Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off Approximately one minute. It's rare for a vehicle to earn a perfect 10 in the safety category from TheCarConnection. You'll find standard safety features such as Ford's Personal Safety System including dual stage front airbags, sensors to detect driver's seat position and crash severity. The front two rows work well for adults, while the third row is manageable for short trips thanks to the stadium-style seating that perches the last row a bit higher than the others. Turn the ignition to the off position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle.
Turn the ignition from the 1 off position to the 3 on position. If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires. To avoid risk of injury, occupants should only use seating positions where they are able to be properly restrained. Set the fan speed to the highest setting. After returning the seatback to its original position, pull on the seatback to ensure that it has fully latched. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at moderately increased speed. If a replacement oil filter is used that does not meet Ford material and design specifications, start-up engine noises or knock may be experienced.
If the compass still appears to be inaccurate, a manual calibration may be necessary. Autolock if equipped This feature automatically locks all vehicle doors when the vehicle is shifted into any gear, putting the vehicle in motion. This will ensure that your displays are visible under all lighting conditions. Press the release tab to unlock wiper blade from wiper arm. Locate the outboard low beam or inboard high beam electrical connector and remove it by releasing the locking tab and pulling it straight down.
After rear setting changes are completed on the front control, the display will automatically show all climate settings. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. . Using headphones may prevent the driver from hearing audible warnings such as horns or emergency sirens, which could result in a crash causing serious injury. The shiny metal latch bar is clearly visible through a gap along the top of the glove box door, and there's a trim piece at the base of each A-pillar that looks like it was slapped on as an afterthought. This feature will learn the radio frequency codes of most transmitters to operate garage doors, entry gate operators, security systems, entry door locks, and home or office lighting. Ford recommends the use of a digital or dial-type tire pressure gauge rather than a stick-type tire pressure gauge.
Airflow direction control: Press to toggle through the air distribution modes listed below. On the upside, it and many other options are served a la carte, not locked into packages with other features you might not want. You must complete Steps 1—5 within 30 seconds or the procedure will have to be repeated. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under the bottom of the instrument panel near the steering column. Wait the desired amount of time for the exit delay you want up to three minutes , then turn the headlamp control to off. Rear power point, vent, rear heated seat controls if equipped and cupholder 4. Also adjusts the passenger side temperature when dual zone operation is disengaged.
Give your full attention to driving and to the road. After returning the seatback to its original position, pull on the seatback to ensure that it has fully latched. See Warning lights and chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter for more information regarding the warning lights. When you open one of the front doors or the liftgate and you lock the vehicle with the power door lock control on the driver or passenger door trim panel , all the doors will lock, then all doors will automatically unlock reminding you that your key is still in the ignition. The horn will chirp one time to confirm programming mode has been entered and is active.
It was an overstatement in the sedan's case, but the Freestyle was borderline; fill it with people or cargo and take to the hills, and you'd find acceleration wanting. If your vehicle requires professional service, your authorized dealer can provide the necessary parts and service. It is normal for tires to heat up and the air pressure inside to go up as you drive. Press and hold to exit voice command. Use a trailer hitch with at least three attachment points to each of the rear rails. See the Switching Off AdvanceTrac section below.
Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to court order or where required by law enforcement, other government authorities or other third parties acting with lawful authority. Power steering fluid reservoir 2. Fuel such as gasoline is highly toxic and if swallowed can cause death or permanent injury. Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual for proper hook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle. This feature allows you to plug in media playing devices, memory sticks, and also to charge devices if they support this feature.
Note: The temporary tire size for your vehicle may be different from this example. The X is only as tall as it needs to be for ease of entry and exit and to traverse snow, and I respect that. The memory seat positions are also recalled when you press your remote entry transmitter unlock control and the transmitter is programmed to a memory seat position or when you enter a valid. Low fuel if equipped : Illuminates when the fuel level in the fuel tank is at or near empty refer to Fuel gauge in this chapter. Press the front or rear portion to tilt the seat. Do not wipe off any grease on the battery terminals on the back surface of the circuit board. Accessory— allows the electrical accessories such as the radio to operate while the engine is not running.