2016 Ford Explorer Owners Manual

How does the rear inflatable safety belt system work? The rear inflatable safety belts will function like standard restraints in everyday usage.

During a crash of sufficient force, the inflatable belt will inflate from inside the webbing.

The fully inflated belt's increased diameter more effectively holds the occupant in the appropriate seating position, and spreads crash forces over more area of the body than regular safety belts. This helps reduce pressure on the chest and helps control head and neck motion for passengers.

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SAFETY BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

WARNING

Position the safety belt height adjuster so that the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder. Failure

to adjust the safety belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt and increase the risk of injury in a crash.

To adjust the shoulder belt height: 1. Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder.

2. Slide the adjuster up to raise the belt. Press the button and slide it down to lower the belt.

SAFETY BELT WARNING LAMP AND INDICATOR CHIME

This lamp illuminates and an audible warning will sound if the driver's safety belt has not been

fastened when the vehicle's ignition is turned on.

Conditions of operation

If...

Then...

The driver's safety belt is not buckled

before the ignition switch is turned to the

on position...

The driver's safety belt is buckled while the

indicator light is illuminated and the

warning chime is sounding...

The safety belt warning light illuminates 1- 2 minutes and the warning chime sounds

4-8 seconds.

The safety belt warning light and warning

chime turn off.

The driver's safety belt is buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the on posi-

tion...

The safety belt warning light and indicator

chime remain off.

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SAFETY BELT MINDER Belt-Minder™ This feature supplements the safety belt warning function by providing additional reminders that intermittently sound a tone and illuminate the safety belt warning light when you are in the driver seat or you have a front seat passenger and a safety belt is unbuckled.

The system uses information from the front passenger sensing system to determine if a front seat passenger is present and therefore potentially in need of a warning. To avoid the system turning on the Belt-Minder feature for objects you place on the front passenger seat, only the front seat passengers receive warnings as determined by the front passenger sensing system. If the Belt-Minder warnings expire (warnings for about five minutes) for one passenger (driver or front passenger), the other passenger can still cause the Belt-Minder feature to turn on.

If...

Then...

You and the front seat passenger buckle your safety belts before you switch the ignition on or less than 1–2 minutes elapse after you switch the ignition on... You or the front seat passenger do not buckle your safety belts before your vehicle reaches at least 6 mph (9.7 km/h) and 1–2
minutes elapse after you switch the ignition on...

The safety belt for the driver or front passenger is unbuckled for about 1 minute while the vehicle is traveling at least 6 mph (9.7 km/h) and more than 1–2 minutes elapse after you switch the ignition on...

The Belt-Minder feature will not activate.

The Belt-Minder feature activates, the safety belt warning light illuminates and a warning tone sounds for 6 seconds every 25 seconds, repeating for about 5 minutes or until you and the front seat passenger buckle your safety belts. The Belt-Minder feature activates, the safety belt warning light illuminates and a warning tone sounds for 6 seconds every 25 seconds, repeating for about 5 minutes or until you and the front seat passenger buckle your safety belts.

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4. While the safety belt warning light is

on, buckle and then unbuckle the safety belt. After Step 4, the safety belt warning light flashes for confirmation. This will switch the feature off for that seating position if it is currently on. This will switch the feature on for that seating position if it is currently off.

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CHILD RESTRAINT AND SAFETY BELT MAINTENANCE Inspect the vehicle safety belts and child safety seat systems periodically to make sure they work properly and are not damaged. Inspect the vehicle and child seat safety belts to make sure there are no nicks, tears or cuts. Replace if necessary. All vehicle safety belt assemblies, including retractors, buckles, front safety belt buckle assemblies, buckle support assemblies (slide bar-if equipped), shoulder belt height adjusters (if equipped), shoulder belt guide on seat back (if equipped), rear inflatable safety belts (if equipped), child safety seat LATCH and tether anchors, and attaching hardware, should be inspected after a crash. Read the child restraint manufacturer's instructions for additional inspection and maintenance information specific to the child restraint. We recommend that all safety belt assemblies in use in vehicles involved in a crash be replaced. However, if the crash was minor and an authorized dealer finds that the belts do not show damage and continue to operate properly, they do not need to be replaced. Safety belt assemblies not in use during a crash should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted. Properly care for safety belts. See Cleaning the Interior (page 302).

Deactivating and Activating the Belt-Minder Feature

WARNING

While the system allows you to switch this feature off, the intent of the system is to remind you to wear your safety belt to improve your chance to survive an accident. We recommend you leave the system switched on for yourself and others who may use the vehicle.

Note: The driver and front passenger warnings switch on and off independently. When you perform this procedure for one seating position, do not buckle the other position as this will terminate the process. Read Steps 1–4 thoroughly before proceeding with the programming procedure. Before following the procedure, make sure that: • •

The parking brake is set. The transmission is in park (P) or neutral (N). The ignition is off. The driver and front passenger safety belts are unbuckled.

• •

1. Switch the ignition on. Do not start the

vehicle.

2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off (about 1 minute). After Step 2, wait an additional 5 seconds before proceeding with Step 3. Once you start Step 3, you must complete the procedure within 20 seconds.

3. For the seating position you are

switching off, buckle then unbuckle the safety belt three times at a moderate speed, ending in the unbuckled state. After Step 3, the safety belt warning light turns on.

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Personal Safety System™

How Does the Personal Safety System Work? The Personal Safety System can adapt the deployment strategy of the safety devices according to crash severity and occupant conditions. A collection of crash and occupant sensors provides information to the restraints control module. During a crash, the restraints control module may deploy the safety belt pretensioners, one or both stages of the dual-stage airbags based on crash severity and occupant conditions.

