Lincoln Electric 2010 MKT manual

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    Introduction 4 Instrument Cluster 12 W arning lights and chimes 12 Gauges 17 Message center 18 Entertainment Systems 32 Setting the clock 40 AM/FM 41 CD 44 Playing a DVD in the system 45 Jukebox features 46 Accessing the help screen 51 Auxiliary input jack (Line in) 59 USB port 60 Satellite radio (if equipped) 64 Family entertainment system 66 Navi[...]

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    Locks and Security 150 Locks 156 Anti-theft system 170 Seating and Safety Restraints 175 Seating 175 Safety restraints 197 Airbags 211 Child restraints 225 Tires, Wheels and Loading 244 T ire information 246 T ire inflation 248 T ire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 261 V ehicle loading 266 T railer towing 273 Recreational towing 278 Driving 280 S[...]

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    Customer Assistance 361 Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 367 Reporting safety defects (Canada only) 367 Cleaning 368 Maintenance and Specifications 376 Engine compartment 378 Engine oil 382 Battery 385 Engine coolant 388 Fuel information 394 Air filter(s) 412 Part numbers 414 Maintenance product specifications and capacities 415 Engine data 418[...]

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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 reading this 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 product[...]

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    Protecting the environment W e must all play our part in protecting the environment. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards this aim. Information in this respect is highlighted in this guide with the tree symbol. CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 W arning W ARNING: Engine[...]

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    SPECIAL NOTICES New V ehicle Limited W arranty For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered by your vehicle’ s New V ehicle Limited W arranty , refer to the Warranty Guide/Customer Information Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner’ s Guide. Special instructions For your added safety , your vehicle is fitte[...]

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    Event Data Recording Other modules in your vehicle — event data recorders — are capable of collecting and storing data during a crash or near crash event. The recorded information may assist in the investigation of such an event. The modules may record information about both the vehicle and the occupants, potentially including information such [...]

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    information”) only to help provide you with the directions, traffic reports, or business searches you request. If you do not want Ford or its vendors to receive this information, do not activate the service. Ford Motor Company and the vendors it uses to provide you with this information do not store your vehicle travel information. For more infor[...]

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    EXPORT UNIQUE (NON–UNITED STATES/CANADA) VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION For your particular global region, your vehicle may be equipped with features and options that are different from the features and options that are described in this Owner’ s Guide. A market unique supplement may be supplied that complements this book. By referring to the mar[...]

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    These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. V ehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner’ s Guide Fasten Safety Belt Airbag - Front Airbag - Side Child Seat Lower Anchor Child Seat T ether Anchor Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System Parking Brake System Brake Fluid - Non-Petroleum Based Parking Aid System Stability Control System[...]

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    V ehicle Symbol Glossary Power W indows Front/Rear Power W indow Lockout Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Interior Luggage Compartment Release Panic Alarm Engine Oil Engine Coolant Engine Coolant T emperature Do Not Open When Hot Battery A void Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Battery Acid Explosive Gas Fan W arning Power Steering Fluid Maintain Correct Flu[...]

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    W ARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES W arning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may become serious enough to cause extensive 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 the bulbs work. If any light remains [...]

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    Engine coolant temperature (R TT): Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is high. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, switch off the engine and let cool. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter . W ARNING: Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot. Low fuel (R TT): Illuminate[...]

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    Solid illumination after the engine is started indicates the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Refer to On board diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter . If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter . Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid he[...]

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    Airbag readiness: If this light fails to illuminate when the ignition is turned on, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer . A chime will sound if there is a malfunction in the indicator light. Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. A Belt-Minder 威 chime will also sound to re[...]

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    Adaptive cruise control (ACC) (if equipped): Illuminates when ACC is engaged while following a vehicle. Refer to Adaptive cruise control in the Driver Controls chapter for more information. Speed control: Illuminates when the speed control is engaged or when the ACC is engaged without following a vehicle. T urns off when the speed control system is[...]

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    Message center activation chime: Sounds when some warning messages appear in the message center display for the first time. GAUGES Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. Engine coolant temperature gauge: Indicates engine coolant temperature. At normal operating temperature, the needle will be in the normal range (between “H” and “C[...]

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    W ARNING: Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot. Fuel gauge: Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank (when the ignition is on). The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade. The FUEL icon and arrow indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is l[...]

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    Info Press the INFO button repeatedly to cycle through the following features: TRIP A/B Registers the distance of individual journeys. Press and release INFO until the A or B trip appears in the display (this represents the trip mode). Press and hold RESET until it resets. Refer to UNITS later in this section to switch the display from Metric to En[...]

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    • V ariations in top-off procedure from one fill-up to another • Rounding of the displayed values to the nearest 0.1 gallon (liter) T o 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 eco[...]

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    1. P ASSIVE ENTRY P ASSIVE ST ART (PEPS) 2. OIL LIFE 3. W ASHER FLUID LEVEL 4. DOOR AJAR ST A TUS 5. LIFTGA TE ST A TUS 6. BRAKE SYSTEM 7. TIRE PRESSURE 8. BLIND SPOT SYSTEM (if equipped) 9. CROSS TRAFFIC SYSTEM (if equipped) 10. ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) (if equipped) 11. P ARK AID 12. FUEL LEVEL 13. MYKEY DIST ANCE (if MyKey™ is programmed)[...]

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    UNITS Displays the current units in English or Metric. Press RESET to change between English and Metric. AUTO HIGH BEAM (if equipped) This feature automatically turns on your high beams if it is dark enough and no other traffic is present. Press RESET to turn it off or on. AUTOLAMP This feature keeps your headlights on for up to three minutes after[...]

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    Press RESET to turn the collision warning system on or off. The system will revert to on each time the vehicle is started. The heads up display and/or chime will activate briefly to confirm the last setting. BLIND SPOT (if equipped) The Blind Spot Information System (BLIS 威 ) is designed to assist the driver by monitoring the side areas of the ve[...]

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    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 four seconds. The message center will display the last selected feature if there are no more wa[...]

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    P ARK 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. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW — Indicates the brake fluid level is low and the brake system should be in[...]

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    CHECK A WD (if equipped) — Displayed in conjunction with the Throttle Control/T ransmission/A WD light when the A WD system is not operating properly . If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. ENGINE OIL CHANGE SOON — Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 10% or less. OIL CHA[...]

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    COLLISION W ARN NOT A V AILABLE SENSOR BLOCKED SEE MANUAL (if equipped) — Displayed when the collision warning system radar is blocked because of poor radar visibility due to bad weather or ice/mud/water in front of the radar . Driver can typically clean the sensor to resolve. PRESS BRAKE TO ST AR T (if equipped) — Displayed when the start/stop[...]

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    MAX # OF KEYS LEARNED (if equipped) — Displayed during spare key programming, after a fourth Intelligent Access Key is programmed or upon entering spare key programming mode with four Intelligent Access Keys already programmed to the vehicle. MYKEY ACTIVE DRIVE SAFEL Y — Displayed at startup when MyKey™ is in use. Refer to MyKey™ in the Loc[...]

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    CROSS TRAFFIC SYSTEM F AUL T (if equipped) — Displayed when a fault with the cross traffic alert system has occurred. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. BLIND SPOT NOT A V AILABLE (if equipped) — Displayed when blind spot information system is not available. See Blind Spot Information System (BLIS 威 ) with Cross T raffic Aler[...]

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    CANCELLED BY ABS EVENT (if equipped) — Displayed when the active park feature has been canceled due to the ABS activating. Refer to Active park assist in the Driving chapter for more information. ACTIVE P ARK REDUCE SPEED (if equipped) — May display when using the active park assist system. See Active park assist in the Driving chapter for more[...]

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    TO STOP ALARM ST AR T 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 from triggering, the ignition must be turned to start or on before the 12 second chime expires. See Perimeter alarm system in the Locks and Securi[...]

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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. Mobile media system W ARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury . Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any devi[...]

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    the information menu is active to step through the information tabs of: the Calendar , System Info (System Information) and Help. 2. PHONE: Press PHONE to access SYNC 威 phone features. Refer to your SYNC 威 supplement for more information. 3. CLIMA TE: Press CLIMA TE to access the climate menu. Press the button while the climate menu is active t[...]

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    9. SHUFFLE: Press to shuffle the songs on the current CD, Jukebox or User Device. 10. SCAN: Press for a brief sampling of radio stations, satellite radio channels, CD, Jukebox or User Device tracks. 11. VOL (On/off/volume): Press to turn the system on/off. T urn to adjust the volume. 12. Memory presets: In radio and satellite radio mode (if activat[...]

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    After the system initializes, the screen will be divided in two sections: • Status bars: This is the top and bottom portion of screen that displays the clock or date and useful information, depending on the current mode. • Display area: The interactive screen that is activated by finger touch and changes depending on current system operation. G[...]

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    Loading pictures Y our system allows you to save and view up to 32 photos. T o access: 1. Ensure that you are on the Home Screen. (Press at the bottom left of any screen to access.) 2. T ouch the left side of the home screen to initiate the left screen photo display and saved photos screen. 3. Select the ‘Add’ button on the touchscreen. The fol[...]

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    • Up to 256 files or folders can be displayed in one folder . • Not compatible with discs written in Packet W rite mode. • Only the photograph(s) which meet these conditions will be displayed. Note: When burning a CD, ensure that you ‘close’ or ‘finalize’ the disc when the CD-burning process finishes (you should select this option bef[...]

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    System menu features Y our system has many menu features such as allowing you to adjust the touchscreen brightness, adjusting the time and languages, adjusting the feedback and system settings. T o access, press the MENU hard button. Display options 1. Press the MENU hard button. 2. Select the ‘Display’ tab on the touchscreen. Select from the f[...]

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    System settings 1. Press the MENU hard button. 2. Select the ‘System Settings’ tab on the touchscreen. Select from the following display options: Language: Select between ‘English’, ‘Francais’ or ‘Espanol’. Units: Select between ‘English’ and ‘Metric’. Keyboard layout: Select ‘ABC’ or ‘QWERTY’ for the keyboard layout[...]

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    3. Enter a four digit Personal Identification Number (PIN) and press ‘Enter’. The system will ask you to re-enter the PIN. Once entered, select ‘Enable’ to activate V alet mode. The system is then locked until the correct four digit PIN is entered. Note: The PIN can be reset by simultaneously pressing and holding presets 1 and 5 while on th[...]

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    THX audio system — if equipped Y our vehicle may be equipped with the THX 威 certified premium audio system. This system creates optimal acoustic quality for all seating positions and road conditions. The system offers an advanced speaker system, amplifier , subwoofer and equalizer . AM/FM 1. Ensure that the system is on. 2. Press the RADIO hard[...]

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    • Autoset Presets: The autoset feature allows you to set strong radio stations without losing your original preset stations. This feature is helpful on trips when traveling between cities with different radio stations. T o enable, select AUTOSET PRESETS and the six strongest stations in your current area will be set as presets. T o return to your[...]

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    4. Press ‘Show Options’ to select from: Sat 123: Y ou will be able to access three different Satellite Radio modes, SA T1, SA T2 and SA T3. Scan: Press to hear a brief sampling of satellite radio channels within the currently selected genre. Press again to stop. Scan Presets: Press to hear a brief sampling of all preset channels. Channel Guide:[...]

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    • Song Alert: Press to store the song information displayed in the T itle Field. When the stored song is played in the future, an audio and visual notification will be initiated. • Artist Alert: Press to store the artist information currently displayed in the Artist Field. When that artist is played again, the system will alert you with a pop-u[...]

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    Folder List: A vailable in MP3 mode only . Press to access/view a list of folders on the disc. Select the root folder (if available). Y ou may then select from all possible folders on the disc. : Press to access the previous track. Press and hold to reverse in the current track. / (Play/Pause) : Press to play or pause the current track. : Press to [...]

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    Search: Press to select and go to a specific title or chapter using the keypad. Settings: Allows you to adjust the certain settings of the DVD player , such as: • V ideo Display Settings: Press to adjust the brightness and contrast. Y ou can also choose to return to the default settings by pressing ‘Restore Default’. • Audio Language: Press[...]

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    display of song title, album title, and album cover art. After saving music to the hard drive, you can access and play your music by specific tracks, artists, albums or genres. Y ou can even choose to create and access your own playlists. *Note: 1 GB equals one billion bytes (1,000,000,000B). Recording (saving) music to your jukebox 1. Ensure that [...]

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    2. Select the ‘Jukebox’ tab on the touchscreen. Y ou can then select from the following options: Scan: Press for a brief sampling of the currently selected CD, playlist, genre, etc. Press again to disengage. Repeat: Press to repeat the current CD, playlist, etc. Press again to disengage. Shuffle: Press to shuffle all the tracks on the current C[...]

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    Creating a playlist 1. Press the MEDIA hard button. 2. Select the ‘Jukebox’ tab on the touchscreen. 3. Select ‘Options’. 4. Select ‘Edit Playlists’. 5. Select which playlist you would like to create. 6. Select which category you would like to access from your saved music. For example, say you chose one saved album from which to select s[...]

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    / (Play/Pause): Press to play or pause the current track. Rear Zone (if equipped) This screen allows front seat passengers to select/listen to a different audio/video source than the back seat passengers. The only restriction is that the front and back seat passengers cannot both listen to a different frequency band (AM/FM1/FM2). The frequency band[...]

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    Calendar • Press the I button and then select the ‘Calendar’ tab. Y ou can then select which month you would like to view by pressing / or you can also select ‘Go to T oday’. • Y ou are able to view calendars from one previous year and the next 10 years. Note: Not all tab selections shown here will be available in all markets. Check wit[...]

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    Select ‘Basic Operation’ at the top of the screen to view the hard buttons on your mobile media system. Press the desired icon to view the button description. Select ‘Driving Restriction’ at the top of the screen to view the system’ s driving restriction. Select ‘SYNC V oice Commands’ at the top of the screen. When selected, the syste[...]

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    2. Press the appropriate tab to select from: Bass/T reble: Press + to increase or — to decrease the levels. Balance/Fade: Press to adjust the sound between the left and right speakers (Balance) and to adjust the sound to the front and rear speakers (Fade). SCV (Speed compensated volume): W ith this feature on, the radio volume changes automatical[...]

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    Or , you may choose to optimize the sound quality for ‘All Seats’, ‘Driver Seat’ or ‘Rear Seat’. V isualizer: Press to turn the audio visualizer display on or off. Note: T urning the visualizer setting to off will not remove the visualizer on the home screen. Y ou will need to select a different view in order to remove the visualizer . [...]

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    System Software Updates Updates for the Gracenote database (CDDB) that contain CD song/artist/title/album art are available. There is no charge for the data, however , there is a nominal shipping and materials fee. Mapping updates will be available yearly . Gracenote database (CDDB) database updates are complimentary when a map update is purchased.[...]

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    (“Gracenote Data”) from online servers (“Gracenote Servers”), and to perform other functions. Y ou may use Gracenote Data only by means of the intended End User functions of this device This device may contain content belonging to Gracenote’ s providers. If so, all of the restrictions set forth herein with respect to Gracenote Data shall [...]

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    SEP ARA TEL Y RESER VE THE RIGHT TO DELETE DA T A AND/OR CONTENT FROM THE COMP ANIES’ RESPECTIVE SERVERS OR, IN THE CASE OF GRACENOTE, CHANGE DA T A CA TEGORIES FOR ANY CAUSE THA T GRACENOTE DEEMS SUFFICIENT . NO W ARRANTY IS MADE THA T EITHER GRACENOTE CONTENT OR THE GRACENOTE SOFTW ARE OR GRACENOTE SERVERS ARE ERROR-FREE OR THA T THE FUNCTIONIN[...]

