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The airbags inflate and deflate rapidly upon activation. After airbag deployment, it is normal to notice a smoke-like, powdery residue or smell the burnt propellant. This may consist of cornstarch, talcum powder (to lubricate the bag) or sodium compounds (for example, baking soda) that result from the combustion process that inflates the airbag. Small amounts of sodium hydroxide may be present which may irritate the skin and eyes, but none of the residue is toxic. While the system is designed to help reduce serious injuries, contact with a deploying airbag may also cause abrasions or swelling. Temporary hearing loss is also a possibility as a result of the noise associated with a deploying airbag. Because airbags must inflate rapidly and with considerable force, there is the risk of death or serious injuries, such as fractures, facial and eye injuries or internal injuries, particularly to occupants who are not properly restrained or are otherwise out of position at the time of airbag deployment. Thus, it is extremely important that occupants be properly restrained as far away from the airbag module as possible while maintaining vehicle control. Routine maintenance of the airbags is not required.

SOS POST-CRASH ALERT SYSTEM™ The system flashes the turn signal lamps and sounds the horn (intermittently) in the event of a serious impact that deploys an airbag equipped on your vehicle, such as front, side, side curtain or Safety Canopy®. The horn and lamps will turn off when: • the hazard control button is pressed • the panic button (if equipped) is pressed on the remote entry • your vehicle runs out of power. DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS

transmitter, or

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 the airbag inflation area may cause those objects to be propelled by the airbag into your face and torso causing serious injury.

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 the seat all the way back.

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The driver and front passenger airbags will deploy during significant frontal and near-frontal crashes.

The driver and passenger front airbag system consists of: • driver and passenger airbag modules

• crash sensors and monitoring system with readiness

indicator. See Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator later in this chapter.

• front passenger sensing system 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 airbag module.

To properly position yourself away from the airbag: • Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the • Recline the seat slightly (one or two degrees) from the upright

pedals comfortably.

position.

After all occupants have adjusted their seats and put on safety belts, it is very important that they continue to sit properly. Properly seated occupants sit upright, lean against the seat back, and center themselves on the seat cushion, with their feet comfortably extended on the floor. Sitting improperly can increase the chance of injury in a crash event. For example, if an occupant slouches, lies down, turns sideways, sits forward, leans forward or sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the chance of injury during a crash is greatly increased.

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Children and Airbags

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 the seat all the way back.

Children must always be properly restrained. Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of injury in a crash.

FRONT PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM

WARNING: Even with Advanced Restraints Systems, children 12
and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating 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 front passenger sensing system, resulting in serious injury or death in a crash. Always sit upright against your seatback, with your feet on the floor.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of possible serious injury: Do not stow objects in seat back map pocket (if equipped) or

hang objects off seat back if a child is in the front passenger seat. Do not place objects underneath the front passenger seat or between the seat and the center console (if equipped). Check the passenger airbag off or pass airbag off indicator lamp for proper airbag Status. Failure to follow these instructions may interfere with the passenger seat sensing system.

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WARNING: Any alteration/modification to the front passenger seat may affect the performance of the front passenger sensing

system.

This system works with sensors that are part of the front passenger’s seat and safety belt to detect the presence of a properly seated occupant and determine if the front passenger’s frontal airbag should be enabled (may inflate) or not.

PASS AIRBAG

OFF

The front passenger sensing system uses a pass airbag off indicator which will illuminate and stay lit to remind you that the front passenger frontal airbag is disabled.

The indicator lamp is located under the climate controls. The indicator lamp will illuminate for a short period of time when the ignition is turned to the on position to confirm it is functional. Note: When the passenger airbag off light is illuminated, the passenger (seat mounted) side airbag may be disabled to avoid the risk of airbag deployment injuries. The front passenger sensing system is designed to disable (will not inflate) the front passenger’s frontal airbag when the front passenger seat is unoccupied, or a rear facing infant seat, a forward-facing child restraint, or a booster seat is detected. Even with this technology, parents are STRONGLY encouraged to always properly restrain children in the rear seat. The sensor also turns off the passenger front airbag and seat-mounted side airbag when the passenger seat is empty. • When the front passenger sensing system disables (will not inflate)

the front passenger frontal airbag, the passenger airbag status indicator will illuminate the OFF lamp and stay lit to remind you that the front passenger frontal airbag is disabled. • If the child restraint has been installed and the indicator lamp is not

lit, then turn the vehicle off, remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the restraint following the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.

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The front passenger sensing system is designed to enable (may inflate) the front passenger’s frontal airbag anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the front passenger seat. • When the front passenger sensing system enables the front passenger frontal airbag (may inflate), the indicator will be unlit and stay unlit. If a person of adult size is sitting in the front passenger’s seat, but the pass airbag off indicator lamp is lit, it is possible that the person isn’t sitting properly in the seat. If this happens: • Turn the vehicle off and ask the person to place the seat back in the • Have the person sit upright in the seat, centered on the seat cushion, • Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in this position for about two minutes. This will allow the system to detect that person and enable the passenger’s frontal airbag. • If the indicator lamp remains lit even after this, the person should be

with the person’s legs comfortably extended.

full upright position.

advised to ride in the rear seat.

Pass Airbag Off Indicator Lamp Unlit Lit Unlit

Occupant

Passenger Airbag

Disabled Disabled Enabled

Empty Child Adult After all occupants have adjusted their seats and put on safety belts, it’s very important that they continue to sit properly. A properly seated occupant sits upright, leaning against the seat back, and centered on the seat cushion, with their feet comfortably extended on the floor. Sitting improperly can increase the chance of injury in a crash event. For example, if an occupant slouches, lies down, turns sideways, sits forward, leans forward or sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the chance of injury during a crash is greatly increased. If you think that the status of the passenger airbag off indicator lamp is incorrect, check for the following: • Objects lodged underneath the seat • Objects between the seat cushion and the center console (if equipped) • Objects hanging off the seat back • Objects stowed in the seatback map pocket (if equipped)

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• Objects placed on the occupant’s lap • Cargo interference with the seat • Other passengers pushing or pulling on the seat • Rear passenger feet and knees resting or pushing on the seat The conditions listed above may cause the weight of a properly seated occupant to be incorrectly interpreted by the passenger sensing system. The person in the front passenger seat may appear heavier or lighter due to the conditions described in the list above.

To know if the front passenger sensing system is operating properly, see Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator later in this chapter.

If the airbag readiness lamp is lit, do the following: The driver or adult passengers should check for any objects that may be lodged underneath the front passenger seat or cargo interfering with the seat. If objects are lodged or cargo is interfering with the seat; please take the following steps to remove the obstruction: • Pull the vehicle over. • Turn the vehicle off. • Driver or adult passengers should check for any objects lodged • Remove the obstruction(s) (if found). • Restart the vehicle. • Wait at least two minutes and verify that the airbag readiness lamp is • If the airbag readiness lamp remains illuminated, this may or may/not

underneath the front passenger seat or cargo interfering with the seat.

no longer illuminated

be a problem due to the front passenger sensing system.

