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Introduction 4
Instrument Cluster 12
Warning lights and chimes 12
Gauges 18
Message center 22
Entertainment Systems 40
AM/FM stereo 40
AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3 42
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) 50
USB port 52
Satellite radio information 55
Navigation system 58
SYNC/H23041 58
Climate Controls 59
Manual heating and air conditioning 59
Dual electronic automatic temperature control 62
Navigation system based climate control 67
Rear window defroster 71
Lights 72
Headlamps 72
Turn signal control 75
Bulb replacement 78
Driver Controls 84
Windshield wiper/washer control 84
Steering wheel adjustment 85
Power windows 91
Mirrors 93
Speed control 99
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Locks and Security 126
Keys 126
Locks 132
Anti-theft system 144
Seating and Safety Restraints 147
Seating 147
Safety restraints 166
Airbags 185
Child restraints 199
Tires, Wheels and Loading 223
Tire information 225
Tire inflation 228
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 241
Vehicle loading 249
Trailer towing 256
Trailer brake controller-integrated 263
Recreational towing 269
Driving 271
Starting 271
Brakes 277
AdvanceTrac /H23041 279
Transmission operation 291
Reverse sensing system 297
Rear-view camera system 299
Snowplowing 315
Roadside Emergencies 319
Getting roadside assistance 319
Hazard flasher control 320
Fuel pump shut-off 321
Fuses and relays 321
Changing tires 330
Wheel lug nut torque 337
Jump starting 338
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Customer Assistance 346
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 352
Reporting safety defects (Canada only) 352
Cleaning 353
Maintenance and Specifications 363
Engine compartment 365
Engine oil 368
Battery 370
Engine coolant 372
Fuel information 378
Air filter(s) 396
Part numbers 399
Maintenance product specifications and capacities 400
Engine data 405
Accessories 408
Ford Extended Service Plan 410
Index 413
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CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations on acquiring your new Ford Motor Company product.
Please take the time to get well acquainted with your vehicle by readingthis handbook. The more you know and understand about your vehicle,the greater the safety and pleasure you will derive from driving it.
For more information on Ford Motor Company and its products visit the
following website:
•In the United States: www.ford.com
•In Canada: www.ford.ca
•In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx
•In Australia: www.ford.com.au
Additional owner information is given in separate publications.This vehicle’s Owner’s Guide describes every option and model variant
available and therefore some of the items covered may not apply to yourparticular vehicle. Furthermore, due to printing cycles it may describeoptions before they are generally available.
Remember to pass on this vehicle’s Owner’s Guide when reselling the
vehicle. It is an integral part of the vehicle.
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
Warning symbols in this guide
How can you reduce the risk of personal injury to yourself or others? In
this guide, answers to such questions are contained in commentshighlighted by the warning triangle symbol. These comments should beread and observed.
Warning symbols on your vehicle
When you see this symbol, it isimperative that you consult therelevant section of this guide beforetouching or attempting adjustmentof any kind.Introduction
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Protecting the environment
We must all play our part in
protecting the environment. Correctvehicle usage and the authorizeddisposal of waste, cleaning andlubrication materials are significant
steps towards this aim. Information in this respect is highlighted in thisguide with the tree symbol.
CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and
certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles andcertain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals knownto the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or otherreproductive harm.
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL
Certain components of this vehicle such as airbag modules, seat belt
pretensioners, and button cell batteries may contain Perchlorate Material– Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal.See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE
Your vehicle does not need an extensive break-in. Try not to drive
continuously at the same speed for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) ofnew vehicle operation. Vary your speed frequently in order to give themoving parts a chance to break in.
Drive your new vehicle at least 1,000 miles (1,600 km) before towing a
trailer. For more detailed information about towing a trailer, refer toTrailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter.
Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in oils sincethese additives may prevent piston ring seating. See Engine oil in the
Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information on oil
usage.
SPECIAL NOTICESNew Vehicle Limited Warranty
For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered by
your vehicle’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty, refer to the Warranty
Guide/Customer Information Guide that is provided to you along with
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Special instructions
For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic
controls.
WARNING: Please read the section Airbag Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) in the Seating and Safety Restraints
chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions couldresult in personal injury.
WARNING: Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats
should NEVER be placed in front of an active passenger airbag.
Using your vehicle with a snowplow
For more information and guidelines for using your vehicle with a
snowplow, refer to the Driving chapter.
Using your vehicle as an ambulance
Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance.Your vehicle is not equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation
Package.
Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles
WARNING: Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover
rate than other types of vehicles.
Before you drive your vehicle, please read this Owner’s Guide carefully.
Your vehicle is not a passenger car. As with other vehicles of this type,failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of vehiclecontrol, vehicle rollover, personal injury or death.
NOTICE TO OWNERS ABOUT HIGH PERFORMANCE TIRES
Note: Your vehicle is equipped with high performance tires. When first
driving the vehicle after it has been parked for a period of time, you may
experience a temporary ride disturbance. This is a characteristic of thetires and should be no reason for concern. The condition should correctitself within 5-15 miles (8-25 km) of driving. If the disturbance persists,have the tires serviced by an authorized dealer.Introduction
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DATA RECORDING
Service Data Recording
Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting and
storing diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentiallyincludes information about the performance or status of various systemsand modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brakesystems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, FordMotor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities mayaccess or share among them vehicle diagnostic information receivedthrough a direct connection to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicingyour vehicle. For U.S. only (if equipped), if you choose to use the SYNC /H23041
Vehicle Health Report, you consent that certain diagnostic informationmay also be accessed electronically by Ford Motor Company and Fordauthorized service facilities, and that the diagnostic information may beused for any purpose. See your SYNC/H23041 supplement for more information.
Event Data Recording
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The
main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or nearcrash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting aroad obstacle; this data will assist in understanding how avehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record datarelated to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short periodof time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle isdesigned to record such data as:
•How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
•Whether or not the driver and passenger seatbelts were
buckled/fastened;
•How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator
and/or the brake pedal; and
•How fast the vehicle was travelling; and
•Where the driver was positioning the steering wheel.
This data can help provide a better understanding of the
circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur.
Note: EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial
crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by the EDR undernormal driving conditions and no personal data or information(e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) is recorded (seeIntroduction
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limitations regarding 911 Assist and Traffic, directions and
Information privacy below). However, parties, such as lawenforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type ofpersonally identifying data routinely acquired during a crashinvestigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required,
and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to thevehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement,that have such special equipment, can read the information ifthey have access to the vehicle or the EDR. Ford Motor Companyand Ford of Canada do not access event data recorderinformation without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to courtorder or where required by law enforcement, other governmentauthorities or other third parties acting with lawful authority.Other parties may seek to access the information independentlyof Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada.
Note: Including to the extent that any law pertaining to Event
Data Recorders applies to SYNC /H23041or its features, please note the
following: Once 911 Assist (if equipped) is enabled (set ON), 911Assist may, through any paired and connected cell phone, discloseto emergency services that the vehicle has been in a crashinvolving the deployment of an airbag or, in certain vehicles, theactivation of the fuel pump shut-off. Certain versions or updatesto 911 Assist may also be capable of being used to electronically
or verbally provide to 911 operators the vehicle location (such aslatitude and longitude), and/or other details about the vehicle orcrash or personal information about the occupants to assist 911operators to provide the most appropriate emergency services. Ifyou do not want to disclose this information, do not activate the911 Assist feature. See your SYNC /H23041supplement for more
information.
Additionally, when you connect to Traffic, Directions and
Information (if equipped, U.S. only) the service uses GPStechnology and advanced vehicle sensors to collect the vehicle’scurrent location, travel direction, and speed (“vehicle travelinformation”) only to help provide you with the directions, trafficreports, or business searches your request. If you do not wantFord or its vendors to receive this information, do not activatethe service. Ford Motor Company and the vendors it uses toprovide you with this information do not store your vehicle travelinformation. For more information, see Traffic, Directions andInformation, Terms and Conditions. See your SYNC /H23041supplement
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CELL PHONE USE
The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasingly
important in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However,drivers must not compromise their own or others’ safety when usingsuch equipment. Mobile Communications can enhance personal safetyand security when appropriately used, particularly in emergencysituations. Safety must be paramount when using mobile communicationsequipment to avoid negating these benefits.
Mobile Communication Equipment includes, but is not limited to, cellular
phones, pagers, portable email devices, text messaging devices andportable two-way radios.
WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that you
use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may takeyour focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safeoperation of your vehicle.We recommend against the use of any handheld device while drivingand that you comply with all applicable laws.
