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Information Displays

CLOCK

Type 1

PERSONALIZED SETTINGS

Measure Units

To swap between imperial and metric

units, scroll to this display and press the

OK button.

To adjust the clock, switch the ignition on

and press buttons H or M on the

information and entertainment display as

necessary.

Switching Chimes Off

Type 2

To switch chimes off, scroll to this display

Note: Use the information display to adjust

and press the OK button.

the clock. See (page 69).

The following chimes can be switched off:

•

Warning messages.

Information messages.

TRIP COMPUTER

Resetting the Trip Computer

Press and hold OK on the current screen

to reset the respective trip, distance, time

and average fuel information.

INFORMATION MESSAGES

Trip Odometer

Registers the distance traveled of

individual journeys.

Fuel Used

Indicates the approximate distance your

vehicle will travel on the fuel remaining in

the tank. Changes in driving pattern may

cause the value to vary.

Average Fuel

Indicates the average fuel consumption

Press the OK button to acknowledge and

remove some messages from the

information display. Other messages will

be removed automatically after a short

time.

since the function was last reset.

Press the right arrow button on the current

screen to see the EcoMode menu.

Digital Speedometer

Certain messages need to be confirmed

before you can access the menus.

The speed your vehicle is traveling at will

display as a digital number.

Note: Depending on the options on your

vehicle, not all of the messages will display

or be available. Certain messages may be

abbreviated or shortened depending upon

which cluster type is fitted to your vehicle.

All Value

Indicates all the respective trip, distance

and average fuel information.

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Information Displays

message and will remain on until the cause

Message Indicator (If Equipped)

of the message has been rectified.

The message indicator

Some messages will be supplemented by

a system specific symbol with a message

indicator.

illuminates to supplement some

messages. It will be red or amber

in color depending on the severity of the

Active City Stop

Message

Indicator

Action

Active City Stop Sensor

blocked Clean screen

amber

See Active City Stop (page 160).

Active City Stop not

available

amber

-

See Active City Stop (page 160).

Active City Stop Auto

braking

Airbag

Message

indicator

Message

Action

Displays when the system requires service due to

a malfunction. Have your vehicle checked by an

authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Airbag fault Service

now

amber

Alarm

Message

Indicator

Action

Amber

Displays when the alarm has been triggered due

to unauthorized entry. See Anti-Theft Alarm

(page 41).

Alarm activated Check

Vehicle

-

Displays when the system requires service due to

a malfunction. Have your vehicle checked by an

authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Alarm fault Service

required

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Information Displays

Automatic High Beam Control

Message

Indicator

Action

Front camera low visib-

ility Clean screen

amber

Displays when the front camera sensor has

reduced visibility. Clean the windshield.

amber

-

Displays when the front camera sensor has

malfunctioned. Have this checked as soon as

possible.

Front camera fault

Service required

Displays when the front camera sensor has

malfunctioned. Wait a short period of time for the

sensor to cool down.

Front camera tempor-

arily not available

Battery and Charging System

Message

Indicator

Action

Red

Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and

switch the ignition off. Have your vehicle checked

by an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Electrical system over-

voltage Stop safely

Red

Displays to warn of a low battery condition. Switch

off all unneeded electrical accessories. Have your

vehicle checked by an authorized dealer as soon

as possible.

Battery low See

manual

Blind Spot Monitor and Cross Traffic Alert System

Message

Indicator

Action

Amber

Displayed when the blind spot information system

and cross traffic alert system sensors are blocked.

See Blind Spot Information System (page 156).

Displayed when a fault with the system has

occurred. Have your vehicle checked by an

authorized dealer as soon as possible.

BLIS Low visibility See

manual

BLIS: left sensor fault

Service required

Displayed when a fault with the system has

occurred. Have your vehicle checked by an

authorized dealer as soon as possible.

BLIS: right sensor fault

Service required

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Information Displays

Message

Indicator

Action

Amber

Displayed when the system is not available due

to trailer use. See Blind Spot Information

System (page 156).

BLIS not available

Trailer attached

Cross Traffic Vehicle

coming from left

Amber

Displayed when the system detects a vehicle. See

Blind Spot Information System (page 156).

Cross Traffic Vehicle

coming from right

Displayed when the system detects a vehicle. See

Blind Spot Information System (page 156).

Displayed when the blind spot information system

and cross traffic alert system sensors are blocked.

See Blind Spot Information System (page 156).

Cross Traffic Sensor

blocked See manual

Amber

-

Displays when the system requires service due to

a malfunction. Have your vehicle checked by an

authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Cross Traffic fault

Service required

Displayed when the system is not available due

to trailer use. See Blind Spot Information

System (page 156).

Cross Traffic disabled

Trailer attached

Child Power Lock

Message

indicator

Message

Action

Displays when the system has detected a condi-

tion that requires service. Have your vehicle

checked by an authorized dealer as soon as

possible.

Child lock fault Service

required

amber

Climate Control

Message

Indicator

amber

-

Action

Auxiliary heater on

Auxiliary heater off

See Auxiliary Heater (page 95).