DO NOT attempt to repair or service the system; take your vehicle immediately to an authorized dealer. If it is necessary to modify an advanced front airbag system to accommodate a person with disabilities, contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center at the phone number shown in the Customer Assistance section of this Owner’s Manual.

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KNEE AIRBAG A driver’s knee airbag is located under or within the instrument panel. During a crash, the restraints control module may activate the driver’s knee airbag based on crash severity and occupant conditions. Under certain crash and occupant conditions, the driver’s knee airbag may deploy but the driver’s front airbag may not activate. As with front and side airbags, it is important to be properly seated and restrained to reduce the risk of death or serious injury.

To know if the knee airbag is operating properly, see Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator in this chapter.

SIDE AIRBAGS

WARNING: Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the airbag cover, on the side of the seat backs (of the front

seats), or in front seat areas that may come into contact with a deploying airbag. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a crash.

WARNING: Do not use accessory seat covers. The use of accessory seat covers may prevent the deployment of the side

airbags and increase the risk of injury in an accident.

WARNING: Do not lean your head on the door. The side airbag could injure you as it deploys from the side of the seat back.

WARNING: Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the airbag, its fuses or the seat cover on a seat containing an airbag,

as you could be seriously injured or killed. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

WARNING: If the side airbag has deployed, the airbag will not function again. The side airbag system (including the seat) must be inspected and serviced by an authorized dealer. If the airbag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in a crash.

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The side airbags are located on the outboard side of the seat backs of the front seats. In certain lateral crashes, the airbag on the side affected by the crash will be inflated. The airbag was designed to inflate between the door panel and occupant to further enhance the protection provided occupants in side impact crashes.

The system consists of the following: • a tag on the seat back indicating

that side airbags are found on your vehicle • side airbags located inside the

seat back of the driver and front passenger seats.

• crash sensors and monitoring system with readiness

indicator. See Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator later in this chapter.

• front passenger sensing system. Note: The passenger sensing system will deactivate the passenger seat-mounted side airbag if it detects an empty passenger seat. The design and development of the side airbag system included recommended testing procedures that were developed by a group of automotive safety experts known as the Side Airbag Technical Working Group. These recommended testing procedures help reduce the risk of injuries related to the deployment of side airbags.

SIDE 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 side curtain airbag. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a crash.

WARNING: Do not lean your head on the door. The curtain airbag could injure you as it deploys from the headliner.

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WARNING: Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the side curtain airbags, its fuses, the A, B, or C pillar trim, or the

headliner on a vehicle containing side curtain airbags as you could be seriously injured or killed. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

WARNING: All occupants of the vehicle including the driver should always wear their safety belts even when an airbag

supplemental restraint system and side curtain airbag is provided. Failure to properly wear your safety belt could seriously increase the risk of injury or death.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, do not obstruct or place objects in the deployment path of the side curtain airbag.

WARNING: If the side curtain airbags have deployed, the side curtain airbags will not function again. The side curtain airbags

(including the A, B and C pillar trim and headliner) must be inspected and serviced by an authorized dealer. If the side curtain airbag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in a crash.

A side curtain airbag will deploy during significant side crashes. The airbags are mounted to the roof side-rail sheet metal, behind the headliner, above each row of seats. In certain lateral crashes, the side curtain airbag on the impacted side of the vehicle will be activated. The side curtain airbags are designed to inflate between the side window area and occupants to further enhance protection provided in side impact crashes.

The system consists of: • side curtain airbags located above the trim panels over the front and rear side windows identified by a label or wording on the headliner or roof-pillar trim.

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• a flexible headliner which opens above the side doors to allow side air

curtain deployment.

• crash sensors and monitoring system with readiness

indicator. See Crash sensors and Airbag Indicator later in this chapter.

Children 12 years old and under should always be properly restrained in the back seats. The side curtain airbags will not interfere with children restrained using a properly installed child or booster seat because it is designed to inflate downward from the headliner above the doors along the side window opening. The design and development of the side curtain airbags included recommended testing procedures that were developed by a group of automotive safety experts known as the Side Airbag Technical Working Group. These recommended testing procedures help reduce the risk of injuries related to the deployment of side curtain airbags.

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 your vehicle.

Your vehicle has a collection of crash and occupant sensors which provide information to the restraints control module which deploys (activates) the front safety belt pretensioners, driver airbag, passenger airbag, knee airbag, seat mounted side airbags, and the side curtain airbags. Based on the type of crash (frontal impact or side impact) the restraints control module will deploy the appropriate safety devices. The restraints control module also monitors the readiness of the above safety devices plus the crash and occupant sensors. The readiness of the safety system is indicated by a warning indicator light in the instrument cluster or by a backup tone if the warning light is not working. See the Instrument Cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of the airbag is not required.

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A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following: • The readiness light will either flash or stay lit. • The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after the

ignition is turned on.

• A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeat

periodically until the problem or light are repaired.

If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the supplemental restraint system serviced at an authorized dealer immediately. Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in the event of a crash. The safety belt pretensioners and the airbag supplemental restraint system are designed to activate when the vehicle sustains longitudinal deceleration sufficient to cause the restraints control module to deploy a safety device. The fact that the safety belt pretensioners or front airbags did not activate for both front seat occupants in a crash does not mean that something is wrong with the system. Rather, it means the restraints control module determined the accident conditions (such as crash severity, belt usage) were not appropriate to activate these safety devices. • Front airbags are designed to activate only in frontal and near-frontal crashes (not rollovers, side impacts or rear impacts) unless the crash causes sufficient longitudinal deceleration. • The safety belt pretensioners are designed to activate in frontal and

near-frontal crashes, and may also activate when a side curtain deploys. • The driver’s knee airbag may deploy based on crash severity and • Side airbags and side curtain airbags are designed to inflate in side-impact crashes, not rollovers, rear impacts, frontal or near-frontal crashes, unless the crash causes sufficient lateral deceleration.

occupant conditions.

AIRBAG DISPOSAL Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Airbags MUST BE disposed of by qualified personnel.

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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION The remote control allows you to: • remotely lock or unlock the vehicle doors • arm and disarm the anti-theft system • remotely open the luggage compartment • unlock the doors without actively using a key or remote control

(intelligent access only).

