Check every month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure.
Windshield washer fluid level.
Check every six months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary.
Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary.
Parking brake for proper operation.
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
Multi-Point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,it is important to have the systems on yourvehicle checked regularly. This can helpidentify potential issues and prevent majorproblems. We recommend having thefollowing multi-point inspection performedat every scheduled maintenance intervalto help make sure your vehicle keepsrunning great.
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A/CSee: Climate Control..........................................110About This Manual...........................................7Protecting the Environment................................7ABSSee: Brakes............................................................163ABS driving hintsSee: Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes................................................................163Accessories...................................................409Exterior style.......................................................409Interior style........................................................409Lifestyle................................................................409Peace of mind....................................................409AccessoriesSee: Replacement PartsRecommendation.............................................11ACCSee: Using Adaptive Cruise Control............180Active Park Assist..........................................172Automatic Steering into ParkingSpace..................................................................173Deactivating the Park Assist Feature..........174Troubleshooting the System..........................174Using Active Park Assist...................................172Adjusting the Headlamps........................248Horizontal Aim Adjustment...........................249Vertical Aim Adjustment................................248Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................64Airbag Disposal...............................................43Air ConditioningSee: Climate Control..........................................110AlarmSee: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................63All-Wheel Drive.............................................158Ambient Lighting............................................74Anti-Theft Alarm............................................63Arming the Alarm.................................................63Disarming the Alarm...........................................63Appendices......................................................411Audible Warnings and Indicators.............86Headlamps On Warning Chime.....................86Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................86Keyless Warning Alert........................................86Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................86
Audio Control..................................................64MEDIA.......................................................................64Seek, Next or Previous.......................................64Audio Input Jack...........................................307Audio System................................................294General Information.........................................294Audio unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/SYNC/Satellite Radio.............................295Audio unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD...........................................................297Audio unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/FM/CD...................................................................299Menu Structure..................................................300Autolamps........................................................69Automatic Climate Control.........................111Automatic High Beam Control...................71Activating the System.........................................72Manually Overriding the System.....................72Automatic Transmission............................154Automatic Transmission AdaptiveLearning.............................................................157Brake-Shift Interlock.........................................156If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud orSnow...................................................................157SelectShift Automatic™Transmission...................................................155Understanding the Positions of YourAutomatic Transmission.............................154Automatic Transmission FluidCheck.............................................................245Auto-Start-Stop............................................142Disabling Auto StartStop................................143Enabling Auto StartStop..................................142Autowipers........................................................67Auxiliary Power Points................................133110 Volt AC Power Point....................................13312 Volt DC Power Point.....................................133Locations................................................................133AWDSee: All-Wheel Drive.........................................158
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Blind Spot Information System...............191Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®)with Cross Traffic Alert.................................191Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood..........236
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Booster Seats..................................................20Types of Booster Seats......................................20Brake and Clutch Fluid Check.................245Brakes...............................................................163General Information..........................................163Breaking-In......................................................213Bulb Specification Chart...........................253
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Cabin Air Filter................................................119California Proposition 65..............................11Capacities and Specifications................287Technical Specifications..................................291Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior..............................256Center Console..............................................135Changing a Bulb............................................251Lamp Assembly Condensation.....................251Replacing a Reverse Lamp Bulb..................252Replacing the Headlamp Bulbs....................251Replacing the License Plate LampBulb....................................................................253Replacing the Tail, Brake, High-MountBrake Lamp, and Turn Signal LampBulbs..................................................................252Changing a Fuse...........................................235Fuses.......................................................................235Changing a Road Wheel...........................282Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire AssemblyInformation.....................................................282Stowing the flat tire..........................................285Tire Change Procedure....................................283Changing the 12V Battery.........................245Changing the Engine Air Filter.................2552.5L Engine...........................................................255EcoBoost Engines..............................................255Changing the Wiper Blades.....................247Checking MyKey System Status................51Checking the Wiper Blades......................247Child Restraint and Safety BeltMaintenance.................................................32Child Safety.......................................................13General Information.............................................13Child Safety Locks..........................................23Left-Hand Side......................................................24Right-Hand Side...................................................24Child Seat Positioning...................................22
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................259Cleaning Products.......................................256Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................260Cleaning the Engine....................................257Cleaning the Exterior..................................256Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts......................257Exterior Chrome.................................................256Stripes or Graphics (if equipped)................256Underbody............................................................257Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens........................258Cleaning the Interior...................................258Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades...........................................................258Clearing All MyKeys........................................51Climate............................................................396Climate Control Voice Commands.............399Climate Control..............................................110Collision Warning System.........................196PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION...........................196Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check............................242Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........42Creating a MyKey.............................................51Programming/Changing ConfigurableSettings................................................................51Cruise Control..................................................65Principle of Operation.......................................179Type 1........................................................................65Type 2.......................................................................65Cruise controlSee: Using Cruise Control................................179Customer Assistance.................................220