The Personal Safety System provides an improved overall level of frontal crash protection to front seat occupants and is designed to help further reduce the risk of airbag-related injuries. The system is able to analyze different occupant conditions and crash severity before activating the appropriate safety devices to help better protect a range of occupants in a variety of frontal crash situations. Your vehicle's Personal Safety System consists of: • Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag

supplemental restraints. Front seat outboard safety belts with pretensioners, energy management retractors (first row only) and safety belt usage sensors.

• Driver seat position sensor. • • Passenger airbag off and on indicator

Front passenger sensing system.

lamp. Front crash severity sensors.

• • Restraints control module with impact

and safing sensors.

• Restraint system warning light and

backup tone. The electrical wiring for the airbags, crash sensors, safety belt pretensioners, front safety belt usage sensors, driver seat position sensor, front passenger sensing system and indicator lights.

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The airbags are a supplemental restraint system and are designed to work with the safety belts to help protect the driver and right front passenger from certain upper body injuries. Airbags do not inflate slowly; there is a risk of injury from a deploying airbag. Note: You will hear a loud bang and see a cloud of harmless powdery residue if an airbag deploys. This is normal. 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, talcum powder (to lubricate the bag) or sodium compounds (for example, baking soda) that result from the combustion process that inflates the airbag. Small amounts of sodium hydroxide may be present which may irritate the skin and eyes, but none of the residue is toxic. While the system is designed to help reduce serious injuries, contact with a deploying airbag may also cause abrasions or swelling. Temporary hearing loss is also a possibility as a result of the noise associated with a deploying airbag. Because airbags must inflate rapidly and with considerable force, there is the risk of death or serious injuries such as fractures, facial and eye injuries or internal injuries, particularly to occupants who are not properly restrained or are otherwise out of position at the time of airbag deployment. Thus, it is extremely important that occupants be properly restrained as far away from the airbag module as possible while maintaining vehicle control. Routine maintenance of the airbags is not required.

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

WARNINGS

Airbags do not inflate slowly or gently, and the risk of injury from a deploying airbag is the greatest close

to the trim covering the airbag module.

All occupants of your vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even

when an airbag supplemental restraint system is provided. Failure to properly wear your safety belt could seriously increase the risk of injury or death.

Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back seat and always properly use appropriate

child restraints. Failure to follow this could seriously increase the risk of injury or death. Never place your arm over the airbag module as a deploying airbag can result in serious arm fractures or

other injuries.

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 seat upon which the child seat is installed all the way back. Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the airbag supplemental restraint systems or its fuses as you could be seriously injured or killed. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Several airbag system components get hot after inflation. To reduce the risk of injury, do not touch them after

inflation.

If the airbag has deployed, the airbag will not function again and must be replaced immediately. If the airbag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in a crash.

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Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment WARNING

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends a minimum distance

of at least 10 inches (25 centimeters) between an occupant’s chest and the driver airbag module.

To properly position yourself away from the airbag: • Move your seat to the rear as far as you

can while still reaching the pedals comfortably.

• Recline the seat slightly (one or two degrees) from the upright position. After all occupants have adjusted their seats and put on safety belts, it is very important that they continue to sit properly. A properly seated occupant sits upright, leaning against the seat back, and centered on the seat cushion, with their feet comfortably extended on the floor. Sitting improperly can increase the chance of injury in a crash event. For example, if an occupant slouches, lies down, turns sideways, sits forward, leans forward or sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the chance of injury during a crash is greatly increased. Children and Airbags WARNING

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 seat upon which the child seat is installed all the way back.

DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS

WARNINGS

Never place your arm or any objects over an airbag module. Placing your arm over a deploying airbag can result in serious arm fractures or other injuries. Objects placed on or over the airbag inflation area may cause those objects to be propelled by the airbag into your face and torso causing serious injury. 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 seat upon which the child seat is installed all the way back.

The driver and front passenger airbags will deploy during significant frontal and near frontal crashes. The driver and passenger front airbag system consists of: • Driver and passenger airbag modules. •

Front passenger sensing system.

· Crash sensors and monitoring system with readiness indicator. See Crash Sensors and Airbag

Indicator (page 46).

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This system works with sensors that are part of the front passenger seat and safety belt to detect the presence of a properly-seated occupant and determine if the front passenger frontal airbag should be enabled (may inflate) or not.

The front passenger sensing system uses a passenger airbag status indicator that will illuminate indicating that the front passenger frontal airbag is either ON (enabled) or OFF (disabled). The indicator lamp is located in the center stack of the instrument panel. Note: The passenger airbag status indicator OFF and ON indicator lamps will illuminate for a short period of time when the ignition is first turned on to confirm it is functional. The front passenger sensing system is designed to disable (will not inflate) the front passenger's frontal airbag when the front passenger seat is unoccupied, or a rear facing infant seat, a forward-facing child restraint, or a booster seat is detected. Even with this technology, parents are strongly encouraged to always properly restrain children in the rear seat. The sensor also turns off the passenger front airbag and seat-mounted side airbag when the passenger seat is empty.

Children must always be properly restrained. Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of injury in a crash. FRONT PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM

WARNINGS

Even with Advanced Restraints Systems, children 12 and under should be properly restrained in a

rear seating position. Failure to follow this could seriously increase the risk of injury or death.

Sitting improperly out of position or with the seatback reclined too far can take off weight from the seat

cushion and affect the decision of the front passenger sensing system, resulting in serious injury or death in a crash. Always sit upright against your seatback, with your feet on the floor.

Any alteration or modification to the front passenger seat may affect the performance of the front passenger

sensing system which could seriously increase the risk of injury or death.