GENERAL INFORMATION ON RADIO FREQUENCIES This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. The term IC before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met. The typical operating range for your transmitter is approximately 33 feet (10 meters). Vehicles with the remote start feature will have a greater range. A decrease in operating range could be caused by: • weather conditions • nearby radio towers • structures around your vehicle • other vehicles parked next to your vehicle. The radio frequency used by your remote control can also be used by other short-distance radio transmissions, for example amateur radios, medical equipment, wireless headphones, remote controls and alarm systems. If the frequencies are jammed, you will not be able to use your remote control. You can lock and unlock the doors with the key. Note: Make sure your vehicle is locked before leaving it unattended. Note: If you are in range, the remote control will operate if you press any button unintentionally.

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Intelligent Access (If Equipped) The system uses a radio frequency signal to communicate with your vehicle and authorize your vehicle to unlock when one of the following conditions is met: • You touch the inside of the front exterior door handle. • You press the luggage compartment button. • You press a button on the transmitter. If excessive radio frequency interference is present in the area or if the transmitter battery is low, it may be necessary to mechanically unlock your door. You can use the mechanical key blade in your intelligent access key to open the driver door in this situation. Refer to Remote Control in this chapter for more information on the location and use of the mechanical key blade.

REMOTE CONTROL

Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs) (If Equipped)

Your vehicle may be equipped with two integrated keyhead transmitters. Use the key blade to start your vehicle and unlock or lock the driver door from outside the vehicle. The transmitter portion functions as the remote control.

Note: Your vehicle’s keys came with a security label that provides important key cut information. Keep the label in a safe place for future reference.

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Intelligent Access Key (If Equipped)

Type 1

Type 2

Your vehicle may be equipped with two intelligent access keys which operate the power locks and the remote start system. The key must be in the vehicle to activate the push button start system. Mechanical Key Blade The key also contains a removable mechanical key blade that can be used to unlock the driver door.

Type 1
To release the mechanical key blade: 1. Press and hold the push buttons on the edges of the transmitter to release the cover. Carefully remove the cover. 2. Remove the key blade.

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Type 2
To release the key blade, slide the release on the back of the transmitter, then pull the blade out.

Note: Your vehicle’s back-up keys were issued with a security tag that provides important vehicle key cut information. Keep the tag in a safe place for future reference.

Replacing the Battery Note: Refer to local regulations when disposing of transmitter batteries. Note: Do not wipe off any grease on the battery terminals or on the back surface of the circuit board. Note: Replacing the battery will not delete the transmitter from the vehicle. The transmitter should operate normally. The remote control uses one coin-type three-volt lithium battery CR2032
or equivalent. Integrated Keyhead Transmitter

1. Twist a thin coin in the slot of the transmitter near the key ring to remove the battery cover. 2. Remove the old battery.

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3. Insert the new battery. Refer to the instructions inside the transmitter for the correct orientation of the battery. Press the battery down to make sure it is fully in the housing. 4. Snap the battery cover back onto the transmitter.

Intelligent Access Key (Type 1)

1. Press and hold the push buttons on the edges of the transmitter to release the cover. Carefully remove the cover. 2. Remove the key blade.

3. Twist a flat object in the position shown to separate the two halves of the transmitter.

4. Carefully insert a flat object in the position show to open the transmitter.

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5. Carefully pry out the battery with a flat object. 6. Install a new battery with the + facing downward. 7. Assemble the two halves of the transmitter back together. 8. Install the key blade. Intelligent Access Key (Type 2) 1. Remove the backup key from the transmitter.

2. Twist a thin coin under the tab hidden behind the backup key head to remove the battery cover. Do not use the backup key to remove the cover or you could damage the intelligent access key.

3. Remove the old battery.

4. Insert a new battery with the + facing downward. Press the battery down to make sure it is fully in the housing. 5. Snap the battery cover back onto the transmitter and install the backup key.

Car Finder Press the lock button on the key twice within three seconds. The horn will sound and the turn signals will flash. We recommend you use this method to locate your vehicle, rather than using the panic alarm.

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Sounding a Panic Alarm (If Equipped)

Press the button to activate the alarm. Press the button again or switch the ignition on to deactivate.

Note: The panic alarm will only operate when the ignition is off.

Remote Start (If Equipped)

WARNING: To avoid exhaust fumes, do not use remote start if your vehicle is parked indoors or areas that are not well

ventilated.

Note: Do not use remote start if your vehicle is low on fuel.

Your vehicle has remote start if the transmitter has this button.

The remote start feature allows you to start the vehicle from outside the vehicle. The transmitter has an extended operating range. Vehicles with automatic climate control can be configured to operate when the vehicle is remote started. See the Climate Control chapter for more information. Many states and provinces have restrictions for the use of remote start. Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements regarding remote start systems. The remote start system will not work if: • the ignition is on • the alarm system is triggered • you disable the feature • the hood is not closed • the transmission is not in P • the vehicle battery voltage is too low • the service engine soon indicator was on the last time the vehicle was

driven.

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Remote Starting the Vehicle Note: You must press each button within three seconds of each other. Your vehicle will not remote start and the horn will not sound if you do not follow this sequence.

The label on your transmitter details the starting procedure. To remote start the vehicle:

1. Press the lock button to lock all the doors. 2. Press the remote start button twice. The exterior lamps will flash twice. The horn will sound if the system fails to start, unless quiet start is on. Quiet start will run the blower fan at a slower speed to reduce noise. You can switch it on or off in the information display. See the Information Displays chapter. Note: If you remote start your vehicle with an integrated keyhead transmitter, you must switch the ignition on before driving your vehicle. If you remote start your vehicle with an intelligent access transmitter, you must have a programmed intelligent access key inside your vehicle and press the START/STOP button on the instrument panel once while applying the brake pedal before driving the vehicle. The power windows will be inhibited during the remote start and the radio will not turn on automatically. The parking lamps will remain on and the vehicle will run for 5, 10, or 15 minutes, depending on the setting. See the Information Displays chapter to select the duration of the remote start system. Extending the Vehicle Run Time Repeat Steps 1 and 2 with the vehicle still running to extend the run time for another remote start duration. If the duration is set to last 10 minutes, the system will add another 10 minutes. For example, if the vehicle had been running from the first remote start for five minutes, the vehicle will continue to run now for a total of 20 minutes. You can only extend the remote start once. Wait at least five seconds before remote starting after a vehicle shutdown.

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Turning the Vehicle Off After Remote Starting

Press the button once. The parking lamps will turn off.

You may have to be closer to the vehicle than when starting due to ground reflection and the added noise of the running vehicle. You can disable or enable the remote start system through the information display. See the Information Display chapter.

REPLACING A LOST KEY OR REMOTE CONTROL You can purchase replacement or additional keys or remote controls from an authorized dealer. A dealer can program the transmitters to your vehicle or you may be able to program them yourself. See the Security chapter for information on programming your transmitters.

