock all the doors when: • all the doors are closed, • the ignition is on, • you shift into any gear putting your vehicle in motion, and • your vehicle reaches a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h). The autolock feature repeats when: • you open...

Power Liftgate (If Equipped) WARNING: Make sure all persons are clear of the power liftgate area before using the power liftgate control. 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: C...

To open or close from the instrument panel: Press the instrument panel button. To open or close with the remote control: Press the remote control button twice within three seconds. To open with the outside liftgatecontrol button: 1. Unlock the liftgate with the remotecontrol or power door unlock but...

Resetting the Power Liftgate The liftgate may not operate properly and you may need to reset it if anyof the following conditions occur: • A low voltage or dead battery • Disconnected battery • The liftgate is manually closed and left ajar (unlatched) To reset the power liftgate: 1. Disconnect the b...

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

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

Arming the Alarm The system is ready to arm whenever the ignition is off. Lock the vehicleto arm the alarm. The turn signal lamps will flash once after locking the vehicle to indicatethe alarm is in the pre-armed mode. It will become fully armed in20 seconds. Disarming the Alarm To disarm the alarm,...

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...

Power Tilt and Telescope Steering Column (If Equipped) WARNING: Do not adjust the steering wheel when your vehicle is moving. Note: Make sure that you are sitting in the correct position. Refer to Sitting in the Correct Position in the Seats chapter. Use the control on the side of thesteering column...

To reset the steering column to its original stopping position: 1. Be sure that there is nothing blocking the motion of the steeringcolumn or wheel. 2. Press and hold the steering column control until the steering columnstops moving. 3. Press and hold the steering column control again. The steering ...

CRUISE CONTROL Type 1 Type 2 See the Cruise Control chapter for information on this feature. SET RES CNCL ON OFF GAP Steering Wheel 93 2015 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, October 2014USA (fus)

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 you switch off the windshield wipers before entering a car wash. Note: Clean the windshield and wiper blades if they begin to leave streaks or smears. If that does not resolve the issue, i...

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...

INSTRUMENT LIGHTING DIMMER • Tap the top or bottom of the control to brighten ordim all interior lit components incrementally. • Press and hold the top of the control to activate the“dome on” feature. This will turn on the interiorcourtesy lights. Fully press and hold the bottom of thecontrol to tur...

DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) system does not activate the tail lamps and generally may notprovide adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activateyour headlamps...

Note: Modification of the vehicle ride height (e.g. using much larger tires) may degrade feature performance. A camera sensor is centrally mounted behind the windshield of thevehicle, and monitors the conditions to decide when to switch the highbeams off and on. Once the system is active the high be...

Manually overriding the system When the automatic control hasactivated high beams, pushing orpulling the stalk will provide atemporary override to low beam. To permanently deactivate the system use the information display menuor turn the lighting control switch from autolamps to headlamps. FRONT FOG...

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 top of the instrument panel dimmer switch is pressed until thecourtesy lamps come on. • the remote entry c...

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 ...

Window Lock A. Unlock B. Lock Press the control to lock or unlock the rear window controls. Accessory Delay You can use the window switches for several minutes after you switchthe ignition off, or until you open either front door. EXTERIOR MIRRORS Power Exterior Mirrors WARNING: Do not adjust the mi...

Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors (If Equipped) WARNING: Objects in the blind spot mirror are closer than they appear. Blind spot mirrors have an integrated convex mirror built into the upperoutboard corner of the exterior mirrors. They are designed to assist youby increasing visibility along the side o...

Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®) with Cross Traffic Alert(CTA) (If Equipped) Refer to Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®) with Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) in the Driving Aids chapter. INTERIOR MIRROR WARNING: Do not adjust the mirror when your vehicle is moving. Note: Do not clean the housing o...

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 Note: The fuel gauge may vary slightly when your vehicle is moving or on a gradient. Switch the igni...

• The fuel amount dispensed into the tank is a little less or more thanthe gauge indicated. This is normal and depends upon the slope ofpavement at the gas station. • If the gas station nozzle shuts off before the tank is full, try a differentgas pump nozzle. Low Fuel Reminder A low fuel reminder tr...

WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS There indicators can alert you to a vehicle condition that may becomeserious enough to cause expensive repairs. Many lights will illuminatewhen you start your vehicle to make sure they work. If any light remainson after starting the vehicle, refer to the respective syste...

Anti-lock brake system If the ABS light stays illuminated or continues to flash, amalfunction has been detected. Contact your authorized dealeras soon as possible. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is illuminated. Brake system warning light To confirm the brake s...

Engine oil pressure (RTT) Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range. Engine coolant temperature (RTT) Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is high. Stopthe vehicle as soon as possible, switch off the engine and letcool. Fog lamps (if equipped) Illuminates when the fog...