EXPORT UNIQUE (NON–UNITED STATES/CANADA) VEHICLESPECIFIC INFORMATION
For your particular global region, your vehicle may be equipped with
features and options that are different from the features and options thatare described in this Owner’s Guide. A market unique supplement maybe supplied that complements this book. By referring to the marketunique supplement, if provided, you can properly identify those features,recommendations and specifications that are unique to your vehicle. ThisOwner’s Guide is written primarily for the U.S. and Canadian Markets.Features or equipment listed as standard may be different on units builtfor Export. Refer to this Owner’s Guide for all other required
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These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Safety Alert See Owner’s Guide
Fasten Safety Belt Airbag - Front
Airbag - SideChild Seat Lower
Anchor
Child Seat TetherAnchorBrake System
Anti-Lock Brake System Parking Brake System
Brake Fluid -Non-Petroleum BasedParking Aid System
Stability Control System Speed Control
Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher
Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment
Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash/Wipe
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Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Power Windows
Front/RearPower Window Lockout
Child Safety DoorLock/Unlock Interior LuggageCompartment Release
Panic Alarm Engine Oil
Engine CoolantEngine CoolantTemperature
Do Not Open When Hot Battery
Avoid Smoking, Flames,or SparksBattery Acid
Explosive Gas Fan Warning
Power Steering FluidMaintain Correct FluidLevelMAX
MIN
Service Engine Soon Engine Air Filter
Passenger CompartmentAir FilterJack
Check Fuel CapLow Tire PressureWarningIntroduction
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WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
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Harley-Davidson™ instrument cluster
Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may
become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light may
illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions.Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure thebulb works. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, refer to therespective system warning light for additional information.
Note: Some warning lights are
reconfigurable telltale (RTT)
indicator lights and will illuminate inthe message center. These lightsfunction the same as the otherwarning lights.
Service engine soon: The service
engine soon indicator light
illuminates when the ignition is firstturned to the on position to checkthe bulb and to indicate whether the vehicle is ready forInspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing. Normally, the service engine soonlight will stay on until the engine is cranked, then turn itself off if nomalfunctions are present. However, if after 15 seconds the service enginesoon light blinks eight times, it means that the vehicle is not ready forInstrument Cluster
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I/M testing. See the Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)
testing in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.
Solid illumination after the engine is started indicates the on-board
diagnostics system (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Refer toOn-board diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Maintenance and Specifications
chapter. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which coulddamage your catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoidheavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle servicedimmediately by your authorized dealer.
WARNING: Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust
temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel
system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly
causing a fire.
Electronic throttle control(RTT) (if equipped): Displays
when the engine has defaulted to a“limp-home” operation. Report thefault to a dealer at the earliest opportunity.
The message center will also display ENGINE FAILSAFE MODE. Refer to
Message center in this chapter.
Check 4X4 (RTT) (if equipped):Displays with the message CHECK4X4 when a four-wheel drive fault ispresent.
Refer to Message center in this chapter.
Brake system warning light: To
confirm the brake system warning
light is functional, it willmomentarily illuminate when theignition is turned to the on positionwhen the engine is not running, or in a position between on and start, orby applying the parking brake when the ignition is turned to the onposition.
If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this time, seek
service immediately from your authorized dealer. Illumination afterreleasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brakesystem should be inspected immediately by your authorized dealer.P!
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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. Driving extendeddistances with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure andthe risk of personal injury.
Anti-lock brake system: If the
ABS light stays illuminated orcontinues to flash, a malfunction hasbeen detected, have the systemserviced immediately by your
authorized dealer. Normal braking is still functional unless the brakewarning light also is illuminated.
Airbag readiness: If this light fails
to illuminate when the ignition is
turned to on, continues to flash orremains on, have the system
serviced immediately by yourauthorized dealer. A chime will sound if there is a malfunction in theindicator light.
Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten
your safety belt. A Belt-Minder /H23041
chime will also sound to remind you
to fasten your safety belt. Refer totheSeating and Safety Restraints
chapter to activate/deactivate the Belt-Minder /H23041chime feature.
Charging system (RTT):Illuminates when the battery is notcharging properly. If it stays onwhile the engine is running, theremay be a malfunction with the charging system. Contact your authorizeddealer as soon as possible. This indicates a problem with the electricalsystem or a related component.
Engine oil pressure (RTT):
Displays when the oil pressure fallsbelow the normal range. Refer toEngine oil in the Maintenance
and Specifications chapter.ABSInstrument Cluster
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Door ajar (RTT): Displays when
the ignition is in the on position and
any door is open.
Engine coolant temperature
(RTT): Illuminates when the engine
coolant temperature is high. Stopthe vehicle as soon as possible, switch off the engine and let cool. RefertoEngine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.
WARNING: Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the
engine is running or hot.
Low tire pressure warning:Illuminates when your tire pressureis low. If the light remains on atstart up or while driving, the tirepressure should be checked. RefertoInflating your tires in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. When
the ignition is first turned to on, the light will illuminate for threeseconds to ensure the bulb is working. If the light does not turn on, havethe system inspected by your authorized dealer. For more information onthis system, refer to Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) in the
Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter.
Overdrive off (if equipped):Illuminates when the overdrivefunction of the transmission hasbeen turned off; refer to theDriving chapter. If the light does not illuminate, have the transmission
serviced soon, or damage may occur.
Transmission Tow/Haul Feature
(six speed transmission only):Displays when the Tow/Haul featurehas been activated. Refer to theDriving chapter for transmission function and operation. If the light
flashes steadily, have the system serviced immediately, damage to thetransmission could occur.
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AdvanceTrac/H23041/traction control
(RTT) (if equipped): Displays
when the AdvanceTrac /H23041/traction
control is active. If the light remains
on, have the system servicedimmediately, refer to the Driving chapter for more information.
4X2 (RTT) (if equipped):Displays momentarily whentwo-wheel drive high is selected. Ifthe light fails to display when theignition is turned on, or remains on,have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer.
Four-wheel drive low (RTT) (if
equipped): Displays when
four-wheel drive low is engaged. Ifthe light fails to display when theignition is turned on, or remains on, have the system servicedimmediately by your authorized dealer.
Four-wheel drive high (RTT) (if
equipped): Displays when
four-wheel drive high is engaged. Ifthe light fails to display when theignition is turned on, or remains on, have the system servicedimmediately by your authorized dealer.
All-wheel drive (RTT) (if
equipped): Displays when using the
AWD system.
Electronic locking differential
(RTT) (if equipped): Displays
when using the electronic lockingdifferential.
Speed control: Illuminates when
the speed control is activated. Turns
off when the speed control systemis deactivated.4x2
4x4
LOW
4x4
HIGH
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Anti-theft system: Flashes when
the SecuriLock /H23041Passive Anti-theft
System has been activated.
Turn signal: Illuminates when the
left or right turn signal or the
hazard lights are turned on. If theindicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.
High beams: Illuminates when the
high beam headlamps are turned on.
Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the
ignition in the off or accessory position and the driver’s door is opened.
Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking
lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the
driver’s door is opened.
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Speedometer: Indicates the
current vehicle speed.
Engine coolant temperature
gauge: Indicates engine coolant
temperature. At normal operatingtemperature, the needle will be inthe normal range (between “H” and“C”). If it enters the red section, theengine is overheating. Stop thevehicle as soon as safely possible,switch off the engine and let the engine cool.
WARNING: Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the
engine is running or hot.
Odometer: Registers the total miles
(kilometers) of the vehicle.
Refer to Message center in the this
chapter on how to switch the
display from Metric to English.
Trip odometer: Registers the miles (kilometers) of individual journeys.
•With standard message center
Press the SELECT/RESET stem
once to switch from the odometer tothe trip odometer. Press the stemagain to select Trip A and Trip Bfeatures. To reset the trip, press andhold the stem until it resets.
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Tachometer: Indicates the engine
speed in revolutions per minute.
Driving with your tachometerpointer continuously at the top ofthe scale may damage the engine.
Engine oil pressure gauge:
Indicates engine oil pressure. Theneedle should stay in the normaloperating range (between “L” and“H”). If the needle falls below thenormal range, stop the vehicle, turnoff the engine and check the engineoil level. Add oil if needed. If the oillevel is correct, have your vehicle checked by your authorized dealer.
Fuel gauge: Indicates
approximately how much fuel is left
in the fuel tank (when the ignitionis in the on position). The fuelgauge may vary slightly when thevehicle is in motion or on a grade.
The arrow next to the fuel pump
icon indicates which side of thevehicle the fuel filler inlet is located.
For more information, refer to Filling the tank in the Maintenance and
Specifications chapter.
Transmission fluid temperature gauge: If the gauge is in the:
Normal area (normal) - the
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Yellow area (warning) — the
transmission fluid is higher than
normal operating temperature. Thiscan be caused by special operationconditions (i.e. snowplowing, towingor off-road use). Refer to Special
Operating Conditions in the
scheduled maintenanceinformation for instructions. Operating the transmission for extended
periods of time with the gauge in the yellow area may cause internaltransmission damage.
Altering the severity of the driving conditions is recommended to lower
the transmission temperature into the normal range.
Red area (over temperature) —
the transmission fluid is overheating.
Stop the vehicle to allow thetemperature to return to normalrange.
If the gauge is operating in the Yellow or Red area, stop the vehicle and
verify the airflow is not restricted such as snow or debris blocking airflowthrough the grill. If the gauge continues to show high temperatures, seeyour authorized dealer.
STANDARD MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle’s message center is capable of monitoring many vehicle
systems and will alert you to potential vehicle problems and variousconditions with an informational message followed by a long indicatorchime.
The message center display is located in the instrument cluster.
Selectable features (information menu)
Press and release the SELECT/RESET stem, located in the speedometer,
to cycle through the following features:
TRIP A/BRegisters the distance of individual journeys. Press and release INFO
button until the A or B trip appears in the display (this represents thetrip mode). Press and hold the SELECT/RESET stem to reset.
Refer to UNITS later in this section to switch the display from Metric to
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MYKEY MILES (km) (if equipped and if programmed)
For more information, refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security
chapter.MILES (km) TO EThis displays an estimate of approximately how far you can drive with
the fuel remaining in your tank under normal driving conditions.Remember to turn the ignition off when refueling to allow this feature tocorrectly detect the added fuel.