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• When the front passenger sensing

system disables (will not inflate) the front passenger frontal airbag, the passenger airbag status indicator will illuminate the OFF lamp and stay lit to remind you that the front passenger frontal airbag is disabled. If the child restraint has been installed and the passenger airbag status indicator illuminates the ON lamp, then turn the vehicle off, remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the restraint following the child restraint manufacturer's instructions.

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The front passenger sensing system is designed to enable (may inflate) the front passenger's frontal airbag anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the front passenger seat.

• When the front passenger sensing

system enables the front passenger frontal airbag (may inflate), the passenger airbag status indicator will illuminate the ON lamp and remain illuminated.

If a person of adult size is sitting in the front passenger seat, but the airbag OFF indicator lamp is lit, it is possible that the person is not sitting properly in the seat. If this happens: •

Turn the vehicle off and ask the person to place the seatback in the full upright position.

• Have the person sit upright in the seat, centered on the seat cushion, with the person’s legs comfortably extended.

• Restart the vehicle and have the person

remain in this position for about two minutes. This will allow the system to detect that person and enable the passenger’s frontal airbag. If the indicator OFF lamp remains lit even after this, the person should be advised to ride in the rear seat.

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Occupant

Empty

Child

Adult

Passenger airbag status

indicator OFF: Lit ON: Unlit OFF: Lit ON: Unlit OFF: Unlit

ON: Lit

Passenger airbag

Disabled

Disabled

Enabled

Note: When the passenger airbag status indicator OFF light is illuminated, the passenger (seat mounted) side airbag may be disabled to avoid the risk of airbag deployment injuries.

After all occupants have adjusted their seats and put on safety belts, it is very important that they continue to sit properly. A properly seated occupant sits upright, leaning against the seatback, and centered on the seat cushion, with their

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feet comfortably extended on the floor. Sitting improperly can increase the chance of injury in a crash event. For example, if an occupant slouches, lies down, turns sideways, sits forward, leans forward or sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the chance of injury during a crash is greatly increased.

Make sure the front passenger sensing system is operating properly. See Crash Sensors

and Airbag Indicator (page 46). Do not attempt to repair or service the system. Take your vehicle immediately to an authorized dealer. If it is necessary to modify an advanced front airbag system to accommodate a person with disabilities, contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center. See Getting the Services You Need (page 260). SIDE AIRBAGS

WARNINGS

Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the airbag cover, on the side of the seatbacks (of the front seats), or in front seat areas that may come into contact with a deploying airbag. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a crash.

Do not use accessory seat covers. The use of accessory seat covers may prevent the deployment of the side airbags and increase the risk of injury in an accident.

Do not lean your head on the door. The side airbag could injure you as it deploys from the side of the

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WARNINGS

Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the airbag, its fuses or the seat cover on a seat containing an

airbag as you could be seriously injured or killed. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

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 the risk of injury in a crash.

The side airbags are located on the outboard side of the seatbacks of the front seats. In certain sideways crashes, the airbag on the side affected by the crash will be inflated. The airbag was designed to inflate between the door panel and occupant to further enhance the protection provided occupants in side impact crashes.

The system consists of the following: • A label or embossed side panel

indicating that side airbags are fitted to your vehicle. Side airbags located inside the driver and front passenger seatbacks. Front passenger sensing system.

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• Crash sensors and monitoring system with readiness indicator. See Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator (page 46).

Note: The passenger sensing system will deactivate the passenger seat-mounted side airbag if it detects an empty passenger seat. 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 Technical Working Group. These recommended testing procedures help reduce the risk of injuries related to the deployment of side airbags. PASSENGER KNEE AIRBAG The knee airbag is located under the instrument panel. During a crash, the restraints control module may activate the passenger knee airbag based on crash severity and occupant conditions. Under certain crash and occupant conditions, the passenger knee airbag may deploy but the passenger front airbag may not activate. As with front and side airbags, it is important to be properly seated and restrained to reduce the risk of death or serious injury.

SAFETY CANOPY™ WARNINGS

Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the headliner at the siderail that may come into contact with a deploying curtain airbag. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a crash.

Do not lean your head on the door. The curtain airbag could injure you as it deploys from the headliner. Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the curtain airbags, its fuses, the A, B, C or D pillar trim, or the

headliner on a vehicle containing curtain airbags as you could be seriously injured or killed. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

All occupants of your vehicle including the driver should always wear their safety belts even when an airbag supplemental restraint system and curtain airbag is provided. Failure to properly wear your safety belt could seriously increase the risk of injury or death.

To reduce risk of injury, do not obstruct or place objects in the deployment path of the curtain

airbag.

If the curtain airbags have deployed, the curtain airbags will not function again. The curtain airbags (including the A, B, C and D pillar trim and headliner) must be inspected and serviced by an authorized dealer. If the curtain airbag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in a crash.

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Children 12 years old and under should always be properly restrained in the rear seats. The Safety Canopy 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 design and development of the Safety Canopy included recommended testing procedures that were developed by a group of automotive safety experts known as the Side Airbag Technical Working Group. These recommended testing procedures help reduce the risk of injuries related to the deployment of side airbags (including the Safety Canopy). CRASH SENSORS AND AIRBAG INDICATOR WARNING

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.

Your vehicle has a collection of crash and occupant sensors which provide information to the restraints control module. The restraints control module deploys (activates) the front safety belt pretensioners, rear inflatable safety belts, driver airbag, passenger airbag, seat mounted side airbags, passenger knee airbag and the Safety Canopy. Based on the type of crash (frontal impact or side impact), the restraints control module will deploy the appropriate safety devices.

