1. Press the locking buttons together.
2. Remove the wiper blade.
3. Install in the reverse order.
Note:
Make sure that the wiper blade locks
into place. Lower the wiper arm and blade
back to the windshield. The wiper arms will
automatically return to their normal position
when you switch the ignition on.
Rear Wiper Blade
Lift the wiper arms away from the rear
window. 1. Remove the wiper blade.
2. Install in the reverse order. Note:
Make sure that the wiper blade locks
into place.
ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS
Vertical Aim Adjustment
The headlamps on your vehicle are
properly aimed at the assembly plant. If
your vehicle has been in an accident, the
alignment of your headlamps should be
checked by your authorized dealer. 8 feet (2.4 meters)
A
Center height of lamp to ground
B
25 feet (7.6 meters)
C
Horizontal reference line
D
Vehicles With Halogen Headlamps
1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface,
approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters)
away.
2. Measure the height of the headlamp bulb center from the ground and mark
an 8 foot (2.4 meter) horizontal
reference line on the vertical wall or
screen at this height.
Note: To see a clearer light pattern for
adjusting, you may want to block the light
from one headlamp while adjusting the
other.
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3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to
illuminate the wall or screen and open
the hood. 4. On the wall or screen you will observe
a flat zone of high intensity light
located at the top of the right hand
portion of the beam pattern. If the top
edge of the high intensity light zone is
not at the horizontal reference line, the
headlamp will need to be adjusted. 5. Locate the vertical adjuster on each
headlamp. Using a Phillips #2
screwdriver, turn the adjuster either
clockwise or counterclockwise in order
to aim the headlamp. The horizontal
edge of the brighter light should touch
the horizontal reference line.
6. Close the hood and turn off the lamps. Vehicles With High Intensity Discharge
Headlamps
1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a
wall or screen on a level surface,
approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters)
away.
2. Measure the height of the headlamp bulb center from the ground and mark
an 8 foot (2.4 meter) horizontal
reference line on the vertical wall or
screen at this height.
Note: To see a clearer light pattern for
adjusting, you may want to block the light
from one headlamp while adjusting the
other.
3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and open
the hood. 4.
There is a distinct cut-off (change from
light to dark) in the left portion of the
beam pattern. The top edge of this
cut-off should be positioned two
inches (5 centimeters) below the
horizontal reference line.
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5. Locate the vertical adjuster on each
headlamp. Using a Phillips #2
screwdriver, turn the adjuster either
clockwise or counterclockwise in order
to aim the headlamp.
6. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.
Horizontal Aim Adjustment
Horizontal aim is not required for this
vehicle and is non-adjustable.
REMOVING A HEADLAMP 1. Make sure the headlamp control is in
the off position and open the hood.
2. Remove the two screws from the headlamp assembly. 3. Carefully pull the headlamp assembly
as far as possible towards the front of
the vehicle to disengage it from the
lower fixing point.
4. Carefully lift the outer side of the headlamp and remove it.
5. Disconnect the electrical connector.
CHANGING A BULB
Lamp Assembly Condensation
Exterior lamps are vented to
accommodate normal changes in pressure.
Condensation can be a natural by-product
of this design. When moist air enters the
lamp assembly through the vents, there is
a possibility that condensation can occur
when the temperature is cold. When
normal condensation occurs, a thin film of
mist can form on the interior of the lens.
The thin mist eventually clears and exits
through the vents during normal operation.
Clearing time may take as long as 48 hours
under dry weather conditions.
Examples of acceptable condensation are:
• Presence of thin mist (no streaks, drip
marks or droplets).
• Fine mist covers less than 50% of the
lens.
Examples of unacceptable moisture
(usually caused by a lamp water leak) are:
• Water puddle inside the lamp.
• Large water droplets, drip marks or
streaks present on the interior of the
lens.
Take your vehicle to a dealer for service if
any of the above conditions of
unacceptable moisture are present.
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Replacing Headlamp Bulbs
WARNING
Handle a halogen headlamp bulb
carefully and keep out of children
’s
reach. Grasp the bulb by only its
plastic base and do not touch the glass.
The oil from your hand could cause the
bulb to break the next time the headlamps
are operated. Note:
If the bulb is accidentally touched, it
should be cleaned with rubbing alcohol
before being used.
Headlamp: Side marker
A
Low beam headlamp
B
High beam headlamp
C
High beam headlamp: 1. Remove the headlamp.
2. Remove service cap.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
4. Remove bulb from the headlamp
assembly by turning it
counterclockwise, then pull it straight
out.
Low beam headlamp: 1. Remove the headlamp.
2. Remove service cap.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
4. Remove bulb from the headlamp
assembly by turning it
counterclockwise, then pull it straight
out.
Install the new bulbs in reverse order from
the steps above. Be sure that the spring
clip is not damaged or detached from the
headlamp assembly during the
replacement procedure.
Replacing HID Headlamp Bulbs (If
Equipped)
The low beam headlamps on your vehicle
use a high intensity discharge source.