Low tire pressure warning Illuminates when your tire pressure is low. If the light remainson at start up or while driving, the tire pressure should bechecked. When the ignition is first turned to on, the light will illuminate for 3 seconds to ensure the warning light is functional. If thelight does ...

Service engine soon The service engine soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the on position to check the bulb andto indicate whether the vehicle is ready for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing. Normally, the service engine soonlight will stay on until the engine is...

GENERAL INFORMATION 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...

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...

Settings MyKey CreateMyKey Hold OK to Create MyKey 911 Assist Always On or User Selectable AdvanceTrac Always On or User Selectable Max Speed Choose desired speed or Off Speed Minder Choose desired speed or Off Volume Limiter Clear MyKeys Hold OK to Clear MyKeys TRIP AND FUEL ECONOMY COMPUTER Resett...

Information Display Controls (Type 2) • Press the up and down arrowbuttons to scroll through andhighlight the options within amenu. • Press the right arrow button toenter a sub-menu. • Press the left arrow button toexit a menu. • Press the OK button to chooseand confirm a setting/messages. Main menu...

Driver Assist In this mode, you can configure different driver setting choices. Note: Some items are optional and may not appear. Driver Assist Traction Control — check enabled (default) / uncheck disabled Blindspot — check enabled (default) / uncheck disabled Collision Warning Sensitivity High / No...

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 sta...

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 Coming FromX 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...

F. Front temperature control: Controls the temperature of the airflow in the front of your vehicle. Adjust to select the desired temperature. G. Rear fan speed control: Controls the volume of air circulated in the rear of your vehicle. Press + or - to select the desired fan speed. H. Rear temperatur...

AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL (WITH MyTemp) Note: You can switch temperature units between Fahrenheit and Celsius. See Settings in the MyFord Touch or MyLincoln Touch chapter. A. MyTemp: Allows you to quickly adjust to a frequently used setting with a single touch.Press + or - to increase and decrease t...

D. Recirculated air: Press the button to switch between outside air and recirculated air. When you select recirculated air, the air currently in thepassenger compartment recirculates. This may reduce the time neededto cool the interior (when used with A/C ) and may reduce unwanted odors from enterin...

AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL (WITH SONY® AUDIO SYSTEM) Note: You can switch temperature units between Fahrenheit and Celsius. See Menu features in the MyFord Touch or MyLincoln Touch chapter. A. Defrost: Press the button to distribute air to the windshield vents and de-mister. Air distribution to instr...

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

Note: If you select AUTO during hot outside temperatures, or when the inside of the vehicle is hot, the system automatically uses recirculated airto maximize interior cooling. When the interior reaches the selectedtemperature, the system automatically switches to using outside air. Heating the Inter...

Recommended Settings for Cooling Vehicles with manual climate control Vehicles with automatic climate control 1 Adjust the fan speed to thecenter setting. Press the AUTO button. 2 Adjust the temperature controlto the midway point of the coldsettings. Adjust the temperature controlto the desired sett...

For more information regarding the interval at which you should replacethe cabin air filter, see the Scheduled Maintenance chapter. For additional cabin air filter information, or to replace the filter, see anauthorized dealer. REMOTE START (IF EQUIPPED) The remote start feature allows you to pre-co...

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...

• Hold the steering wheel with your arms slightly bent. • Bend your legs slightly so that you can press the pedals fully. • Position the shoulder strap of the safety belt over the center of yourshoulder and position the lap strap tightly across your hips. Make sure that your driving position is comf...

Front seat head restraints Second row center seat headrestraint (if equipped) The head restraints consist of: A. Energy absorbing head restraint. B. Steel stems. C. Guide sleeve adjust and release button. D. Guide sleeve unlock and remove button. • Raise: Pull up on the head restraint (A). • Lower: ...

Tilting Head Restraints The front head restraints may tilt for extra comfort. To tilt the headrestraint, do the following: 1. Adjust the seatback to an upright driving or ridingposition. 2. Pivot the head restraint forward toward your headto the desired position. After the head restraint reaches the...

Recline Adjustment WARNING: Before returning the seatback to its original position, make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the seatback. After returning the seatback to its original position, pull onthe seatback to make sure that it has fully latched. An unlatched seatmay become ...

MEMORY FUNCTION (IF EQUIPPED) This memory control, located on thedriver 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 a memory position 1. Switch t...

If the engine falls below 350 RPM while the cooled seats are on, thefeature will turn itself off. You will need to reactivate it. Note: When the heated or cooled front seat is active, you will be able to hear the fan operating inside the seat. This is normal. Climate Controlled Seat Air Filter Repla...

Power Fold and Tumble Seat WARNING: Make sure that the seat is unoccupied when folding it down. Folding the seat while occupied could result in occupant injury or damage to the seat. This feature is available for the right-hand seat on seven-passengervehicles and on both sides for six-passenger vehi...