LOW FUEL LEVEL will display when you have approximately 50 miles
(80 km), to empty. Press RESET to clear this warning message. It willreturn at approximately 25 miles (40 km), 10 miles (16 km) and 0 miles(0 km) miles to empty.
Distance to empty is calculated using a running average fuel economy,
which is based on your recent driving history of 500 miles (800 km).This value is not the same as the average fuel economy display. Therunning average fuel economy is re-initialized to a factory default value ifthe battery is disconnected.
AVG MPG (L/100km)Average fuel economy displays your average fuel economy in miles/gallon
or liters/100 km.
If you calculate your average fuel economy by dividing distance traveled
by gallons of fuel used (liters of fuel used by 100 kilometers traveled),your figure may be different than displayed for the following reasons:
•Your vehicle was not perfectly level during fill-up
•Differences in the automatic shut-off points on the fuel pumps at
service stations
•Variations in top-off procedure from one fill-up to another
•Rounding of the displayed values to the nearest 0.1 gallon (liter)
To determine your average highway fuel economy, do the following:1. Drive the vehicle at least 5 miles (8 km) with the speed control
system engaged to display a stabilized average.
2. Record the highway fuel economy for future reference.It is important to press the SELECT/RESET stem (press and hold for
two seconds in order to reset the function) after setting the speedcontrol to get accurate highway fuel economy readings.
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HOLD RESET FOR SETUP MENU
Press and hold the SELECT/RESET stem when this message is displayed
to get into the SETUP menu. The following setup items are available:
OIL LIFEThis displays the remaining oil life.An oil change is required whenever indicated by the message center and
according to the recommended maintenance schedule. USE ONLY
RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS.
To reset the oil monitoring system to 100% after each oil change
(approximately 7,500 miles [12,000 km] or 12 months) perform thefollowing:
1. Press and release the SELECT/RESET stem to display “OIL LIFE
XXX% HOLD RESET = NEW”.
2. Press and hold the SELECT/RESET stem for two seconds and release
to reset the oil life to 100%.
Note: To change oil life 100% miles value from 7,500 miles (12,000 km)
or 12 months to another value, proceed to Step 3.3. Once “OIL LIFE SET TO XXX%” is displayed, release and press the
SELECT/RESET stem to change the Oil Life Start Value. Each releaseand press will reduce the value by 10%.
UNITSDisplays the current units English or Metric.Press the SELECT/RESET stem to change from English to Metric.AUTOLAMP (SEC)This feature keeps your headlights on for up to three minutes after the
ignition is switched off.
Press the SELECT/RESET stem to select the new autolamp delay values
of 0, 10, 20, 30, 60, 90, 120 or 180 seconds.
AUTOLOCKThis feature automatically locks all vehicle doors when the vehicle is
shifted into any gear, putting the vehicle in motion.
Press the SELECT/RESET stem to turn autolock on or off.AUTOUNLOCKThis feature automatically unlocks all vehicle doors when the driver’s
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Press the SELECT/RESET stem to turn autounlock on or off.
EASY ENTRY (if equipped)
This feature automatically moves the driver’s seat backwards for easy
exit/entry from the vehicle.
Press the SELECT/RESET stem to turn the easy entry/exit seat on or
off.
REAR PARK AID (if equipped)This reverse sensing system feature sounds a warning tone to warn the
driver of obstacles near the rear bumper, and functions only when R(Reverse) gear is selected.
Press the SELECT/RESET stem to turn the rear park aid on or off.TRAILER SWAY (if equipped)This feature uses the electronic stability control to mitigate trailer sway,Press the SELECT/RESET stem to turn trailer sway on or off.CREATE MYKEY / MYKEY SETUP CLEAR MYKEY (if equipped)MyKey™ allows you to program a restricted driving mode on one
standard key supplied with the vehicle or any programmed spare key. Tocreate MyKey, refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter.
LANGUAGE = ENGLISH / SPANISH / FRENCH
Note: When returning to the setup menu and a non-English language
has been selected, HOLD RESET FOR ENGLISH will be displayed to
change back to English. Press and hold the SELECT/RESET stem tochange back to English.
Allows you to choose which language the message center will display in.
Selectable languages are English, Spanish, or French.
Waiting four seconds or pressing the SELECT/RESET stem cycles the
message center through each of the language choices.
Press and hold the SELECT/RESET stem for two seconds to set the
language choice.
HOLD RESET FOR SYSTEM CHECKPress and hold the SELECT/RESET stem when this message is displayed
to start the system check:
The message center will cycle through each of the systems being
monitored. For each of the monitored systems, the message center willindicate either an OK message or a warning message for two seconds.Instrument Cluster
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Note: Some systems show a message only if a condition is present.
1. XXX% OIL LIFE
2. DOOR STATUS3. BRAKE SYSTEM4. XX MILES TO E FUEL LEVEL XXX5. TBC GAIN = XX.X
NO TRAILER (if equipped and no trailer connected)
6. TBC GAIN = XX.X
OUTPUT = ////// (if equipped and trailer connected)
7. MYKEY DISTANCE (if equipped and if programmed)8. MYKEY PROGRAMMED (if equipped)9. ADMIN KEYS PROGRAMMED (if equipped)
System warnings
System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your
vehicle’s operating systems.
In the event of a multiple warning situation, the message center will
cycle the display to show all warnings by displaying each one for fourseconds.
The message center will display the last selected feature if there are no
more warning messages.
Types of messages and warnings:•Some messages will appear briefly to inform you of something you
may need to take action on or be informed of.
•Some messages will appear once and then again when the vehicle is
restarted.
•Some messages will reappear after clearing or being reset if a problem
or condition is still present and needs your attention.
•Some messages can be acknowledged and reset by pressing the
SELECT/RESET stem. This allows you to use the full message center
functionality by clearing the message.
If the message will not reset or clear when pressing the SELECT/RESETstem, you must address the problem in order to clear the message.
DRIVER DOOR AJAR — Displayed when the driver door is not
completely closed.PASSENGER DOOR AJAR — Displayed when the passenger door is
not completely closed.Instrument Cluster
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REAR LEFT DOOR AJAR — Displayed when the rear left door is not
completely closed.
REAR RIGHT DOOR AJAR — Displayed when the rear right door is
not completely closed.XXX MILES TO E FUEL LEVEL LOW — Displayed as an early
reminder of a low fuel condition.CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM — Displayed when the electrical system
is not maintaining proper voltage. If you are operating electrical
accessories when the engine is idling at a low speed, turn off as many ofthe electrical loads as soon as possible. If the warning stays on or comeson when the engine is operating at normal speeds, contact yourauthorized dealer as soon as possible.
TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR FAULT —
Displayed when a tire pressure
sensor is malfunctioning, or your spare tire is in use. For more information
on how the system operates under these conditions, refer toUnderstanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) in the
Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. If the warning stays on or continues
to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
LOW TIRE PRESSURE — Displayed when one or more tires on your
vehicle have low tire pressure. Refer to Inflating Your Tires in the
Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter.
CHECK FUEL FILL INLET — Displayed when the fuel fill inlet may
not be properly closed. Refer to Easy Fuel™ “no cap” fuel system in
theMaintenance and Specifications chapter.
CHECK 4X4 (if equipped) —Displayed when a 4X4 system fault is
present. For more information, refer to Four-wheel drive (4WD)
operation in the Driving chapter.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR FAULT — Displayed when the tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is malfunctioning. If the warningstays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soonas possible.
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW — Indicates the brake fluid level is low
and the brake system should be inspected immediately. Refer to Brake
fluid in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.
TRAILER BRAKE MODULE FAULT (if equipped) — Displayed and
accompanied by a single chime, in response to faults sensed by the TBC.
Refer to Trailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for
more information.
OIL CHANGE REQUIRED— Displayed when an oil change is required.Instrument Cluster
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XX%ENGINE OIL CHANGE SOON—Displayed when an oil change
will soon be required and shows the percentage of oil life left.
WIRING FAULT ON TRAILER (if equipped) — Displayed if there
are certain faults in the vehicle wiring and trailer wiring/brake system.
Refer to Trailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for
more information.
CHECK REAR PARK AID (if equipped) — Displayed when the
transmission is in R (Reverse). Refer to Reverse sensing system in the
Driving chapter.
PARK BRAKE ENGAGED — Displayed when the parking brake is set,
the engine is running and the vehicle is driven more than 3 mph
(5 km/h). If the warning stays on after the parking brake is released,contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM — Displayed when a fault has been detected
by the ABS module.TRAILER SWAY REDUCE SPEED (if equipped) — Displayed when
the trailer sway control has detected trailer sway. For more information,
refer to the Driving chapter for more information.
4X4 SHIFT IN PROGRESS — Displayed on 4x4 vehicles only when
4x4 low, 4x4 high or 4x4 auto is selected. For further information, refertoFour-wheel drive (4WD) operation in the Driving chapter.
FOR 4X4 LOW SLOW TO 3 MPH (if equipped) — Displayed when
4X4 LOW is selected while the vehicle is moving. For more information,refer to Four-wheel drive (4WD) operation in the Driving chapter.