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    3. Press the ‘English’/Anglais/Ingles button to reset language to English. 4. Press the ‘Spanish’/Espanol/Espanol button to reset language to Spanish. 5. Press the ‘French’/Francais/Frances button to reset language to French. Or , you can also turn vehicle off to restart system. Then from the DISCLAIMER screen, select the desired langua[...]

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    Auxiliary input jack (Line in) W ARNING: 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 that may take their focus off the road. The driver’ s primary responsibility is the safe operation of their vehicle. Only use cell phones and[...]

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    6. Press AUX on the vehicle radio repeatedly until LINE, LINE IN or SYNC LINE IN appears in the display . Y ou should hear audio from your portable music player although it may be 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 the AUX and FM or CD contro[...]

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    Y our vehicle is equipped with a USB port inside your center console. This feature allows you to plug in media playing devices, memory sticks, and also to charge devices if they support this feature. For further information on this feature, refer to Accessing and using your USB port in the SYNC 威 supplement or Navigation System supplement. GENERA[...]

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    • W ipe 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. CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in (12 cm) audio compact discs only . Due to technical incompatibility , certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not[...]

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    MP3 track and folder structure Y our 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 igno[...]

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    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 a specific folder). In folder mode, the system will only play the .mp3 files in the current folder . Satellite radio (if activated) SIRIUS satellite radio service: SIRIUS 威 Satellite Radio is a sub[...]

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    Note: SIRIUS 威 reserves the unrestricted right to change, rearrange, add or delete programming including canceling, moving or adding particular channels, and its prices, at any time, with or without notice to you. Ford Motor Company shall not be responsible for any such programming changes. Radio Display Condition Action Required ACQUIRING Radio [...]

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    Radio Display Condition Action Required NO SIGNAL Loss of signal from the SIRIUS satellite or SIRIUS tower to the vehicle antenna. Y ou are in a location that is blocking the SIRIUS 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. UPDA TING Upda[...]

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    Quick start Y our family entertainment system includes two headrest-mounted DVD player/screens, two sets of wireless infrared (IR) headphones and a wireless infrared (IR) remote control capable of controlling either DVD player . Both DVD players are capable of playing their own independent media, or they can both watch the same media. When in singl[...]

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    T o play a CD or MP3 disc The DVD system can play audio CDs, CD-R and CD-R/W , CD-ROM. T o ensure proper disc operation, check the disc for finger prints and scratches. Clean the disc with a soft cloth, wiping from the center to the edge. 1. Insert a disc into the system, label side facing the rear passengers. The disc slot indicator lights will il[...]

  • Page 69

    • USB port (4): T o access, ensure that the monitor is already selected as the media source (Monitor A or Monitor B.) Then, plug in your flash/thumb drive and it will automatically begin to play . The system will try to play whatever file it comes to first (slideshow of pictures, etc). If it is a supported file type, it will play . If it is not s[...]

  • Page 70

    DVD player controls 1. / (Play/Pause): Press to play or pause a CD, DVD or flash/thumb drive track. 2. (Stop): Press to stop the current DVD, CD/MP3, or flash/thumb drive track. 3. (Eject): Press to eject a disc from the DVD system. 4. MENU: When playing a DVD, press MENU to enter the DVD disc (root) menu (if available). Press again to exit and ret[...]

  • Page 71

    5. / (Headphones/Speakers): Press to activate dual play mode on either headrest system. During dual play mode, the following happens: a. Rear speakers turn off b. Headphones become active on both headrest systems. c. Media sources become available through the DVD systems. Note: If the system is in dual play mode, you must press the / (Headphones/Sp[...]

  • Page 72

    Remote control Unless otherwise stated, all operations can be carried out with the remote control. Always point the remote control directly at the player . Ensure that there are no obstructions between the remote and player . Press the MON A B control to select either Monitor A or Monitor B. Note: Each headrest monitor is labeled with an identifier[...]

  • Page 73

    4. RETURN: Press to return to the previous menu screen. 5. SETUP : Press to access the setup menu for each monitor . Refer to Setup Menu later in this section for more information. 6. MON A/B: Press to select either monitor A or monitor B to be controlled by the remote control. 7. VOL (V olume): When in Dual Play only , press to increase ( )o r dec[...]

  • Page 74

    MEDIA for Monitor B: In Dual Play mode, press MEDIA repeatedly to select from the possible media sources: (Monitor A, Monitor B). The selected media type will display on the screen. When Monitor B is chosen, you can also use the auxiliary inputs and USB port on the headrest system. For further information, please refer to Single play/Dual play late[...]

  • Page 75

    Battery replacement Batteries are supplied with the remote control unit. Since all batteries have a limited shelf life, replace them when the unit fails to control the DVD player . Remove the screw and unlatch the battery cover to access the batteries. The remote control unit uses two AAA batteries which are supplied with the unit. Headphones Wirel[...]

  • Page 76

    Additional infrared wireless headphones may be purchased for use with the system. Also, wired headphones may be purchased and plugged in where indicated on the left and right hand sides of the system. Refer to Wired Headphones following. T o install the batteries, remove the screw on the cover and remove the cover . Then, gently lift the top of the[...]

  • Page 77

    • Adjust the volume control to the desired listening level. Ensure that the headphones are turned off when not in use. After approximately one minute of not being in use (no infrared signal is received), the wireless headphones will automatically turn off. They will also turn off after two hours of continuous use as a power save feature. If this [...]

  • Page 78

    Dual Play: Dual play is when the rear seat passengers choose to listen to a different playing media than the front seat passengers. W ith the DVD and rear seat controls turned on, the rear seat passengers may choose to listen to: Monitor A, Monitor B, AM, FM1, FM2 SR1, SR2, SR3 (satellite radio, if equipped), Disc, Jukebox (if equipped), or SYNC ?[...]

  • Page 79

    Radio interaction: If your vehicle is equipped with a non-touchscreen audio system, you can press AUX on the radio repeatedly until DVD appears in the display . Then, press MENU to access HEADPHONES ON/OFF , REAR ZONE CONTROL ON/OFF and other options. T urn the TUNE control to select ON/OFF for HEADPHONES (ON will activate Dual Play and OFF will ac[...]

  • Page 80

    Aspect ratio (TV display type) This screen allows you to select the viewing size and shape of the video displayed on the LCD screen. This is disc dependent feature. T o access: 1. Press SETUP on the remote to access the menu options. 2. Press / to ’highlight’ the monitor icon. (A disc will appear beneath the icon signifying it is the current se[...]

  • Page 81

    2. Press / to ’highlight’ the monitor icon. (A disc will appear beneath the icon signifying it is the current selection.) 3. Press to select and enter the OSD language menu. 4. When OSD Lang is highlighted, press to access the menu. 5. Press / to select from all available languages. 6. When the desired language is highlighted, press ENTER on th[...]

  • Page 82

    Speaker setup This screen allows you to adjust the audio balance for your speakers. T o access: 1. Press SETUP on the remote to access the menu options. 2. Press / to ’highlight’ the speaker icon. (A disc will appear beneath the icon signifying it is the current selection.) 3. Press to select and enter the Speaker set up menu. 4. When Downmix i[...]

  • Page 83

    4. Press / to chose from Sharpness, Brightness, contrast, color (gamma), hue, saturation and luma-delay . General setup — screen exit T o exit the setup screen: 1. Press / to ’highlight’ the “X” icon. (A disc will appear beneath the icon signifying it is the current selection.) 2. Press ENTER on the remote control. Parental control for th[...]

  • Page 84

    General information Note: DVDs are formatted by regions. US and Canada systems can only play region 1 DVDs and Mexico systems can only play region 4 DVDs. Systems sold in vehicles targeted for other parts of the world would have different regions. If a playback problem is encountered, please ensure that you are using a disc designed for your vehicl[...]

  • Page 85

    Read all of the safety and operating instructions before operating the system and retain for future reference. Do not attempt to service, repair or modify the Family Entertainment System (FES). See your dealer . Do not insert foreign objects into the DVD compartment. W ARNING: Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let children [...]

  • Page 86

    Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance Changes or modifications not approved by Ford Lincoln-Mercury could void user’ s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonabl[...]

  • Page 87

    Foreign substances Exercise care to prevent dirt and foreign objects from entering the DVD player compartment. Be especially careful not to spill liquids of any kind onto the media controls or into the system. If liquid is accidentally spilled onto the system, immediately turn the system OFF and consult a qualified service technician. Cleaning the [...]

  • Page 88

    DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC T EMPERATURE CONTROL Climate system without navigation system shown; with navigation similar . T emperature conversion: T o switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius, refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter . 1. Climate: Press to control the climate control system through the touch display screen. See T ouchscreen [...]

  • Page 89

    6. 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 reduce window fogging. Press this button again to return to the previous air flow selection. 7. Power: Press to activate/deactivate the climate [...]

  • Page 90

    T OUCHSCREEN FUNCTIONS T emperature – Press the up and down arrows on the left side of the screen to increase/decrease the airflow temperature for the driver side of the vehicle. This control also adjusts the passenger side temperature when dual zone operation is disengaged. Press the up and down arrows on the right side of the screen to increase[...]

  • Page 91

    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 reduce undesirable odors from entering the vehicle. Press MAX A/C again for normal operation. Rear Zone Power – Press to activate/deactivate the rear [...]

  • Page 92

    • Remove any snow , ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield. For maximum cooling performance (MAX A/C): In AUTO mode, press AUTO control and set to desired temperature. In manual override mode, select or , A/C and recirculated air and set the temperature to 60°F (16°C). Set the fan to the highest speed initially , t[...]

  • Page 93

    • OO f f : Select to shut the rear climate system off • AUTO: Select to activate automatic control of the fan speed. The system will automatically determine fan speed in order to reach and maintain the desired temperature. 2. Rear driver side heated seat control (if equipped): Press to activate. Refer to Heated and cooled seats in the Seating a[...]

  • Page 94

    REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER R The rear defroster control is located on the climate control panel and works to clear the rear window of fog and thin ice. The ignition must be on to operate the rear window defroster . The rear defroster turns off automatically after 10 minutes or when the ignition is turned off. T o manually turn off the defroster before 1[...]

  • Page 95

    HEADLAMP CONTROL T urns the lamps off. T urns on the parking lamps, instrument panel lamps, license plate lamps and tail lamps. T urns the low beam headlamps on. Adaptive headlamps The headlamp beams move in the same direction as the steering wheel which provides more visibility when driving around curves. • W ithout adaptive headlamps (1) • W [...]

  • Page 96

    Autolamp control The autolamp system provides light sensitive automatic on/off control of the exterior lights normally controlled by the headlamp control. • T o turn autolamps on, rotate the control clockwise to . • T o turn autolamps off, rotate the control counterclockwise to . The autolamp system also keeps the lights on for a predetermined [...]

  • Page 97

    Fog lamp control W ith the ignition on, the fog lamps can be turned on when the headlamp control is pulled toward you and is in any of the following positions: • Parking lamps • Low beams • Autolamps (when active) The fog lamp indicator light will illuminate when the fog lamps have been turned on. The fog lamps will not operate when the high [...]

  • Page 98

    Scenario 2: Conditions - The automatic high beam system is set to ON in the message center . The headlamp switch is in (auto lamps). The automatic high beam system has not turned the high beams on. Operation - The high beam switch can be used to turn the high beams on. They will then remain on until the switch has been returned to the neutral posit[...]

  • Page 99

    Deactivating high beams The automatic high beams will deactivate if any of the following events occur: • An approaching vehicle’ s headlights or a preceding vehicle’ s tail lamps are detected. • The headlamp control is moved out of the autolamps position. • The vehicle speed falls below 27 mph (43 km/h). • The ambient light level is hig[...]

  • Page 100

    Note: The programming sequence will end if either of the following occur: • The vehicle speed is not zero. • The battery voltage is out of normal range. T roubleshooting If the automatic high beam camera becomes blocked, the high beams may not come on automatically . They will only activate when they are manually turned on with the multi-functi[...]

  • Page 101

    W ARNING: Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during inclement weather . The Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) system does not activate the tail lamps and generally may not provide adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision. P ANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to ad[...]

  • Page 102

    • (1) 8 feet (2.4 meters) • (2) Center height of lamp to ground • (3) 25 feet (7.6 meters) • (4) Horizontal reference line 2. Measure the height of the headlamp projector (cross hair mark on inner lens) center from the ground and mark an 8 foot (2.4 meter) horizontal reference line on the vertical wall or screen at this height (a piece of m[...]

  • Page 103

    5. Locate the vertical adjuster on each headlamp. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver , turn the adjuster either clockwise (to adjust down) or counterclockwise (to adjust up). The horizontal edge of the brighter light should touch the horizontal reference line. Close the hood and turn off the lamps. HORIZONT AL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND [...]

  • Page 104

    Y our vehicle has second row lamps located within the grab handles. Press the lens up to turn on the lamps. Cargo lamp The cargo lamp has a switch with three positions: on, off and center . W ith the switch in the on position, the lamp will stay on all the time. In the off position, the lamp will stay off even when the doors are opened. W ith the s[...]

  • Page 105

    Press this control to adjust color intensity . The lights come on whenever the ignition is in either on or in the accessory position and the parklamps or headlamps are on. Note: The ambient lights will stay on until the ignition is placed in the off position and either of the front doors are opened or the accessory delay timer expires. BULB REPLACE[...]

  • Page 106

    Using the right bulbs Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below . Headlamp bulbs must be marked with an authorized “D.O.T .” for North America and an “E” for Europe to ensure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern and safe visibility . The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the lamp assembly warranty an[...]

  • Page 107

    Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs For bulb replacement, see your authorized dealer . Replacing rear stop/tail/turn/backup and side marker lamps Y our vehicle is equipped with stop/tail/turn/backup and side marker lamp assemblies containing integral multiple light emitting diodes (LED). If replacement is required, see your authorized de[...]

  • Page 108

    MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER W indshield wiper: Rotate the end of the control away from you to increase the speed of the wipers; rotate towards you to decrease the speed of the wipers. Rain sensing wipers: The rain sensing wipers will automatically activate when moisture is present on the windshield and the multi-function switch is set to one of five auto/[...]

  • Page 109

    Note: Do not operate the washer when the washer reservoir is empty . This may cause the washer pump to overheat. Check the washer fluid level frequently . Do not operate the wipers when the windshield is dry . This may scratch the glass, damage the wiper blades and cause the wiper motor to burn out. Before operating the wiper on a dry windshield, a[...]

  • Page 110

    POWER TILT/TELESCOPE STEERING COLUMN The steering column can be adjusted manually by moving the four -way rocker adjustment control located below the turn signal/wiper control stalk. Hold the control to adjust. The telescope function is adjusted by moving the control toward the driver to telescope out, and toward the instrument panel to telescope i[...]

  • Page 111

    OVERHEAD CONSOLE The appearance of your vehicle’ s overhead console will vary according to your option package. Storage compartment The storage compartment may be used to store a pair of sunglasses. Press the release area on the rear edge of the bin door to open the storage compartment. The door will open to the full open position. ELECTRONIC COM[...]