2. To return the seatback to thefloor from tumbled position, rotatethe seat down until you hear itlatching to the floor. 3. To return the seatback to theupright position • Lift the seatback toward the rearof the vehicle, and • Rotate the seatback until youhear a click, locking it in theupright posit...

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 the unlikely event that the third row power seat stops prematurely, or travels to an unexpected position, press the FOLDbutton (C) to reset the seat and return it to a normal position. WARNING: Do not drive the vehicle when the third row seat is rotated backwards. During a sudden stop, the ...

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 ...

Programming Note: Put a new battery in the hand-held transmitter. This will ensure quicker training and accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal. 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...

After programming the HomeLink button, follow Steps 5 – 7 as listedbelow to program your garage door opener. Note: You may need a ladder to reach the unit and you may need to remove the cover orlamp lens on your garage door opener. 5. Press the learn button on the garage dooropener motor, and then y...

Programming HomeLink to a Genie Intellicode 2 garage door opener Note: The Genie Intellicode 2 transmitter must already be programmed to operate with the garage door opener. Programing the transmitters To program HomeLink to the transmitter you must first put thetransmitter into programming mode. To...

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 audio inputjack, USB port, power point and SD cardreader....

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...

Fast Restart (Vehicles with Keyless Start) The fast restart feature allows you to restart the engine within20 seconds of switching it off, even if a valid key is not present. Within 20 seconds of switching the engine off, press the brake pedal andpress the button. After 20 seconds have expired, you ...

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 ...

Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes WARNING: If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have this checked immediately. Do not drive your vehicle if you smell exhaust fumes. Carbon monoxide is present in exhaust fumes. Takeprecautions to avoid its dangerous effects. Important Ventilating Information ...

• Make sure that when in operation, the extension cord plug and theheater cord plug connections are free and clear of water. This couldcause an electric shock or fire. • Make sure your vehicle is parked in a clean area, clear ofcombustibles. • Make sure the heater, heater cord and extension cord are...

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 inhaling fuel vapors. Inhaling too much fuel vapor of any kindcan lead to eye and respiratory tract irritation. In severe cases,excessive or prolonged breathing of fuel vapor can cause seriousillness and permanent injury. • Avoid getting fuel liquid in your eyes. If fuel is splashed in the e...

• Leaded-fuel (The use of leaded fuel is prohibited by law). Note: Use of any fuel other than recommended fuel can cause powertrain damage, impair the emission control system or cause loss ofvehicle performance. Any damage to vehicle that is caused by use of fuelnot recommended will not be covered u...

Refilling with a Portable Fuel Container WARNING: Do not insert the nozzle of a portable fuel container or aftermarket funnel into the capless fuel system. This could damage the fuel system and its seal, and may cause fuel to run onto theground instead of filling the tank, which could result in seri...

REFUELING WARNING: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause severe injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others: • Read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. • Turn off your engine when you are refueling. • Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle. ...

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...

Automatic Transmission Adaptive Learning This feature is designed to increase durability and provide consistentshift feel over the life of the vehicle. A new vehicle or transmission mayhave firm shifts, soft shifts or both. This operation is considered normaland will not affect function or durabilit...

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...

WARNING: If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly. See your authorized dealer. WARNING: Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph (56 km/h). The tires may fail and injure a passenger or bystander. Note: Do not rock the...

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. Have them inspected by an authorized dealer. If your vehiclehas continuous vibration or shudder in the steering wheel while br...

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

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

The AdvanceTrac system helps you keep control of your vehicle when ona slippery surface. The electronic stability control portion of the systemhelps avoid skids and lateral slides and the traction control system helpsavoid drive wheel spin and loss of traction. See the Traction Control chapter for d...

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...

The system can be turned off using the information display control.Refer to the Information Display chapter. 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 M...

Using Active Park Assist Press the button; the touch screendisplays a message and acorresponding graphic to indicateit’s searching for a parking space.Use the turn signal to indicatewhich side of the vehicle you wantthe system to search on. Note: If the turn signal is not on, the system automaticall...

Automatic Steering into Parking Space Note: If vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h), the system turns off and you need to take full control of the vehicle. Note: If a maneuver is interrupted before completion, the system turns off and you need to full take control of the vehicle. In some instancesa...

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 have beenremoved when the trunk is ajar. WARNING: Use caution when turning camera features on or off while in R (...

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. Insome 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, on winding roads or when the road surface is slippery. This could result in loss of vehicle control, serio...

WARNING: Do not use the adaptive cruise control when entering or leaving a highway, in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery or unpaved. WARNING: Do not use in poor visibility, specifically fog, rain, spray or snow. Note: It is your responsibility to stay alert, drive safely and be in...

When a vehicle ahead of you enters the same lane or a slower vehicle isahead in the same lane, the vehicle speed adjusts to maintain a presetgap distance. The distance setting is adjustable. The lead vehicle graphic will be illuminated. Your vehicle will maintain a constant distance between the vehi...