FOR 4X4 LOW SHIFT TO N (if equipped) — Displayed when 4X4
LOW is selected and the vehicle is stopped. For more information, refertoFour-wheel drive (4WD) operation in the Driving chapter.
TO EXIT 4X4 LOW SLOW TO 3 MPH (if equipped) — Displayed
when 2WD is selected while the vehicle is operating in 4X4 LOW. Formore information, refer to Four-wheel drive (4WD) operation in the
Driving chapter.
TO EXIT 4X4 LOW SHIFT TO N (if equipped) — Displayed when
2WD is selected while the vehicle has been stopped in 4X4 LOW. Formore information, refer to Four-wheel drive (4WD) operation in the
Driving chapter.
SHIFT DELAYED PULL FORWARD (if equipped) — May display
when shifting to or from 4X4 LOW. For more information, refer toFour-wheel drive (4WD) operation in the Driving chapter.Instrument Cluster
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TRAIN LEFT FRONT TIRE (if equipped) — Displayed when training
the TPMS system. Refer to TPMS reset procedure in the Tires, Wheels
and Loading chapter for more information.
TRAIN RIGHT FRONT TIRE (if equipped) — Displayed when
training the TPMS system. Refer to TPMS reset procedure in the Tires,
Wheels and Loading chapter for more information.
TRAIN RIGHT REAR TIRE (if equipped) — Displayed when training
the TPMS system. Refer to TPMS reset procedure in the Tires, Wheels
and Loading chapter for more information.
TRAIN LEFT REAR TIRE (if equipped) — Displayed when training
the TPMS system. Refer to TPMS reset procedure in the Tires, Wheels
and Loading chapter for more information.
TIRES NOT TRAINED – REPEAT (if equipped) — Displayed when
an error occurs while training the TPMS system. Refer to TPMS reset
procedure in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for more
information.
TRAINING COMPLETE (if equipped) — Displayed when training of
the TPMS system is complete. Refer to TPMS reset procedure in the
Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for more information.
MYKEY ACTIVE DRIVE SAFELY (if equipped) — Displayed at
startup when MyKey™ is in use. Refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and
Security chapter for more information.
KEY COULD NOT PROGRAM (if equipped) — Displayed when an
attempt is made to program a spare key using two existing MyKeys.
Refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter for more
information.
VEHICLE SPEED 80 MPH MAX (if equipped) — Displayed when a
MyKey™ is in use and the Admin has enabled the MyKey speed limit
and the vehicle speed is 80 mph (130 km/h). Refer to MyKey™ in the
Locks and Security chapter for more information.
SPEED LIMITED TO 80 MPH (if equipped) — Displayed when
starting the vehicle and MyKey™ is in use and the MyKey speed limit ison. Refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter for more
information.
CHECK SPEED DRIVE SAFELY (if equipped) — Displayed when a
MyKey™ is in use and the optional setting is on and the vehicle exceeds
a preselected speed. Refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security
chapter for more information.
VEHICLE NEAR TOP SPEED (if equipped) — Displayed when a
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speed is approaching 80 mph (130 km/h). Refer to MyKey™ in the
Locks and Security chapter for more information.
TOP SPEED MYKEY SETTING (if equipped) — Displayed when a
MyKey™ is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on and the vehicle
speed is 80 mph (130 km/h). Refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and
Security chapter for more information.
BUCKLE UP TO UNMUTE AUDIO (if equipped) — Displayed when
a MyKey™ is in use and Belt-Minder /H23041is activated. Refer to MyKey™ in
theLocks and Security chapter for more information.
ADVTRAC ON MYKEY SETTING (if equipped) — Displayed when a
MyKey™ is in use when trying to disable the AdvanceTrac /H23041system and
the optional setting is on. Refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security
chapter for more information.
SERVICE ADVANCETRAC — Displayed when the AdvanceTrac /H23041
system has detected a condition that requires service. Contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
OPTIONAL MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle’s message center is capable of monitoring many vehicle
systems and will alert you to potential vehicle problems and variousconditions with an informational message followed by a long indicatorchime.
The message center display is located in the instrument cluster.
Info (information menu)
Press the INFO button repeatedly to
cycle through the following features:
TRIP A/B
Registers the distance of individual journeys. Press and release INFO
button until the A or B trip appears in the display (this represents thetrip mode). Press and hold the RESET button to reset.
Refer to UNITS later in this section to switch the display from metric to
English.MYKEY MILES (km) (if programmed)For more information, refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security
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MILES (km) TO E
This displays an estimate of approximately how far you can drive with
the fuel remaining in your tank under normal driving conditions.Remember to turn the ignition off when refueling to allow this feature tocorrectly detect the added fuel.
LOW FUEL LEVEL will display when you have approximately 50 miles
(80 km), to empty. Press RESET to clear this warning message. It willreturn at approximately 25 miles (40 km), 10 miles (16 km) and 0 miles(0 km) miles to empty.
Distance to empty is calculated using a running average fuel economy,
which is based on your recent driving history of 500 miles (800 km).This value is not the same as the average fuel economy display. Therunning average fuel economy is re-initialized to a factory default value ifthe battery is disconnected.
AVG MPG (L/100km)Average fuel economy displays your average fuel economy in miles/gallon
or liters/100 km.
If you calculate your average fuel economy by dividing distance traveled
by gallons of fuel used (liters of fuel used by 100 kilometers traveled),your figure may be different than displayed for the following reasons:
•Your vehicle was not perfectly level during fill-up
•Differences in the automatic shut-off points on the fuel pumps at
service stations
•Variations in top-off procedure from one fill-up to another
•Rounding of the displayed values to the nearest 0.1 gallon (liter)
To determine your average highway fuel economy, do the following:
1. Drive the vehicle at least 5 miles (8 km) with the speed control
system engaged to display a stabilized average.
2. Record the highway fuel economy for future reference.It is important to press the RESET button (press and hold RESET for
two seconds in order to reset the function) after setting the speedcontrol to get accurate highway fuel economy readings.
For more information refer to Essentials of good fuel economy in the
Maintenance and Specifications chapter.
MPG (L/km)
This displays instantaneous fuel economy as a bar graph ranging from ↓
poor economy to ↑excellent economy.Instrument Cluster
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Your vehicle must be moving to calculate instantaneous fuel economy.
When your vehicle is not moving, this function shows ↓, one or no bars
illuminated. Instantaneous fuel economy cannot be reset.
TIMERTimer displays the trip elapsed drive time.To operate, do the following:1. Press and release RESET in order to start the timer.2. Press and release RESET to pause the timer.3. Press and hold RESET until the timer resets.
System check and vehicle feature customization
Press the SETUP button repeatedly
to cycle the message center throughthe following features:
RESET FOR SYSTEM CHECK
When this message appears, press the RESET button and the message
center will begin to cycle through the following systems and provide astatus of the item if needed.
Note: Some systems show a message only if a condition is present.
1. XXX% OIL LIFE2. DOOR STATUS3. BRAKE SYSTEM
4. XX MILES TO E FUEL LEVEL XXX5. TBC GAIN = XX.X
NO TRAILER (if equipped and no trailer connected)
6. TBC GAIN = XX.X
OUTPUT = ////// (if equipped and trailer connected)
7. MYKEY DISTANCE (if programmed)8. MYKEY(S) PROGRAMMED9. ADMIN KEYS PROGRAMMEDOIL LIFEThis displays the remaining oil life.An oil change is required whenever indicated by the message center and
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To reset the oil monitoring system to 100% after each oil change
(approximately 7,500 miles [12,000 km] or 12 months) perform thefollowing:
1. Press and release the SETUP button to display “OIL LIFE XXX%
HOLD RESET = NEW”.
2. Press and hold the RESET button for two seconds and release to reset
the oil life to 100%.
Note: To change oil life 100% miles value from 7,500 miles (12,000 km)
or 12 months to another value, proceed to Step 3.3. Once “OIL LIFE SET TO XXX%” is displayed, release and press the
RESET button to change the Oil Life Start Value. Each release and presswill reduce the value by 10%.
Note: Oil life start value of 100% equals 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or
12 months. For example, setting oil life start value to 60% sets the oil
life start value to 4,500 miles (7,200 km) and 219 days.
UNITSDisplays the current units in English or Metric.Press the RESET button to change from English to Metric.AUTOLAMP (SEC)This feature keeps your headlights on for up to three minutes after the
ignition is switched off.
Press the RESET button to select the new autolamp delay values of 0,
10, 20, 30, 60, 90, 120 or 180 seconds.
AUTOLOCKThis feature automatically locks all vehicle doors when the vehicle is
shifted into any gear, putting the vehicle in motion.
Press the RESET button to turn autolock on or off.AUTOUNLOCKThis feature automatically unlocks all vehicle doors when the driver’s
door is opened within 10 minutes of the ignition being turned off.
Press the RESET button to turn autounlock on or off.RUNNING BOARDS (if equipped)This feature automatically deploys the side running boards for easy
entry/exit from the vehicle or for cleaning.
1. To disable/enable the power running board feature with the vehicle in
P (Park), select this function from the SETUP button for the currentdisplay mode.Instrument Cluster
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2. Press the RESET button to select the running boards setting as
follows:•AUTO: the running boards will automatically deploy when a door is
opened and automatically retract when the door is closed,•OUT: the running boards will remain deployed regardless of the doors
being open/closed. This setting can be used when washing the vehicle, oraccessing the roof rack. The running boards will stow and enter AUTOmode when the vehicle speed exceeds 5 mph (8 km/h),•OFF: the running boards will remain IN regardless of the doors being
open/closed.
