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    Keyless Entry.....................................................61
    SECURICODE™ Keyless Entry Keypad.........61
    Keyless Starting
    ............................................128
    Ignition Modes..................................................... 129
    Keys and Remote Controls.........................44 Principle of Operation........................................ 44
    L
    Lane Keeping System..................................181 Switching the System On and Off................181
    Lighting Control
    ...............................................72
    Headlamp Flasher................................................ 73
    High Beams............................................................. 72
    Lighting...............................................................72 General Information............................................ 72
    Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers..............197
    Load Carrying
    .................................................196
    Load Limit.......................................................198
    Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
    Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
    Vehicles............................................................ 202
    Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................. 198
    Locking and Unlocking
    .................................53
    Activating Intelligent Access............................ 54
    Autolock.................................................................. 56
    Autounlock............................................................. 56
    Battery Saver.......................................................... 57
    Disabled Passive Keys........................................ 56
    Illuminated Entry.................................................. 56
    Illuminated Exit...................................................... 57
    Locking and Unlocking the Doors with the Key Blade............................................................ 53
    Opening a Rear Door From the Inside..........54
    Power Door Locks................................................ 53
    Remote Control..................................................... 53
    Smart Unlocks for Integrated Keyhead Transmitter........................................................ 55
    Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys...................................................................... 55
    Locks...................................................................53
    Luggage Covers.............................................196
    Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 288M
    Maintenance.................................................236
    General Information......................................... 236
    Manual Climate Control
    ............................104
    Manual Liftgate...............................................57
    Closing the Liftgate............................................. 58
    Opening the Liftgate............................................ 57
    Manual Seats
    ..................................................114
    Adjusting the Height of the Driver
    Seat...................................................................... 115
    Moving the Seat Backward and Forward.............................................................. 114
    Recline Adjustment............................................ 115
    Media Hub......................................................326
    Memory Function...........................................117 Saving a PreSet Position................................... 117
    Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 89
    Mirrors See: Heated Windows and Mirrors...............110
    See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 78
    Mobile Communications Equipment.......13
    Moonroof............................................................81 Bounce-Back......................................................... 82
    Opening and Closing the Moonroof..............82
    Opening and Closing the Sunscreen............82
    Venting the Moonroof........................................ 82
    Motorcraft Parts - 1.5L EcoBoost™.................................................296
    Motorcraft Parts - 2.0L EcoBoost™.................................................297
    Motorcraft Parts - 2.5L..............................298
    MyKey Troubleshooting
    ...............................52
    MyKey ™.............................................................49
    Principle of Operation........................................ 49
    N
    Navigation......................................................398 cityseeker............................................................. 405
    Destination Mode.............................................. 399
    Map Mode............................................................ 398
    Navigation Map Updates............................... 405
    Navigation Menu............................................... 402
    SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.................. 405
    Waypoints............................................................ 404
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    							Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........440
    Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™........................ 440
    Normal Maintenance Intervals...................... 441
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    Oil Change Indicator Reset......................242
    Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check....................................... 241
    Opening and Closing the Hood..............236
    Closing the Hood................................................ 237
    Opening the Hood............................................. 236
    Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................222
    Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual..........223
    Overhead Console
    ........................................127
    P
    Parking Aids
    .....................................................161
    Principle of Operation........................................ 161
    Passive Anti-Theft System
    .........................63
    SecuriLock®........................................................... 63
    PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 63
    Perchlorate.........................................................11
    Personal Safety System ™
    ..........................34
    How Does the Personal Safety System
    Work?.................................................................. 34
    Phone...............................................................393 During a Phone Call.......................................... 396
    Making Calls........................................................ 395
    Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time................................................................... 393
    Phone Menu........................................................ 394
    Receiving Calls................................................... 396
    Smartphone Connectivity.............................. 397
    Text Messaging................................................... 397
    Post-Crash Alert System...........................216
    Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 53
    Power Liftgate
    .................................................58
    Hands-Free Feature........................................... 60
    Obstacle Detection............................................. 60
    Opening and Closing the Liftgate.................. 58
    Setting the Liftgate Open Height.................. 60
    Stopping the Liftgate Movement.................. 60Power Seats
    .....................................................115
    Power Lumbar....................................................... 117
    Power Steering Fluid Check.....................247
    Power Windows
    ..............................................78
    Accessory Delay.................................................... 79
    Bounce-Back......................................................... 78
    One-Touch Down................................................. 78
    One-Touch Up....................................................... 78
    Window Lock......................................................... 78
    Protecting the Environment........................14
    R
    Rear Parking Aid
    .............................................161
    Obstacle Distance Indicator........................... 162
    Rear Seat Armrest.........................................119
    Rear Seats........................................................118 Folding the Seatback......................................... 118
    Recline Adjustment............................................ 118
    Unfolding the Seatback.................................... 118
    Rear Under Floor Storage.........................196 Adjustable Load Floor...................................... 196
    Cargo Management System.......................... 196
    Rear View Camera.........................................171 Using the Rear View Camera System...........171
    Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera..................................... 171
    Rear Window Wiper and Washers............71 Rear Window Washer.......................................... 71
    Rear Window Wiper.............................................. 71
    Recommended Towing Weights...........204
    Refueling..........................................................137 System Warnings................................................ 139