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

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

Cause Action Swirling water, or snow or ice onthe surface of the road mayinterfere with the radar signals. Do not use system in theseconditions because it may notdetect any vehicle ahead. You are in a desert or remote areawith no other vehicles and noroadside objects. Wait a short time or switch ton...

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. BLI...

System Lights and Messages The BLIS® and CTA systemsilluminate a yellow alert indicator inthe outside mirror on the side ofthe vehicle the approaching vehicleis coming from. Note: The alert indicator dims when nighttime darkness is detected. CTA also sounds an audible alarm and a message appears in ...

If the system detects a degraded performance condition, a blockedsensor warning or low visibility warning will appear in the informationdisplay and the alert indicator illuminates in the appropriate mirror(s).The information display warning can be cleared but the alert indicatorremains illuminated. ...

False Alerts Note: If you connected a trailer to your vehicle the BLIS® system may detect the trailer causing a false alert. To avoid false alerts you may wantto turn the BLIS off manually. There may be certain instances when either the BLIS® or CTA systemsilluminate the alert indicator with no vehi...

Note: The system does not detect, warn or respond to potential collisions with vehicles to the rear or sides of the vehicle. Note: The collision warning system is active at speeds above approximately 5 mph (8 km/h). This system is designed to alert thedriver of certain collision risks. Aradar detect...

System Limitations WARNING: The collision warning system’s brake support can only help reduce the speed at which a collision occurs if the driver applies the vehicle’s brakes. The brake pedal must be pressedjust like any typical braking situation. Due to the nature of radar technology, there may be ...

Steering Tips If the steering wanders or pulls, check for: • an improperly inflated tire • uneven tire wear • loose or worn suspension components • loose or worn steering components • improper vehicle alignment A high crown in the road or high crosswinds may also make the steeringseem to wander/pull...

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. Attach thenet to the anchors provided. Do notput more than 50 pounds(22 kilograms) in the net. ROOF RACKS AND LOAD CARRI...

For correct roof rack system function, you must place loads directly oncrossbars affixed to the roof rack side rails. We recommend you use FordGenuine Accessory crossbars designed specifically for your vehicle. Make sure that you securely fasten the load. Check the tightness of theload before drivin...

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...

Example only: 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. 250 Load Carrying 2015 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, October 2014USA (fus)

GAW (Gross Axle Weight) – is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) – including vehicle curb weight and all payload. GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear). These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance...

• Example only: 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. 252 Load Carrying 20...

GCW (Gross Combined Weight) – is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the weight of the fully loaded trailer. GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer – including all cargo andpassengers – that the vehicle can handle without r...

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 placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that willbe riding in your vehicle. 3. Subtract the combin...

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...

Your vehicle may tow a trailer provided the maximum trailer weight isless than or equal to the maximum trailer weight listed for your vehicleconfiguration on the following chart. Powertrain and towing class Maximum GCWR Maximum trailer weight 3.5L TiVCT front-wheeldrive, Class I 6900 lb (3131 kg) 20...

ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS Follow these guidelines for safe towing: • Do not tow a trailer until you drive your vehicle at least 1000 miles(1600 kilometers). • Consult your local motor vehicle laws for towing a trailer. • See the instructions included with towing accessories for the properinstallation ...

Hitches Do not use a hitch that clamps onto your vehicle’s bumper. Use aload-carrying hitch. You must distribute the load in your trailer so that 10–15% of the totalweight of the trailer is on the tongue. Do not to exceed the maximumtongue load of 500 pounds (227 kilograms) on a Class III receiver. ...

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

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

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

Front-wheel drive vehicles must have the front wheels placed on a towdolly when towing your vehicle from the rear using wheel lift equipment.This prevents damage to the transmission. Towing an all-wheel drive vehicle requires that all wheels be off theground, such as using a wheel lift and dollies o...

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....

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor Companyoffers a complimentary Roadside Assistance program. This program isseparate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service is available: • ...

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...

Jump Starting 1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at amoderately increased speed. 2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle. 3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for anadditional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables. Removing the...

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

In Canada: Mailing address Customer Relationship CentreFord Motor Company of Canada, LimitedP.O. Box 2000Oakville, Ontario L6K 1C8 Telephone 1-800-565-3673 (FORD) Online www.ford.ca Twitter @FordServiceCA (English Canada)@FordServiceQC (Quebec) 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...

Obtaining a French Owner’s Manual A French owner’s manual can be obtained from your authorized dealer orby contacting Helm, Incorporated using the contact information listedpreviously in this section. REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY) If you believe that your vehicle hasa defect which could cause...

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 yourvehicle are not working, a fuse mayhave blown. Blown fuses are identif...

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...