These lamps operate at a high voltage.
When the bulb is burned out, the bulb and
starter capsule assembly must be replaced
by your authorized dealer.
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Replacing Side Marker Bulbs
1. Remove the bulb socket from the
headlamp assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
2. Remove the bulb by gently pull the bulb straight out of the socket.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing Fog, Park and Turn
Signal Bulbs Fog Lamp
A
Park Lamp
B
Turn Signal lamp
C 1. Remove the screws from the splash
shield at the wheel well to gain access
to the lamp assembly. 2.
Remove the bulb holder from the lamp
assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
4. Remove the bulb from the bulb holder
by pulling it straight out.
Install the new bulbs in reverse order from
the steps above.
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Replacing Tail, Brake and Turn
Signal Bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control is in
the off position and open the liftgate.
2. Remove the two bolt covers using a standard flat tip screwdriver.
3. Remove the two bolts from the lamp assembly.
4. Gently pull the lamp assembly away from the vehicle. 5. Disconnect the electrical connector. 6.
Remove the turn signal bulb or the tail
and brake bulb by turning the bulb
socket counterclockwise. Gently pull
the bulb straight out of the socket.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing Reverse Lamp Assembly
For bulb replacement, see your authorized
dealer.
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulb 1. Carefully release the spring clip.
2. Remove the lamp.
3. Remove the bulb.
Reverse steps to reinstall bulb.
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp
Bulb
Your vehicle is equipped with an LED
center high-mount stop lamp located in
the spoiler. It is designed to last the life of
the vehicle. If replacement is required, see
your authorized dealer.
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BULB SPECIFICATION CHART
Replacement bulbs are specified in the
chart below. Headlamp bulbs must be
marked with an authorized
“D.O.T.” for North America to ensure lamp
performance, light brightness and pattern
and safe visibility. The correct bulbs will
not damage the lamp assembly or void the
lamp assembly warranty and will provide
quality bulb burn time. Trade number
Function
9005LL
Headlamps high beam (Halogen)
H1
* Headlamps high beam (HID)
H11LL
Headlamp low beam (Halogen)
D3S
* Headlamp low beam (HID)
168
Sidemarker - front
WY5W
Park lamp - front (HI Series)
194
Park lamp - front (Low Series)
WY21W
Turn lamp - front (HI Series)
W21W
Turn lamp - front (Low Series)
H10 (9145)
Fog lamps
3157K
Tail/brake lamp
T20
Turn lamp - rear
921
Backup lamp
W5W
License plate lamp
LED
* High-mount brake lamp
LED
* Interior lamps
* To replace these lamps - see your authorized dealer.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer
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Blind Spot Information System..............162
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS ™)
with Cross Traffic Alert................................ 162
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........210
Booster Seats..................................................26 Types of Booster Seats....................................... 27
Brake Fluid Check.........................................219
Brakes................................................................147 General Information........................................... 147
Breaking-In.....................................................186
Bulb Specification Chart...........................228
C
Cabin Air Filter...............................................109
California Proposition 65..............................11
Capacities and Specifications
................264
Technical Specifications................................. 268
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior................................ 231
Center Console
..............................................124
Changing a Bulb...........................................224 Lamp Assembly Condensation.................... 224
Replacing Fog, Park and Turn Signal Bulbs.................................................................. 226
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs........................... 225
Replacing HID Headlamp Bulbs................... 225
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Bulb..................................................................... 227
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulb...........227
Replacing Reverse Lamp Assembly............227
Replacing Side Marker Bulbs........................ 226
Replacing Tail, Brake and Turn Signal Bulbs.................................................................. 227
Changing a Fuse..........................................209 Fuses...................................................................... 209
Changing a Road Wheel...........................258 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information..................................................... 258
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 259
Changing the 12V Battery.........................220
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................229 1.6L and 2.0L EcoBoost Engines.................. 229
2.5L Engine........................................................... 230Changing the Wiper Blades
......................221
Front Wiper Blades............................................. 221
Rear Wiper Blade............................................... 222
Checking MyKey System Status...............55
Checking the Wiper Blades
.......................221
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance..................................................37
Child Safety
.......................................................19
General Information............................................. 19
Child Safety Locks
.........................................29
Left-Hand Side..................................................... 30
Right-Hand Side................................................... 30
Child Seat Positioning
..................................28
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................234
Cleaning Products
........................................231
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................235
Cleaning the Engine
....................................232
Cleaning the Exterior...................................231 Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts...................... 232
Exterior Chrome................................................... 231
Stripes or Graphics (if equipped).................231
Underbody............................................................ 232
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.........................233
Cleaning the Interior...................................233
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................233
Clearing All MyKeys
.......................................54
Climate............................................................379 Climate Control Voice Commands............380
Climate Control
.............................................103
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................. 216
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......46
Creating a MyKey............................................53 Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 54
Cruise Control
..................................................70
Principle of Operation........................................ 161
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................. 161
Customer Assistance
..................................194
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording........................................... 9
Service Data Recording........................................ 9
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