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Information Displays
You need to confirm certain messages
INFORMATION MESSAGES
before you can access the menus.
The message indicator
illuminates to supplement some
messages.
The indicator is red or amber depending
on the severity of the condition and it
remains on until the condition is resolved.
A system-specific symbol with a message
indicator may supplement some
messages.
Note: Depending on your vehicle options
and instrument cluster type, not all of the
messages will display or be available. The
information display may abbreviate or
shorten certain messages.
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Press the OK button to acknowledge and
remove some messages from the
information display. The information
display will automatically remove other
messages after a short period of time.
Airbag
Message
Action
Airbag fault Service now Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Alarm System
Message
Action
Alarm activated Check
Vehicle
Displays when the alarm has been triggered due to unauthor-
ized entry.
See Anti-Theft Alarm (page 69).
Alarm fault Service
required
Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
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Information Displays
Automatic Engine Shutdown
Message
Action
Engine Shuts Off In
{seconds to shut off:#0}
Seconds
Displays if the engine is going to automatically turn off.
Engine Shut Off For Fuel Displays if the engine automatically turns off to improve fuel
Economy
economy.
Engine Shuts Off in
Displays if the engine is going to automatically turn off. Press
{seconds to shut off:#0} and hold the OK button to override the system.
Seconds Press Ok to
Override
Auto-Start-Stop
Message
Action
Auto StartStop Switch
ignition off
Switch the ignition off before leaving your vehicle if the system
has shut down the engine.
See Auto-Start-Stop (page 126).
Auto StartStop fault
Service required
Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Auto StartStop Press a
pedal to start engine
Press the brake or clutch pedal. The engine requires restarting
manually.
See Auto-Start-Stop (page 126).
Auto StartStop Select
neutral to start engine
Displays as a reminder to shift into neutral (N). The engine
requires restarting manually.
See Auto-Start-Stop (page 126).
Auto StartStop Manual The system is not functioning and the engine requires
restart required restarting manually.
Battery and Charging System
Message
Action
Electrical system over-
voltage Stop safely
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and switch the
engine off. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Battery low See manual Displays if the battery is low or has no charge.
Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
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Information Displays
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System
Message
Action
Blindspot Low visibility
See manual
Displays when the blind spot information system and cross
traffic alert system sensors are blocked.
See Blind Spot Information System (page 169).
Blindspot right sensor
fault Service required
The system has detected a fault that requires service. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Blindspot left sensor
fault Service required
Blindspot not available
Trailer attached
Displays when you attach a trailer to your vehicle.
See Blind Spot Information System (page 169).
Cross Traffic Vehicle
coming from right
Displays when the system detects a vehicle.
See Blind Spot Information System (page 169).
Cross Traffic Vehicle
coming from left
Cross Traffic Sensor
blocked See manual
Displays when the blind spot information system and cross
traffic alert system sensors are blocked.
See Blind Spot Information System (page 169).
Cross Traffic fault
Service required
The system has detected a fault that requires service. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Cross Traffic not avail-
able Trailer attached
Displays when you attach a trailer to your vehicle.
See Blind Spot Information System (page 169).
Engine
Message
Action
Engine fault Service now Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
High engine temperature Displays when the engine temperature is too high.
Stop safely
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so, switch the
engine off and allow it to cool.
If the problem persists, have your vehicle checked as soon
as possible.
See Engine Coolant Check (page 218).
Power reduced to lower Displays when the engine has limited power to help reduce
engine temperature
coolant temperature.
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Information Displays
Fuel System
Message
Action
Fuel Level Low
Refuel as soon as possible.
Hill Start Assist
Message
Action
Hill start assist not avail- Displays when hill start assist is not available. Have your
able
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
See Hill Start Assist (page 146).
Keyless Entry
Message
Action
Ford KeyFree Key inside Displays if you leave a vehicle key in the luggage compartment
vehicle
and switch the ignition on or try to lock your vehicle.
See Keyless Starting (page 118).
Ford KeyFree No key
detected
Displays when the system cannot detect a valid key.
See Keyless Starting (page 118).
Switch ign. off Press
ENGINE Start/Stop
button
Displays if you switch the ignition on without starting the
engine.