The Safety Canopy will deploy during significant side crashes or when a certain likelihood of a rollover event is detected by the rollover sensor. The Safety Canopy is mounted to the roof side-rail sheet metal, behind the headliner, above each row of seats. In certain sideways crashes or rollover events, the Safety Canopy will be activated, regardless of which seats are occupied. The Safety Canopy is designed to inflate between the side window area and occupants to further enhance protection provided in side impact crashes and rollover events.

The system consists of the following: •

Safety canopy curtain airbags located above the trim panels over the front and rear side windows identified by a label or wording on the headliner or roof-pillar trim.

• A flexible headliner which opens above

the side doors to allow air curtain deployment

· Crash sensors and monitoring system with readiness indicator. See Crash Sensors and Airbag

Indicator (page 46).

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The fact that the safety belt pretensioners or front airbags did not activate for both front seat occupants in a crash does not mean that something is wrong with the system. Rather, it means the restraints control module determined the accident conditions (crash severity, belt usage) were not appropriate to activate these safety devices. •

The design of the front airbags is to activate only in frontal and near-frontal crashes (not rollovers, side impacts or rear impacts) unless the crash causes sufficient frontal deceleration. The design of the safety belt pretensioners is to activate in frontal, near-frontal and side crashes and in rollovers. The design of the side airbags is to inflate in certain side impact crashes. Side airbags may activate in other types of crashes if the vehicle experiences sufficient sideways motion or deformation. The knee airbag(s) may deploy based on crash severity and occupant conditions. The design of the Safety Canopy is to inflate in certain side impact crashes or rollover events. The Safety Canopy may activate in other types of crashes if the vehicle experiences sufficient sideways motion or deformation, or a certain likelihood of rollover.

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AIRBAG DISPOSAL Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Airbags must be disposed of by qualified personnel.

The restraints control module also monitors the readiness of the above safety devices plus the crash and occupant sensors. The readiness of the safety system is indicated by a warning indicator light in the instrument cluster or by a backup tone if the warning light is not working. Routine maintenance of the airbag is not required. A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following:

The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after the ignition is turned on.

•

The readiness light will either flash or stay lit.

• A series of five beeps will be heard. The

tone pattern will repeat periodically until the problem, the light or both are repaired.

If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the supplemental restraint system serviced at an authorized dealer immediately. Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in the event of a crash. The safety belt pretensioners and the front airbag supplemental restraint system are designed to activate when the vehicle sustains frontal deceleration sufficient to cause the restraints control module to deploy a safety device.

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Keys and Remote Controls

Structures around the vehicle.

• • Other vehicles parked next to your

vehicle.

The radio frequency used by your remote control can also be used by other radio transmitters, for example amateur radios, medical equipment, wireless headphones, wireless remote controls, cell phones, battery chargers and alarm systems. If the frequencies are jammed, you will not be able to use your remote control. You can lock and unlock the doors with the key. Note: Make sure to lock your vehicle before leaving it unattended. Note: If you are in range, the remote control will operate if you press any button unintentionally. Intelligent Access (If Equipped) The system uses a radio frequency signal to communicate with your vehicle and authorize your vehicle to unlock when one of the following conditions are met: •

You activate the front exterior door handle switch. You press the luggage compartment button. • You press a button on the transmitter. If excessive radio frequency interference is present in the area or if the transmitter battery is low, you may need to mechanically unlock your door. You can use the mechanical key blade in your intelligent access key to open the driver door in this situation. See General Information (page 101).

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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION The remote control allows you to: • Remotely lock or unlock the vehicle

doors.

• Unlock the doors without actively using

a key or remote control (intelligent access only).

• Remotely open the power liftgate (if

equipped).

• Remotely start or stop the engine and

user pre-set features (if equipped).

• Arm and disarm the anti-theft system. • Activate the panic alarm. GENERAL INFORMATION ON RADIO FREQUENCIES This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). 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. Note: Changes or modifications not expressively approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. The term IC before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met. The typical operating range for your transmitter is approximately 33 ft (10 m). Vehicles with the remote start feature will have a greater range. One of the following could cause a decrease in operating range: • Weather conditions. • Nearby radio towers.

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Intelligent Access Key (If Equipped)

REMOTE CONTROL Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (If Equipped) Use the key blade to start your vehicle and unlock or lock the driver door from outside your vehicle. The transmitter portion functions as the remote control.

Your intelligent access keys operate the power locks and the remote start system. The key must be in your vehicle to activate the push-button start system. Removable Key Blade The intelligent access key also contains a removable mechanical key blade that you can use to unlock the driver door.

Press the button to release the key. Press and hold the button to fold the key back in when not in use.

Note: Your vehicle’s keys came with a security tag that provides important vehicle key cut information. Keep the tag in a safe place for future reference.

Slide the release on the back of the remote control and pivot the cover off to access the key blade.

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Note: Your vehicle’s backup keys came with a security tag that provides important vehicle key cut information. Keep the tag in a safe place for future reference. Replacing the Battery Note: Refer to local regulations when disposing of transmitter batteries. Note: Do not wipe off any grease on the battery terminals or on the back surface of the circuit board. Note: Replacing the battery does not delete the transmitter from the vehicle. The transmitter should operate normally. A message appears in the information display when the remote control battery is low. See General Information (page 101). Integrated Keyhead Transmitter The remote control uses one coin-type three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent. Press the button to release the key before beginning the procedure.

1.

Insert a screwdriver in the position shown and gently push the clip.

2. Press the clip down to release the

battery cover.

3. Carefully remove the cover.

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Note: Do not touch the battery contacts or the printed circuit board with the screwdriver. 4.

Insert a screwdriver as shown to release the battery.

2.

Insert a coin into the slot and twist to separate the housing.

