TOWING YOUR VEHICLE – INFORMATION MESSAGES Message Description Neutral Tow Remove Park Brake for Towing Displays to remind you to release the parking brake to emergency tow your vehicle. Neutral Tow Disengaged Displays when emergency tow is off. Neutral Tow Engaged Turn Ignition Off for Towing Displays to remind you to … Read more
JUMP STARTING PRECAUTIONS WARNING: Connect batteries with only the same nominal voltage. WARNING: Use only adequately sized cables with insulated clamps. Note: This procedure is only for the 12 volt under hood battery. Note: Your vehicle has a 12 volt battery that is easily accessible under the hood. The 12 volt battery controls the switches and … Read more
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance If you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. This program is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service is available: Roadside Assistance covers: Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance Complete the roadside … Read more
MAXIMIZING YOUR DRIVING RANGE Driving in Cold Weather Keep your vehicle charged before heading out into cold weather. Use the heated seats and steering wheel for comfort along with moderate cabin temperature and fan settings to reduce energy needed for climate control. Preconditioning Your Vehicle You can precondition your vehicle by using departure and … Read more
OPENING AND CLOSING THE FRONT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WARNING: People should never climb inside the luggage compartment. Never shut the luggage compartment when a person is inside. Opening the Front Luggage Compartment Using the handle Opening the Front Luggage Compartment Using the Touchscreen 4. Press the front luggage compartment icon. Opening the Front Luggage … Read more
LOAD CARRYING PRECAUTIONS The Safety Compliance Certification label is located on the door hinge pillar, door-latch post, or the door edge that meets the door-latch post, next to the driver seating position. Max Load Limit: 1022-1293 lbs WHAT IS THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) GAWR is the maximum allowable weight … Read more
WHAT IS SPEED SIGN RECOGNITION Speed sign recognition detects speed limit signs to inform you of the current speed limit. Detected speed signs appear in the instrument cluster display. HOW DOES SPEED SIGN RECOGNITION WORK Speed sign recognition uses a sensor behind the interior mirror to detect speed signs. If your vehicle has … Read more
WHAT IS DRIVER ALERT Driver alert alerts you if it determines that you are becoming drowsy or if your driving deteriorates. HOW DOES DRIVER ALERT WORK Driver alert determines your alertness level based on your driving behavior in relation to the lane markings and other factors using the front windshield camera. DRIVER ALERT … Read more
WHAT IS PRE-COLLISION ASSIST Pre-collision assist detects and warns of approaching hazards in the roadway. If your vehicle is rapidly approaching another stationary vehicle, a vehicle traveling in the same direction as yours, or a pedestrian within your driving path, the system provides multiple levels of assistance to help avoid a collision. HOW DOES … Read more
WHAT IS CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT The system alerts you of vehicles approaching from the sides behind your vehicle when you shift into reverse (R). HOW DOES CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT WORK Cross traffic alert detects vehicles that approach at a speed between 4–37 mph (6–60 km/h). Coverage decreases when the sensors are partially, mostly or fully … Read more