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Data Recording..................................................9Event Data Recording...........................................9Service Data Recording........................................9Daytime Running Lamps..............................71Digital Radio..................................................302HD Radio Reception and StationTroubleshooting............................................303Direction Indicators........................................73Driver Alert......................................................186PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION...........................186USING DRIVER ALERT.....................................186
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Driver and Passenger Airbags...................36Children and Airbags..........................................36Proper Driver and Front Passenger SeatingAdjustment........................................................36Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags........40Driving Aids.....................................................186Driving Hints....................................................213Driving Through Water................................213DRLSee: Daytime Running Lamps..........................71
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Economical Driving......................................213Electric Parking Brake.................................164Applying the electric parking brake.............164Applying the electric parking brake whenthe vehicle is moving....................................164Battery With No Charge...................................166Parking on a hill (vehicles with a manualtransmission) .................................................164Releasing the electric parking brake...........165Emission Control System..........................150On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).....................151Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance(I/M) Testing.....................................................151End User License Agreement....................411SYNC® End User License Agreement(EULA)................................................................411Engine Block Heater....................................140Using the Engine Block Heater.......................141Engine Coolant Check................................242Adding Engine Coolant....................................242Checking the Engine Coolant........................242Recycled Engine Coolant................................243Severe Climates.................................................243What You Should Know About Fail-SafeCooling..............................................................244Engine ImmobilizerSee: Passive Anti-Theft System......................61Engine Oil Check...........................................241Adding Engine Oil...............................................241Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.5L EcoBoost™/1.6L EcoBoost™.........................................241Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBoost™/2.5L..................................................................241Engine Specifications.................................287Drivebelt Routing...............................................287
Entertainment..............................................364A/V Inputs............................................................380AM/FM Radio......................................................366Bluetooth Audio.................................................379Browsing Device Content...............................364CD.............................................................................375SD Card Slot and USB Port............................376SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (IfActivated).........................................................371Supported Media Players, Formats andMetadata Information.................................379EPBSee: Electric Parking Brake.............................164Essential Towing Checks..........................209Before Towing a Trailer.....................................210Hitches..................................................................209Launching or Retrieving a Boat or PersonalWatercraft (PWC).........................................210Safety Chains......................................................209Trailer Brakes......................................................209Trailer Lamps......................................................209When Towing a Trailer......................................210Event Data RecordingSee: Data Recording..............................................9Export Unique Options..................................12Extended Service Plan (ESP).................426SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY).............427SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only).........................426Exterior Mirrors................................................76Auto-Dimming Feature......................................76Blind Spot Monitor...............................................77Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors...............................76Heated Exterior Mirrors.......................................76Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors...........................77Memory Mirrors.....................................................76Power Exterior Mirrors.........................................76Signal Indicator Mirrors.......................................77
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Fastening the Safety Belts..........................26Rear Inflatable Safety Belt...............................28Safety Belt Extension Assembly....................29Safety Belt Locking Modes................................27Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy...........26Floor Mats........................................................214Fog Lamps - FrontSee: Front Fog Lamps.........................................72
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Information....................................................387911 Assist...............................................................393Alerts......................................................................393Calendar................................................................393Sirius Travel Link.................................................391SYNC Services (If Equipped, United StatesOnly).................................................................388Vehicle Health Report......................................395Information Messages.................................95Active Park..............................................................96Adaptive Cruise Control....................................96AdvanceTrac®.......................................................97Airbag........................................................................97Alarm.........................................................................97Automatic Engine Shutdown..........................99Auto Start-Stop....................................................97AWD........................................................................100Battery and Charging System.......................100Blind Spot Information and Cross TrafficAlert System.....................................................101Collision Warning System................................101Doors and Locks.................................................102Driver Alert............................................................102Fuel..........................................................................102Hill Start Assist....................................................102Keys and Intelligent Access............................103Lane Keeping System.......................................104Maintenance........................................................104MyKey.....................................................................105Park Aid..................................................................106Park Brake.............................................................106Power Steering....................................................107Remote Start........................................................107Seats........................................................................107Starting System .................................................108Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................108Traction Control..................................................108Transmission........................................................109Installing Child Seats.....................................14Child Seats...............................................................14Using Lap and Shoulder Belts..........................15Using Lower Anchors and Tethers forCHildren (LATCH).............................................17Using Tether Straps..............................................19Instrument Cluster........................................80Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................70Vehicles With Front Fog Lamps......................70Vehicles Without Front Fog Lamps...............70