EASY ENTRYThis feature automatically moves the driver’s seat backwards for easy
exit/entry from the vehicle.
Press the RESET button to turn the easy entry/exit seat on or off.REAR PARK AID (if equipped)This feature sounds a tone to warn the driver of obstacles near the rear
bumper, and functions only when R (Reverse) gear is selected.
Press the RESET button to turn the rear park aid on or off.TRAILER SWAY (if equipped)This feature uses the electronic stability control to mitigate trailer sway,Press the RESET button to turn trailer sway on or off.CREATE MYKEY / MYKEY SETUP / CLEAR MYKEYFor more information refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security
chapter.LANGUAGE = ENGLISH / SPANISH / FRENCHAllows you to choose which language the message center will display in.
Selectable languages are English, Spanish, or French.
Waiting four seconds or pressing the RESET button cycles the message
center through each of the language choices.
Press the RESET button to set the language choice.
System warnings
System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your
vehicle’s operating systems.
In the event of a multiple warning situation, the message center will
cycle the display to show all warnings by displaying each one for fourseconds.Instrument Cluster
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The message center will display the last selected feature if there are no
more warning messages.
Types of messages and warnings:
•Some messages will appear briefly to inform you of something you
may need to take action on or be informed of.
•Some messages will appear once and then again when the vehicle is
restarted.
•Some messages will reappear after clearing or being reset if a problem
or condition is still present and needs your attention.
•Some messages can be acknowledged and reset by pressing RESET.
This allows you to use the full message center functionality by clearing
the message.
DRIVER DOOR AJAR — Displayed when the driver door is not
completely closed.
PASSENGER DOOR AJAR — Displayed when the passenger door is
not completely closed.REAR LEFT DOOR AJAR — Displayed when the rear left door is not
completely closed.REAR RIGHT DOOR AJAR — Displayed when the rear right door is
not completely closed.FUEL LEVEL LOW — Displayed as an early reminder of a low fuel
condition.PARK BRAKE ENGAGED — Displayed when the parking brake is set,
the engine is running and the vehicle is driven more than 3 mph
(5 km/h). If the warning stays on after the parking brake is released,contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM — Displayed when a fault has been detected
by the ABS module.CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM — Displayed when the electrical system
is not maintaining proper voltage. If you are operating electrical
accessories when the engine is idling at a low speed, turn off as many ofthe electrical loads as soon as possible. If the warning stays on or comeson when the engine is operating at normal speeds, contact yourauthorized dealer as soon as possible.
CHECK REAR PARK AID (if equipped) — Displayed when the
transmission is in R (Reverse). Refer to Reverse sensing system in the
Driving chapter.Instrument Cluster
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TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR FAULT — Displayed when a tire pressure
sensor is malfunctioning, or your spare tire is in use. For more
information on how the system operates under these conditions, refer toUnderstanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) in the
Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. If the warning stays on or
continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon aspossible.
LOW TIRE PRESSURE — Displayed when one or more tires on your
vehicle have low tire pressure. Refer to Inflating Your Tires in the
Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter.
CHECK FUEL FILL INLET — Displayed when the fuel fill inlet may
not be properly closed. Refer to Easy Fuel™ “no cap” fuel system in
theMaintenance and Specifications chapter.
SERVICE ADVANCETRAC — Displayed when the AdvanceTrac /H23041
system has detected a condition that requires service. Contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
CHECK 4X4 (if equipped) — Displayed when a 4X4 system fault is
present. For more information, refer to Four-wheel drive (4WD)
operation in the Driving chapter.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR FAULT — Displayed when the tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is malfunctioning. If the warning
stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soonas possible.
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW — Indicates the brake fluid level is low
and the brake system should be inspected immediately. Refer to Brake
fluid in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.
OIL CHANGE REQUIRED — Displayed when an oil change is
required.XX%ENGINE OIL CHANGE SOON—Displayed when an oil change
will soon be required and shows the percentage of oil life left.
TRAILER BRAKE MODULE FAULT (if equipped) — Displayed and
accompanied by a single chime, in response to faults sensed by the TBC.
Refer to Trailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for
more information.
WIRING FAULT ON TRAILER (if equipped) — Displayed if there
are certain faults in the vehicle wiring and trailer wiring/brake system.
Refer to Trailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for
more information.
TRAILER SWAY REDUCE SPEED (if equipped) — Displayed when
the trailer sway control has detected trailer sway. For more information,
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4X4 SHIFT IN PROGRESS — Displayed when the 4X4 system is
making a shift. For further information, refer to Four-wheel drive
(4WD) operation in the Driving chapter.
FOR 4X4 LOW SLOW TO 3 MPH (if equipped) — Displayed when
4X4 LOW is selected while the vehicle is moving. For more information,
refer to Four-wheel drive (4WD) operation in the Driving chapter.
FOR 4X4 LOW SHIFT TO N (if equipped) — Displayed when 4X4
LOW is selected and the vehicle is stopped. For more information, refertoFour-wheel drive (4WD) operation in the Driving chapter.
TO EXIT 4X4 LOW SLOW TO 3 MPH (if equipped) — Displayed
when 2WD is selected while the vehicle is operating in 4X4 LOW. Formore information, refer to Four-wheel drive (4WD) operation in the
Driving chapter.
TO EXIT 4X4 LOW SHIFT TO N (if equipped) — Displayed when
2WD is selected while the vehicle has been stopped in 4X4 LOW. For
more information, refer to Four-wheel drive (4WD) operation in the
Driving chapter.
SHIFT DELAYED PULL FORWARD (if equipped) — May display
when shifting to or from 4X4 LOW. For more information, refer toFour-wheel drive (4WD) operation in the Driving chapter.
TRAIN LEFT FRONT TIRE (if equipped) — Displayed when training
the TPMS system. Refer to TPMS reset procedure in the Tires, Wheels
and Loading chapter for more information.
TRAIN RIGHT FRONT TIRE (if equipped) — Displayed when
training the TPMS system. Refer to TPMS reset procedure in the Tires,
Wheels and Loading chapter for more information.
TRAIN RIGHT REAR TIRE (if equipped) — Displayed when training
the TPMS system. Refer to TPMS reset procedure in the Tires, Wheels
and Loading chapter for more information.
TRAIN LEFT REAR TIRE (if equipped) — Displayed when training
the TPMS system. Refer to TPMS reset procedure in the Tires, Wheels
and Loading chapter for more information.
TIRES NOT TRAINED – REPEAT (if equipped) — Displayed when
an error occurs while training the TPMS system. Refer to TPMS reset
procedure in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for more
information.
TRAINING COMPLETE (if equipped) — Displayed when training of
the TPMS system is complete. Refer to TPMS reset procedure in the
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MYKEY ACTIVE DRIVE SAFELY — Displayed at startup when
MyKey™ is in use. Refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter
for more information.
KEY COULD NOT PROGRAM — Displayed when an attempt is made
to program a spare key using two existing MyKeys. Refer to MyKey™ in
theLocks and Security chapter for more information.
VEHICLE SPEED 80 MPH MAX — Displayed when a MyKey™ is in
use and the Admin has enabled the MyKey speed limit and the vehicle
speed is 80 mph (130 km/h). Refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and
Security chapter for more information.
SPEED LIMITED TO 80 MPH — Displayed when starting the vehicle
and MyKey™ is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on. Refer toMyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter for more information.
CHECK SPEED DRIVE SAFELY — Displayed when a MyKey™ is in
use and the optional setting is on and the vehicle exceeds a preselectedspeed. Refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter for more
information.
VEHICLE NEAR TOP SPEED — Displayed when a MyKey™ is in use
and the MyKey speed limit is on and the vehicle speed is approaching
80 mph (130 km/h). Refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security
chapter for more information.
TOP SPEED MYKEY SETTING — Displayed when a MyKey™ is in
use and the MyKey speed limit is on and the vehicle speed is 80 mph
(130 km/h). Refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter for
more information.
BUCKLE UP TO UNMUTE AUDIO — Displayed when a MyKey™ is in
use and Belt-Minder /H23041is activated. Refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and
Security chapter for more information.
ADVTRAC ON MYKEY SETTING — Displayed when a MyKey™ is in
use when trying to disable the AdvanceTrac /H23041system and the optional
setting is on. Refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter for
more information.TO STOP ALARM START VEHICLE — Displayed when the perimeter
alarm system is armed and the vehicle is entered using the key on the
driver’s side door. In order to prevent the perimeter alarm system fromtriggering, the ignition must be turned to start or on before the12 second chime expires. See Perimeter alarm system in the Locks and
security chapter.
SECURITY SYSTEM FAULT — Displayed when the security system
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INTKEY COULD NOT PROGRAM — Displayed when an attempt is
made to program a fifth integrated key to the remote keyless entry
system. For more information on integrated key, refer to the Locks and
Security chapter.
KEY COULD NOT PROGRAM — Displayed when an attempt is made
to program a spare key using two existing MyKeys. Refer to MyKey™ in
theLocks and Security chapter for more information.
SLOW VEHICLE TO XX MPH FOR ELD (if equipped) — Displayed
when the vehicle speed requirement for the electronic lockingdifferential mode has not been met.
