
When to expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message
Vehicle use and example
Interval
Normal
7500-10000 miles
(12000-16000 km) Normal commuting with highway driving
No, or moderate, load or towing
Flat to moderately hilly roads
No extended idling
Severe
5000-7499 miles
(8000-11999 km) Moderate to heavy load or towing
Mountainous or off-road conditions
Extended idling
Extended hot or cold operation
Extreme
3000-4999 miles
(4800-7999 km) Maximum load or towing
Extreme hot or cold operation
Normal Maintenance Intervals At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display
*
Change engine oil and filter. **
Rotate the tires.
Perform a multi-point inspection (recommended).
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level. Consult your dealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the rear axle and U-joints. Lubricate any areas with grease fittings (All-wheel
drive vehicles).
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tire-rod ends, driveshaft and U-
joints. Lubricate any areas with grease fittings (All-wheel drive vehicles).
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At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display
*
Inspect the tires, tire wear and measure the tread depth.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or
drag.
* Do not exceed one year or 10000 miles (16000 kilometers) between service intervals.
** Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Engine
Oil Check (page 251). Other maintenance items
1
Replace cabin air filter.
Every 20000 miles (32000
km)
Replace engine air filter.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Change engine coolant.2
At 100000 miles (160000
km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every 100000 miles
(160000 km) Inspect accessory drive belt(s). 3
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 150000 miles
(240000 km) Change manual transmission fluid.
Replace accessory drive belt(s).
4
Replace timing belt (1.6L engine).
1 Perform these maintenance items within 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the last
engine oil and filter change. Do not exceed the designated distance for the interval.
2 Initial replacement at six years or 100000 miles (160000 kilometers), then every three
years or 50000 miles (80000 kilometers).
3 After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.
4 If not replaced within the last 100000 miles (160000 kilometers).
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Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use
(such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace cabin air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles (96000
km) Operating in dusty or sandy conditions (such as unpaved or dusty roads)
Replace cabin air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
Change engine oil and filter.*
Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six months
Perform multi-point inspection.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Change manual transmission fluid.
Every 50000 miles (80000
km)
* Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Engine
Oil Check (page 251). Exclusive use of E85 (flex fuel vehicles only)
If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regular
unleaded fuel.
Every oil change
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Technical Specifications
See: Capacities and Specifications.............312
Temporary Mobility Kit...............................273 First Stage: Reinflating the Tire with Sealing
Compound and Air........................................ 275
General Information.......................................... 274
Second Stage: Checking Tire Pressure............................................................ 276
Tips for Use of the Kit....................................... 274
Type 1...................................................................... 273
Type 2..................................................................... 278
What to do after the Tire has been Sealed................................................................ 277
What to do when a Tire Is Punctured.........275
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)........................231
Tire Care..........................................................285
Glossary of Tire Terminology........................ 286
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................. 285
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................ 287
Temperature A B C............................................ 286
Traction AA A B C.............................................. 286
Treadwear............................................................ 285
Tire Inflation When Punctured See: Temporary Mobility Kit........................... 273
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
...........301
Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System....................................... 302
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...................................... 302
Tire Repair Kit See: Temporary Mobility Kit........................... 273
Tires See: Wheels and Tires...................................... 273
Towing a Trailer..............................................215 Load Placement.................................................. 215
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels
...........................................................219
Emergency Towing............................................. 219
Recreational Towing......................................... 220
Towing...............................................................215
Traction Control
.............................................176
Principle of Operation....................................... 176
Transmission Code Designation.............315 Transmission...................................................161
Transmission
See: Transmission............................................... 161
Transporting the Vehicle............................219
U
Under Hood Overview - 1.5L EcoBoost™/ 1.6L EcoBoost™
........................................248
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™
.................................................249
Under Hood Overview - 2.5L...................250
Unique Driving Characteristics................150
Universal Garage Door Opener................137 HomeLink Wireless Control System............137
USB Port
.........................................................335
Using Adaptive Cruise Control................188 Blocked Sensor.................................................... 192
Changing the Set Speed................................... 191
Detection Issues................................................... 191
Disengaging the System.................................. 190
Following a Vehicle............................................ 189
Hilly Condition Usage......................................... 191
Low Speed Automatic Cancellation............191
Overriding the System...................................... 190
Resuming the Set Speed.................................. 191