Interior Lamps..................................................73Front Interior Lamp..............................................73Rear Interior Lamp................................................73Interior Luggage CompartmentRelease...........................................................60Interior Mirror....................................................77Auto-Dimming Mirror..........................................78Introduction.........................................................7
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Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................216Connecting the Jumper Cables......................217Jump Starting.......................................................218Preparing Your Vehicle......................................217Removing the Jumper Cables........................218
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Keyless Entry....................................................57SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRYKEYPAD...............................................................57Keyless Starting............................................136Ignition Modes......................................................137Keys and Remote Controls.........................44
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Lane Keeping System.................................187Switching the System On and Off................187Lighting Control..............................................69Headlamp Flasher...............................................69High Beams............................................................69Lighting..............................................................69Load Carrying.................................................199Load Limit.......................................................199Vehicle Loading - with and without aTrailer.................................................................199
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Security...............................................................61Settings...........................................................354Clock.......................................................................355Display...................................................................355Settings..................................................................357Sound.....................................................................356Vehicle...................................................................356Side Airbags.....................................................39Side Curtain Airbags.....................................40Sitting in the Correct Position...................121Snow ChainsSee: Using Snow Chains.................................278Special Notices................................................12New Vehicle Limited Warranty.........................12Special Instructions..............................................12Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance..............................................434Exceptions............................................................436Speed ControlSee: Cruise Control.............................................179Stability Control............................................169Principle of Operation......................................169Starter SwitchSee: Ignition Switch...........................................136Starting a Gasoline Engine........................137Automatic Engine Shutdown.........................138Failure to Start.....................................................138Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes...............140Important Ventilating Information..............140Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isMoving...............................................................139Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isStationary.........................................................139Vehicles with an Ignition Key..........................137Vehicles with Keyless Start.............................138Starting and Stopping the Engine..........136General Information..........................................136Steering............................................................195Electric Power Steering....................................195Steering Wheel...............................................64Storage Compartments.............................135SunroofSee: Moonroof.......................................................78Sun Visors.........................................................78Illuminated Vanity Mirror...................................78Supplementary Restraints System.........35Principle of Operation.........................................35Symbols Glossary.............................................7
SYNC™ Applications andServices........................................................325911 Assist...............................................................325SYNC AppLink......................................................331SYNC Services: Traffic, Directions &Information (TDI) (If Equipped, UnitesStates Only)....................................................328Vehicle Health Report.......................................327SYNC™...........................................................309General Information.........................................309SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................340
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Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications............287The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only).......................222Tire Care..........................................................263Glossary of Tire Terminology........................264Information About Uniform Tire QualityGrading.............................................................263Information Contained on the TireSidewall...........................................................265Temperature A B C............................................264Traction AA A B C..............................................264Treadwear.............................................................263Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........279Changing Tires With a Tire PressureMonitoring System.......................................280Understanding Your Tire PressureMonitoring System ......................................280TiresSee: Wheels and Tires.....................................263Towing a Trailer.............................................207Load Placement.................................................207Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.......211Emergency Towing..............................................211Recreational Towing..........................................212Towing..............................................................207Traction Control............................................168Principle of Operation......................................168Transmission Code Designation............290Transmission..................................................153TransmissionSee: Transmission..............................................153Transporting the Vehicle.............................211
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Warning Lamps and Indicators.................82Adaptive Cruise Control.....................................83Anti-Lock Braking System................................83Auto Start-stop.....................................................83Battery......................................................................83Blind Spot Monitor..............................................83Brake System.........................................................83Cruise Control........................................................83Direction Indicator...............................................83Door Ajar.................................................................84Electric Park Brake...............................................84Engine Coolant Temperature..........................84Engine Oil................................................................84Fasten Safety Belt...............................................84Front Airbag...........................................................84Front Fog Lamps..................................................84Heads Up Display................................................84High Beam..............................................................84Hood Ajar................................................................84Lane Keeping Aid.................................................84Low Fuel Level......................................................84Low Tire Pressure Warning...............................84Parking Lamps......................................................85Powertrain Fault...................................................85Service Engine Soon...........................................85Stability Control...................................................85Stability Control Off............................................85Trunk Ajar................................................................85Washer Fluid Check....................................245WashersSee: Cleaning the Exterior..............................256See: Wipers and Washers..................................67Waxing..............................................................257Wheel NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel.......................282Wheels and Tires.........................................263Technical Specifications.................................286Windows and Mirrors....................................75Windshield Washers.....................................68Windshield Wipers.........................................67Intermittent Wipe.................................................67Speed Dependent Wipers.................................67
Wipers and Washers.....................................67
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