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MyKey

PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION MyKey® allows you to program keys with restricted driving modes to promote good driving habits. All but one of the keys programmed to the vehicle can be activated with these restricted modes. Any keys that have not been programmed are referred to as an administrator key or admin key which can be used to: • create a restricted key • program optional MyKey settings • clear all MyKey features altogether. Once a key has been programmed, you can access the following information using the information display control: • How many admin keys and MyKeys are programmed to the vehicle. • The total distance the vehicle has been driven with a MyKey. For vehicles equipped with intelligent access (push button start), when both a MyKey and an admin intelligent access key (fob) are present, the admin fob will be recognized by the vehicle to start the engine.

• Early low fuel.

Standard Settings These settings activate automatically with a programmed MyKey. • Belt-Minder. The audible safety belt warning tones continue and do not time out after approximately five minutes. The audio system also mutes until drivers and front passengers fasten their safety belts. • Drivers receive an audible warning when the fuel gauge reads approximately 3/32nd tank, or the estimated travel distance is 62 miles (100 kilometers) until the tank is empty, whichever comes first.

• The fuel indicator lamp illuminates in yellow and the information • When the fuel tank gauge reads E, another set of warnings occur: the information display shows a red warning light and Low Fuel in red. • Driver assist features, if equipped, remain on and active: parking aid, BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) with cross traffic alert and the collision warning system.

display shows a low fuel message.

Optional Settings You can configure these settings while programming a MyKey or change them while using an admin key. • 80 mph (130 km/h) vehicle speed limit. Drivers receive visual

warnings and an audible tone when they reach 80 mph (130 km/h).

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• 45, 55 or 65 mph (75, 90, or 105 km/h) vehicle speed warning. Drivers

MyKey

receive visual warnings and an audible tone when they exceed the preselected vehicle speed.

• 45% of the maximum audio system output. The audio system displays • AdvanceTrac. Program the system to Always-on and the system

a message when drivers attempt to exceed the volume limits.

cannot be turned off when drivers use a programmed MyKey.

CREATING A MYKEY Use the information display to create a MyKey. 1.

Insert the key you want to program into the ignition. With a push-button start (if equipped), put the Intelligent Access key in the backup slot; see the Starting and Stopping the Engine chapter for the backup slot location.

2. Turn the ignition on. 3. From the main menu within the information display, press OK or

the> button to navigate through the various screens. Select Settings and then MyKey.

4. Press OK or the> to select Create. 5. When prompted, hold the OK button until you see a message

informing you to label this key as a MyKey. The key will be restricted at your vehicle’s next start.

After the key is successfully programmed, make sure you label it so you can distinguish it from the admin keys. You can also program optional settings for the key(s). Refer to Programming/Changing Optional Settings.

Programming/Changing Optional Settings Note: All programmed keys can be cleared within the same key cycle in which a key was programmed, otherwise an admin key is required to clear the keys. To clear all keys, see Clearing all MyKeys. You can access the optional settings through the information display control. 1. Turn the ignition on using an admin key. 2. Access the main menu and select Settings, then MyKey. 3. Use the arrow buttons to get to an optional feature. 4. Press OK or > to scroll through settings. 5. Press OK or > to make a selection.

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CLEARING ALL MYKEYS Note: All programmed MyKeys can be cleared within the same key cycle in which a MyKey was created, otherwise an admin key is required to clear the keys. To clear all MyKeys (which removes all restrictions and returns them to admin key status), use the information display controls to do the following: 1. Access the main menu and select Settings, then MyKey. 2. Scroll to Clear All and press the OK button. 3. Hold the OK button until ALL MYKEYS CLEARED is displayed.

CHECKING MYKEY SYSTEM STATUS The information display controls provide information about keys programmed to the vehicle: • MYKEY MILES: Tracks mileage when a MyKey is used. If mileage does not accumulate as expected, then the MyKey is not being used by the intended user. The only way to reset this to zero is by clearing MyKeys. If the mileage is lower than the last time you checked, then the key system has been recently reset. • # MYKEY(S): Indicates how many MyKeys are programmed to the • # ADMIN KEY(S): Indicates how many admin keys are programmed

vehicle. Can also be used to detect deletion of a MyKey.

to the vehicle. Can also be used to detect if an additional key has been programmed to the vehicle.

USING MYKEY WITH REMOTE START SYSTEMS MyKey is NOT compatible with non-Ford-approved aftermarket remote start systems. If you choose to install a remote start system, please see your Ford authorized dealer for a Ford-approved remote start system. The following information MAY help customers who choose to use a non-Ford-approved remote start system. The actions provided below do NOT make MyKey compatible with non-Ford-approved remote start system, but it MAY help you to retain some MyKey functions.

Vehicles Equipped with Traditional Keys When using a non-Ford-approved remote start system, the default settings may recognize the remote start system as an additional admin key with its associated privileges. It is NOT compatible with MyKey. Restart the engine when you insert a key into the ignition cylinder; it may help you to retain some MyKey functions.

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In addition to the key that has been programmed as a MyKey, owners of vehicles equipped with traditional keys have the option to program the non-Ford-approved remote start system as a MyKey if the remote start fob is used by the MyKey driver. To program a non-Ford-approved remote start system as a MyKey, do the following: 1. Enter the vehicle and close all doors. 2. Remote start the vehicle using a non-Ford approved remote start fob. 3. Follow Steps 1-5 in the Creating a MyKey section.

Vehicles Equipped with Intelligent Access Key (Push Button Start) Note: It is not possible to program the remote start system as a MyKey on vehicles equipped with intelligent access key (push button start). Therefore, you should treat the remote start fob as you would any other admin key. When the vehicle is started using remote start, the system will stall the engine when you either enter the vehicle or shift the vehicle into gear. Prior to the engine stall, the vehicle will have administrative privileges. When you restart the engine, the vehicle will identify the user as an admin or MyKey driver depending on the settings of the actual key used to start the vehicle. Note: For all vehicles, the number of MYKEY(S) PROGRAMMED or ADMIN KEYS PROGRAMMED that is displayed in the MyKey system status menu, may include the non-Ford-approved remote start system as an additional key in the total count. See the Checking System Status section. For all vehicles with a non-Ford-approved remote start installed, it is possible to program all real keys as MyKeys, in which case, you will need to use your remote start system to clear all MyKeys (which removes all restrictions and returns them to admin key status) by doing the following: 1. Enter the vehicle and close all doors. 2. Remote start the vehicle using your non-Ford-approved remote start

fob.

3. Follow Steps 1-3 in the Clearing all MyKeys section.

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MYKEY TROUBLESHOOTING Condition I cannot program a key.