  • Page 112

    Second row center console features (if equipped) The second row center console incorporates the following features: • Flip forward armrest to provide a flat load floor • Utility compartment • Cupholders • Refrigerator unit (if equipped) in the utility compartment. Refer to Console refrigerator/freezer . W ARNING: Use only soft cups in the c[...]

  • Page 113

    Refrigerator: Briefly press and hold the COOL side of the control.The indicator light on the cool side of the switch will illuminate and the indicator light on the freeze side will glow when the refrigerator is active. When in cool mode the temperature will cool to approximately 41°F (5°C). Briefly press and hold COOL again to turn off the refrig[...]

  • Page 114

    • In the center console utility compartment • On the rear of the center console (inside the second row center console on vehicles equipped with that feature) • In the rear cargo area on the driver’ s side trim panel Do not use the power point for operating the cigarette lighter element (if equipped). T o prevent the fuse from being blown, d[...]

  • Page 115

    The power outlet is not designed for the following electric appliances; they may not work properly: • Cathode ray tube type televisions. • Motor loads, such as vacuum cleaners, electric saws and other electric power tools, compressor -driven refrigerators, etc. • Measuring devices, which process precise data, such as medical equipment, measur[...]

  • Page 116

    W ARNING: When closing the power windows, you should verify they are free of obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in the proximity of the window openings. Press and pull the switches to open and close windows. • Press down (to the first detent) and hold the switch to open. • Pull up (to the first detent) and hold the switch[...]

  • Page 117

    Press and hold the control on the transmitter to begin to open the windows. For the transmitter , pressing either the or control on the transmitter will stop all motion. Note: The ignition must be off and the accessory delay feature must not be activated in order for this feature to operate. Note: This feature can be disabled or enabled by your aut[...]

  • Page 118

    Security override T o override a bounce-back condition, within two seconds after the window reaches the bounce-back position, pull and hold the switch up and the window will travel up with no bounce-back or pinch protection. If the switch is released before the window is fully closed, the window will stop. For example, this can be used to overcome [...]

  • Page 119

    EXTERIOR MIRRORS Power side view mirrors W ARNING: Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is in motion. T o adjust your mirrors: 1. Rotate the control clockwise to adjust the right mirror and rotate the control counterclockwise to adjust the left mirror . 2. Move the control in the direction you wish to tilt the mirror . 3. Return to the center[...]

  • Page 120

    Signal indicator mirrors When the turn signal is activated, the outer portion of the appropriate mirror housing will blink. This provides an additional warning to other drivers that your vehicle is about to turn. POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS The accelerator and brake pedal should only be adjusted when the vehicle is stopped and the gearshift lever [...]

  • Page 121

    Using speed control The speed controls are located on the steering wheel. The following buttons work with speed control: RESUME: Press to resume a set speed. SET +: Press to increase the set speed. S E T–: Press to decrease the set speed. OFF/ON: Press to turn speed control off or on. Setting speed control T o set speed control: 1. Press and rele[...]

  • Page 122

    Increasing speed while using speed control T o set a higher speed: • Press and hold SET + until you get to the desired speed, then release. Y ou can also use SET + to operate the tap-up function. Press and release SET + to increase the vehicle set speed in 1 mph (1.6 km/h) increments. • Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired speed then[...]

  • Page 123

    W ARNING: Always pay close attention to changing road conditions, especially when using Adaptive Cruise Control. Adaptive Cruise Control cannot replace attentive driving. Failing to follow any of the warnings below or failing to pay attention to the road may result in a collision, serious injury or death. W ARNING: Adaptive cruise control is not a [...]

  • Page 124

    3. Press and release the SET + control. The vehicle speed will be stored in the memory and the message center will display SET XXX MPH (your desired speed). 4. T ake your foot off the accelerator pedal. 5. The green cruise indicator light on the instrument cluster will illuminate if there are no vehicles detected in front of you, while the yellow A[...]

  • Page 125

    braking which is applied by the ACC system is limited and can be overridden by the driver applying the brakes. If the ACC system predicts that its maximum braking level will not be sufficient, an audible warning will sound while the ACC continues to brake. This is accompanied by a red warning bar appearing in the windshield. The driver should take [...]

  • Page 126

    Note: It is the driver’ s responsibility to select a gap appropriate to the driving conditions. Disengaging adaptive cruise control Press the brake pedal to disengage the adaptive cruise control. CRUISE CANCELLED will be displayed in the message center . Disengaging the adaptive cruise control will not erase your previous set speed. Overriding ad[...]

  • Page 127

    Resuming the set speed Press and release the RESUME control. This will automatically return the vehicle to the previously set speed. The set speed will display continuously in the message center while ACC is active. Note: RESUME should only be used if the driver is aware of the set speed and intends to return to it. Low speed automatic cancellation[...]

  • Page 128

    Turning of f cruise control Press the OFF button to turn off the cruise control. Note: When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your cruise control set speed memory is erased. Detection issues The radar sensor has a limited field of vision. In some situations it may not detect vehicles at all or detect a vehicle later than expected. De[...]

  • Page 129

    • There may be issues with the detection of vehicles in front when driving into and coming out of a bend or curve in the road. In these cases ACC may brake late or unexpectedly . The driver should stay alert and intervene when necessary . ACC Not Available Several conditions exist which can cause ACC to deactivate or prevent ACC from activating w[...]

  • Page 130

    Cause Action The surface of the radar in the grille is dirty or obstructed in some way Clean the grille surface in front of the radar or remove the object causing the obstruction The surface of the radar in the grille is clean but the message remains in the display W ait a short time. It may take several minutes for the radar to detect that it is n[...]

  • Page 131

    STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS Radio control features – VOL + (V olume): Press to decrease or increase the volume. (Seek): Press to select the previous/next radio station preset, CD track or satellite radio station preset depending on which media mode you are in. MEDIA: Press repeatedly to select: • AM, FM1, FM2 or CD • SA T1, SA T2 or SA T3 (Satell[...]

  • Page 132

    Navigation system/SYNC 威 hands free control features (if equipped) Press control briefly until the voice icon appears on the Navigation display to use the voice command feature. Press to activate phone mode or answer a phone call. Press and hold to exit phone mode or end call. For further information on the Navigation system/SYNC 威 system, refe[...]

  • Page 133

    The panoramic Vista Roof™ and power sunshade are equipped with an automatic, one-touch, express opening feature. T o stop motion at any time during the one-touch operation, press the control a second time. T o open power sunshades and panoramic V ista Roof™: Press and release the control to open the sunshade. The front and rear sunshades open s[...]

  • Page 134

    UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER (IF EQUIPPED) The appearance of your vehicle’ s universal garage door opener will vary according to your option package. Before programing, make sure your transmitter matches the graphic in the procedure. HomeLink 威 Car2U 威 Home Automation System HomeLink 姞 Wireless Control System (if equipped) The HomeLink 威 [...]

  • Page 135

    detect an object, signaling the door to stop and reverse, does not meet current U.S. federal safety standards. For more information, contact HomeLink 威 at: www .homelink.com or 1–800–355–3515. Retain the original transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future programming procedures (i.e. new HomeLink 威 equipped vehicle purcha[...]

  • Page 136

    4. At the garage door opener receiver (motor -head unit) in the garage, locate the “learn” or “smart” button (usually near where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the unit). 5. Firmly press and release the “learn” or “smart” button. (The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer .) Note: There are 30 seconds in whi[...]

  • Page 137

    Operating the HomeLink 姞 Wireless Control System T o operate, simply press and release the appropriate HomeLink 威 button. Activation will now occur for the trained product (garage door , gate operator , security system, entry door lock, or home or office lighting etc.). For convenience, the hand-held transmitter of the device may also be used a[...]

  • Page 138

    Car2U 姞 Home Automation System (if equipped) The Car2U 威 Home Automation System is a universal transmitter located in the driver’ s visor that includes two primary features – a garage door opener and a platform for remote activation of devices within the home. The Car2U 威 system’ s garage door opener function replaces the common hand-he[...]

  • Page 139

    • Fixed code garage door openers were produced prior to 1996. Fixed code uses the same coded signal every time. It is manually programmed by setting DIP switches for a unique personal code. If you do not know if your garage door opener is a rolling code or fixed code device, open your garage door opener’ s remote control battery cover . If a pa[...]

  • Page 140

    2. Go to the garage to locate the garage door opener motor and its “learn” button. Y ou may need a ladder to reach the unit and you may need to remove the unit’ s cover or light lens to locate the “learn” button. Press the “learn” button, after which you will have 10–30 seconds to return to your vehicle and complete the following st[...]

  • Page 141

    Note: The Car2U 威 system allows for three devices to be programmed. If you need to change or replace any of the three devices after it has been initially programmed, it is necessary to erase the current settings using the Erasing the Car2U 威 Home Automation System buttons procedure and then programming all of the devices being used. Fixed code [...]

  • Page 142

    3. T o input these positions into the Car2U 威 system, simultaneously press all three Car2U 威 system buttons for a few seconds and then release to put the device into programming mode. The indicator lights will blink slowly . Within 2.5 minutes enter your corresponding DIP switch settings from left to right into your Car2U 威 system by pressing[...]

  • Page 143

    T o erase programming on the Car2U 威 system (individual buttons cannot be erased), use the following procedure: 1. Firmly press the two outside Car2U 威 system buttons simultaneously for approximately 20 seconds until the indicator lights begin to blink rapidly . The indicator lights are located directly above the buttons. 2. Once the indicator [...]

  • Page 144

    W ARNING: T o avoid injury to third-row occupants when closing the liftgate, ensure that the head of any occupant is not in the path of the closing liftgate. W ARNING: Keep keys out of reach of children. Do not allow children to play near an open or moving power liftgate. The liftgate will only operate with the vehicle in P (Park). When the liftgat[...]

  • Page 145

    The power liftgate feature can be enabled or disabled using the message center controls. W ith the setting turned off, power operation is disabled from the liftgate handle button and from the rear cargo area button. The integrated keyhead transmitter and instrument panel switch will still continue to operate the liftgate regardless of the position [...]

  • Page 146

    T o power close the liftgate with the rear cargo area control button: Press and release the control on the left rear quarter panel to close the liftgate. Note: The rear cargo area control button is disabled when the liftgate is latched. W ARNING: Keep clear of the liftgate when activating the rear switch. Note: The liftgate movement direction can b[...]

  • Page 147

    • the liftgate is manually closed and left ajar (unlatched) T o reset the power liftgate: 1. Disconnect the battery for 20 seconds then, reconnect the battery . 2. Manually close and fully latch the liftgate. 3. Power open the liftgate by using the remote entry transmitter , or the instrument panel control button. Note: If the power liftgate syst[...]

  • Page 148

    CARGO AREA FEATURES Cargo net (if equipped) The cargo pouch net secures lightweight objects in the cargo area. Attach the net to the anchors provided. Do not put more than 50 lb (22 kg) in the net. W ARNING: The cargo net is not designed to restrain objects during a collision or heavy braking. Cargo shade (if equipped) If your vehicle has a cargo s[...]

  • Page 149

    W ARNING: Ensure that the posts are properly latched in mounting features. The cover may cause injury in a sudden stop or accident if it is not securely installed. W ARNING: Do not place any objects on the cargo area shade. They may obstruct your vision or strike occupants of vehicle in the case of a sudden stop or collision. Driver Controls 149 20[...]

  • Page 150

    KEYS Y our vehicle is equipped with two Intelligent Access keys which operate the power locks and the remote entry system. The IA key must be inside the vehicle in order to activate the push button start system. The IA key also contains a removable mechanical key blade that can be used to unlock the driver door . T o release the mechanical key blad[...]

  • Page 151

    “Administrator key” or Admin key . The Admin key can be used to create a MyKey™, program optional MyKey™ settings, and disable the MyKey™ feature. When the MyKey™ feature is enabled the user can use System Check in the message center to see how many MyKeys™ and Admin keys are programmed to the vehicle, and how many total miles have be[...]

  • Page 152

    2. Press and release the RESET button. HOLD RESET TO CONFIRM MYKEY will be displayed. 3. Press and hold the RESET button for two seconds until MARK THIS AS RESTRICTED is displayed. 4. W ait until KEY RESTRICTED A T NEXT ST ART is displayed. MyKey™ is successfully programmed. Make sure you label it so you can distinguish it from the Admin keys. No[...]

  • Page 153

    3. Press and release the RESET button. HOLD RESET TO CONFIRM CLEAR is displayed. 4. Press and hold the RESET button for two seconds until ALL MYKEYS CLEARED is displayed. Check MyKey™ System Status The vehicle System Check will provide the status of the following MyKey™ parameters: • MYKEY MILES — This odometer only tracks mileage when a My[...]

  • Page 154

    Note: For all vehicles with remote start installed, it is possible to program all ’real’ keys as MyKeys™, in which case, you will need to use your remote start system to reset all MyKeys™ as Admin keys by doing the following: 1. Enter the vehicle, close all doors. 2. Remote start the vehicle using your remote start fob. 3. Follow steps 1-4 [...]

  • Page 155

    Condition Potential Causes Cannot disable MyKey™ • Key in the backup slot is a MyKey™ • No MyKeys™ are programmed to the vehicle. Refer to Create a MyKey™ section • V ehicle has been started using a remote start system that is programmed as MyKey™. Refer to Using MyKey™ with Remote Start Systems section. Lost the only Admin key ?[...]

  • Page 156

    POWER DOOR LOCKS • Press the control to unlock all doors. • Press the control to lock all doors. Smart unlocks The smart unlock feature is intended to prevent you from unintentionally locking your IA key inside your vehicle’ s passenger compartment. When you lock your vehicle using the driver or passenger power door lock control (with the doo[...]

  • Page 157

    Autolock feature The autolock feature will lock all the doors when: • all the doors are closed, • the ignition is on, • you shift into any gear putting the vehicle in motion, and • the vehicle attains a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h). The autolock feature repeats when: • any door is opened then closed while the ignition is on and the[...]

  • Page 158

    6. T o enable/disable the autolock feature, press the unlock control, then press the lock control. The horn will chirp once if autolock was deactivated or twice (one short and one long chirp) if autolock was activated. 7. T urn the ignition off. The horn will chirp once to confirm the procedure is complete. Keyless entry keypad autolock enable/disa[...]

  • Page 159

    Deactivating/activating autounlock feature Y our vehicle comes with the autounlock features activated; there are four methods to enable/disable this feature: • Through your authorized dealer , • by using a power door unlock/lock sequence, • using a keypad procedure, or • by using the instrument cluster message center . Refer to Message cent[...]

  • Page 160

    Keyless entry keypad autounlock enable/disable procedure 1. T urn the ignition off. 2. Close all the doors. 3. Enter factory–set 5–digit entry code. 4. Press and hold the 3 • 4. While holding the 3 • 4, press and release the 7 • 8. While still holding the 3 • 4, press and release the 7 • 8a second time. 5. Release the 3 • 4. The use[...]

  • Page 161

    REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM The Intelligent Access keys (IA key) comply with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operat[...]

  • Page 162

    Intelligent Access W ARNING: Radio waves from the Intelligent Access system transmitters in the vehicle may affect certain implanted medical devices such as pacemakers or cardiac defibrillators. People having such implanted medical devices should ask the medical device manufacturer or their physician whether the Intelligent Access system may affect[...]

  • Page 163

    Unlocking the doors/two stage unlock 1. Press and release to unlock the driver’ s door . Note: The interior lamps and parking lamps will illuminate. 2. Press and release again within three seconds to unlock all the doors. The remote entry system activates the illuminated entry feature; this feature turns on the lamps for 25 seconds or until the i[...]

