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Driving WARNING: Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park). The parking brake is not recommended to stop a moving vehicle. However, if the normal brakes fail, the parking brake can be used to stop your vehicle in an emergency. Since the parking brake applies only the rear brakes, the vehicle's stopping distance will increase greatly and the handling of your vehicle will be adversely affected. Press the parking brake pedal downward again to release the parking brake. Driving with the parking brake on will cause the brakes to wear out quickly and reduce fuel economy. Note: If the vehicle is driven with the parking brake applied, a chime will sound. ADVANCETRAC STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM WARNING: Vehicle modifications involving braking system, aftermarket roof racks, suspension, steering system, tire construction and/or wheel/tire size may change the handling characteristics of the vehicle and may adversely affect the performance of the AdvanceTrac system. In addition, installing any stereo loudspeakers may interfere with and adversely affect the AdvanceTrac system. Install any aftermarket stereo loudspeaker as far as possible from the front center console, the tunnel, and the front seats in order to minimize the risk of interfering with the Advance Trac sensors. Reducing the effectiveness of the AdvanceTrac system could lead to an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. 225

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
CONGRATULATIONS	4
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION	4
Warning symbols in this guide	4
Warning symbols on your vehicle	4
Protecting the environment	5
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL	5
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE	5
SPECIAL NOTICES	6
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	6
Special instructions	6
Service Data Recording	6
Event Data Recording	7
Cell phone use	8
Export unique (Non–United States/Canada) vehicle specific information	9
Instrument Cluster	12
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	12
GAUGES	16
Entertainment Systems	18
AUDIO SYSTEMS	18
Premium/Audiophile AM/FM in-dash CD6/MP3 satellite compatible sound system	18
Setting the clock	19
AM/FM Radio	19
RDS Radio	19
Six Disc CD/MP3 Player	20
Satellite Radio	21
Sound Adjustments	24
Extra Features	25
Audio system–Navigation system based (if equipped)	25
Auxiliary input jack (Line in)	26
USB port	27
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION	28
Satellite radio information	31
NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	34
SYNC	34
Climate Controls	35
DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITH HEATED AND COOLED SEATS	35
DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITH HEATED AND COOLED SEATS (NAVIGATION SYSTEM BASED–IF EQUIPPED)	38
TOUCHSCREEN FUNCTIONS	40
VOICE COMMANDS IN CLIMATE MODE	41
Operating tips	41
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER	42
Lights	43
HEADLAMP CONTROL	43
Adaptive headlamps (if equipped)	43
Autolamp control	43
Autolamps - Programmable exit delay	44
Fog lamp control	44
High beams	45
Auto high beams (if equipped)	45
Flash to pass	48
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	48
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	49
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	49
Vertical aim adjustment	49
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	50
INTERIOR LAMPS	51
Second row map lamps	51
BULB REPLACEMENT	51
Lamp assembly condensation	51
Using the right bulbs	52
Replacing interior bulbs	52
Replacing exterior bulbs	52
Replacing HID headlamp bulbs	52
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal/sidemarker bulbs	53
Replacing rear brake/tail/turn and sidemarker lamp bulbs	53
Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs	54
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	54
Replacing fog lamp bulbs	54
Driver Controls	55
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	55
Windshield wiper rainlamp feature	56
POWER TILT/TELESCOPE STEERING COLUMN	56
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR	57
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	57
Storage compartment	57
ELECTRONIC COMPASS	58
Compass zone adjustment	59
Compass calibration adjustment	59
CENTER CONSOLE	60
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)	60
POWER WINDOWS	62
Bounce-back	63
Security override	63
Window lock	63
Accessory delay	63
POWER REAR SUNSHADE (IF EQUIPPED)	64
INTERIOR MIRROR	64
Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror	64
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	65
Power side view mirrors	65
Heated outside mirrors	65
SPEED CONTROL	66
Setting speed control	66
Disengaging speed control	66
Resuming a set speed	67
Increasing speed while using speed control	67
Reducing speed while using speed control	67
Turning off speed control	68
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) (IF EQUIPPED)	68
Setting adaptive cruise control	69
Setting the gap distance	71
Disengaging adaptive cruise control	72
Overriding adaptive cruise control	72
Changing the set speed	72
Resuming the set speed	73
Low speed automatic cancellation	73
Hilly condition usage	73
Turning off cruise control	74
Detection issues	74
ACC Not Available	75
Blocked sensor	75
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS	77
Radio control features	77
DUAL PANEL MOON ROOF AND POWER SUNSCREEN (IF EQUIPPED)	78
HOMELINK WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM	80
Programming	81
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming	82
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System	83
Erasing HomeLink buttons	83
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button	83
MESSAGE CENTER	84
Selectable features	84
Reset	84
Info menu	84
Trip odometer	84
Distance to empty (DTE)	84
Average fuel economy (AFE)	85
Instantaneous fuel economy	86
Timer	86
Setup menu	86
System check	87
Oil life	87
Units (English/Metric)	88
Auto high beam (if equipped)	88
Autolamp	88
Autolock	89
Autounlock	89
Easy entry seat	89
Reverse sensing system (rear park aid)	89
Forward sensing system (front park aid)	90
Language	90
System warnings	90
INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL	96