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Information Displays

Cruise Control and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

Message

Indicator

Action

Front radar sensor

amber

See Cruise Control (page 145).

blocked See manual

ACC not available

amber

Collision Warning fault

Service required

Collision Warn not

available

amber

See Cruise Control (page 145).

ACC/Collision Warn

fault Service required

Driver Alert

Message

Indicator

Action

Driver fatigue warning

Rest now

red

Stop and rest as soon as it is safe to do so.

Driver fatigue warning

Rest suggested

amber

Take a rest break soon.

Doors

Message

Indicator

Action

Red

Displays when the door listed is not completely

closed and your vehicle is moving.

Driver door ajar

Displays when the door listed is not completely

closed and your vehicle is moving.

Passenger door ajar

Driver side rear door

ajar

Displays when the door listed is not completely

closed and your vehicle is moving.

Passenger side rear

door ajar

Displays when the door listed is not completely

closed and your vehicle is moving.

Displays when the luggage compartment is not

completely closed and your vehicle is moving.

Trunk ajar

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Information Displays

Message

Indicator

Action

Red

Displays when the hood is not completely closed

and your vehicle is moving.

Hood open

-

Displays when the door listed is not completely

closed.

Driver door ajar

Displays when the door listed is not completely

closed.

Passenger door ajar

Driver side rear door

ajar

Displays when the door listed is not completely

closed.

Passenger side rear

door ajar

Displays when the door listed is not completely

closed.

Displays when the luggage compartment is not

completely closed.

Trunk ajar

Hood open

Displays when the hood is not completely closed.

Engine

Message

Indicator

Action

Red

Displays when the engine temperature is too high.

Stop your vehicle in a safe place and allow the

engine to cool. If the problem persists, have your

vehicle checked by an authorized dealer. See

Engine Coolant Check (page 194).

High engine temper-

ature Stop safely

Amber

-

Engine service is required. Have your vehicle

checked by an authorized dealer as soon as

possible.

Engine fault Service

now

Displays when water is detected in the fuel. Have

your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer as

soon as possible.

Water detected in fuel

Service required

Engine oil level low

Check level

Check the engine oil level See Engine Oil Check

(page 193).

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Information Displays

Hill Start Assist

Message

Indicator

Action

Amber

Displays when hill start assist is not available.

Have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer

as soon as possible. See Hill Start Assist (page

127).

Hill start assist not

available

Keyless Vehicle

Message

Indicator

Action

Ford KeyFree Key not

inside car

Red

Amber

Red

Displayed when a valid key is not detected within

your vehicle. See Keyless Starting (page 109).

Ford KeyFree Key inside

vehicle

Displays to remind you that the key is in the trunk.

See Keyless Starting (page 109).

Switch ign. off Press

ENGINE Start/Stop

button

Displayed as a reminder to switch the ignition off.

See Keyless Starting (page 109).

-

Displayed as a reminder to press the brake while

starting your vehicle.

Press brake to start

Displays when the key battery is low. Change the

battery as soon as possible. See Remote Control

(page 30).

Key Battery low

Replace soon

Ford KeyFree No key

detected

-

Displayed if the key is not detected by the system.

See Keyless Starting (page 109).

Ford KeyFree Place key

in key holder

See Keyless Starting (page 109).

See Steering Wheel Lock (page 111).

Steering lock engaged

turn steering wheel

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Information Displays

Lane Keeping Aid

Message

Indicator

Action

amber

Displays when the system has detected a condi-

tion that requires service. Have your vehicle

checked by an authorized dealer.

Lane keeping sys Fault

Service required

Lighting

Message

Indicator

Action

Amber

Displays when an electrical system problem

occurs with the headlamp system. See Changing

a Bulb (page 196).

Headlamp fault Service

required

-

Displays when the low beam headlamp bulb has

Low beam Bulb fault

Brake lamp Bulb fault

burned out. See Changing a Bulb (page 196).

Displays when the brake lamp bulb has burned

out. See Changing a Bulb (page 196).

Rear fog lamp Bulb

fault

Displays when the rear fog lamp bulb has burned

out. See Changing a Bulb (page 196).

Displays when the trailer brake lamp bulb has

burned out. Have your vehicle checked by an

authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Trailer brake lamp Bulb

fault

-

Displays when the trailer turn lamp bulb has

burned out. Have your vehicle checked by an

authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Trailer turn lamp Bulb

fault

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Maintenance

Message

Indicator

Action

Red

Indicates the brake fluid level is low and the brake

system should be inspected immediately. See

Brake Fluid Check (page 194).

Brake fluid level low

Service now

-

Displays when the washer fluid is low and needs

Washer fluid level low

Check fuel fill inlet

to be refilled. See Washer Fluid Check (page 195).

Displays when the fuel fill inlet was not properly

closed. See Refueling (page 120).

Displays when the engine oil life is depleted and

requires a change. See Engine Oil Check (page

193).

Oil change required

Occupant Protection

Message

Indicator

Action

-

Displays when the system has detected a condi-

tion that requires service. Have your vehicle

checked by an authorized dealer as soon as

possible.