  • Page 164

    W ARNING: Make sure the liftgate is closed to prevent exhaust fumes from being drawn into the vehicle. This will also prevent passengers and cargo from falling out. If you must drive with the liftgate open, keep the vents open so outside air comes into the vehicle. Car finder Press twice within three seconds. The horn will chirp and the turn lamps [...]

  • Page 165

    3. W ithin three seconds press the . 4. A tone will be heard when the transmitter programming is complete. 5. Press the . 6. Repeat this procedure for memory 2 and another transmitter if desired. Deprogramming memory feature from Transmitter T o deactivate this feature: 1. Press and hold either the 1 or 2 control on the driver’ s door for five se[...]

  • Page 166

    2. Remove the old battery . Note: Please refer to local regulations when disposing of transmitter batteries. 3. Insert the new battery . Refer to the instructions inside the IA key for the correct orientation of the battery . Press the battery down to ensure that the battery is fully seated in the battery housing cavity . 4. Snap the battery cover [...]

  • Page 167

    The lights will not turn off if: • they have been turned on with the dimmer control, or • any door is open. Illuminated exit • When all vehicle doors are closed, the ignition is turned off , the interior dome lamps, parking lamps and puddle lamps (if equipped) will illuminate. The lights will turn off if all the doors remain closed and • 25[...]

  • Page 168

    SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM The keypad, located near the driver’ s window , is invisible until touched and then it lights up so you can see and touch the appropriate buttons. Note: If you enter your entry code too fast on the keypad, the unlock function may not work. Re-enter your entry code more slowly . Y ou can use the keyless entry key[...]

  • Page 169

    Note: T ouching 5 • 6 ,7 • 8 ,o r9 • 0 keypad numbers as a sixth digit will not recall a driver memory setting. Note: The factory-set code cannot be associated with a memory setting. 5. The doors will lock then unlock to confirm that your personal entry code has been programmed to the module. T ips: • Do not set a code that uses five of the[...]

  • Page 170

    Note: If the Intelligent Access Key is within 3 feet (1 meter) of the driver door , your keyless entry keypad code will still function the same way , but the driver’ s door will also unlock with each keypad button press. T o lock all doors, press and hold the 7 • 8 and the 9 • 0 at the same time (with the driver’ s door closed) for one seco[...]

  • Page 171

    Automatic disarming The vehicle is disarmed immediately after the ignition is turned on. Replacement Intelligent Access Keys Note: Y our vehicle comes equipped with two Intelligent Access Keys. The Intelligent Access Key functions as both a programmed key that operates the driver door lock, activates Intelligent Access with Push Button Start system[...]

  • Page 172

    2. Press the driver or passenger power door unlock control three times. 3. Press and release the brake pedal one time. 4. Press the driver or passenger power door lock control three times. 5. Press and release the brake pedal one time. The indicator on the Start/Stop button should begin to rapidly flash, indicating that programming mode has been en[...]

  • Page 173

    When you press the lock control twice within three seconds on your transmitter , the horn will chirp once to let you know that all doors, the hood and the liftgate are closed. If any of these are not closed, the horn will chirp twice to warn you that a door , the hood or the liftgate is still open. • Press the driver or passenger power door lock [...]

  • Page 174

    • T urn ignition on. • Press the control on the transmitter . This will only shut off the horn and parking lamps when the alarm is sounding. The alarm system will still be armed. Pressing the power door unlock control within the 20 second prearmed mode will return the vehicle to a disarmed state. Triggering the anti-theft system The armed syste[...]

  • Page 175

    SEATING W ARNING: Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat’ s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. W ARNING: Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk of injury in a collision or sudden stop. W ARNING: Before returning the seatback to its original position[...]

  • Page 176

    First-row adjustable head restraints Y our vehicle is equipped with front row outboard head restraints that are vertically adjustable. The adjustable head restraints consist of: • a trimmed energy absorbing foam and structure (1), • two steel stems (2), • a guide sleeve adjust/release button (3), • and a guide sleeve unlock/remove button (4[...]

  • Page 177

    Properly adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head restraint is even with the top of your head and positioned as close as possible to the back of your head. For occupants of extremely tall stature, adjust the head restraint to its full up position. T o remove the adjustable head restraint, do the following: 1. Pull up the head restraint[...]

  • Page 178

    Adjusting the front power seat T en-way power seats Move the front of the control up or down to tilt the seat cushion. Move the rear of the control up or down to raise or lower the seat cushion. Move the control in the directions shown to move the seat forward or backward. Press the control to recline the seatback forward or rearward. Seating and S[...]

  • Page 179

    Using the two-way power lumbar support (if equipped) The power lumbar control is located on the outboard side of the seat. Press the forward side of the control to adjust firmness. Press the rearward side of the control to adjust softness. T welve-way power seat The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion. Press the front portio[...]

  • Page 180

    Using the four-way power lumbar support (if equipped) The lumbar control is located on the side of the seat cushion. Press the front of the control to adjust firmness. Press the rear of the control to adjust softness. Press the top of the control to raise the height of the lumbar support. Press the bottom of the control to lower the height of the l[...]

  • Page 181

    The heated seats will turn off after 15 minutes. If the engine falls below 350 RPMs while the heated seats are on, the feature will turn itself off and will need to be reactivated. Cooled seats The cooled seats will only function when the engine is running. T o operate the cooled seats: Press once to activate the high cool setting (three indicator [...]

  • Page 182

    T o install the filter: • Position the filter in it’ s housing making sure that the far forward end is all the way up in the housing then push in on the center of the outside edge of the filter and rotate up into the housing until it clips into position. Memory seat/power mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped)/steering column This system allow[...]

  • Page 183

    Easy access/easy out feature This feature automatically moves the driver’ s seat rearward 2 in (5 cm) when: • the transmission is in N (Neutral) or P (Park) • the ignition is turned off The seat will move to the original position when: • the transmission is in N (Neutral) or P (Park) • the ignition is put in accessory mode The easy entry [...]

  • Page 184

    T o remove the non-adjustable head restraint, do the following: 1. Simultaneously press and hold both unlock/remove buttons, then pull up on the head restraint. T o reinstall the non-adjustable head restraint, do the following: 1. Insert the two stems into the guide sleeve collars. 2. Push the head restraint down until it locks. Seven-passenger sec[...]

  • Page 185

    T o remove the non-adjustable head restraint, do the following: 1. Press and hold the unlock/remove button, then pull up on the head restraint. T o reinstall the non-adjustable head restraint, do the following: 1. Insert the two stems into the guide sleeve collars. 2. Push the head restraint down until it locks. Adjustable second row center head re[...]

  • Page 186

    T o adjust the head restraint, do the following: 1. Raise the head restraint by pulling up on the head restraint. 2. Lower the head restraint by pressing and holding the guide sleeve adjust/release button and pushing down on the head restraint. Properly adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head restraint is even with the top of your hea[...]

  • Page 187

    T o reinstall the adjustable head restraint, do the following: 1. Insert the two stems into the guide sleeve collars. 2. Push the head restraint down until it locks. Properly adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head restraint is even with the top of your head and positioned as close as possible to the back of your head. For occupants o[...]

  • Page 188

    Using the second-row power lumbar support (six-passenger vehicles only) The power lumbar control is located on the outboard side of the seat. Press the forward side of the control to adjust firmness. Press the rearward side of the control to adjust softness. Accessing the third row seats Fold and tumble the second row seat to access the third row .[...]

  • Page 189

    The seatback will fold flat. 2. Lift the handle all the way up until the seat releases from the floor . Rotate the seat forward to allow access to the third row . 3. T o return the seatback to the floor from tumbled position, rotate the seat down until you hear it latching to the floor . Seating and Safety Restraints 189 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide[...]

  • Page 190

    4. T o return the seatback to the upright position • Lift the seatback toward the rear of the vehicle, and • Rotate the seatback until you hear a click, locking it in the upright position. Note: The seatback will not raise if the rear latch hooks are not properly engaged to the floor striker . If the seatback does not raise, then repeat steps 3[...]

  • Page 191

    2. Pull on the strap located on the back of the second row seat. This will fold the seatback forward. Pull the strap a second time to tumble the seat forward, allowing easy exit from the 3rd row seat. 3. T o return the seatback to the floor from tumbled position, rotate the seat down until you hear it latching to the floor . 4. T o return the seatb[...]

  • Page 192

    Ensure that the rear latch hooks are properly engaged with the floor striker . Note : Ensure that the seat and seatback are latched securely in position. Keep floor area free of objects that would prevent proper seat engagement. W ARNING: Do not adjust or release the seat floor latch while vehicle is in motion. Do not operate the vehicle with seats[...]

  • Page 193

    cooled seats. For instructions on how to use refer to Front-row heated and cooled seats earlier in this chapter . Second-row climate controlled seats air filter replacement The climate controlled seat system includes air filters that must be replaced periodically . Refer to the scheduled maintenance information for more information. There is an air[...]

  • Page 194

    Note: Do not use the third row seatback as a load floor when the seatback is folded. Note: In order to allow the seat to latch in the stowed position, do not stow objects under the seat before stowing. Unstowing the third row seat Note: Ensure that there are no objects such as books, purses or brief cases on the load floor before unstowing the seat[...]

  • Page 195

    W ARNING: Ensure the seat is latched to vehicle floor by pushing/pulling on seat. If not latched, the seat may cause injury during a sudden stop. Third row power seats (if equipped) The Third Row Seat features a power one-touch operation that allows you to adjust the Left, Right, or Both seats into a NORMAL, STOW , FOLD, or T AILGA TE position with[...]

  • Page 196

    Press the seat selection button (4) to select either right-hand seat, the left-hand seat or both. First select the seat you would like to adjust, then select one of the following: • Press the NORMAL button (1) to return the seat to the normal seating position. • Press the STOW button (2) to stow the seat into the tub floor . • Press the FOLD [...]

  • Page 197

    W ARNING: Do not drive the vehicle when the third row seat is rotated backwards. During a sudden stop, the safety belts are not functional in this position, and during a sudden stop, the third row seat can rapidly tip back to the forward position, all of which may result in serious injury . Closing the liftgate W ARNING: T o avoid injury to third r[...]

  • Page 198

    • The electrical wiring for the airbags, crash sensor(s), safety belt pretensioners, front safety belt usage sensors, driver seat position sensor , front passenger sensing system, and indicator lights. How does the Personal Safety System™ work? The Personal Safety System™ can adapt the deployment strategy of your vehicle’ s safety devices a[...]

  • Page 199

    Front passenger sensing system For airbags to do their job they must inflate with great force, and this force can pose a potentially deadly risk to occupants that are very close to the airbag when it begins to inflate. For some occupants, this occurs because they are initially sitting very close to the airbag. For other occupants, this occurs when [...]

  • Page 200

    limiting the load on the occupant. Refer to Energy management feature- front outboard section in this chapter . Determining if the Personal Safety System™ is operational The Personal Safety System 威 uses a warning light in the instrument cluster or a back-up tone to indicate the condition of the system. Refer to the W arning lights and chimes s[...]

  • Page 201

    W ARNING: All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver , should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is provided. W ARNING: It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously[...]

  • Page 202

    2. T o unfasten, press the release button and remove the tongue from the buckle. All restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts. While you are fastened in the safety belt, the combination lap/shoulder belt adjusts to your movement. However , if you brake hard, turn hard, or if your vehicle receives an impact of 5 mph (8 km/h) [...]

  • Page 203

    Energy management feature — front outboard • This vehicle has a safety belt system with an energy management feature at the front seats to help further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a head-on collision. • The energy management feature has a retractor assembly that is designed to extend the safety belt webbing in a controlled manne[...]

  • Page 204

    How to use the automatic locking mode • Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. • Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is pulled out. • Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking mode. How to disengage the a[...]

  • Page 205

    Front safety belt height adjustment Y our vehicle has safety belt height adjustments at the front outboard seating positions. Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder . T o adjust the shoulder belt height, squeeze and hold the buttons on the side and slide the height adjuster up or down. Release th[...]

  • Page 206

    W ARNING: Do not use extensions to change the fit of the shoulder belt across the torso. Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The safety belt warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster and a chime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts. Conditions of operation If... Then... The driver’ s safety belt is not b[...]

  • Page 207

    Both the driver’ s and passenger’ s safety belt usages are monitored and either may activate the Belt-Minder 威 feature. The warnings are the same for the driver and the front passenger . If the Belt-Minder 威 warnings have expired (warnings for approximately five minutes) for one occupant (driver or front passenger), the other occupant can s[...]

  • Page 208

    The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts (All statistics based on U.S. data): Reasons given... Consider ... “Crashes are rare events” 36700 crashes occur every day . The more we drive, the more we are exposed to “rare” events, even for good drivers. 1i n4o fu sw i l lb e seriously injured in a crash during our[...]

  • Page 209

    Reasons given... Consider ... “I have an airbag” Airbags offer greater protection when used with safety belts. Frontal airbags are not designed to inflate in rear and side crashes or rollovers. “I’d rather be thrown clear” Not a good idea. People who are ejected are 40 times more likely to DIE. Safety belts help prevent ejection, WE CAN?[...]

  • Page 210

    W ARNING: While the design allows you to deactivate your Belt-Minder 威 , this system is designed to improve your chances of being safely belted and surviving an accident. W e recommend you leave the Belt-Minder 威 system activated for yourself and others who may use the vehicle. T o reduce the risk of injury , do not deactivate/activate the Belt[...]

  • Page 211

    AIRBAG SUPPLEMENT AL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) The airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is designed to work in conjunction with the safety belts to help protect the driver and front outboard passenger from certain upper body injuries. The term “supplemental restraint” means the airbags are intended as a supplement to the safety belts. Airbag[...]

  • Page 212

    W ARNING: Do not place any object between an occupant and an airbag or near any other airbag covering. The airbag may not inflate properly and might force an object into that person causing severe injury or death. The instrument panel grab handle should never be used for storage. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear at all times. W AR[...]

  • Page 213

    W ARNING: Modifying or adding equipment to the front end of the vehicle (including frame, bumper , front end body structure and tow hooks) may affect the performance of the airbag system, increasing the risk of injury . Do not modify the front end of the vehicle. Children and airbags Children must always be properly restrained. Accident statistics [...]

  • Page 214

    frontal and near -frontal collisions, not rollover , side-impact, or rear -impacts unless the collision causes sufficient longitudinal deceleration. The airbags inflate and deflate rapidly upon activation. After airbag deployment, it is normal to notice a smoke-like, powdery residue or smell the burnt propellant. This may consist of cornstarch, tal[...]

  • Page 215

    • one or more impact and safing sensors. • driver and front passenger safety belt pretensioner • a readiness light and tone. • diagnostic module. • the electrical wiring which connects the components. • Front passenger sensing system. Refer to Front passenger sensing system later in this chapter . • “Passenger airbag off” or “pa[...]

  • Page 216

    When the passenger airbag off light is illuminated, the passenger side airbag may be disabled to avoid the risk of airbag deployment injuries. The front passenger sensing system uses a ⬙ passenger airbag off ⬙ or ⬙ pass airbag off ⬙ indicator which will illuminate and stay lit to remind you that the front passenger frontal airbag is disable[...]

