
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 189). 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)
Replace accessory drive belt(s). 4
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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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)
* Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Engine
Oil Check (page 189).
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A
A/C
See: Climate Control........................................... 95
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 129
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................. 129
Accessories...................................................380 Exterior Style....................................................... 380
Interior Style........................................................ 380
Lifestyle................................................................. 380
Peace of Mind..................................................... 380
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................. 11
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................196 Horizontal Aim Adjustment............................ 197
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................. 196
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................61
Airbag Disposal
..............................................46
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control........................................... 95
Air Vents............................................................95 Center Air Vents.................................................... 95
Side Air Vents........................................................ 96
Appendices....................................................382
At a Glance
........................................................13
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............82 Automatic Transmission Warning
Chime.................................................................. 83
Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 82
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................ 82
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................. 82
Audio Control....................................................61
Audio Input Jack
...........................................265
Audio System.................................................251 General Information - United States of
America............................................................. 251
Audio Troubleshooting..............................266
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC/Satellite Radio.............................258
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC
.............................................................256 Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/
FM
...................................................................252
AUX Button.......................................................... 255
Clock Button........................................................ 254
Frequency Band Buttons................................ 254
Menu Button........................................................ 255
Sound Button...................................................... 254
Station Preset Buttons.................................... 254
Station Tuning Buttons................................... 254
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD
..................................................255
Autolamps........................................................68
Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................ 68
Automatic Climate Control........................97 Mono Mode............................................................ 99
Switching Mono Mode Back On..................... 99
Switching Mono Mode Off............................... 99
Temperature Control.......................................... 98
Automatic Transmission
............................126
Brake-Shift Interlock.......................................... 127
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow................................................................... 128
SelectShift Automatic® Transmission................................................... 126
Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission............................. 126
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check
..............................................................192
Autowipers.......................................................64
Auxiliary Power Points.................................113 12 Volt DC Power Point...................................... 113
B
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........185
Booster Seats..................................................25 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 26
Brake Fluid Check.........................................192
Brakes...............................................................129 General Information.......................................... 129
Breaking-In.....................................................160
Bulb Specification Chart...........................202
C
Cabin Air Filter...............................................102
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California Proposition 65..............................11
Capacities and Specifications................246
Cargo Nets.......................................................142
Installing the Net................................................. 142
Removing the Net............................................... 143
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.................................211
Center Console...............................................114
Changing a Bulb............................................197 Central High Mounted Brake Lamp...........200
Front Fog Lamps............................................... 200
Headlamp............................................................. 198
Interior Lamps...................................................... 201
License Plate Lamp........................................... 201
Rear Lamps......................................................... 200
Side Direction Indicator................................... 199
Changing a Fuse...........................................184
Fuses....................................................................... 184
Changing a Road Wheel
...........................239
Changing a Road Wheel.................................. 241
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly Information..................................................... 240
Stowing the Flat or Spare Tire...................... 243
Changing the 12V Battery..........................193
Changing the Engine Air Filter................204 2.5L Engine........................................................... 205
EcoBoost Engines............................................. 204
Changing the Wiper Blades......................194 Changing the Front Wiper Blades................195
Rear Window Wiper Blades............................ 195
Checking MyKey System Status...............52
Checking the Wiper Blades......................194
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance
.................................................36
Child Safety.......................................................18
General Information............................................. 18
Child Safety Locks
.........................................29
Left-Hand Side...................................................... 29
Right-Hand Side................................................... 29
Child Seat Positioning...................................27
Cigar Lighter
.....................................................113
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................214
Cleaning Products
.........................................211
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels........................215
Cleaning the Engine.....................................212 Cleaning the Exterior....................................211
Exterior Chrome Parts........................................ 211
Exterior Plastic Parts.......................................... 212
Stripes or Graphics............................................. 212
Underbody............................................................. 212
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens..........................213
Cleaning the Interior....................................213
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades
............................................................213
Clearing All MyKeys........................................51
Climate............................................................368 Climate Control Voice Commands.............369
Climate Control
..............................................95
Principle of Operation........................................ 95
Clock...................................................................88 Type 1........................................................................\
88
Type 2....................................................................... 88
Cold Weather Precautions.........................161
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................ 190
Cornering Lamps............................................70
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator
........45
Creating a MyKey...........................................50
Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 50
Cruise Control
..................................................62
Principle of Operation....................................... 139
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................ 139
Cup Holders
.....................................................114
Customer Assistance.................................168
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording........................................... 9
Service Data Recording........................................ 9
Daytime Running Lamps............................69 Type 1 - Conventional
(Non-Configurable)....................................... 69
Type 2 - Configurable......................................... 69
Digital Radio
..................................................260
HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................. 261
Direction Indicators
.........................................71
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Installing Child Seats.....................................19
Child Seats............................................................... 19
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts......................... 20
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)............................................ 22
Using Tether Straps............................................. 24
Instrument Cluster
.........................................79
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................69
Instrument Panel Overview........................16
Interior Lamps - Vehicles With: Panoramic Roof Panel
...............................72
Center Mounted Lamp........................................ 72
