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4. Pull bulb straight out of socket
and push in the new bulb.
5. Install the bulb socket into the
lamp assembly and rotate clockwise.
6. To install, carefully press the
lamp assembly into liftgate.
Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs
1. Remove the two screws and move
the lamp assembly away from the
liftgate.
2. Remove the bulb holder from the
lamp assembly by depressing the
snaps.
3. Pull the bulb straight out of the
socket and push in the new bulb.
Install the new bulbs in reverse
order.
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Replacing fog lamp bulbs (if equipped)
1. Make sure the fog lamp switch is
in the off position.
2. From underneath the vehicle,
rotate the harness/bulb assembly
counterclockwise, to remove from
the fog lamp.
3. Carefully disconnect the bulb
from the harness assembly via the
two snap clips.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
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Certain adverse driving maneuvers may activate the RSCsystem, which
include:
•Emergency lane-change
•Taking a turn too fast
•Quick maneuvering to avoid an accident, pedestrian or obstacle
Switching off traction control
If the vehicle is stuck in snow, mud or sand, and seems to lose engine
power, switching off the traction control features of the AdvanceTrac
with RSCsystem may be beneficial because the wheels are allowed to
spin. This will restore full engine power and will enhance momentum
through the obstacle. To switch off the traction control, press the
traction control off button. Full features of the stability control system
can be restored by pressing the traction control off button again, or by
turning off and restarting the engine.
If you switch off the traction control, the stability control “OFF” light will
illuminate steadily. Pressing the stability control off button again will turn
off the stability control “OFF” light.
In R (Reverse), ABS and the engine and brake traction control features
will continue to function; however, ESC and RSCare disabled.
AdvanceTracwith RSCFeatures
Button
functionsStability
control
light
RSC/
ESC/
Traction
controlStability
control
“OFF”Trailer
sway
Default at
start-upIlluminated
during bulb
checkEnabledIlluminated
during bulb
checkEnabled
Button pressed
momentarilyNot
IlluminatedEnabled
1Illuminated
solidEnabled
Button pressed
again after
deactivationNot
illuminatedEnabledNot
illuminatedEnabled
2
1
When the AdvanceTracbutton is pressed momentarily, traction
control is disabled.
2When the AdvanceTracbutton is pressed and held for more than five
seconds, trailer sway control is disabled.
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3. The fuel fill inlet may not have been properly closed. SeeEasy Fuel™
“no cap” fuel systemin this chapter.
4. Driving through deep water—the electrical system may be wet.
These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank
with good quality fuel, properly closing the fuel fill inlet or letting the
electrical system dry out. After three driving cycles without these or any
other temporary malfunctions present, the service engine soon
indicator should stay off the next time the engine is started. A driving
cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixed city/highway
driving. No additional vehicle service is required.
If the service engine soon
indicator remains on, have your vehicle
serviced at the first available opportunity. Although some malfunctions
detected by the OBD-II may not have symptoms that are apparent,
continued driving with the service engine soon
indicator on can
result in increased emissions, lower fuel economy, reduced engine and
transmission smoothness, and lead to more costly repairs.
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing
Some state/provincial and local governments may have
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) programs to inspect the emission control
equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent
you from getting a vehicle registration. Your vehicle may not pass the I/M
test if the service engine soon
indicator is on or not working
properly (bulb is burned out), or if the OBD-II system has determined
that some of the emission control systems have not been properly
checked. In this case, the vehicle is considered not ready for I/M testing.
If the service engine soon
indicator is on or the bulb does not
work, the vehicle may need to be serviced. Refer toOn-board
diagnostics (OBD-II)in this chapter.
If the vehicle’s engine or transmission has just been serviced, or the
battery has recently run down or been replaced, the OBD-II system may
indicate that the vehicle is not ready for I/M testing. To determine if the
vehicle is ready for I/M testing, turn the ignition key to the on position
for 15 seconds without cranking the engine. If the service engine
soon
indicator blinks eight times, it means that the vehicle is not
ready for I/M testing; if the service engine soon
indicator stays on
solid, it means that the vehicle is ready for I/M testing.