Potential Causes • The key in the ignition does not have admin privileges. • The key in the ignition is the only admin key (there always has to be at least one admin key). • The intelligent access key is not in the backup slot (vehicles with push button start). • SecuriLock passive anti-theft system is disabled or in unlimited mode. • The vehicle has been started using a remote start system that is not programmed with admin privileges. See the Using MyKey with Remote Start Systems chapter. • The key in the ignition does not have admin privileges. • No keys are programmed to the vehicle. See the Creating a MyKey chapter. • The vehicle has been started using a remote start system that is not programmed with admin privileges. See the Using MyKey with Remote Start System chapter. • Key in the ignition does not have admin privileges. • No restricted keys are programmed to the vehicle. See the Creating a MyKey chapter. • The vehicle has been started using a remote start system that is not programmed with admin privileges. See the Using MyKey with Remote Start System chapter. • Purchase a new key from your authorized dealer. • Program spare keys as outlined under SecuriLock in the Security chapter.

I cannot program the optional settings.

I cannot clear the restricted keys.

I lost the only admin key. I lost a key.

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Condition I accidentally programmed all keys as restricted keys.

No restricted key functions with intelligent access key (push button start). Restricted key programmed total includes one additional key.

Admin keys programmed total includes one additional key.

MyKey miles do not accumulate.

Potential Causes • The vehicle has a remote start system that is recognized as an admin key. See the Using MyKey with Remote Start System chapter to reset all restricted keys using remote start. • An admin key is present at engine start-up. • No restricted keys are programmed to the vehicle. See the Creating a MyKey chapter. • An unknown key has been programmed to the vehicle as a restricted key. • The vehicle is equipped with a remote start system. See the Using MyKey with Remote Start Systems chapter. • An unknown key has been programmed to the vehicle as an admin key. • Vehicle is equipped with a remote start system. See the Using MyKey with remote start systems chapter. • The restricted key is not being used by the intended user. • The key system has been reset.

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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING You can use the power door lock control or the remote control to lock and unlock the vehicle.

Power Door Locks

The power door lock control is located on the instrument panel near the radio. Press the control to lock or unlock the doors. It will illuminate when you lock the doors and luggage compartment. When the light is off it indicates one or more doors are unlocked.

Rear Door Unlocking and Opening Pull the interior door release handle twice to unlock and open the rear door. The first pull unlocks the door and the second pull will unlatch the door.

Central Locking and Unlocking You can use the key in the driver door to lock or unlock all the doors from outside when they are closed. • Turn the key counterclockwise to lock all doors. The turn signal lamps • Turn the key clockwise once to unlock the driver door or twice to

flash twice.

unlock all doors. The turn signal lamps flash once.

If the central locking function fails to operate, lock the doors individually using the key in the position shown.

Left-Hand Side Turn clockwise to lock.

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Right-Hand Side Turn counterclockwise to lock.

Remote Control You can use the remote control anytime the vehicle is not running. Unlocking the Doors (Two-Stage Unlock)

Type 1

Type 2

Press the button to unlock the driver door. Press the button again within three seconds to unlock all doors. The turn signals will flash. Press and hold both the lock and unlock buttons on the remote control for four seconds to disable or enable two-stage unlocking. Disabling two-stage unlocking allows all vehicle doors to unlock with one press of the button. The turn signals will flash twice to indicate the unlocking mode was changed. The unlocking mode will be applied to the remote control and intelligent access. Intelligent access at the driver door will unlock all doors when you disable two-stage unlocking. Locking the doors

Type 1

Type 2

Press the button to lock all the doors. The turn signals will illuminate. Press the button again within three seconds to confirm that all the doors are closed. The doors will lock again, the horn will sound and the turn signals will illuminate if all the doors and the luggage compartment are closed. Note: If any door or the luggage compartment is open, or if the hood is open on vehicles with an anti-theft alarm or remote start, the horn will sound twice and the lamps will not flash.

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Opening the luggage compartment

Press twice to open the luggage compartment.

Ensure that the trunk is closed and latched before driving your vehicle. Failure to properly latch the trunk may cause objects to fall out or block the driver’s rear view.

Activating Intelligent Access (If Equipped) The intelligent access key must be within 3 feet (1 meter) of your vehicle. At the Front Doors Pull a front exterior door handle to unlock and can be open the door.

Press and hold the door handle lock sensor to lock your vehicle. To avoid unlocking the door inadvertently, be sure to only touch the lock sensor and not other areas of the door handle.

At the Luggage Compartment

Press the exterior release button above the license plate.

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Smart Unlocks for Integrated Keyhead Transmitter This feature helps to prevent you from locking yourself out of your vehicle if your key is still in the ignition. When you open one of the front doors and lock your vehicle with the power door lock control, all the doors will lock then unlock if your key is still in the ignition. You can still lock your vehicle by pressing the lock button on the transmitter even if the doors are not closed. If both front doors are closed, you can lock your vehicle by any method, regardless of whether the key is in the ignition or not. Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys (If Equipped) This feature helps to prevent you from unintentionally locking your intelligent access key inside your vehicle’s passenger compartment or rear cargo area. When you lock your vehicle using the power door lock control (with the door open, transmission P and ignition off), after you close the door your vehicle will search for an intelligent access key in the passenger compartment. If your vehicle finds a key, all of the doors will immediately unlock and the horn will sound, indicating that the intelligent access key is inside. You can override the smart unlock feature and intentionally lock the intelligent access key inside your vehicle. To do this, either: • close all the doors and then press the lock button on another • touch the locking area on the handle with another intelligent access

intelligent access key, or

key in your hand.

When you open one of the front doors and lock your vehicle using the power door lock control, all doors will lock then unlock if: • the ignition is on, or • the ignition is off and the vehicle is not in P.

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Autolock and Unlock (If Equipped) The autolock feature will lock all the doors when: • all doors are closed, • the ignition is on, • you shift into any gear putting your vehicle in motion, and • your vehicle attains a speed greater than 4 mph (7 km/h). When you enable autounlock, all doors will unlock when you open the driver door. Enabling or Disabling Autolock and Autounlock Note: Your authorized dealer can perform this procedure, or you can do the procedure yourself. To enable or disable these features, do the following: Note: You will have 30 seconds to complete the procedure. 1. Switch the ignition on. 2. Press the power door lock button three times. 3. Switch the ignition off. 4. Press the power door lock button three times. 5. Switch the ignition on. The horn will sound indicating the programming mode has been entered. Autolock: Once in programming mode, each subsequent short press (less than 1 second) of the power door lock button will toggle autolock between on and off. Autounlock: Each subsequent long press (more than 2 seconds) of the power door lock button will toggle autounlock between on and off. Note: You can enabled or disabled the autounlock feature independently of the autolock feature.

Illuminated Entry The interior lamps and select exterior lamps illuminate when you unlock the doors with the remote entry system. The illuminated entry system turns off the lights if: • the ignition is on, • you press the remote transmitter lock button, or • after 25 seconds of illumination.