Service Beltminder

Parking Aid

Message

Indicator

Action

Amber

Displays when the system has detected a condi-

tion that requires service. Have your vehicle

checked by an authorized dealer. See Parking

Aid (page 138).

Parking aid fault

Service required

Rear park aid disabled

Trailer attached

-

Displays when a trailer is attached.

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Information Displays

Parking Brake

Message

Indicator

Action

Red

Displays when the parking brake is set, the engine

is running and your vehicle is moving more than 3

mph (5 km/h). If the warning stays on after the

parking brake is released, have your vehicle

checked by an authorized dealer as soon as

possible.

Park brake applied

Amber

See Parking Brake (page 135).

Displays when the system has detected a condi-

tion that requires service. Have your vehicle

checked by an authorized dealer as soon as

possible.

Park brake fault Service

now

Power Steering

Message

Indicator

Action

Red

The power steering system is not working. Stop

your vehicle in a safe place. Have your vehicle

checked by an authorized dealer as soon as

possible.

Steering loss Stop

safely

Amber

The power steering system is not working. Stop

your vehicle in a safe place. Have your vehicle

checked by an authorized dealer as soon as

possible.

Steering assist fault

Service required

The power steering system has detected a condi-

tion within the power steering system or passive

entry or passive start system requires service. Have

your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer as

soon as possible.

Steering fault Service

now

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Information Displays

Start-Stop

Message

Action

indicator

Switch the ignition off before leaving your vehicle

if the system has shut down the engine. See Auto-

Start-Stop (page 115).

Auto StartStop Switch

ignition off

red

Auto StartStop fault

Service required

amber

Have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer.

Auto StartStop Press a

pedal to start engine

The engine needs to be restarted, press the clutch

-

pedal to start. See Auto-Start-Stop (page 115).

Auto StartStop Select

neutral

Select neutral for the system to restart the engine.

See Auto-Start-Stop (page 115).

Auto StartStop Manual

Start required

The system is not functioning. A manual restart is

required.

Starting System

Message

Indicator

Action

Drive to clean exhaust

filter See manual

Amber

See Diesel Particulate Filter (page 113).

See Starting a Diesel Engine (page 113).

Cleaning exhaust filter

-

Exhaust filter cleaning

complete

Engine preheating

-

Displays when starting your vehicle as a reminder

to apply the brake.

Press brake to start

-

Displays when starting your vehicle as a reminder

to apply the clutch.

Press clutch to start

Press brake and clutch

to start

Displays when starting your vehicle as a reminder

to apply the brake and clutch.

Cranking time

exceeded

Displays when your vehicle fails to start.

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Towing

Message

Indicator

Action

Trailer sway Reduce

speed

Red

See Trailer Sway Control (page 166).

Transmission and Four-Wheel Drive

Message

Indicator

Action

Red

The transmission is overheating and needs to cool.

Reduce your speed gradually and stop your vehicle

as soon as it is safe to do so.

Transmission too hot

Press brake

Amber

The transmission is overheating and needs to cool.

Reduce your speed gradually and stop your vehicle

as soon as it is safe to do so.

Transmission too hot

Press brake

The transmission is overheating and needs to cool.

Reduce your speed gradually and stop your vehicle

as soon as it is safe to do so.

Transmission overtem-

perature Stop safely

The transmission is overheating and needs to cool.

Reduce your speed gradually and stop your vehicle

as soon as it is safe to do so.

Transmission over-

heating Stop safely

Transmission Service

required

Amber

Have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer

as soon as possible.

The system is not functioning correctly and

defaulted to front-wheel drive. Have your vehicle

checked by an authorized dealer as soon as

possible. See Using Four-Wheel Drive (page

129).

4WD fault Service

required

Amber

Displays when the system disables automatically

and enters front-wheel drive only mode to protect

driveline components. See Using Four-Wheel

Drive (page 129).

The system has overheated and defaulted to

front-wheel drive. See Using Four-Wheel Drive

(page 129).

4WD Off

4WD Temporarily

disabled

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Information Displays

Message

Indicator

Action

-

Displays when system operation has been

restored. See Using Four-Wheel Drive (page

129).

4WD restored

Transmission not in

Park Select P

-

Displays as a reminder to move the transmission

selector lever to park.

Transmission Hot Stop

or Speed Up

Transmission is getting hot. Stop to let it cool or

speed up.

Transmission Hot Wait

...

Transmission is hot. Wait as needed to let it cool.

Transmission too hot

Press brake

Transmission is getting hot. Stop to let it cool

down.

At low outside temperatures, after starting the

engine, it may take the transmission several

seconds to engage reverse or drive. Keep the brake

pedal depressed until these messages disappear

from the display.

Transmission warming

up Please wait

-

Some gears may not be available. Have your

vehicle checked by an authorized dealer as soon

as possible. See Automatic Transmission (page

124).

Transmission limited

function See manual

Press brake to unlock

gearshift lever

-

Displays to request the operator to apply the brake

as needed by the transmission.

Gearshift lever

unlocked

Displays when the transmission shift lever is

unlocked and free to select gears.

Traction Control

Message

Indicator

Action

-

Displays when the traction control system has

been switched off. See Using Traction Control

(page 136).

Traction control off

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