5. Remove the battery. 6.

Install a new battery with the + facing up.

7. Replace the battery cover. Intelligent Access Transmitter The remote control uses two coin-type three-volt lithium batteries CR2025 or equivalent.

1. Slide the release on the back of the

remote control and pivot the cover off.

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3. Remove the batteries. 4.

Install new batteries with the + facing each other.

Note: Make sure to replace the label between the two batteries. 5. Reinstall the housing and cover. Memory Feature (If Equipped) You can use the remote control to recall memory settings for the driver seat, power mirrors, steering column and power foot pedals.

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Press the unlock button on a linked remote control to recall the memory positions. If you enable the easy-entry-and-exit feature, the seat moves to the easy-entry position. The seat moves to the driver memory position when you put the key in the ignition. Linking a Preset Position to your Remote Control or Intelligent Access Key Fob See Memory Function (page 146). Car Finder

Press the button twice within three seconds. The horn sounds and the direction indicators

flash. We recommend you use this method to locate your vehicle, rather than using the panic alarm. Sounding a Panic Alarm Note: The panic alarm only operates when the ignition is off.

Press the button to activate the alarm. Press the button again or switch the ignition on to

deactivate. Remote Start (If Equipped) WARNING

To avoid exhaust fumes, do not use remote start if your vehicle is parked indoors or areas that are not well

ventilated.

Note: Do not use remote start if your vehicle is low on fuel.

The remote start button is on the transmitter.

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This feature allows you to start your vehicle from outside the vehicle. The transmitter has an extended operating range. You can configure vehicles with automatic climate control to turn on the automatic climate control when you remote start your vehicle. See Automatic Climate Control (page 131). A manual climate control system runs at the setting you set it to when you switched off the vehicle. Many states and provinces restrict the use of remote start. Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements regarding remote start systems. The remote start system does not work if: • • • • • • • Remote Control Feedback An LED on the remote control provides status feedback of remote start or stop commands.

The ignition is on. The alarm system triggers. You disable the feature. The hood is open. The transmission is not in P. The vehicle battery voltage is too low. The service engine soon light is on.

LED

Solid green

Solid red

Status

Remote start or

extension successful Remote stop

successful; vehicle

off

Blinking red

Blinking green

Remote start or

stop failed

Waiting for status

update

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Extending the Vehicle Run Time Repeat Steps 1 and 2 with the vehicle still running to extend the run time for another remote start period. If you programmed the periods to last 10 minutes, the second 10 minutes begins after what is left of the first activation time. For example, if the vehicle has run from the first remote start for five minutes, the vehicle continues to run now for a total of 20 minutes. You can extend the remote start up to a maximum of 35 minutes. Wait at least five seconds before remote starting after a vehicle shutdown. Turning the Vehicle Off After Remote Starting

Press the button once. The parking lamps turn off. You may have to be closer to the vehicle than when starting due to ground reflection and the added noise of the running vehicle. You can disable or enable the remote start system through the information display. See General Information (page 101).

REPLACING A LOST KEY OR REMOTE CONTROL Replacement keys or remote controls can be purchased from an authorized dealer. Authorized dealers can program remote controls for your vehicle. See Passive Anti-Theft System (page 70). To re-program the passive anti-theft system see an authorized dealer.

Remote Starting the Vehicle Note: You must press each button within three seconds of each other. Your vehicle remote starts only if you follow this sequence.

The tag with your transmitter details the starting procedure. To remote start your vehicle: 1. Press the lock button. 2. Press the remote start button twice.

The exterior lamps flash twice.

The horn sounds if the system fails to start, unless quiet start is on. Quiet start runs the blower fan at a slower speed to reduce noise. You can switch it on or off in the information display. See General Information (page 101). Note: If you have remote started your vehicle with an integrated keyhead transmitter, you must switch on the ignition before driving your vehicle. With an intelligent access transmitter, you must press the brake pedal before driving your vehicle. The power windows do not work during the remote start and the radio does not turn on automatically. The parking lamps remain on and the vehicle runs for 5, 10 or 15 minutes depending on the setting.

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• Driver assist features, if equipped on

your vehicle, are forced on: parking aid, blind spot information system (BLIS) with cross traffic alert, lane departure warning and forward collision warning system. Satellite radio adult content restrictions (available only in some markets).

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Configurable Settings With an admin key, you can configure certain MyKey settings when you first create a MyKey and before you recycle the key or restart the vehicle. You can also change the settings afterward with an admin key: • A vehicle speed limit can be set.

Warnings will be shown in the display, followed by an audible tone when your vehicle reaches the set speed. You cannot override the set speed by fully depressing the accelerator pedal or by setting cruise control. WARNING

Do not set MyKey maximum speed limit to a limit that will prevent the driver from maintaining a safe speed

considering posted speed limits and prevailing road conditions. The driver is always responsible to drive in accordance with local laws and prevailing conditions. Failure to do so could result in accident or injury.

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION MyKey allows you to program keys with restricted driving modes to promote good driving habits. All but one of the keys programmed to the vehicle can be activated with these restricted modes. Any keys that have not been programmed are referred to as administrator keys or admin keys. They can be used to: • Create a MyKey. • Program configurable MyKey settings. • Clear all MyKey features. When you have programmed a MyKey, you can access the following information using the information display: • How many admin keys and MyKeys are

programmed to your vehicle. The total distance your vehicle has traveled using a MyKey.

Note: All MyKeys are programmed to the same settings. You cannot program them individually. Non-configurable Settings The following settings cannot be changed by an admin key user: •

Belt-Minder of safety belt reminder. You cannot disable this feature. The audio system will mute when the front seat occupants’ safety belts are not fastened. Early low fuel. The low fuel warning is activated earlier, giving the MyKey user more time to refuel.