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The lights will not turn off if: • you turn them on with the dimmer control, or • any door is open. Illuminated Exit The interior lamps and select exterior lamps illuminate when all doors are closed and you switch, the ignition off and remove the key from the ignition (integrated keyhead transmitter only). The lamps turn off if all the doors remain closed and: • 25 seconds elapse • you insert the key in the ignition (integrated keyhead transmitter • you press the START/STOP button (intelligent access key only). Battery Saver If you leave the courtesy lamps, dome lamps or headlamps on and switch the ignition off, the battery saver shuts them off after some time. Accessory Mode Battery Saver for Intelligent Access Keys (If Equipped) If you leave the ignition on after leaving your vehicle, it will shut off 15 minutes after you close all of the doors.

only)

TRUNK RELEASE

From Inside Your Vehicle

Press the button. It is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel.

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From Outside Your Vehicle

Press the release button located above the license plate. Your vehicle must be unlocked or the intelligent access transmitter must be within 3 feet (1 meter) of the trunk.

Note: On a locked vehicle, you can press the trunk button on the remote control once. The vehicle will remain locked but you will have 20 seconds to press the outside release button.

INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE (4–DOOR ONLY)

WARNING: Keep vehicle doors and luggage compartment locked and keep keys and remote transmitters out of a child’s reach.

Unsupervised children could lock themselves in the trunk and risk injury. Children should be taught not to play in vehicles.

WARNING: Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or animals unattended in the vehicle. On hot days, the temperature in the trunk or vehicle interior can rise very quickly. Exposure of people or animals to these high temperatures for even a short time can cause death or serious heat-related injuries, including brain damage. Small children are particularly at risk.

Your vehicle is equipped with a release handle that provides a means of escape for children and adults if they become locked inside the luggage compartment.

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Adults should familiarize themselves with the operation and location of the release handle.

The handle is located inside the luggage compartment either on the luggage compartment door (lid) or near the tail lamps. It is composed of a material that will glow for hours in darkness following brief exposure to ambient light. Pull the handle and push up on the luggage compartment door (lid) to open from within the luggage compartment.

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SECURILOCK® PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM Note: The system is not compatible with non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection. Note: Metallic objects, electronic devices or a second coded key on the same key chain may cause vehicle starting issues if they are too close to the key when starting the engine. Prevent these objects from touching the coded key while starting the engine. Switch the ignition off, move all objects on the key chain away from the coded key and restart the engine if a problem occurs. Note: Do not leave a duplicate coded key in the vehicle. Always take your keys and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle. The system is an engine immobilization system. It helps prevent the engine from starting unless a coded key programmed to your vehicle is used. Using the wrong key may prevent the engine from starting. A message may appear in the information display. If you are unable to start the engine with a correctly coded key, a malfunction has happened and a message may appear in the information display.

Automatic Arming Your vehicle arms immediately after you switch the ignition off.

Automatic Disarming Your vehicle disarms when you switch the ignition on with a coded key.

Replacement Keys Note: Your vehicle comes with two integrated keyhead transmitters or two intelligent access keys. The integrated keyhead transmitter functions as a programmed ignition key that operates all the locks and starts the vehicle, as well as a remote control. The intelligent access key functions as a programmed key that operates the driver door lock and activates the intelligent access with push button start systems, as well as a remote control.

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If your programmed transmitters or standard SecuriLock coded keys (integrated keyhead transmitters only) are lost or stolen and you do not have an extra coded key, you will need to have your vehicle towed to an authorized dealer. The key codes need to be erased from your vehicle and new coded keys will need to be programmed. Store an extra programmed key away from the vehicle in a safe place to help prevent any inconveniences. See an authorized dealer to purchase additional spare or replacement keys. Programming a Spare Integrated Keyhead Transmitter Note: A maximum of eight coded keys can be programmed to your vehicle; all eight can be integrated keyhead transmitters. You can program your own integrated keyhead transmitter or standard SecuriLock® coded keys to your vehicle. This procedure will program both the engine immobilizer keycode and the remote entry portion of the remote control to your vehicle. Only use integrated keyhead transmitters or standard SecuriLock® keys. You must have two previously programmed coded keys and the new unprogrammed key readily accessible. See your authorized dealer to have the spare key programmed if two previously programmed coded keys are not available. Read and understand the entire procedure before you begin. 1. Insert the first previously programmed coded key into the ignition. 2. Turn the ignition from off to on. Keep the ignition on for at least three seconds, but no more than 10 seconds. 3. Turn the ignition off and remove the first coded key from the ignition. 4. After three seconds but within 10 seconds of turning the ignition off, insert the second previously coded key into the ignition. 5. Turn the ignition from off to on. Keep the ignition on for at least three seconds, but no more than 10 seconds. 6. Turn the ignition off and remove the second previously programmed coded key from the ignition. 7. After three seconds but within 10 seconds of turning the ignition off and removing the previously programmed coded key, insert the new unprogrammed key into the ignition. 8. Turn the ignition from off to on. Keep the ignition on for at least six seconds. 9. Remove the newly programmed coded key from the ignition.

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If the key has been successfully programmed it will start the engine and operate the remote entry system (if the new key is an integrated keyhead transmitter). If it was not programmed successfully, wait 10 seconds and repeat Steps 1 through 8. If you are still unsuccessful, bring your vehicle to your authorized dealer. Wait 20 seconds and then repeat this procedure from Step 1 to program an additional key. Programming a Spare Intelligent Access Key See your authorized dealer to have additional keys programmed to your vehicle.

ANTI-THEFT ALARM (IF EQUIPPED) The system will warn you of an unauthorized entry to your vehicle. The park and turn lamps flash and the horn sounds if unauthorized entry is attempted while the alarm is armed. It triggers immediately if the luggage compartment or the hood opens, and after a 12-second delay if any door opens. Take all remote controls to an authorized dealer if there is any potential alarm problem with your vehicle.

Arming the Alarm The alarm is ready to arm when there is not a key in the ignition. Lock the vehicle to arm the alarm.

The message indicator flashes when theft protection is active.

Disarming the alarm Disarm the alarm by any of the following actions: • Unlock the doors or luggage compartment with the remote control. • Turn the ignition on or start the vehicle. • Use a key in the driver door to unlock your vehicle, then turn the

ignition on within 12 seconds.

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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 the desired position.

3. Lock the steering column.

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AUDIO CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) Select the required source on the audio unit. You can operate the following functions with the control:

Type 1

Press M to select the audio source.

Type 2

A. Volume up B. Seek up or next C. Volume down D. Seek down or previous E. Mode

A. Volume up B. Seek up or next C. Volume down D. Seek down or previous

Seek, Next or Previous Press the seek button to: • tune the radio to the next or previous stored preset • play the next or previous track. Press and hold the seek button to: • tune the radio to the next station up or down the frequency band • seek through a track.

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VOICE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)

Pull the control to select or deselect voice control. See the SYNC or MyFord Touch chapter.

MyFord Touch Controls (If Equipped) Your steering wheel controls may also have these additional features.