CARGO AREA FEATURES	96
Cargo net (if equipped)	96
Locks and Security	97
KEYS	97
Recommended handling of the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT)	98
Intelligent Access Key (IA key) (if equipped)	99
POWER DOOR LOCKS	100
Smart unlocks	100
Smart unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys (if equipped)	100
Opening windows and moon roof (if equipped)	101
Closing windows and moon roof (if equipped)	101
Central locking/Two-stage unlocking	102
Autolock feature	102
Deactivating/activating autolock feature	102
Power door lock switch autolock enable/disable procedure	103
Keyless entry keypad autolock enable/disable procedure	103
Autounlock feature	104
Deactivating/activating autounlock feature	104
Power door lock switch autounlock enable/disable procedure	104
Keyless entry keypad autounlock enable/disable procedure	105
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS	106
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE	106
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM	108
Intelligent Access (if equipped)	109
Unlocking the doors/two stage unlock	110
Locking the doors	111
Car finder	111
Sounding a panic alarm	111
Opening the trunk	111
Memory seats/power mirrors/steering column	112
Activating the memory feature	112
Deactivating the memory feature	112
Replacing the battery	113
Replacing lost Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs) or Intelligent Access Keys (IA keys)	114
How to reprogram your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs) or Intelligent Access Keys (IA keys)	114
Illuminated entry	114
Perimeter lamps illuminated entry	115
Deactivating/activating perimeter lamps illuminated entry	115
Illuminated exit	116
Battery saver	116
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM	117
Programming a personal entry code and keypad association to memory seats, mirrors and steering column (if equipped)	117
Erasing personal code	118
Anti-scan feature	118
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry	119
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	119
Anti-theft indicator	120
Automatic arming	120
Automatic disarming	121
Replacement Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKT) and coded keys or Intelligent Access Keys	121
Programming spare Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT) keys	121
Programming spare Intelligent Access Keys (if equipped)	123
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM	124
Arming the system	124
Disarming the system	125
Triggering the anti-theft system	126
Seating and Safety Restraints	127
SEATING	127
Adjustable head restraints	127
Adjusting the front power seat	130
Using the power lumbar support	132
Heated and cooled seats	132
Climate controlled seats air filter replacement	133
Memory seats/power mirrors/steering column	135
Easy entry/exit feature	135
REAR SEATS	136
Seat-mounted cup holders and armrest storage compartment	136
Armrest pass-through	137
Rear heated seats	137
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	138
Personal Safety System	138
How does the Personal Safety System work?	139
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	139
Front crash severity sensor	140
Driver’s seat position sensor	140
Front passenger sensing system	140
Front safety belt usage sensors	141
Front safety belt pretensioners	141
Front safety belt energy management retractors	141
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	141
Safety belt precautions	142
Combination lap and shoulder belts	143
Energy management feature — front outboard	144
Vehicle sensitive mode	144
Automatic locking mode	144
When to use the automatic locking mode	144
How to use the automatic locking mode	145
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	145
Safety belt height adjustment	146
Safety belt pretensioner	146
Safety belt extension assembly	146
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	147
Conditions of operation	147
Belt-Minder	147
One-time disable	150
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature	150
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	151
Important supplemental restraint system precautions	152
Children and airbags	153
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	154
Front passenger sensing system	155
Determining if the system is operational	160
Seat-mounted side airbag system	160
How does the side airbag system work?	161
Safety Canopy system	163
How does the Safety Canopy system work?	164
Determining if the system is operational	165
SOS Post-Crash Alert System™	166
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles	166
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	166
Important child restraint precautions	166
Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children	169
Transporting children	170
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	171
Infant and/or toddler seats	171
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	172
Attaching child safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) attachments	175
Combining safety belt and LATCH lower anchors for attaching child safety seats	177
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	178
Child booster seats	179
When children should use booster seats	180
Types of booster seats	181
The importance of shoulder belts	182
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance	183
Tires, Wheels and Loading	184
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	184
Treadwear	184
Traction AA A B C	184
Temperature A B C	185
TIRES	185
Glossary of tire terminology	185
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	186
TIRE CARE	188
Inspecting your tires	188
Tire wear	189
Damage	189
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	190
Tire replacement requirements	190
Safety practices	191
Highway hazards	192
Tire and wheel alignment	192
Tire rotation	192
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	194
Information on “P” type tires	194
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	197
Information on “T” type tires	198
Location of the tire label	198
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)	199
Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	201
When your temporary spare tire is installed	201
When you believe your system is not operating properly	202