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• Various vehicle speed minders can be set. Once you select a speed, it will be shown in the display, followed by an audible tone when the preselected vehicle speed is exceeded.

• Audio system maximum volume of

45%. A message will be shown in the display when you attempt to exceed the limited volume. Also, the speed-sensitive or compensated automatic volume control will be disabled.

• Always on setting. When this is

selected, you will not be able to turn off Advance Trac, 911 Assist or Emergency Assistance, or Do Not Disturb (if your vehicle is equipped with these features).

Message

Settings MyKey Create MyKey

When prompted, hold the OK button until you see a message informing you to label this key as a MyKey. The key will be restricted at the next start. MyKey is successfully created. Make sure you label it so you can distinguish it from the admin keys. You can also program configurable settings for the key(s). See Programming/Changing Configurable Settings.

Message

Settings MyKey

CREATING A MYKEY Use the information display to create a MyKey: 1. Insert the key you want to program into the ignition. If your vehicle is equipped with a push-button start, place the key fob into the backup slot. The location of your backup slot is in another chapter. See Keyless Starting (page 165). 2. Switch the ignition on. 3. Access the main menu on the information display controls. Use the arrow keys to get to the following menu selections:

Action and Description

Press the OK button or the right arrow key. Press the OK button or the right arrow key. Press the OK button or the right arrow key.

Programming/Changing Configurable Settings Use the information display to access your configurable MyKey settings. 1. Switch the ignition on using an admin

key or fob.

2. Access the main menu on the

information display controls. Use the arrow keys to get to the following menu selections:

Action and Description

Press the OK button or the right arrow key. Press the OK button or the right arrow key.

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Note: You can clear or change your MyKey settings at any time during the same key cycle as you created the MyKey. Once you have switched the vehicle off, however, you will need an admin key to change or clear your MyKey settings.

CLEARING ALL MYKEYS You can clear or change your MyKey settings using the information display control on the steering wheel. See Information Displays (page 101). Switch the ignition on using an admin key or fob.

To clear all MyKeys of all MyKey settings, press the left arrow button to access the main menu and scroll to:

Message

Action and Description

Settings MyKey Clear MyKey

Press the OK button. Press the OK button. Press and hold the OK button until the following message displays.

All MyKeys Cleared Note: When you clear your MyKeys, you remove all restrictions and return all MyKeys to their original admin key status.

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CHECKING MYKEY SYSTEM STATUS

You can find information on programmed MyKey(s) using the information display control on the steering wheel. See Information Displays (page 101).

To find information on programmed MyKey(s), press the left arrow button to access the main menu and scroll to:

Message

Description

Settings MyKey Select one of the following: MyKey Dist.

Press the OK button. Press the OK button.

Tracks the distance when drivers use a MyKey. The only way to delete the accumulated distance is by using an admin key to clear your MyKeys. If the distance does not accumulate as expected, then the intended user is not using the MyKey, or an admin key user recently cleared and then recreated a MyKey. Indicates the number of MyKeys programmed to your vehicle. Use this feature to detect how many MyKeys you have for your vehicle and determine when a MyKey has been deleted. Indicates how many admin keys are programmed to your vehicle. Use this feature to determine how many unrestricted keys you have for your vehicle, and detect if an additional MyKey has been programmed.

{0} MyKeys

{0} Admin Keys

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USING MYKEY WITH REMOTE START SYSTEMS MyKey is not compatible with non MYKEY TROUBLESHOOTING

Ford-approved, aftermarket remote start systems. If you choose to install a remote start system, see an authorized dealer for a Ford-approved remote start system.

Condition I cannot create a MyKey.

Potential Causes

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The key or transmitter used to start the vehicle does not have admin privileges. The key or transmitter used to start the vehicle is the only admin key (there always has to be at least one admin key).

• Vehicles with keyless start: The keyless

start transmitter is not placed in the backup position. See Starting a Gasoline Engine (page 166). SecuriLock passive anti-theft system is disabled or in unlimited mode.

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I cannot program the configurable settings.

I cannot clear the MyKeys.

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The key or transmitter used to start your vehicle does not have admin privileges. • No MyKeys are created. See Creating a

MyKey (page 55).

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The key or transmitter used to start your vehicle does not have admin privileges. • No MyKeys are created. See Creating a

MyKey (page 55).

I lost the only admin key.

Purchase a new key from an authorized dealer.

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Condition

Potential Causes

I lost a key.

MyKey distances do not accumulate.

No MyKey functions with the keyless entry transmitter.

Program a spare key. See Passive Anti-Theft System (page 70). • The MyKey user is not using the MyKey. • An admin key holder cleared the MyKeys

and created new MyKeys. The key system has been reset.

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• An admin transmitter is present at vehicle

start.

• No MyKeys are created. See Creating a

MyKey (page 55).

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you press the unlock button once. All door mode unlocks all doors when you press the unlock button once. The unlocking mode applies to the remote control, keyless entry keypad and intelligent access. Locking the Doors

Press the button to lock all doors. The direction indicators will flash.

Press the button again within three seconds to confirm that all the doors are closed. The doors will lock again, the horn will sound and the direction indicators will flash if all the doors and the liftgate are closed. Note: If any door or the liftgate is open, or if the hood is open on vehicles with an anti-theft alarm or remote start, the horn will sound twice and the direction indicators will not flash. Locking and Unlocking the Doors with the Key Blade Locking with the Key Turn the top of the key toward the front of your vehicle. Unlocking with the Key Turn the top of the key toward the rear of your vehicle. Note: If the child safety locks are on and you pull the interior handle, you will only turn off the emergency locking, not the child safety lock. You can only open the doors using the external door handle. Opening a Rear Door from Inside Pull the interior door handle twice to unlock and open a rear door. The first pull unlocks the door and the second pull opens the door.