GENERAL INFORMATION Have your vehicle serviced regularly to help maintain its roadworthinessand resale value. There is a large network of Ford authorized dealers whoare there to help you with their professional servicing expertise. We believethat 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 29...

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 296 ...

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 3.5L and 3.5L EcoBoost A. MIN B. MAX ENGINE OIL CHECK Note: Check the le...

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 ...

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

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 assembly 90degrees 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...

CHANGING THE VEHICLE BATTERY WARNING: Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause personal injury. Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substances to come near the battery. When working near thebattery, always shield your face and protect your eyes. Always provideproper v...

Battery relearn Because your vehicle’s engine is electronically controlled by a computer,some control conditions are maintained by power from the battery. Whenthe battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the engine mustrelearn its idle and fuel trim strategy for optimum driveability an...

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...

2. Grab the primary structure of the blade with the other hand close tothe arm/blade joint. 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 t...

Changing the air filter element 3.5L V6 engine 3.5L V6 EcoBoost engine 1. On the passenger’s side of the air filter housing, release the twoclamps from the air filter housing cover. 2. Lift the passenger’s side of the cover and pushthe cover toward the passenger’s side. Release thethree tabs on the ...

4. Locate the vertical adjuster oneach headlamp. Using a Phillips #2screwdriver, turn the adjuster eitherclockwise or counterclockwise inorder to adjust the vertical aim ofthe headlamp. The horizontal edgeof the brighter light should touchthe horizontal reference line. 5. Close the hood and turn off...

Replacing headlamp bulbs WARNING: Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of children’s reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause thebulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated. Note: If the bulb is accident...

Replacing rear stop/tail/turn/backup and side marker lamp bulbs The stop/tail/turn/backup and side marker lamp bulbs are located in thetail lamp assembly. Note: Your vehicle may be equipped with a stop/tail/turn and side marker lamp assemblies containing integral multiple light emitting diodes(LED)....

• Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser on all parts thatrequire cleaning and pressure rinse clean. In Canada, use MotorcraftEngine 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 c...

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...

You should: • Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner. • Clean and treat spills and stains as soon as possible. Do not use the following products as these may damage the leather: • Oil and petroleum or silicone-based leather conditioners. • Household cleaners. • Alcohol solutions. • Solvent...

• Do not use hydrofluoric acid-based or high caustic-based wheelcleaners, steel wool, fuels or strong household detergent. • If you intend on parking your vehicle for an extended period aftercleaning the wheels with a wheel cleaner, drive your vehicle for a fewminutes before doing so. This reduces t...

Removing Vehicle from Storage When your vehicle is ready to come out of storage, do the following: • Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt or grease film build-up onwindow surfaces. • Check windshield wipers for any deterioration. • Check under the hood for any foreign material that may have collecte...

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-...

Traction AA A B C WARNING: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics. The traction grades, from highest to lowest are AA, A, B, and C. Thegrades represent the...

INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL Both U.S. and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers toplace standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. Thisinformation identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics ofthe tire and also provides a U.S. DOT Tire Identifi...

E. 15: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches. If you change your wheel size, you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheeldiameter. F. 95: Indicates the tire’s load index. It is an index that relates to how much weight a tire can carry. You may find this information in yourowner...

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...

Maximum Inflation Pressure is the tire manufacturer’s maximum permissible pressure or the pressure at which the maximum load can becarried by the tire. This pressure is normally higher than themanufacturer’s recommended cold inflation pressure, which can be foundon the Safety Compliance Certificatio...

5. Repeat this procedure for each tire, including the spare. Note: Some spare tires operate at a higher inflation pressure than the other tires. For T-type mini-spare tires, see the Dissimilar Spare Tire and Wheel Assembly Information section. Store and maintain at 60 psi (4.15 bar). For full-size a...

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

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

Safety Practices WARNING: If your vehicle is stuck in snow, mud, or sand, do not rapidly spin the tires. Spinning the tires can tear the tire and cause an explosion. A tire can explode in as little as three to five seconds. WARNING: Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph (56 km/h). The tires may fail...

The tires on your vehicle have all-weather treads to provide traction inrain and snow. However, in some climates, you may need to use snowtires and cables. If you need to use cables, it is recommended that steelwheels (of the same size and specifications) be used, as cables may chipaluminum wheels. ...

Changing Tires with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System Note: Each road tire is equipped with a tire pressure sensor locatedinside the tire and wheel assemblycavity. The pressure sensor isattached to the valve stem. Thepressure sensor is covered by thetire and is not visible unless the tireis removed....

When You Believe Your System Is Not Operating Properly The main function of the tire pressure monitoring system is to warn youwhen your tires need air. It can also warn you in the event the system isno longer capable of functioning as intended. See the following chart forinformation concerning your ...