CHECK LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL (if equipped) — Displayed
when an electronic locking differential (ELD) system fault is present. For
more information, refer to Electronic locking differential (ELD) in the
Driving chapter.
HILL DESCENT CONTROL FAULT (if equipped) — Displayed when
a hill descent system fault is present.
HILL CNTRL OFF SYSTEM COOLING (if equipped) — Displayed
when a hill descent system fault is present.FOR OFF ROAD SLOW TO 5 MPH (if equipped) — Displayed when
the vehicle speed requirement for off-road mode entry has not been met.OFF ROAD MODE ENABLED (if equipped) — Displayed when
off-road mode becomes active.EXITING OFF ROAD MODE (if equipped) — Displayed when
off-road mode becomes inactive.HILL DESCENT CONTROL ACTIVE (if equipped) — Displayed
when hill descent control mode becomes active.HILL DESCENT CONTROL OFF (if equipped) — Displayed when
hill descent control mode becomes inactive.FOR HILL CNTRL 20 MPH OR LESS (if equipped) — Displayed
when the vehicle speed requirement for hill control mode entry has not
been met.
DRIVER RESUME CONTROL (if equipped) — Displayed when the
hill control and off-road mode require the driver to resume control.FOR HILL CNTRL SELECT GEAR (if equipped) — Displayed when
the driver is requested to select a transmission gear to enable operation
of the hill mode and off-road mode.
COAST DOWN MODE (if equipped) — Displayed when vehicle
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AUDIO SYSTEMS
Note: If your volume is muted and MYKEY VOLUME LIMITED is
displayed, refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter for more
information.
AM/FM stereo system (if equipped)
WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that
drivers use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may
take their focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safeoperation of the vehicle. We recommend against the use of anyhandheld device while driving and that you comply with all applicablelaws.
Accessory delay: Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay which
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1. / : Press / to
manually go up or down the radio
frequency. Press and hold for a fastadvance through radio frequencies.Also use in AUDIO mode to gain access to various settings.
2.AUDIO: Press AUDIO repeatedly
to gain access to the following
settings:
BAL (Balance): Press AUDIO to reach the balance setting.
Use
// SEEK to adjust the audio between the left (L) and
right (R) speakers.
FAD (Fade): Press AUDIO to reach the fade feature. Use //
SEEK to adjust the audio between the front (F) and back (B)
speakers.TREB (Treble): Press to adjust the treble setting. Use
//
SEEK to adjust.
BASS (Bass): Press to adjust the bass setting. Use //
SEEK to adjust.
3.SEEK: Press SEEK to
access the previous/next strong
station.
4.Memory presets: To set a
station: Select frequency band
AM/FM1/FM2; tune to a station,press and hold a preset button until sound returns. You can save up to18 stations, six in AM, six in FM1 and FM2.
5.AM/FM: Press AM/FM to select
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6.ON/OFF/Volume: Press
VOL-PUSH to turn ON/OFF. Turn
VOL-PUSH to increase/decreasevolume.
7.CLK (Clock): Press CLK to
toggle between displaying the radio
frequency and the clock setting.
Setting the clock: Press and hold
CLK until the hours begin to flash. Press
// SEEK to
manually increase/decrease the hours.Press CLK again to set the minutes using
// SEEK to
manually increase/decrease the minutes. Allow 10 seconds to pass to
confirm that the time has been set.
AM/FM in-dash CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system
OKTUNELOAD
VOLCD
AUXAM/FM
SIRIUS DIRECT TEXT
SCAN CAT/FOLDCLOCK #
SOUNDMENU
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WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that
drivers use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may
take their focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safeoperation of the vehicle. We recommend against the use of anyhandheld device while driving and that you comply with all applicablelaws.
Accessory delay: Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay. With
this feature, the radio and other electrical accessories may be used for
up to ten minutes after the ignition is turned off or until either front
door is opened.
Note: Your vehicle is equipped with
a unique audio system. If your
display shows six small circles in thedisplay, your audio system is a CD6system (six disc changer). If not,your system is a single CD system.
Setting the clock
To set the time, press CLOCK. The display will read SET TIME. Use the
memory preset numbers (0–9) to enter in the desired time–hours andminutes and press OK. The clock will then begin from that time.
AM/FM Radio
/ VOL (Power/Volume): Press
to turn the radio on/off. Turn the
knob to increase/decrease volume.
If the volume is set above a certain
level and the ignition is turned off,the volume will come back on at anominal listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on.
AM/FM: Press repeatedly to select AM/FM1/FM2 frequency band.
TUNE: Turn the knob to go
up/down the frequency band in
individual increments.
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SEEK: Press SEEK to access the previous/next strong radio
station.
SCAN: Press for a brief sampling of all strong radio stations.
0–9 (MEMORY PRESETS): When
tuned to any station, press and hold
a preset button until sound returns
and PRESET # SAVED appears in the display. You can save up to 30stations, 10 in AM, 10 in FM1 and FM2.
Saving presets automatically: Autoset allows you to set the strongest
local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset
stations for AM/FM1/FM2.
To activate the autoset feature: Press MENU repeatedly until AUTO
PRESET ON/OFF appears in the display. Use
SEEK to toggle
AUTO PRESET to ON, and either wait five seconds for the search to
initiate or press OK to immediately initiate the search. If you pressanother control within those five seconds, the search will not initiate.The 10 strongest stations will be filled and the station stored in preset 1will begin playing.
If there are fewer than 10 strong stations, the system will store the last
one in the remaining presets.
RDBS Radio
Available only in FM mode. This feature allows you to search
RDBS-equipped stations for a certain category of music format:CLASSIC, COUNTRY, JAZZ/RB, ROCK, etc.
To activate: Press MENU repeatedly until RDBS (ON/OFF) appears in
the display. Use
SEEK to toggle RDBS ON/OFF. When RDBS is
off, you will not be able to search for RDBS equipped stations or view
the station name or type.
CAT/FOLD (Category/Folder): This feature allows you to select from
various music categories.
To change RDBS categories: Press MENU repeatedly until RDBS
ON/OFF appears in the display. Use SEEK to toggle RDBS
between ON/OFF. Press CAT. PRESS UP OR DOWN TO CHANGE RDBS
CATEGORY will appear in the display.
Press to scroll through all possible categories. When the desired
category appears in the display, press SEEK to find the next
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CD/MP3 Player
CD: Press to enter CD/MP3 mode. If a disc is already loaded into the
system, CD/MP3 play will begin where it ended last. If no CD is loaded,
NO DISC will appear in the display.
LOAD:
For a single CD system– This control is not operational. To load a CD,
simply insert the disc, label side up, into the CD slot.For a CD6 system– Press LOAD. When the display reads SELECT
SLOT, choose the desired slot number using memory presets 1–6. Whenthe display reads LOAD CD #, load the desired disc, label side up. If youdo not choose a slot within five seconds, the system will choose for you.Once loaded, the first track will begin to play.
To auto load up to six discs– Press and hold LOAD until the display
reads AUTOLOAD #. Load the desired disc, label side up. The system
will prompt you to load discs for the remaining available slots. Insert thediscs, one at a time, label side up, when prompted. Once loaded, the discin preset #1 will begin to play.
Press the number preset buttons (1–6) to choose the disc you want to
play.
/Play/Pause: Press to
play/pause a track when playing aCD.
(Eject):
For a single CD system– press to eject the CD.
For a CD6 system– press and select the desired CD slot by pressing
the corresponding memory preset number. The display will readEJECTING #. When the system has ejected the CD, the display will readREMOVE CD #. Remove the CD. If you do not remove the CD, thesystem will reload the disc.
To auto eject all loaded discs– Press and hold
. The system will eject
all discs and prompt you when to remove them.
SEEK: Press SEEK to access the previous/next track.
CAT (Category) / FOLD (Folder):In MP3 mode only– Press CAT/FOLD and then press
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SCAN: Press for a brief sampling of all tracks on the current disc or
MP3 folder.
DIRECT:
In CD mode– Press DIRECT. The display will read DIRECT TRACK
MODE SELECT TRACK. Enter the desired track number using the
memory preset buttons (0–9). The system will then begin playing thattrack.
In MP3 folder mode– Press DIRECT and the memory preset buttons
(0–9) of the desired folder. The system will advance to that specific
track in the folder selected.
TEXT:In MP3 mode only– Press TEXT repeatedly to view Album (AL), Folder
(FL), Song (SO) and Artist (AR) in the display, if available.In TEXT MODE: Sometimes the display requires additional text to be
displayed. When the
indicator is active, press TEXT and then
press SEEK to view the additional display text.
COMPRESSION: Press MENU repeatedly until COMPRESSION ON/OFF
appears in the display. Use SEEK to toggle between ON/OFF.
When COMPRESSION is ON, the system will bring the soft and loud CD
passages together for a more consistent listening level.
SHUFFLE: Press MENU repeatedly until SHUFFLE ON/OFF appears in
the display. Use SEEK to toggle between ON/OFF. If you wish to
engage shuffle mode right away, press SEEK to begin random
play. Otherwise, random play will begin when the current track is
finished playing. The system will only shuffle the disc currently playing.
Satellite Radio (if equipped)
Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS radio
subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability.
SIRIUS: Press repeatedly to access satellite radio mode, if equipped.