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING You can use the power door lock control or the remote control to lock and unlock your vehicle. Power Door Locks (If Equipped) The power door lock control is on the driver and front passenger door panels.

Unlock. Lock.

Remote Control You can use the remote control at any time. Unlocking the Doors (Two-Stage Unlock)

Press the button to unlock the driver door. Press the button again within three seconds to unlock all doors. The direction indicators will flash. Press and hold both the lock and unlock buttons on the remote control for three seconds to change between driver door or all doors unlock mode. The direction indicators will flash twice to indicate a change to the unlocking mode. Driver door mode only unlocks the driver door when

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Smart Unlocks for Integrated Keyhead Transmitter This helps to prevent you from locking yourself out of your vehicle if the key is still in the ignition. When you open one of the front doors and lock your vehicle with the power door lock control, all the doors will lock then unlock and the horn will sound twice if the key is still in the ignition. You can still lock your vehicle with the key in the ignition by either: • Using the keyless entry keypad with the

driver door closed.

• Pressing the lock button on the remote control even if the doors are not closed. If both front doors are closed, you can lock your vehicle by any method, regardless of whether the key is in the ignition or not. Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys (If Equipped) This helps to prevent you from locking your key inside the passenger compartment or rear cargo area. When you electronically lock your vehicle with any door open, transmission in park (P) and the ignition off, the system will search for an intelligent access key in the passenger compartment after you close the last door. If the system finds a key, all of the doors will immediately unlock and the horn sounds twice, indicating that a key is inside. You can override the smart unlock feature and intentionally lock the intelligent access key inside your vehicle.

Activating Intelligent Access (If Equipped) The intelligent access key must be within 3 ft (1 m) of your vehicle. At a Door Pull a front exterior door handle to unlock and open the door. Do not touch the lock sensor on the front of the handle.

The locking sensors are on the front door handles. Touch the locking area on the front of the door handle to lock your vehicle. There is a brief delay before you can unlock your vehicle again. Note: Keep the door handle clean to make sure the system operates correctly. Note: Your vehicle does not automatically lock. If you do not touch a locking sensor your vehicle will remain unlocked. At the Liftgate Press the exterior liftgate release button on the top of the liftgate pull-cup handle. See Manual Liftgate (page 63).

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Enabling or Disabling Autolock and Autounlock You can switch autounlock and autolock on or off independently of each other. To enable or disable autolock, do the following: 1. Switch the ignition on. 2. Press the power door unlock control

three times.

3. Switch the ignition off. 4. Press the power door unlock control

three times.

5. Switch the ignition on. The horn sounds

indicating your vehicle is in programming mode.

6. Press the power door unlock control

and within five seconds, press the power door lock control. The horn sounds once if disabled or twice if enabled.

7. Switch the ignition off. The horn sounds

indicating programming is complete. To enable or disable autounlock, do the following: 1. Switch the ignition on. 2. Press the power door unlock control

three times.

3. Switch the ignition off. 4. Press the power door unlock control

three times.

5. Switch the ignition on. The horn sounds

indicating your vehicle is in programming mode.

6. Press the power door lock control and

within five seconds, press the power door unlock control. The horn sounds once if disabled or twice if enabled.

7. Switch the ignition off. The horn sounds

indicating programming is complete.

To override smart unlock, lock your vehicle after you have closed all doors by: • Using the keyless entry keypad. • Pressing the lock button on another

intelligent access key. Touching the locking area on the front of the door handle with another intelligent access key in your hand.

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When you open one of the front doors and lock your vehicle using the power door lock control, all doors will lock then unlock if: • •

The ignition is on. The ignition is off and the transmission is not in park (P). Autolock (If Equipped) Autolock locks all the doors when: • All doors are closed. • •

The ignition is on. You shift into any gear putting your vehicle in motion. Your vehicle attains a speed greater than 4 mph (7 km/h). Autounlock (If Equipped) Autounlock unlocks all the doors when: •

The ignition is on, all the doors are closed and your vehicle has been in motion at a speed greater than 4 mph (7 km/h). Your vehicle comes to a stop and you switch the ignition off or to accessory. You open the driver door within 10
minutes of switching the ignition off or to accessory.

Note: If you electronically lock your vehicle after you switch the ignition off with the driver door closed, the doors will not autounlock.

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MANUAL LIFTGATE WARNINGS

It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a crash, people riding in

these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious personal injury or death.

Make sure to close and latch the liftgate to prevent drawing exhaust fumes into your vehicle. This will also prevent passengers and cargo from falling out. If you must drive with the liftgate open, keep the vents or windows open so outside air comes into your vehicle. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious personal injury.

Note: Be careful when opening or closing the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed area to avoid damaging the liftgate. Note: Do not hang anything, for example a bike rack, from the glass or liftgate. This could damage the liftgate and its components. Note: Do not leave the liftgate open while driving. This could damage the liftgate and its components.

Illuminated Entry (If Equipped) The interior lamps and some exterior lamps illuminate when you unlock the doors with the remote control. The lamps turn off if: The ignition is on. • You press the remote control lock • button. • 25 seconds have elapsed. The lamps do not turn off if: •

You switch them on with the lighting control.

25 seconds have elapsed. You lock your vehicle from the outside.