  • Page 217

    • If the indicator lamp remains lit even after this, the person should be advised to ride in the rear seat. Occupant Pass Airbag Off Indicator Light Passenger Airbag Empty seat Unlit Disabled Small child in child safety seat or booster Lit Disabled Small child with safety belt buckled or unbuckled Lit Disabled Adult Unlit Enabled W ARNING: Even w[...]

  • Page 218

    Objects Pass Airbag Off Indicator Light Passenger Airbag Small (i.e. three-ring binder , small purse, bottled water) Unlit Disabled Medium (i.e. heavy briefcase, fully packed luggage) Lit Disabled Empty seat, or small to medium object with safety belt buckled Lit Disabled If you think that the status of the passenger airbag off indicator lamp is in[...]

  • Page 219

    In case there is a problem with the front passenger sensing system, the airbag readiness lamp in the instrument cluster will stay lit. If the airbag readiness lamp is lit, do the following: The driver and/or adult passengers should check for any objects that may be lodged underneath the front passenger seat or cargo interfering with the seat. If ob[...]

  • Page 220

    A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following: • The readiness light (same light for front and side airbag system) will either flash or stay lit. • The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is turned on. • A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeat periodically until[...]

  • Page 221

    How does the side airbag system work? The design and development of the side airbag system included recommended testing procedures that were developed by a group of automotive safety experts known as the Side Airbag T echnical W orking Group. These recommended testing procedures help reduce the risk of injuries related to the deployment of side air[...]

  • Page 222

    W ARNING: Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do not touch them after inflation. W ARNING: If the side airbag has deployed, the airbag will not function again. The side airbag system (including the seat) must be inspected and serviced by an authorized dealer . If the airbag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase t[...]

  • Page 223

    W ARNING: All occupants of the vehicle including the driver should always wear their safety belts even when an airbag SRS and Safety Canopy 威 System is provided. W ARNING: T o reduce risk of injury , do not obstruct or place objects in the deployment path of the inflatable Safety Canopy 威 . How does the Safety Canopy 姞 system work? The design[...]

  • Page 224

    Children 12 years old and under should always be properly restrained in the second or third row seats. The Safety Canopy 威 will not interfere with children restrained using a properly installed child or booster seat because it is designed to inflate downward from the headliner above the doors along the side window opening. The Safety Canopy 威 s[...]

  • Page 225

    Any difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following: • The readiness airbag light (same light as for front airbag system) will either flash or stay lit. • The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is turned on. • A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeat periodically un[...]

  • Page 226

    W ARNING: All children are shaped differently . The Recommendations for Safety Restraints are based on probable child height, age and weight thresholds from NHTSA and other safety organizations or are the minimum requirements of law . Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety T echnician (CPST) and consult your pediatri[...]

  • Page 227

    Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children Child size, height, weight, or age Recommended restraint type Larger children Children who have outgrown or no longer properly fit in a belt-positioning booster seat (generally children who are at least 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 meters) tall or greater than 80 lb (36 kg) or 100 lb (45 kg) if recommende[...]

  • Page 228

    Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children Restraint T ype Child W eight Use any attachment method as indicated below by “X” LA TCH (lower anchors and top tether anchor) LA TCH (lower anchors only) Safety belt and top tether anchor Safety belt and LA TCH (lower anchors and top tether anchor) Safety belt only Rear facing [...]

  • Page 229

    W ARNING: Always carefully follow the instructions and warnings provided by the manufacturer of any child restraint to determine if the restraint device is appropriate for your child’ s size, height, weight, or age. Follow the child restraint manufacturer’ s instructions and warnings provided for installation and use in conjunction with the ins[...]

  • Page 230

    training to ensure that all children ages 0 to 16 are properly restrained in the correct restraint system. Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety T echnician (CPST) and your pediatrician to make sure your seat is appropriate for your child and properly installed in the vehicle. T o locate a child seat fitting station[...]

  • Page 231

    Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. NEVER place a rear -facing child seat in front of an active airbag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the vehicle seat all the way back. Children 12 and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position whenever possible. If all children cannot be sea[...]

  • Page 232

    1. Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt. 2. Pull down on the shoulder belt and then grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together . 3. While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together , route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer’ s instructions. Be sure th[...]

  • Page 233

    4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) for that seating position until you hear a snap and feel the latch engage. Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pulling on it. 5. T o put the retractor in the automatic locking mode, grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull[...]

  • Page 234

    9. Attach the tether strap (if the child seat is equipped). Refer to Attaching child safety seats with tether straps later in this chapter . 10. Before placing the child in the seat, forcibly move the seat forward and back to make sure the seat is securely held in place. T o check this, grab the seat at the belt path and attempt to move it side to [...]

  • Page 235

    Y our vehicle has LA TCH lower anchors for child seat installation at the seating positions marked with the child seat symbol. The LA TCH anchors are located at the rear section of the rear seat between the cushion and seat back, below the locator symbols on the seatback. Follow the child seat manufacturer’ s instructions to properly install a ch[...]

  • Page 236

    W ARNING: Depending on where you secure a child restraint, and depending on the child restraint design, you may block access to certain safety belt buckle assemblies and/or LA TCH lower anchors, rendering those features potentially unusable. T o avoid risk of injury , occupants should only use seating positions where they are able to be properly re[...]

  • Page 237

    Combining safety belt and LA TCH lower anchors for attaching child safety seats When used in combination, either the safety belt or the LA TCH lower anchors may be attached first, provided a proper installation is achieved. Attach the tether strap afterward, if included with the child seat. Refer to Recommendations for attaching child safety restra[...]

  • Page 238

    Once the child safety seat has been installed, using either the safety belt, the lower anchors of the LA TCH system, or both, you can attach the top tether strap. Perform the following steps to attach a child safety seat to the tether anchor: 1. Route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the head restraint posts. For vehicles with [...]

  • Page 239

    • 3rd row Note : The cargo tie-downs at the rear edge of the floor are not tether anchors. 3. Clip the tether strap to the anchor as shown. If the tether strap is clipped incorrectly , the child safety seat may not be retained properly in the event of a collision. 4. T ighten the child safety seat tether strap according to the manufacturer’ s i[...]

  • Page 240

    Although the lap/shoulder belt will provide some protection, children who have outgrown a typical child seat are still too small for lap/shoulder belts to fit properly , and wearing an improperly fitted vehicle safety belt could increase the risk of serious injury in a crash. T o improve the fit of both the lap and shoulder belt on children who hav[...]

  • Page 241

    T ypes of booster seats There are generally two types of belt-positioning booster seats: backless and high back. Always use booster seats in conjunction with the vehicle lap/shoulder belt. • Backless booster seats If your backless booster seat has a removable shield, remove the shield. If a vehicle seating position has a low seat back or no head [...]

  • Page 242

    Children and booster seats vary in size and shape. Choose a booster that keeps the lap belt low and snug across the hips, never up across the stomach, and lets you adjust the shoulder belt to cross the chest and rest snugly near the center of the shoulder . The drawings below compare the ideal fit (center) to a shoulder belt uncomfortably close to [...]

  • Page 243

    Follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer of the booster seat. W ARNING: Never place, or allow a child to place, the shoulder belt under a child’ s arm or behind the back because it reduces the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the risk of injury or death in a collision. Child restraint and safety belt maintena[...]

  • Page 244

    NOTICE TO CROSSOVER VEHICLE OWNERS Crossover vehicles handle differently than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that are encountered on streets, highways and off-road. Crossover vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under [...]

  • Page 245

    driving surfaces are relatively level, obstruction-free and otherwise similar to normal on-road driving conditions. Operating your vehicle under other than those conditions could subject the vehicle to excessive stress which might result in damage which is not covered under your warranty . For A WD vehicles, a spare tire of a different size other t[...]

  • Page 246

    INFORMA TION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING T ire Quality Grades apply to new pneumatic passenger car tires. The Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: • T readwear 200 T raction AA T emperature A These T ire Quality Grades are determined by standards th[...]

  • Page 247

    W ARNING: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics. T emperature A B C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C, representing the tire’ s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to [...]

  • Page 248

    • Extra load: A class of P-metric or Metric tires designed to carry a heavier maximum load at 41 psi [43 psi (2.9 bar) for Metric tires]. Increasing the inflation pressure beyond this pressure will not increase the tire’ s load carrying capability . • kPa: Kilopascal, a metric unit of air pressure. • PSI: Pounds per square inch, a standard [...]

  • Page 249

    W ARNING: Under -inflation is the most common cause of tire failures and may result in severe tire cracking, tread separation or ⬙ blowout ⬙ , with unexpected loss of vehicle control and increased risk of injury . Under -inflation increases sidewall flexing and rolling resistance, resulting in heat buildup and internal damage to the tire. It al[...]

  • Page 250

    Note: If you have to drive a distance to get air for your tire(s), check and record the tire pressure first and add the appropriate air pressure when you get to the pump. It is normal for tires to heat up and the air pressure inside to go up as you drive. 2. Remove the cap from the valve on one tire, then firmly press the tire gauge onto the valve [...]

  • Page 251

    Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can cause tires to wear abnormally . Inspect all your tires, including the spare, frequently , and replace them if one or more of the following conditions exist: Tire wear When the tread is worn down to 1/16th of an inch (2 mm), tires must be replaced to help prevent your vehicle from skidding and hydropla[...]

  • Page 252

    U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN) Both U.S. and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also provides a U.S. DOT T ire Identification Number for safety standard certification[...]

  • Page 253

    W ARNING: When mounting replacement tires and wheels, you should not exceed the maximum pressure indicated on the sidewall of the tire to set the beads without additional precautions listed below . If the beads do not seat at the maximum pressure indicated, re-lubricate and try again. When inflating the tire for mounting pressures up to 20 psi (1.3[...]

  • Page 254

    • Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against a curb when parking W ARNING: If your vehicle is stuck in snow , mud, sand, etc., do not rapidly spin the tires; spinning the tires can tear the tire and cause an explosion. A tire can explode in as little as three to five seconds. W ARNING: Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph (56 km/h). The tires[...]

  • Page 255

    • Front-wheel drive (FWD) vehicles (front tires at top of diagram) • Rear -wheel drive (RWD) vehicles/Four -wheel drive (4WD)/All-wheel drive (A WD) vehicles (front tires at top of diagram) Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating the tires. Note: If your tires show uneven wear ask an authorized dealer to check for and correct[...]

  • Page 256

    Information on “P” type tires P215/65R15 95H is an example of a tire size, load index and speed rating. The definitions of these items are listed below . (Note that the tire size, load index and speed rating for your vehicle may be different from this example.) 1. P: Indicates a tire, designated by the T ire and Rim Association (T&RA), that[...]

  • Page 257

    Note: Y ou may not find this information on all tires because it is not required by federal law . Letter rating Speed rating - mph (km/h) M 81 mph (130 km/h) N 87 mph (140 km/h) Q 99 mph (159 km/h) R 106 mph (171 km/h) S 112 mph (180 km/h) T 118 mph (190 km/h) U 124 mph (200 km/h) H 130 mph (210 km/h) V 149 mph (240 km/h) W 168 mph (270 km/h) Y 186[...]

  • Page 258

    11. Maximum Load: Indicates the maximum load in kilograms and pounds that can be carried by the tire. Refer to the Safety Compliance Certification Label, which is located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’ s door , for the correct tire pressure for your vehicle. 12. T readwear , T raction and T emperature Grades • T readwear: The treadw[...]

  • Page 259

    Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “L T” type tires “L T” type tires have some additional information beyond those of “P” type tires; these differences are described below . Note: T ire Quality Grades do not apply to this type of tire. 1. LT: Indicates a tire, designated by the T ire and Rim Association (T&RA)[...]

  • Page 260

    Information on “T” type tires “T” type tires have some additional information beyond those of “P” type tires; these differences are described below: T145/80D16 is an example of a tire size. Note: The temporary tire size for your vehicle may be different from this example. T ire Quality Grades do not apply to this type of tire. 1. T: Ind[...]

  • Page 261

    TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard[...]

  • Page 262

    The T ire Pressure Monitoring System complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. W ARNING: The[...]

  • Page 263

    When your temporary spare tire is installed When one of your road tires needs to be replaced with the temporary spare, the TPMS system will continue to identify an issue to remind you that the damaged road wheel/tire needs to be repaired and put back on your vehicle. T o restore the full functionality of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System, have th[...]

  • Page 264

    When you believe your system is not operating properly The main function of the T ire Pressure Monitoring System is to warn you when your tires need air . It can also warn you in the event the system is no longer capable of functioning as intended. Please refer to the following chart for information concerning your T ire Pressure Monitoring System:[...]

  • Page 265

    Low T ire Pressure W arning Light Possible cause Customer Action Required Flashing W arning Light Spare tire in use Y our temporary spare tire is in use. Repair the damaged road wheel and re-mount it on the vehicle to restore system functionality . For a description of how the system functions under these conditions, refer to When your temporary sp[...]

  • Page 266

    SNOW TIRES AND CABLES/CHAINS W ARNING: Snow tires must be the same size, load index, speed rating as those originally provided by Ford. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, which could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover , personal injury and dea[...]

  • Page 267

    capability , with or without a trailer . Properly loading your vehicle will provide maximum return of vehicle design performance. Before loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms for determining your vehicle’ s weight ratings, with or without a trailer , from the vehicle’ s T ire Label or Safety Compliance Certificatio[...]

  • Page 268

    Example only: Cargo W eight – includes all weight added to the Base Curb W eight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue load weight is also part of cargo weight. GA W (Gross Axle W eight) – is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) – including vehicle curb weight and all payload. Tires, Wheels and [...]

  • Page 269

    GA WR (Gross Axle W eight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear). These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’ s door . The total load on each axle must never exceed its GA WR. Note: For trailer towing information r[...]

  • Page 270

    • Example only: W ARNING: Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification Label vehicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of control and personal injury . Tires, Wheels and Loading 270 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd P[...]

  • Page 271

    GCW (Gross Combined W eight) – is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the weight of the fully loaded trailer . GCWR (Gross Combined W eight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer – including all cargo and passengers – that the vehicle can handle without risking damage. (Important: The towing [...]

  • Page 272

    Steps for determining the correct load limit: 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’ s placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers fr[...]

  • Page 273

    calculation would be: 635 kg - (2 x 99 kg) - (12 x 45 kg) = 635 - 198 - 540 = -103 kg. Y ou will need to reduce the load weight by at least 240 lb. (104 kg). If you remove 3-100 lb. (45 kg) cement bags, then the load calculation would be: 1,400 - (2 x 220) - (9 x 100) = 1,400 - 440 - 900 = 60 lb. Now you have the load capacity to transport the ceme[...]

  • Page 274

    FWD GCWR (Gross Combined W eight Rating)/T railer W eight Class Maximum GCWR - lb (kg) T railer weight - lb (kg) T ongue load - lb (kg) Class I towing (standard) 6900 (3131) 2000 (907)* 200 (91) Class III towing (optional) 9450 (4288) 4500 (2042)* 450 (204) *For towing trailers up to 3500 lb (1588 kg), use a weight-carrying hitch and ball which uni[...]

  • Page 275

    EcoBoost A WD GCWR (Gross Combined W eight Rating)/T railer W eight Class Maximum GCWR - lb (kg) T railer weight range - lb (kg) T ongue load - lb (kg) Class I towing (standard) 7200 (3267) 2000 (907)* 200 (91) Class III towing (optional) 9750 (4424) 4500 (2042)* 450 (204) *For towing trailers up to 4500 lb (2042 kg), use a weight-carrying hitch an[...]

