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Airbag readiness

Illuminates briefy when the ignition is turned

on. IF this light Fails to illuminate, remains on or

continues to fash aFter the engine is started,

contact your authorized dealer For service as

soon as possible. A chime will also sound iF

there is a malFunction in the indicator light.

Service engine soon

Illuminates briefy when the ignition is turned on. IF it remains on

or is blinking aFter the engine is started, the on-board diagnostics

system (OBD-II) has detected a malFunction. Drive in a moderate

Fashion and contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Low tire pressure warning

Illuminates when your tire pressure is low. IF the light remains

on, the tire pressure should be checked. IF the light does not turn

on at ignition or begins to fash, contact your authorized dealer

as soon as possible.

Infotainment display (if equipped)

IF your vehicle is equipped with the My±ord Touch™ system, you will have an

inFotainment display in this area. Use the Ok and arrow buttons on the right

side oF your steering wheel to scroll through available modes oF Entertainment,

Phone, Navigation and Climate. You can also perForm other Functions such as

answering a call, setting the driver side temperature and more. ReFer to your

My±ord Touch™ supplement For more inFormation.

Multifunction display

This area can display inFormation such as: the Fuel gauge,

tachometer, engine coolant temperature and the odometer, trip

meter as well as the InFormation menu, Settings menu and the

System check. Use the OK and arrow buttons on the leFt side oF

your steering wheel to scroll through various menu options and

make selections. ReFer to the Instrument Cluster chapter in your

Owner’s Guide For more inFormation.

Push button start (if equipped)

Allows you to start your vehicle without a key by pressing the

ENGINE START/STOP button while pressing the brake pedal,

provided your intelligent access key (IA, iF equipped) is inside the

vehicle. IF necessary, you can also start your car by inserting the

IA key into the back-up slot located in your glove box. Simply

insert the IA key into the slot with the buttons Facing you and the

key ring up. Then, press the ENGINE START/STOP button and

brake pedal to start your vehicle as usual. You can remove the IA

key From the backup slot once the vehicle is started, iF desired.

Hazard control

Speed controls (if equipped)

To set the speed:

1.

Press ON.

2.

Accelerate to the desired speed.

3.

Push the SET button up and take your

Foot oFF the accelerator.

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To set a higher speed, press and

hold the SET button down or press

SET down repeatedly until the

desired speed is reached.

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To set a lower speed, press and hold

the SET button up or press SET up

repeatedly until the desired speed

is reached.

Collision warning system (if equipped)

Uses a radar sensor to detect iF vehicles ahead oF you which are moving in

the same direction may be a collision risk. The system will alert you with

an audible chime and red warning light which will appear above the dash.

IF the risk oF collision increases, the system will increase brake support to

help reduce collision speed. The collision warning system is active at speeds

above approximately 5 mph (8 km/h). ±or more inFormation on activating

and deactivating the system, reFer to Message Center in the Instrument

Cluster chapter. ±or more inFormation on the collision warning system and

limitations, reFer to the Driving chapter oF your Owner’s Guide.

Adaptive cruise control (if equipped)

Allows you to set a ‘gap distance’

between yourselF and the vehicle in Front

oF you in the same lane when your cruise

control is active. Press GAP up or down to

select From Four available gap distances.

The selected gap distance will appear in

the message center as a graphic display.

Once you select the desired gap distance,

the vehicle will then automatically apply

the brakes when necessary to ensure

that the speci²ed distance is kept. ReFer

to the Driver Controls chapter oF your

Owner’s Guide For more inFormation.

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To return to a previously set speed,

press RES.

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To turn oFF, push the O±± button

down or turn the ignition oFF.

VOL:

Press

p

/

q

to increase/

decrease volume levels.

SEEK:

Press

p

/

q

to access the

next/previous radio station, CD track

or preset satellite radio channel.

: Press to access voice

recognition, iF equipped.

: Press to access SYNC

®

phone Features, iF equipped.

INSTRUMENT PANEL

PowerFold

®

third row seat (if equipped)

The third row seat Features a power one-touch operation that allows you to adjust the seats with the touch oF a button.

Press the seat selection button (4) to select either right-hand seat, the leFt-hand seat or both. ±irst select the seat you would like to

adjust, then select one oF the Following:

•

Press the NORMAL button (1) to return the seat to the normal seating position.

•

Press the STOW button (2) to stow the seat into the tub foor.

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Press the ±OLD button (3) (the top portion oF the button) to Fold down the seatback.

Terrain management (if equipped)

This system optimizes drivability and comFort as well as maximizing traction. Turn the control on the center console to select From the

Following modes:

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Grass/Gravel/Snow: Use this mode where a ²rm surFace is covered with loose or slippery material.

•

Sand: Use this mode on soFt dry sand or deep gravel terrain.

•

Mud/Ruts: Use this mode on muddy, rutted, soFt or uneven terrain.

•

Normal: Use this mode For on-road conditions.

Hill Descent Control™ (if equipped)

This allows you to set and maintain your vehicle speed while descending steep grades. It maintains your vehicle speeds on downhill grades

between 3 mph (5 km/h) and 20 mph (32 km/h).

Grade assist (if equipped)

Aids in optimal gear selection in hilly or mountainous areas. This Feature helps you by providing additional grade (engine) braking and

extends lower gear operation on uphill climbs. To activate/deactivate Grade assist, press the transmission control switch on the side oF the

gearshiFt lever.

Note:

Grade Assist is not recommended For normal driving.

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This Quick Reference Guide is not intended to replace your vehicle Owner’s Guide which contains more detailed

information concerning the features of your vehicle, as well as important safety warnings designed to help reduce the risk

of injury to you and your occupants. Please read your entire Owner’s Guide carefully as you begin learning about your

new vehicle and refer to the appropriate chapters when questions arise. All information contained in this Quick Reference

Guide was accurate at the time of duplication. We reserve the right to change features, operation and/or functionality of

any vehicle speci±cation at any time. Your Ford dealer is the best source for the most current information. For detailed

operating and safety information, please consult your Owner’s Guide.

Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center

P.O. Box 6248, Dearborn, MI 48121

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Turn signal operation

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To operate the leFt turn signal, push the

lever down until it stops and release.

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To operate the right turn signal, push the

lever up until it stops and release.

•

To indicate a lane change, push the lever

up/down to the ²rst stop position and

release. The turn signals will fash three

times and stop.

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Media hub (if equipped)

IF your vehicle is equipped with the My±ord Touch™

system, your media hub will have the Following:

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A/V inputs

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SD card slot

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USB ports

ReFer to the Media chapter your My±ord Touch™

supplement For more inFormation.

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