Press to go to the home screen.

Press to go to the information screen.

CRUISE CONTROL

See the Cruise Control chapter.

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INFORMATION DISPLAY CONTROL

Use the arrows on the left side of the steering wheel to navigate the information display. See the Information Displays chapter for more information.

Multimedia Controls (If Equipped)

Use the arrows on the right side of steering wheel to navigate through the available menus. Press OK to make a selection.

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WINDSHIELD WIPERS Note: Fully defrost the windshield before switching on the windshield wipers. Note: Make sure the windshield wipers are switched off before entering car wash. Note: Clean the windshield and wiper blades if they begin to leave streaks or smears. If that does not resolve the issue, install new wiper blades. Note: Do not operate the wipers on a dry windshield. This may scratch the glass, damage the wiper blades or cause the wiper motor to burn out. Always use the windshield washer before wiping a dry windshield.

A. Single wipe B. Intermittent wipe C. Normal wipe D. High-speed wipe

Intermittent Wipe

A. Shortest wipe interval B. Intermittent wipe C. Longest wipe interval Use the rotary control to adjust the intermittent wipe interval.

Speed Dependent Wipers When your vehicle speed increases, the interval between wipes will decrease when intermittent wipe is selected.

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WINDSHIELD WASHERS Note: Do not operate the washers when the washer reservoir is empty. This may cause the washer pump to overheat.

The washer will spray for as long as the lever is pulled toward you. After you release the lever, the wipers will operate for a short time.

A wipe will occur a few seconds after washing to clear any remaining washer fluid.

REAR WINDOW WIPER AND WASHERS (IF EQUIPPED)

Rear Window Wiper

A. Intermittent wipe B. Low-speed wipe Press the button at the end of the lever to change between off, intermittent and low speed. When you select reverse gear, the rear wiper will switch on to intermittent if the front wipers are activated.

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Rear Window Washers Note: Do not operate the washers when the washer reservoir is empty. This may cause the washer pump to overheat.

The washer will spray for as long as you push the lever away from you. When you release the lever, the wiper will operate for a short time.

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LIGHTING CONTROL

A. Off B. Parking lamps, instrument panel lamps, license plate lamps and tail lamps C. Headlamps

Push the lever forward to switch the high beams on. Push the lever forward again or pull the lever toward you to switch the high beams off.

High Beams

Headlamp Flasher

Pull the lever toward you slightly and release it to flash the headlamps.

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AUTOLAMPS (IF EQUIPPED) Note: It may be necessary to switch your headlamps on manually in severe weather conditions.

The headlamps will switch on and off automatically in low light situations or during inclement weather. The headlamps will remain on for a period of time after you switch the ignition off. You can adjust the time delay using the information display controls.

Note: If you switch autolamps on in conjunction with autowipers, low beam headlamps will illuminate automatically when the rain sensor activates the windshield wipers continuously.

INSTRUMENT LIGHTING DIMMER Note: The illumination settings default to the maximum setting after the battery is disconnected then reconnected, or discharged then recharged. Vehicles With Front Fog Lamps

Press repeatedly or press and hold until the desired level is reached.

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Vehicles Without Front Fog Lamps

A. Press repeatedly or press and hold to dim. B. Press repeatedly or press and hold to brighten.

HEADLAMP EXIT DELAY After you switch the ignition off, you can switch the headlamps on by pulling the direction indicator lever toward you. You will hear a short tone. The headlamps will switch off automatically after three minutes with any door open or 30 seconds after the last door has been closed. You can cancel this feature by pulling the direction indicator toward you again or switching the ignition on.

DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (IF EQUIPPED)

WARNING: Always remember to switch your headlamps on in low light situations or during inclement weather. The system does

not activate the tail lamps and may not provide adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.

The system switches the headlamps on in daylight conditions. To switch the system on, switch the ignition on, and switch the lighting control to the off, autolamp, or parking lamp positions.

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Press the control to switch the fog lamps on or off. You can switch the fog lamps on when the lighting control is in any position except off and the high beams are not on.

DIRECTION INDICATORS

Push the lever up or down to use the direction indicators.

Note: Tap the lever up or down to make the direction indicators flash three times to indicate a lane change.

INTERIOR LAMPS The lamps will switch on when one of the following conditions have been met: • You open any door. • You press a remote control button. • You press switch D on the front interior lamp. Note: Press switch C on the front interior lamp to switch the courtesy and door illumination function off when you open any door. The indicator lamp will illuminate yellow when the door function is off. When the door function is off and you open a door, the courtesy and door lamps will stay off.

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Press switch C again to switch them back on. The indicator lamp will illuminate blue when the door function is on. When the door function is on and you open a door, the courtesy and door lamps will switch on.

Front Interior lamp (if equipped) Note: Some interior lamps are equipped with a single switch for the left and right map lamps.

A. Left map lamp switch, if equipped B. Right map lamp switch, if equipped C. Door function switch D. All lamps on and off switch

Front/Rear Interior lamp (if equipped)

Press switch A to switch individual map lamps on and off (if equipped).

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AMBIENT LIGHTING (IF EQUIPPED) The ambient lighting system illuminates the interior with a choice of several colors. The ambient lighting control is located in the overhead console.

A. Color palette B. Control knob C. Search mode

• Rotate B to switch on and adjust to the desired brightness. • Press A to cycle through the color choices. • Press C to switch on all interior lamps and all ambient lighting. Press

C again to switch off the interior lamps and return the ambient lighting to the previously selected color.

The ambient lighting will switch on when the following conditions have been met: • you switch the ignition on • you switch the headlamps on • the outside ambient light level is low. The ambient lighting will remain on until you switch the ignition off and one of the following conditions have been met: • you lock your vehicle • the accessory delay timer expires.

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Windows and Mirrors

POWER WINDOWS

WARNING: Do not leave children unattended in your vehicle and do not let them 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 the proximity of the window openings.

Note: You may hear a rumbling noise when one or both of the rear windows are open. Lower a front window slightly to reduce this noise.

Press the switch to open the window. Lift the switch to close the window.

One-Touch Down (If Equipped) Press the switch fully and release it. Press again or lift it to stop the window.

One-Touch Up (If Equipped) Lift the switch fully and release it. Press or lift it again to stop the window.

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Press the control to lock or unlock the rear window controls. It illuminates when you lock the rear window controls.

Bounce-Back (If Equipped) The window will stop automatically while closing. It will reverse some distance if there is an obstacle in the way. Overriding the Bounce-Back Feature

WARNING: When you override the bounce-back feature the window will not reverse if it detects an obstacle. Take care when

closing the windows to avoid personal injury.