Luggage Compartment Lamp......................... 72
Side Mounted Lamp............................................ 72
Interior Lamps - Vehicles Without: Panoramic Roof Panel................................71
Courtesy Lamp....................................................... 71
Luggage Compartment Lamp.......................... 71
Reading Lamps....................................................... 71
Interior Mirror....................................................77 Auto-Dimming Mirror........................................... 77
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle
.........................164
Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 165
Jump Starting...................................................... 166
Preparing Your Vehicle..................................... 165
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 166
K
Keys and Remote Controls.........................47
L
Lighting Control...............................................67 Headlamp Flasher............................................... 68
High Beams............................................................ 67
Lighting...............................................................67 General Information............................................ 67
Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers..............143
Load Carrying
..................................................141 Load Limit
.......................................................144
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles.............................................................. 151
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................. 144
Locking and Unlocking
.................................54
Auto lock and Auto unlock Feature...............56
Emergency Locking with the Key.................... 57
Locking and Unlocking the Doors From Inside.................................................................... 54
Locking and Unlocking the Doors with the Key........................................................................\
55
Opening the Double Rear Doors.................... 54
Rear Emergency Exit............................................ 57
Remote Control.................................................... 54
Smart Unlocks For Integrated Keyhead Transmitter........................................................ 55
Smart Unlocks For Intelligent Access Keys ........................................................................\
........ 56
Unlocking the Doors with the Interior Door Handles............................................................... 55
Locks...................................................................54
Luggage Anchor Points
...............................141
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 239
M
Maintenance..................................................185 General Information.......................................... 185
Manual Climate Control..............................96
Manual Liftgate..............................................58 Opening and Closing the Liftgate.................. 58
Manual Seats
.................................................105
Adjusting the Height of the Driver
Seat.................................................................... 106
Adjusting the Lumbar Support .................... 105
Folding the Seatback....................................... 106
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward............................................................. 105
Recline Adjustment........................................... 106
Media Hub
......................................................265
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 84
Mirrors See: Heated Windows and Mirrors...............101
See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 73
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Snow Chains
See: Using Snow Chains................................. 234
Special Notices................................................12 New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 12
Special Instructions.............................................. 12
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance..............................................405
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................ 139
Stability Control............................................132
Principle of Operation....................................... 132
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch............................................ 115
Starting a Gasoline Engine........................116 Before starting the engine check the
following:........................................................... 116
Cold or Hot Engine.............................................. 116
Engine Idle Speed after Starting.................... 116
Flooded Engine..................................................... 116
Starting and Stopping the Engine...........115 General Information........................................... 115
Steering............................................................140 Electric Power Steering.................................... 140
Steering Wheel Lock....................................115
Steering Wheel................................................61
Storage Compartments
..............................114
Sun Shades - Vehicles With: Panoramic Roof Panel
......................................................77
Bounce-Back.......................................................... 77
Opening and Closing the Sun Shade............77
Sun Shade Relearning......................................... 77
Supplementary Restraints System.........38 Principle of Operation........................................ 38
Switching Off the Engine............................117 Vehicles With a Turbocharger......................... 117
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
SYNC™ Applications and Services........................................................285
911 Assist............................................................... 285
SYNC AppLink..................................................... 291
SYNC Services: Traffic, Directions & Information (TDI) (If Equipped, Unites
States Only)................................................... 288
Vehicle Health Report...................................... 287
SYNC™............................................................267 General Information.......................................... 267
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
.........................302 T
Tailgate
See: Manual Liftgate........................................... 58
Technical Specifications - 1.6L EcoBoost™.................................................205
Capacities............................................................ 205
Specifications..................................................... 206
Technical Specifications - 2.5L...............207 Capacities............................................................ 208
Specifications..................................................... 208
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............246
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)........................170
Tire Care
...........................................................219
Glossary of Tire Terminology........................ 220
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................................. 219
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................. 221
Temperature A B C............................................ 220
Traction AA A B C.............................................. 220
Treadwear..............................................................219
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........235 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System....................................... 236
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Reset Procedure........................................................ 238
Understanding the Tire Pressure Monitoring System ............................................................. 236
Tires See: Wheels and Tires...................................... 218
Towing a Trailer..............................................152 Load Placement.................................................. 152
Trailer Lighting..................................................... 153
Towing Points
.................................................157
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels...........................................................159
Emergency Towing............................................. 159
Recreational Vehicle Towing ......................... 159
Towing...............................................................152
Traction Control.............................................131 Principle of Operation........................................ 131
Trailer Sway Control....................................153
Transmission Code Designation
............250
Transmission..................................................126
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W
Warning Lamps and Indicators................80
Airbag - Front........................................................ 80
Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 80
Battery..................................................................... 80
Brake System........................................................ 80
Cruise Control....................................................... 80
Direction Indicator................................................ 81
Engine Oil................................................................. 81
Fasten Safety Belt................................................ 81
Fog Lamps - Front................................................ 81
High Beam............................................................... 81
Information.............................................................. 81
Low Fuel Level........................................................ 81
Low Tire Pressure Warning................................ 81
Parking Lamps....................................................... 81
Service Engine Soon........................................... 82
Traction and Stability Control......................... 82
Traction and Stability Control Off.................82
Washer Fluid Check.....................................192
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.................................211
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 64
Waxing..............................................................212
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 239
Wheels and Tires..........................................218
General Information.......................................... 218
Technical Specifications................................. 244
Windows and Mirrors
....................................73
Windshield Washers.....................................65
Windshield Wipers
........................................64
Intermittent Wipe................................................ 64
Speed Dependent Wipers................................ 64
Winter Tires See: Using Winter Tires................................... 234
Wipers and Washers.....................................64
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