  • Page 276

    3. Attach the trailer to the vehicle and adjust the hitch equalizers so that the front bumper height is within 1 ⁄ 2 in. (13 mm) of the reference point. After proper adjustment, the rear bumper should be no higher than in Step 2. W ARNING: Do not adjust a weight-distributing hitch to any position where the rear bumper of the vehicle is higher tha[...]

  • Page 277

    Trailer brake controller connector (if equipped) The trailer brake controller connector is located under the instrument panel above the brake pedal. T railer lamps T railer lamps are required on most towed vehicles. Make sure all running lights, brake lights, turn signals and hazard lights are working. Do not connect trailer lamps directly to your [...]

  • Page 278

    on transmission operation and gear positions, see Automatic transmission operation in the Driving chapter . • Anticipate stops and brake gradually . Servicing after towing If you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehicle will require more frequent service intervals. Refer to your scheduled maintenance information for more information. T rail[...]

  • Page 279

    All-wheel drive (A WD) vehicles: T ow your A WD vehicle with all four wheels on the ground or with all four wheels off the ground using a vehicle transport trailer . Do not tow your A WD vehicle with the front wheels off the ground (by using a tow dolly) and the rear wheels on the ground; this will cause damage to your A WD system. If you are using[...]

  • Page 280

    STARTING Ignition modes 1. Off — This position shuts the engine and all electrical accessories off. Press and release the ST ART/STOP button without applying the brake pedal when your vehicle is in accessory or on modes or when the engine is running. Note: When the vehicle is in motion, a single press and release of the ST ART/STOP button will no[...]

  • Page 281

    W ARNING: Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce very high temperatures in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other damage. W ARNING: Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry ground cover . The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire. W [...]

  • Page 282

    • Make sure the gearshift lever is in P (Park). Push button start system Y our vehicle is equipped with the push button start system, you can start your vehicle by pressing the start button in combination with the brake pedal. The start button is located on the instrument panel to the right of the steering wheel. Note: T o start your vehicle, you[...]

  • Page 283

    There may be areas inside your vehicle where the IA key is not detected. If the message NO KEY DETECTED appears on your message center when you press the ST ART/STOP button, it may be necessary to move your IA key to another area within the vehicle. The IA key may not be detected near the roof (between the driver or passenger sunvisor and the roof,[...]

  • Page 284

    Switching the V ehicle Off when not in Park: It is recommended that you shift into the P (Park) position before switching your vehicle off. If you switch your vehicle off with the shifter in any position other than P (Park), the message SHIFT TO P ARK will be displayed in the message center . If the vehicle is left in this state, your key in igniti[...]

  • Page 285

    source. The block heater system is most effective when outdoor temperatures reach below 0°F (-18°C). W ARNING: Failure to follow engine block heater instructions could result in property damage or physical injury . W ARNING: T o reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not use your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater)[...]

  • Page 286

    become very hot and may result in an electrical shock or fire. Be sure to check for heat anywhere in the electrical hookup once the system has been operating for approximately a half hour . • Finally , have the engine block heater system checked during your fall tune-up to be sure it’ s in good working order . How to use the engine block heater[...]

  • Page 287

    Using ABS When hard braking is required, apply continuous force on the brake pedal; do not pump the brake pedal since this will reduce the effectiveness of the ABS and will increase your vehicle’ s stopping distance. The ABS will be activated immediately , allowing you to retain steering control during hard braking and on slippery surfaces. Howev[...]

  • Page 288

    The parking brake is not recommended to stop a moving vehicle. However , if the normal brakes fail, the parking brake can be used to stop your vehicle in an emergency . Since the parking brake applies only the rear brakes, the vehicle’ s stopping distance will increase greatly and the handling of your vehicle will be adversely affected. Press the[...]

  • Page 289

    W ARNING: Remember that even advanced technology cannot defy the laws of physics. It’ s always possible to lose control of a vehicle due to inappropriate driver input for the conditions. Aggressive driving on any road condition can cause you to lose control of your vehicle increasing the risk of personal injury or property damage. Activation of t[...]

  • Page 290

    “sliding car off” icon in the instrument cluster will illuminate temporarily during start-up as part of a normal system self-check. The “sliding car” icon may illuminate (flash) during certain driving situations which cause the AdvanceT rac 威 with RSC 威 system to operate. If the “sliding car” icon illuminates steadily , have the sys[...]

  • Page 291

    If the TCS is activated excessively in a short period of time, the braking portion of the system may become temporarily disabled to allow the brakes to cool down. In this situation, TCS will use only engine power reduction or transfer to help control the wheels from over -spinning. When the brakes have cooled down, the system will regain all featur[...]

  • Page 292

    Certain adverse driving maneuvers may activate the RSC 威 system, which include: • Emergency lane-change • T aking a turn too fast • Quick maneuvering to avoid an accident, pedestrian or obstacle Switching off T raction Control If the vehicle is stuck in snow , mud or sand, and seems to lose engine power , switching off the traction Control [...]

  • Page 293

    AdvanceT rac 威 Features Control switch functions Mode “Sliding car off” icon Message center dis- play ESC/ RSC TCS Default at start-up System Initial- ization T urns on during bulb check Nothing dis- played En- abled Enabled Control switch pressed once mo- mentarily T raction Con- trol OFF On TRACTION CONTROL OFF En- abled Dis- abled Control [...]

  • Page 294

    During trailer sway control events the icon in the instrument cluster will flash momentarily . The cluster message center will also display TRAILER SW A Y REDUCE SPEED . In some cases when trailer sway is detected, the vehicle speed is too high and may be at or above a speed at which trailer sway will grow continuously . This may cause the system t[...]

  • Page 295

    W ARNING: The EPS system has diagnostics checks that continuously monitor the EPS system to ensure proper operation of the electronic system. When an electronic error is detected, the message POWER STEERING ASSIST F AUL T will be displayed in the message center . If this happens, stop the vehicle in a safe place, and turn off the engine. After at l[...]

  • Page 296

    • uneven tire wear • loose or worn suspension components • loose or worn steering components • improper vehicle alignment A high crown in the road or high crosswinds may also make the steering seem to wander/pull. BRAKE-SHIFT INTERLOCK This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents the gearshift lever from being[...]

  • Page 297

    transmission operation. Additionally , whenever the battery is disconnected or a new battery installed, the strategy must be relearned. Understanding the gearshift positions of the 6–speed automatic transmission Y our vehicle has been designed to improve fuel economy by reducing fuel usage while coasting or decelerating. When you take your foot o[...]

  • Page 298

    M (Manual) with Grade Assist Initially , moving the lever to M (Manual) activates grade assist and cancels overdrive. Grade Assist: • Provides additional grade (engine) braking and extends lower gear operation on uphill climbs for hilly terrain or mountainous areas. • Provides additional engine braking through the automatic transmission shift s[...]

  • Page 299

    Understanding your SelectShift Automatic™ T ransmission (SST) This vehicle is equipped with a SelectShift Automatic™ transmission (SST) gearshift lever . SST is an automatic transmission with the ability for the driver to change gears up or down (without a clutch) as desired. By moving the gearshift lever from drive position D (Drive) to M (Man[...]

  • Page 300

    The instrument cluster will show the current selected gear you are in. In order to prevent the engine from running at too low an RPM, which may cause it to stall, the SST will automatically make some downshifts even if it has determined that you have not downshifted in time. Although the SST will make some downshifts for you, it will still allow yo[...]

  • Page 301

    W ARNING: Certain add-on devices such as large trailer hitches, bike or surfboard racks and any device that may block the normal detection zone of the RSS system may create false beeps. The RSS detects obstacles up to six feet (two meters) from the rear bumper with a decreased coverage area at the outer corners of the bumper , (refer to the figures[...]

  • Page 302

    REARVIEW CAMERA SYSTEM The rearview camera system, located on the liftgate, provides a video image, which appears on the navigation system screen, of the area behind the vehicle. It adds assistance to the driver while reversing or reverse parking the vehicle. T o use the camera system, place the transmission in R (Reverse); an image will display on[...]

  • Page 303

    When towing, the camera system will only see what is being towed behind the vehicle; this might not provide adequate coverage as it usually provides in normal operation and some objects might not be seen. The camera lens for the camera is located on the liftgate. Keep the lens clean so the video image remains clear and undistorted. Clean the lens w[...]

  • Page 304

    COLLISION W ARNING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The collision warning with brake support, is designed to alert the driver of certain collision risks with a red warning light located above the dashboard and an audible warning chime. The brake support assists the driver in reducing the collision speed, by pre-charging the brakes. W ARNING: This system is des[...]

  • Page 305

    Collision W arning System Limitations Due to the nature of radar technology , there may be certain instances where vehicles will not provide a collision warning. These include: • Stationary or slow moving vehicles below 6 mph (10 km/h). • Pedestrians or objects in the roadway . • Oncoming vehicles in the same lane. • Severe weather conditio[...]

  • Page 306

    Cause Action The surface of the radar in the grille is dirty or obstructed in some way Clean the grille surface in front of the radar or remove the object causing the obstruction The surface of the radar in the grille is clean but the message remains in the display W ait a short time. It may take several minutes for the radar to detect that it is n[...]

  • Page 307

    W ARNING: This system is designed to be a supplementary park aid. It may not work in all conditions and is not intended to replace the driver’ s attention and judgment. The driver is responsible for avoiding hazards and maintaining a safe distance and speed, even when the AP A is in use. Conditions in which the system may not work: • Something [...]

  • Page 308

    until the message center displays SP ACE FOUND STOP followed by a chime. When you stop the vehicle in position to begin parking, the message center displays REMOVE HANDS PUT IN REVERSE. The driver should always come to a complete stop before changing gears. Automatic Steering into Parking Space Automatic steering is activated when you stop the vehi[...]

  • Page 309

    by a chime. The system may offer subsequent backward and forward maneuvers before proceeding to the finish phase. AP A Finished When Active Park Assist has completed the automated steering, the message center displays ACTIVE P ARK FINISHED followed by a chime. The driver is responsible to assess and correct as necessary the final parking position a[...]

  • Page 310

    • A mini-spare tire is used T roubleshooting Why isn’ t APA searching for a parking space? • Y ou may have deactivated the AdvanceT rac 威 system. • One of the doors (except the driver’ s door) may not be securely closed. Why doesn’ t APA of fer a particular parking space? • Something may be contacting the front bumper or side sensor[...]

  • Page 311

    • The vehicle had a repair or alteration that is not authorized by the manufacturer . • One of the parked vehicles has a high altitude attachment (i.e. salt sprayer , snow plow , moving truck high bed, etc.) High altitude attachments may not be detected by the system. • The parking space length or parked objects position have changed after th[...]

  • Page 312

    Driving with blind spot mirrors Before a lane change, check the main mirror first, then check the blind spot mirror . If no vehicles are present in the blind spot mirror and the traffic in the adjacent lane is at a safe distance, signal that you are going to change lanes. Glance over your shoulder to verify traffic is clear , and carefully change l[...]

  • Page 313

    BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM (BLIS 姞 ) WITH CROSS T RAFFIC ALERT (CT A) (IF EQUIPPED) The BLIS 威 is a convenience feature that aids the driver in assessing whether a vehicle is within an area on either side of the vehicle extending rearward from the outside mirrors to approximately 10 feet (three meters) beyond the bumper . This area is referr[...]

  • Page 314

    The BLIS 威 will trigger the alert for vehicles that enter your blind zone from the rear or merge in to the blind zone from the side. V ehicles that you pass, or a vehicle that enters the blind zone from the front, will trigger the alert only after the vehicle is present in the blind zone for three seconds. Note: For vehicles that pass through the[...]

  • Page 315

    Cross traffic alert (CT A) system operation The CT A system warns the driver of approaching vehicles when R (Reverse) is selected and the vehicle is backing out of a front-in parking spot. It sounds a series of tones and flashes the BLIS 威 indicator found on the exterior mirror on the side of the approaching vehicle. Additionally , the message ce[...]

  • Page 316

    CT A coverage also decreases when parking at shallow angles (refer to figure for approximate zone coverage areas [sensor obstructed for vehicle on left] ). CT A detection limitations: Due to the nature of radar technology , there may be certain instances where vehicles entering and exiting the blind spot zones may not be detected. Below is a list o[...]

  • Page 317

    CT A and Reverse Sensing System (RSS) interaction CT A works along with the Reverse Sensing System (RSS) (if equipped). Become familiar with the warning tones of both systems. BLIS 威 and/or CT A on/off and disable operation The BLIS 威 and/or the CT A can be turned off via the message center . If either the BLIS 威 and/or the CT A is turned off[...]

  • Page 318

    W ARNING: Just prior to the system recognizing a blocked condition and alerting the driver , the number of missed objects will increase. T o help avoid injuries, NEVER use the BLIS 威 as a replacement for using the side and rear view mirrors and looking over your shoulder before changing lanes. BLIS 威 is not a replacement for careful driving and[...]

  • Page 319

    T railer tow false alerts When towing a trailer , the sensors may detect the trailer thus causing a false alert. It may be desirable to turn the BLIS 威 off if the false alerts become annoying. Day and night brightness The BLIS 威 and/or CT A alert will automatically dim when the headlamp switch is in P ARK, ON, or AUTO ON and night time darkness[...]

  • Page 320

    location and allow it to idle. The A WD OFF message will turn off when the system cools and normal A WD function returns. Note: Y our A WD vehicle is not intended for off-road use. The A WD feature gives your vehicle some limited off-road capabilities in which driving surfaces are relatively level, obstruction-free and otherwise similar to normal o[...]

  • Page 321

    If your vehicle gets stuck If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow it may be rocked out by shifting between forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts, in a steady pattern. Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear . If your vehicle is equipped with T raction Control™, it may be beneficial to disengage the T raction Control™ syste[...]

  • Page 322

    • If the vehicle goes from one type of surface to another (i.e., from concrete to gravel) there will be a change in the way the vehicle responds to a maneuver (steering, acceleration or braking). Again, avoid these abrupt inputs. A WD Systems (if equipped) A WD uses all four wheels to power the vehicle. This increases traction, enabling you to dr[...]

  • Page 323

    Driving through deep water may damage the engine or transmission. If the front or rear axle is submerged in water , the axle lubricant and PTU (Power T ransfer Unit) lubricant should be checked and changed if necessary . After driving through mud, clean off residue stuck to rotating driveshafts and tires. Excess mud stuck on tires and rotating driv[...]

  • Page 324

    Descend a hill in the same gear you would use to climb up the hill to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. Do not descend in neutral; instead, disengage overdrive or manually shift to a lower gear . When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you could lose control. The front wheels have to be turning in order to [...]

  • Page 325

    Maintenance and Modifications The suspension and steering systems on your vehicle have been designed and tested to provide predictable performance whether loaded or empty and durable load carrying capability . For this reason, Ford Motor Company strongly recommends that you do not make modifications such as adding or removing parts (such as lift ki[...]

  • Page 326

    ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Getting roadside assistance T o fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. This program is separate from the New V ehicle Limited W arranty . The service is available: • 24-hours, seven days a week • for the coverage period listed on the Roadside[...]

  • Page 327

    • towing of your disabled vehicle • emergency travel expense reimbursement • travel planning benefits In Canada, for uninterrupted Roadside Assistance coverage, you may purchase extended coverage prior to your Basic W arranty’ s Roadside Assistance expiring. For more information and enrollment, contact 1-877-294-2582 or visit our website at[...]