    Remote Control..............................................45 Car Finder................................................................ 47
    Integrated Keyhead Transmitter.................... 45
    Intelligent Access Key......................................... 45
    Memory Feature................................................... 48
    Remote Start.......................................................... 47
    Replacing the Battery......................................... 46
    Sounding the Panic Alarm................................ 47
    Remote Start..................................................110 Automatic Settings.............................................. 111
    Removing a Headlamp
    ..............................253
    Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............265
    Replacement Parts Recommendation.........................................11
    Collision Repairs..................................................... 11
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    							Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical
    Repairs................................................................... 11
    Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 12
    Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................48
    Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................223
    Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
    ..............................................................223
    Roadside Assistance...................................212
    Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
    Assistance......................................................... 212
    Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside Assistance Program Coverage.................. 213
    Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance........................................................ 213
    Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.................................... 212
    Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.................................... 212
    Roadside Emergencies...............................212
    Roof Racks and Load Carriers..................197 Adjusting the Crossbar..................................... 197
    Running-In See: Breaking-In................................................ 209
    Running Out of Fuel
    ....................................136
    Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
    Container........................................................... 137
    Filling a Portable Fuel Container................... 137
    S
    Safety Canopy ™
    ............................................40
    Safety Precautions.......................................135
    Satellite Radio..............................................324
    Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
    (ESN)................................................................. 325
    Satellite Radio Reception Factors...............324
    SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service.................. 324
    Troubleshooting................................................. 325
    Scheduled Maintenance Record
    ...........445
    Scheduled Maintenance...........................437
    Seatbelt Extension........................................33
    Seatbelt Height Adjustment.....................30
    Seatbelt Reminder
    ..........................................31
    Belt-Minder™......................................................... 31
    Seatbelts............................................................27 Principle of Operation......................................... 27Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator
    Chime................................................................31
    Conditions of operation...................................... 31
    Seats...................................................................112
    Security..............................................................63
    Settings..........................................................408 911 Assist................................................................ 413
    Ambient Lighting................................................ 418
    Bluetooth.............................................................. 410
    Clock....................................................................... 410
    Display.................................................................... 419
    General.................................................................... 417
    Media Player....................................................... 409
    Mobile Apps.......................................................... 416
    Navigation............................................................. 414
    Phone..................................................................... 410
    Radio....................................................................... 413
    Sound.................................................................... 408
    Valet Mode........................................................... 420
    Vehicle.................................................................... 418
    Voice Control....................................................... 420
    Wi-Fi........................................................................\
     418
    Side Airbags.....................................................39
    Side Sensing System..................................163 Obstacle Distance Indicator........................... 164
    Sitting in the Correct Position...................112
    Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains................................. 284
    Special Notices................................................12 New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 12
    Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility Type Vehicles........................................ 12
    On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector............................................................ 12
    Special Instructions.............................................. 12
    Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance............13
    Using Your Vehicle With a Snowplow............13
    Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance..............................................443
    Exceptions........................................................... 444
    Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................. 174
    Stability Control............................................159 Principle of Operation....................................... 159
    Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch........................................... 128
    Starting a Gasoline Engine........................129 Automatic Engine Shutdown........................ 130
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    							Failure to Start.....................................................
    130
    Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes.................131
    Important Ventilating Information................131
    Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving................................................................. 131
    Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary.......................................................... 131
    Vehicles with an Ignition Key.......................... 129
    Vehicles with Keyless Start............................. 129
    Starting and Stopping the Engine..........128 General Information.......................................... 128
    Steering............................................................192 Electric Power Steering.................................... 192
    Steering Wheel...............................................66
    Storage Compartments..............................127
    Sunroof See: Moonroof........................................................ 81
    Sun Visors..........................................................81 Illuminated Vanity Mirror.................................... 81
    Supplementary Restraints System.........35 Principle of Operation......................................... 35
    Symbols Glossary
    .............................................7
    SYNC™ 3........................................................365
    General Information......................................... 365
    SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting.....................420
    SYNC™ Applications and Services
    ........................................................343
    911 Assist............................................................... 343
    SYNC Mobile Apps............................................ 345
    SYNC™
    ............................................................327
    General Information.......................................... 327
    SYNC™ Troubleshooting
    ..........................357
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    Tailgate See: Manual Liftgate........................................... 57
    See: Power Liftgate............................................. 58
    Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............294
    The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).......................220
    Tire Care
    ............................................................271
    Glossary of Tire Terminology......................... 272
    Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................... 271
    Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................ 273Temperature A B C.............................................