See Keyless Starting (page 118).
Ford KeyFree Key not
inside car
Displays when the system cannot detect a valid key.
See Keyless Starting (page 118).
Key Battery low Replace Displays when the remote key battery requires replacing.
soon
See Remote Control (page 49).
Lane Keeping System
Message
Action
Lane Keeping Sys Fault
Service required
The system has detected a fault that requires service. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
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Information Displays
Lighting
Message
Action
Displays if a brake lamp bulb fails.
Displays if a low beam bulb fails.
Brake lamp Bulb fault
Low beam Bulb fault
Headlamp fault Service Displays if an electrical malfunction occurs with the headlamp
required
system. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Maintenance
Message
Action
Oil change required
Displays when the engine oil life is depleted and your vehicle
requires an oil change.
Brake fluid level low
Service now
Displays if the brake fluid level is low or if there is a brake
system fault.
See Brake Fluid Check (page 222).
Have your vehicle checked immediately.
MyKey
Message
Action
MyKey active Drive Safely Displays when MyKey is active.
See MyKey™ (page 54).
Speed Limited to {MyKey Displays when starting your vehicle, a MyKey is in use and the
limit ##0} km/h
MyKey speed limit is on.
Speed Limited to {MyKey
limit ##0} mph
MyKey Vehicle Near Top Displays when a MyKey is in use and your vehicle speed
Speed
approaches a preset speed limit.
MyKey Vehicle at Top
Speed
Displays when a MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit
is reached.
MyKey Check Speed
Drive Safely
Displays when a MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit
is reached.
MyKey Buckle Up to
Unmute Audio
Displays when a MyKey is in use and seatbelt reminder is
activated.
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Information Displays
Message
Action
MyKey Park aid cannot
be deactivated
Displays when a MyKey is in use and the user tries to switch
the parking aid system off.
Key is Already a MyKey
Displays when trying to create a MyKey with a key already
designated as a MyKey.
MyKey Place key in key
holder
Displays when you are programming a MyKey.
MyKey ESC cannot be
deactivated
Displays when a MyKey is in use and the user tries to switch
the stability control system off.
Parking Aid
Message
Action
Parking aid fault Service The system has detected a fault that requires service. Have
required
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Parking Brake
Message
Action
Park brake applied
Displays if you have not released the parking brake and your
vehicle reaches 3 mph (5 km/h).
If the warning message remains on after you have released
the parking brake, the system has detected a fault that
requires service. Have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
Seatbelt Reminder
Message
Action
Service Beltminder
The system has detected a fault that requires service. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
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Information Displays
Starting System
Message
Action
Press brake to start
Displays when you start your vehicle as a reminder to fully
press the brake pedal.
Cranking time exceeded Displays if your vehicle fails to start.
See Starting and Stopping the Engine (page 118).
Steering System
Message
Action
Steering loss Stop safely The system has detected a fault that requires service. Have
your vehicle checked immediately.
Steering assist fault
Service required
You will continue to have full steering but will need to exert
greater force on the steering wheel. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
Steering fault Service
now
The system has detected a fault that requires service. Have
your vehicle checked immediately.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Message
Action
Low Tire Pressure
Displays if the tire pressure in one or more tires is below the
correct pressure.
See Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page 261).
Tire Pressure Monitor
Fault
The system has detected a fault that requires service. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Tire Pressure Sensor
Fault
Displays if the system detects a fault with a tire pressure
sensor or the spare tire is in use.
If the warning message remains on after you have checked
the tire pressures, the system has detected a fault that
requires service. Have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
Traction Control
Message
Action
Traction control off
Displays when you switch the system off.
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Information Displays
Message
Action
See Using Traction Control (page 148).
Transmission
Message
Action
Transmission malfunc-
tion Service now
Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Transmission over-
heating Stop safely
The transmission is overheating and needs to cool. Stop your
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so, switch the engine off
and allow the transmission to cool.
Transmission not in Park Displays as a reminder to shift into park (P).
Select P
Press brake to unlock
gearshift lever
Press the brake pedal to unlock the transmission.
Gearshift lever unlocked Displays when the transmission selector lever unlocks.
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