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 sealant may damage your tire pressure monitoring system and should only be used in roadside emergencies. If you must use a sealant, the Ford Tire Mobility Kitsealant should be used. The tire pressure monitoring system sensor andvalve stem on the wheel m...

• 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.Position the jack as shown to makesure that the locating holes in t...

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 ...

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 dirt andrust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. Note: Inspect the wheel pilot hole and mounting surface prior toinstallation. Remove any visi...

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 SP-520 SP-534 Cabin air filter FP68 FP68 Seat air filter FS-106 FS-106 Windshield wiperblade WW-2103 (right-hand si...

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The vehicle identification number islocated on the driver’s sideinstrument panel. Please note that in the graphic,XXXX is representative of yourvehicle identification number. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the followinginformation: A. World manufacture...

ACCESSORIES For a complete listing of the accessories that are available for yourvehicle, please contact an authorized dealer or visit our online store atwww.Accessories.Ford.com (United States only). Ford Motor Company will repair or replace any properly authorizeddealer-installed Ford Genuine Acce...

Peace of mind • Remote start • Wheel locks • Locking fuel plug • Vehicle security • Full vehicle covers* • Bumper and hitch mounted parking sensors* *The accessory manufacturer designs, develops and therefore warrantsFord Licensed Accessories, and does not design or test these accessoriesto Ford Mot...

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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...

L. MENU: Press this button to access different audio system features. See Menu structure later in this section. 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 swi...

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

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...

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 broad...

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

Sirius Satellite Radio Service Note: Sirius reserves the unrestricted right to change, rearrange, add or delete programming including canceling, moving or adding particularchannels, and its prices, at any time, with or without notice to you. FordMotor Company shall not be responsible for any such pr...

Radio display Condition Possible action Invalid Channel The channel is nolonger available. Tune to anotherchannel or chooseanother preset. Unsubscribed Channel Your subscription doesnot include thischannel. Contact Sirius at1–888–539–7474 tosubscribe to thechannel, or tune toanother channel. No Sign...

• Do not leave playing devices in your vehicle during extreme conditionsas it could cause them damage. See your device’s manual for furtherinformation. • Do not attempt to service or repair the system. See your authorizeddealer. For your safety, some SYNC functions are speed-dependent. Their use isl...

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

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

When you select: You can: Call History 1 Allows you to access any previously dialed,received or missed calls while your phone hasbeen connected to the system.1. Press OK to select.2. Scroll to select from Call History Incoming,Call History Outgoing or Call History Missed.Press OK make your selection...

When you select: You can: SYNC Services 3 Access the SYNC services portal where youcan request various types of information,traffic reports and directions. 911 Assist 4 Place an emergency call to a 911 operator foryou after an accident (if the feature is usedproperly). Vehicle HealthReport 3 Create ...

When a new message arrives, an audible tone sounds and the displayindicates you have a new message. You have these options:1. Press the voice button, wait for the prompt and say “Read Message” to have SYNC read the message to you. 2. Press OK to receive and open the text message or do nothing and th...

2. Scroll to cycle through the message options in the following chart.3. Press OK when the desired selection is in the display. The system now needs to know who to send the message to. 4. Scroll to cycle through Phonebook or Call History entries. You can also select Enter Number to audibly enter a d...

When you select: You can: Modify Phonebook Modify the contents of your phone book(such as add, delete, download). Press OK toselect and 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...

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...

SYNC APPLICATIONS AND SERVICES (IF EQUIPPED) Note: In order for the following features to work, your cellular phone must be compatible with SYNC. To check your phone’s compatibility, visitwww.SYNCMyRide.com, www.SYNCMyRide.ca or www.syncmaroute.ca. • SYNC Services (if equipped, United States only): ...

Vehicle Health Report WARNING: Always follow scheduled maintenance instructions, regularly inspect your vehicle, and seek repair for any damage or problem you suspect. Vehicle Health Report supplements, but cannotreplace normal maintenance and vehicle inspection. Vehicle HealthReport only monitors c...

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

phone call is automatically ended. You then receive audible and visualdriving instructions as you travel toward your destination. 3. While on an active route, you can select or say “Route summary” or “Route status” to view the Route Summary turn list or the RouteStatus ETA. You can also turn voice g...

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

Voice command guide “Refine” This allows you to make your previouscommand more specific. For example, if youasked to search and play all music by acertain artist, you could then say “refinealbum” and choose a specific album from thelist to view. If you then select Play, the systemonly plays music fr...

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: Similar Music Play music similar to what is currently playingfrom the USB port. The system uses themetadata information of each song to compilea playlist for you.Press OK to select. The system creates a newlist of similar songs and begins playing. Themetadata tags must be p...

4. Press OK and then scroll to select from: When you select: You can: Add BluetoothDevice * Allows you to pair additional devices to thesystem.1. Press OK to select and press OK againwhen Find SYNC appears in the display.2. Follow the directions in your phone’s userguide to put your phone into disco...