    272
    Traction AA A B C................................................ 271
    Treadwear.............................................................. 271
    Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........285 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
    Monitoring System....................................... 286
    Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...................................... 286
    Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 268
    Towing a Trailer
    ............................................203
    Load Placement................................................ 203
    Towing Points.................................................216 Installing the Recovery Hook.......................... 217
    Recovery Hook Location................................... 217
    Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.............217
    Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.........................................................208
    Emergency Towing........................................... 208
    Recreational Towing........................................ 208
    Towing.............................................................203
    Traction Control............................................158 Principle of Operation....................................... 158
    Trailer Sway Control
    ...................................204
    Transmission Code Designation...........300
    Transmission..................................................144
    Transmission See: Transmission.............................................. 144
    Transporting the Vehicle............................216
    Trip Computer.................................................92 All Value................................................................... 93
    Average Fuel........................................................... 92
    Digital Speedo....................................................... 92
    Distance to E.......................................................... 92
    Instantaneous Fuel.............................................. 92
    Resetting the Trip Computer........................... 92
    Trip Odometer....................................................... 92
    Trip Timer................................................................ 92
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    Under Hood Overview - 1.5L EcoBoost™.................................................238
    Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™.................................................239
    Under Hood Overview - 2.5L...................240
    Unique Driving Characteristics................133
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    							Universal Garage Door Opener...............120
    HomeLink Wireless Control System...........120
    USB Port
    .........................................................326
    Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................175 Automatic Braking.............................................. 176
    Automatic Cancel............................................... 178
    Changing the Set Speed................................... 177
    Detection Beam Issues..................................... 176
    Forward Alert Function..................................... 179
    Setting a Speed.................................................... 177
    Setting the Vehicle Gap.................................... 177
    Standby Mode...................................................... 178
    Switching the System Off................................ 178
    Switching the System On................................. 177
    Using the System................................................. 177
    Using Cruise Control....................................174 Switching Cruise Control Off.......................... 174
    Switching Cruise Control On........................... 174
    Using Four-Wheel Drive
    .............................148
    Driving in Special Conditions With
    Four-Wheel Drive.......................................... 148
    Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................52
    Using Snow Chains
    .....................................284
    Using Stability Control...............................160
    Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player............................................................348
    Accessing Your USB Song Library...............352
    Bluetooth Devices and System Settings............................................................ 354
    Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port.......................................................... 348
    Media Menu Features....................................... 352
    Media Voice Commands................................ 349
    USB 2...................................................................... 354
    Voice Commands for Audio Sources.........355
    Using SYNC™ With Your Phone.............331 Accessing Features through the Phone
    Menu.................................................................. 336
    Accessing Your Phone Settings................... 339
    Bluetooth Devices............................................. 340
    Making Calls........................................................ 334
    Pairing a Phone for the First Time................331
    Pairing Subsequent Phones.......................... 332
    Phone Options during an Active Call.........335
    Phone Voice Commands................................ 333
    Receiving Calls.................................................... 335
    System Settings.................................................. 341Text Messaging...................................................
    337
    Using Traction Control................................158 Switching the System Off............................... 158
    System Indicator Lights and Messages.......................................................... 158
    Using a Switch..................................................... 158
    Using the Information Display Controls............................................................. 158
    Using Voice Recognition
    ...........................329
    Audio Voice Commands................................. 378
    Initiating a Voice Session................................ 329
    Mobile App Voice Commands....................... 381
    Navigation Voice Commands....................... 380
    Phone Voice Commands................................ 379
    SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice Commands..................................................... 382
    System Interaction and Feedback..............330
    Voice Settings Commands............................ 382
    Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)..........................221
    V
    Vehicle Care....................................................261 General Information.......................................... 261
    Vehicle Certification Label
    ......................300
    Vehicle Identification Number...............299
    Vehicle Storage
    ............................................266
    Battery.................................................................... 267
    Body....................................................................... 266
    Brakes..................................................................... 267
    Cooling system................................................... 267
    Engine.................................................................... 266
    Fuel system.......................................................... 267
    General.................................................................. 266
    Miscellaneous...................................................... 267
    Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 267
    Tires........................................................................\
    . 267
    Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 104
    VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............299
    Voice Control
    ....................................................67
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    Warning Lamps and Indicators................85 Adaptive Cruise Control.................................... 85
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    							Airbag - Front.........................................................
    85
    Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 85
    Auto Start-Stop.................................................... 85
    Battery...................................................................... 85
    Blind Spot Monitor.............................................. 85
    Brake System......................................................... 85
    Cruise Control....................................................... 86
    Direction Indicator............................................... 86
    Electric Park Brake.............................................. 86
    Engine Oil................................................................ 86
    Fasten Seatbelt.................................................... 86
    Fog Lamps - Front............................................... 86
    High Beam.............................................................. 86
    Information............................................................ 86
    Low Fuel Level...................................................... 86
    Low Tire Pressure Warning.............................. 86
    Parking Lamps....................................................... 87
    Service Engine Soon............................................ 87
    Traction and Stability Control......................... 87
    Traction and Stability Control Off.................. 87
    Washer Fluid Check....................................248
    Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 261
    See: Wipers and Washers................................. 69
    Waxing.............................................................262
    Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 288
    Wheels and Tires.........................................268 General Information......................................... 268
    Technical Specifications................................. 292
    Windows and Mirrors....................................78
    Windshield Washers.....................................70
    Windshield Wipers........................................69 Intermittent Wipe................................................ 69
    Speed Dependent Wipers................................ 69
    Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................250
    Wipers and Washers.....................................69
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