  • Page 328

    FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF In the event of a moderate to severe collision, this vehicle is equipped with a fuel pump shut-off feature that stops the flow of fuel to the engine. Not every impact will cause a shut-off. Should your vehicle shut off after a collision due to this feature, you may restart your vehicle by doing the following: 1. T urn the ignitio[...]

  • Page 329

    Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Fuse rating Mini fuses Standard fuses Maxi fuses Cartridge maxi fuses Fuse link cartridge 2A Grey Grey — — — 3A Violet Violet — — — 4A Pink Pink — — — 5A T an T an — — — 7.5A Brown Brown — — — 10A Red Red — — — 15A Blue Blue — — — 20A Y ellow Y ellow Y ellow Blu[...]

  • Page 330

    Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located under the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. The fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected Circuits 1 30A Right rear smart window 2 15A Refrigerator 3 15A Driver seat switch, 2nd row lumbar switches 4 30A Right front smart window 5 10A Brake [...]

  • Page 331

    Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected Circuits 8 10A Low beam headlamps (right) 9 15A Interior lights, Cargo lamps 10 15A Backlighting, Puddle lamps 11 10A All wheel drive (A WD) 12 7.5A Intelligent access (IA) 13 5A IA receiver , Exterior mirror switch, Steering column position switch, Driver seat module, Driver door module, Keypad 14 10A [...]

  • Page 332

    Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected Circuits 26 10A Instrument panel cluster , Heads up display 27 20A Ignition Switch, IA 28 5A Radio mute 29 5A Instrument panel cluster 30 5A T ransmission shifter 31 10A Steering angle sensor , Heads up display 32 10A Restraint control module 33 10A Adaptive lighting module 34 5A Front body run/start fe[...]

  • Page 333

    Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. The power distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect your vehicle’ s main electrical systems from overloads. W ARNING: Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses. W ARNING: T o reduce risk of electrical shock, always repla[...]

  • Page 334

    Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected Circuits 5 30A* Passenger power seat 6 30A* 110V AC inverter 7 30A* Rear climate control seat module 8 30A* Front climate control seat module 9 40A* Anti-lock brake system (ABS) pump 10 30A* Starter 11 30A* Powertrain control module (PCM) vehicle power 12 20A* ABS valve 13 20A** Right high intensity dis[...]

  • Page 335

    Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected Circuits 28 80A* Cooling fan 29 30A* Left rear smart window , Panoramic roof module, Power sunshade module 30 30A* Left front smart window 31 40A* Auxiliary blower motor 32 30A* Driver seat motor , Memory motor power 33 30A* Run/start relay 34 30A* Power liftgate 35 40A* Front A/C blower 36 25A** Rear w[...]

  • Page 336

    Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected Circuits 53 HC micro relay Adaptive cruise control 54 HC micro relay 3rd row power seats 55 HC micro relay W ipers (front) 56 HC micro relay Rear window defroster , Heated mirrors 57 — Not used 58 — Not used 59 HC micro relay Auxiliary blower motor 60 HC micro relay T railer tow battery charge 61 G8[...]

  • Page 337

    W ARNING: The use of tire sealants may damage your T ire Pressure Monitoring System and should only be used if it is supplied with your vehicle as part of the original temporary mobility kit. W ARNING: Refer to T ire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) in the T ires, Wheels and Loading chapter for important information. If the tire pressure monitor s[...]

  • Page 338

    • Use commercial car washing equipment • T ry to repair the dissimilar spare tire Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires listed above at any one wheel location can lead to impairment of the following: • Handling, stability and braking performance • Comfort and noise • Ground clearance and parking at curbs • W inter weather driving cap[...]

  • Page 339

    Stopping and securing the vehicle 1. Park on a level surface, set the parking brake and activate hazard flashers. 2. Place gearshift lever in P (Park) and turn engine off. Removing the spare tire and jack If the 3rd row seat is stowed in the floor , you will need to unstow it to access the spare tire and jack. Refer to Unstowing the third row seat [...]

  • Page 340

    W ARNING: T o help prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire, be sure to place the transmission in P (Park), set the parking brake and block (in both directions) the wheel that is diagonally opposite (other side and end of the vehicle) to the tire being changed. W ARNING: If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or someone else could be [...]

  • Page 341

    3. Put the jack in the jack notch next to the tire you are changing. T urn the jack handle clockwise until the wheel is completely off the ground. 4. Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench. 5. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire, making sure the valve stem is facing outward. Reinstall the lug nuts until the wheel is snug against the hub. Do [...]

  • Page 342

    2. Securely close the wrench compartment and the jack bag using the V elcro 威 strips. 3. Place the jack kit on the angled bracket in the spare tire tub, using the locating tabs to position the jack correctly . 4. Insert the straight end of the jack retention bracket through the eyelet of the angled bracket and swing the retention bracket over the[...]

  • Page 343

    T EMPORARY MOBILITY KIT (IF EQUIPPED) Y our vehicle may be equipped with a temporary mobility kit (located under the driver’ s seat). T o remove the temporary mobility kit, move the driver’ s seat fully forward and undo the V elcro 威 strap that attaches it to the rear of the seat frame. T o replace the temporary mobility kit, open the V elcro[...]

  • Page 344

    1. Air compressor (inside) 2. Diverter knob 3. On/Off switch 4. Air pressure gauge 5. Sealant bottle/canister 6. Sealant filling clear tube 7. Sealant tube — tire valve connector 8. Y ellow cap tool 9. Air compressor hose 10. Air hose — tire valve connector 11. Accessory power plug 12. Casing/housing General information W ARNING: Failure to fol[...]

  • Page 345

    • Read the information in the T ips for use of the temporary mobility kit section to ensure safe operation of the temporary mobility kit and your vehicle. Tips for use of the temporary mobility kit Read the following list of tips to ensure safe operation of the temporary mobility kit: • Before operating the temporary mobility kit, make sure you[...]

  • Page 346

    • Operating the temporary mobility kit could cause an electrical disturbance in radio and DVD player operation. What to do when a tire is punctured A tire puncture within the tire’ s tread area can be repaired in two stages with the temporary mobility kit: • In the first stage, the tire will be reinflated with a sealing compound and air . Aft[...]

  • Page 347

    4. Plug the power cable into the 12V power point in the vehicle. 5. Remove the warning sticker found on the canister and place it on the top of the instrument panel or the center of the dash. 6. Start the engine (only if the vehicle is outdoors or in a well-ventilated area) . 7. T urn dial (1) counterclockwise to the sealant position. T urn on the [...]

  • Page 348

    tire pressure has to be checked with the compressor in the OFF position to get the correct tire pressure reading. W ARNING: Do not stand directly over the temporary mobility kit while inflating the tire. If you notice any unusual bulges or deformations in the tire’ s sidewall during inflation, stop and call roadside assistance. W ARNING: If the t[...]

  • Page 349

    4. Adjust the tire to the recommended inflation pressure from the tire label located on the driver’ s door or door jam area. Note: The tire pressure has to be checked with the compressor in the OFF position to get the correct tire pressure reading. 5. T urn the compressor off by pressing the on/off button. 6. Unplug the hoses, re-install the valv[...]

  • Page 350

    Removal of the Sealant Canister from the T emporary Mobility Kit 1. Unwrap the clear tube from the compressor housing. 2. Locate the yellow cap at the end of the clear tube. 3. Using the yellow cap tool, press the tab located on the temporary mobility kit compressor housing while pulling up on the sealant canister . Roadside Emergencies 350 2010 MK[...]

  • Page 351

    Installation of the Sealant Canister to the T emporary Mobility Kit 1. Align the sealant canister with the temporary mobility kit housing. 2. Once aligned, seat the sealant canister by lightly pushing down until you hear an audible click. 3. W rap the clear tube around the compressor housing. Roadside Emergencies 351 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3r[...]

  • Page 352

    Note: If you experience any difficulties with the removal or installation of the sealant canister , consult your Ford Motor Company authorized dealer for assistance. Be sure to check the sealant compound’ s “use by” date regularly . The “use by” date is on the lower right hand corner of the label located on the sealant canister (bottle). [...]

  • Page 353

    Note: Inspect the wheel pilot hole prior to installation. If there is visible corrosion in wheel pilot hole, remove loose particles by wiping with clean rag and apply grease. Apply grease only to the wheel pilot hole surface by smearing a “dime” (1 square cm) sized glob of grease around the wheel pilot surface (1) with end of finger . DO NOT ap[...]

  • Page 354

    Preparing your vehicle When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the automatic transmission must relearn its shift strategy . As a result, the transmission may have firm and/or soft shifts. This operation is considered normal and will not affect function or durability of the transmission. Over time, the adaptive learning proce[...]

  • Page 355

    2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the assisting battery . 3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the assisting battery . + – + – + – + – Roadside Emergencies 355 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)[...]

  • Page 356

    4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposed metal part of the stalled vehicle’ s engine, away from the battery and the carburetor/fuel injection system. Note: Do not attach the negative (-) cable to fuel lines, engine rocker covers, the intake manifold or electrical components as grounding points. W ARNING: Do not connect[...]

  • Page 357

    Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were connected. 1. Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery . 2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) connection of the booster vehicle’ s batter[...]

  • Page 358

    3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster vehicle’ s battery . 4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the disabled vehicle’ s battery . After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle c[...]

  • Page 359

    WRECKER TOWING If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towing service or , if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, your roadside assistance service provider . It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has not a[...]

  • Page 360

    If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly , vehicle damage may occur . Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all authorized tow truck operators. Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual for proper hook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle. Emergency towing In case of a roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle ([...]

  • Page 361

    GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED W arranty repairs to your vehicle must be performed by an authorized Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury dealer . While any authorized dealer handling your vehicle line will provide warranty service, we recommend you return to your selling authorized dealer who wants to ensure your continued satisfaction. Please note that certai[...]

  • Page 362

    In Canada: Mailing address (Ford vehicles) Customer Relationship Centre Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited P .O. Box 2000 Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4 T elephone 1-800-565-3673 (FORD) Online www .ford.ca Mailing address (Lincoln vehicles) Lincoln Centre Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited P .O. Box 2000 Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4 T elephone 1-800-[...]

  • Page 363

    In the United States, a warranty dispute must be submitted to the BBB AUTO LINE before taking action under the Magnuson-Moss W arranty Act, or to the extent allowed by state law , before pursuing replacement or repurchase remedies provided by certain state laws. This dispute handling procedure is not required prior to enforcing state created rights[...]

  • Page 364

    THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY) Y our satisfaction is important to Ford Motor Company and to your dealer . If a warranty concern has not been resolved using the three-step procedure outlined on the first page of the Customer Assistance section, you may be eligible to participate in the BBB AUTO LINE program. The BBB A[...]

  • Page 365

    UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY) For vehicles delivered to authorized Canadian dealers. In those cases where you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford of Canada and the authorized dealer to resolve a factory-related vehicle service concern have been unsatisfactory , Ford of Canada participates in an impartial third part[...]

  • Page 366

    If your vehicle must be serviced while you are traveling or living in Central America, the Caribbean, or the Middle East, contact the nearest authorized dealer . If the authorized dealer cannot help you, contact: FORD MOTOR COMP ANY FORD EXPORT OPERA TIONS 1555 Fairlane Drive Fairlane Business Park #3 Allen Park, Michigan 48101 U.S.A. T elephone: ([...]

  • Page 367

    REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY) If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway T raffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Ford Motor Company . If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and i[...]

  • Page 368

    W ASHING THE EXTERIOR W ash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutral pH shampoo, such as Motorcraft 威 Detail W ash (ZC-3-A), which is available from your authorized dealer . • Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washing or laundry liquid. These products can discolor and spot painted surfaces. • [...]

  • Page 369

    W AXING • W ash the vehicle first. • Do not use waxes that contain abrasives; use Motorcraft 威 Premium Liquid W ax (ZC-53-A), which is available from your authorized dealer , or an equivalent quality product. • Do not allow paint sealant to come in contact with any non-body (low-gloss black) colored trim, such as grained door handles, roof [...]

  • Page 370

    ENGINE Engines are more efficient when they are clean because grease and dirt buildup keep the engine warmer than normal. When washing: • T ake care when using a power washer to clean the engine. The high-pressure fluid could penetrate the sealed parts and cause damage. • Do not spray a hot engine with cold water to avoid cracking the engine bl[...]

  • Page 371

    3.5L V6 EcoBoost engine PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS Use only approved products to clean plastic parts. These products are available from your authorized dealer . • For routine cleaning, use Motorcraft 威 Detail W ash (ZC-3-A). • If tar or grease spots are present, use Motorcraft 威 Bug and T ar Remover (ZC-42). WINDOWS AND WIPER BLAD[...]

  • Page 372

    Cleaner (ZC-23) in the U.S., or Premium Quality W indshield W asher Fluid [CXC-37-(A, B, D, or F)] in Canada, available from your authorized dealer . • The wiper blades can be cleaned with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol or Motorcraft 威 Premium W indshield W asher Concentrate (ZC-32-A), available from your authorized dealer . This washer fluid cont[...]

  • Page 373

    If a staining liquid like coffee/juice has been spilled on the instrument panel or on interior trim surfaces, clean as follows: 1. W ipe up spilled liquid using a clean, white, cotton cloth. 2. W ipe the surface with a damp, clean, white cotton cloth. For more thorough cleaning, use a mild soap and water solution. If the spot cannot be completely c[...]

  • Page 374

    LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED) Y our leather seating surfaces have a clear , protective coating over the leather . • For routine cleaning, wipe the surface with a soft, damp cloth. For more thorough cleaning, wipe the surface with a mild soap and water solution. In Canada, use Motorcraft 威 Vinyl Cleaner (CXC-93). Dry the area with a soft cloth. ?[...]

  • Page 375

    Motorcraft 威 Premium Glass Cleaner (Canada only) (CXC-100) Motorcraft 威 Premium Liquid W ax (ZC-53-A) Motorcraft 威 Premium W indshield W asher Concentrate (U.S. only) (ZC-32-A) Motorcraft 威 Professional Strength Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner (ZC-54) Motorcraft 威 Spot and Stain Remover (U.S. only) (ZC-14) Motorcraft 威 T ire Clean and S[...]

  • Page 376

    SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS T o help you service your vehicle, we provide scheduled maintenance information which makes tracking routine service easy . If your vehicle requires professional service, your authorized dealer can provide the necessary parts and service. Check your W arranty Guide/Customer Information Guide to find out which parts and servi[...]

  • Page 377

    OPENING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located at the bottom of the instrument panel near the steering column. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch using the handle that is located under the front passenger side of the hood. 3. Lift the hood until the lift cylinders hold it open. Maintenanc[...]

  • Page 378

    IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3.5L V6 EcoBoost engine 1. Engine coolant reservoir 2. Brake fluid reservoir 3. Battery 4. Power distribution box 5. Air filter assembly 6. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick (out of view) 7. Engine oil dipstick 8. Engine oil filler cap 9. W indshield washer fluid reservoir Maintenance and Specifi[...]

  • Page 379

    Engine shield Some vehicles may be equipped with an aero-shield under the engine. This shield needs to be removed for service, including oil and filter changes. It is secured with four screws. 3.7L V6 Duratec engine 1. Power steering fluid reservoir 2. Engine coolant reservoir 3. Brake fluid reservoir 4. Battery 5. Power distribution box 6. Air fil[...]