Proceed as follows to override this protection function when there is a resistance, for example in the winter: 1. Close the window twice until it reaches the resistance and let it reverse. 2. Close the window a third time to the resistance. The bounce-back function is disabled and you can close the window manually. The window will override the resistance and you can close it fully. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible if the window does not close after the third attempt. Resetting the Bounce-Back Feature

WARNING: The bounce-back function remains deactivated until you have reset the memory.

You must reset the bounce-back memory separately for each window after the battery has been disconnected. 1. Lift and hold the switch until the window is fully closed. 2. Release the switch. 3. Lift the switch again for one more second.

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4. Press and hold the switch until the window is fully open. 5. Release the switch 6. Lift and hold the switch until the window is fully closed. 7. Open the window and then try to close it automatically. 8. Reset and repeat the procedure if the window does not close automatically.

Accessory Delay (If Equipped) You can use the window switches for several minutes after the you switch the ignition off, or until you open either front door.

EXTERIOR MIRRORS Power Exterior Mirrors

WARNING: Do not adjust the mirror while your vehicle is in motion.

A. Left-hand mirror B. Off C. Right-hand mirror

Press the arrows to adjust the mirror.

Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors Push the mirror toward the door window glass. Make sure that you fully engage the mirror in its support when returning it to its original position.

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Signal Indicator Mirrors (If Equipped) The outer portion of the appropriate mirror housing blinks when you activate the turn signal.

Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors

WARNING: Objects in the blind spot mirror are closer than they appear.

Blind spot mirrors have an integrated convex mirror built into the upper outboard corner of the exterior mirrors. They are designed to assist you by increasing visibility along the side of your vehicle. Check the main mirror first before a lane change, then check the blind spot mirror. If no vehicles are present in the blind spot mirror and the traffic in the adjacent lane is at a safe distance, signal that you are going to change lanes. Glance over your shoulder to verify traffic is clear, and carefully change lanes.

The image of the approaching vehicle is small and near the inboard edge of the main mirror when it is at a distance. The image becomes larger and begins to move outboard across the main mirror as the vehicle approaches (A). The image will transition from the main mirror and begin to appear in the blind spot mirror as the vehicle approaches (B). The vehicle will transition to your peripheral field of view as it leaves the blind spot mirror (C).

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INTERIOR MIRROR

WARNING: Do not adjust the mirror when your vehicle is moving.

Note: Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or other petroleum or ammonia based cleaning products. You can adjust the interior mirror to your preference. Some mirrors also have a second pivot point. This lets you move the mirror head up or down and from side to side. Pull the tab below the mirror toward you to reduce glare at night.

SUN VISORS

Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror (If Equipped)

Lift the cover to switch on the lamp.

MOONROOF (IF EQUIPPED)

WARNING: Do not let children play with the moonroof or leave them unattended in the vehicle. They may seriously hurt

themselves.

WARNING: When closing the moonroof, you should verify that it is free of obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are

not in the proximity of the moon roof opening.

You can manually open or close the sunscreen when the glass panel is closed.

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The moonroof has a one-touch open and close feature. To stop motion during one-touch operation, press the control a second time.

The moonroof control is located on the overhead console.

Opening and Closing the Moonroof Press and release the rear of the control to open the moonroof. If the sliding shade is closed, it will open along with the moonroof. The moonroof will stop short of the fully opened position. Note: This position helps to reduce rumbling wind noise which may happen with the moonroof fully open. Press and release the control again to fully open the moonroof. Press and release the front of the control to close the moonroof.

Bounce-Back The moonroof stops automatically while closing. It reverses some distance if there is an obstacle in the way. Press and hold the front of the control within two seconds of a bounce-back event to override the function. While bounce-back is active, the closing force increases for each of the next three time the moonroof is closed.

Venting the Moonroof Press and release the front of the control to vent the moonroof. Press and hold the rear of the control to close the moonroof.

Relearning Function If the moonroof does not close properly, follow this procedure: 1. Tilt the moonroof into the vent position as far as possible. Release the switch. 2. Press and hold the same switch again for 30 seconds until you see the moonroof move. 3. Release the switch and immediately press and hold it again. The moonroof will close, open fully and then close again. Do not release the switch before the moonroof has reached the closed position for the second time.

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Safety Mode The system enters a safety mode when it detects a malfunction. The moonroof will move about 0.5 seconds at a time and then stop again. Press the switch repeatedly until the moonroof is closed. Have the system checked by your authorized dealer immediately.

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A. Information display. See Information Displays for more information. B. Speedometer C. Engine coolant temperature gauge D. Fuel gauge E. Tachometer

Engine coolant temperature gauge Shows the temperature of the engine coolant. At normal operating temperature, the needle will remain in the center section. If the needle enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Stop the engine, switch the ignition off and determine the cause once the engine has cooled down. Note: Do not restart the engine until the cause of overheating has been resolved.

WARNING: Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot.

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Fuel gauge Switch the ignition on. The fuel gauge will indicate approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank. The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is moving or on a gradient. The arrow adjacent to the fuel pump symbol indicates on which side of your vehicle the fuel filler door is located.

WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS The following warning lamps and indicators will alert you to a vehicle condition that may become serious. Some lamps will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure they work. If any lamps remain on after starting your vehicle, refer to the respective system warning lamp for further information. Note: Some warning indicators appear in the information display and function the same as a warning lamp but do not display when you start your vehicle.

Airbag – Front

If it fails to illuminate on startup, continues to flash or remains on, it indicates a malfunction. Have the system checked by your authorized dealer. A chime will sound when there is a

malfunction in the indicator light.

Anti-Lock Braking System

If it illuminates when you are driving, this indicates a malfunction. You will continue to have the normal braking system (without ABS) unless the brake warning lamp is also

illuminated. Have the system checked by your authorized dealer.

Battery

If it illuminates while driving, it indicates a malfunction. Switch off all unnecessary electrical equipment and have the system checked by your authorized dealer.

Blind Spot Monitor (if equipped)

It will illuminate when this feature is deactivated or in conjunction with a message.

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Brake System

It will illuminate when the parking brake is engaged and the ignition is on. If it illuminates when you are driving, check that the parking

brake is not engaged. If the parking brake is not engaged, this indicates low brake fluid level or a brake system malfunction. Have the system checked immediately by your authorized dealer.

WARNING: Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking

performance may occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle. Have the vehicle checked by your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Driving extended distances with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and the risk of personal injury.

Cruise Control (if equipped)

It will illuminate when you switch this feature on.

Direction Indicator

Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard warning flasher is turned on. If the indicators flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.

Engine Oil

If it illuminates with the engine running or when you are driving, this indicates a malfunction. Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and switch the engine off. Check the

engine oil level. Note: Do not resume your journey if it illuminates despite the level being correct. Have the system checked by your authorized dealer.

Fasten Safety Belt

It will illuminate and a chime will sound to remind you to fasten your safety belt.

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Fog Lamps – Front (if equipped)