• Any door is open. Illuminated Exit (If Equipped) The interior lamps and some exterior lamps illuminate when all doors are closed and you switch the ignition off. The lamps will turn off if all the doors remain closed and: • • Battery Saver If you leave the courtesy lamps, interior lamps or headlamps on, the battery saver shuts them off 10 minutes after you switch the ignition off. Battery Saver for Intelligent Access Keys (If Equipped) If you leave the ignition switched on and the engine is not running, the battery saver will turn the ignition off when it detects a certain amount of battery drain, or after 45 minutes have elapsed.

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POWER LIFTGATE (If Equipped)

WARNINGS

It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a crash, people riding in

these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Make sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and properly using a safety belt. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious personal injury or death.

Make sure to close and latch the liftgate to prevent drawing exhaust fumes into your vehicle. This will also prevent passengers and cargo from falling out. If you must drive with the liftgate open, keep the vents or windows open so outside air comes into your vehicle. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious personal injury.

Keep keys out of reach of children. Do not allow children to operate or play near an open or moving power

liftgate. You should supervise the operation of the power liftgate at all times.

Note: Make sure that you close the liftgate before operating or moving your vehicle, especially in an enclosure, like a garage or a parking structure. This could damage the liftgate and its components. Note: Do not hang anything, for example a bike rack, from the glass or liftgate. This could damage the liftgate and its components. The liftgate only operates with the transmission in park (P). Two warning tones sound as the liftgate begins to power close. Three short chimes indicate a problem with the open or close request, caused by:

Press the button located in the top of the liftgate pull cup handle to unlatch the liftgate, and then pull on the outside handle. With the Remote Control

Press the button twice within three seconds.

Closing the Liftgate

A handle is located inside the liftgate to help with closing.

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With the Outside Control Button Opening the Liftgate 1. Unlock the liftgate with the remote

control or power door unlock control. If an intelligent access key is within 3 ft (1 m) of the liftgate, the liftgate unlocks when you press the liftgate release button.

2. Press the control button located in the

top of the liftgate pull-cup handle.

Note: Allow the power system to open the liftgate. Manually pushing or pulling the liftgate may activate the system’s obstacle detection feature and stop the power operation or reverse its direction. Manually interfering with the liftgate motion may also replicate a gas strut failure. Closing the Liftgate

WARNING

Keep clear of the liftgate when activating the rear switch.

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The ignition is on and the transmission is not in park (P). The battery voltage is below the minimum operating voltage. The vehicle speed is at or above 3 mph (5 km/h).

If the liftgate starts to close after it has fully opened, this indicates there may be excessive weight on the liftgate or a possible gas strut failure. A repetitive chime sounds and the liftgate closes under control. Remove any excessive weight from the liftgate. If the liftgate continues to close after opening, have the system checked by an authorized dealer. Opening and Closing the Liftgate

WARNING

Make sure all persons are clear of the power liftgate area before using the power liftgate control.

Note: Be careful when opening or closing the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed area to avoid damaging the liftgate. Note: Do not leave the liftgate open while driving. This could damage the liftgate and its components. From the Instrument Panel

Press the button on the instrument panel.

With the Remote Control

Press the button twice within three seconds.

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3. Press and hold the liftgate control

button on the liftgate until you hear a chime, indicating programming is complete.

Note: You can only use the liftgate control button to program the height. Note: You cannot program the height if the liftgate position is too low. The new open liftgate height is recalled when the power liftgate is opened. To change the programmed height, repeat the above procedure. Once you open the power liftgate, you can manually move it to a different height. Note: The system recalls the new programmed height until you reprogram it, even if you disconnect the battery. When operating the power liftgate after you have programmed a lower height than fully open, you can fully open the liftgate by manually pushing it upward to the maximum open position. Obstacle Detection When Closing The system stops when it detects an obstacle. Two short tones sound and the system reverses to open. Once you remove the obstacle, you can power close the liftgate. Note: Entering your vehicle while the liftgate is closing can cause your vehicle to bounce and activate obstacle detection. To prevent this, let the power liftgate close completely before you enter your vehicle. Before driving off, check the instrument cluster for a liftgate or door ajar message or warning indicator. Failure to do this could result in unintentionally leaving the liftgate open while driving.

Press and release the liftgate control button. Stopping the Liftgate Movement You can stop the liftgate movement by doing any of the following: • Pressing the liftgate control button. • Pressing the liftgate button on the

remote control twice.

• Pressing the liftgate button on the

instrument panel.

• Activating the obstacle detection

feature.

• Moving your foot under and away from the center rear bumper in a single-kick motion.*

*This method only works for vehicles with the hands-free liftgate feature. Setting the Liftgate Open Height 1. Open the liftgate. 2. Stop the liftgate movement by pressing the control button on the liftgate when it reaches the desired height.

Note: Once the liftgate has stopped moving, you can also manually move it to the desired height.

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When Opening The system stops when it detects an obstacle and two short tones sound. Once you remove the obstacle, you can continue to operate the liftgate. Hands-Free Feature (If Equipped) Make sure you have an intelligent access transmitter within 3 ft (1 m) of the liftgate.

Note: Allow the power system to open the liftgate. Manually pushing or pulling the liftgate may activate the system’s obstacle detection feature and stop the power operation or reverse its direction. Manually interfering with the liftgate motion may also replicate a gas strut failure. Note: Splashing water may cause the hands-free liftgate to open. Keep the intelligent access key away from the rear bumper detection area when washing your vehicle. KEYLESS ENTRY SECURICODE™ Keyless Entry Keypad The keypad is near the driver window. It illuminates when touched. Note: If you enter your entry code too fast on the keypad, the unlock function may not work. Enter your entry code again more slowly.

1. Move your foot under and away from

the rear bumper detection area in a single-kick motion. Do not move your foot sideways or the sensors may not detect the motion.

2. The liftgate powers open or close.

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