Advanced Menu Options This menu allows you to access settings such as prompts, language,performing a master reset as well as returning to factory defaults.1. Press AUX and then MENU to access the Media Menu.2. Scroll until System Settings appears and select OK.3. Scroll until Advanced appears.4. Pre...

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 (ifavailable) 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...

AppLink issues Issue Possible cause(s) Possible solution(s) AppLink MobileApplications:When I select ⬙ Find New Apps, ⬙ SYNC does notfind anyapplications. An AppLinkcapable phone isnot connected toSYNC. • Ensure you have a compatible smartphone; an Android with OS2.3 or higher or an iPhone 3GSor new...

AppLink issues Issue Possible cause(s) Possible solution(s) My Androidphone isconnected, myapp(s) arerunning, Irestarted them,but I still cannotfind any apps. There is abluetooth bug onsome orderversions of theAndroid OS thatmay cause appsthat were foundon your previousvehicle drive tonot be foundag...

AppLink issues Issue Possible cause(s) Possible solution(s) I can only seesome of theAppLink appsrunning on myphone listed inSYNC’s MobileApps Menu. Some Androiddevices have alimited number ofbluetooth portsapps can use toconnect. If youhave moreAppLink apps onyour phone thanthe number ofavailableBl...

GENERAL INFORMATION 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...

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’soption package and software, your screens may vary in appearance from the descriptions in this section. Your features may alsobe limi...

Support The SYNC support team is available to help you with any questions youaren’t able to answer on your own. Monday-Saturday, 8:30 am-8pm EST In the United States, call: 1–888–270–1055 In Canada, call: 1–800–565–3673 Times are subject to change due to holidays. Safety information WARNING: Driving...

Privacy information When a cellular phone is connected to SYNC®, SYNC® creates a profilewithin your vehicle that is linked to that cellular phone. This profile iscreated in order to offer you more cellular features and to operate moreefficiently. Among other things, this profile may contain data abo...

ACCESSING AND ADJUSTING MODES THROUGH YOUR RIGHTVEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY (IF EQUIPPED) The display is located on the right side of your instrument cluster. Youcan use your steering wheel controls to view and make minoradjustments to active modes without taking your hands off the wheel.For example...

How to Use Voice Commands with Your System Press the voice icon. After the tone, speak your commandclearly. These commands can be said at any time. “Cancel” “Exit” “Go back” “List of commands” “Main menu” “Next page” “Previous page” “What can I say?” “Help” What Can I Say? To access the available vo...

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 ...

Browsing Device Content When listening to audio on a device, you can browse through otherdevices without having to change sources. For example, if you arecurrently listening to audio on an SD card, you can browse all the artiststhat are stored on your USB device. Press the voice icon on the steering...

Your voice system allows you to change audio sources with a simplevoice command. For example, if you are listening to music on a USBdevice, then want to switch to a satellite radio channel, simply press thevoice button on the steering wheel controls and say the name of theSirius station (such as, “t...

• Memory presets allow you to save an active channel as a memory preset. Touch and hold a memory preset slot until the sound returns.There is a brief mute while the radio saves the station. Sound returnswhen finished. When switching to an HD2 or HD3 memory preset, thesound mutes before the digital a...

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

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

Satellite Radio Voice Commands If you are listening to Sirius satellite radio, press the voicebutton on the steering wheel control. When prompted, say anyof the commands in the following chart. If you are not listening to Sirius satellite radio, press the voice buttonand, after the tone, say “Sirius...

“TUNE” “SAT 2” “SAT 2 preset <#>” “SAT 3” “SAT 3 preset <#>” “Help” Sirius Satellite Radio Information Note: Sirius reserves the unrestricted right to change, rearrange, add or delete programming including canceling, moving or adding particularchannels, and its prices, at any time, with ...

Potential satellite radio reception issues Station overload When you pass a ground-basedbroadcast-repeating tower, a stronger signalmay overtake a weaker one and the audiosystem may mute. Satellite radio signalinterference Your display may show ACQUIRING . . . toindicate the interference and the aud...

Sirius troubleshooting tips Radio display Condition Possible action Updating. Update of channelprogramming inprogress. No action required.The process may takeup to three minutes. Call SIRIUS1–888–539–7474. Your satellite service isno longer available. Contact Sirius at1-888-539-7474 toresolve subscr...

Options Sound Settings allows you to adjust settings for: • Bass • Midrange • Treble • Balance and Fade • DSP (Digital Signal Processing) • Occupancy Mode • Speed Compensated Volume. Note: Your vehicle may not have all these sound settings. Compression allows you to turn the compression feature on a...

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

Playing Music from Your Device Note: The system is capable of indexing up to 30,000 songs. Insert your device and select the SD Card or USB tab once the system recognizes it. You can then select from the following options: Repeat replays the currently playing song or album. Shuffle plays music on th...