Setting a Speed.................................................. 188
Setting the Gap Distance................................ 189
Switching the System Off................................ 191
Switching the System On............................... 188
Switching to Normal Cruise Control............193
System Not Available........................................ 192
Using All-Wheel Drive................................166 Driving In Special Conditions With
All-Wheel Drive (AWD)............................... 166
Using Cruise Control....................................187 Switching Cruise Control Off.......................... 187
Switching Cruise Control On.......................... 187
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems
..........................................................56
Using Snow Chains....................................300
Using Stability Control................................177 AdvanceTrac® ..................................................... 177
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Using SYNC™ With Your Media
Player............................................................358
Accessing Your Play Menu............................. 362
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port.......................................................... 358
Media Menu Features....................................... 361
Media Voice Commands................................ 359
System Settings................................................. 364
What's Playing?................................................. 359
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone...........340 Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu .................................................................. 344
Accessing Your Phone Settings.................... 347
Making Calls........................................................ 343
Pairing a Phone for the First Time................341
Pairing Subsequent Phones........................... 341
Phone Options during an Active Call.........343
Phone Voice Commands................................. 341
Receiving Calls.................................................... 343
System Settings................................................. 348
Text Messaging.................................................. 346
Using Traction Control................................176 Switching the System Off Using a
Switch................................................................. 176
Switching the System Off Using the Information Display Controls..................... 176
System Indicator Lights and Messages.......................................................... 176
Using Voice Recognition...........................338 Initiating a Voice Session................................ 338
System Interaction and Feedback..............339
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)..........................231
V
Vehicle Care...................................................266 General Information......................................... 266
Vehicle Certification Label........................314
Vehicle Identification Number.................314 Vehicle Storage.............................................270
Battery..................................................................... 271
Body........................................................................\
. 271
Brakes...................................................................... 271
Cooling system..................................................... 271
Engine...................................................................... 271
Fuel system........................................................... 271
General.................................................................. 270
Miscellaneous....................................................... 271
Removing Vehicle From Storage................... 271
Tires........................................................................\
.. 271
Ventilation See: Climate Control........................................... 117
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number.............314
Voice Control...................................................69
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Warning Lamps and Indicators................88 Adaptive Cruise Control.................................... 89
Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 89
Auto Start-stop.................................................... 89
Battery..................................................................... 89
Blind Spot Monitor.............................................. 89
Brake System........................................................ 89
Cruise Control....................................................... 89
Direction Indicator............................................... 89
Door Ajar................................................................. 90
Electric Park Brake.............................................. 90
Engine Coolant Temperature.......................... 90
Engine Oil................................................................ 90
Fasten Safety Belt............................................... 90
Front Airbag........................................................... 90
Front Fog Lamps.................................................. 90
Heads Up Display................................................ 90
High Beam.............................................................. 90
Hood Ajar................................................................ 90
Lane Keeping Aid................................................. 90
Low Fuel Level...................................................... 90
Low Tire Pressure Warning.............................. 90
Parking Lamps....................................................... 91
Powertrain Fault.................................................... 91
Service Engine Soon............................................ 91
Stability Control..................................................... 91
Stability Control Off............................................. 91
Trunk Ajar................................................................. 91
Washer Fluid Check
....................................255
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Washers
See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 266
See: Wipers and Washers................................... 71
Waxing.............................................................267
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 304
Wheels and Tires..........................................273 Technical Specifications.................................. 310
Windows and Mirrors.....................................81
Windshield Washers......................................72
Windshield Wipers..........................................71
Intermittent Wipe.................................................. 71
Speed Dependent Wipers.................................. 71
Wipers and Washers......................................71
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