When inflating your tires	203
How temperature affects your tire pressure	204
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	204
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	205
TRAILER TOWING	211
Preparing to tow	211
Hitches	212
Safety chains	212
Trailer brakes	212
Trailer lamps	212
Driving while you tow	213
Servicing after towing	213
Trailer towing tips	213
RECREATIONAL TOWING	214
Driving	215
STARTING	215
Positions of the ignition (if equipped)	215
Starting your vehicle	215
Important safety precautions	216
Starting the engine	217
Push button start system (if equipped)	218
Guarding against exhaust fumes	221
Important ventilating information	221
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	221
BRAKES	223
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	223
Using ABS	223
Brake Assist	224
ABS warning lamp	224
Parking brake	224
ADVANCETRAC STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM	225
STEERING	229
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION	230
Brake-shift interlock	230
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 6–speed automatic transmission	230
Understanding your SelectShift Automatic™ Transmission gearshift lever (SST)	233
FORWARD (IF EQUIPPED) AND REVERSE SENSING SYSTEMS	235
REARVIEW CAMERA SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	238
ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	240
Driving on slippery surfaces with AWD vehicles	241
Basic operating principles	241
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement	241
If your vehicle gets stuck	241
Emergency maneuvers	242
AWD Systems (if equipped)	242
Sand	243
Mud and water	243
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain	244
Driving on snow and ice	245
Maintenance and Modifications	245
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	246
Roadside Emergencies	247
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	247
Getting roadside assistance	247
Using roadside assistance	248
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL	248
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF	249
FUSES AND RELAYS	249
Fuses	249
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	250
Passenger compartment fuse panel	251
Power distribution box	253
CHANGING THE TIRES	256
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	257
Stopping and securing the vehicle	259
Removing the spare tire and jack	259
Tire change procedure	260
Stowing the tire and jack	262
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	263
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL	264
JUMP STARTING	264
Preparing your vehicle	265
Connecting the jumper cables	265
Jump starting	267
Removing the jumper cables	268
WRECKER TOWING	270
Emergency towing	271
Customer Assistance	272
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	272
Away from home	272
Additional assistance	273
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	274
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	275
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	276
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	276
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	277
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	278
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	278
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	278
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)	279
Cleaning	280
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	280
WAXING	281
PAINT CHIPS	281
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	281
ENGINE	282
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	282
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	283
INSTRUMENT PANEL/INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS	283
INTERIOR	284
LEATHER SEATS	285
UNDERBODY	285
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	286
Maintenance and Specifications	287
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	287
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	287
Working with the engine off	287
Working with the engine on	287
OPENING THE HOOD	288
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	289
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	290
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	291
ENGINE OIL	291
Checking the engine oil	291
Adding engine oil	293
Engine oil and filter recommendations	293
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil	294
BATTERY	294
ENGINE COOLANT	297
Checking engine coolant	297
Adding engine coolant	298
Recycled engine coolant	300
Coolant refill capacity	300
Severe climates	300
What you should know about fail-safe cooling (if equipped)	301
How fail-safe cooling works	301
When fail-safe mode is activated	302
FUEL FILTER	302
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	302
Important safety precautions	302
Refueling	304
Easy Fuel™ “no cap” fuel system	304
Choosing the right fuel	305
Octane recommendations	306
Fuel quality	306
Cleaner air	306
Running out of fuel	306
Refilling with a portable fuel container	307
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	308
Measuring techniques	308
Filling the tank	308
Calculating fuel economy	309
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	310
Habits	310
Maintenance	310
Conditions	310
EPA fuel economy estimates	311
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	311
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)	312
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	313
POWER STEERING FLUID	314
BRAKE FLUID	315
TRANSMISSION FLUID	315
Checking automatic transmission fluid	315
Low fluid level	316
Correct fluid level	316
High fluid level	316
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels	316
AIR FILTER	317
Changing the air filter element	317
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	318
MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES	319
ENGINE DATA	321
Engine drivebelt routing	321
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE	322
Safety Compliance Certification Label	322
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	322
TRANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATIONS	323
Accessories	324
GENUINE LINCOLN ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE	324
Exterior style	324
Interior style	324
Lifestyle	324
Peace of mind	325