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

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

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

Phone Menu Options Press the top left corner on your touchscreen to select from thefollowing options: Phone Touch this button to access the on-screen numerical pad to enter anumber and place a call. During an active call, you can also choose to: • Mute the call • Put it on hold • Turn on privacy (re...

Text Messaging Note: Downloading and sending text messages using Bluetooth are phone-dependent features. Note: Certain features in text messaging are speed-dependent and not available when your vehicle is traveling at speeds over 3 mph (5 km/h). Note: SYNC does not download read text messages from y...

Pre-defined text message options I’m outside. I’ll call you when I get there. OK Yes No Thanks Stuck in traffic. Call me later. LOL Receiving a Text Message 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 ...

INFORMATION 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. Under the Information menu, you can access features, such as: A. SYNC Services B....

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

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

Setting 911 Assist On If your vehicle is equipped with Navigation, touch the i(Information) button to access these features. If your vehicle isnot equipped with Navigation, touch the corner of the touchscreen with the green tab. Press Apps > 911 Assist, > On. You can also access 911 Assist by:...

Note: Cellular phone and SMS charges may apply when making a report. 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 repo...

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...

You can also turn the outside air temperature display on and off. Itappears at the top center of the touchscreen, next to the time and date. The system automatically saves any updates you make to the settings. Display You can adjust the touchscreen display through the touchscreen or bypressing the v...

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...

Camera Settings This menu allows you to access settings for your rear view camera.Press the Settings icon > Vehicle > Camera Settings, then select from the following settings: • Enhanced Park Aids • Rear Camera Delay Enable Valet Mode Valet mode allows you to lock the system. No information is...

Media Player Press the Settings icon > Settings > Media Player, then select from the following: Media player Autoplay When this feature is on, the systemautomatically switches to the media sourceupon initial connection. This allows you tolisten to music during the indexing process.When this fe...

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 Preferred Ro...

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...

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 (If Available) Note: cityseekr point of interest information is limited to approximately 912 cities (881 in the United States, 20 in Canada and 11 in Mexico). cityseekr, when available, is a service thatprovides more information about certainpoints of interest such as restaurants,hotels an...

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

Avoid Areas Avoid Areas allows you to choose areas which you want the system to avoid when calculating a route for you. Press Add to program an entry. Once you make a selection, the system tries to avoid the area(s) if possible for all routes. To delete a selection,choose the listing on the screen. ...

3D map mode provides an elevated perspective of the map. This viewing angle can be adjusted and the map can be rotated 180degrees by touching the map twice, and then dragging your fingeralong the shaded bar with arrows at the bottom of the map. View switches between full map, street list and exit vi...

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

Quick-touch Buttons When in map mode, touch anywhere on the map display to access morefeatures. Set as Dest Touch this button to select a scrolled location on the map as yourdestination. You may scroll the map by pressing your index finger on themap display. When you reach the desired location, simp...

“DESTINATION” “Home” “Intersection” “Nearest <POI category>” “Nearest POI” “Play nametags” “POI category” “Previous destination” “Street address” “Help” “NAVIGATION” “Destination” * “Zoom city” “Zoom country” “Zoom in minimum” “Zoom out maximum” “Zoom province” “Zoom state” “Zoom street” “Zoom...

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...

SOFTWARE’s ability to use WMDRM to play or copy protectedcontent. 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 ...

property 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. This EULA grants you no rights to use such content.All rights not specif...

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 MicrosoftCorporation pursuant to a license agreement. Any removal, reproduction,reverse engineering or ...

comply with the following additional terms and conditions, whichare applicable to Telenav’s third party vendor licensors: End User License Agreement For Distribution By HERE For NorthAmerica/APAC END USER TERMS The content provided (“Data”) is licensed, not sold. By opening thispackage, or installin...

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EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING THE ACCURACY OF ANYGRACENOTE DATA FROM THE GRACENOTE SERVERS OR GRACENOTECONTENT. GRACENOTE COLLECTIVELY AND SEPARATELY RESERVETHE RIGHT TO DELETE DATA AND/OR CONTENT FROM THECOMPANIES’ RESPECTIVE SERVERS OR, IN THE CASE OFGRACENOTE, CHANGE DATA CATEGORIES FOR ANY CAUSE...

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

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

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

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

Engine air filter & cabin air filter replacement: Engine air filter and cabin air filter life is dependent on exposure to dusty and dirtyconditions. Vehicles operated in these conditions require frequentinspection and replacement of the engine air filter and cabin air filter. ENGINE COOLANT CHAN...

911 Assist™ ......................412, 491 A ABS (see Brakes) .....................212 Accessing and using yourUSB port ....................................469 Accessing call history/phonebook during active call .............401 Accessing your calendar ..........490 Accessing your media menufeatures...