Press repeatedly to cycle through SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3 modes.TUNE: Turn to go to the next / previous available SIRIUS satellite
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DIRECT: Press DIRECT then enter the desired channel (i.e. 002) using
the memory preset buttons (0–9). If you only enter one digit, press OK
and the system will go to that satellite channel. If you enter three digits,the system will automatically go to that channel, if available. You maycancel your entry by pressing DIRECT. If an invalid station number isentered, INVALID CHANNEL will appear in the display and the systemwill continue playing the current station.
SEEK: Press
SEEK to seek to the previous/next channel. If a
specific category is selected, (Jazz, Rock, News, etc.),
press SEEK to seek to the previous/next channel in the selected
category. Press and hold SEEK to fast seek through the
previous/next channels.
SCAN: Press SCAN for a brief sampling of all available SIRIUS satellite
channels. If a specific category is selected, (Jazz, Rock, News, etc.) press
SCAN for a brief sampling of all available SIRIUS satellite channels withinthe selected category.
MEMORY PRESETS (0–9): There
are 30 available presets, 10 each for
SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3. To savesatellite channels in your memory presets, tune to the desired channelthen press and hold a memory preset number (0–9) until sound returns.
TEXT: Press and release to display the artist and song title. While in
TEXT MODE, press again to scroll through the Artist (AR), Song (SO),
Channel (CH) and Category (CA).
In TEXT MODE: Sometimes the display requires additional text to be
displayed. When the
indicator is active, press TEXT and then
press SEEK to view the additional display text.
CAT (Category) / FOLD (Folder): Press to toggle between turning
the most recently selected satellite radio category on or off. The category
icon (CAT) will illuminate in the display when a specific category isselected (the icon will not illuminate during CATEGORY ALL). If nocategory has ever been selected, NO CATEGORY SELECTED will display.
Note: Separate categories can be set for SAT1, SAT2 or SAT3.
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SATELLITE RADIO MENU: Press MENU when satellite radio mode is
active to access. Press OK to enter into the satellite radio menu.
Press to cycle through the following options:
•CATEGORY- Press OK to enter category mode. Press to scroll
through the list of available SIRIUS channel Categories (Pop, Rock,
News, etc.) Press OK when the desired category appears in the
display. After a category is selected, press SEEK to search for
that specific category of channels only (i.e. ROCK). You may also
select CATEGORY ALL to seek all available SIRIUS categories andchannels. Press OK to close and return to the main menu.
•SONG SEEK MENU- Press OK to enter song seek menu.
Press
to scroll through the following options:
a. SAVE THIS SONG: Press OK to save the currently playing song’s
title in the system’s memory. (If you try to save something other thana song, CANT SAVE will appear in the display.) When the chosen songis playing on any satellite radio channel, the system will alert you withan audible prompt. Press OK while SONG ALERT is in the display andthe system will take you to the channel playing the desired song. Youcan save up to 20 song titles. If you attempt to save more than 20titles, the display will read REPLACE SONG? Press OK to access the
saved titles and press
to cycle through the saved titles. When
the song title appears in the display that you would like to replace,
press OK. SONG REPLACED will appear in the display.b. DELETE A SONG: Press OK to delete a song from the system’s
memory. Press
to cycle through the saved songs. When the
song appears in the display that you would like to delete, press OK.The song will appear in the display for confirmation. Press OK againand the display will read SONG DELETED. If you do not want to
delete the currently listed song, press
to select either
RETURN or CANCEL.
c. DELETE ALL SONGS: Press OK to delete all song’s from the
system’s memory. The display will read ARE YOU SURE ? Press OK toconfirm deletion of all saved songs and the display will read ALLDELETED.d. DISABLE ALERTS/ENABLE ALERTS: Press OK to
enable/disable the satellite alert status which alerts you when yourselected songs are playing on a satellite radio channel. (The systemdefault is disabled.) SONG ALERTS ENABLED/DISABLED will appearin the display. The menu listing will display the opposite state. ForEntertainment Systems
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example, if you have chosen to enable the song alerts, the menu
listing will read DISABLE as the alerts are currently on, so your othero p t i o ni st ot u r nt h e mo f f .
•CHANNEL LOCKOUT MENU- Press OK to enter the Channel
Lockout menu. Press the
to scroll through the following
options:a. LOCK/UNLOCK THIS CHANNEL: Press OK when
LOCK/UNLOCK THIS CHANNEL is displayed and the display will readENTER PIN. Enter your four-digit PIN number (initial PIN is 1234)and the system will lock/unlock the channel and CHANNEL LOCKEDor UNLOCKED will be displayed.Note: you must be tuned to the specific channel you want tolock/unlock when using this feature.b. CHANGE PIN: Press OK when CHANGE PIN is displayed. The
display will read ENTER OLD PIN. Enter your current (old) PINnumber and when the system accepts your entry it will displayENTER NEW PIN. Enter your new four-digit PIN and the system willsave the new PIN and PIN SAVED will display.c. UNLOCK ALL CHANNELS: Press OK when UNLOCK ALL
CHANNELS is displayed and the display will read ENTER PIN. Enteryour four-digit PIN and the system will unlock all channels and thedisplay will read CHANNEL UNLOCKED.d. RESET PIN: Press OK when RESET PIN is displayed. The display
will read ARE YOUR SURE. Press OK again to automatically reset the
PIN number to its initial password setting (1234). PIN RESET TODEFAULT PIN will be displayed.e. RETURN: Press OK when RETURN is displayed and the system
will exit back to the satellite radio menu.
Sound Adjustments
Press SOUND repeatedly to cycle through the following features:
BASS: Press
SEEK to adjust the level of bass.
TREBLE: Press SEEK to adjust the level of treble.
BALANCE: Press SEEK to adjust the audio between the left
(L) and right (R) speakers.FADE: Press
SEEK to adjust the audio between the back (B)
and front (F) speakers.
SPEED COMPENSATED VOLUME: With this feature on, radio volume
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The default setting is off.
Use SEEK to adjust between SPEED OFF and levels 1–7:
Increasing the level from 1 (lowest setting) to 7 (highest setting) allows
the radio volume to automatically change slightly with vehicle speed tocompensate for road and wind noise.
Recommended level is 1–3; SPEED OFF turns the feature off and level 7
is the maximum setting.
Extra Features
AUX: Press repeatedly to cycle through LINE IN (auxiliary audio mode),
and SYNC/H23041 (if equipped).
For location and further information on auxiliary audio mode, refer to
Auxiliary input jack later in this chapter.
If your vehicle is equipped with SYNC /H23041, please refer to supplemental
information on SYNC/H23041.
OK: Your vehicle may be equipped
with special phone and mediafeatures which will require you toconfirm commands by pressing OK.For further information, refer tosupplemental information onSYNC/H23041.
(Phone): If your vehicle is equipped with SYNC /H23041, press to access
SYNC PHONE features. For further information, please refer tosupplemental information on SYNC/H23041.
If your vehicle is not equipped with SYNC /H23041, the display may read NO
PHONE.
Audio system–Navigation system based (if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with the navigation system, it will have an
integrated navigation/audio system. See the Navigation system
supplement for operating instructions on using this audio system.
Auxiliary input jack (Line in — if equipped)
WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
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The Auxiliary Input Jack provides a
way to connect your portable musicplayer to the in-vehicle audiosystem. This allows the audio from aportable music player to be playedthrough the vehicle speakers with
high fidelity. To achieve optimal performance, please observe thefollowing instructions when attaching your portable music device to theaudio system.If your vehicle is equipped with a navigation system, refer to Auxiliary
input jack section in the Audio features chapter of your Navigation
system supplement.
Required equipment:
1. Any portable music player designed to be used with headphones2. An audio extension cable with stereo male 1/8 in. (3.5 mm)
connectors at each end
To play your portable music player using the auxiliary input jack:1. Begin with the vehicle parked and the radio turned off.2. Ensure that the battery in your portable music player is new or fully
charged and that the device is turned off.
3. Attach one end of the audio extension cable to the headphone output
of your player and the other end of the audio extension cable to the AIJin your vehicle.
4. Turn the radio on, using either a tuned FM station or a CD loaded into
the system. Adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level.
5. Turn the portable music player on and adjust the volume to 1/2 the
volume.
6. Press AUX on the vehicle radio repeatedly until LINE, LINE IN or
SYNC LINE IN appears in the display.You should hear audio from your portable music player although it maybe low.
7. Adjust the sound on your portable music player until it reaches the
level of the FM station or CD by switching back and forth between theAUX and FM or CD controls.
Troubleshooting:1. Do not connect the audio input jack to a line level output. Line level
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2. Do not set the portable music player’s volume level higher than is
necessary to match the volume of the CD or FM radio in your audiosystem as this will cause distortion and will reduce sound quality. Manyportable music players have different output levels, so not all playersshould be set at the same levels. Some players will sound best at fullvolume and others will need to be set at a lower volume.
3. If the music sounds distorted at lower listening levels, turn the
portable music player volume down. If the problems persists, replace orrecharge the batteries in the portable music player.
4. The portable music player must be controlled in the same manner
when it is used with headphones as the AIJ does not provide control(play, pause, etc.) over the attached portable music player.
5. For safety reasons, connecting or adjusting the settings on your
portable music player should not be attempted while the vehicle ismoving. Also, the portable music player should be stored in a securelocation, such as the center console or the glove box, when the vehicle isin motion. The audio extension cable must be long enough to allow theportable music player to be safely stored while the vehicle is in motion.