The OBD-II system is designed to check the emission control system
during normal driving. A complete check may take several days. If the
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A
Accessory delay ..........................70
Active Park Assist .....................229
AdvanceTrac ..............................214
Air cleaner filter .......316, 318, 320
Air conditioning
automatic temperature
control system ..........................47
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................44
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................136, 145, 148
and child safety seats ............138
description ..............136, 145, 148
disposal ....................................151
driver airbag ............138, 146, 149
indicator light .........144, 147, 150
operation .................138, 146, 149
passenger airbag .....138, 146, 149
side airbag ...............................145
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................234
Ambient mood/lighting ...............57
Ambulance packages ....................6
AM/FM .........................................26
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................295
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................212–213
Anti-theft system ......................105
Audio system (see Radio) .........26
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................222
fluid, refill capacities ..............321
fluid, specification ..................321Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....34
Auxiliary power point .................69
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........321
refill capacities ........................321
B
Battery .......................................293
acid, treating emergencies .....293
jumping a disabled battery ....263
maintenance-free ....................293
replacement, specifications ...320
servicing ..................................293
Belt-Minder.............................131
Blind spot mirror ......................233
Booster seats .............................165
Brakes ........................................212
anti-lock ...........................212–213
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................213
fluid, checking and adding ....314
fluid, refill capacities ..............321
fluid, specifications .................321
lubricant specifications ..........321
parking ....................................213
shift interlock ..........................221
Bulbs ............................................57
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....321
Car2UHome Automation
System .........................................78
Cargo area shade ........................85
Cargo management system ........85
CD ................................................26
Cell phone use ..............................9
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lubrication specifications .......321
refill capacities ........................321
service points ..................285–286
starting after a collision .........243
Engine block heater .................210
Engine oil ..................................289
checking and adding ..............289
dipstick ....................................289
filter, specifications ........292, 320
recommendations ...................292
refill capacities ........................321
specifications ..........................321
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................210
F
Fail safe cooling ........................299
Fleet MyKey programming ........90
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....301
Floor mats .............................83–84
Fluid capacities .........................321
Fog lamps ....................................52
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................235
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................220
Fuel ............................................301
calculating fuel
economy ............................20, 308
cap ...........................................304
capacity ...................................321
choosing the right fuel ...........305
detergent in fuel .....................306
filler funnel .............................307
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................301, 304, 308
filter, specifications ........300, 320fuel pump shut-off switch .....243
improving fuel economy ........308
octane rating ...................305, 324
quality ......................................306
running out of fuel .........262, 307
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................301
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .................................301, 305
Fuses ..................................244–245
G
Garage door opener ....................77
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............304
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................308
Gauges .........................................16
H
Hazard flashers .........................243
Headlamps ...................................51
aiming ........................................54
bulb specifications ....................58
daytime running lights .............53
flash to pass ..............................53
high beam .................................52
replacing bulbs .........................59
turning on and off ....................51
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................47
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................44
Hood ..........................................285
I
Ignition ...............................206, 324
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Illuminated visor mirror .............65
Infant seats (see Safety
seats) .........................................156
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................313
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................280
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................53
J
Jack ............................................251
positioning ...............................251
storage .....................................251
Jump-starting your vehicle ......263
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...............................96–97
keypad .....................................103
locking and unlocking doors ..104
programming entry code .......103
Keys .....................................89, 106
positions of the ignition .........206
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................58
daytime running light ...............53
fog lamps ...................................52
headlamps .................................51
headlamps, flash to pass ..........53
instrument panel, dimming .....53interior lamps ...............55–56, 58
replacing bulbs .........................59
LATCH anchors .........................160
Liftgate ................................84, 101
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........213
Load limits .................................192
Loading instructions .................199
Locks
autolock ...............................96–97
childproof ..................................99
doors ..........................................95
Lubricant specifications ...........321
Lug nuts ....................................261
Luggage rack ...............................86
Lumbar support, seats .....112–113
M
Message center ...........................18
english/metric button ...............22
system check button ................22
warning messages .....................22
Mirrors ...................................71–72
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................71
fold away ...................................72
heated ........................................72
side view mirrors (power) .......72
Moon roof ....................................76
Motorcraftparts ..............283, 320
MyKey ..........................................90
N
Navigation system .......................43
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