  • Page 380

    WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Add fluid to fill the reservoir if the level is low . In very cold weather , do not fill the reservoir completely . Only use a washer fluid that meets Ford specifications. Do not use any special washer fluid such as windshield water repellent type fluid or bug wash. They may cause squeaking, chatter noise, streaking and smea[...]

  • Page 381

    CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES 1. Pull the wiper blade and arm away from the glass. 2. Squeeze the locking tabs to release the blade from the arm and pull the blade away from the arm to remove it. 3. Attach the new blade to the arm and snap it into place. Replace wiper blades at least once per year for optimum performance. Poor wiper quality can be impr[...]

  • Page 382

    T o replace the wiper blade: 1. Grab the wiper arm with one hand close to the arm/blade joint and pull it as far away from the glass as possible. Do not use excessive force because it can break the wiper arm at the heel. Hold it there until the next step. 2. Grab the primary structure of the blade with the other hand close to the arm/blade joint. 3[...]

  • Page 383

    5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level dipstick. 6. W ipe the dipstick clean. Insert the dipstick fully , then remove it again. • If the oil level is within this range, the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is below this mark, engine oil must be added to raise the level within the normal operating range. ?[...]

  • Page 384

    • Do not overfill the engine with oil. Oil levels above this mark may cause engine damage. If the engine is overfilled, some oil must be removed from the engine by an authorized dealer . 7. Put the dipstick back in and ensure it is fully seated. Adding engine oil 1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer to Checking the engine oil in this [...]

  • Page 385

    Use SAE 5W -20 engine oil Only use oils certified for gasoline engines by the American Petroleum Institute (API). An oil with this trademark symbol conforms to the current engine and emission system protection standards and fuel economy requirements of the International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee (ILSAC), comprised of U.S. and[...]

  • Page 386

    For longer , trouble-free operation, keep the top of the battery clean and dry . Also, make certain the battery cables are always tightly fastened to the battery terminals. If you see any corrosion on the battery or terminals, remove the cables from the terminals and clean with a wire brush. Y ou can neutralize the acid with a solution of baking so[...]

  • Page 387

    Because your vehicle’ s engine is electronically controlled by a computer , some control conditions are maintained by power from the battery . When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the engine must relearn its idle and fuel trim strategy for optimum driveability and performance. T o begin this process: 1. W ith the vehicl[...]

  • Page 388

    ENGINE COOLANT Checking engine coolant The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked at the intervals listed in scheduled maintenance information. The coolant concentration should be maintained at 50/50 coolant and distilled water , which equates to a freeze point of -34°F (-36°C). Coolant concentration testing is possible with [...]

  • Page 389

    Note: Automotive fluids are not interchangeable; do not use engine coolant/antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside of its specified function and vehicle location. Adding engine coolant When adding coolant, make sure it is a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water . Add the mixture to the coolant reservoir , when the engine is cool[...]

  • Page 390

    • Do not add extra inhibitors or additives to the coolant. These can be harmful and compromise the corrosion protection of the engine coolant. For vehicles with overflow coolant systems with a non-pressurized cap on the coolant recovery system, add coolant to the coolant recovery reservoir when the engine is cool. Add the proper mixture of coolan[...]

  • Page 391

    If you have to add more than 1.0 quart (1.0 liter) of engine coolant per month, have your authorized dealer check the engine cooling system. Y our cooling system may have a leak. Operating an engine with a low level of coolant can result in engine overheating and possible engine damage. Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend [...]

  • Page 392

    • Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the coolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequate protection at the temperatures in which you drive. V ehicles driven year -round in non-extreme climates should use a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water for optimum cooling system and engine protection. Engine fl[...]

  • Page 393

    2. Leave the engine running until the coolant temperature gauge needle moves away from the H range. After several minutes, if this does not happen, follow the remaining steps. 3. T urn the engine off and wait for it to cool before checking the coolant level. W ARNING: Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot. 4. If [...]

  • Page 394

    When fail-safe mode is activated Y ou have limited engine power when in the fail-safe mode, so drive the vehicle with caution. The vehicle will not be able to maintain high-speed operation and the engine will run rough. Remember that the engine is capable of completely shutting down automatically to prevent engine damage, therefore: 1. Pull off the[...]

  • Page 395

    W ARNING: Gasoline may contain benzene, which is a cancer -causing agent. Observe the following guidelines when handling automotive fuel: • Extinguish all smoking materials and any open flames before refueling your vehicle. • Always turn off the vehicle before refueling. • Automotive fuels can be harmful or fatal if swallowed. Fuel such as ga[...]

  • Page 396

    W ARNING: The flow of fuel through a fuel pump nozzle can produce static electricity , which can cause a fire if fuel is pumped into an ungrounded fuel container . Refueling W ARNING: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause severe injuries. T o help avoid injuries to you and others: • Read and follow all the instructions on the pump [...]

  • Page 397

    4. After you are done pumping fuel, slowly remove the fuel filler nozzle—allow about five seconds after pumping fuel before removing the fuel filler nozzle. This allows residual fuel to drain back into the fuel tank and not spill onto the vehicle. Note: A fuel spillage concern may occur if overfilling the fuel tank. Do not overfill the tank to th[...]

  • Page 398

    Octane recommendations 3.7L V6 engine Y our vehicle will run normally on 87 octane regular fuel. Premium fuel will provide improved performance. 3.5L V6 EcoBoost engine Y our vehicle is designed to run on regular fuel with an octane rating of 87 or higher . For best overall performance, premium fuel with an octane rating of 91 or higher is recommen[...]

  • Page 399

    Cleaner air Ford endorses the use of reformulated “cleaner -burning” gasolines to improve air quality , per the recommendations in the Choosing the right fuel section. Running out of fuel A void running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverse effect on powertrain components. If you have run out of fuel: • Y ou may need to cycle[...]

  • Page 400

    1. After lifting the carpeted floor panel, locate the white plastic funnel. It is attached to the rear , lower edge of the spare tire compartment. 2. Slowly insert the funnel into the Easy Fuel™ system. 3. Fill the vehicle with fuel from the portable fuel container . 4. When done, clean the funnel or properly dispose of it. Extra funnels can be p[...]

  • Page 401

    Filling the tank The advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank on your vehicle is equal to the rated refill capacity of the fuel tank as listed in the Maintenance product specifications and capacities section of this chapter . The advertised capacity is the amount of the indicated capacity and the empty reserve combined. Indicated capacity is the d[...]

  • Page 402

    5. Follow one of the simple calculations in order to determine fuel economy: Calculation 1: Divide total miles traveled by total gallons used. Calculation 2: Multiply liters used by 100, then divide by total kilometers traveled. Keep a record for at least one month and record the type of driving (city or highway). This will provide an accurate esti[...]

  • Page 403

    Maintenance • Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size. • Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel economy . • Use recommended engine oil. Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in this chapter . • Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the recommended mai[...]

  • Page 404

    EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Y our vehicle is equipped with various emission control components and a catalytic converter which will enable your vehicle to comply with applicable exhaust emission standards. T o make sure that the catalytic converter and other emission control components continue to work properly: • Use only the specified fuel listed. [...]

  • Page 405

    it from working. Information about your vehicle’ s emission system is on the V ehicle Emission Control Information Decal located on or near the engine. This decal also lists engine displacement. Please consult your W arranty Guide/Customer Information Guide for complete emission warranty information. On board diagnostics (OBD-II) Y our vehicle is[...]

  • Page 406

    Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing Some state/provincial and local governments may have Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration. Y our vehicle may not pass the I/M test if the service engine [...]

  • Page 407

    POWER STEERING FLUID (EXCEPT ECOBOOST ENGINE) Refer to scheduled maintenance information. 1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be near the center of the normal area between H and C). 2. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right seve[...]

  • Page 408

    T RANSMISSION FLUID Checking automatic transmission fluid Refer to your scheduled maintenance information for scheduled intervals for fluid checks and changes. Y our transmission does not consume fluid. However , the fluid level should be checked if the transmission is not working properly , i.e., if the transmission slips or shifts slowly or if yo[...]

  • Page 409

    For vehicles equipped with the EcoBoost engine, do the following: A. Shut the engine off. B. Clean the area around the clamp that connects the air filter assembly to the rubber hose (1). C. Remove the bolt cover (if equipped). D. Remove two bolts that attach the air filter assembly to the front of the vehicle (2). E. Loosen the clamp holding the ai[...]

  • Page 410

    H. Rotate the air filter assembly 90 degrees counterclockwise and reinstall into the rubber hose. I. T ighten the clamp (1). J. The transmission fluid level indicator can now be accessed. W ARNING: Do not run engine with the air filter disconnected. Start the engine and continue with Step 6. 6. Install the dipstick making sure it is fully seated in[...]

  • Page 411

    High fluid level If the fluid level is above the MAX range of the dipstick, remove fluid to reach the hashmark level. Note: Fluid level above the MAX level may cause shift and/or engagement concerns and/or possible damage. High fluid levels can be caused by an overheating condition. If your vehicle has been operated for an extended period at high s[...]

  • Page 412

    D. Seat the air filter assembly back into the grommets by pushing down on the air filter assembly . E. T ighten the clamp. F . Install & tighten two bolts that attach air filter assembly to the front of the vehicle. G. Reinstall the harness retaining clip into the front of the air filter assembly . AIR FILTER Refer to scheduled maintenance info[...]

  • Page 413

    Changing the air filter element 3.7L V6 engine 3.5L V6 EcoBoost engine 1. Release the clamps that secure the air filter housing cover . 2. Carefully separate the two halves of the air filter housing. 3. Remove the air filter element from the air filter housing. 4. W ipe the air filter housing and cover clean to remove any dirt or debris and to ensu[...]

  • Page 414

    6. Replace the air filter housing cover and secure the clamps. Be sure that the air cleaner cover tabs are engaged into the slots of the air cleaner housing. Note: Failure to use the correct air filter element may result in severe engine damage. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the engine if the correct air filter element is not [...]

  • Page 415

    MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES Items Capacity Ford Part Name or equivalent Ford Part Number / Ford Specification Brake fluid Between MAX and MIN on reservoir Motorcraft 威 High Performance DOT 3 Motor V ehicle Brake Fluid PM-1-C / WSS-M6C62-A or WSS-M6C65-A1 Door latch, hood latch, auxiliary hood latch, seat tracks, trunk and li[...]

  • Page 416

    Items Capacity Ford Part Name or equivalent Ford Part Number / Ford Specification Engine oil (3.7L V6 engine) 5.5 quarts (5.2L) • Motorcraft 威 SAE 5W -20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (US) • Motorcraft 威 SAE 5W -20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil (US) • Motorcraft 威 SAE 5W -20 Super Premium Motor Oil (Canada) • Motorcraft 威 SAE 5W20 Sy[...]

  • Page 417

    Items Capacity Ford Part Name or equivalent Ford Part Number / Ford Specification Power steering fluid (except EcoBoost engine) Between MAX and MIN on reservoir Motorcraft 威 MERCON 威 VA T F XT -5-QM / MERCON 威 V Fuel tank 18.6 gallons (70.4L) —— W indshield washer fluid T op- off fluid as needed Motorcraft 威 Premium W indshield W asher [...]

  • Page 418

    ENGINE DATA Engine 3.7L V6 engine 3.5L V6 EcoBoost engine Cubic inches 226 214 Fuel See Octane recommendations earlier in this chapter . See Octane recommendations earlier in this chapter . Firing order 1–4–2–5–3–6 1–4–2–5–3–6 Spark plug gap 0.052–0.056 inch (1.32–1.42 mm) 0.033–0.037 inch (.838– .939 mm) Ignition system[...]

  • Page 419

    3.5L V6 EcoBoost engine IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE Safety Compliance Certification Label The National Highway T raffic Safety Administration Regulations require that a Safety Compliance Certification Label be affixed to a vehicle and prescribe where the Safety Compliance Certification Label may be located. The Safety Compliance Certification Label is[...]

  • Page 420

    V ehicle identification number (VIN) The vehicle identification number is located on the driver side instrument panel. Please note that in the graphic, XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number . The V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following information: 1. W orld manufacturer identifier 2. Brake system / Gross [...]

  • Page 421

    T RANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATIONS Y ou can find a transmission code on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. The following table tells you which transmission each code represents. Description Code 6F50 6–Speed Automatic T ransmission J 6F55 6–Speed Automatic T ransmission (with EcoBoost) G Maintenance and Specifications 421 2010 MKT (mkt) Ow[...]

  • Page 422

    GENUINE LINCOLN ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Genuine Lincoln Accessories are available for your vehicle through your local Lincoln or Ford of Canada dealer . These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs; they are custom designed to complement the style and aerodynamic appearance of[...]

  • Page 423

    For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle: • When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of the front or rear axle (GVWR or GA WR as indicated on the Safety Compliance Certifi[...]

  • Page 424

    FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS More than 30 million Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury owners have discovered the powerful protection of Ford ESP . It is the only extended service plan backed by Ford Motor Company , and provides “peace of mind” protection beyond the New V ehicle Limited W arranty coverage. Up to 500+ Covered V ehicle Components There [...]

  • Page 425

    Ford ESP Can Quickly Pay for Itself One service bill – the cost of parts and labor – can easily exceed the price of your Ford ESP Service Contract. W ith Ford ESP , you minimize your risk for unexpected repair bills and rising repair costs. A void the rising cost of properly maintaining your vehicle! Ford ESP also offers a Premium Maintenance P[...]

  • Page 426

    Ford Extended Service Plan 426 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)[...]

  • Page 427

    A Accessing the help screen ......... 51 Accessing the music in your jukebox ........................................ 47 Accessing your calendar ............ 51 Accessory delay ........................ 118 Active Park Assist .....................306 Adaptive Cruise Control ...........122 AdvanceT rac .............................. 288 Air cleaner f[...]

  • Page 428

    Car2U 威 Home Automation System ....................................... 138 Cargo area shade ...................... 148 Cargo net ................................... 148 CD ................................................ 44 Cell phone use .............................. 8 Changing a tire ......................... 336 Child safety seats ...........[...]

  • Page 429

    E Electronic message center ......... 18 Emergencies, roadside jump-starting .......................... 353 running out of fuel ......... 353, 399 Emission control system ..........404 Engine ........................................ 418 cleaning ................................... 370 coolant ..................................... 388 fail-safe cool[...]

  • Page 430

    turning on and off ....................95 Heating heating and air conditioning system ....................................... 88 Home screen ............................... 35 Homelink wireless control system ........................................ 134 Hood .......................................... 377 I Ignition ............................... 2[...]

  • Page 431

    automatic dimming rearview mirror ...................................... 118 fold away ................................. 119 heated ................................ 88, 119 programmable memory .......... 164 side view mirrors (power) .....119 Mobile media system .................. 32 Moon roof .................................. 132 Motorcraft 威 p[...]

  • Page 432

    S Safety belts (see Safety restraints) .. 197, 200–201, 203–205 Safety Canopy ...................220, 222 Safety defects, reporting .......... 367 Safety restraints ....... 197, 200–201, 203–205 Belt-Minder 威 ........................... 206 extension assembly ................ 205 for adults ................. 201, 203–204 for children ..[...]

  • Page 433

    T emporary mobility kit .......... 343 terminology ............................. 247 tire grades ............................... 247 treadwear ........................ 246, 251 T owing ....................................... 273 recreational towing ................. 278 T railer Brake Controller -Integrated .............. 277 trailer towing .......[...]