USB port (if equipped)
WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that
drivers use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may
take their focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safeoperation of the vehicle. We recommend against the use of anyhandheld device while driving and that you comply with all applicablelaws.
Your vehicle may be equipped with aUSB port located on the instrumentpanel. This feature allows you toplug in media playing devices,memory sticks, and also to chargedevices if they support this feature.For further information on this feature, refer to Accessing and using
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GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION
Radio frequencies:AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and TelecommunicationsCommission (CRTC). Those frequencies are:
AM: 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHzFM: 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHzRadio reception factors:There are three factors that can affect radio reception:•Distance/strength: The further you travel from an FM station, the
weaker the signal and the weaker the reception.
•Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences,
traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception.
•Station overload: When you pass a broadcast tower, a stronger signal
may overtake a weaker one and play while the weak station frequency
is displayed.
CD/CD player care
Do:•Handle discs by their edges only.
(Never touch the playing
surface).
•Inspect discs before playing.
•Clean only with an approved CD
cleaner.
•Wipe discs from the center out.
Don’t:
•Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periods
of time.
•Clean using a circular motion.
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CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in
(12 cm) audio compact discs only. Due to technicalincompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compactdiscs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players.
Do not use any irregular shaped
CDs or discs with a scratchprotection film attached.
CDs with homemade paper
(adhesive) labels should not beinserted into the CD player asthe label may peel and cause theCD to become jammed. It isrecommended that homemadeCDs be identified withpermanent felt tip marker ratherthan adhesive labels. Ballpoint pens may damage CDs. Pleasecontact your authorized dealer for further information.
Audio system warranty and serviceRefer to the Warranty Guide/Customer Information Guide for audio
system warranty information. If service is necessary, see your dealer or
qualified technician.
MP3 track and folder structureYour MP3 system recognizes MP3 individual tracks and folder structure
as follows:
•There are two different modes for MP3 disc playback: MP3 track mode
(system default) and MP3 folder mode. For more information on track
and folder mode, refer to Sample MP3 structure in the following
section.
•MP3 track mode allows the CD to play all tracks in all folders.
•MP3 folder mode limits the playable tracks to the current folder.
•Creating discs with only one level of folders will help with navigation
through the disc files.
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Sample MP3 structure
If you are burning your own MP3
discs, it is important to understandhow the system will read thestructures you create. While variousfiles may be present, (files withextensions other than mp3), onlyfiles with the .mp3 extension will beplayed. Other files will be ignoredby the system. This enables you touse the same MP3 disc for a varietyof tasks on your work computer,home computer and your in vehiclesystem.
In track mode, the system will display and play the structure as if it were
only one level deep (all .mp3 files will be played, regardless of being in aspecific folder). In folder mode, the system will only play the .mp3 filesin the current folder.
Satellite radio information (if equipped)
Satellite radio channels: SIRIUS/H23041 broadcasts a variety of music, news,
sports, weather, traffic and entertainment satellite radio channels. For
more information and a complete list of SIRIUS /H23041satellite radio channels,
visit www.sirius.com in the United States, www.sirius-canada.ca inCanada, or call SIRIUS /H23041at 1–888–539–7474.
Satellite radio reception factors: To receive the satellite signal, your
vehicle has been equipped with a satellite radio antenna located on theroof of your vehicle. The vehicle roof provides the best location for anunobstructed, open view of the sky, a requirement of a satellite radiosystem. Like AM/FM, there are several factors that can affect satelliteradio reception performance:
•Antenna obstructions: For optimal reception performance, keep the
antenna clear of snow and ice build-up and keep luggage and other
material as far away from the antenna as possible.1 1
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•Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, freeway
overpasses, parking garages, dense tree foliage and thunderstorms can
interfere with your reception.
•Station overload: When you pass a ground based broadcast repeating
tower, a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and result in anaudio mute.
Unlike AM/FM audible static, you will hear an audio mute when there isa satellite radio signal interference. Your radio display may display NOSIGNAL to indicate the interference.
SIRIUS/H23041 satellite radio service: SIRIUS/H23041 satellite radio is a
subscription based satellite radio service that broadcasts music, sports,
news and entertainment programming. A service fee is required in orderto receive SIRIUS /H23041service. Vehicles that are equipped with a factory
installed SIRIUS /H23041satellite radio system include hardware and a limited
subscription term, which begins on the date of sale or lease of thevehicle.
For information on extended subscription terms, the online media player
and other SIRIUS /H23041features, please contact SIRIUS /H23041at 1–888–539–7474.
Note: SIRIUS/H23041 reserves the unrestricted right to change, rearrange, add
or delete programming including canceling, moving or adding particularchannels, and its prices, at any time, with or without notice to you. FordMotor Company shall not be responsible for any such programmingchanges.
Satellite radio electronic serial number (ESN): This 12–digit
Satellite Serial Number is needed to activate, modify or track your
satellite radio account. You will need this number when communicatingwith SIRIUS/H23041. While in satellite radio mode, you can view this number onthe radio display by pressing the AUX and preset 1 controlssimultaneously.Entertainment Systems
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Radio Display Condition Action Required
ACQUIRING Radio requires more
than two seconds to
produce audio for the
selected channel.No action required.
This message should
disappear shortly.
SAT FAULT Internal module or
system failure
present.If this message does
not clear within a short
period of time, or with
an ignition key cycle,
your receiver may have
a fault. See your
authorized dealer for
service.
INVALID CHNL Channel no longer
available.This previously
available channel is no
longer available. Tune
to another channel. If
the channel was one of
your presets, you may
choose another channel
for that preset button.
UNSUBSCRIBED Subscription not
available for this
channel.Contact SIRIUS /H23041at
1–888–539–7474 to
subscribe to the
channel or tune to
another channel.
NO TEXT Artist information not
available.Artist information not
available at this time on
this channel. The
system is working
properly.
NO TEXT Song title information
not available.Song title information
not available at this
time on this channel.
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Radio Display Condition Action Required
NO TEXT Category information
not available.Category information
not available at this
time on this channel.
The system is working
properly.
NO SIGNAL Loss of signal from
the SIRIUS/H23041 satellite
or SIRIUS/H23041 tower to
the vehicle antenna.You are in a location
that is blocking the
SIRIUS/H23041 signal (i.e.,
tunnel, under an
overpass, dense foliage,
etc). The system is
working properly. When
you move into an open
area, the signal should
return.
UPDATING Update of channel
programming in
progress.No action required. The
process may take up to
three minutes.
CALL SIRIUS/H23041
1–888–539–7474Satellite service has
been deactivated by
SIRIUS/H23041 satellite
radio.Call SIRIUS/H23041 at
1–888–539–7474 to
re-activate or resolve
subscription issues.
NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a navigation system. Refer to the
Navigation System supplement for further information.
SYNC/H23006 (IF EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle may be equipped with SYNC /H23041, a hands-free communications
and entertainment system with special phone and media features. Formore information, please refer to the SYNC/H23041 supplement or to the
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SINGLE ZONE CLIMATE CONTROL
1. Defrost: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster
vents and de-mister vents. Can be used to clear the windshield of fog
and thin ice. The system will automatically provide outside air to reducewindow fogging. Press this button again to return to the previous air flowselection.
2. A.
RRear defroster (if equipped): Press to activate/deactivate the
rear window defroster. Refer to Rear window defroster later in this
chapter for more information. If your vehicle is equipped with both rear
defroster and heated mirrors, the same button will activate both.
2. B. Heated mirrors (if equipped): Press to activate/deactivate.
This feature will remove ice and snow from the side view mirrors.3.
Multifunction control: Press repeatedly to toggle through the
settings to choose:•
:Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, de-mister
vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents. The system will
automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging.
• :Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.
• :Distributes air through the instrument panel vents, floor vents,
rear seat floor vents and de-mister vents.
• :Distributes air through the floor vents and rear seat floor vents.Climate Controls
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4.A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with
recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. A/C
engages automatically in MAX A/C, (defrost) and
(floor/defrost).
5. Recirculated air: Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation in
the vehicle. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time needed to
cool down the interior of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesiredodors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculated air engagesautomatically when MAX A/C is selected or can be engaged manually in
any airflow mode except
(defrost). When the ignition switch is
turned off and back on, the climate system will return to the recirculated
air mode only if the A/C button LED is illuminated and the air
distribution selection is either (panel) or (panel/floor).
6.MAX A/C: Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel
vents to cool the vehicle. This re-cooling of the interior air is more
economical and efficient. Recirculated air may also help reduceundesirable odors from entering the vehicle. Press the MAX A/C buttonagain for normal A/C operation.
7.Temperature control: Controls the temperature of the airflow in the
vehicle.
8.
Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of air circulated in
the vehicle.9.
Power: Press to activate/deactivate the climate control system.
When the system is off, outside air is prevented from entering the
vehicle.
Operating tips
•To reduce fog build-up on the windshield during humid weather,
select (defrost) or (floor/defrost). Temperature and/or fan
speed can also be increased to improve clearing.
•To reduce humidity build-up inside the vehicle: do not drive with the
system off or with recirculated air engaged.
•Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the
airflow to the back seats.
•Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of
the windshield.
•To improve the A/C cool down, drive with the windows slightly open
for 2-3 minutes after start up or until the vehicle has been “aired out.”Climate Controls
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